Metallica To Release New Album Without Label?
Thrash metal titans Metallica have been working on their brand new album for a couple of months now, with the group promising fans that a ‘proper’ record is on the way. But, with their record deal with Warner now expired, drummer Lars Ulrich has claimed that the band may even decide to release the LP without a label.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 March 2012
High Contrast Launches New Album Prior To Hospitality Cardiff Tomorrow
As most drum and bass ravers around the UK will probably know, Hospital Records’ hugely humongous Hospitality night is currently on tour, with the latest selection of 170bpm talent set to destroy Cardiff’s Student Union tomorrow night. The show is also set to be a big night for Cardiff’s own drum and bass legend High Contrast – who’ll be releasing his latest album ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy’ tomorrow in the Welsh capitals’ infamous Catapult Records store.
Johnny Marr Will Reform The Smiths - If The UK Government 'Steps Down'
Rock legend Johnny Marr has claimed he will reform The Smiths – as soon as the UK government steps down.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 March 2012
Peter Hook Rubbishes Claims That 'Aerial' Is An Unreleased Joy Division Track
Peter Hook, former bassist of both Joy Division and New Order, has stated that ‘Aerial’, the track which was supposedly an unreleased track from Joy Division’s huge debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’, is actually a ‘bloody awful hoax’.
Chris Brown Announces Release Of New Album 'Fortune'
Grammy Award winner Chris Brown will release his eagerly anticipated new album 'Fortune' on 8th May.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 01 March 2012
Stereoboard Feature Writer David Evans Releases New Book 'Sour Grapes'
Stereoboard's Features writer David Evans has just released a brand new book entitled 'Sour Grapes'. Published as an e-book, avoiding those horrendous postage and packaging charges, 'Sour Grapes' is currently available on Kindle, Apple and from Waterstones (don’t worry if you don’t own an e-reader, you can download a Kindle onto your laptop, iPad or mobile for free!)
2012 NME Award Winners Announced
The annual NME Award ceremony took place at the Brixton O2 Academy, prior to its television showing on Channel 4 on Saturday evening, and saw a glitzy array of stars turn up to watch the best bands and artists from Britain pick up gongs – with Noel Gallagher picking up the ‘Godlike Genius’ award for his contribution to music.
The Wanted Ignore Label's Request To Give Up Alcohol & Coffee For US Tour
British and Irish boyband The Wanted have revealed how they were asked by their US label to give up alcohol, caffeine and dairy products for their tour – and how they refused and got steaming anyway.
Justin Bieber & One Direction Mocked At NME Awards Ceremony
One Direction have been pretty much untouchable for the past couple of months, picking up BRIT Awards, appearing on US television and more recently, outshining their US counterparts Big Time Rush on their own headline tour of the states. But today, they received one accolade they won’t be so proud to pick up – NME’s gong for ‘Worst Band of the Year’!
Justin Bieber Reveals Details Of New Single 'Boyfriend'
Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has revealed they name and release date of his brand new single, the first to be taken from his forthcoming third studio album ‘Believe’.
The Charlatans Celebrate Anniversary Of Periodic Table Of The Elements With Own Limited Edition
Last week The Charlatans created their own cereal, this week they’ve revolutionised one of the world’s most iconic scientific images: The Periodic Table of the Elements.
Graham Coxon Claims New Album Won't Feature Any Love 'Crap'
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has opened up about his new solo record – claiming that it’s a change from his usual love-related romanticism and is instead a look at the ‘bleaker side of life’.
Led Zeppelin Reunion Gig Helps Fund £26m Graduate Scholarship
Led Zeppelin’s epic 2007 comeback show at London’s O2 Arena managed to help raise a massive £26million for a donation to the prestigious Oxford University, it has been revealed.
Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Addresses Haters In Lengthy Website Statement
Patrick Stump, frontman of pop-punk band Fall Out Boy (who are currently on hiatus as of 2009), has written a lengthy post on his blog addressing a huge number of haters – who are livid over the band’s 2008 record ‘Folie a Deux’ and his own 2011 solo album ‘Soul Punk’.
