U2’s iconic frontman Bono is one of the most respected musicians in the world and his international recognition reached a new level this month after he was given the prestigious French title of ‘Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters’.

Motörhead axesmith Phil Campbell has given an encouraging update on Lemmy's recent health struggles, after the iconic frontman's condition forced the band to cancel their summer tour.

A clean slate can be an intimidating thing, but for MC Lord Magrão and Suzie Blake, a fresh start proved to be just what they needed.

Following the announcement of his September acoustic tour, Liam Fray has announced two further shows, with Manchester and Glasgow matinees, and venue upgrade in Liverpool to the O2 Academy. Manchester’s Bipolar Sunshine have been confirmed as support for all dates. 

This competition has now closed. Congratulations to Tamalyn Roberts, Sophie Hedley and Sandra Curry!

Having signed a deal with Sony last month, Britain's Got Talent duo Richard and Adam Johnson are set to release their debut album on July 29. Stereoboard have 3 copies of the album to give away in our new competition below!

American rockers Fall Out Boy have recorded ‘eight or nine’ songs with singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, Pete Wentz has confirmed.

Oxford indie-rockers Foals have unveiled a brand new Voyeur remix of their track ‘Bad Habit’ and you can grab a peek of the track below.

UK tech-metallers Monuments have announced the last few European tour dates that will wrap up the touring cycle of their last album 'Gnosis'. Co-headline will come from the Australian alternative rock outfit Dead Letter Circus.

After HMV entered administration at the start of the year, the future of its dozens of UK and Ireland stores were left in doubt, and until it was offered a lifeline by Hilco, thousands of people were set to be out of a job. Some 132 were saved by Hilco’s £50million rescue package, but unfortunately for the people of Derry, they didn’t make the cut. But now, one former worker has decided to open his own music store there - and he’s named it HVM.

Enter Shikari have announced the reissue of their debut album 'Take To The Skies' as a limited edition double coloured vinyl.

CSS will play two UK shows this September, in London and Sheffield. The band will perform at The Plug in Sheffield on September 21 and Heaven in London on September 22.

Rising Irish four-piece the Strypes have announced the details of their debut album ‘Snapshot’, ahead of their massive role supporting the Arctic Monkeys on their upcoming UK tour.

Night Verses have been announced as main support to LA’s letlive. on their European dates in September and October.

Manic Street Preachers have added a new show to their Autumn tour, confirming a visit to Belfast's Ulster Hall for Friday 21 September.

Carrying on with their incredibly busy live period, with support tours, US shows and festivals galore, Blitz Kids have now announced they will be heading out on a small collection of UK headline shows in August and September. These shows will be followed by a UK support run with the Blackout.

Another year, another weekend of getting soaked to the skin while watching a selection of the finest British bands around. Wait a second, what’s this? Arriving on site for the early entry Thursday night line-up, the sun is out, with barely a cloud in the sky, and the temperature is rocketing. This is pretty much a 2000trees first, and a welcome relief after the mudbath that was last year’s event.

One Direction have begun the countdown to the release of their new single and video, Best Song Ever. The new video features each of the boys playing a different character, with some of the guys wearing prosthetics.

Kings Of Leon have unveiled Supersoaker, the first single from their eagerly-anticipated new record, Mechanical Bull.

This competition has now closed. Congratulations to Matthew Royle!

As part of his short run of July UK live dates, Latin guitar maestro Carlos Santana will perform at Manchester Arena tomorrow night, Thursday 18 July, and Stereoboard have TWO e-tickets (Block E, Row G, face value £68.55 each!) up for grabs in our new competition below. The competition will close at midday tomorrow so enter now!

Each version of Nine Inch Nails’ latest album ‘Hesitation Marks’ - digital download, CD, deluxe CD, and vinyl - has been given its own album artwork, designed by Russell Mills.