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For a band attuned to the act of survival, ‘The Hunting Party’ is a bold album title. Linkin Park are one of nu-metal’s few genuine success stories, having evolved from the rap-rock riffage of their debut into a group capable of producing arena-shaking anthems and epic electronica.

The Libertines have confirmed a series of European dates to complement their summer stops at Hyde Park and Glasgow’s Barrowland.

Hozier has announced details of a new London headline show for later in the year.

Jason Mraz has announced details of a brand new album and three An Evening With... UK shows for the autumn.

Chevelle have lined up a string of European headline dates, including a visit to the UK in the autumn.

Iggy Azalea, Kiesza, Ella Henderson, Rixton and Austin Mahone have been added to the bill for Capital FM’s Summertime Ball.

Kanye West and Justin Vernon are among the possible guests on James Blake’s new record.

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Early Bird tickets for next year’s Download Festival are on sale now.

Fresh from an appearance at last weekend's Download Festival, Suicide Silence have confirmed a one-off headline show at London's Borderline.

Nana Mouskouri has lined up three special UK shows for September.

Delain have confirmed a handful of shows for the autumn.

The Subways have unveiled the video for their one off summer single, My Heart Is Pumping to a Brand New Beat.

Weezer have confirmed that their new album will be called ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’.

Opeth have scheduled a clutch of UK shows for October.

Turbowolf have lined up dates for a December UK headline tour, as part of the Download Freezes Over series.

Alt-J have confirmed a second show at Manchester's O2 Apollo for September 20.

Jay Z and Beyonce are to bring their On The Run tour to Paris this September.

Justin Currie will hit the road later this year, confirming dates for a November UK tour.

The 1975, having announced their biggest UK tour to date, are in pole position on this week’s Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart. The indie-pop quartet have been adding new shows left, right and centre and will now play four nights at Manchester’s O2 Apollo and two at London’s Alexandra Palace this autumn.

After The Burial have confirmed dates for an autumn UK tour.