American drummer George “Buddy” Miles, famous for playing in Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys from 1969 to the guitar virtuoso’s death in 1970, has passed away on Tuesday, February 26, at the age of 60. A cause of death has yet to be announced. Rest in peace.

At the end of 2007 we informed you that Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom, Kaada/Patton, Hemophiliac, etc., etc.) has started another project – this time with Dan “The Automator” Nakamura, whom he already collaborated with in Lovage. Well, the name of this new combo has been revealed now. It’s […]

Just a day after their concert at Sofia’s Swingin’ Hall with Smallman on March 4, Bulgaria’s ethno-ambient leadersВ Kayno Yesno Slonce shall do another special performance for their most devoted fans and friends. The band shall play live in a 40-seat capacity hall in the building of the Bulgarian National Radio. The show shall be recorded […]

After last year’s Anton Corbijn directed movie “Control”, a new documentary about Joy Division is on the way now. Simply entitled “Joy Division”, it shall surface on May 2 and is going to feature never-before-seen live performance footage, personal photos, period films, newly discovered audiotapes and interviews. The film is directed by Grant Gee, previously […]

At the end of this news you may watch the brand-new video by the Smashing Pumpkins. It’s for the unreleased song “Superchrist” that originated during the sessions for the band’s latest album, “Zeitgeist” (2007), but wasn’t recorded until last month. Smashing Pumpkins – “Superchrist“

Slipknot shall release their next, still untitled full-length studio album on August 11 via Roadrunner Records. What’s known so far is that the follow-up to 2004’s “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)” shall be produced by Dave Fortman, known for his work with Evanescence and Mudvayne. Slipknot – “Before I Forget“

After six and a half years of singing in Yngwie Malmsteen‘s band, vocalist Doogie White has left the guitar virtuoso. His replacement is Mr. Tim “Ripper” Owens of Judas Priest and Iced Earth fame himself. This is not the first time Ripper and Yngwie are working together. Both have already collaborated on a cover of […]

Bulgaria’s ethno-metal masters Smallman shall do a 6-date mini-tour across the country throughout March 2008. Support for the shows shall come from AlexUnder. The exact dates and venues can be found in our GIG GUIDE.

Fall Out Boy shall release their first ever live DVD on April 8 via Island. Entitled “****”, the effort is going to feature a show taped on June 22, 2007, at Phoenix’s Cricket Pavilion, featuring the band’s hits plus cover versions of a.o. Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”, Akon’s “Don’t Matter”, Timbaland’s “One and Only” and […]

After yesterday’s performance by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in Pyongyang, North Korea, it was revealed that the Asian communist state has invited the first Western rock star to do a concert there ever. The honour has been given to 62-year-old guitar legend Eric Clapton, who has agreed in principle and suggested 2009 for the […]