Oasis‘ mastermind Noel Gallagher has recruited Chris Sharrock, who used to drum for Robbie Williams, as a replacement foe the departed Zak Starkey. This move is sure to infuriate Robbie, as he and Oasis have an ongoing feud due to the fact that some time ago Noel called the former Take That singer a “fat […]

Dutch symphonic metallers Within Temptation are planing to release a live DVD in September. It is going to feature footage recorded during the band’s February 7, 2008 concert in Rotterdam together with the Metropole Orchestra and a classical choir. The event also featured a set by Keith Kaputo of Life of Agony. Within Temptation – […]

Cradle of Filth are teming up with Gorgoroth, Moonspell, Septic Flesh and Asrai for a European tour in the very end of the year. The shows, united under the name The Darkest Tour, shall pass through most Western and Central European countries from December 1-20.

OnВ June 8, 2008В theВ National Palace of CultureВ in Sofia, Bulgaria shall be shattered by “the collossus of Italian popular music” – Toto Cutugno. The event starts at 7 p.m., and is being promoted by DS MusicВ and J&K Production. Rrrrrrooooock! Toto Cutugno – “L’italiano” (live’n’loud!)

Bulgaria’s rock veteran lady Milena Slavova is expecting a daughter in September. The kid shall be called Queen…

Phoenix Books and Gene Simmons – the New York Times best-selling author, reality TV star, and Kiss bassist and vocalist – present an entertaining mix of narrative history and Simmons’ own unique philosophy about the inception and legacy of prostitution with his enlightening new book. Entitled “Ladies of the Night“, it is poised to hit […]

While Nevermore are working on material for the follow-up to 2005’s “This Godless Endeavor”, tentatively due in early 2009 via Century Media, guitarist Jeff Loomis is putting the finishing touches to his solo album. The effort has been just mixed by Grammy award-winning producer Neil Kernon, and is going to be all-instrumental.

Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Jonathan Davis, Serj Tankian, Hellyeah, Sevendust, Shadows Fall, Cavalera Conspiracy, Apocalyptica, In This Moment and an all-star tribute to late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott are scheduled to appear on the main stage at this year’s one-off Ozzfest, due to be held August 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, Texas. Second […]

The Bulgarian bandВ ShangriВ LaВ shall perform at this year’s edition of the B’estFestВ in Romania (formerly known as B’estival). The event, scheduled to take place on July 4-6В and 11В at the Romexpo in Bucharest, is going to feature sets by Judas Priest, Primal Fear, Ross the Boss, Cypress Hill, UNKLE, Alanis Morissette, Apollo 440, Kaiser Chiefs, Manic Street Preachers, […]

Death metal masters Vader shall celebrate their 25th anniversary with a smashing live show in their native Poland. The event, scheduled to take place onВ August 30В at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, is going to feature sets by Samael, Entombed, Nile, Gorefest, Rotting Christ, Grave, Krisiun, Septic Flesh, and of course Vader themselves.