METALLICA  are tantalizing fans with a new video clip that promises a big announcement from the band this coming Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11AM PT. What can it be? Another collaborative album with Lou Reed? We don’t think so! Whatever it is, it seems to be geared toward a big concert announcement. The 34-second ‘Save […]

Actor Ben Gazzara has died aged 81. The New York-born performer, known for his portrayal of brooding tough guys, was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and passed away on Friday (Feb 3) at Bellevue Hospital Centre, New York, with members of his family at his side. His career began on stage in the 1950s, and went […]

Yesterday, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward posted a message via his official website, stating: “At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a “signable” contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and […]

Adam Lambert has confirmed he will tour with Queen as the band’s frontman this summer. “The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie [Mercury] and the band by singing some great songs,” Lambert said, in an interview with Britain’s Daily Star. “It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy […]

GRAVE DIGGER posted an update on the band’s activities for 2012, which includes a new album tentatively scheduled for August 2012, as well as a tour of Brazil with country mates Blind Guardian. In a post on Facebook, singer Chris Boltendahl stated: “Since last November we work on brand new songs. 10 compositions are completely done […]

On April 14th, US prog-metal legends FATES WARNING will be performing in São Paulo, Brazil as very special guests to QUEENSRŸCHE. FATES WARNING have now confirmed that Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) will be once again joining the band as stand-in drummer on their show in Brazil. The band states: “We’re […]

The Great STEFAN JORDANOV – STIFF – the famous presenter of the cult ‘NECRONOMICON’ show on radio TANGRA MEGA ROCK and frontman of INSMOUTH and REDRUM, got his first kid this afternoon, 3 February. His wife MAYA gave birth to MAXIM JORDANOV – MAX and both mom and the young man feel great. We at TANGRA MEGA ROCK feel like drinking to oblivion tonight and you […]

PUSCIFER’s video for ‘Telling Ghosts’, the third single from the band’s sophomore album Conditions Of My Parole, can be seen below. Prior to embarking on the second leg of touring in support of Conditions Of My Parole, Puscifer will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 16th. Following that, Puscifer ring-leader Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, […]

As previously reported, Los Angeles TERROR will play at Sofia’s 4KM Party center on 20 April. The gig is on the occasion on TANGRA MEGA ROCK’s SIXTH Anniversary bash with DEATH BEFORE DESHONOR and TAKE OFFENSE also on the bill. TICKETS priced 30 BGN (15 Euro) are already available through www.Ticketstream.bg and www.Eventim.bg and will go up to 35 BGN at the […]

Bill Ward – drummer with Black Sabbath – has threatened to pull of the legendary heavy metal band’s latest reunion. Ward has stated that he is unhappy with the contract for the band’s new album and world tour, and has said that he will not take part in the new album sessions and shows if […]