Britain’s blues rockers Firebird, fronted by Bill Steer (ex-Carcass) and featuring Ludwig Witt of the Spiritual Beggars, have entered Berni Studios in Malmo, Sweden to record their new album. There’s still no word when the follow-up to 2006’s “Hot Wings” shall see the light of day. Firebird – “Horse Drown Man” (live)

“The main part of this concert consisted of hypnotic mid- or slow-paced pieces in which backed by bass, keyboards and subtle percussion, saxophone melodies soared high in the hushed Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria…” The entire report of last night’s magnificent concert byВ Jan GarbarekВ is available HERE, and some photos […]

The classic Vixen line-up is (almost) back together! Vocalist and guitarist Janet Gardner, bassist Share Pedersen and drummer Roxy Petrucci have reunited and intend to record a brand-new studio album. Only guitarist Jan Kuehnemund is missing. Vixen – “Bad Reputation” (live)

Meshuggah have just unleashed a brand-new video on the internet. The track chosen is “Bleed” and comes off the Swedes’ latest album, “obZen“. Enjoy: Meshuggah – “Bleed“

At the end of this news you’ll see how Tom Waits announces his summer Glitter and Doom Tour in the USA at the best press conference ever held. No comment…

Oasis‘ mastermind Noel Gallagher has recruited Chris Sharrock, who used to drum for Robbie Williams, as a replacement foe the departed Zak Starkey. This move is sure to infuriate Robbie, as he and Oasis have an ongoing feud due to the fact that some time ago Noel called the former Take That singer a “fat […]

Dutch symphonic metallers Within Temptation are planing to release a live DVD in September. It is going to feature footage recorded during the band’s February 7, 2008 concert in Rotterdam together with the Metropole Orchestra and a classical choir. The event also featured a set by Keith Kaputo of Life of Agony. Within Temptation – […]

Cradle of Filth are teming up with Gorgoroth, Moonspell, Septic Flesh and Asrai for a European tour in the very end of the year. The shows, united under the name The Darkest Tour, shall pass through most Western and Central European countries from December 1-20.

OnВ June 8, 2008В theВ National Palace of CultureВ in Sofia, Bulgaria shall be shattered by “the collossus of Italian popular music” – Toto Cutugno. The event starts at 7 p.m., and is being promoted by DS MusicВ and J&K Production. Rrrrrrooooock! Toto Cutugno – “L’italiano” (live’n’loud!)

Actress Scarlett Johansson has released a video of her debut album “Anywhere I Lay My Head“, due out next week via Atco Records and featuring 10 Tom Waits cover versions.The song visuallized, “Fallin’ Down“, can be watched here: Scarlett Johansson – “Fallin’ Down“