Kanye West's GOOD Music Collaboration Album Given Release Date

Hip-hop and rap megastar Kanye West has announced that his forthcoming new GOOD Music album ‘Cruel Summer’ - a collaborative LP filled with tracks from himself and acts signed to his GOOD Music label - will hit shelves on September 4th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Bat For Lashes Reveals Video For New Track 'Laura' And 'The Haunted Man' Album Artwork

Bat for Lashes has announced 'Laura'. A brand new song that was premiered last night on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show as his ‘Hottest Track In The World’. Taken from the highly anticipated third album 'The Haunted Man', released on 15th October, the track will be available as an instant download to fans who pre-order the album on iTunes as of midnight yesterday. ‘Laura’ has already struck a chord with fans after live performances at recent European festivals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Bloodstock Festival Add Further Acts To Jagermeister Stage Line-Up

Bloodstock Festival has today announced the line-up for this year's Jagermeister Stage. A mix of semi-acoustic acts will grace this year’s stage to bring exclusive performances to the metal masses.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Insane Clown Posse Announce 'Chris Benoit' Music Video Premiere

Make-up wearing clown-rap duo Insane Clown Posse have announced that they will unveil the video to their new track ‘Chris Benoit’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming new ‘The Mighty Death Pop’, on July 26th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Between The Buried And Me Unveil New Album Tracklist & Details Of Lead Single 'Telos' - Listen Now

Between the Buried and Me recently announced that their new album, 'The Parallax II: Future Sequence', will be released via Metal Blade Records on October 8th in the UK. As some fans are already aware via live bootlegs on youtube, the album's lead single is entitled 'Telos'. The song can be heard in its entirety now over at www.metalblade.com/btbam.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Gallows Ready To 'Flush Shit Music Away' With New Record

It may be a statement repeated by music elitists and fans across the world alike, but Gallows think that ‘90%’ of today’s music is pretty crap, however, we’re apparently now in luck - because they believe their new album is the ‘flush’ that’ll suck away the ‘shit’ which has surfaced in their absence.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Zeus Offer New Single 'Are You Gonna Waste My Time?' As Free Download - Listen Now

Few bands can be simultaneously timeless and relevant, but that’s exactly the hi-­wire act Zeus has become. Signed to Arts And Crafts and the sometimes support of Broken Social Scene, preparing for the release of sophomore album 'Busting Visions' on 13th August, Zeus are giving away a free download of upcoming single 'Are You Gonna Waste My Time?', a track tailor made for festival season.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Madonna Defies Police To Use Gun Props At Scottish Gig

Superstar singer Madonna showed off her rock and roll attitude at her first ever Scottish gig on the weekend, after pulling out guns during her set - something which police had specifically told her not to do.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Reading & Leeds Festival 2012 Announce BBC Introducing Stage Line-Up

Celebrating its fifth year at Reading and Leeds Festival, Festival Republic have today confirmed the line-up for the BBC Introducing Stage which will give fans the chance to see the very best new talent from across the UK.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Ringo Deathstarr Announce 'Mauve' Release Date

Texas-based alternative rockers Ringo Deathstarr have announced that their new album ‘Mauve’ is set to hit shelves September 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Blur Launch Free Fully Immersive And Interactive 'Blur: The App'

Blur: The App, a fully immersive and interactive App of everything for the Blur fan, will be available to download for free via iTunes from today, Monday 23rd July 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Jermaine Jackson Denies Michael's Mother Katherine Is Missing Following Trent Police Report

The Jackson family were briefly struck with panic on the weekend, after Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson was reported missing by their nephew Trent.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Girls Aloud To Reunite For London Royal Variety Peformance

November 2012 sees the tenth anniversary since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah burst onto the scene after winning Popstars The Rivals.

