Wet Nuns Announce Record Store Day Release Of 'Heaven's Below' & 'Throttle'
Blues-punk duo Wet Nuns have announced that they’ll be releasing an exclusive Record Store Day 7” single.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
The Dandy Warhols Announce 'This Machine' Release Date
Alternative rockers The Dandy Warhols have announced that they will be releasing their latest album ‘This Machine’ on May 7th – and have lined-up three UK shows to coincide with it.
Drake Wants To Record Whole Album With Rihanna
Canadian rapper Drake has revealed that he wants to collaborate with Barbados-born beauty Rihanna again – with the star this time planning to work on an album instead of just a single with the ‘Talk That Talk’ singer.
Happy Mondays Star Shaun Ryder Reveals 'Just Thinking About Crack Cocaine Now Makes Him Sick'
Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has opened up about his drug-fuelled past – admitting that if he thinks about how much crack cocaine he used to smoke, it makes him feel physically sick.
Swedish Electro-Pop Duo Air France Explain Break Up
Swedish electro-pop duo Air France have revealed to fans why they decided to split earlier this month in an emotional message on their Tumblr page.
Sir Elton John Reveals He Was Bullied - Even After Becoming World-Famous
Sir Elton John has opened up to press about his past, confessing that he was bullied by three ‘very important people’ – even in the years after he became famous.
Snoop Dogg Working On Reggae Album With Diplo
Superstar rapper Snoop Dogg has apparently announced that he’s making a reggae album alongside DJ, producer and songwriter Diplo.
Skrillex Claims He 'Gets' Why People Hate Him
Emo-turned-brostep producer Skrillex has spoken to press to try and reason with his haters – saying that he understands why they give him so much abuse.
Soundgarden Release New Track 'Live To Rise' For Marvel's 'The Avengers' Movie
Soundgarden have announced details of the release of their first new song in 15 years, 'Live to Rise'. The song will be featured in the end credits to this year's highly anticipated movie, 'Marvel's The Avengers'. 'Live to Rise' is included on 'Avengers Assemble', a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. 'Avengers Assemble' will be released on Monday 23rd April.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
Ultravox Announce 'Brilliant' Release Date And Tracklisting
New-wave rockers Ultravox have returned with their first studio album to feature their original line-up in 28 years.
Graham Coxon, Baxter Dury & Little Barrie Added To Live From Jodrell Bank Line-Up
Graham Coxon has been confirmed as the main support for Paul Weller’s show at the Jodrell Bank observatory.
Bez Forced To Pull Out Of Happy Mondays Tour
The Happy Mondays have suffered a setback in their comeback plans, after it emerged that Bez’s years of hardcore touring, dancing like a madman have left him too injured to appear on their May reunion tour.
Lawson Announce Release Of Debut Single 'When She Was Mine' - Listen Now
Guitar-pop four-piece Lawson have announced they will release their debut single 'When She Was Mine’ on 27th May. Produced by John Shanks, the Grammy Award winning producer of Take That’s albums ‘Beautiful World’ and ‘The Circus,’ ‘When She Was Mine’ sees Lawson combine guitars with soulful vocals and razor-sharp harmonies, underpinned by a taut, powerful rhythm section. Despite it’s uplifting vibe, ‘When She Was Mine’ is about a broken heart - Andy Brown, Lawson frontman, wrote the song after finding out that his ex-girlfriend had a new boyfriend.
New Slayer Album Near Completion, Confirms Drummer Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo, drummer of thrash metal titans Slayer, has updated fans on the progress of their new album – revealing that the band have completed nine new tracks for the record.
Guns N Roses' Duff McKagan And Steven Adler To Present Golden Gods Award
While you most likely won’t be seeing the original Guns N’ Roses line-up perform together at their induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame this April, you can at least get some of your GnR fix from watching the Golden God Awards – as original drummer and bassist Steven Adler and Duff McKagan will be presenting the ‘Riff Lord’ award.
Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 Cancelled - Read Official Statement Here
Organisers have confirmed yesterday's rumours that Sonispshere Knebworth 2012 has been cancelled. An official statement was posted on the official Sonisphere website earlier this morning confirming the disappointing news.
Queen Confirm Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 Has Been Cancelled
Rock titans Queen have confirmed the rumours that Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 has been cancelled.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Plan B Blames David Cameron For London Riots
Rapper, singer and songwriter Plan B has launched an attack on Tory Prime Minister David Cameron – with the star blaming the conservative leader for the riots which reigned terror on the streets of London last year.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Dizzee Rascal Not Putting Out New Album - Unless It Meets Fans High Expectations
London-based rapper and singer Dizzee Rascal has told Metro that he won’t be releasing a new album any time soon – unless it’s a really, really good one.
Starboy Nathan Announces Release Date For 'Who Am I' New Single
British R&B singer-songwriter Starboy Nathan has returned to announce the release of his brand new single ‘Who Am I’, which hits shelves on April 30th.
Sonisphere Knebworth Cancelled Due To Poor Ticket Sales?
This Summer's Knebworth Sonisphere Festival has reportedly been cancelled. Rumours are currently spreading across the internet after Thrash Hits reported that the Summer rock and metal festival had been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.
Lianne La Havas, Patrick Wolf, Ghostpoet & More Added To Summer Sundae Weekender Line-Up
Summer Sundae Weekender have announced the third wave of artists on 2012’s line up, establishing the event once again an essential date in the summer music calendar.
One Direction's 'That's What Makes You Beautiful' To Feature On Glee
One Direction’s complete domination of America has taken yet another step forward – as the X-Factor group learnt that their award-winning single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ would be covered on American musical sitcom Glee.
The Great Escape Festival - 141 Bands Join The 2012 Line-Up
The Great Escape 2012 have announced a total of 141 artists for this year’s line-up. So whatever your musical preference is, you will have a schedule full of the hottest breaking artists to see.
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Release Of New Album 'Oceania'
Alternative rockers The Smashing Pumpkins have announced that their seventh studio album ‘Oceania’ will be released on June 18th.
McFly Penning Tracks For New One Direction Album
Pop group McFly will be passing gifts from one boyband to another, as they’ve been drafted in to pen tracks for star singers One Direction – who have taken the US by storm in the past couple of months.
The Black Keys Speak Out Against Spotify
In a recent interview with American radio station WGRD the Black Keys drummer, Patrick Carney (pictured left), held nothing back while talking about music streaming service Spotify. He commented particularly on Sean Parker, a Spotify board member, and how the band's royalties don't seem to quite make sense.
Written by: Steven James | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
The Flaming Lips To Infuse Blood Into Record Store Day Release
Oklahoma rockers The Flaming Lips have revealed that they’ll be putting the blood of those contributing to their Record Store Day project – Ke$ha, Bon Iver, Nick Cake, Neon Indian, Prefuse 73, and Erykah Badu – into the middle of some of their very limited vinyl release.
Luscious Jackson Reveal Details Of Reunion & New Album
New York’s all-female rock outfit Luscious Jackson have spoken about their recent reunion, which comes over 10 years after the band split back in 2000.
Rihanna Claims Getting Naked Has Helped Her Become More Comfortable With Image
In comments that will probably have men across the country drooling like dogs, Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has confessed that she’s ‘more comfortable’ when she’s naked.
