Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore is prepping his third solo album, and he’s called on his buddy Beck to produce it. Moore spent time in California, recording the release at Beck’s home with the help of violinist Samara Lubeski (who was also featured on Moore’s previous album) and harpist Mary Littimore, according to Spin.com. “Beck […]

Duff McKagan is undergoing surgery on his sinuses after he developed a hole (perforation) in the cartilage of his nasal septum as a complication from years of cocaine use. His wife Susan Holmes writes on her Twitter profile: “[I] am thankful and blessed my man is alive today! Kids, don’t do drugs! “Say a prayer […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]