Written by: Lara Rainsforth | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Steven Wilson Announces 'Get All You Deserve' DVD Release Date

Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson has announced that he’ll put out his latest solo release ‘Get All You Deserve’ - a high definition audio/visual combination - on September 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Festival Number 6 Makes Bumper New Line-Up Announcement

Unique boutique festival Festival Number 6 has announced a raft of new acts to compliment such already revealed names as New Order, Primal Scream, Spiritualized and British Sea Power.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Freddie For A Day Returns In September

Organisers of the Freddie for a Day event - a celebration of the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury where fans get to dress as their favourite rock vocalist - have today announced that it will be returning for its third year on September 3rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

The Wallflowers Are Glad To Be Back

Fans of absentee Californian rockers The Wallflowers can finally rejoice as the band are set to release their brand new studio album on October 2nd 2012.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Aerosmith And Carrie Underwood: It's True!

After weeks of persistent rumours it's been confirmed that former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform a duet with Steven Tyler on Aerosmith's new album 'Music From Another Dimension'.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Paul Carrack Announces 'Good Feeling' Album Release Date

English singer-songwriter-musician Paul Carrack has announced that he’ll release new solo album ‘Good Feeling’ on September 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Jessie J Forced To Pull Out Of Ponty's Big Weekend Gig Tonight

Superstar pop singer Jessie J has been forced to pull out of her gig at the Ponty's Big Weekend tonight - just 25 minutes before gates were set to open.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Spice Girls To Perform At Olympics Closing Ceremony

Superstar girl-group the Spice Girls have announced that they’ll perform together for the first time since 2008 later this summer, after they were added to the line-up of London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Original Sugababes Line-Up Officially Reunite As 'Mutya Keisha Siobhan'

The original line-up of the Sugababes have (finally) officially announced their reunion, months after speculation and rumours began spreading across the internet.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Malefice To Release 'Entities - Anniversary Edition'

Reading-based thrash metal outfit Malefice have announced that they’ll be re-releasing their debut album ‘Entities’ as an anniversary edition - featuring one new tune and re-mastered versions of the originals - to celebrate five years since its release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

MC DRS Unveils 'Count To Ten' Video Ahead Of Debut Album Release

The much-experienced and highly-talented MC DRS has unveiled the brand new music video for his latest piece of rewind-material ‘Count to Ten’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Baddies Announce Split

Essex-based four-piece Baddies announced their split last night, following the release of their second album ‘Build’ earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Judas Priest Announce Release Of 'Screaming For Vengeance – Special 30th Anniversary Edition'

A vital part of rock history - Judas Priest have spent 4 decades writing classic songs and putting on spectacular live shows. During this period, the band has sold in excess of 30 million albums, and played to countless millions of fans across the globe. In 1982, they released their eighth studio album 'Screaming For Vengeance,' containing their hugely successful 'You’ve Got Another Thing Coming', the single which proved that metal could get mainstream radio airplay in the US – leading the way for a whole generation of new metal bands.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Burn The Fleet Announce Release Of 'The Modern Shape'

Southampton rockers Burn the Fleet have announced that they’ll be releasing their debut album ‘The Modern Shape’ on September 10th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Rhys Williams Unveils 'Downhill' Video Ahead Of Debut Album Release

Welsh singer-songwriter Rhys Williams has unveiled the brand new video to his track ‘Downhill’ - the first track to be taken from his forthcoming debut album ‘Great Falls’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Bruce Springsteen Makes Light Of Hyde Park Blackout

Legendary New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen performed in Dublin on Tuesday night for the first time since his controversial show at last weekend's Hard Rock Calling Festival was unceremoniously ended when the council cut the power during a rip roaring Beatles duet with Paul McCartney. With a cheeky grin and tongue firmly in cheek Bruce wandered out and stuck a plug into a fake power generator, before addressing his amused fans by saying “now....before we were so rudely interrupted”. The 16 piece E-Street Band then ripped into 'Twist and Shout' at the exact point they'd been cut off on Saturday evening, before hitting the crowd with a perfectly pitched rendition of the Bobby Fuller Four's 1966 hit 'I fought the Law'.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Friday, 20 July 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea Announces New Solo EP

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea (pictured far left) announced today he is releasing a solo EP today entitled 'Helen Burns' to benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, the non-profit organization he created with friends in 2001.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 July 2012