Korn Admit Fans Will Hate New Album

Nu-metal veterans Korn have admitted that their new dubstep-orientated album may outrage their older metalhead fans and that they had gone for the change as they hated being known as the ‘Godfathers of Nu-metal’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

Pete Townshend Plays Rare Intimate Acoustic Gig To Celebrate Quadrophenia Re-release

Returning to his roots where The Who started out back in 1964, Pete Townshend and a very lucky bunch of select guests enjoyed a Pie and Mash meal in their old stomping ground of Shepherds Bush prior to playing an exclusive set of classic tracks from ‘Quadrophenia’ and beyond at Bush Hall last night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

EMI Music On Verge of Being Sold To Universal for £1.2 Billion

Universal Music Group, the American music and entertainment giants, are poised to buy one of the other biggest names in the music industry – EMI Music

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

Kylie Minogue To Release New Album in 2012

Australian pop singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue will be putting out her 12th studio album next year, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

Pink Floyd Launching First Official App

Legendary Brit rockers Pink Floyd have today announced the release of their first official apple app ‘This Day in Pink Floyd’, which is available exclusively through iTunes for iPhone, iPads and iPod Touch.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

Florence + The Machine's Success Has Gone To Her Head Claims Tour Support Band

Florence and The Machine’s Florence Welch has apparently let their success of the band get to her head and can be a right pain in the neck for tour crew – according to alternative hip-hop collective Clement Marfo and The Frontlines, who supported the band on their recent UK tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 11 November 2011

Download Festival To Announce Second Headline Act Tomorrow Evening - Friday 11th November

Download 2012 organisers have tonight confirmed Thrash metal icons Metallica are the first headline act booked for Download Festival 2012. It has just been confirmed that another headline band will be announced tomorrow, Friday 11th November.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Cardiff Rock Club Fuel To Celebrate Opening Night At Brand New Venue This Weekend

Cardiff's biggest rock club Fuel has announced it's move to a brand new and improved venue this weekend. Set to return this coming Saturday, November 12th, Fuel are planning a launch night of epic proportions and lashings of the best rock and metal music Cardiff can offer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Metallica Confirmed To Headline Download 2012 Playing 'The Black Album' In Full

Thrash metal icons Metallica are the first band and headliner confirmed to perform at Download Festival 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Paul McCartney VIP Package Up For Auction

The ultimate prize for a Beatles fan is up for grabs tomorrow – a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience VIP access to Paul McCartney’s show at the O2 Arena in London is on auction at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball this Friday night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Crushed Beaks Showcase New 'Close-Ups' Video Ahead Of Single Release

London duo Matt Poile and Alex Morris, aka Crushed Beaks, have continued the build up to their debut single release by releasing a brand new video for lead track ‘Close-Ups’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Bombay Bicycle Club Announce New Single 'Leave It'

Following global tour dates, which included their first show in Hong Kong headlining at Clockenflap Festival in December, Bombay Bicycle Club will welcome in 2012 by releasing new single, ‘Leave It’ on January 1st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Paul Weller Quashes Fan's Hopes For The Jam Reunion Tour

English singer-songwriter Paul Weller has destroyed fans hopes of a Jam reunion after he told Shortlist that he hopes he’ll “never be skint enough” to have to reform the band.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Michael Jackson Fans To Boycott NBC Universal Over Murray Documentary

A huge controversy has been sparked after it emerged American television station NBC is planning to run a documentary about Conrad Murray, the doctor convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, and his relationship with the deceased King of Pop.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Kelly Clarkson Organises Free London Gig Tonight

Texan singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has announced that she’ll be playing a free concert in London tonight as a last-minute addition to her promotional tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Various Cruelties Release Details Of New Single 'Great Unknown'

Various Cruelties have announced details of new single 'Great Unknown' which will be released on Sunday 1st January 2012, following their October released debut 'Chemicals'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

Metallica Rumoured For Download Headline Slot - Zane Lowe Announcement Tonight

Thrash metal legends Metallica could be confirmed as Download 2012 headliners this evening, it has been rumoured.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011

The Living End Among Acts Paying Tribute to Kids’ Group The Wiggles

The Living End, Dead Letter Circus, Architecture In Helsinki and Washington are among a list of major Australian acts that recently got together to pay tribute to children’s music group The Wiggles on a new album entitled ‘Rewiggled’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Oxford’s Alphabet Backwards to Release New Single This Month – Listen Now

Oxford-based indie-pop quintet Alphabet Backwards are to release their new EP ‘British Explorer’ on 28th November. The band recently made a video for the EP’s lead single ‘Taller’, which is available to watch below. Alphabet Backwards will be playing at a number of live dates around the UK throughout November and December – see below for dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Nicki Minaj To Return To Roman Zolanski Alter Ego For New Tracks?

Nicki Minaj will apparently be recording new tracks soon – this time as gay male alter ego ‘Roman Zolanski’, who features on her ‘Pink Friday’ album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Rihanna Unveils Tracklisting & Artwork For New 'Talk Talk Talk' Album

Rihanna has unveiled the artwork and track-listing for her upcoming new album 'Talk That Talk'. Jay-Z and Calvin Harris both collaborate on the fifteen-track album which is set for release on 21st November.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Kasabian To Tour Inside Giant Orange

English rockers Kasabian have revealed that the set for their forthcoming winter UK tour will look pretty much like a giant orange!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Kites Unveil Debut Single And Video

Indie electro foursome Kites have announced the release date for their new single ‘Brother’, whilst also unveiling the video to the track.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Swedish AOR Rockers Houston Confirm Mini-Album Release Date

Swedish album-influenced-rock gurus Houston have confirmed that their new mini-album ‘Relaunch’ will hit shelves on November 14th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Obsessed Fan Leaves Husband For Westlife

A crazed Westlife fan has revealed how she was forced to choose between her boyband idols and her husband – and chose Westlife.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Kelly Rowland Slams Illegal Downloading As "Stealing"

American R&B star and X-Factor judge Kelly Rowland has told of her passionate hate of illegal downloads, likening the act to stealing.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

X-Factor's Frankie Cocozza Expelled From Show

X-Factor party animal Frankie Cocozza has been booted from the show after he bragged and boasted about his non-stop antics, which included taking Class A drug Cocaine.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

My Son Inspired Anti-Bullying Book, Says 50 Cent

American rap icon 50 Cent has claimed that his son influenced him into writing his new anti-bullying novel, after the child told his father of a friend who had suffered at the hands of bullies.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Hip-Hop Star Heavy D Dies Age 44

Los Angeles rapper Heavy D sadly passed away last night due to unknown circumstances.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011

The Stone Roses Rumoured For V Festival 2012 Slot

In-demand reunited rockers The Stone Roses could be performing at next year’s V Festival, according to newspaper The Sun.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 November 2011