The Swedish jazz pianist EsbjГ¶rn Svensson, best known as leader of the EsbjГ¶rn Svensson Trio (E.S.T.), has died last Saturday as a result of diving accident. The tragedy has happened in the sea near Stockholm.Rest in peace. EsbjГ¶rn Svensson Trio – “When God Created the Coffeebreak” (live)

California’s dark drone metal assassins Sunn O))) have just finished recording a new studio album with producer Randall Dunn. As on its predecessor “Black One” (2005), the CD features again a guest appearance from Mayhem’s Attila Csihar. Besides, Sunn O))) will release a double live album soon, entitled “Domkirke” and recorded during a special show […]

The masked metal masters Slipknot have revealed that their long-awaited new full-length studio album will be entitled “All Hope Is Gone“. As you already know, the CD shall be released via Roadrunner Records on August 25 in Europe, and its title track shall be made available for free download tomorrow from RoadrunneRrecords.com Рё Slipknot1.com. The […]

As we informed you a month ago, Holland’s sympho metallers Within Temptation shall release a double DVD on September 22, recorded live at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena on February 7, 2008. The edition, which will be entitled “Black Symphony“, was shot with 14 full HD cameras and shows the band performing to 10,000 fans with the […]

Weezer have announced they will release three separate versions of their new single “Pork and Beans“, each featuring a different cover version as a b-side. There’ll be two 7” vinyls – one with R.E.M.’s “Oddfellows Local 151“, and the other with The Psychedelic Furs’ “Love My Way” – and a CD single backed with a […]

Today at noon Tangra Mega Rock’s studio shall be invaded by the one and only Bulgarian metal warriors Epizod! Stay tuned! EpizodВ – “Kubrat“

Kerry King has told music journalist Joel McIver (a.o. Metal Hammer) that Slayer have already completed some new song ideas. “We’re supposed to have a new album ready at the end of the year!”, the guitarist has revealed. There’s a possibility the thrash metal four-piece to perfom some of the new songs at the upcoming […]

Bulgarian heavy metal aprtiots Epizod have just released a new album. It’s called “The Old Warrior” (view cover in the left).

After guitarist and main composer Timo Tolkki left Stratovarius in the end of May, the future of Finland’s metal defenders was uncertain, but things seem to get better now. The remaining members Timo Kotipelto (vocals), Jens Johansson (keyboards), Lauri Porra (bass), and JГ¶rg Michael (drums), as well as a new, young Finnish guitarist whose name […]

Led Zeppelin announced that their December 2007 reunion concert at the O2 Arena in London will be released on DVD. Both guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones have confirmed the news, although no release date has been revealed. “There is no hurry,” Page has said… Led Zeppelin – “Kashmir” (live 2007)