Guitarist Glen Drover has officially left Megadeth “in order to focus on family life”. His replacement is Chris Broderick (on the photo), known for his work with bands like Nevermore and Jag Panzer. Chris Broderick in action:

Germany’s industrial godfathers Einstuerzende Neubauten have uploaded the video for “Nagorny Karabach” on the Internet. You may check it out below. The song comes off the group’s latest album, “Alles weider offen” (2007). Einstuerzende Neubauten – “Nagorny Karabach“

Polish death metal machines Behemoth have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast for Europe and Metal Blade Records for the USA. There’s still no information about the time the band shall start working on the follow-up to “The Apostasy” (2007). The only fact confirmed so far is that Behemoth shall start a European tour in […]

London’s glam rockers Bubblegum Screw shall play two shows in Bulgaria – on January 24В and 25, respectively at Plovdiv’s Petnoto Club and Sofia’s 8 Ball Club. To days later, onВ January 27, the Area 51 Club in Varna shall be blasted by Germany’s garage rockersВ Forbidden Kings. Finally, on February 1 and 2, the Americans Rock’n’Roll Soldiers […]

The next edition of the weekly Fracture metal show on MM TV shall feature and interview with Marduk, a presentation of the Bulgarian editions of the books “OZZY: Unauthorized”В and “THE DOORS: No One Gets Here Out Alive”, as well as videos by Nightwish, Cradle of Filth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Cadaveria, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Killswitch Engage and more. […]

Austrian ethno-symphonic metallers Hollenthon have finally revealed some details about their long-awaited third full-length album. The follow-up to the masterpieces “Domus Mundi” (1999) and “With Vilest of Worms to Dwell” (2001) shall be entitled “Opus Magnum” and is going to surface in April via Napalm Records. The CD will feature 8 songs plus a cover […]

Slipknot and Disturbed will hit the road together on the first ever Rockstar Mayhem Tour, scheduled to run through North America in July and August. Additional artists will be announced soon. Slipknot will be out in support of their upcoming studio album, expected in August via Roadunner Records, while Disturbed’s new CD, “Indestructible”, is due […]

Smashing Pumpkins shall release the EP “American Gothic” on February 11. The effort features 4 brand-new acoustic tracks – “The Rose March”, “Pox”, “Again, Again, Again (The Crux)” and “Sunkissed”, recorded in LA and produced by Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin. Smashing Pumpkins – “Mayonaise” (acoustic)

Morrissey has revealed the tracklist for his forthcoming double “Greatest Hits” compilation, due via Decca/Polydor on February 11. The effort will feature tracks from the musician’s years with The Smiths, as well as solo material, including the two new songs “That’s How People Grow Up” and “All You Need Is Me”. A limited edition of […]

Chris Goss and his Masters of Reality are to start recording a new studio album in February. The follow-up to “Give Us Barabbas” (2004) will be released by the end of the year via the small indie label Brownhouse Recordings. Masters of Reality – “Blue Garden” (live)