Riva Sound distributed two new Frontiers Records releasesВ on the Bulgarian marketВ – “Come to My Kingdom” by House of Lords, and “Phoenix” (view cover in the left) – the brand-new studio effort by the supergroup Asia. Go get ’em!

The Japanese gothic/industrial/synth-pop band Gothika shall play live in Sofia, Bulgaria next month. The show shall take place at the Fans Rock Bar onВ May 15, with tickets going on sale this Thursday at a price of 10 leva / 5 Euro.

A report of last Friday’s show by Forever Slave, FirewindВ and Kamelot in Sofia, BulgariaВ is available here. Also, check out dozens of photos in our GALLERY, as well as HERE.

Judas Priest kept their promise – from now on you can download the title track off the metal gods’ upcoming double concept album “Nostradamus“, due in Europe on June 16, for free. Just push “Play” below, listen, and if you like what you hear – download!

Sweden’s metal masters In Flames entered Billboard’s official European Top 100 Album Chart directly at number 7 with their new album “A Sense of Purpose” (out via Nuclear Blast), scoring their biggest commercial success this way. Here’s how the European Top 10 Albums look like this week: Duffy – “Rockferry” R.E.M. – “Accelerate” Amy Winehouse […]

Bulgaria’s newest super project Bastardolomey, featuring members of Panican Whyasker, Pyromania, Plastic Hi-Fi, R.O.B.T.F., Ebanizm, Mortal Reamains and Eridan, completed work on its debut single “Cheap Thrill”. Check out the two songs off it at myspace.com/bastardolomey.

Massive Attack are getting near completion of the long-awaited new full-length studio album. Vocalist Horace Andy (a.o. “Angel”), who regularly features on the Bristol duo’s records, has revealed that he has recorded 3 new tracks with the band so far. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2003’s “100th Window” is also due to feature performances from Damon […]

Rock legend Alice Cooper has revealed that his forthcoming studio album, entitled “Along Came a Spider“, is about 75% complete. The concept record based on James Patterson’s novel is planned for an August release. Before that, on July 6, Alice Cooper shall perform at the Kaliakra Rock Fest 2008 in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Alice Cooper – […]

Therion founder, mastermind and only original member Christofer Johnsson has remained alone. He’s split with the rest of the band due to the usual “creative differences”. However, this doen’t mean Therion are splitting up. Therion – “To Mega Therion” (live)

One-time Machine Head drummer Chris Kontos (on the photo), who played on the debut album “Burn My Eyes”, has joined the reunited Forbidden. The band is currently lining up some European shows for the summer… Forbidden – “Step By Step“