The acclaimed history of Finnish symphonic metal superstars Nightwish, “Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006”, will soon be available in a new, improved English edition through North American publisher Bazillion Points.The book (view front cover in the left), written by Mape Ollila, can be pre-ordered now HERE.

Veteran California metallers Armored Saint have written a dozen of songs for their next studio album. The band plans on entering the studio with bassist Joey Vera handling the engineering and producing duties. Armored Saint’s current line-up features Joey next to John Bush (vocals), Jeff Duncan (guitar), Phil Sandoval (guitar) and Gonzo (drums). Armored Saint […]

Philadelphia’s metalcore veterans Turmoil have tapped Nate Johnson of Through the Eyes of the Dead to replace longtime frontman Jon Gula, who left the group in September. At present the band is working on its first album since 1999’s “The Process of…”. An early 2009 release through Eulogy Recordings is expected. Turmoil – “Playing Dead” […]

“Missing Cleveland”, the new video from Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, ex-Velvet Revolver), can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who has previously helmed videos for such artists as Red Hot Chili Pepper, Atreyu and Papa Roach. The song comes off Weiland’s second solo album, “Happy in Galoshes“. Scott Weiland – […]

The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ founder, main songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist Steve Perry talked to Tangra Mega Rock a couple of days before the American swing band’s first ever concert in Sofia, Bulgaria on December 13, 2008… Check out the entire interview HERE.

The new edition of the “Rock and Roll” weekly show on RE:TV shall feature an exclusive interview with Marky Ramone, as well as a short storyВ of the glitter rock era, tons of news and more… “Rock and Roll” is aired Fridays at 10:30 p.m. on RE:TV.

PJ Harvey has revealed that she has been working on a new album in collaboration with producer and composer John Parish. The CD shall be entitled “A Woman a Man Walked By”, and is due for release on March 30, 2009.

In Flames, Opeth, Amon Amarth, The Haunted and Yngwie Malmsteen are among among the nominated artists for the second annual Swedish Metal Awards, which will be held on January 23, 2009 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Here’s the complete list of nominees is as follows: Hard Rock: BULLET – “Bite the Bullet” YNGWIE MALMSTEEN – “Perpetual Flame” […]

Clan of XymoxВ shall play live at Sofia, Bulgaria’sВ Party Center “4 km” on December 20, 2008. Local support comes from Review.

Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway Tour tops the list of the biggest tours for 2008. The trek, promoted in North America and Europe by AEG Live, grossed $210.6 million and drew 2,157,675 fans. In second place is Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s Magic Tour, which grossed $204.5 million for the period. Springsteen reported another […]