Former Grip Inc. vocalist Gus Chambers passed away on October 13, 2008 at the age of 52. Chambers, who resided in Coventry, England, reportedly took his own life…Rest in peace . Grip Inc. – “Ostracized“

Benediction, Holy MosesВ and Nominon shall devastate the Blue Box in Sofia, BulgariaВ tonight!

Manowar shall release their new DVD on November 27. Entitled “Magic Circle Festival Volume II” (view cover in the left), its substance goes like this: DVD 1 – MANOWAR:– The Fight for True Metal– The Making of Battle Hymns– Manowar– Fast Taker– Shell Shock– Death Tone– The Making of Into Glory Ride– Hatred– Revelation (Death’s […]

The release date of Rush’s forthcoming “Retrospective 3” CD/DVD set has been pushed back to January 27, 2009 from the previously announced December 9, 2008. Here’s the “Retrospective 3” track listing: CD: 01. One Little Victory (remix)02. Dreamline03. Workin’ Them Angels04. Presto05. Bravado06. Driven07. The Pass08. Animate09. Roll the Bones10. Ghost of a Chance (live)11. […]

Italian “bastard core” maniacs Arcadia shall play live in the Bulgarian towns Sofia and Stara Zagora, resp. on October 24 and 26.

A short video clip of Metallica frontman James Hetfield doing his impression of Dave Mustaine’s singing style in Megadeth’s song “Symphony of Destruction” can be viewed below. The footage was part of an interview aired on October 15 on the French TV show “Taratata” on the France 4 channel. James Hetfield – “Symphony of Destruction“

Most of Evil Music confirmed that Samael shall play live in Bulgaria for the first time ever in February 2009! More info coming soon… Samael – “Telepath“

Former Judas Priest and Iced Earth and current Yngwie Malmsteen singer Tim “Ripper” Owens is working on his first solo album. The CD, due out next year, will include various guest appearances from a.o. guitarists Bob Kulick and Chris Caffrey and bass players Dave Ellefson, Billy Sheehan and Rudy Sarzo.

One of the front cover versions for Guns N’ Roses‘ notorious upcoming album,В “Chinese Democracy“, can be viewed below. As already revealed, the CD should be finally release on November 23, 2008… “Chinese Democracy” tracklist: 01. Chinese Democracy02. Scraped03. Shackler’s Revenge 04. Street of Dreams 05. If the World 06. Better 07. This I Love 08. […]

Awake shot a video for their song “Away”. Check it out below. Awake – “Away“