Metallica have revealed regarding their upcoming summer European tour that “our old friends Down and our new friends The Sword, one of our favorite bands of the last few years, have agreed to come along for the ride.” The triple package shall be seen on 5 European shows only, the last being the one on […]

On May 12, 2008 the Backstage Club in Sofia, Bulgaria shall be shattered by the minimalist noise rock of Shellac. For those who’re not familiar – and we’re sure there’s tons of them – Shellac is a Chicago-based trio formed around 1990. During the years they’ve managed to release four albums – “At Action Park” […]

Russian metallers Sixth Sense shall play an open-air concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 9 – the Day of Europe. The event shall take place on a stage at the square in front of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Sixth Sense – “Neverending“

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“