Plan B Unveils Prodigy Remix Of New Track 'ill Manors' - Listen Now

Following the release of his quadruple platinum-selling album 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks', Plan B (AKA Ben Drew) has announced details of his forthcoming album 'iLL Manors', which is set for release on Monday 7th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 March 2012

Kanye West Stops Media From Attending His Paris Fashion Show

Hip-hop superstar Kanye West reportedly banned media from attending his fashion show in Paris earlier this week – because he didn’t want his new women’s clothing line, DW Kanye West, slated by critics.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 March 2012

Bestival 2012 Line-Up Extended - More Live Acts, DJs & Wildlife Announced!

Organisers are having a wild time down at Bestival HQ planning a long weekend of ferocious fun for this September at Robin Hill Country Park. They've already lined-up amazing treats, from their Saturday night headliners New Order and exclusive performances from The xx and Sigur Rós, to their brand new Amphitheatre performance space in the woods and Arcadia’s Mechanical Cabaret, not forgetting the Wildlife theme, a whole heap of gleaming new stuff and old favourite haunts galore, so it’s with great pleasure that organisers can give you news of lots more lovely musical acts joining the bill and some ingenious ways to travel to the party!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 March 2012

Metronomy Frontman Claims 'English Riviera' Success Down To 'Beautiful Weather'

Electro-pop trio Metronomy have claimed that their LP ‘The English Riviera’, which hit shelves on April 8th last year, only saw great success because of the really nice weather at the time – and that the album really ‘worked well in the sunshine’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 March 2012

Adele Set To Break Prince's Album Chart Record

Superstar soul singer Adele is closing in on Prince’s album chart record with ‘21’ staying yet another week on top of the Billboard 200, making it 23 weeks in total for the ‘Rolling in the Deep’ star.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Daniel Land And The Modern Painters Announce Release Of New Album 'The Space Between Us'

Daniel Land & The Modern Painters have announced the release of their second album 'The Space Between Us' on 28th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Cornershop Announce New Album 'Urban Turban' & New Single 'Milkin' It' - Listen Now

Adding to their treasure trove of a back catalogue, Cornershop have today announced the release of their new album ‘Urban Turban’ out on 14th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

JLS Tour 'Going To Be Like The Matrix Combined With David Blaine And Dynamo'

X-Factor boyband JLS will be embarking on their UK tour in just over a week – and the group have revealed to fans that the experience will be like The Matrix crossed with magicians David Blaine and Dynamo.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

The Monkees' Davy Jones Thought Chest Problems Were 'Heartburn'

Talia Jones, daughter of late Monkees star Davy Jones, has told how her father thought chest pains he was experiencing in the run up to his death were simply heartburn, because he’d recently been told by a doctor at a check-up that he was healthy.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Lady Gaga 'Furious' At Plans For Biopic

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga is apparently extremely upset after finding out that there were plans to make a biopic about her life – as the details of her ‘story’ will make people see her as weak and insecure rather than a strong woman.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Katy Perry Unveils Details Of 3D Concert Movie 'Part Of Me'

Superstar singer Katy Perry has confirmed that she’ll be starring in her own 3D concert movie, which will hit screens in the summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Man Banned From Seeing Daughter Alone After Downloading Child Porn Instead Of Slash Album

A man in Hull has reportedly been banned from seeing his daughter – because he accidentally downloaded child pornography instead of an album by guitar genius Slash.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Marilyn Manson Unveils Brand New Track Ahead Of 'Born Villain' Album Release

American shock rockers Marilyn Manson have unveiled their brand-new comeback single ‘No Reflection’, which is taken from the band’s forthcoming eighth studio album ‘Born Villain’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Madonna Reveals Snippet Of New Track 'Love Spent' - Listen Now

Pop icon Madonna has unveiled a teaser clip of new song 'Love Spent' which features on her recently released new album 'MDNA'. The track preview follows the release of the new music video for her track 'Girls Gone Wild'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

'Our New Album Was Inspired By The Vaccines' Say Keane

Alternative rockers Keane will be releasing their fourth studio album this May – and have revealed that the record was inspired by The Vaccines latest record.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Katy Perry Confirms Details Of New 3D Concert Movie

