Keith Richards shall release a Christmas-themed download on December 11 through iTunes. The word goes about two cover versions recorded by The Rolling Stones guitarist back in 1979 and 2003 – respectively “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry and “Pressure Drop” by Toots & The Maytals.

Bulgaria’s Sofia-based Stroeja ClubВ shall release a double alternative rock compilation CD in the very end of December 2007 (working title – “Credit to the Nation”). The effort shall feature brand-new or unreleased songs by bands from the USA, Germany, Russia, as well as by some of the most popular contemporary Bulgarian indie bands, namely Wickeda, […]

The 2008 Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday, December 6. Kanye West leads the field for the 50th annual Grammy Awards with eight nominations, followed by Amy Winehouse with six and the Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain, each of whom received five nods. What’s probably more intriguing for our readers, however, are some […]

Frank Sinatra is set to be immortalised on a postage stamp. The legendary crooner will appear on the United States Postal Service First Class Mail stamp, to commemorate his contribution to American culture. The image to appear on the stamp will be unveiled next Wednesday, December 12 – Ol’ Blue Eyes’ birthday. Sinatra was born […]

Former Death, Testament, Dark Angel and Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan joined Canadian metallers Zimmers Hole. The band’s current line-up is rounded up by Strapping Young Lad’s Byron Stroud (bass; also in Fear Factory) and Jed Simon (guitar), vocalist Chris Valagao and guitarist Chris Stanley.

A statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott will be unveiled on February 24, 2008 at a rock extravaganza at Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia. Scheduled performers during the event include Rose Tattoo, The Screaming Jets, Noiseworks and the all-star band The Party Boys, featuring members of Status Quo, Mondo Rock, Buffallo, The Valentines, as […]

Veteran rockers Journey announced they’ve found a new lead vocalist. The honour has been given to Arnel Pineda (on the photo; ex-The Zoo), who replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who, on the other hand, parted ways with the band earlier this year after stepping in for Steve Augeri. Arnel Pineda hails from the Philippines and describes […]

Rob Zombie‘s recent remake of “Halloween” is scheduled for release on DVD on December 18 (view cover in the left). The director himself said the disc will contain his “unrated” longer cut of the movie, loads of deleted scenes, documentaries and other bonus features.

OnВ December 23В theВ Mask ClubВ inВ Sofia, BulgariaВ shall hos a Christmas charity concert featuring the local rock bands Zona, The A.X.E. ProjectВ and Yuvigi. The tickets shall cost 5 leva / 2.5 Euro, and the entire income shall be endowed on an urgent kidney transplantation needed by Mr. Svetomir Yanarov.

Roadrunner Records have set a January 29, 2008 release date for a retrospective collection from legendary Florida death metallers Obituary. Entitled appropriately enough “The Best of Obituary” (view cover in the left), the CD will feature following 13 tracks from the band’s career: 01. Internal Bleeding02. ’til Death03. Slowly We Rot04. Cause of Death05. Chopped […]