U2's 360° Tour Officially The Highest Grossing Tour Of All Time

Irish rock band U2’s incredible 360° world tour has officially become the biggest grossing tour of all time, it has been revealed today – taking in an absolutely massive $736million.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Amy Winehouse Tops Album Chart With Posthumous Album

Late soul singing sensation Amy Winehouse has managed to top the album chart over four months after her tragic death in July.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Girl Band Little Mix Crowned X Factor Winners

Earlier this evening girl band Little Mix were crowned this year's X Factor winners, the first group to win the ITV talent show.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 11 December 2011

Goldfrapp To Release ‘The Singles’ In February

London-based electronic music duo Goldfrapp have announced details of their first singles compilation, which is due for release on 6th February 2012. ‘The Singles’ features 12 singles from their five albums released to date as well as two new tracks, ‘Yellow Halo’ and ‘Melancholy Sky’. The band have also released a video for ‘Yellow Halo’, which is available to watch below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Grammy-Nominated Country Singer Gretchen Peters Announces New Album ‘Hello Cruel World’

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters has announced the release of her seventh solo album ‘Hello Cruel World’. The album is due out on 30th January 2012 and is the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Northern Lights’. Peters has also revealed details of a tour of UK and Ireland in March and April – see below for dates.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

We Are Augustines’ Debut Named Best Alternative Album Of 2011 By iTunes

We Are Augustines’ debut album ‘Rise Ye Sunken Ships’ has been named as Best Alternative Album in the iTunes Rewind 2011 round-up in the US. The album is due for release in the UK on 5th March 2012. The New York trio will play at XFM’s Winter Wonderland in Brixton O2 Academy on Wednesday 14th December alongside Kaiser Chiefs, The Maccabees, The Horrors and Band of Skulls.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Lady Gaga Performs 'Marry The Night' On US Ellen DeGeneres Show

Lady Gaga visited US talk show The Ellen DeGeneres show Friday, 9th December, to perform her new single 'Marry the Night,' discussing with Ellen her desire for an acting career and her reluctance to finally settle down.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Korn's Jonathan Davis: 'Barack Obama Is An Illuminati Puppet'

Nu-metal and dubstep crossover band Korn’s frontman Jonathan Davis has made some interesting (to say the least) comments recently, including claiming that his band were “dubstep before there was dubstep”, but the vocalist has now spoken out to air his opinion that American President Barack Obama was an “Illuminati puppet”.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Dodgy To Launch New Album 'Stand Upright In A Cool Place' At London's This Feeling

Dodgy will return with a long-awaited new album called 'Stand Upright In A Cool Place' on 20th February 2012. The band, who released a string of catchy chart-invading singles in the mid '90s, will launch the album with a gig at This Feeling on 10th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Gwar's Cory Smoot's Cause Of Death Revealed

Crazy costume-wearing rockers Gwar have revealed the cause of guitarist Cory Smoot’s death, after he suddenly passed away on their tour bus as they waited to cross the Canadian border.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Big Time Rush Announce Release Of New Album 'Elevate'

Big Time Rush have revealed their new album 'Elevate' will be out in the UK on 30th January and will feature an extra track exclusively for the UK fans.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Metallica Manager Swayed By 'Profitable' Euro

There’s nothing more rock and roll than dedicating an album to your fans and declaring that you never make music just for the money. And there aren’t many (if any) bigger rockers than Metallica. So, it’s strange to see their manager come forward and openly admit that his band would be playing more shows in Europe – because the Euro is weak.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Dripback Unveil 'Kick Out Time' Video

London-based hardcore death metal band Dripback have unveiled their first ever video ‘Kick Out Time’, a track taken from their latest EP ‘Inhaling the Ashes’. Check the video out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Repeat Of Columbine Massacre Would Be On My Head, Says Tyler, The Creator

OFWGKTA’s Tyler, The Creator has once again talked about the Columbine High School Massacre of 1999, this time suggesting that if a similar event were to take place, he would be the one to blame for it.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Feeder Return With New Single And Album

