NEWS

22 January 2008

The successors of Britain’s metalcore beasts Stampin’ Ground, Romeo Must Die, shall release their debut ЕР “Defined by Enemies”В on March 17. Vocalist Adam Frakes-Sime gave an exclusive interview to Tangra Mega Rock about his past and current activities with both bands mentioned. It’s alreadyВ available HERE. Romeo Must Die – “Defined by Enemies” ad

22 January 2008

U2’s new concert film, “U2 3D”, has screened at the Sundance Film Festival, with the band in attendance viewing the completed project for the first time. The movie, which viewers must watch with special glasses to appreciate the 3D effects, was captured on the band’s South American Vertigo Tour in 2005 and 2006. “U2 3D” […]

22 January 2008

Supergrass have announced details of their forthcoming sixth album. Entitled “Diamond Hoo Ha“, the follow-up to 2005’s “Road to Rouen” will be released on March 24. The CD will contain 11 tracks (including the lead single “Diamond Hoo Ha Man”) produced by Nick Launey, who has also worked with Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. […]

22 January 2008

The fourth edition of Bulgaria’s punk and hardcore festival East Noise Attack shall take place on August 16-17 at the North Industrial Zone in Varna, Bulgaria. The bands confirmed to play at the event so far are Last Hope, Enthrallment, Death Squad, Crowfish, Outrage, Cold Breath, Brothers in Blood, Maniacal Pictures, G.O.T.C., Pizza, BGz, Propaganda, […]

22 January 2008

Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has told the Miami Herald that fans should be on the lookout for a reunion of his previous band, Stone Temple Pilots, in the coming months. There’s still no word about it from the other group members, who officially split-up in 2003… Stone Temple Pilots – “Hollywood Bitch” (live)

21 January 2008

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Whitesnake will release “Good to Be Bad” via SPV in the end of April – their first studio album in a decade. The CD features 11 new songs written by David Coverdale and guitarist Doug Aldrich (8 rocking tracks and 3 ballads). To celebrate the release and the anniversary, Whitesnake […]

21 January 2008

Bulgaria’s Gravity Co. have found a new vocalist. The 19-year-old guy’s name is Nikolay Bakalov (on the photo). Gravity Co. – “Empty World“

21 January 2008

Contrary to reports that Rob Patterson (ex-Otep) is replacing Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer on the band’s current Bitch We Have a Problem European Tour, today it was confirmed that the person to take the role of lead guitarist in the Bakersfielders’ treck is not Rob, but Shane Gibson (on the photo), known from playing […]

21 January 2008

Portishead, the reunited The Verve, My Morning Jacket, Jack Johnson, The Breeders and Rilo Kiley have been confirmed for this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, which will be held April 25-27 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. This will be Portishead’s first show on American soil in nearly a decade. At the […]

21 January 2008

Mike Skinner of The Streets has declared new film “Sweeney Todd” an “absolute inspiration” after being bowled over by the new musical at the cinema. The movie, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen, is an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s musical about the mythical murderous barber […]