Friendly Fires Headline Fundraiser Gig At London's Camden Roundhouse

Last night Friendly Fires headlined a fundraiser gig for disabled awareness charity ABLE2UK at Camden Roundhouse. Organised by Howard Thorpe and promoted by Metropolis Music and Coda Agency, the event also saw Frank Turner (solo), Miles Kane, Steve Cradock and a the Mystery Jets perform.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Introducing: The Virginmarys Announce Release Of New Single 'Dead Man's Shoes'

The Virginmarys are set to release their new single 'Dead Man's Shoes' on 1st October, through Doublecross Records. The single will be followed by the band's debut album 'King Of Conflict'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

The Guardian Invite You To Name 'Six Songs Of Me...'

The Guardian wants to invite music fans to be part of an incredible project that gives insight on the power that music has on us.

Written by: Brad Norris | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Bleech Release 'The Hippie And Me' For Free Download And Confirm Further UK Live Dates

Rocking London trio Bleech have unleashed a free download of their new track ‘The Hippie and Me’ this week alongside new UK tour dates for shows in September and October.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Swedish House Mafia Announce Release Date For 'Don't You Worry Child' - Listen Now

July 14th 2012 saw Swedish House Mafia bid a glorious farewell to the UK in spectacular fashion with their biggest headline show to date at Milton Keynes Bowl. To celebrate this landmark show the band debuted new track ‘Don't You Worry Child’ to 65,000 ravers against a show-stopping backdrop of lasers, fireworks and flames. A euphoric track with signature Swedes’ drops, hooks and featuring vocals from John Martin, ‘Don't You Worry Child’ is set for release in the UK on 7th October 2012, international release date will be 14th September 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Joe McElderry Releases Lyric Video For New Track 'Here’s What I Believe'

Joe McElderry has just released the lyric video for his new track ‘Here’s What I Believe’ which is available now and is the title track of his fourth album which is out on 10th September.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Stereoboard Previews Creamfields 2012

The festival Creamfields now leaves a taste of class behind when people utter its name. After going neck and neck with Global Gathering over the last few years to become the country’s most sought after electronic celebration of DJ’s, Creamfields now boasts an array of talent that surpasses everything in its competitive field.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Muse Unveil New Single 'Madness' - Listen Now

Muse's first single ‘Madness’ from new album ‘The 2nd Law’ had its first play on radio last night. Check out the lyric video below. Check back to Stereoboard for the full video soon!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Korn To Release 'Live At The Hollywood Palladium' DVD Feat. Skrillex, Excision & More

Multi-million selling Grammy Award-winning rock pioneers Korn have announced the CD/DVD release 'Live At The Hollywood Palladium' - A concert that will write music history.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Marilyn Manson Announces New Single 'Slo-Mo-Tion' And Official Remix - Listen Now

Marilyn Manson is set to release ‘Slo-mo-tion’: Dirtyphonics remix though Cooking Vinyl. The track will also be available from the 20th August on Beatport.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Madness Perform With Olly Murs At V Festival

Olly Murs fulfilled a life long dream yesterday when Madness invited him on stage to perform 'It Must Be Love' with them at V Festival. Olly found himself absolutely starstruck after the performance as the British Legends hung out with Olly backstage enjoying the sunshine.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Tulisa Unveils Video For New Single 'Live It Up'

Fresh from the success of her debut Number 1 single ‘Young’, UK superstar Tulisa returns with a second surefire smash hit ‘Live It Up’, released through Island Records/All Around The World on September 9th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

The Darkness Announce New Single & Launch New App

Lowestoft’s finest will follow the release of their third album with a new single, ‘Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us’, on 10th September 2012. ‘Hot Cakes’ is released today and has already received some outstanding reviews.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Gives Fans Big Hint Of Special Reading Festival Performance

Following last week's speculation that Green Day could be set to play a secret show at this weekend's Reading Festival, band frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has now given fans a massive hint via Webstagram, posting a picture of himself on stage accompanied by the caption: "Hello England! What rhymes with shredding ??!!" Check out Billie Joe's cryptic post here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Hammerfest 5 Announces Napalm Death, Candlemass And Empress In First Round Of Acts

Hammerfest 5 (In Fear of the Dragon) have announced that the Kings of Swedish Doom Metal Candlemass will grace the event now in its new location at Haven in Phwelli in North Wales. For those of you that need a reminder of Doom at its most glorious check out Candlemass's classic video for 'Bewitched' below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

The Devil Wears Prada Announce UK Release Of New Live CD/DVD 'DEAD&ALIVE'

The Devil Wears Prada have finally announced a UK release for their new live CD/DVD, 'DEAD&ALIVE'. Out on October 15th and shot from their Dead Throne US tour, it features over two hours of music, live footage and behind the scenes action. Check out a live performance of 'Vengeance' below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Red Bull To Stream Jessie Ware Live Performance Of Tracks From Debut Album 'Devotion' Tonight!

