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” […]

Jonathan Davis (Korn), Marilyn Manson, Amy Lee (Evanescence), Rise Against, Flyleaf, Devotchka and others have reworked songs from the soundtrack to Tim Burton’s 1993 movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” for the upcoming CD collection “Nightmare Revisited“. The disc (view cover in the left), which drops September 30, will feature 21 one tunes. One of them […]

Bulgarian skasters WickedaВ and punk rock Crowfish shall do a joint national tour in October. Check out all dates and venues in our GIG GUIDE.

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 […]

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“