Since early 2011, there’s been plenty of talk about a star-studded Ronnie James Dio tribute album. Well, it looks like 2012 will be the year it finally arrives. And the list of artists lined up to honor the late solo singer and onetime Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman is quite impressive: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), […]

Prong are putting the final touches on their Long Branch Records debut with producer Steve Evetts.В  Says guitarist, vocalist and Prong founder Tommy Victor of the making of the album: “It was hardest I’ve ever worked in the studio on any record I’ve ever been involved with.” ProngВ (whose lineup includes bassist Tony Campos and drummer […]

The first music video from VAN HALEN’s new album, ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’, called ‘Tattoo’, can be seen below. The deluxe-edition version of ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ will contain a bonus DVD featuring four brand new acoustic-performance videos titled ‘The Downtown Sessions’ including the songs ‘Panama’, ‘You And Your Blues’, ‘You Really Got […]

We are sad to report that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. It is cancer of the lymphatic system, a network of vessels that forms part of the body’s immune system. “His bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time,” reads […]

The Doors will debut their first new song in 40 years next week – and yes, itВ  does feature late vocalist Jim Morrison. The song is called She Smells So Nice, and was originally recorded for the 1971 album LA Woman. It was discovered by co-producer Bruce Botnick. This is said to be very bluesy, […]

Much like they did for the 2007-08 reunion tour, Van Halen has crossed genres in selecting an opening act for their 2012 tour. According to Rolling Stone, none other than Kool and the Gang will open select shows when things kick off on Feb. 18 in Louisville, Ken. While the choice is somewhat of a […]

POWERSLAVE – a brand new IRON MAIDEN tribute band was formed by membersВ of A-MORAL, SYMBOLICВ and CASPER. They played a first sold out show back in November andВ now are hungry for more.В  You can check POWERSLAVE on the following dates andВ  locations: 20 JanuaryВ (Friday) -В Varna – Three Lions Pub – onstage: 9:30 pm; entry: 4 BGN. […]

Bob Weston, who was briefly a member of Fleetwood Mac in the early 70s, has died at the age of 64. The guitarist joined the band in 1972, replacing Danny Kirwan. He appeared on the Penguin album the following year, and then toured with them, before being fired in 1974. His departure paved the way […]

LAMB OF GOD will unleash its brand new studio effort ‘Resolution’В on 24В January 2012, but TMR’s Dr Stiffenstein already has a pretty clear idea about how it sounds: “Everything in ‘Resolution’ is superior to the straightforward ‘Wrath’ (2009) but like their guitar player Mark Morton told me in a recent phoner “in this band we do […]

Lostprophets are to release new album ‘Weapons’ through Epic on April 2. The song ‘Better Off Dead’ is now available as a free download. Get it here. The Welsh band started in 1997. Since which time they’ve released four albums, with the last three all making the Top Five in the UK, with 2006’s Liberation […]