Nickelback Frontman Chad Kroeger Once Paid Drum Technician To Jam Penis In Metal Fan

Chad Kroeger - frontman of Canadian rockers Nickelback - has recounted the time that he and his bandmates paid one of the tour technicians to put his penis into a metal fan.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Lavender Diamond Release Their Second Album 'Incorruptible Heart'

Indie folk band Lavender Diamond’s second album “Incorruptible Heart” sees its UK release today on Paracadute as a follow up to 2007 album “Imagine Our Love”.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham Teases New Tour And Album

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham has spoken of the hugely-anticipated new Fleetwood Mac reunion tour and album, which Stevie Nicks confirmed earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Sylencer's New Album Available For Streaming

Sylencer are a propitious unsigned Chicago-based metal project founded by musician Markus Johansson and Johnny Rox, including permanent addition Kevin Talley, seasoned drummer for Daath, Six Feet Under. The self-funded debut album “A Lethal Dose of Truth” features guest performances from cultivated artists such as Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess, Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano and Dethklok’s Brendon Small alongside a dozen others.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Aerosmith Release New Album 'Music From Another Dimension' Today

There has been a witch’s brew boiling for 10 years, and America’s greatest rock band is about to blow the cover off.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Jingle Bell Ball Saturday Line-Up Revealed with One Direction, JLS, Bruno Mars & The Script

Capital FM have confirmed the lineup for the Jingle Bell Ball on Saturday December 8th at London's O2 Arena, and will include One Direction, JLS, The Script and Bruno Mars. A final act will be confirmed on Monday at 8am, just as tickets go onsale.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 03 November 2012

JLS, Rizzle Kicks, Lawson And Little Mix Are First Acts Confirmed For 2012 Jingle Bell Ball

Rizzle Kicks, Lawson, JLS and Little Mix are amongst the first acts confirmed to perform on day one of this year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball. The 2012 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball will take place at London's O2 Arena on Saturday 8th December and Sunday 9th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 03 November 2012

CIA's Deep Kut Release 'Love Finds Me/Red Hands' - Listen Now

CIA offshot Deep Kut has been bringing us the premium in deep drum and bass since 2006, when CIADK001 - Calibre’s ‘Release’ - first hit shelves. Owned by Total Science, CIA and Deep Kut continue to bring the moodier and more melodic side of drum and bass today - with Beta2’s new single ‘Love Finds Me’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

JLS Unveil Their 'Ultimate MOBO Playlist' - Listen Now

As you may know, the MOBO Awards are taking place tomorrow, Saturday 3rd November, and JLS have put together their ‘Ultimate MOBO’s Playlist’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Axl Rose Claims Slash And Duff McKagan Caused Songwriting Dip

Iconic GnR frontman Axl Rose has revealed that he was once took a break from writing music - because Slash and Duff McKagan called him a ‘loser’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Michael Schenker Announces 'Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe'

December 3rd will see the release of Michael Schenker’s 'Temple of Rock: Live in Europe'. Released on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and as a Limited Deluxe Edition containing all 3 formats, this essential live rock’n’roll release includes songs performed live in Tilburg, The Netherlands in May 2012, and at London’s High Voltage Festival in 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Placebo Release New 'B3' EP

After fifteen years, six studio albums, 11 million album sales, breakdowns, clean ups and the dizzy swell of global success Placebo are back. Their 'B3' EP, their first new music in 3 years, has been released in the UK and is available to buy at iTunes. The lead track 'B3' premièred at radio recently on Steve Lamacq’s show on 6Music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Ben Howard Announces Details Of 'Burgh Island' EP And Video For New Track 'Esmerelda'

Ben Howard will release a brand new EP of material, the 'Burgh Island EP', through Island Records on 10th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Hollywood Undead Premiere New Single 'We Are' - Listen Now

Hollywood Undead have just unleashed 'We Are,' the explosive debut single from their upcoming third album, 'Notes from the Underground'. Fans can now watch the lyric video of the track on YouTube and pick up the track on iTunes now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Alt-J Announced As Winners Of 2012 Mercury Music Prize

Indie quartet Alt-J have just been announced as winners of the 2012 Mercury Music Prize.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 01 November 2012

Robbie Williams To Meet Fans And Launch New Album ‘Take The Crown’ At HMV Oxford Street

Fans of pop megastar Robbie Williams will have a rare opportunity to meet and see the singer, in person, when he visits HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store in London’s West End to sign copies of his acclaimed new album, 'Take The Crown' on Monday 5th November 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 01 November 2012

