Tenacious D New Album 'Rize Of The Fenix' Set For May Release

As announced today on Tenacious D’s website www.TenaciousD.com, their anticipated new album, 'Rize of the Fenix', will be released in May. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Professor Green Forced To Cancel Two UK Shows

British hip-hop and grime star Professor Green has been forced to cancel two UK shows, as he has to be in Italy for promotional work.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Gene Simmons: 'KISS Will Have Angry Birds Spin-Off Game'

KISS star Gene Simmons has told gaming news site Industry Gamers that the band are involved with in talks with the makers of the game Angry Birds – which could end up with the group having their own spin-off version of the game.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Rolo Tomassi To Release 'Hard-Hitting' New Album This Summer

British mathcore rockers Rolo Tomassi have promised their fans a ‘hard-hitting’ new album, which they hope will appeal both to old fans that are already into the band and people who haven’t yet heard of them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

One Direction Bring 'Up All Night' US Release Date Forward Due To Popular Demand

X-Factor boyband One Direction seem to have a bit of a Midas touch at the moment, with their UK tours selling out, their debut album becoming the fastest-selling debut record of 2011, and receiving an invite from Big Time Rush to go on their first US tour. Now, they’ve been forced to bring their American single and album release dates forward – because of immense demand.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Ricky Martin To Perform LMFAO Track On Glee

Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin will appear on world-famous US series Glee this February 7th, and will be seen performing his own cover version of an LMFAO song.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Iced Earth & Sepultura Added To Bloodstock 2012 Line-Up

Metal titans Iced Earth (main pic) and thrash icons Sepultura (small pic) are the latest additions to Bloodstock 2012, joining an already massive line-up that includes headline sets from Alice Cooper and Behemoth, as well as exclusive appearances from Watain, special guests Dimmu Borgir, Hatebreed, Black Dahlia Murder and many more.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Jimmy Carr, Rolf Harris, Ren Harvieu & More Added To Camp Bestival 2012 Line-Up

Following last week’s Camp Bestival announcement featuring Hot Chip, Kool & The Gang, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, The Young British Foodies, Mr Tumble and more festi-news, organisers are able to announce their comedy headliner for 2012 and even more ace live acts and DJs.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Nick And Aaron Carter's Sister Leslie Died Of Prescription Drug Overdose, Police Report Says

Leslie Carter, sister of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and solo singer Aaron Carter, died because of a prescription drug overdose according to a police report.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

'It Could Be Five Years Until Next Bon Iver Album', Says Frontman Justin Vernon

Folk icons Bon Iver have revealed that they may not release another record for five years, following the release of last summer’s eponymous second album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Madonna Unveils Tracklisting For New Album 'MDNA'

Pop superstar Madonna has unveiled the 15 song track-listing for the deluxe version of her forthcoming new album 'MDNA'. The follow-up to Madonna's 2008 album 'Hard Candy' is to be released on 26th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, DJ Fresh & More Confirmed For BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

A massive, free weekender has been set-up by Radio 1 for this summer, with dance and pop stars like Andy C, David Guetta, Dappy, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran and many more all lined-up to appear.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Courtney Love's Drug Addiction Killed Pets, Says Daughter Frances Cobain

Californian rocker Courtney Love’s drug addictions helped kill her daughter’s pets, according to a book written about the troubled singer’s road to sobriety.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Hotly-Tipped All The Young Follow Kaiser Chiefs Support Tour With This Feeling Show

Fresh from support slots last year with Hard-Fi and currently on tour with The Kaiser Chiefs, Stoke four-piece, All The Young, are set to play their one and only London show for quite some time at the This Feeling club night, Queen of Hoxton, London on 11th February. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

The All American Rejects Reveal New 'Beekeeper's Daughter' Video

Power-pop rockers The All American Rejects have unveiled a brand new music video for their track ‘Beekeeper’s Daughter’, which is also their first single from their up and coming fourth studio album ‘Kids in the Street’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Black Sabbath's Bill Ward Unhappy With New Album & Tour Contract

