The avantgarde DJ Norman Cook, better known until now as Fatboy Slim, has decided to retire his famous moniker. The artist did not explain the reasons for this, nor what his new stage name will be… Fatboy Slim – “Bird of Prey“

Atlanta-based metalcore band Norma Jean has entered the studio with producer Ross Robinson (a.o. Glassjaw, At the Drive In) to record its fourth album. The follow-up to “Redeemer” (2006), out later this summer, shall be entitled “Anti-Mother” and is going to feature collaborations with Helmet’s Page Hamilton and Deftones’ Chino Moreno. Norma Jean – “Memphis […]

Although not officially announced by either The Cult or Roadrunner Records, The Gauntlet informs that Ian Astbury’s newly reformed band has parted ways with the label this week, after releasing only one album – last year’s “Born into This”.

The Bulgarian trioВ Extremum entered Stain Studio to record its debut full-length album. The CD is going to feature 11 tracks, some of which shall be presented live tomorrow, May 14, at Sofia’s The Club. Extremum – “That’s His Name“

In case you still haven’t got one of the few remaining tockets forВ Kiss‘ first ever show in Bulgaria, you’ve got four days left only! The event is scheduled to happen this Friday, May 16, at the 12,000-capacity Academic Stadium in Sofia…

Last Saturday, during a sold-out concert in England, Madonna paid some sort of a tribute to the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott by incorporating the main riff to Pantera‘s classic song “A New Level” off “Vulgar Display of Power” (1992) into her own hit “Hung Up“. In case you don’t believe it, check out the video […]

The reactivated Filter have uploaded the video for their new single “Soldiers of Misfortune” on the Internet, as can be seen below. The song precedes the band’s eagerly awaited new full-length studio album, “Anthems for the Damned“, officially due out today, May 13. Filter – “Soldiers of Misfortune“

Metallica have officially launched the website Mission: Metallica, when fans from all over the world shall be able to learn everything about the band’s eagerly awaited new full-length studio album. Just visit MissionMetallica.com and… learn!

Former Buckcherry members Jonathon Brightman (bass), Yogi Lonich (guitar; also in Chris Cornell’s band) and Devon Glenn (drums) have formed a new band called Black Robot. The project has already laid down the tracks for its debut album, which is expected to be released this summer. Their musical influences are said to be AC/DC, The […]

Motley Crue have decided to push back the release date of their forthcoming album, “Saints of Los Angeles“. The CD was originally slated for a June 17 release, but the band postponed it to June 24 to give them time to record one final 13th track, “Goin’ Out Swingin“. “Saints of Los Angeles” is Motley […]