On December 14, some 15 years after it all started, Europe shall be flooded by “War of Words – The Film” (view cover in the left) – aВ DVD by Rob Halford‘s solo band Fight. Except for the documentary, the issue contains plenty of bonus footage, as well as a bonus CD with an entire Fight […]

Tim Armstrong and his California-based punk rock gang Rancid shall release a compilation of 21 rarities. The CD is going to appear on December 11 under the title “B Sides and C Sides“, and its front cover artwork can be seen in the left.

Keith Richards shall release a Christmas-themed download on December 11 through iTunes. The word goes about two cover versions recorded by The Rolling Stones guitarist back in 1979 and 2003 – respectively “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry and “Pressure Drop” by Toots & The Maytals.

Frank Sinatra is set to be immortalised on a postage stamp. The legendary crooner will appear on the United States Postal Service First Class Mail stamp, to commemorate his contribution to American culture. The image to appear on the stamp will be unveiled next Wednesday, December 12 – Ol’ Blue Eyes’ birthday. Sinatra was born […]

Former Death, Testament, Dark Angel and Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan joined Canadian metallers Zimmers Hole. The band’s current line-up is rounded up by Strapping Young Lad’s Byron Stroud (bass; also in Fear Factory) and Jed Simon (guitar), vocalist Chris Valagao and guitarist Chris Stanley.

A statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott will be unveiled on February 24, 2008 at a rock extravaganza at Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia. Scheduled performers during the event include Rose Tattoo, The Screaming Jets, Noiseworks and the all-star band The Party Boys, featuring members of Status Quo, Mondo Rock, Buffallo, The Valentines, as […]

Veteran rockers Journey announced they’ve found a new lead vocalist. The honour has been given to Arnel Pineda (on the photo; ex-The Zoo), who replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who, on the other hand, parted ways with the band earlier this year after stepping in for Steve Augeri. Arnel Pineda hails from the Philippines and describes […]

Rob Zombie‘s recent remake of “Halloween” is scheduled for release on DVD on December 18 (view cover in the left). The director himself said the disc will contain his “unrated” longer cut of the movie, loads of deleted scenes, documentaries and other bonus features.

Earth – the Seattle-based drone experimentalists lead by Kurt Cobain’s best friend Dylan Carlson – have announced the name of their next full-length album. It’s going to be entitled “The Bees Made Honey in the Lion’s Skull”, and is due in February via Southern Lord records.

Mike Patton is continuing his activities in the film world. After starring in 2005’s “Firecracker”, the current Peeping Tom and Fantomas and former Faith No More and Mr. Bungle frontman will voice “lend” his voice to the creatures in the upcoming the post-apocalyptic movie “I Am Legend”. Besides, he’s composing the soundtrack for the 20-minute […]