The reunited Stone Temple Pilots have already officially confirmed they’ll be touring the USA from mid-May to November 2008. Fine, but what’s the better news is the announcement by Scott Weiland & Co. that they are planning to record a brand-new studio album after the tour. Let’s see… Stone Temple Pilots – “Plush“

Deftones are finally to start recording their sixth studio album in the end of this month. As we already informed you some months ago, the CD shall be entitled “Eros” and is going to be produced by Terry Date. Deftones – “Hexagram“

Madball drummer Rigg Ross has left the band. Luckily, he’s been replaced quickly by no other than former Bad Brains and Cro-Mags sticksman Mackie Jayson. Madball – “Heavenhell“

Sonata Arctica shall play live in Kavarna, Bulgaria on May 6, 2008. The open-air show shall start at 8 p.m. at the main city square and shall be free. Sonata Arctica – “Broken” (live)

Neil Diamond‘s second album with producer Rick Rubin will be out on May 6 via Columbia. Entitled “Home Before Dark“, it’s been preceded by the single “Pretty Amazing Grace”. The follow-up to 2005’s “12 Songs” was recorded with the help of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, as well […]

Bob Dylan has been awarded an honorary Pulitzer Prize at this year’s New York ceremony. The legendary performer has become the first rock artist to receive such an accolade after he was cited for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power”. The Pulitzer Prize is […]

Texas-based metallers The Sword announced via myspace.com/thesword that they’ll play Europe in July 2008 as support for Metallica. This includes the show at the Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria on July 25. We’re waiting for an official confirmation… The Sword – “Winter’s Wolves“

The Sex Pistols are to release a live DVD of their 2007 reunion shows. Entitled “The Sex Pistols: There’ll Always Be an England“, this will be the first ever full-length concert DVD to be authorized by the band. Due this summer, the effort features footage of the five nights of gigs at London’s Brixton Academy […]

The next edition of the FractureВ weekly metal show on РњРњ TV shall feature videos by Onslaught, Kamelot, Velvet Revolver, President Evil, She Was Asking for It, Sonata Arctica, Suicide Silence, Linea 77, Eluveitie, Behemoth, Deathstars and many more. Watch out for Fracture Sundays at 10 p.m.

Bulgaria’s alternative rock quartet Sepuko 6 is ready with its new single. Entitled “No Drama“, the song shall be presented live next Wednesday, April 16, at Sofia’s The Club. Additional details can be found in our GIG GUIDE. SepukoВ 6 – “Dushcomfort“