Solefald – the Norwegian avant-garde metal band consisting of Lars Are “Lazare” Nedland and Cornelius Jackhelln, is preparing to release a remix album entitled “The Circular Drain” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the duo’s 1997 full-length studio debut, “The Linear Scaffold”. Except for 9 remixes, the CD will also feature Solefald’s 1996’s “Jernlov” demo […]

On December 14, some 15 years after it all started, Europe shall be flooded by “War of Words – The Film” (view cover in the left) – aВ DVD by Rob Halford‘s solo band Fight. Except for the documentary, the issue contains plenty of bonus footage, as well as a bonus CD with an entire Fight […]

Tim Armstrong and his California-based punk rock gang Rancid shall release a compilation of 21 rarities. The CD is going to appear on December 11 under the title “B Sides and C Sides“, and its front cover artwork can be seen in the left.

Keith Richards shall release a Christmas-themed download on December 11 through iTunes. The word goes about two cover versions recorded by The Rolling Stones guitarist back in 1979 and 2003 – respectively “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry and “Pressure Drop” by Toots & The Maytals.

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, […]

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 […]