Living legend Bob Dylan shall release a brand-new compilation CD on October 7 via Sony BMG. Entitled “The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 – Tell Tale Signs“, the effort will feature mainly rare and previously unreleased material from the period 1989-2006. One of the songs, entitled “Dreamin’ Of You“, has already a video that is available […]

Garbage singer Shirley Manson has appeared as a T-1000 liquid Terminator robot who morphs into a urinal in the US TV series “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles“.No kidding – the episode in which Shirley appears was broadcast on Fox TV on Monday, and the particular scene is available for watching here:

Roadrunner Records will release a special edition of Machine Head‘s latest album “The Blackening” on October 27. The issue will feature the original 2007 effort, as well as two additional discs – one CD and one DVD. Here’s the complete tracklist: Bonus CD (B-sides & Rarities 1994-2008):01. Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover)02. Alan’s […]

Sweden’s electro metallers Deathstars have just finished recording their new album.The CD is currently being mixed, and it’s title shall be “Deathglam“. Deathstars – “Cyanide“

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 […]

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“

Cult early-90’s Florida metallers Saigon Kick are to reunite next year, to play the Rock Gone Wild Festival in Iowa in August 2009. This will be the band’s first show in over 13 years, and hopefully not the last… Saigon Kick – “Hostile Youth“