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Rage Against The Machine vs X Factor : Xmas Number One Update
The race for Christmas Number One has now officially begun with downloads of Rage Against the Machine’s ‘Killing in the Name’ now eligible for next Sunday’s Christmas chart. Only time will tell whether Rage have a chance of beating the X Factor winner’s single, after an internet campaign on social networking site, Facebook, urged music lovers to download the protest anthem in reaction to Simon Cowell’s year-in-year-out rubbish dominating the festive charts.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 14 December 2009
Live: Them Crooked Vultures, Plymouth Pavilions, 10th Dec 2009
It’s not everyday you get members of legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age altogether on one stage. The excited atmosphere churned up by such an event was striking and being that this was the first night of a six date tour of the UK, it made things even more special. Supergroup Them Crooked Vultures had landed in Plymouth!
Black Eyed Peas Tickets & 2010 UK Tour Dates Revealed
Holy Crap, it’s the Black Eyed Peas! They’ve only gone and announced a UK tour! Can this get any more sensational or exciting without involving the national press and a chicken? Unlikely. Click Here to Compare & Buy Black Eyed Peas Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 14 December 2009
Does James Morrison Sing in the Woods? Tour & Tickets Announced
James Morrison wasn’t caught earlier this year running around Epping Forest wearing only a strategically-placed oak leaf, smeared in lemon curd and interfering with nature. This, and some musical talent, perfectly qualifies him for his latest challenge: performing in a wood.
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood Announce European Tour & Tickets
They made beautiful music together at Madison Square Gardens. It was a collaboration so astoundingly gravy that they got nominated for not one, not three, but two Grammys, which is pretty bloody good. Now, rocking sexagenarians Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton have announced they’re giving their relationship another go with a jaunt around Europe.
Written by: Saard | Date: Friday, 11 December 2009
Westlife Add Extra Dates & Tickets To UK Tour
Pop royalty Westlife have added extra dates in Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle to their ‘Where We Are’ UK tour. Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork) Westlife are thrilled to be returning to the stage two years since their last concert tour. The band will travel to arenas across the UK throughout May, including stops at London’s O2 and the Manchester Evening News Arena. The show will include fan favourites, the band’s biggest hits and brand new tracks taken from their first new album in two years, ‘Where We Are,’ which was released on November 30th 2009. Click here for Westlife Tickets.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 11 December 2009
Snow Patrol Announce Homecoming Bangor Gig & Tickets
Snow Patrol would be a great title for an action/adventure show starring David Hasslehoff or Chuck Norris or, dare I say it, both. Until the media powers that be make it though, it'll be best known as a top Indie Rock band's second choice of title. Their first was 'Polar Bear'. See? They didn't even want it! Chuck, Hoff, are you reading this? Imagine how unstoppable you'd be combined. Imagine... The Chuff. Click Here to Compare & Buy Snow Patrol Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Thursday, 10 December 2009
Wild Beasts Reveal UK Tour Dates & Tickets
The Wild Beasts sound like what a sound technician might dream about after eating a packet of Cheesos too many. They’re a little odd, slightly ambient, vaguely indie, a touch gothy and a lot of other things beside, including nuts. Click Here to Compare & Buy Wild Beasts Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Weezer Injuries Update
Continuing with Stereoboard.com’s coverage of the serious accident involving Weezer’s tour bus and Rivers Cuomo. Whilst the band recovers from the shock of the crash, it has now emerged that singer Rivers Cuomo is suffering from a punctured lung and cut spleen.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Biffy Clyro Unveil New Tour For 2010 & Tickets
Hot on the heels of recent UK tour and new album release ‘Only Revolutions’, Ayrshire rock trio Biffy Clyro have unveiled news of a lengthy new tour for 2010. Click here for tickets.
Iron Maiden And Rammstein To Headline Sonisphere 2010
Here it is, a bit later than promised as I've just stopped jumping around the building but....It’s confirmed!! Iron Maiden WILL be headlining the annual Sonisphere Festival which will take place at Knebworth between 30th July 1st August 2010. That’s not all though, also Headlining will be German shockers Rammstein!Click here for Sonisphere Tickets.
