Bulgaria’s Sofia-based Stroeja ClubВ shall release a double alternative rock compilation CD in the very end of December 2007 (working title – “Credit to the Nation”). The effort shall feature brand-new or unreleased songs by bands from the USA, Germany, Russia, as well as by some of the most popular contemporary Bulgarian indie bands, namely Wickeda, […]

The 2008 Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday, December 6. Kanye West leads the field for the 50th annual Grammy Awards with eight nominations, followed by Amy Winehouse with six and the Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain, each of whom received five nods. What’s probably more intriguing for our readers, however, are some […]

Guitarist Steve Jones has revealed two days ago that after playing 7 shows in the UK (five at London’s Brixton Academy, and one each in Manchester and Glasgow), The Sex Pistols plan to return to the road next summer. Besides, two of the London concerts were recorded by producer Chris Thomas and shot by documentary […]

Rage Against the Machine have confirmed their headline appearances at two of Europe’s biggest summer festivals – Germany’s Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, respectively on June 6 and June 7, 2008. Tickets can be purchased via eventim.de and tpp.de, and additional information about both events can be found at rock-am-ring.com and rock-im-park.com. Metallica, […]

Former Death, Testament, Dark Angel and Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan joined Canadian metallers Zimmers Hole. The band’s current line-up is rounded up by Strapping Young Lad’s Byron Stroud (bass; also in Fear Factory) and Jed Simon (guitar), vocalist Chris Valagao and guitarist Chris Stanley.

A statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott will be unveiled on February 24, 2008 at a rock extravaganza at Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia. Scheduled performers during the event include Rose Tattoo, The Screaming Jets, Noiseworks and the all-star band The Party Boys, featuring members of Status Quo, Mondo Rock, Buffallo, The Valentines, as […]

Veteran rockers Journey announced they’ve found a new lead vocalist. The honour has been given to Arnel Pineda (on the photo; ex-The Zoo), who replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who, on the other hand, parted ways with the band earlier this year after stepping in for Steve Augeri. Arnel Pineda hails from the Philippines and describes […]

Rob Zombie‘s recent remake of “Halloween” is scheduled for release on DVD on December 18 (view cover in the left). The director himself said the disc will contain his “unrated” longer cut of the movie, loads of deleted scenes, documentaries and other bonus features.

Frank Sinatra is set to be immortalised on a postage stamp. The legendary crooner will appear on the United States Postal Service First Class Mail stamp, to commemorate his contribution to American culture. The image to appear on the stamp will be unveiled next Wednesday, December 12 – Ol’ Blue Eyes’ birthday. Sinatra was born […]

OnВ December 23В theВ Mask ClubВ inВ Sofia, BulgariaВ shall hos a Christmas charity concert featuring the local rock bands Zona, The A.X.E. ProjectВ and Yuvigi. The tickets shall cost 5 leva / 2.5 Euro, and the entire income shall be endowed on an urgent kidney transplantation needed by Mr. Svetomir Yanarov.