Billie Joe Armstrong has hinted that Green Day’s new album could take a “power pop” direction… The frontman did not reveal song titles or details of the tracks they are currently working on in the studio, but name-checked The Creation, The Who, The Beatles, Cheap Trick and The Jam as possible influences. As already known, […]

Sofia, Bulgaria’s Toucan Bluzz & Rock Bar shall host a live punk rock night this Friday, December 5. The event shall feature sets by the local acts RemontВ and Counterbuff, helped out by Croatia’s Grupa Tvog Zivota.

The Dillinger Escape Plan are tentatively planning on entering the studio in June or July 2009 with producer Steve Evetts (a.o. Sepultura, Every Time I Die) to begin recording their new album. A late 2009 release is expected. The Dillinger Escape Plan – “Milk Lizard“

Reunited Dutch tech death metal masters Pestilence shall release their comeback album on March 16, 2009 via Mascot Records. The CD (view cover in the left) shall be entitled “Resurrection Macabre“, and some of the songs set to appear on it are “Hangman (Into the Mind of an Executioner)”, “Synthetic Grotesque (Trying to Create Through […]

Mark Ronson is apparently set to produce Elton John’s next album, according to Fox News. The record will appear on the Universal/Republic label in late 2009. Meanwhile, Ronson is working with Amy Winehouse on a forthcoming tribute album for legendary producer Quincy Jones, as well as on Slash’s forthcoming solo record.

The Specials’ original line-up is reforming for a UK tour next year. The legendary Coventry ska group will play eight dates around England and Scotland, beginning in Newcastle on April 22. Formed in 1977, The Specials released two albums, “The Specials” and “More Specials”, before splitting in 1981.

The Smashing Pumpkins‘ new video can be watched below. The track – “G.L.O.W.” – has been directed by Justin Coloma, known for his work with a.o. Eagles of Death Metal Рё РїСЂ. Smashing Pumpkins – “G.L.O.W.“

Rob Halford offers the song “Christmas Ride” by his project Fight, originally released by Epic Records as a promo CD single in 1994, for free download via HalfordMusic.com. Simply add it to your shopping cart, check out (no payment necessary at checkout unless you are purchasing something else) and download it from your download library.

Dutch-Mexican gothic/progressive metal band Stream of Passion have entered the studio to begin recording their sophomore album. The follow-up to the debut “Embrace the Storm” (2005) is due in early 2009 via Napalm Records. Stream of Passion – “Out in the Real World“

Sepultura have posted new tracks “The Treatment” and “We’ve Lost You” at www.myspace.com/sepultura. These are to be featured on new album “A-Lex”, due out at the end of January.