Kurt Cobain‘s searing voice was an integral part of Nirvana‘s sound — and isolated audio of the late frontman’s vocal track on their signature song, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ proves just how true that was. Without Dave Grohl‘s pounding drums or Krist Novoselic‘s bass to distract you, Cobain’s vocals sound almost melodic, but never lose […]

Politics is very en vogue among rockers these days. First, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe announced his bid for President, then Dave Mustaine endorsed Rick Santorum for President and now Joe Escalante of the punk band THE VANDALS is running for elected office, too. Escalante, an entertainment lawyer by day, and bass player by night, is […]

The first edition of a brand new festival will be held in the Park of Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport.  The INTRO! FESTIVAL is set to happen on May 10-12 on two stages – Rock stage and DJ stage. Here are some bands on the bill: SUNRISE AVENUE (Finland), Eisbrecher (Germany), SLOT (Russia), H-Blockx (Germany), Mono Inc (Germany), Doomfoxx (Australia), QPD (Australia), DJ […]

On March 3rd, legendary rock guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE passed away, losing his five year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. The following message has been posted on Montrose’s official website: “A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us […]

Friday night saw the start of the special LIVE series in celebration of radio Tangra Mega Rock’s SIXTH Anniversary. OPETH and Von Hertzen Brothe played a fantastic gig at Sofia’s ‘Blue Box’ club. The live report was immediatelly ON, but it took us some time to recover and finally we have all the photos of Bulgaria’s leading […]

OPETH finally had their first ever gig in Sofia. The Friday night concert (1 Marh) was the first of a long series in celebration of your beloved radio Tangra Mega Rock’s SIXTH Anniversary. Here are just a couple of lines of NIKOLA SHAHPAZOV’s  live report: “I can only think of two other Sofia gigs that left me with […]

Singer PETER DOLVING has announced his departure from Swedish metal band THE HAUNTED. DOLVING issued the following statement just hours ago: “I am officially quitting The Haunted. After years of working with the band, I am out. I have had it. I will NOT answer questions to why. It’s no one elses business. Thank you […]

12 years after the formation of one of Germany’s most successful art rock bands the Freising quintet RPWL takes its first shot at a concept album. Beyond Man And Time is a musical journey through the world outside of Platon’s cave. On March 9th in Europe, the record will be released in a standard version […]

English version coming soon Както вече знаете, шведските прог метъл лидери OPETH пристигнаха в София, днес, в 12:00. Тази вечер, те ще открият поредицата от концерти по повод ‘6 ГОДИНИ ТАНГРА МЕГА РОК’ с шоу, което ще продължи 120 минути. Вратите на клуб ‘BLUE BOX’ ще бъдат отворени за публиката в 19:00, а концертът ЗАПОЧВА […]

English version coming soon Шведските прог метъл лидери OPETH пристигнаха в София, днес, в 12:00. Концертният им бус с дължина (12 m) + ремарка с оборудване (5 m) вече са паркирани пред клуб ‘BLUE BOX’ (виж долу), пред който вече се сбират и фенове. Най-запалените от тях успяха да вземат автографи от музикантите, при влизането им […]