Bobby Brown Claims He 'Is Not The Reason' That Whitney Houston Died

American singer-songwriter Bobby Brown has claimed that he is not the cause of Whitney Houston's drug usage – and claimed that he wasn't aware that she was still battling with addiction in the months before her death.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Lovebox Founders Groove Armada Set For 10th Birthday World Exclusive

Lovebox Festival co-founders Groove Armada, will make a sensational return to the live arena this June for a worldwide exclusive. The show promises to be one the festival’s most spectacular productions ever as one of the world’s best loved electro groups return to London's Victoria Park for a never-to-be-seen-again show. The Dance Masters will deliver a full on live extravaganza featuring very special guests guaranteeing to have the whole of Victoria Park bouncing along and screaming for more.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Kasabian Have 'Loads Of Stuff Written' For 'Velociraptor' Follow-Up

Indie rock outfit Kasabian have revealed that they've got a shed-load of new material lined-up for their next album – despite only releasing their last record 'Velociraptor' only coming out in September.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Creates 1000 New Jobs In South Wales

Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson has definitely done his bit for rock and roll – now he’s helping chip into the unemployment problem by creating 1000 new jobs in South Wales, after it emerged that he was launching his own aircraft maintenance company.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Gallows Working On Third Studio Album & Announce New Label

Watford-based hardcore outfit Gallows are pleased to announce that recording for their as yet untitled third album – which is the follow up to their 2009 albvum ‘Grey Britain’ - is now underway.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

You Me At Six Up For Five Gongs At Kerrang! Awards 2012

In an already massive year for the UK - with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London 2012 OIympic Games among the big British events taking place this year - Kerrang! Magazine is excited to reveal that British acts are leading the charge in the nominations for the 2012 Kerrang! Awards, fuelled by Relentless Energy Drink.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 May 2012

The Pirate Bay Not Backing Down In UK ISP Battle

Following from the news that the High Court have called for British ISPs to ban The Pirate Bay, the owners of the site have called for 'fellow pirates' to help combat the ban – and promised that they would win the fight against them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Lady Gaga Sports Crazy Purple Hair Dress On Travels To Asia

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has worn some of the craziest outfits the music world has ever seen in her seven year career, with some highlights including a dress made entirely of meat and a frock made entirely of Kermit the Frog's. On the weekend, she made no exception – and arrived in Hong Kong dressed in what looks like a frock made of what seems like purple hair!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Cheryl Cole: 'Lana Del Rey Is Super Talented'

Geordie star Cheryl Cole has revealed that she is a major fan of indie-pop singer Lana Del Rey – and confessed that she 'fell in love' with the star after hearing her hit 'Video Games'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Enrique Iglesias And Jennifer Lopez Working On New Track Ahead Of World Tour?

Following the news that Latino stars Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias would be joining forces for a world tour, the pair have hinted that they may be working on some material together – which they hope to be able to perform on the up and coming tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Pepsi Campaign To See Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Remixed By Skrillex, Diplo & A-Trak

A new Pepsi project will apparently see electronic producer Diplo and brostep star Skrillex remixing Michael Jackson's classic track 'Bad'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

While She Sleeps Announce Release Of New Single 'This Is The Six'

On May 13th Sheffield’s While She Sleeps are set to release their monstrous new single, 'This Is The Six', taken from their highly anticipated new album of the same name, 'This Is The Six', out on Search and Destroy Records on 6th August.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

'Rihanna Is Better Than The Beatles Or The Rolling Stones', Says Tony Blackburn

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn has put his credibility on the line with some comments he made to the Radio Times yesterday – after he claimed that Barbados-born beauty Rihanna was better than The Beatles or The Rolling Stones.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer Offering House Party & Dinner Dates To Album Fund Donaters

Amanda Palmer, one half of cabaret rockers The Dresden Dolls, is in desperate need of money to help fund her new album, art project and tour – and is promising to attend a house party with anyone who pledge $5000 towards her fund.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Damon Albarn Invites Noel Gallagher To Collaborate On Africa Express Project

Damon Albarn, frontman of Britpop icons Blur and cartoon hip-hop collective Gorillaz, has invited none other than Noel Gallagher – the same man who once hoped that Albarn would 'catch AIDs and die' – to collaborate with him on his Africa Express project, which restarts in September.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Dan Le Sac Announces New Solo Album 'Space Between Words' & Unveils New Track 'Play Along'

Dan Le Sac releases his debut solo album 'Space Between The Words' on Sunday Best on July 9th. Written, produced and with vocals from Dan himself, the album features collaborations with Emmy the Great, Merz, Sarah Williams White, B Dolan, Joshua Idehen and Pete Hefferan.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Liberty X To Reform For New Album And UK Tour?