Status Quo's Rick Parfitt: 'We All Kind Of Knew What Jimmy Saville Was Up To'

The whole world and their dog has come forward in recent times to reveal that they were or knew someone who had been harassed by deceased DJ and television personality Jimmy Saville, and it’s ‘Never Too Late’ to report your own case. Now, Status Quo star Rick Parfitt is the latest to join in - claiming that the band ‘were all suspicious’ of the shamed celeb.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 November 2012

Jon Bon Jovi Cancels UK Promo Tour To Return To Family And Soul Foundation Following Storm Sandy

American rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has decided to cut short his promotional tour of Europe and the UK in order to return to his family - who are stuck in New York following Storm Sandy - and to help victims of the recent disaster, which has left at least 64 people dead.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 November 2012

'Hyde Park Was Our Madison Square Garden' - Live Nation Speak Out

Tour and gig promotion company Live Nation have revealed more of the details behind their decision to not renew their tender that allows them to host events at London’s Hyde Park, claiming that The Royal Parks Agency - the governing body of the park - were demanding too much money.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 November 2012

Mars Recordings Release New dRamatic And dbAudio Single 'Far Away'/'Days Running Out'

Following on from our story on Clive Psylence’s Ingredients Records’ critically-acclaimed ‘Mise en Place’ EP release, we’ve now got our hands on something brand new from Mars Recordings - somewhat of an off-shoot of Ingredients that is bringing the old skool back to drum and bass.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Blood On The Dance Floor Unveil Video For ‘Don’t Want To Be Like You’

Blood on the Dance Floor are celebrating Halloween this year with the release of 'The Anthem Of The Outcast' EP which is available now as of October 30th. The first video is now live and you can check it out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Skinny Lister Announce 'Forty Pound Wedding' EP

Skinny Lister have announced the 5th November, 2012 release of the 'Forty Pound Wedding' EP on Sunday Best Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Everything Everything Announce Release Of New Single 'Kemosabe' And Details Of 2013 UK Tour

Everything Everything have announced details of their full 2013 UK tour to celebrate the release of their new album 'Arc' on January 14th. The band have also confirmed that 'Kemosabe' will be their next single, set for release on January 7th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Introducing: The Struts Offer Free Download Of New Track 'I Just Know' - Listen Now

The Struts, Luke Spiller (vox), Adam Slack (guitar), Jed Elliot (bass) and Gethin Davies (drums), are a four-piece indie rock band who formed in Derby in 2009. Very young and very unusually retro in sound!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Madness Launch Appeal To Retrieve Lost Saxophone At Xtra Factor

Legendary British band Madness have today launched an appeal to find Lee Thompson’s Saxophone. The Selmer Silver Mark VI went missing mysteriously from the X Factor studios on Sunday night after the band had performed on the Xtra Factor. Lee is distraught at the loss, he has had the instrument for many years and is appealing for any information which may lead to it being returned to him.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show To Feature Performances From All Shortlisted Artists

The Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show takes place this Thursday, 1st November. The event is to be held at the Roundhouse in London and hosted by broadcaster Lauren Laverne for the first time. Featuring performances from all of the shortlisted artists, the evening will culminate in the announcement of the overall winner of the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for Album of the Year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 29 October 2012

Taylor Swift Scores Her First UK Album Chart Number 1 With 'Red'

Six-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift is painting the globe red. ‘RED’, her fourth studio album released worldwide on October 22nd, has notched up striking sales numbers worldwide and widespread critical acclaim, and has secured Taylor her first Number 1 on the official UK album charts with sales of 61,779, (her biggest week 1 sales in the UK to date).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 29 October 2012

AC/DC Announce Release Of 'Live At River Plate' Album

AC/DC will release 'AC/DC Live At River Plate', their first live album in 20 years, on Tuesday November 19th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 29 October 2012

Rod Stewart Confirms Christmas Album 'Merry Christmas, Baby'

Grammy Award-winning, two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Rod Stewart has announced 'Merry Christmas, Baby', his first Christmas album of his career, set to arrive in stores on November 12th (October 30th in the US) and is available for pre-order today.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 29 October 2012

Marilyn Manson Reveals Proxy Remixes Of Latest Single ‘Slo Mo Tion’ - Listen Now

Marilyn Manson, who released the album ‘Born Villain’ earlier this year and most recently unleashed the second single to come from it ‘Slo Mo Tion’, has today revealed two official remixes by Russian electronic and techno DJ/Producer Proxy.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 29 October 2012