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has just released a statement, expressing his dissatisfaction over Black Sabbath's new contract for a brand new album and tour. Bill states that unless things reach a "fair agreement" he will not be able to partake in the recording of the band’s new album and touring activities.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Eminem Sued By Homeless Man For $9million

Superstar rapper Eminem is being sued for a massive $9million – by a homeless American man who claims that the ‘Lose Yourself’ star used his idea for a new Chrysler commercial that he stars in.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Rolling Stones Lips Urinals Receive Feminist Complaints

English rock legends The Rolling Stones have inspired some new novelty urinals at a museum in Germany – which have already received complaints from feminist groups and campaigners.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Quincy Jones Talks About Paul McCartney's New Album 'Kisses On The Bottom'

February 7th will see the release of Paul McCartney's brand new studio album 'Kisses on the Bottom'. Now, ahead of the release music legend and long-term friend of Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones has spoken about the upcoming album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Lady Gaga's Connection With Gay Society Is Natural,' Says Madonna

Superstar singer Madonna has told press that she thinks eccentric gay icon Lady Gaga has such a genuine connection with the homosexual community because she is not as ‘emotionally strong’ as someone like Britney Spears – who Madonna claimed is ‘built like a brick shithouse’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Ben Howard Debuts New Track 'Oats In The Water' - Listen Now

Ben Howard kicks-off his huge UK tour soon with a homecoming show in Truro (13th February) before heading out on a run of dates that includes two back-to-back nights at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Jamaican Dancehall Star Elephant Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape

Jamaican dancehall musician and rapper Elephant Man has been arrested in his country on suspicion of rape, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Introducing: Ideals Announce Release Of New Single 'Altar' - Listen Now

Ideals are set to release their new single ‘Altar’ on the 26th March 2012, via Intruder Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Prison Is An Amazing Place', Says Rapper Ja Rule

Usually, prison is somewhere you go to spend time thinking about the crimes you’ve committed; somewhere you see horrible things and have to live surrounded by some of the most hardened criminals around. But for New York-based rapper Ja Rule, prison seems to be the opposite – with the star even describing his time inside as ‘amazing’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Atomic Kitten Could Return For New Steps-Style TV Documentary

Pop group Atomic Kitten could be reuniting for a new television show and are currently in talks with ITV studios, if rumours are believed to be true.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Madonna Superbowl Setlist To Include 'Vogue' & 'Ray Of Light'?

Superstar singer Madonna could perform a couple of classic tracks during her Superbowl half-time performance, alongside two songs from her controversially-titled new album ‘MDNA’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Bowerbirds Unveil New Track 'In The Yard' From Forthcoming New Album 'The Clearing' - Listen Now

Having previously shared album opener 'Tuck the Darkness In' as a free download, North Carolina's Bowerbirds now give you a further peek into what lies ahead on their forthcoming new album 'The Clearing' in the form of the brand new track 'In The Yard'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Damon Albarn Confirmed To Headline Honeyfest 2012

Kicking-off the 2012 festival season, Honeyfest has announced that Damon Albarn will perform songs and music from Dr Dee - created by Albarn and Rufus Norris - at Tumuli Field on April 14th. Albarn will be joined onstage by several musicians and singers from the original production including Madou Diabate.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

New My Chemical Romance New Album 'Won't Just Be A Collection Of Songs'

Emo rockers My Chemical Romance have claimed that their latest LP offering will not simply be a collection of songs, and rather a full, proper album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Neighborhood Has Some Of The Best Songs We've Ever Written,' Claim Blink-182

Pop-punk icons Blink-182 have confessed that they think their latest album ‘Neighborhoods’ has some of the best songs they’ve ever written on it – and that they ‘couldn’t be happier’ at the response they’ve received.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012