The American film-maker, Blake Edwards, has died in southern California at the age of 88, his publicist has said. Edwards died of complications from pneumonia at 1030 (1830 GMT) at St John’s Health Centre in Santa Monica, Gene Schwam told the Associated Press. His wife, the actress Julie Andrews, and other members of his family […]

The tradition continues! Ever since we started broadcasting back in 2006, Tangra Mega Rock radio has provided an alternative address towards the nation by some of our country’s favourite weirdos. In 2007 we had BICHETO, who mused about Bulgaria’s inclusion in the EU – LISTEN AND WATCH HERE; 2008 saw Svetlio Vitkov pour his heart […]

Today, Nasso Ruskov has a rough voice of too much singing Christmas tunes with a barrel of Captain Morgan in his vocal cordes. ButВ this good old chap will have enough good sense to present the four new entries in ourВ TUBORG TOP 40 Mega Rock Chart: KULA SHAKER – Christmas LightsCOLDPLAY – Christmas Time is Here […]

Dutch symphonic metal act Within Temptation has posted its new music video online. The video, which can be viewed below, contains exclusive preview scenes taken from the upcoming movie “Me & Mr. Jones”, directed by Oscar-winning Dutch director Paul Ruven. The movie is a thriller inspired by the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba, the […]

Two more shows have been added to the string of acoustic shows ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN (ex-The GATHERING, AGUA DE ANNIQUE) will be doing with Danny Cavanagh (ANATHEMA) this January. The itinerary is now as follows: January 3 – Didimoteicho, Greece – Nostos Bar 4 – Serres, Greece – Oneirou Odysseia (Ex-Ekkokistirio) 5 – Athens, Greece […]

Portugal’s HEAVENWOOD, who are due to release their new album, Abyss Masterpiece, via Listenable Records on February 28th, 2011, have revealed the covera art for the record. It was developed and realized by Matthew Vickerstaff of Darkwave Art. Guitarist Bruno Silva comments: “The band is very delighted with the work done by Matthew Vickerstaff. He […]

The song comes from the album Collapse Into Now, which is due out on March 7. The record features guest appearances from Eddie Vedder (on the song It Happened Today) and Patti Smith (Blue). The album was produced by Jacknife Lee and recorded in Berlin, Nashville and New Orleans. Now you can download the song […]

The current lineup of Brazilian groove-metallers Sepultura have released a strong-worded statement saying there are no plans to reunite with founding members Max and Igor Cavalera. Max Cavalera, who left the band in 1996, has been in the press on a number of occasions in recent months, saying a gathering of the original lineup is […]

Floridian progressive metal band Cynic has announced the departure of guitarist Tymon Kruidenier and bassist Robin Zielhorst. Remaining members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert have issued the following explanation: “We’re announcing a change in the band’s lineup this winter. After much soul-searching and discussion, Cynic will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon […]

Amorphis has issued the following statement about being joined on stage by all the band’s former members during a recent show in Helsinki: “Greetings from Tavastia, Helsinki! This photo was taken after the sold-out show last Thursday, where Amorphis were joined by all former band members from throughout the past 20 years. From left to […]