Ice-T has promised fans that his thrash metal crossover band Body Count will be making a return next year.

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks have announced plans to release a new album, ‘Wig Out At Jagbags’.

Could we see the return of Sonisphere UK in 2014? It looks like a pretty huge event will be taking place at Knebworth Park next year, that's for sure. Dates have been unveiled for what is described as "a festival to celebrate 40 years of Rock Music at Knebworth Park".

Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper has announced three UK shows for April 2014.

London pop outfit Neon Jungle have previewed their next single, Braveheart, which will land on January 19.

Anticipation continues to build towards the release of Katy B’s second album 'Little Red', with her announcement of a new UK tour for March 2014.

The new Wu-Tang Clan album is being delayed by the absence of some of the group’s members, according to RZA.

Electro outfit Metronomy have announced plans to release a new album in March next year.

Tinie Tempah has announced today that his UK tour, due to start next month, will be moving to March and April 2014. The reshuffle follows issues with Tinie's rehearsal schedule, meaning he has not had the necessary time to put together a show that fans have come to expect. 

Since their inception in 2001, Funeral For A Friend’s career has had its share of twists and turns. Releasing a genre-defining classic, ‘Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation’, as their debut album was always going to be a bit of a grumble to follow, but with their latest record, 'Conduit', they have recaptured former glories.

After bringing the second leg of his Genesis Revisited Tour to a close last week, Steve Hackett has announced a 12-date Genesis Extended Tour for October 2014. 

Following last week’s CMA awards performance, where he gave a live debut to The Outsiders, the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, Eric Church will be returning to the UK in 2014 for three shows.

It's 2013. The London Underground still smells funny, Freddo bars are extortionately priced and Ghost have covered an ABBA song. With a ridiculous curve ball following their salacious sophomore effort 'Infestissumam' earlier this year, the Swedish masters of devilment have returned with a covers EP. Produced by Dave Grohl and featuring tunes originally penned by Depeche Mode and ABBA, could this be one step too far?

Jurassic 5 have announced a handful of UK appearances for June 2014, including a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.

Alkaline Trio have confirmed a series of UK tour dates for April 2014, with Bayside set to tag along as support. 

Manic Street Preachers have confirmed details of a new UK tour for Spring 2014.

Matt Willis - one third of Busted, and a member of brand new supergroup McBusted - has revealed that his former band were offered a spot on ITV2 show The Big Reunion.

Members of the Yellow Dogs, a band comprised of Iranian expatriates based in Brooklyn, are among the dead following a shooting in East Williamsburg.

Florida's Boyce Avenue have confirmed dates for a new European tour, including a UK visit in April 2014. 

Vance Joy will return to London for a special One Night Only show at St Stephen's Church in Shepherd's Bush.