Rock Express
Cover of the 32nd issue, featuring Ozzy Osbourne | |
Editor-in-Chiefs | Branko Rogošić |
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Categories | Music magazine |
Frequency | Monthly |
Publisher | Rock Express |
Year founded | 1997 |
First issue | October 1997 |
Final issue | December 2004 |
Country |
FR Yugoslavia (1997-2003) SCG (2003-2004) |
Language | Serbian |
Rock Express (Serbian Cyrillic: Рок Експрес) was a Serbian music magazine.
History
Rock Express was founded in 1997.[1] The magazine's Editor-in-Chiefs was Branko Rogošić.[1] The first issue was released in October 1997, and the last, 42nd issue was released in December 2004.[1]
Metal Express
In January 1999, Rock Express started to publish Metal Express, dedicated to heavy metal music.[1] Metal Express was initially released as a supplement for Rock Express, but later appeared as an independent publication. The last, 15th issue of Metal Express was released in April 2004.[1]
Rock Express Records
In 1997, Rock Express started its own record label, Rock Express Records.[2] The label was mostly heavy metal-oriented.[3] Some of the artists that have been signed to Rock Express Records include:
- Draconic[3]
- Kraljevski Apartman[3]
- May Result[3]
The label also reissued albums by former Yugoslav heavy metal acts, most notably Gordi and Heller, and issued albums by foreign acts like Strapping Young Lad and Brujeria for the Serbian market.[3]