Rihanna 2010 UK Arena Tour & Tickets Announced
When she was only 16-ish, singer and occasional model Rihanna popped over to the US to see if she could get into the singing game. By the time she was 18-ish, she was using money to clean the grime out of her other money and then throwing both away. This is foolish behaviour unless you’ve suddenly become a respected and successful R ‘n’ B star. Luckily for Rihanna… Click here for Rihanna Tickets.
Michael Bolton Tickets and Tour Announced
'Le Grand Fromage' of the world of cheese rock, Michael Bolton, is setting his boots on British soil once again next November. He’ll possibly be standing with one leg up on something, holding a guitar while staring intently into the middle distance. He does that kind of thing. Even when he’s on his own. Click Here to Compare & Buy Michael Bolton Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009
Jeff Beck Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
The stories say that Jeff Beck was born with stubble and a shaggy mop of dark hair, playing an awesome riff on a full-sized guitar, which must have made for a tricky birth. The reality is that Beck is a veritable guitar god who’s proved beyond reasonable doubt that he’s still alive by announcing a tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Jeff Beck Tickets
The Damned Announce Tour Dates & Tickets
Punk pioneers, Goth pioneers, the first punk band to have a single or an album or a tour, possibly the first punk band ever to throw a base drum at a room full of suspected Elton John Fans; The Damned are returning with a healthy chunk of their original line-up including the ever-present David Vanian. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Damned Tickets
Weezer Cancel Tour Following Bus Crash
As reported yesterday on Stereoboard.com, American geek rockers Weezer were involved in a serious bus crash on Sunday December 6th. Due to the severity of the crash and the hospitalisation of lead singer Rivers Cuomo the band have now been forced to cancel their North American tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009
Iron Maiden For Sonisphere 2010?
With the end of 2009 in sight, we have here news of possibly one of the biggest announcements of the forthcoming 2010 festival season. Gods of Metal, Iron Maiden could well be one of the headliners at next year’s Sonisphere festival. The gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down!
Pete Doherty Arrested In Germany
It would seem Pete Doherty's current tour of Germany has yet to settle with reports surfacing that the singer has now allegedly been arrested.
R.I.P 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott - 5th Anniversary
It was today, December 8th, five years ago that one of the greatest ever metal guitarists, former Pantera axe man, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was killed by a deranged fan while onstage gigging in Ohio with Damageplan. He was 38. “He was next in line after Eddie Van Halen,” says Scott Ian, Anthrax guitarist. Korn frontman, Jonathan Davies, claims “He was one of the last three great traditional metal guitarists.” To quote here just two tributes from fellow artists, sums up the legend that Dimebag leaves behind.
Bruce Springsteen Honoured by President Obama
The iconic rocker Bruce Springsteen has been honoured by President Obama at a ceremony in the White House, which took place on Sunday. The American songwriter has been presented with a Kennedy Center award, which is one of the highest accolades a performer from the arts can gain in America.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009
Weezer Singer Hurt In Bus Crash
Rivers Cuomo, singer of American band Weezer, has been taken to hospital following a bus crash. Fans of the band have been left shocked after the group were involved in the accident during the early hours of Sunday morning (6th December) whilst travelling across the United States.
Pearl Jam to Headline Hard Rock Calling @ Hyde Park
Monsters of alternative Rock, Pearl Jam, have signed up as headliners for next summer's Hard Rock Calling event in London's Hyde Park. Pearl Jam fans are doing a merry little Pearl Jam jig.
Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009
Dropkick Murphys Announce 2010 UK Tour & Tickets
Amongst the most passionately Irish people in the known universe are the Irish Americans. From Boston, one of the hubs of American Irishness, come The Dropkick Murphys, purveyors of the folk/punk combo that is Celtic Punk. Click Here to Compare & Buy Dropkick Murphys Tickets
Westlife Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Pop royalty Westlife celebrate their triumphant return to the top of the charts with the announcement of their first live concerts in two years. Click here for Westlife Tickets. Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork) Westlife are thrilled to be returning to the stage two years since their last concert tour. The band will travel to arenas across the UK throughout May, including stops at London’s O2 and the Manchester Evening News Arena. The show will include fan favourites, the band’s biggest hits and brand new tracks taken from their first new album in two years, ‘Where We Are,’ which was released on November 30th 2009.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009
Fear Factory Announce Tour Dates & Tickets
The modern battle for the human soul between man and machine has been the concern of sci-fi and Fear Factory for some time. They expressed this concern by death growling into a mic with a sound like Taz vomiting fish-heads onto a tree-stump, then splitting up. They’re mostly back together now and have announced a tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Fear Factory Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Sunday, 06 December 2009
Blood Red Shoes Announce Tour Dates & Ticket Details
Apparently, Blood Red Shoes claim they’re punk. They say they’ve got punk sensibilities but I don’t think that’s enough to actually be punk. Really, they’re more concerned that no-one dubs them ‘indie’. No-one cares, they’re a top… alt. rock band; let them think they’re punk, as long as they’re good. Click Here to buy tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Saturday, 05 December 2009
Altamont Festival: 40 Years On
Sunday December 6th will mark the 40th anniversary of an event that has commonly been dubbed as “Rock & Roll’s Worst Day”. The Altamont Speedway Free Festival in California took place just four months after the huge success of Woodstock although Altamont resulted in the complete opposite of “peace and love.” Also hailed as being “Woodstock West,” what started out as a great idea has been best remembered as an event marred by violence and death.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 05 December 2009
Rage Against The Machine For Christmas Number One?
Fans that are tired of the X Factor stranglehold on the British Christmas Number One slot have started an internet campaign to place rap metal titans Rage Against the Machine at the top of the charts.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 December 2009
Liam Gallagher: 'I Love Noel To Death'
The Gallagher brothers were one of the most talked about partnerships in British music, always on the edge of going their separate ways. Now a few months have passed, the dust has settled and the air has been cleared since their final climatic fall out last August. Oasis former singer Liam Gallagher has now spoken out and revealed his love for brother – and one time band mate – Noel.
Peter Kay Tickets On Sale Now - Tour Extended
Peter Kay's 'Tour That Doesn't Tour - Tour', as we brought to you exclusively this week, is touring. Tickets for the 21 nights in November, December 2010 and April 2011 went on sale at 11am this morning and are selling fast. Click here for Peter Kay Tickets.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 04 December 2009
The Killers Release Christmas Single
When we hear the two words “Christmas Single” we usually get the irritating feeling that we will soon be avoiding the sound of some young puppet, fresh from “X-Factor”, all over the radio spoiling what was probably once a great song. But it seems Cowell and Co. could be up against a much more worthy contender for the top spot this year as Las Vegas glamour indie stars, The Killers, are hopefully here to save us!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 03 December 2009
Rolling Stone Arrested Over Assault Claim
Veteran of the music world, Ronnie Wood, seems to be reliving his wild youth all over again as reports emerged today that he has been arrested and questioned over claims that he assaulted his young Russian lover.
Lily Allen Announces Break From Music
Daring pop pixie Lily Allen has revealed that she is to take time off from recording music. Lily Allen has always come across as being somewhat a reluctant pop star. She hit the big time from out of nowhere with hits such as ‘Smile’, and her debut album “Alright Still” crashed into the Top 40, but even with such success as this, it seemed Lily had other plans for life.
THE CLASH ARTWORK TO BE AUCTIONED
Just as classic album ‘London Calling’ reaches its 30th anniversary, legendary punk rock group The Clash have decided to sell off sketches, drawings and designs of the iconic 1979 album cover.
