NEIL YOUNG is a well-known audio purest–that is, he understands that when compared to old-school analogue recordings, MP3s suck. Because the MPEG-Layer 3 compression algorithm shrinks files by subtracting the audio that the human ear can’t perceive, the brain still notices.  That means–and I believe this heartily–that we don’t feel music as MP3s as we […]

Guitar amp pioneer JIM MARSHALL has passed away at the age of 88. The music icon, nicknamed the Father of Loud, is recognized as one of the key pioneers in amplification after he began building amps in the 1960s and founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago. His equipment has been used by rock’s most iconic […]

CANCER BATS will release their fourth full-length album, Dead Set On Living, on April 24th. The new track, ‘Rally The Wicked’, is streaming below. Once again utilizing the legendary Vespa Studios and producers Eric Ratz and Kenny Luong, Dead Set On Living brings yet another dimension to the Bats’ menacing style of thrash-tinged hardcore rock. […]

Vocalist ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN (ex-THE GATHERING) has checked in with the following update: “Hey peeps! A few days after coming back from a full band EU-tour, I will return to performing in a more intimate setting. Together with my good friend Danny Cavanagh from ANATHEMA, I will head out on a three date Swiss acoustic […]

GARBAGE have debuted the video for their comeback track, ‘Blood For Poppies’, online. The black and white video was directed by fashion photographer Matt Irwin and shot in Los Angeles. The video takes inspiration from surrealist artists, film makers and photographers such Rene Magritte, Maya Deren and Francesca Woodman and includes a gory reference to […]

SOUNDGARDEN’s first brand new song in nearly 16 years has arrived! Check out ‘Live to Rise’ from ‘Avengers Assemble’ — the soundtrack to the upcoming Marvel mega-blockbuster — right here – below. ‘The Avengers‘ is expected to be one of the biggest films of the year…possibly the decade. Marvel began setting the stage for this […]

‘Kultur Shock: No Borders’ is a brand new documentary film by US director KRK NORDENSTROM. It will tell the story of a hard working band of Balkan ex-patriots in Seattle. KULTUR SHOCK consists of a Bosnian singer and Bulgarian guitarist working with four American musicians to bring their message of unity to their homeland in […]

As previously reported Sofia hardcore outfit LAST HOPE entered Sub Zero studio on 29 March. The band is recording the brand new studio album, tentatively titled ‘More Than Ever’. LAST HOPE are working again with Italian producer Alex Azzali who will mix and master the songs in his Alpha Omega studios. ‘More Than Ever’ contains 14 songs […]

San Diego rockers P.O.D. havе posted the following message: “WARRIORS – You wanted it, now you can get our new track ‘Eyez’ for FREE at  PayableOnDeath.com! “Like” the us on Facebook or share the link in a Tweet to redeem your free download.”  In January 2012, Hatebreed and Kingdom of Sorrow vocalist Jamey Jasta posted […]

6 April – the international release date of the brand new ACCEPT studio effort – ‘STALINGRAD’ will be celebrated with a special RELEASE PARTY in Sofia.  ‘THE BLACK LODGE’ metal bar will be hosting the event in association with WIZARD – the exclusive distributor of Nuclear Blast in Bulgaria. Besides the listening party there will be a ruffle […]