Today, 20th August 2012, Red Bull Studios will be hosting an exclusive live performance by Jessie Ware to celebrate the release of her anticipated debut album ‘Devotion’ - also released today. The full 30-minute performance will be streamed live at 7.00pm (GMT) on the Red Bull Studios website www.redbull.co.uk. This performance will celebrate the artist’s year-long residency at the Red Bull Studios where she recorded her debut album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Muse To Release New Single 'Madness' Today

Muse have announced that ‘Madness’ will be the first track from their new album to be released as a single; the track will have its first play at radio today, August 20th and will then be instantly available to buy online worldwide.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Sylosis Announce Release Of New Album 'Monolith' & UK Live Dates

Sylosis are set to release their new album 'Monolith' on October 5th 2012 via Nuclear Blast records. The eagerly anticipated new material is a concept album inspired by aspects of Greek Mythology.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Danko Jones Give Away New Album Lead Single 'Just A Beautiful Day’ As Free Download

With the new Danko Jones album – ‘Rock And Roll Is Black And Blue’ – set to be released in the UK on September 17th, the band are releasing the first single ‘Just A Beautiful Day’ as a free download today from www.dankojones.com.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Ed Sheeran Adds Some Rizzle-Dazzle As V Festival 2012 Goes Out With A Bang

The Stone Roses and The Killers drew the curtain on another exhilarating V Festival, sponsored by Virgin Media, with performances that had both Chelmsford and Staffordshire rocking. Though Yorkshire born Ed Sheeran stole the show, raising the roof on the Arena in Weston Park with two unique collaborations. First up was Mikkel Pane singing 'Little Lady', shortly followed by Rizzle Kicks, who lifted the crowd to dizzy heights with a hair raising rendition of 'You Need Me'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

The Maine Release New Track 'You'll Never Know' - Listen Now

Arizona rockers The Maine have released a brand new track - 'You'll Never Know' is taken from their highly anticipated third studio album entitled 'Pioneer & The Good love' – due out on September 11th on Rude Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst Calls Time On 18 Year Career?

All you 90s moshers, punk rockers, and nu-metal addicts may be in for some bad news today - as Limp Bizkit star Fred Durst confessed that the band may call time on their 18-year career.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Wet Nuns Unveil New Single 'Why You So Cold' & Unveil September Tour Dates

Fresh off the back of being hailed as one of NME’s top 20 “Bands To Watch for 2012”, Wet Nuns have announced a new single and UK tour this September.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

The Killers Unveil 'Battle Born' Album Tracklisting

American rockers The Killers have unveiled the tracklisting for their forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Battle Born’, out September 18th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Lower Than Atlantis Change Release Date For Forthcoming Album 'Changing Tune'

Lower Than Atlantis have announced that due to manufacturing issues, their major label debut album 'Changing Tune' will now be released on 1st October 2012 via Island Records. The first single from the album, 'Love Someone Else' is currently available via iTunes and has a radio impact date of 1st October.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Pussy Riot Members Sentenced To Two Years In Jail

Each of the three imprisoned Pussy Riot members, who were found guilty of hooliganism earlier today, have been sentenced to two years in jail.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

HIM Announce 20-Year Anniversary Greatest Hits Compilation

Finnish rockers HIM have announced that they’ll be releasing ‘XX: Two Decades of Love Metal - a 20-year anniversary greatest hits compilation’ on October 29th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Baroness Give New Update Following UK Bus Crash

American rockers Baroness have updated fans on their condition following their horror crash on Wednesday morning, which saw their tour bus plummet 30ft from a viaduct near Bristol.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Max Raptor Unveil New Single 'Patron Saint (Of Nothing)' Ahead Of Reading/Leeds Festival Appearance

The unmistakable roar of the Midlands’ favourite new alt-rock four-piece returns as Max Raptor release new single 'Patron Saint (Of Nothing)' on 26th August in support of their Reading and Leeds Festival appearance on the BBC Introducing stage.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012