This will be the third edition of the Hardcore Massacre festival. The Box club will host on two consecutive night ten bands in total (five each day).В  Hardcore Masscre 3 on Friday and SaturdayВ (21В & 22 January). The bands on the bill are available on the official poster of the event below. More info on the […]

Finnish “battle metal” warriors Turisas will release their third album, ‘Stand Up And Fight’, via Century Media Records on the following dates: Finland, Japan: February 23, 2011Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 25, 2011Rest Of Europe: February 28, 2011Australia, New Zealand: March 4, 2011North America: March 8, 2011 The title track is available as a free download […]

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed that he is no longer playing with Avenged Sevenfold, a partnership that began nearly a year ago. Portnoy has issued the following: “Yes, the rumours are true…sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end. “The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without […]

Pop punks Paramore have lost two members following the departure of brothers Josh and Zac Farro. Guitarist Josh and his drummer brother founded the group with singer Hayley Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis back in 2004, and they went on to carve out a successful music career with the band. Josh sat out one of […]

Captain Beefheart, one of the most innovative and original talents of the past five decades, has died at the age of 69, from complications brought on through multiple sclerosis. Born Don Vliet, he took the name Don Van Vliet when he joined the Magic Band in 1965, before becoming Captain Beefheart when they signed to […]

Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore is prepping his third solo album, and he’s called on his buddy Beck to produce it. Moore spent time in California, recording the release at Beck’s home with the help of violinist Samara Lubeski (who was also featured on Moore’s previous album) and harpist Mary Littimore, according to Spin.com. “Beck […]

Duff McKagan is undergoing surgery on his sinuses after he developed a hole (perforation) in the cartilage of his nasal septum as a complication from years of cocaine use. His wife Susan Holmes writes on her Twitter profile: “[I] am thankful and blessed my man is alive today! Kids, don’t do drugs! “Say a prayer […]

The American film-maker, Blake Edwards, has died in southern California at the age of 88, his publicist has said. Edwards died of complications from pneumonia at 1030 (1830 GMT) at St John’s Health Centre in Santa Monica, Gene Schwam told the Associated Press. His wife, the actress Julie Andrews, and other members of his family […]

The tradition continues! Ever since we started broadcasting back in 2006, Tangra Mega Rock radio has provided an alternative address towards the nation by some of our country’s favourite weirdos. In 2007 we had BICHETO, who mused about Bulgaria’s inclusion in the EU – LISTEN AND WATCH HERE; 2008 saw Svetlio Vitkov pour his heart […]

ROB ZOMBIE has entered the world of coffee with two of his very own blends – French Roast Organic or Peru Organic. The Rob Zombie French Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee (pictured below) is: “Our deepest and darkest roasted coffee. This 100% Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified French Roast offering has a surprising characteristic that […]