The German bards will release their first ‘Best of…’ album in JanurayВ 2012. It is called‘Memories Of A Time To Come’ and is the best possible way to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofВ BLIND GUARDIAN. And also a good reason for us to talk to the vocalist. an interview conducted by Vassil Varbanov HEY HANSIE, HELLO, HOW […]

Because it was already revealed as the highest-grossing tour of all time, it’s no shock that U2’s 360 Tour was 2011’s top trek. Spin reports that Bono and the boys landed at #1 – topping runners-up Bon Jovi by more than $100 million. U2 played to approximately 2.8 million people in the U.S. and Africa […]

Last year we were pleased and stunned to seeВ this – a crazy SLAYER shapedВ Christmas home light show. But today it’s a bit different. Life is moving on. Not much to see here, just a Christmas light show to the tune of Skrillex’ ‘First of The Year‘. В 

German metal label Nuclear Blast says thank you, for an awesome year to their fans and friends, by offering a free download compilation, exclusively on their Facebook page. Surf toВ this location, like the page and get the free sampler! Have a merry and rocking Christmas and an ass-kicking 2012!The tracklisting is: 01. Destruction – The […]

A remix of Florence And The Machine’s new single ‘No Light, No Light’ by TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek has surfaced online. The track – which you can listen to by scrolling down and clicking below – is set to feature on a special 12 inch version of the song, due out next month. […]

Richmond, Va death metal band Cannabis Corpse has announced the departure of vocalist Andy Horn (aka Weedgrinder) and guitarist Nick Poulos (aka Nikropolis). Here’s the official word: “Good news and bad news… Bad news: ‘Weedgrinder’ and ‘Nikropolis’ have decided to leave Cannabis Corpse. We wish them luck on there future endeavors. Good news: Cannabis Corpse […]

Legendary rhythm & blues/gospel/jazz/rock singer ETTA JAMES covers the GUNS N’ ROSES classic ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ on her new album, The Dreamer, which was released on November 8th, 2011. Check out the full audio clip below: James has been recording since 1954. She boasts 28 studio albums and 58 singles. She was inducted into […]

Slayer have toldВ BritishВ Classic Rock magazineВ that they doubt there will be any more ‘Big 4 Of Thrash Metal’ shows. “If you look at how much work went into making it all happen in the first place, then I really doubt we can do the same thing again,” says guitarist Kerry King. “You had four headlining bands […]

Swedish heavy rockers MUSTASCH have parted ways with drummer Danne McKenzie due to personal differences. A replacement drummer has not yet been announced. MUSTASCH has just released a new single, ‘The Challenger’. The track comes off the band’s recently completed album, ‘Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven’, which is due on February 1, 2012 via […]

Prog legends Steve Hackett and Chris Squire have teamed up in a new band. It’s called Squackett – for obvious reasons – and their debut album is due out through Esoteric on May 8. Talking Blog Talk Radio, guitarist Hackett said of the album: “There’ll be certain things on there that I think you’ll be […]