Madball drummer Rigg Ross has left the band. Luckily, he’s been replaced quickly by no other than former Bad Brains and Cro-Mags sticksman Mackie Jayson. Madball – “Heavenhell“

Sonata Arctica shall play live in Kavarna, Bulgaria on May 6, 2008. The open-air show shall start at 8 p.m. at the main city square and shall be free. Sonata Arctica – “Broken” (live)

Neil Diamond‘s second album with producer Rick Rubin will be out on May 6 via Columbia. Entitled “Home Before Dark“, it’s been preceded by the single “Pretty Amazing Grace”. The follow-up to 2005’s “12 Songs” was recorded with the help of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, as well […]

Bob Dylan has been awarded an honorary Pulitzer Prize at this year’s New York ceremony. The legendary performer has become the first rock artist to receive such an accolade after he was cited for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power”. The Pulitzer Prize is […]

Texas-based metallers The Sword announced via myspace.com/thesword that they’ll play Europe in July 2008 as support for Metallica. This includes the show at the Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria on July 25. We’re waiting for an official confirmation… The Sword – “Winter’s Wolves“

Bay Area crossover metallers Skinlab will release a live album, entitled “SkinnedAlive!” (view cover in the left), on April 29 via BCD Music Group.The CD was recorded on June 3, 2007 at The Metro in Oakland, California, and features following tracklist: 01. Intro02. So Far from the Truth03. Excellerate04. Slave the Way05. Second Skin06. When […]

British ska legends The Specials have confirmed they’ve reformed. The band is currently rehearsing for a UK tour later this year. The Specials split after they scored their second UK Number One single in 1981 with “Ghost Town”: The Specials – “Ghost Town“

Bulgaria’s alternative rock quartet Sepuko 6 is ready with its new single. Entitled “No Drama“, the song shall be presented live next Wednesday, April 16, at Sofia’s The Club. Additional details can be found in our GIG GUIDE. SepukoВ 6 – “Dushcomfort“

While working on the new Motley Crue studio album, bass player Nikki Sixx has been named the president of Eleven Seven Records. The notorious musician will oversee a roster that includes Buckcherry, Trapt, Drowning Pool, Marion Raven and up-and-coming rock outfit Chosen Son.

Bob Dylan has confirmed 29 European live dates to start on May 26 in Reykjavic, Iceland. The tour includes 11 performances in Spain, and is scheduled to end on July 11 in Lisbon, Portugal. All dates and venues can be seen here. Bob Dylan – “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (live)