NEWS

18 June 2008

Speaking to BBC 6Music, Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon wouldn’t give a definite answer about rumours that the band were set to head to the studio, but hinted that they were considering an album of new material. “It’s a nice rumour and it might possibly be true we are attempting to,” he said. “It’s like […]

18 June 2008

Weezer have announced they will release three separate versions of their new single “Pork and Beans“, each featuring a different cover version as a b-side. There’ll be two 7” vinyls – one with R.E.M.’s “Oddfellows Local 151“, and the other with The Psychedelic Furs’ “Love My Way” – and a CD single backed with a […]

18 June 2008

Today at noon Tangra Mega Rock’s studio shall be invaded by the one and only Bulgarian metal warriors Epizod! Stay tuned! EpizodВ – “Kubrat“

18 June 2008

Kerry King has told music journalist Joel McIver (a.o. Metal Hammer) that Slayer have already completed some new song ideas. “We’re supposed to have a new album ready at the end of the year!”, the guitarist has revealed. There’s a possibility the thrash metal four-piece to perfom some of the new songs at the upcoming […]

17 June 2008

Norway’s avantgarde leaders Ulver have recorded a cover version of Prince‘s 1990 track “Thieves in the Temple“. You may listen to it at myspace.com/ulver1. The song features a collaboration with female soul singer and Wyclef Jean protГ©gГ©e Siri Stranger, and is part of a massive 81-track, five-CD tribute titled “Shockadelica: 50th Anniversary Tribute to The […]

17 June 2008

As you already know, former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch will release his debut solo album “Save Me From Myself” on September 9 via H2C Records. The CD shall be preceded by an iTunes single on July 8. Its title shall be “Flush“, and a 3-minute audio sample of it is already available for streaming […]

17 June 2008

Reunited technical/progressive metal gods Cynic have recorded and just finished mixing the 8 tracks that will be included in the comeback album. The follow-up to 1993’s masterpiece “Focus” was produced by Warren Riker (a.o. Down, Santana) shall be mastered next week, and is scheduled for a late 2008 release via Season of Mist. Cynic – […]

17 June 2008

After mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer left Celtic Frost in the beginning of April, the band’s remaining members Martin Eric Ain and Franco Sesa have now issued the following statement: “We are deeply sorry about the cancellation of the summer festivals and the Giger Museum Anniversary Show this year. We regret the adversity that this caused […]

17 June 2008

Last night, June 16, London hosted the ceremony for announcing this year’s Golden Gods Awards presented by Metal Hammer Magazine. To put it short, here are the lucky winners: Best UK Band – Iron Maiden Best International Band – In Flames Best Underground Band – The Black Dahlia Murder Best Breakthrough – Apocalyptica Best Album […]

17 June 2008

On July 19, 2008 Bulgaria’s capital Sofia shall host the first international Summer Ska Fest. The event, scheduled to take place at the Blue Box Club, will start at 5 p.m., with following bands set to perform: Bibi Ribozo & The Banditos (Poland) Ejectes (France) 63 High (Greece) Under Authority of (Belgium)В  Svetlio & The […]