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Saturday, 09 April 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Biohazard, Young Guns and Skindred are among the 43 newest additions to this year’s Download Festival in June. These latest confirmations will join previously-announced acts such as headliners System of a Down, Linkin Park and Def Leppard, as well as The Darkness, Pendulum and Alice Cooper. Other new additions to the Donington rock event include Children of Bodom, Anti-Flag, Sevendust, CKY, letlive and comedian Al Murray’s band T-34.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Pop legends Hanson return to the UK with a new album and 5 shows over 5 consecutive nights playing their 5 albums to date in their entirety.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Dave Ball
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Chicago alt rockers Madina Lake have dropped the heaviest hint yet that they are ready to tour again, less than a year after Matthew Leone was hospitalised with a fractured skull and swollen brain after intervening in a domestic fight between another couple in June 2010.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Brit Floyd, the Pink Floyd Tribute Show, have announced a UK tour with a brand new show celebrating the amazing musical legacy of Pink Floyd! Created by Chas Cole and Damian Darlington the long time producer and musical director of 'The Australian Pink Floyd Show'.
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Competitions
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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With over 11 million worldwide sales over the past 3 years, a million in the UK alone Cascada has become one of the biggest dance acts in the World and now they return to the UK for three UK tour dates for June 2011.
See below for details on how you could win a pair of tickets to one of the UK shows.
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Tour News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Brad Norris
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Stereoboard.com has learnt that American R’n’B star Chris Brown looks set to announce some UK tour dates very soon.
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Music News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Hayley Williams has defended herself after fans called her recent decision to appear on the front cover of Cosmopolitan ‘hypocritical’. The Paramore frontwoman has claimed that she has always wanted to stay out of the media spotlight in the past, but is now ready to embrace her role as a “powerful female” in the public eye.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Evanescence have announced that they will be entering the studio this week to begin the follow-up to their 2006 release, ‘The Open Door’. The band began sessions on the release as early as February last year, working with English producer Steve Lillywhite. However, the album’s production was put into question when the band abandoned the recording, citing problems with their label as the main cause.
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Music Reviews
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Owen Sheppard
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Super groups seem to be popping up all over the place these days with the likes of Them Crooked Vultures, The Damned Things and anything of Jack White’s design from the last four years all stirring up headlines. So here is to anyone who thought the US punk and post hardcore scene was on the descent. An out of this world, face slappingly unprecedented collision of Chiodos' frontman Craig Owens joining forces with ex-members of Story of the Year, From First To Last, Matchbook Romance and Undermined. With credentials like these, It didn’t take long before this mammoth gathering of artists were united under a signing from Sire Records and now their self titled release has hit the UK shores.
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Music News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Pete Tong has defended major labels, stating that big corporations are necessary to facilitate the level of fame reached by ‘superstar’ artists such as Lady Gaga. In a recent interview, the legendary DJ stated that although modern social networking services have made big labels redundant as “gatekeepers” to success, he believes that they are still extremely relevant when it comes to big-name artists.
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Music News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Cher Lloyd has previewed a number of tracks from her upcoming debut album, describing her sound as a unique brand of “swag pop”. The singer has recently been working with producer RedOne (of Lady Gaga fame) on her as-of-yet untitled debut effort, which is set for release on August 18th.
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Music News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Two New York City men have been arrested in relation to the shooting of DJ Megatron.
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Tour News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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California-based pop/rock band Hellogoodbye return with their eagerly anticipated second full-length 'Would It Kill You?' – out now through LAB Records and a series of UK tour dates starting on 27th May.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Def Leppard, Britain’s greatest arena rock band, are set to release a brand new live album, 'Mirrorball', this summer featuring a mix of live Def Leppard classics (recorded throughout The Sparkle Lounge Tour), three brand new studio songs and a bonus DVD that contains energetic live performances and intimate backstage footage captured on the road. 'Mirrorball' is Def Leppard’s first ever live album and features rock classics such as 'Animal', 'Pour Some Sugar On Me', 'Photograph', 'Nine Lives' and 'Rock Of Ages'. The album also brings together three brand new studio tracks – 'Undefeated', 'Kings Of the World' and 'It’s All About Believin' taking their place with ease within this classic setlist.
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Music News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Friendly Fires have hinted that their upcoming LP is more pop-orientated than their 2008 self-titled debut. The ‘Jump In The Pool’ three-piece revealed that their sophomore effort ‘Pala’ is influenced by 90’s pop music as well as their usual dance/electronic background.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Fresh from stunning early radio support from Zane Lowe, Lauren Laverne and Jo Whiley, West Country singer-songwriter Ben Howard has unveiled the beautiful video for the title track from his debut EP 'Old Pine'. Check out the video below.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Communion are pleased to announce details of 'The Flowerpot Sessions LP', due for release in May.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The wait is over, again: 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two', Beastie Boys' long anticipated eighth album, will be released 2nd May 2011 through Parlophone in the UK.
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Tour News
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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American indie rock band Sebadoh, formed by Eric Gaffney and Dinosaur Jr bass player Lou Barlow, have announced a trio of UK shows for August.
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Friday, 08 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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MEN have confirmed a host of summer shows in support of their critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Talk About Body’ which was released on IAMSOUND earlier this year.
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