Rock legend Alice Cooper has revealed that his forthcoming studio album, entitled “Along Came a Spider“, is about 75% complete. The concept record based on James Patterson’s novel is planned for an August release. Before that, on July 6, Alice Cooper shall perform at the Kaliakra Rock Fest 2008 in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Alice Cooper – […]

Therion founder, mastermind and only original member Christofer Johnsson has remained alone. He’s split with the rest of the band due to the usual “creative differences”. However, this doen’t mean Therion are splitting up. Therion – “To Mega Therion” (live)

One-time Machine Head drummer Chris Kontos (on the photo), who played on the debut album “Burn My Eyes”, has joined the reunited Forbidden. The band is currently lining up some European shows for the summer… Forbidden – “Step By Step“

On May 10В the 3В Ushi ClubВ inВ Sofia, BulgariaВ shall host a party dedicated to the music of the bands set to perform at this year’s Wave-Gotik-Treffen. TheВ songs shall be chosen by VJ Gorgon, DJ GothprinceВ and DJ Psychoma, the start shall be given at 9:30 p.m., and the entrance is going to cost you just 3 Euro. As for […]

The official homepage of the Lovech Party Fest 2008 has been launched. Check it out at lovechpartyfest.com. As we already informed you, the event, set to take place in Lovech, Bulgaria on May 6-11, shall end with free shows by Twisted Sister (May 10)В andВ W.A.S.P. (May 11).

The “first 100% metal festival” to ever be held in Africa will take place on June 21-22 in Casablanca, Morocco, and shall be called CASA Gateways Festival. Acts confirmed to perform at the two-day event include Poland’s Behemoth, Italy’s Graveworm, France’s Nightmare and Fleshdoll, Belgium’s Emeth, Norway’s Syrach, Portugal’s Requiem Laus, UAE’s Nevercell, Jordan’s Ajdath, […]

Bay Area thrash metal legends Testament are currently streaming their entire new album, “The Formation of Damnation“, on their MySpace page at myspace.com/testamentlegions The CD itself (view cover in the left) is scheduled for release on April 28 via Nuclear Blast. Testament – “Souls of Black“

The young American quintet Cinder Road shall support KissВ on their show in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 16.В The event is scheduled to take place at the Academic Stadium. Cinder Road – “Get In Get Out“

Deep Purple, Paul Simon, Lenny Kravitz, Babyshambles, Gnarls Barkley, Alicia Keys, Herbie Hancock, Petula Clark, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen and Sheryl Crow are among the 90 acts set to perform across the two main stages at this year’s (42nd) Montreux Jazz Festival. The legendary event is set to take place on […]

The young Bulgarian punk/ska band The LivingdeadВ shall play live at this year’s edition of the annual Tattoo Fest. The event is scheduled to take place onВ May 3-4В at theВ Hristo Botev HallВ in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Livingdead