This year’s edition of Jack Daniel’s Battle of the Bands contest for Bulgaria is over now, and the big winner is Mental Architects. The second prize went to Collapso, and the third – to Liquid Pension. Congratulations!

Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl has written an open letter to Metallica, urging them not to release new material until it is “kick-ass”. The entire message reads as follows: “Hey, it’s Dave! Remember me? Yeah, I’m the guy that’s been listening to your band faithfully since 1983. I bought your first […]

“The Only One” – the brand-new single by Britain’s living legends The Cure – is available for listening to at thecure.com. The band intends to release new singles every month until September 13, when the new, as yet untitled, thirteenth studio album shall surface via Suretone/Geffen Records. The Cure – “The Drowning Man” (live)

Today, May 9, starts the new edition of the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany. Scheduled to last four days – May 9-12 – the event shall feature shows by numerous bands, a.o. Irfan, London After Midnight, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Corvus Corax, Samsas Traum, Elis, Lake of Tears, Trail of Tears, Tristania, Diablo Swing Orchestra, […]

Swedish melodic metallers Evergrey have inked a deal with the label Steamhammer/SPV. The first result of this agreement shall surface in the beginning of September in the form of the band’s brand-new studio album, entitled “Torn“. Evergrey – “I’m Sorry“

Brixton’s trip-hop psycho Tricky has unveiled details of his brand-new album, scheduled to be released on July 7 in Europe. Recorded in London and Los Angeles, the CD, entitled “Knowle West Boy“, was self-produced with Switch on additional production and mixing duties, and will be preceded by lead single “Council Estate“. The follow-up to 2003’s […]

My Chemical Romance have finally revealed the details of their eagerly awaited concert release. The live CD/DVD package shall be entitled “The Black Parade Is Dead (Live)“, and is scheduled to surface on June 23. My Chemical Romance – “Mama” (live)

Paradise Lost shall celebrate their 20th anniversary with a show in London on September 19. What makes this event even more unique is that support shall come from Anathema and My Dying Bride. Paradise Lost – “Enchantment” (live)

The fifth concert of the Credit to the Nation Live series shall take place at theВ Stroeja ClubВ in Sofia, Bulgaria next Monday, May 12. The event shall start at 8:30 p.m., and is going to feature sets by P.I.F., Sepuko 6, Saint Electrics, Mental ArchitectsВ and My Preserver.

Blackmore’s Night, the Renaissance-flavored band featuring former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancГ©e Candice Night, will release its new album, “Secret Voyage“, in Europe on June 30 via SPV. The CD is going to feature following tracklist: 01. God Save the Keg02. Locked Within the Crystal Ball03. Gilded Cage04. Toast to […]