Norah Jones has penciled in her fifth studio album, Little Broken Hearts, for a May 1st release via Blue Note/EMI. Spanning 12 tracks, the record was produced and co-written by Jones’ Rome compatriot, super-producer Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton. Much like Rome’s spaghetti western inspiration, the cover art for Little Broken Hearts (above) is an homage […]

Guitarist/vocalist Patrick Mameli from Netherlands-based legends PESTILENCE has issued the following update: “Recently, bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (NUFUTIC, OBSCURA) and drummer Yuma van Eekelen (EXIVIOUS, THE NEW DOMINION) have decided to work more intensively on their main projects. Therefore, bassist Stephan Fimmers (NECROPHAGIST) and drummer Tim Yeung (MORBID ANGEL, DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL) […]

MOTÖRHEAD have told fans not to buy their new box set because it is too expensive. The limited edition version of the band’s new compilation, ‘The Complete Early Years’, includes eight of the band’s early albums and a collection of singles. It also comes housed in a fake skull with red light-up eyes and also […]

As promised, BLUR took the stage at the 2012 Brit Awards last nigh, marking their first performance together in three years. Their lengthy set included classics like ‘Girls & Boys’, ‘Song 2’, ‘Parklife’, ‘Tender’, and ‘This Is A Low’. In addition, the band was honored with an Outstanding Contribution to Music award. Watch the video replay […]

THE STRAITS, comprised of former DIRE STRAITS members Alan Clark (keyboards) and Chris White (sax, vocals), plus world-class musicians Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty’s drummer), Terence Reis (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Feat (bass), Adam Phillips (guitar) and Jamie Squire (keyboards, vocals), will be heading out on an 18-date European tour during March 2012. Dubbed as THE […]

OPETH will play for the first time in Sofia on 1 March 2012. Due to some logistic issues will the previously announced ‘Hristo Botev Hall’, the gig has now been moved to legendary BLUE BOX CLUB which is to be relaunched officialy on this occasion. This is the first of altogether SIX big shows organized for radio by Tangra Mega […]

Last year, MELVINS members Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover hit the road with Trevor Dunn (Secret Chiefs 3, Mr. Bungle), performing the more lighter material from the MELVINS’ back catalogue. Now, the trio aptly called MELVINS have recorded an LP, the incredibly titled Freak Puke, which will see release on June 5th via Ipecac. Marvel […]

Faith No More, Kiss and Queen are to headline this year’s Sonisphere Festival, which happens from July 6-8 at Knebworth Park. Kiss headlining on the first night. Queen top the bill on the second night, with ‘American Idol’s Adam Lambert on vocals. And Faith No More will close the festival on the final night. Joining […]

Desert rockers KYUSS LIVES! – featuring the near total return of the California rock pioneers including vocalist and frontman John Garcia, original drummer Brant Bjork, original bassist and former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE four stringer Nick Oliveri – have entered Thunder Underground Studios in Palm Springs, CA to begin work on a live album. […]

STEREO MC’s join in the party for Tangra Mega Rock’s 6th birthday! Sofia show on March 16 confirmed! The utterly brilliant UK band will be bringing its blazing show over to Bulgaria once again and the poster is available below. The Stereos will headline a show at the Universiada Hall in Sofia on Friday, March […]