Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that he is currently battling cancer. 

Leeds-based To Kill a King have announced a UK tour for October, which includes a show at London's KOKO, one of their biggest headline shows to date.

Following the success of her ‘Stay Out’ EP, Nina Nesbitt will release her new EP ‘Way in the World’ on 22 July through Island Records. 

Pop-rock trio Hanson are back with their brand new album ‘Anthem’, which is set to be released on July 1 in the UK and Europe, along with the album’s lead single ‘Get The Girl Back’. The announcement coincides with plans for the UK and European leg of the world tour, which is set for this December.

Liam Gallagher has once again hit out at - and at the same time, praised - One Direction, this time describing their music as ‘shit’ while simultaneously bigging up their rock star attitudes!

Modfather Paul Weller, the man who never seems to come off the road, has announced yet more shows for the autumn.

The Rolling Stones are known for inviting some of music’s most respected and well-loved musicians to join them on stage to perform with them, and on their current US tour, it’s been no different; the likes of superstar singer Katy Perry, ex-boyfriend hating country star Taylor Swift, and rock god Dave Grohl have all appeared alongside them - and last night, Arcade fire’s Win Butler became the latest!

White Lies have announced a three-night residency at London's Hoxton Bar And Grill for July 23, 24 and 25. White Lies will use the intimate dates to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the band's first ever gig at the same venue. New tracks from the band's forthcoming album 'Big TV' will be performed alongside their earlier classics. Head to whitelies.com for details on how to win tickets.

Simon Cowell may be one of the biggest forces in the pop music industry right now, but there’s no denying he’s probably one of the most hated, too - there’s always stories of celebrities and musicians alike damning Cowell and his X Factor/Britain’s Got Talent shows. But, over the weekend, Cowell was attacked by someone he most likely wasn’t expecting one bit - after a contestant on BGT threw eggs at him!

With one foot on a monitor, Silje Tombre screams: “We are here to claim the throne”. It's 10.30 on a Thursday night and Blood Command are tearing through Cult Of The New Beat, the centrepiece of a thrilling, brutal set at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach.

Don't tell anyone, but I think we have a kick-ass tune for summer on our hands. In fact, it may be kick-ass classic. The third single from hip hop duo SHY & DRS features 1970s rock giants Nazareth, and it's a powerful 'rap ballad' that, to put it bluntly, is awesome.

American singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton will be coming back to the UK in October as part of a new autumn-winter European tour.

PlayStation is to exclusively stream the Orange Amplification Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2013. In a global deal with TeamRock, access to the live performances, award presentations and the artists will be available to watch live for the first time.

American superstar Justin Timberlake has confirmed that his ‘20/20 Experience’ world tour will hit the UK next year, answering the prayers of his countless British admirers.

Leicestershire's Kyte seem to spend a large amount of time away from home these days, having carved out a reputation for themselves in Japan. Perhaps this should not be a surprise. The subtle electropop of ‘Love to be Lost’ sounds tailor-made for a sleek, smart Tokyo. 

British EDM duo Basement Jaxx have added two Scottish dates to their winter UK tour. The two shows will take place at Edinburgh's Picture House on December 2 and at Glasgow's Academy on December 3.

It hasn’t been an easy road for Dinosaur Pile-Up since their 2010 debut ‘Growing Pains’. With a revolving door policy that would make Spinal Tap weak at the knees, frontman Matt Bigland could have been forgiven for throwing in the towel long ago.

Tennessee rockers Kings Of Leon will release their new album, titled 'Mechanical Bull', on Monday 24 September.

You Me At Six will support 30 Seconds To Mars on the German leg of their forthcoming autumn European tour.

White Wizzard have confirmed the first dates for a European headlining tour, which kicks off on September 27th in Brighton.