Empire Of The Sun Launch New Single ’Alive’ - Listen Now

Empire Of The Sun has unveiled the cover art and track listing for their long awaited second album ‘Ice On The Dune’. Released on Monday 17th June, fans can pre-order the album now via iTunes and Amazon. ‘Alive’, the first single to be released from ‘Ice On The Dune’, will be exclusively available as an instant grat on iTunes from Tuesday April 16th (the full bundle will be available on Sunday June 16th).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Suede Announce Release Of New Single ’Hit Me’

Suede have announced the release of ‘Hit Me’ on 27th May 2013, the second single to come from their critically acclaimed new album ‘Bloodsports’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O Claims Lady Gaga ’Lacks Originality’

Karen O, frontwoman of American indie-rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has made a dig at eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga - claiming that she lacks ‘core authenticity or originality’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Black Sabbath Reveal ’13’ Album Tracklisting

Over the weekend Black Sabbath revealed the track listing for their first studio album in 35 years - titled '13', out June 10th. The artwork for '13' has also been revealed recently through a short video 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Gucci Mane Locked Up - Just One Day After Leaving Prison

American rapper Gucci Mane is no stranger to the law, having being arrested many a time in his career, for all kinds of crimes. But, his latest run in the with the law has got to be the pick of the bunch - having been arrested just a day after coming out of jail on bail.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Justin Bieber Causes Backlash After Anne Frank 'Belieber' Comment

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber hasn’t had the best 2013 so far - he’s got into a load of trouble here in the UK following his recent tour, was caught smoking weed, and even abandoned his pet monkey in Germany recently. Now, he’s come under fire again - for stating that he hoped Anne Frank would have been a Belieber!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies Aged 42

After a brave four-year fight for his life, Chi Cheng, Deftones bassist, has died aged 42.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 14 April 2013

IM:Ltd Release New Gerwin Single 'Against The Clock'

With a name like ‘Against the Clock’, you’d expect to find that French drum and bass gurus IM:Ltd are hard-pressed to meet their deadlines and get their tunes out. Well, in actual fact, the label is pretty much throwing music at us this year, and we’ve been treated to two brand new releases jam-packed with hellfire and danger for your lucky ears.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Thirty Seconds To Mars Post 'Up In The Air' Teaser Video - Watch Now

Thirty Seconds To Mars have posted a teaser video for their new single 'Up In The Air'. New album, 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams', is out May 20th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Westlife's Shane Filan Signs To London Records And Announces Debut Solo Album

Shane Filan has signed to London Records as a solo artist and has already started recording his debut solo album in Nashville as well as the UK. The album will be released towards the end of this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Theme Park Announce New Single 'Ghosts' - Listen Now

Following a triumphant headline UK tour, which included a sell-out show at London's Heaven, Theme Park announce the release of new single 'Ghosts' on Transgressive Records on May 13th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Avril Lavigne Reveals Marilyn Manson Collaboration

Punk rock chick Avril Lavigne has revealed that she collaborated with someone that you could probably define as more metal and more feminine than herself on her new album - Marilyn Manson!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Dragonforce Complete Writing Follow-Up To 'The Power Within'

UK Metal heroes Dragonforce have completed writing the follow-up to last year’s 'The Power Within' album, which was their first with vocalist Marc Hudson. Since his live debut with the band in July of 2011, Marc has gone on to front over 100 shows with the band in 32 countries across the globe, including arenas with Iron Maiden as well as a mammoth headlining world tour to support the album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

The Stone Roses' Ian Brown Pretends To Wipe Bum With Union Jack Live On Stage

Ian Brown - frontman of Mancunian alt-rock icons The Stone Roses - pretended to wipe his bum with the British flag at a recent gig in Mexico, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

The Black Dahlia Murder Announce 'Everblack'; Lead Single Streaming Online - Listen Now

