The most requested songs at funerals in West Australia are now not traditional hymns, but… football theme songs, as well as… rock anthems, manly by the likes of AC/DC and Metallica. Here’s what one of the local funeral directors had to say: “In the last few years there have been requests for more contemporary music […]

A release party for the birth of Metallica‘s new albumВ “Death Magnetic“В shall take place onВ September 16В at the Backstage ClubВ in Sofia, Bulgaria. Start – 9 p.m. Entrance – free.

Tomorrow, September 12, we’ll mark one year since the tragic death of one Bulgaria’s most talented rock drummers – Michail “Tzuro” Yalandjiev. May he rest in peace.

The Associated Press reports that progressive rock legends Yes have replaced their iconic singer Jon Anderson due to illnes. Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White and Oliver Wakeman have decided to go on with a new vocalist. The guy’s name is Benoit David, hailing from the Canadian Yes tribute band Close to the Edge. A […]

A short time ago we informed you that Pain will release their new album, “Cynic Paradise” (view cover in the left), on October 31 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to “Psalms of Extinction” (2007) will contain 11 electro-metal tracks, two of them featuring duets between mastermind Peter Tagtgren and Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon. “Cynic Paradise” […]

FirewindВ shall play live inВ Sofia, BulgariaВ onВ December 12, 2008 at the Blue Box Club.

D_2 shall open the new season at Sofia’s The Club with a live show on September 20 (Saturday). D_2 – “Here & Now“

French composer Hector Zazou has died on Monday, September 8, aged 60. Zazou, who fell seriously ill earlier this year, was a producer and collaborator who fused classical influences with electronic music. His most recently completed album, “In the House of Mirrors“, is due for release imminently. Rest in peace. Hector Zazou – “Jeanne d’Arc“

Polish extreme metal bulldozers Behemoth are to release a new EP in November. The effort will contain seven tracks united under the name “Ezkaton“. Behemoth – “Chant for Ezkaton 2000” (live)

Following the recent departure of Thomas Gabriel Fischer, Celtic Frost have now officially split up. The members of the influential Swiss band have decided to lay the name to rest permanently. Respect. Celtic Frost – “Circle of the Tyrants“