NEWS

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 […]

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 […]

The names of the bands scheduled to perform at this year’s edition of theВ ReadingВ and Leeds Festivals in England, set to take place on August 22-24, have been revealed now. The events shall be headlined by Metallica, Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers, Manic Street Preachers, Bullet for My Valentine […]

OnslaughtВ and Carnal Forge have rescheduled their show in Sofia, Bulgaria forВ May 4, 2008. Check out the Gig Guide (from the menu in the left) for details.

The brand-new video from the collaborative album “Raising Sand” by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss can be viewed below. The song chosen is “Please Read the Letter“. If you like what you hear, vote for it in ourВ Tuborg Top 40 Mega Rock Chart. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – “Please Read the Letter“