The Black Dahlia Murder's sixth full-length album, 'Everblack', will be released worldwide in June 2013. The album art for 'Everblack' was painted by renowned artist Nick Keller and recording was completed at Audiohammer Studios (lead guitars and vocals), Rustbelt Studios (drums), and Regal Fecal (guitar and bass). Mixing was handled by Jason Suecof and Ryan Williams, mastering was completed by Alan Douches at West Westside. Trevor Strnad's horror-inspired lyrics persist on 'Everblack', beginning with 'In Hell is Where She Waits for Me', a reference to the murder from which the band took for their moniker.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Paramore’s Self Titled New Album Set For UK’s Number One Spot This Week

American power pop outfit Paramore gave their fans the best possible news when they announced that they’d be returning with a new album last year, after the group was rocked by the bitter departure of Josh and Zac Farro. Now, their eponymous comeback album is out, and people love it - its heading straight for the #1 spot this weekend!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Rick Ross Dropped By Reebok Following Drug/Date Rape Lyric

American rapper Rick Ross has lost out on a big buck deal with sport clothing company Reebok, after they dropped him - because of a lyric about date-rape in his latest track ‘U.O.E.N.O’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Bleech Stream New Track ’Not Like You’ From New Album ’Humble Sky’

Bleech have released a stream of a brand new track titled 'Not Like You' this week taken from their stunning new album ‘Humble Sky’ scheduled for release this summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Wu Tang Clan Reveal New Album 'A Better Tomorrow' Will Hit Shelves In July

Legendary rap group Wu Tang Clan have announced that they’ll release their brand new album ‘A Better Tomorrow’ this July.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Woman Arrested After Assaulting Boyfriend Who Wouldn't Stop Singing Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop'

We all know at least one of those people whose non-stop singing drives everyone crazy - and if you don’t, that person is probably you. But although it’s annoying, there’s not much you can do other than ask them to stop - unless you’re 23 year-old American Samantha Malson, who choked and assaulted her boyfriend after he refused to stop singing Macklemore’s smash hit ‘Thrift Shop’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

'Daft Punk Make You Up Your Game', Says Collaborator Nile Rodgers

American musician Nile Rodgers has opened up about working with French house superstars Daft Punk - saying that ‘they make you up your game’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013

Cardiff Rockers Spyglass Start Recording Sessions For New EP/Album

South Wales' no-nonsense rockers, Spyglass have begun recording sessions for a brand new EP/album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

"I Don't Want Fame & Success To Affect My Music", Says Emeli Sande

Scottish singing sensation Emeli Sande has confessed that she hopes her new found fame doesn’t affect her music and songwriting, following the incredible success of her debut album ‘Our Version of Events’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Liam Gallagher On Bumping Into Noel: "It Was More Montel Than Jeremy Kyle"

The feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher is one of the most turbulent and volatile in modern music (bar some of the insane gangsta rap beef you see every now and then), so when the pair met after Beady Eye performed at the London 2012 Olympics last year, you’d expect to hear that sparks were flying and that maybe even a sly punch was thrown.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Charlee Drew Reveals Second Track From 'Past The Distraction' EP - Listen Now

Charlee Drew has unveiled the second track, 'This Way', from his upcoming EP 'Past The Distraction'. The track is available as a free download from www.charleedrew.co.uk.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Kelly Clarkson To Release New Album In Early 2014

American pop-rock singer Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she’s hoping to release a new album early on in 2014.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Ryan Adams: "I'd Swap Depressing Music For Star Wars Soundtrack"

American alt-rock star Ryan Adams has joked that he’d only ever stop writing ‘depressing’ music if he was given the role of writing the music for Star Wars!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Jay-Z Unveils New Single 'Open Letter' - Listen Now

Rap superstar Jay-Z has unveiled a brand new track titled ‘Open Letter’ - you can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

Manchester Police Make First Emo Hate Crime Arrest

Manchester police have made their first emo assault arrest this week, following the news that attacks on goths, punks, metalheads, and emos would be classed as hate crimes.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013

The National Unveil New Track 'Demons' - Listen Now

American indie-rockers The National have unveiled their brand new single ‘Demons’ - you can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013