Simon Cowell has secured the UK’s Christmas Number One slot despite brave efforts from Corey Taylor and Biffy Clyro fans. The X-Factor boss spent an extra ВЈ1 mln on making sure he won this year’s race, after losing out to Rage Against The Machine last year. And by allowing gameshow winner Matt Cardle to cover […]

S A M A E L have chosen ‘Lux Mundi’ (which translates as “Light of the World”) as title for their upcoming album due to be released on spring 2011. The album, which took almost three years to be completed, was recorded this summer after the band spent a few days in Germany on pre-production […]

AsВ previously reported, last Friday night, 17 December, saw the first edition of INDIE FEST 2010. Sofia 4 РљРњ party center hostedВ a solid crowd ofВ more than 500 fans andВ 5 Bulgarian indie bands on stage: – Leepra De Luxe– Ostava– Babyface Clan– Review– New Generation Pictures from the event courtesy ofВ Elena Nenkova andВ begemotВ are available at this location. […]

This will be the third edition of the Hardcore Massacre festival. The Box club will host on two consecutive night ten bands in total (five each day).В  Hardcore Masscre 3 on Friday and SaturdayВ (21В & 22 January). The bands on the bill are available on the official poster of the event below. More info on the […]

Finnish “battle metal” warriors Turisas will release their third album, ‘Stand Up And Fight’, via Century Media Records on the following dates: Finland, Japan: February 23, 2011Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 25, 2011Rest Of Europe: February 28, 2011Australia, New Zealand: March 4, 2011North America: March 8, 2011 The title track is available as a free download […]

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed that he is no longer playing with Avenged Sevenfold, a partnership that began nearly a year ago. Portnoy has issued the following: “Yes, the rumours are true…sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end. “The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without […]

Pop punks Paramore have lost two members following the departure of brothers Josh and Zac Farro. Guitarist Josh and his drummer brother founded the group with singer Hayley Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis back in 2004, and they went on to carve out a successful music career with the band. Josh sat out one of […]

Captain Beefheart, one of the most innovative and original talents of the past five decades, has died at the age of 69, from complications brought on through multiple sclerosis. Born Don Vliet, he took the name Don Van Vliet when he joined the Magic Band in 1965, before becoming Captain Beefheart when they signed to […]

Roger Waters made a rare tv appearance on Conan on Wednesday night. There were moments of fun and serious talk through the interview and, naturally, much of the conversation was based on The Wall and Roger’s current tour. Waters spoke of his original inspiration for the concept album, its relevance today and its influence 30 […]

Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore is prepping his third solo album, and he’s called on his buddy Beck to produce it. Moore spent time in California, recording the release at Beck’s home with the help of violinist Samara Lubeski (who was also featured on Moore’s previous album) and harpist Mary Littimore, according to Spin.com. “Beck […]