Madness will play a festive gig at London’s O2 Arena right before Christmas, on December 19. The band is set to play songs from both their forthcoming new album, rumoured to be titled “The Liberty of Norton Folgate“, as well as hits from their back catalogue. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 4. Madness – […]

Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has entered Robert Lang Studios in the end of March to record his debut solo album. The effort, which is being produced by Neil Kernon, is expected to surface this autumn.

Peter Slavov, known as the drummer of FSB – one of the most popular and beloved Bulgarian rock bands during the last 3 decades – passed away on April 1 at the age of 66. Rest in peace. FSB – “Ten Years After“

Total Rock reports that Californian punk rockers Rancid are currently compiling a DVD. It’s going to feature 18 of the band’s videos and should be available shortly… Rancid – “Nihilism“

It’s official – Velvet Revolver have fired frontman Scott Weiland because of his “increasingly erratic behaviour”. The band played its last show with the singer yesterday, April 1, at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, Holland. Velvet Revolver intend to go on with a new vocalist, while Scott is reuniting with his previous outfit, Stone […]

A new compilation, entitled “Radiohead: The Best of“, will be released via the band’s old label Parlophone on June 2. The 29-track collection will span two CDs, and features songs from Radiohead’s entire career before the release of their most recent album, “In Rainbows”. Here’s the complete tracklist of “Radiohead: The Best of”: CD 1: […]

Bulgaria’s indie rock leaders Ostava shall present the songs off their upcoming, fourth full-length studio album live at Sofia’s Yalta Club on April 10. The CD itself, entitled “Rock’n’Roll Song Designers?”, shall surface some days later via Virginia Records. Остава – “Baby“

After aВ  22-year-long career and numerous personal problems during the last decade or so, the news many of you have been expecting was officially announced by Stratovarius mainman Timo Tolkki. To put it short, it goes like this: “It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. […]

Two of progressive metal’s finest bands – Dream Theater and Opeth – have joined forces for the inaugural Progressive Nation Tour. The shows start on May 2 in Los Angeles and shall go on until June 1. Dream Theater will headline the tour, with Opeth providing main support. The bill is rounded out by Between […]

The Italian superstar Zucchero shall take part in this year’s edition of Music Idol (the Bulgarian version of Pop Idol). This shall happen right before the singer’s show at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 4, 2008. Zucchero – “Wonderful Life“