Rumours that British reality TV pop group Liberty X are reforming for an album and tour have been flying around the internet today, after three of its original members were snapped outside of ITV Studios this morning.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Man Falls Of Stage Scaffolding At Creamfields Australia & Survives

While festivals are all about partying, going wild, and having fun, it is possible to take it too far – and one guy, who was having the time of his life at Creamfields Australia over the weekend, is a perfect example of doing just that.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Whitechapel Announce Details Of New Self-Titled Album & Unveil New Track 'Hate Creation'

Having spent several years lauded as one of the front-runners in their genre, in 2012 Whitechapel stand as a defining force in contemporary heavy music. Building dramatically on the trademarked bludgeon of their first three releases, with 'Whitechapel' the Tennessean sextet have inarguably delivered their most intense, dynamic, and downright hostile record to date. Drenched in atmospheric darkness, the record is also rife with gripping melodies that drag the listener in to the tumult, willing or otherwise, and across its ten tracks it is infused with an emotional depth that pointedly separates the band from the plethora of two-dimensional mosh-starters that have sprung up in their wake.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Liam Gallagher To Move Back To Manchester If City Win Premiership

It's the news Robert Mancini has been waiting for... Beady Eye and ex-Oasis star Liam Gallagher has revealed that he'll move back to Manchester should his favourites Manchester City win the Premier League.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Matt Tuck & Liam Cormier Project AxeWound Unveil New Song ‘Post Apocalyptic Party’ - Listen Now

From its humble inception as a creative studio project, Matt Tuck’s collaboration with Liam Cormier of the Cancer Bats and session drummer extraordinaire Jason Bowld has surpassed expectations and snowballed into a metal behemoth set to be one of the talking points of the summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Marilyn Manson New Album 'Born Villain' Streaming Online

Industrial rocker Marilyn Manson has put his entire new album 'Born Villain' online and available to stream today, via AOL Music.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Gaslight Anthem Première New Single '45' - Listen Now

New Jerseys finest, The Gaslight Anthem return this Summer with their brand new studio album, 'Handwritten'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

John Peel's Record Collection Revealed For First Time Ever

Chiefs of The Space project have taken the first steps in the journey of making one of the most important archives in modern music history available to the public begins this week, as they begin publishing record producer and DJ John Peel’s incredible record collection online – starting with 100 albums beginning with ‘A’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Metric Stream New Track 'Youth Without Youth' From New Album 'Synthetica' - Listen Now

Metric have today unveiled the track stream for their new single 'Youth Without Youth', the first cut to be taken from upcoming 5th studio album 'Synthetica', due for UK release on June 25th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Wanted Forced To Face Wall In Company Of Britney Spears

British and Irish boyband The Wanted have revealed how Britney Spears’ bodyguards forced the group to face a wall when the American star was walking past, because they weren’t allowed to look at her while she left her dressing room.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran & Paolo Nutini Headline London Olympics Opening Ceremony Gig

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini have today been announced as the headliners for the BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 27th July.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Ne-Yo Hoping To Take Motown Back To Original Best

Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has revealed that he is hoping to take Motown Records back to its world-beating best following his take over as Vice President of the company.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Akon Looking To Sign American Idol's Jessica Sanchez?

American singer-songwriter Akon has revealed that he'd really love to work with American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez, after watching the 16 year-old on the show.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Blur's Alex James Living 'The Monk's Life' With New Beer Brewery

Blur bassist Alex James has opened up about his life following his decision to venture into beer brewing – and has likened the lifestyle to that of a monk!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012