Cavalera Conspiracy – the super-project formerly known as Inflikted and featuring Max Cavalera (vocals, rhythm guitar), Igor Cavalera (drums), Marc Rizzo (lead guitar) and Joe Duplantier (bass) – have announced they’ll release their debut full-length studio album on March 24 in Europe via Roadrunner Records. The still untitled record is currently being mixed at Undercity […]

The American death metal egyptologists Nile have uploaded the video for their song “Papyrus Containing the Spell to Preserve Its Possessor from Attacks Against He Who Is in the Water” on the Internet. Check it out below. The track comes off the band’s latest studio album, “Ithyphallic”, which came out in July via Nuclear Blast.

Chicago-based rockers SOiL (no to be confused with L.A.’s Soil) have recorded a cover version of Soundgarden‘s early 90’s track “Rusty Cage”. You may check it out at the quartet’s official MySpace profile at www.myspace.com/soil.

Most of Evil Music confirmed the upcoming show of MardukВ in Sofia, Bulgaria. The concert, featuring also In Battle, ZonariaВ and Artisan, shall take place at the Black Box ClubВ on January 9 (Wednesday). The start shall be given at 7 p.m., with tickets costing 25В leva / 13 EuroВ (pre-sale via Eventim.bg)В and 30В leva / 15 EuroВ at the door. The […]

The Greek ska/punk/reggae band 63 High shall play two shows in Bulgaria next weekend – on December 22 at Sofia’s Toucan Bluzz & Rock Bar (together with Remont and Proidoha), and on December 23 at Plovdiv’sВ Petnoto ClubВ (with Scratch the Pitch). Additional info about both shows can be found in our GIG GUIDE.

Following the hysteria caused by Led Zeppelin’s reunion on Monday, without wasting time plans were announced for a Robert Plant biography to be published. The book will surface on February 28, 2008 under the title “Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page & The Solo Years“, and shall follow the entire life of the legendary singer […]

After leading and dealing with Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom, Kaada/Patton, Hemophiliac and who knows what else, Mike Patton has decided to start another project – this time with Dan “The Automator” Nakamura, whom he already collaborated with in Lovage. There’s nothing for sure so far, but we’ll keep you informed, […]

The Police‘s reunion trek led all tours in 2007 with a gross that has passed $212 million and is still climbing. The global tour moved more than 1.8 million tickets. Second are Genesis with their Turn It on Again Tour. Phil Colling & Co. did 46 shows and grossed $129 million. Third for the year […]

Dutch extreme prog/math metal masters Textures have entered Split Second Sound Studio to begin recording their new album for an early 2008 release. The production duties are being handled by guitarist Jochem Jacobs, who also oversaw the recording process for the group’s latest CD, “Drawing Circles” (2006).

The news was spread that current Velvet Revolver and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash will make a guest appearance on the new album by Italian pop-rock superstar Vasco Rossi (on the photo). Tentatively titled “Disco Volante”, the CD is due in the spring. The 55-year old Vasco Rossi has 21 albums behind his back. […]