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 […]

This is a result of the promoter’s failure to submit payment for cleaning services for the 3-day Sonisphere festival at the “Vassil Levski” stadium this past June. This news just in courtesy of the 24 hrs daily, citing Sofia mayor Yordanka Fandukova. “City Council won’t allow any future Balkan Entertainment events to take place in […]

Former Dio guitarist Craig Goldy has told British Classic Rock magazineВ that he’s put together a new band, with what he describes as “having the Holy Shit factor”. Joining him in this project are vocalist Chas West (Bonham), bassist Sean McNabb (Quiet Riot, Great White) and drummer Gary Holland (Great White). “The idea is to put […]

AsВ previously reported Kyuss Lives! will be touring Europe in the Spring. The project featuring three former members of Kyuss, are planning to record together. The band – vocalist John Garcia, bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Brant Bjork, plus guitarist Bruno Feverey – intend to follow up their touring commitments next year with a new studio […]

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 […]