Gorillaz Reveal New Album Details
Good news for Gorrilaz fans, in a new interview with The Guardian newspaper, songwriter Damon Albarn has revealed that the third Gorillaz album, set to be called ‘Plastic Beach, is almost finished.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets & Tour Dates Announced
They were once considered by some to be the coolest band on the face of the Earth, but then some things happened including internal rifts and the devilish hand of a giant inflatable penis at an NME’s v2004. They’re back in black now with a new album and a new tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009
The Soldiers Announce UK Tour, Tickets & Charity Christmas Single
It makes a pleasant change to have some people who are actually trained killers on stage instead of scroaty inner city nobs pretending to be. These are actual soldiers who are well on their way to having a hit album and maybe a Christmas number one. The MOD aren’t having a cash crisis. It’s for charity. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Soldiers Tickets
Pendulum Tickets & Tour Dates Announced
Everyone loves the sound of Pendulum, except those people who don’t. Everyone therefore, except those people I just mentioned, will be chuffed rotten to hear Pendulum will be touring about the UK, playing music and stuff. Click Here to Compare & Buy Pendulum Tickets
James Return with 'The Mirrorball Tour' Dates & Tickets
Famous for making students hilariously sit down on dancefloors across the country during the 90s, James are known for such hits as ‘She’s a Star’, ‘Come Home’ and ‘Laid’. Oh, and ‘Sit Down’. Their new tour ‘The Mirrorball Tour’ will be hitting venues near you next April. Click Here to Compare & Buy James Tickets
Black Sabbath's Ronnie Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Former Black Sabbath singer and acclaimed solo artist Ronnie Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. With the down tuned guitars and wailing vocals Black Sabbath have established themselves as one of the heavyweights of the music world. As one of the founding fathers of heavy metal music they have provided the blueprint for countless groups, inspiring generations.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Them Crooked Vultures Tickets & Tour Support Details
The rock super group Them Crooked Vultures have confirmed the addition of fellow collaborative types Sweethead to their imminent UK tour. The band, who are one of the year’s most talked about projects, released their self titled debut album roughly two weeks ago and it has been causing stereos across the nation to go into meltdown ever since. Them Crooked Vultures are to follow the album release with a lengthy UK tour kicking off in Plymouth in just nine days time. Click here for tickets
Reef Announce Return Tour Dates & Tickets
Reef are back, or they will be next April. It’ll be seven years since the Glastonbury boys went their separate ways. With a string of hits including 'Come Back Brighter', 'Naked' and 'Place Your Hands', Reef produced some of the 1990s most memorable British rock songs. Click Here to Compare & Buy Reef Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Fake Problems Announce Tour Dates & Tickets
Chris Farren’s band is so named as they were put together with a no problems, no commitments attitude. Indeed, the Florida foursome tour so regularly that they don’t have time for anything else. They’re touring the UK next April. Click Here to Compare & Buy Fake Problems Tickets
Breathe Carolina Annouce UK Tour & Ticket Details
Elecronica (screwed in a power-cut) outfit Breathe Carolina started out as a MySpace band and are now a duo with screaming, fainting fans and everything. Oddly, the name comes from a dream singer David Schmitt had when he was 9 about calming down a woman called Carolina. Click Here to Compare & Buy Breathe Carolina Tickets
Fightstar Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Heavy guitar, growling voices, post-hardcore sensibilities and a genre mixing style mark Fightstar as a band to watch, and listen to obviously. They’ve been ferreting away for a few years and have some albums under their belt, including the latest ‘Being Human’. Click Here to Compare & Buy Fightstar Tickets
Peter Kay Tour Dates & Tickets for 2010 and 2011 Revealed
Stereoboard.com can exclusively reveal that 'the tour that doesn't tour' - is about to tour! Peter Kay will hit the road in 2010 and 2011 for a series of weekend gigs throughout the UK. Due to phenomenal public demand, his original 20 dates in Manchester sold out in an amazing 30 minutes, the popular British comedian will now perform 21 new dates across seven UK cities in April 2010, November 2010 and April 2011.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009
JLS Announce December 2010 Tour Dates & Tickets
The ever-so-popular-at-the-moment JLS have announced a brand new tour for next December. The boy band, runners up of last years X Factor, have announced a series of arena dates for December 2010 due to phenomenal demand. Their massive Spring 2010 tour is already sold out.
The Courteeners Announce 2010 UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Chirpy and gritty at the same time, Mancunian musical marvels, The Courteeners (yep, pronounced like and possibly named after the car), have announced a new February 2010 tour in support of their forthcoming album. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Courteeners Tickets
Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 30 November 2009
Lemmy inspired by Cliff Richard?
You wouldn’t have dreamt it in a million years but as strange as it sounds Motorhead front man and former Jimi Hendrix roadie Lemmy has claimed that he was inspired to form a band by none other than Cliff Richard. Yes, I had to read it twice too.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 30 November 2009
The Strokes and Jay Z to headline 2010 Isle of Wight Festival
It has been confirmed that The Strokes will cement their live comeback next year with a headline slot at the ninth Isle of Wight Festival. Other acts who have also been secured on the bill at the event are US rapper Jay-Z, Blondie, Orbital, Squeeze and Pink.
