US musician PHIL EVERY, one half of the EVERLY BROTHERS, has died, aged 74, in California. EVERLY died in the Los Angeles suburb of Burbank of complications from lung disease, his wife Patti told the Los Angeles Times. Phil Everly and his brother Don made up the EVERLY BROTHERS, one of the biggest pop acts of […]

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have hired Lizzy Borden guitarist Dario Lorina as the replacement for Nick Catanese. And 23-year-old Lorina’s former bandmates have wished him well in his new role. Known as ‘The Evil Twin’ for his chemistry with BLS mainman Zakk Wylde, Catanese had been part of the band since its formation in 1998. The […]

JACK BRUCE will release a solo album called Silver Rails in March, featuring members of his supergroup Spectrum Road. View a short preview video below. The former CREAM bassist and vocalist recorded a jazz fusion record in 2012 with Living Color guitarist Vernon Reid, keyboardist John Medeski and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. Medeski and Blackman Santana […]

SILVERSUN PICKUPS have unveiled a new song called Cannibal. The tune will be included on their upcoming Singles Collection, an 11-song set due to be released by Dangerbird Records on February 25th. In case you’re wondering how a band with three albums can released a best-of compilation, here’s the track listing (and a note that […]

THE GOO GOO DOLLS have dismissed drummer Mike Malinin after 19 years behind the kit, both parties have confirmed. And the sticksman’s first act as a free agent was to invite estranged Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora to start a band with him. Malinin had been sitting out the band’s current US tour while attending […]

On today’s edition of his radio show NECRONOMICON, mighty Dr STIFFENSTEIN will tell you the story of: Codex Seraphinianus! ‘NECRONOMICON’ kicks off on Friday at 4 pm BG time (3 pm CET) on radio Tangra Mega Rock. It has several reruns during the week – for details check HERE…     

Having recently joined Napalm Records to release their new album, Cavalera Conspiracy, the group comprised of brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera (both ex-Sepultura and Max currently in Soulfly) have announced that they will be joined by Converge‘s Nate Newton. Newton will assume all bass duties for the band’s new album expected to be out sometime […]

EAGLES album Hotel California has been made into the world’s biggest-ever vinyl disc as part of celebrations to mark the reopening of Los Angeles’ Forum venue. View a promo video below. The band will launch the venue’s $100m new incarnation with a six-night residency later this month, and that’s inspired the creation of the record-breaking […]

Who did address the Tangra Mega Rock nation on this New Year’s Eve? We can tell you now! It’s SPINDERMAAN himself…  

Who will address the Tangra Mega Rock nation on this New Year’s Eve? We can tell you now! It’s SPINDERMAAN himself… Cheers  TMR