Metallica Announce Release Of New Live DVD 'Quebec Magnetic'

Metallica will be releasing a new DVD entitled 'Quebec Magnetic' on December 10th 2012 through Vertigo Records. The film captures two shows from the band’s record breaking World Magnetic tour which ran from October 2008 to September 2010.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Susan Boyle's New Album 'Standing Ovation' Out Now

Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has returned with brand new album ‘Standing Ovation’, her fourth album in just three years.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Field Day Confirm First Acts For 2013 Lineup

Field Day 2013 will once again bring together many of London's alternative live music and club promoters to host a day-long festival of music and dance at London's Victoria Park.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

New Acoustic/Folk Promotions Agency Regent Music Launches

The music world has welcomed a brand new soldier to it’s frontlines - Regent Music, a fresh booking agency coming from Phil Simpson, a former agent of Adastra who has a lot of tricks up his sleeves and a lot of hopes for some brand new bands and artists.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Yeah Yeah Yeahs To Release New Album In 'Springtime 2013'

New York indie-rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs are working on a new album set for release in spring 2013, according to Los Angeles radio host Jason Bentley.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

One Direction Smash New Records And Hit Number 1 Spot In 32 Countries

One Direction's second album 'Take Me Home' has hit the Number 1 position on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart with over 540,000 copies sold this week, crowning them the first British band to have their debut and second albums debut at Number 1 in the US. This is the second time this year One Direction made history as their debut album, 'Up All Night', entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at Number 1, the first for a British band.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Only Boys Aloud Unveil New Album Sampler - Listen Now

The cast of Only Boys Aloud - the world’s biggest male choir - have unveiled a sampler of their highly-anticipated, up and coming debut album. You can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Jimmy Page: Led Zeppelin Reunion Tour Never Materialised Because Robert Plant Was Too Busy

After Led Zeppelin’s epic 2007 reunion concert in London’s O2 Arena, fans and music bosses everywhere predicted (and hoped) that the band would set out on tour. Now it’s been revealed that even legendary guitarist Jimmy Page thought there may have been a few more shows - but it was singer Robert Plant who dashed plans for a tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Frank Ocean Talks About Black Music's Social Conservatism

Having already rocked the music boat with the revelation of his homosexuality, Frank Ocean has taken the opportunity to talk extensively for the first time about his 'coming out' Tumblr post in an interview with GQ magazine.

Written by: Josh Adams | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

The Cribs Announce Details Of Single Collection 'Payola'

The Cribs have announced details of their singles collection album, ‘Payola’, to be released in February 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Locksem Lines Up 'Architects' EP Release

Cardiff-based producer Locksem will release his second EP ‘Architects’ on December 3rd, with his latest helping of drum and bass goodness set to launch him further into the public eye.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

White Bone Rattle Announce New Single 'Miss Mist'

Due for release on 5th November ‘Miss Mist’ is the debut single from album ‘Creature Of Curiosity’ from Kent based psychedelic rockers White Bone Rattle.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Pylo Unveil 'Enemies' Video & Offer Free Download

Indie-folk outfit Pylo have unveiled the brand new music video to their track ‘Enemies’ - as well as releasing it as a free download.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

The Wild Lies Announce 'Jacks Out The Box' EP Release Date

High Wycombe hard-rockers The Wild Lies have announced that their brand new EP ‘Jacks Out the Box’ will hit shelves on January 14th next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Minny Pops Announce New AA-Side Single 'Waiting For This To Happen'/'Glistering'

Dutch electro and new wave outfit Minny Pops have announced that brand new double A-side single ‘Waiting For This To Happen’/‘Glistering’ will hit shelves next Monday (November 26th), as well as unveiling a gig in London the same evening.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

UFO's Paul Raymond Project To Release New Record 'Terms & Conditions Apply' Early Next Year

