“The first six Queen albums are absolutely brilliant. “Queen II” was one of the best albums ever made – it’s very dark… so is “01011001”,” stated Arjen LucassenВ in an exclusive interview for Tangra Mega Rock about our current Band of the Week. Of course, the reason for our conversation was the upcoming january 28 release […]

Al Jourgensen revealed that Ministry shall release their eagerly awaited cover versions album, “Cover Up“, on April 1. The CD is going to feature industrial metal interpretations of songs like The Rolling Stones‘ “Under My Thumb” (feat. Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory/Ascension of the Watchers), Golden Earring‘s “Radar Love” (feat. Josh Bradford of Revolting […]

Joker Media announced that Chris Rea shall perform a two-hour set during his first ever concert in Bulgaria. The show is scheduled for March 5 at Sofia’s 4,000-capacity National Palace of Culture. Chris Rea – “The Road to Hell” (live)

The recently reborn Blind Melon will release their first studio album in more than a decade on April 22. Entitled “For My Friends“, the CD unites original members Rogers Stevens (guitar), Christopher Thorn (guitar), Brad Smith (bass) and Glen Graham (drums) with new singer Travis Warren as a replacement for late frontman Shannon Hoon, who […]

Video footage of Nightwish performing their song “7 Days to the Wolves” in China’s capitalВ Peking last night, January 21, can be viewed below. Meanwhile, white touring the Far East, the sympho metallers were nominated for the German Echo award in the International Rock/Alternative category (the ceremony will take place on February 15 in Berlin), as […]

A Fire Inside, better known as AFI, have entered a studio in their native California to record their eighth album. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to “Decemberunderground” (2006) should surface this year, preceded by an EP. AFI – “Miss Murder“

New York-based bulldozers Biohazard announced via their MySpace page that they will reunite in their original line-up for a series of performances in the summer of 2008 to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary! This shall be the first time bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Bobby Hambel perform together publicly […]

The successors of Britain’s metalcore beasts Stampin’ Ground, Romeo Must Die, shall release their debut ЕР “Defined by Enemies”В on March 17. Vocalist Adam Frakes-Sime gave an exclusive interview to Tangra Mega Rock about his past and current activities with both bands mentioned. It’s alreadyВ available HERE. Romeo Must Die – “Defined by Enemies” ad

U2’s new concert film, “U2 3D”, has screened at the Sundance Film Festival, with the band in attendance viewing the completed project for the first time. The movie, which viewers must watch with special glasses to appreciate the 3D effects, was captured on the band’s South American Vertigo Tour in 2005 and 2006. “U2 3D” […]

Supergrass have announced details of their forthcoming sixth album. Entitled “Diamond Hoo Ha“, the follow-up to 2005’s “Road to Rouen” will be released on March 24. The CD will contain 11 tracks (including the lead single “Diamond Hoo Ha Man”) produced by Nick Launey, who has also worked with Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. […]