Girls Aloud Star Sarah Harding Arrested After Failing To Stop For Police, According To Reports

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was arrested last Thursday, according to reports online - after using her phone whilst driving and then failing to stop for police!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Cher Death Hoax Sparked By #Nowthatcherisdead Twitter Hashtag

The death of the Iron Lady herself, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has resulted in many a different reaction today - there are parties being organised in the town of Merthyr Tydfil, while David Cameron and co. are all paying their respects to their fallen idol. One thing no-one expected it to result in, however, was a Cher death hoax!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Fall Out Boy Stream New Album 'Save Rock And Roll' In Full - Listen Now

Fall Out Boy are streaming their new album 'Save Rock And Roll' IN FULL online.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Ray J Disses Kanye West And Kim Kardashian In New Track 'I Hit It First'

American singer-songwriter Ray J has dissed Kanye West in his track ‘I Hit it First’ - a brand new number written about Kim Kardashian!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Iggy Azalea Posts Behind-The-Scenes Of 'Work' Video

Iggy Azalea has released a behind-the-scenes video for her latest single ‘Work’ - the distinctive video shows Iggy’s struggle from the desert in Australia to the top in Hollywood.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

The Boxer Rebellion Return With Details Of New Album 'Promises' & UK Live Dates

Indie rock quartet The Boxer Rebellion have announced that their new studio album, 'Promises', will be released on May 13th. The album is available to pre-order now and by pre-ordering fans will receive a free download of the first single from the album 'Diamonds'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Paramore's Hayley Williams: 'I Don't Need To Write Lyrics About Sex Or Drugs'

Paramore star Hayley Williams has claimed that she ‘doesn’t need’ to write about taboo subjects like sex or drugs - and instead likes to pen lyrics about ‘normal life problems’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Tom Meighan: 'New Kasabian Album Sounds Really Heavy'

Tom Meighan, frontman of English rockers Kasabian, has given fans a tease of what they can expect on their forthcoming new album - ‘really heavy drums’ and an ‘electrocuted’ sound!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

King Diamond And Volbeat Release 'Room 24' Free Download

Volbeat's latest album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies', features a guest appearance from the legendary King Diamond. Today, King Diamond and Volbeat are pleased to release the Jacob Hansen mastered version of this track, titled 'Room 24', as a FREE download gift to the fans.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

James Blake 'Doesn't Care' If Fans Download New Album For Free

English singer-songwriter James Blake has reasoned with those who pirate and share music illegally - even claiming that he doesn’t ‘care’ if people download his new album for free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013

Full List Of Saved HMV Stores Revealed

The full list of the 132 HMV stores that will be saved by Hilco’s £50million rescue package has been revealed today, following today’s news that the restructuring firm will save the doomed company - in a deal that could go ahead as soon as today.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts: "I Don't Want To Play Glastonbury"

Charlie Watts, drummer for The Rolling Stones, has revealed that he doesn’t want to play the band’s up-and-coming headline slot at Glastonbury 2013 - because festivals are too windy!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Frank Turner Releases New Documentary 'The Way I Tend To Be' - Watch Now

Frank Turner has released an intimate new documentary charting his incredible personal journey from erstwhile frontman of seminal UK punk group Million Dead to internationally recognised solo artist. Directed by Gregory Nolan, and told in Frank’s own words, ‘The Way I Tend To Be’ offers fans an insight into the formative years of one of the UK’s leading musicians.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Asking Alexandria Reveal New Song 'The Death Of Me' - Listen Now

Asking Alexandria have released a brand new song online. 'The Death of Me' will be on their highly anticipated forthcoming album, 'From Death To Destiny', due for release this summer on Sumerian Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Crystal Fighters Reveal New Track 'Wave' And Announce Secret London Show

Crystal Fighters have announced the release of a second track from their hugely anticipated forthcoming album ‘Cave Rave’, which will be released on Zirkulo/PIAS/Atlantic on 27th May 2013. It’s a euphoric future anthem entitled ‘Wave’, the perfect soundtrack to the start of summer. Having debuted on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, 'Wave' is now available on Soundcloud here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Bristol Man Arrested For Driving 'Under The Influence Of Drum And Bass'

Ali G, your reputation as the baddest, meanest junglist in town is on the line this week - as a man in Bristol has been arrested and banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel under the influence of drum and bass!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

The Rolling Stones Release Standing Plan For Hyde Park Concert

Following this morning's frenzied rush for tickets, fans can now check out the layout of the standing area for The Rolling Stones live in London's Hyde Park this summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Black Spiders Return With Jäger Flavoured 'Creatures' Teaser From New Album - Listen Now

Black Spiders are back with new music! The band have teamed up with their good friends at Jägermeister Towers to give fans (of both the band and the fragrant after dinner sipping cordial) the very first taste of the brand new Black Spiders album with 'Creatures', a track that became a live favourite at the end of 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Christine McVie To Join Fleetwood Mac Onstage For London Gigs?

Ex-Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie has confessed that she’d love to get back onstage with her former bandmates when they hit London later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

HMV To Sign £50million Rescue Package With Hilco, According To Reports

The prayers of HMV and it’s doomed workers seem to have been answered this week - as they’re reportedly set to sign a £50million rescue package with Hilco, the company who owns HMV Canada

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger Reveals 'Boring' Pre-Concert Routine

The Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger has revealed his pre-concert routine - and it involves a lot of ‘boring discipline’, and leading a rather ‘dull’ life in the months prior to the gig!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Black Sabbath Unveil '13' Album Artwork And Snippet Of New Song - Listen Now

The legendary Black Sabbath have unveiled the artwork for their anticipated new studio album '13'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013

Wiley Walks Away From Warner?

The King of Grime himself Wiley seems to have walked away from his record label Warner Records, as they’re apparently forcing him to release a single he doesn’t want to put out.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

New Classic Rock And Metal Hammer Owners TeamRock To Launch Ad-Free Digital Radio Station

TeamRock - the company who recently purchased both Classic Rock and Metal Hammer - have announced that they’ll be launching a brand new, ad-free DAB radio station, as they continue to make waves in the music scene.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

The Rolling Stones Spotify Playlist - Listen Now

Its official! The Rolling Stones are returning to the live stage this summer, performing a special show at London's Hyde Park on Saturday 6th July. Following the big announcement, now the dust has settled, next our attention turns to grabbing those all important (and bloody expensive) tickets when they go on general sale at 9am tomorrow, Friday 5th April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

Bring Me The Horizon 'Sempiternal' In UK Album Chart Battle With Imagine Dragons

Bring Me The Horizon’s brand new album 'Sempiternal' is currently battling it out at the top of this week’s UK album chart midweeks with US indie rockers Imagine Dragons.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

The Joy Formidable Announce Limited Edition Record Store Day Release

The Joy Formidable will release two new songs as part of this year’s Record Store Day. A 12” featuring a brand new, previously unheard track, ‘A Minute’s Silence’ will be backed by the band’s cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Badlands’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

Beyonce Unveils New Pepsi Advertisement 'Mirrors' - Watch Now

American superstar Beyonce has unveiled a brand new advert for Pepsi she’s put together, called ‘Mirrors’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

Lady Gaga Rejected $1Million Offer To Play Republican National Convention Last Year

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga turned down a $1,000,000 offer to perform at a Republican National Convention last year, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013

Kiss Fan Suing Live Nation Over Cannon Blast Injury

A Kiss fan is suing Live Nation after being injured by debris from a cannon explosion. The incident took place during a show at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St Louis, Missouri in August last year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013