ARCH ENEMY have parted ways with guitarist Christopher Amott (left) in an amicable split. Christopher Amott was a member of the band between 1996-2005 and again between 2007-2011. ARCH ENEMY are pleased to welcome 26 year old American guitarist Nick Cordle (right) on board as they continue their touring activity following the release of their recent ‘Khaos Legions’ (2011) […]

Sixties crooner ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, whose ‘Release Me’ kept The Beatles off the #1 spot in 1967, will represent the United Kingdom at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Humperdinck, 75, said, “I am so thrilled to have been asked by the BBC to represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012!…without hesitation I happily accepted.” Katie Taylor, head […]

WHITESNAKE have announced the band will be on hiatus from touring throughout 2012 after completing their successful ‘Forevermore World Tour’. At this time the band plan to spend 2012 in the studio, mixing live recordings made during the 2011 tour. There are also plans to edit & mix a live in-concert DVD from the tour. […]

Kurt Cobain‘s searing voice was an integral part of Nirvana‘s sound — and isolated audio of the late frontman’s vocal track on their signature song, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ proves just how true that was. Without Dave Grohl‘s pounding drums or Krist Novoselic‘s bass to distract you, Cobain’s vocals sound almost melodic, but never lose […]

Politics is very en vogue among rockers these days. First, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe announced his bid for President, then Dave Mustaine endorsed Rick Santorum for President and now Joe Escalante of the punk band THE VANDALS is running for elected office, too. Escalante, an entertainment lawyer by day, and bass player by night, is […]

The first edition of a brand new festival will be held in the Park of Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport.  The INTRO! FESTIVAL is set to happen on May 10-12 on two stages – Rock stage and DJ stage. Here are some bands on the bill: SUNRISE AVENUE (Finland), Eisbrecher (Germany), SLOT (Russia), H-Blockx (Germany), Mono Inc (Germany), Doomfoxx (Australia), QPD (Australia), DJ […]

On March 3rd, legendary rock guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE passed away, losing his five year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. The following message has been posted on Montrose’s official website: “A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us […]

Friday night saw the start of the special LIVE series in celebration of radio Tangra Mega Rock’s SIXTH Anniversary. OPETH and Von Hertzen Brothe played a fantastic gig at Sofia’s ‘Blue Box’ club. The live report was immediatelly ON, but it took us some time to recover and finally we have all the photos of Bulgaria’s leading […]

OPETH finally had their first ever gig in Sofia. The Friday night concert (1 Marh) was the first of a long series in celebration of your beloved radio Tangra Mega Rock’s SIXTH Anniversary. Here are just a couple of lines of NIKOLA SHAHPAZOV’s  live report: “I can only think of two other Sofia gigs that left me with […]

English version coming soon ИВАН ДРАНДИЙСКИ е назначен за управител на ‘АРЕНА АРМЕЕЦ СОФИЯ’, съобщават от спортното министерство. Той беше заместник-управител на съоръжението от самото му откриване и “има богат професионален опит, квалификация и знания да менажира многофункционална зала от такъв тип“, се казва в съобщението на МФВС. ДРАНДИЙСКИ е дългогодишен сътрудник на радио Тангра […]