Paul Raymond - the former songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult rock outfit UFO - has penned a deal with Cherry Red Records' new hard rock imprint label Hear No Evil for a brand new solo album with The Paul Raymond Project.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Birds Vs. Planes Unveil 'Relative Worth' - Listen Now

Carlisle quintet Birds vs. Planes have unveiled their brand new track ‘Relative Worth’, ahead of the release of brand new EP ‘Narrow Angles’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012

One Direction Fans Issue Twitter 'Death Threats' To Taylor Swift

Fans of One Direction are known for being some of the most rabid and frankly quite frightening fans of all time - they’re a cigarette smoking, death-threat sending bunch who will stop at nothing to protect the legacy of their favourite boyband. This time, they’ve set their sights on American pop singer Taylor Swift - because she’s reportedly dating 1D star Harry Styles.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

The Rum Baba Releases New Single '80's Animal'/'Stop Talk' - Listen Now

While a lot of you reading may not have heard of the genre of moombahton, if you wanted an introduction, look no further than The Rum Baba’s brand new single ‘80’s Animal’/’Stop Talk’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

Depeche Mode Attack The X Factor And Simon Cowell

Electronic rock legends Depeche Mode have hit out at The X Factor and it’s media mogul head Simon Cowell, launching a scathing attack on the programme and how it’s made today’s music business ‘pretty horrible’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

Night Beds Announces Details Of Debut Album And Unveils Video For 'Even If We Try'

Nashville’s Night Beds has announced details of his debut album ‘Country Sleep’, set for release on February 4th 2013 on Dead Oceans. Ahead of the ‘Country Sleep’ album release, Night Beds will release his debut single ‘Even If We Try’ on 26th November. Watch the new video for ‘Even If We Try', directed by Rick Alverson ('The Comedy’), below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

Snoop Dogg Interested In Celtic Football Club Investment, According To Reports

Hip-hop and rap legend turned reggae rasta Snoop Dogg/Lion has reportedly revealed that he’d like to invest money into Celtic Football Club.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

AC/DC Release 'Live At River Plate' Today Whilst Making Complete Catalogue Available On iTunes

Columbia Records and Apple today announce that AC/DC's entire catalogue is now available digitally for the first time exclusively on the iTunes Store worldwide (www.acdc.com).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

Corey Taylor Hoping For Bieber 'Psychosocial Baby' Collaboration

Corey Taylor - frontman of masked American metalheads Slipknot - has claimed that he wants to perform YouTube viral video ‘Psychosocial Baby’ with Canadian superstar Justin Bieber.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012

Wild Cub Unveil Studio Cover Of Jessie Ware's 'Running' - Listen Now

Nashville duo Wild Cub have released a brilliant new video of them covering Jessie Ware’s ‘Running’ in the studio - you can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

The New Division Stream New EP 'Night Escape' For Free - Listen Now

Californian new-wave outfit The New Division have released brand new EP ‘Night Escape’ - and have made it available for streaming for free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

A Fine Frenzy Unveils Her Brand New 'Now Is The Start' Video

Californian singer songwriter Alison Sudol - or, as she was better known, A Fine Frenzy - has announced that she will release her third studio album ‘Pines’ on January 28th next year - as well as unveiling brand new music video ‘Now is the Start’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

KISS Announce Release Of 'The Casablanca Singles 1974-1982' Box Set

Multi platinum icons KISS release 'The Casablanca Singles 1974-1982' Box Set in December 2012. This limited edition box set includes all 29 singles released on the legendary Casablanca label.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

Example Opens Up About Wigan Twitter Abuse - And Some Of The Darker Moments In His Career

Singer-songwriter and rapper Example is one of the UK’s biggest stars at the moment, but after getting himself into a Twitter war with the whole of Wigan, he’s opened up about some of the darker times of his career, and some of the funnier 140-character comments he’s received.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

Mumford And Sons Already Working On New Material

Super-selling folk-rock outfit Mumford & Sons have revealed that they’re already working on some brand new material - despite releasing second album ‘Babel’ just two months ago.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 November 2012