Pop superstar Katy Perry has confirmed details of her new 3D concert film titled 'Part Of Me'. The film, which is set for release this Summer, is named after her latest single 'Part Of Me' and will of course feature Katy in the lead role.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

New Limp Bizkit EP To Be "Heaviest, Most Crazy Metal Record Ever"

Nu-metal rockers Limp Bizkit have claimed that they’re working on the ‘heaviest, most crazy metal record ever’ – after signing for Lil Wayne’s record label Cash Money.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Gemma Ray Announces Details Of New Album 'Island Fire' & Free Track Download

Berlin-based singer Gemma Ray has announced more details of her forthcoming new album 'Island Fire', which is released on April 16th – and will be giving away one of the records stand-out tracks – ‘Runaway’ – as a free download to celebrate.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Ticket Scammer John Koukoullis Sentenced To Two Years in Prison

A notorious ticket scammer has finally been placed behind bars over two years after he was convicted of 14 counts of fraud and money laundering, which included selling tickets he wasn’t even in possession of.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Metallica Sign-Up Award-Winning Director Nimród Antal To Direct 3D-Feature Film

 Metallica announced today they have signed-up award-winning director Nimród Antal to direct their upcoming 3D feature film project. Charlotte Huggins, who's previous credits included Journey To The Center Of The Earth, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, will produce.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012

Seether Confirmed For Sonisphere Knebworth

South African rockers Seether return to the UK this week for the long-awaited release of their latest studio album 'Holding Onto Strings Better left To Fray', they can also confirm that they’ll be playing at Sonisphere Knebworth in July.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Paul Shevlin, Sarah Gardner & Floodliners Win Next BRIT Thing 2012

Following a six month nationwide search for the best in young UK musical talent, Monday night, 5th March, three unsigned artists were crowned winners of Next BRIT Thing - a national music competition for 11-19 year olds backed by the UK music industry, The BRIT Awards and the Government.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Tenacious D Talk About Forthcoming New Album 'Rize Of The Fenix'

Tenacious D are to release their widely-anticipated new album 'Rize of the Fenix', the band’s first studio album in over six years, on 14th May. 'Rize of the Fenix' is the third album from the group and is the follow-up to 2006’s gold 'The Pick of Destiny' and 2001’s platinum debut album 'Tenacious D'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Jay-Z Facing Legal Action Over 2000's 'Big Pimpin''

Rap superstar Jay-Z could be in for a spot of trouble – because an Egyptian composer is threatening to sue over his 2000 track ‘Big Pimpin’’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Straight Lines Announce 'Half Gone' Single & 'Freaks Like Us' Album Details

Having just won over a small army of fans on their UK tour and released single ‘Half Gone’; the first to be taken from the band’s second album ‘Freaks Like Us’, Straight Lines are now ready to announce the plans for their new album’s release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

The Cribs Unveil 'Come On, Be A New One' - Listen Now

Having whetted the appetite with ‘Chi-Town’, completed a whirlwind four date live excursion and the imminence of a fifth album ‘In the Belly of the Brazen Bull’, The Cribs have announced the arrival of a brand new single.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Scissor Sisters Give Away Rare 12" Vinyl Through Facebook & Twitter

Exciting news is on the way for Scissor Sisters fans, in the meantime however, Scissor Sisters have announced they are giving away a handful of very special limited edition 12” vinyl records through their social networks.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Evile's Guitarist Ol Drake Nominated For "Dimebag Darrell Shredder" Golden God Award

Ol Drake, lead guitarist for British thrashers Evile, has been nominated for a Metal Hammer Golden God award in the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder" category.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Beach House Ignite Twitter Frenzy By Unveiling Brand New Track 'Myth'

‘Dream pop’ duo Beach House have sparked a massive frenzy on Twitter – by announcing the release of a new single with their first tweet for over 240 days.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012

Pennywise Announce Release Of New Album 'All Or Nothing'

Southern California punk rockers Pennywise are back in full force and swinging harder than ever with 'All Or Nothing', one of their most powerful and heartfelt albums to date. The album will hit the streets on 30th April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2012