On May 12, 2008, the legendary American producer Steve Albini shall play live in Sofia, Bulgaria with his band Shellac. This was the reason to call him on the phone and talk about the work in the studio, the live experience and the music business in general… You’ll find the entire interviewВ HERE.

Today it was announced that Gravity Co. shall represent Bulgaria at the next edition of the Eurosonic FestivalВ in Groeningen,В Holland. The event is scheduled to take place in January 2009. Gravity Co. – “Mr. No One” (live)

OnВ May 3 Sofia’s Toucan Bluzz & Rock Bar shall be invaded by 3 hardcore bands from Belgrade, Serbia, namely Never Lost, This Is How We Feel Рё Discord. Local support shall come from the Bulgarian assassins Envy.

The Mars Volta have started work on songs for two new albums. According to Total Rock, both shall be “more acoustic in nature”. Interesting… The Mars Volta – “Wax Simulacra“

The new video for the song “Waking the Demon” by Bullet for My Valentine can be viewed below. The track was taken from the band’s sophomore album, “Scream Aim Fire”. Bullet for My Valentine – “Waking the Demon“

Korn have released the video for their new single “Haze” on the Internet. Check it out below. The song was written exclusively for an upcoming video game for the Playstation 3. Korn – “Haze“

The Lithuanian hardcore band K.A.N.G.В shall play live at the Puzzle ClubВ in Plovdiv, Bulgaria onВ April 29. Support comes from the local acts Scratch the PitchВ and Twist.

The Dutch-Bulgarian outfit ArteryВ and their American ska/punk colleagues Jaya the CatВ (on the photo)В shall play live in Bulgaria on May 18. The event is scheduled to take place at the Party Center “4 km” in Sofia. Artery – “Control”

At the end of this news you may watch Def Leppard‘s brand-new video for the track “Nine Lives“, featuring country music superstar Tim McGraw. The song comes off the British rockers’ 14th studio album, “Songs from the Sparkle Lounge“, scheduled for release on May 5 in Europe. Def Leppard – “Nine Lives“

Last night the bus of Bulgaria’s ska band Wickeda has been stolen. If you’ve seen a blueВ Volkswagen TransporterВ with No.В CA 8222 KX, please call 166 in Bulgaria. Shit happens…