Newport-based rockers Feeder have returned the scene once again with a brand new single and their 8th studio album on the way.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Shortlist For BRITS Critics Choice Award Announced

Following yesterday’s revelation that Blur would be receiving a BRIT for Outstanding Contribution to Music, we can now today reveal the shortlist of nominees for the Critics Choice Award, the winner of which will be revealed a week today (15th).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Jessie J, Calvin Harris & Labrinth Confirmed For Wireless Festival 2012

Pop Princess Jessie J has been confirmed as special guest for Rihanna at London's Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on Sunday 8th July 2012. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and singer/songwriter/prod extraordinaire Labrinth are also confirmed to appear.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

All Time Low Unveil New 'Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass' Video

Baltimore-based pop punk rockers All Time Low have unveiled the video to their (kind of) festive new single, ‘Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Phoenix Festival Line-Up Leak False, According To Organisers

A document reportedly leaked through Twitter earlier today has been cast away as fake by festival organisers Music Festivals Plc.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Offer First Song from ‘Area 52’ – Listen Now

Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela are offering fans the first song from their forthcoming album ‘Area 52’ at their official website. ‘Juan Loco’, which is also available to listen to below, features a 13-piece Cuban orchestra and jazz bassist Carles Benavent. The new album is due for release on 23rd January.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Sounds of Guns Releasing Brand New EP

Liverpool-based alternative rockers Sound of Guns will be releasing their brand new EP ‘Silicon’, an eight-track precursor to their forthcoming second album which hits shelves next March, on January 9th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Pearl Jam Confirmed To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival

American 90’s rockers Pearl Jam have been confirmed as the final headline act for 2012’s Isle of Wight Festival, completing festival chief John Giddings’ hopes of an all-American trio of headliners.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Blur To Receive Outstanding Contribution To Music BRIT Award

The BRIT Awards announce today that Blur will be the 2012 winners of the Outstanding Contribution to Music award.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Be Inducted Into 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Multi-platinum rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers will be 2012 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which honours legendary artists who have defined rock and roll and have inspired and continue to inspire a generation. To be eligible for nomination, performers must have released their first single or album at least 25 years before the year of nomination.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Stone Roses, Bjork and Azealia Banks Confirmed for Norway’s Øya Festival

The recently-reformed Stone Roses have added yet another European festival to their 2012 reunion dates with a headlining set at next year’s Øya Festival in Oslo, Norway. This is the third Scandinavian festival to confirm the addition of the Manchester group since last week’s announcements by NorthSide Festival in Denmark and Sweden’s Hultsfred Festival.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Dub Phizix's 'Marka' Test Presses Sell Out In 11 Minutes

Dub Phizix and Skeptical’s absolutely storming new bass-heavy track ‘Marka’, which features the harsh vocals of Broke-N-£nglish’s Strategy, managed to sell out of test press copies in just ELEVEN minutes last night, making it one of the most hyped about tracks to emerge from the underground music scene ever.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

The All American Rejects Release 'Someday's Gone' As Free Download - Link And Video Inside

Power-pop quartet The All American Rejects have returned to the scene with a brand new video for their track ‘Someday’s Gone’, which is also available for free download below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Adam Lambert Set To Join Queen For Tour?

American Idol star Adam Lambert is reportedly being considered as an on-tour singer for legendary rockers Queen, according to Billboard.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

HMV Apologise Over X-Factor Finalists CD Error

A cock-up by HMV yesterday left X-Factor chiefs livid after the website accidentally listed an X-Factor 2011 Winner’s Single CD - appearing on their website with finalist Amelia Lily’s name on it - prompting critics to call the talent show a fix.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Announce Release Of Their 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Soundtrack

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross have announced the release of their soundtrack to David Fincher’s adaptation of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo', this marks the second time Reznor and Ross have teamed up with Fincher (having previously collaborated on their Academy Award winning score for Fincher's box office hit 'The Social Network').

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011