Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne has claimed that his former bandmate Bill Ward was incapable of joining them on their reunion tour - because he was too ‘overweight’.

British blues explosion the Temperance Movement have announced dates for a massive autumn-winter UK headline tour.

Katy Perry has unveiled a brand new teaser for her new single Roar, which hits shelves on August 12.

This year at Bloodstock, many of the bands on the bill - even the mighty Slayer - are stopping by for a stint in the signing tent to scribble for the Bloodstock faithful! Check out the schedule below and plan your day to accommodate your chance to say hi to your favourites.  

Former Sugababe Siobhan Donaghy has confessed that she wasn’t entirely sure about reuniting with her former bandmates, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan, who together now form new girl-group Mutya Keisha Siobhan. 

Diana Vickers has revealed the music video for her new single, Music To Make Boys Cry, the title-track of her forthcoming second studio album.

Perception is a major part of modern music. Perhaps it shouldn't be, but it is. Unfortunately for the Dangerous Summer, they're an easy target for music fans fond of labels. Named after an Ernest Hemingway novel, not always the most endearing social media presence...you get the the picture.

Following yesterday’s news that Beady Eye had pulled out of Belgian and Japanese festival appearances following an injury to guitarist Gem Archer, the band have now released a statement revealing he is suffering from ‘severe head trauma’.

The new video by the Family Rain is an interactive experience that transports the viewer to the heart of their live show. As the band perform new single Reason To Die, fans can manipulate the experience using any one of 16 different cameras. The video can be paused while retaining the ability to still move around the stage at will.

Scarlette Fever will release her new single, Sunday Best, on September 23 as a forerunner to her upcoming ''Single White Female' EP.

Moya has announced she’ll be continuing her tour with Rod Stewart, after a personal invitation to return later this year, for an extra nine UK dates.

All Tomorrow's Parties have called-off the upcoming I'll Be Your Mirror event, which was due to go ahead on November 2.

The Melvins will release 'Tres Cabrones' through Ipecac on November 5, having reunited with original drummer Mike Dillard.

Keeping the beacon of rock music well and truly alight, the Answer have unveiled the video for their new single, Spectacular.

Bob Dylan will exhibit a series of his pastel works at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

It may seem like a contradiction, but it's a marvellous time to have the blues. At present, the scene is awash with precocious youngsters and seasoned pros expertly dragging the howling sounds of the Delta into the 21st century. Few have contributed to the resurgence in blues music with the same quality as guitarist, singer and songwriter Aynsley Lister.

Acoustic guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner has confirmed details of an intimate London performance at the Islington Assembly Hall. The special performance will take place on September 2, just after the August 26 release of his new album 'Studio Zoo'.

AFI have continued to build towards the release of 'Burials' by streaming a new track, 17 Crimes.

Kavinsky has confirmed a one-off show at London's Koko for December 3.

Example has released a statement about his - or his ex-record label’s - brand new ‘#hits’ compilation album, the release of which he claims was out of his control.