George Michael To Work With Adele?
Superstar singer George Michael has apparently got a bit of a penchant for soul star Adele – sparking rumours that the pair may perform a duet together.
Green Day To 'Sing About F*cking' For First Time Ever
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has revealed some secrets about their forthcoming new studio album – confessing that for the first time in their 25 year-long career, they’ll be singing about sex.
Lana Del Rey & More Added To London's Lovebox Festival Line-Up
International superstar and BRIT winner Lana Del Rey (pictured) joins the Lovebox birthday party line-up on Sunday 17th June alongside already announced Hot Chip, Friendly Fires, Emile Sandé and Holly Johnson.
Wilderness Festival 2012 Announces First Wave Of Acts
The award-winning Wilderness festival, today announces its first wave of acts across music, food, talks and debates, theatre, late night parties and outdoor pursuits. Curated by the producers of Lovebox and Secret Garden Party, Wilderness is a celebration of the arts and outdoors and will return to the Cornbury Estate on 10-12th August 2012.
Whitney Houston Death To Be Named As 'Accidental'
The death of late singing superstar Whitney Houston is to be treated as accidental, a report from sources close to the investigation suggests.
Swedish Rockers Europe Unveil New Album 'Bag Of Bones' With Guest Appearance From Joe Bonamassa
Swedish rock supergroup Europe have revealed their new album, entitled 'Bag Of Bones', will be released in the UK on Monday 30th April 2012. The first single, 'Not Supposed To Sing The Blues', will be released digitally on Friday 9th March.
Norah Jones Unveils 'Happy Pills' & 'Travelin' On' From New Album 'Little Broken Hearts'
Norah Jones has set a 30th April release date for 'Little Broken Hearts', her new album produced by Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton). Jones has also revealed the album artwork and track listing, which features original songs co-written by Jones and Burton.
Kylie Minogue Joins Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney & More At Diamond Jubilee Concert
Pop megastar Kylie Minogue has been added to the bill for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in London this Summer.
Paloma Faith Announces New Album ‘Fall to Grace’
Singer-songwriter Paloma Faith has revealed details of her forthcoming second album ‘Fall to Grace’, which is due for release on 28th May. The album was recorded with producer Nellee Hooper, who has previously worked on albums by U2, Madonna, No Doubt, Bjork and Sinead O’Connor, as well as the score to the 1996 film ‘Romeo and Juliet’. ‘Fall to Grace’ will be preceded by the new single ‘Picking Up The Pieces’ on 20th May.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 29 February 2012
The Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dies Aged 66
Manchester's Davy Jones, singer in the hugely-popular 1960's US band The Monkees, has died. He was 66 years old.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 29 February 2012
British Boy Band The Wanted Make US Chart History
British and Irish boyband The Wanted have become the first ever UK-based boyband to land a hit in the top 3 of a US chart, after their hit ‘Glad You Came’ soarded to #2 in the American iTunes charts.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Ace Frehley, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, LA Guns & More Confirmed For Hard Rock Hell VI
Hard Rock Hell Festival, which will takes place between November 29th and December 3rd, announces its first (magnificent) seven acts for this year’s special Western Themed event.
Bowerbirds Stream New Album 'The Clearing' Online - Listen Now
Ahead of the release of their new album 'The Clearing' next Monday, 5th March, Bowerbirds are now streaming the entire record exclusively on www.stereogum.com. You can give it a listen HERE.
Zoo Project Festival Announces Line-Up
A brand new festival in Kent has been lined-up for this September by Ibiza’s Zoo Project team – and they’ve now revealed exactly who will be performing at the world’s first ever Zoo Project Festival.
Glade Festival Line-Up Revealed
Organisers of Glade Festival, a four-day electronic dance music event, have announced the full line-up for their summer festival, which takes place from June 14th to 17th.
Rita Ora Unveils Debut UK Single 'RIP' (Feat. Tinie Tempah) - Listen Now
After smashing into the UK charts featuring on the Number One hit ‘Hot Right Now’, Rita Ora prepares to release her debut UK single ‘R.I.P’ on 6th May.