The Bulgarian bands Death Squad (on the photo), O.H., Avril in Blood Рё Unreal shall do a charity cocnert on June 29 at Sofia’s The Club. Tickets cost 7 leva / 3 Euro. All proceeds shall be given to a couple of children whose home was burnt to the ground a month ago.

Coldplay are set to work with film director Anton Corbijn – the man who created the biopic about Joy Division’s late singer Ian Curtis, “Control“. He’ll direct the video for “Viva La Vida” – the upcoming single for the band’s new album, “Viva La Vida Or Death and All His Friends“. Corbijn has previously directed […]

NWOBHM legends Saxon have spread the news via the official website of being honored by Metallica last weekend. That’s when the four horsemen performed some Saxon stuff during their set at the Rock am Ring festival in Germany, as you can see below: Metallica honour Saxon

After spreading the title track of their upcoming full-length studio album “Saints of Los Angeles” (view cover in the left) to the masses, Motley Crue have posted another song from the CD at myspace.com/motleycrue. The tune is called “Motherfucker of the Year“, and the album itself shall officially surface on June 24. Motley Crue – […]

This year’s Download Festival shall try to set a new world – for the most number of people painted to look like Kiss. The aim is to make up over 400 fans in the unmistakable Kiss make-up. The painting starts at 1 p.m. on June 13, and will end at 4 p.m. During this time […]

Nufry, best known as leader of the Bulgarian bands BastardolomeyВ and Panican Whyasker, became a father for the second time! The little heiress’ name is Theodora. Congraturaltions and cheeeeeeers!!! Panican Whyasker – “Lara Croft“

Wickeda, CrowfishВ and A-Moral shall tour Bulgaria in October 2008. Some of the venues are still to be announced, but here’s how the plan looks in general so far: October 16 – Vratza, Bulgaria October 17 – Maskata, Sofia, Bulgaria October 18 – Puzzle Club, Plovdiv, Bulgaria October 19 – KDK, Haskovo, Bulgaria October 20 – […]

In a statement at stevelukather.net, Toto‘s leader Steve Lukather has stated: “The fact is yes, I have left Toto. There is no more Toto. I told the guys before the last leg of our tour.” Toto – “Africa“

Danish metal hopes Raunchy are streaming their entire new album, “Wasteland Discotheque” (view cover in the left), on myspace.com/raunchy. Due on June 30 in Europe, the CD will surface via Lifeforce Records and is going to feature 12 tracks. Raunchy – “Phantoms“

According to Reuters, AC/DC will sell their new album only through Wal-Mart Stores Inc. This way the Australian hard rock legends become the latest veteran act to pact exclusively with the retail giant, following Journey, The Eagles and Garth Brooks. The follow-up to 2000’s “Stiff Upper Lip” is expected to come out this autumn.