NEWS

08 March 2012

Swedish epic power metallers SABATON have just unveiled exciting details on their upcoming new studio record ‘Carolus Rex’ – that will actually be a two-in-one-album – through the following update: “We can now confirm that our new album will be available in both English and Swedish language. The topics of the songs will remain quite […]

08 March 2012

Combo tickets for LOUD FESTIVAL 2012 (2 days festival and camping spot) for only 104 BGN. The combo tickets for LOUD FESTIVAL 2012 are now available. By purchasing a combo ticket, you get 2 days access to the festival area and a spot for you tent on the camping site. The camping area is very […]

08 March 2012

JON ANDERSON has teamed up with leading Italian composer MARCO SABIU for a new single. Called Limitless Lives, this has just been released digitally. It’s also available on Sabiu’s new album Audio Ergo Sum. Says Anderson of this collaboration: “A good friend of mine, musician Alessandro de Rosa, put Marco Sabiu and I in touch […]

08 March 2012

The recently reunited SPINESHANK have signed worldwide deal with Century Media Records for the release of their new album, Anger Denial Acceptance, that will be released on June 18. “We’re very excited to be on a great label like Century Media,” comments guitarist Mike Sarkysian. “Aside from being the premier label for rock and metal, […]

07 March 2012

NEW MODEL ARMY are looking for a bassist. And for the first time they’ve gone public with their search. Following the departure of Nelson after 22 years, NMA are accepting applications from anyone with the right level of technical skill. So, if you’re serious and believe you can do the job then email info@newmodelarmy.org with […]

07 March 2012

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante will not attend the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in April. The band will be inducted along with the Faces/Small Faces, Guns N’ Roses and Beastie Boys at a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14 and drummer Chad Smith has revealed […]

07 March 2012

It has been confirmed today that ASPHYX will be joining the LOUD FESTIVAL 2012 in Sofia to play on the second day, 3 June. It’s a great opportunity to listen back to the EXCLUSIVE interview we did with vocalist Martin van Drunen here on radio TANGRA MEGA ROCK last week.   We are talking about the brand new studio album ‘Deathammer’ by ASPHYX, and MARTIN is […]

07 March 2012

MARSHALL AMPS are cranking everything to 11 at a special show to mark their 50th anniversary. This happens at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday, September 22, and those lined up to appear include: Billy Duffy Brian Tichy Corey Taylor Doug Aldrich Joe Satriani Nicko McBrain Paul Gilbert Yngwie Malmsteen Zakk Wylde Tickets for the […]

07 March 2012

Michael Gira of SWANS will be playing live in Sofia as part of his European solo tour. The show is scheduled for 3 May at *MIXTAPE 5* club with tickets priced 30 BGN (15 Euro) going on sale tomorrow, 8 March trhough www.Eventim.bg and will go up to #% BGN on the day!

07 March 2012

ANATHEMA will return in April with Weather Systems, their brand new studio album. Weather Systems is the follow-up to 2010’s We’re Here Because We’re Here. That album featured prominently in numerous end-of-year polls and the producer, Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), has described it as ‘definitely among the best albums I’ve ever had the pleasure to work […]