The Secret Garden Party 2012 Announces Initial Line-Up

The Secret Garden Party has announced the initial music line-up for its 10th birthday celebrations. Headliners include electronic pioneers Orbital (pictured), and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros who are fronted by the enigmatic IMA ROBOT  Alex Ebert. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

The Flaming Lips & Dizzee Rascal Confirmed As Headliners For Parklife Weekender 2012

Oklahoma City’s psychedelic alternative rockers The Flaming Lips and grime rapper Dizzee Rascal are today confirmed as the headliners for The Parklife Weekender at Platt Fields park on 9th and 10th June 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Bestival Expands 2012 Line-Up With The Addition Of The XX, Sigur Ros & More

Bestival organisers have already announced 12 brand new things that will tickle your fancy, the Wildlife theme, the mighty Orbital as the closing act for the Big Top and Rob da Bank tweeted a few choice tasters but now the time has come to unveil an array of acts that will be coming to Robin Hill Country Park to rock Bestival 2012. With a pair of electrifying exclusives and a cavalcade of incredible bands and DJs, organisers really want it to be September already and they still havent announced any of the main stage headliners! You’re going to have to wait at least a week for the first of those!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

All-American Rejects Release Album Artwork Plus Short Video Clip

Alternative rockers The All-American Rejects have unveiled the artwork and a short video-clip for fans to watch ahead of the release of their fourth studio album release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Big Time Rush Hoping To Support One Direction On Next UK Tour

X-Factor boyband One Direction have made really great friends with their American counterparts Big Time Rush. And, now that it’s been confirmed that One Direction will be supporting the Yankee singers on their US tour, it looks like Big Time Rush could make their way to the UK to warm-up for Harry, Zayn and co. when they tour the country next too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Beginning To Emerge From Coma

Chi Cheng, bassist of Sacramento rockers Deftones, is beginning to emerge from a coma after spending the last three and a half years in an unconscious state.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Jagga Teams Up With TMS and Devlin on New Track ‘Keep On The Light’ – Listen Now

London-based singer-songwriter Jagga has teamed up with dubstep trio TMS and rapper Devlin for new track ‘Keep On The Light’. The song is available to listen to below or can be downloaded for free via the artist’s Facebook page.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

First Three Dio Albums to be Reissued in March

The first three Dio albums, ‘Holy Diver’, ‘The Last in Line’ and ‘Sacred Heart’, are due to be reissued as special Deluxe Editions on 12th March. Each release has been remastered and will feature a bonus CD containing an expanded booklet with notes from rock journalist Malcolm Dome and has been endorsed by Ronnie James Dio’s widow Wendy. See below for full tracklistings.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Oxford’s The Black Hats Announce Debut Single ‘Kick in the Doors’ – Listen Now

Oxford-based indie-rock trio The Black Hats have announced the release of their debut single ‘Kick in the Doors’, which is due out on 16th April. The track is accompanied by an official music video and is the first to be taken from the band’s new mini-album ‘Austerity for the Hoi Polloi’, which will follow the single on 30th April. Watch the new video to ‘Kick in the Doors’ below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Sharon Osbourne Sacks Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward?

Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that Sharon Osbourne, manager of Black Sabbath, has fired drummer Bill Ward after he released a statement last week claiming his contract for a new Sabbath album and tour was “unsignable”.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Metallica Announce The Creation Of 'Orion' Music Festival

The legendary Metallica have confirmed details of a brand new US festival, curated and headlined by themselves. The festival, titled 'Orion', will take place at Atlantic City's Bader Field on June 23rd and June 24th and will see Metallica play both nights performing The Black Album in its entirety for the first time ever in US.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

David Guetta Unhappy At Alternate 'Titanium' Version Leak

Superstar house and dance producer David Guetta is reportedly upset after a slightly altered version of his track ‘Titanium’ leaked and surfaced online.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Michael Bolton Announces Release Of New Album 'Gems – The Very Best Of Michael Bolton’

Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bolton has announced he is to release  ‘Gems – The Very Best Of Michael Bolton’ on March 12th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

