Rihanna Pelted With Crisps After Arriving On Stage Late In Manchester

Rihanna has been pelted with crisps by angry fans after arriving on stage late in Manchester.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Devin Townsend Project Reveal First Taster Of Forthcoming 'Retinal Circus' Release

It’s been a long wait, but finally Devin Townsend Project have revealed the first glimpse of their forthcoming 'Retinal Circus' release.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Bono Awarded Prestigious French Honour 'Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters'

​​   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’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Motorhead's Phil Campbell: "Lemmy Is On The Mend And We Are Gonna Be Touring Our Asses Off!"

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Fall Out Boy Work On 'Eight Or Nine' New Tracks With Ryan Adams

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

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Foals Unveil Voyeur Remix Of 'Bad Habit' - Listen Now

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Former HMV Derry Owner Opens New Store - And Calls It HVM!

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Enter Shikari Announce Limited Edition Debut Album Vinyl Reissue

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

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

The Strypes Announce Details Of Debut Album 'Snapshot'

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Kings Of Leon Unveil New Single Supersoaker

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

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013

Nine Inch Nails Give Each Format Of New Album 'Hesitation Marks' Its Own Unique Artwork

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Black Label Society Announce Release Of Live DVD 'Unblackened'

'Unblackened,' the new live DVD, Blu-ray and digital video from Black Label Society, will be released in the UK on September 23.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Glee Star Cory Monteith's Girlfriend Lea Michele Releases New Statement Following His Death

Lea Michele - the Glee star who was dating the late Cory Monteith - has released a new statement following his death.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Glamour Of The Kill Announce New Album And Single - Listen Now

Glamour of the Kill have announced a brand new album, as well as releasing brand new single, Break, featuring Michael Vampire of Vampires Everywhere.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Asking Alexandria Reveal New Track KillIng You - Listen Here

Having previewed their their highly anticipated new album 'From Death To Destiny' earlier this week, York metalcore mob Asking Alexandria have revealed new track Killing You.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Mazzy Star Announce 'Seasons Of Your Day' - Their First Album For 17 Years

Californian alt-rockers Mazzy Star have announced 'Seasons of Your Day', which is set to hit shelves on September 23.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The Cult Welcome Back Guitarist James Stevenson

The Cult have reunited with touring guitarist James Stevenson after Mike Dimkich decided to move on.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Reckless Love Announce New Album 'Spirit'

Reckless Love, the flamboyant Finnish rockers who burst onto the UK scene in 2010, will have their third full-length studio album, 'Spirit', released via Spinefarm Records on September 2.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Bastille Announce New Single Things We Lost In The Fire - Listen Here

Bastille are out to continue their reign as one of the UK's most exciting new bands and will release live favourite Things We Lost in The Fire on August 26.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Swim Deep Unveil New Track Crush - Listen Here

Hot-on-the-heels of their recent sold out blitz round the UK, Swim Deep have unveiled details of new track Crush, available exclusively with the album when ordered from iTunes. King City is also instant extra when people pre-order the album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Glee Star Cory Monteith Died Of Heroin And Alcohol Overdose

Glee star Cory Monteith died of an alcohol and heroin overdose, a coroner has confirmed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Britain's Got Talent Duo Richard And Adam Johnson Reveal The Making Of 'The Impossible Dream'

Britain's Got Talent stars Richard and Adam have unveiled a video of the making of their debut album ‘The Impossible Dream’. In it, the brothers talk about recording the album and what their hopes for the future are.  

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

REM's Michael Stipe 'Honoured' Jay-Z Borrowed Losing My Religion Lyrics For Track On New Album

REM frontman Michael Stipe is ‘thrilled’ that Jay-Z borrowed some of his band’s lyrics for his latest album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’, describing it as an ‘honour’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Soul Singer Lester Chambers Attacked On Stage After Dedicating Track To Trayvon Martin

Soul singer Lester Chambers - frontman of the Chambers Brothers - was attacked while performing live onstage over the weekend, after dedicating a track to Trayvon Martin.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Rolling Stone Magazine Sparks Outrage Over Boston Bomber Cover

Rolling Stone magazine has sparked outrage among its readers today, after unveiling that the forthcoming August 3 issue will feature Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on the cover. Angry fans are calling for a boycott of the magazine with many threatening to cancel their subscriptions.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

James Murphy: New Arcade Fire Album Is 'Epic'

James Murphy has described the new Arcade Fire record - which the band has revealed will be released on October 29 - as "fucking epic".

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Johnny Marr Unveils New Track The It Switch

Johnny Marr has released a new track, The It-Switch, which is streaming over at Pitchfork. The song is the b-side to Marr's new single New Town Velocity, a track from his solo debut 'The Messenger'. The single will be released exclusively in the US next week as a limited edition 7" vinyl, and an iTunes download.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard Reckons Unionising Will Solve Spotify Problems

Nathan Hubbard - CEO of Ticketmaster - has claimed that artists should be unionised, following this week’s Spotify controversy.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Rise Against Announce 'Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers 2000-2013'

Rise Against have announced that they will release ‘Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers 2000 – 2013’ on September 9 on Interscope Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Avenged Sevenfold's New Single Hail To The King Picks Up Over 500,000 Listens In 24 Hours

Californian rock giants Avenged Sevenfold have unleashed their blistering new single Hail To The King, clocking-up over 500,000 listens in just 24 hours. Click here to pre-order the forthcoming album 'Hail To The King' from iTunes and receive an instant download of the single. You can also purchase the Hail To The King single by clicking here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2013