The Stranglers Unveil Details Of New 'Giants' Album & March UK Tour Dates

The Stranglers, one of UK’s most dangerously eccentric bands, release their eagerly-awaited new album, ‘Giants' on 5th March 2012. The record coincides with an extensive European tour, kicking off with eighteen dates in the UK commencing 1st March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Tom Jones, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran + More Lined-Up For Diamond Jubilee Concert

Sir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are among some of the names announced for the Queen’s up and coming Diamond Jubilee celebrations this June 4th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Former Cake And Norah Jones Drummer Pete McNeal Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Molestation

Pete McNeal, a former drummer for Californian rockers Cake, has been arrested on suspicion of child molestation and abuse.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Professor Green Tells Madonna To 'Put Some Clothes On'

London-based rapper and grime star Professor Green has sent a simple request to superstar singer Madonna after her half-time performance at this year’s Superbowl – put some bloody clothes on!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik Launches Pop Career

Never a man to shy away from publicity, former British Liberal Democrat politician Lembit Opik has now tried his hand at being a rockstar, featuring in the music video for 'Pop Wound' by indie-rockers The Good Suns.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Killing Joke Reveal Details Of New Studio Album '2012'

Post-punk rockers Killing Joke have announced the full details of their forth-coming 15th studio album ‘2012’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Lostprophets Unveil New Single 'Bring Em Down - Listen Now'

Welsh rockers Lostprophets have given their fans a first look at their up and coming fifth album ‘Weapons’, unveiling new track ‘Bring ‘Em Down’ as the first single to be taken from the record.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Bono To Be Richest Rockstar Thanks To Facebook Shares

After seeing his iconic band U2 recently crowned as having the highest-grossing tour award – their 360° raked in a massive $736million – frontman Bono is set to be crowned as the wealthiest rockstar on the planet, with his shares in Facebook earning him massive amounts of cash.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Chanel Fashion Designer Criticised For Describing Adele As 'A Little Too Fat'

A world-famous fashion designer has landed himself in controversy after he was quoted saying that he thought superstar soul singer Adele was ‘too fat’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

M.I.A May Be Forced To Cough Up Cash If NBC Receive Middle Finger Fine

British hip-hop and alternative dance musician M.I.A may have to pay to any fine forced upon broadcaster NBC after the female star after giving the whole Superbowl crowd the finger on Sunday night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

'One Direction Will Be Massive Success In US', Say Big Time Rush

Californian boy-band Big Time Rush have told Digital Spy that they think their British X-Factor counterparts One Direction will be a ‘massive success’ when they come to the states and support them on their tour later this month.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Deaf Club 'Sunday' Streams On Soundcloud & UK Live Dates Announced

Deaf Club’s debut single, a double-A-side affair featuring the tracks ‘Sunday’ and ‘Mirrors’, is to be released via the band’s own White On White label on 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

'I'd Rather Still Be In Oasis Than With Beady Eye', Says Liam Gallagher

Mancunian indie rocker Liam Gallagher has made a claim which will probably bring a smile to his brother Noel’s face – and a shade of jealousy to his new bandmates – after he told Live Magazine that he’d rather be in Oasis than Beady Eye right now.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Azari & III To Release 'Reckless (With Your Love)'

Hot-property house producers Azari & III have announced the release date for their track ‘Reckless (With Your Love)’, which is taken from their forthcoming debut album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Dry The River Unveil New 'The Chambers And The Valves' Video

London-based folk-rockers Dry the River have unveiled a brand new video for their track ‘The Chambers and the Valves’, which is taken from their debut album ‘Shallow Bed’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Marcus Collins Faces Criticism Over Debut Single

Liverpool-based X-Factor runner-up Marcus Collins has received a bit of stick from rock fans after covering a White Stripes track for his first single – but claims that he doesn’t care how much abuse he gets, saying he ‘can’t please everyone’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Big Metallica Announcement Expected Tomorrow

Thrash titans Metallica will be making a massive announcement tomorrow, after a teaser video released via YouTube told fans to ‘save the date’ – which has been set for February 7th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 06 February 2012