This Mortal Coil to Reissue Albums as New Deluxe Box Set

Gothic rock duo This Mortal Coil are to re-issue all three of their albums as a new four-disc deluxe box set. The box set is due for release on 14th November and includes a singles compilation entitled ‘Dust & Guitars’, which features a previously unreleased track and the band’s cover of ‘We Never Danced’ by Neil Young.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 06 November 2011

Black Sabbath To Hold LA Press Conference At 11:11AM On 11th November 2011

Could this be the announcement Heavy Metal fans have been waiting oh so long for...the reunion of Black Sabbath's original line-up!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Seth Lakeman’s Website Crashes Following New Album Announcement

Devon-based folk singer Seth Lakeman has announced details of his new album ‘Tales From The Barrel House’, which is due for release on 18th November through his own Honour Oak Records. When the announcement was made earlier today on sethlakeman.co.uk, an exclusive pre-order offer proved so popular that it caused the website to crash.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Michael Jackson's Doctor Awaits Trial Verdict

The trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter surrounding Michael Jackson’s death, is expected to come to a verdict tonight at 7pm.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Keith Richards Reveals 1973 Drugs Bust Details

The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards has revealed the details to his 1973 drugs bust which saw the rockstar face just a £250 fine although receiving 25 charges.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Black Sabbath Announcement Due On Friday 11th November 2011

Black Sabbath have dropped a monster bombshell today, posting a HUGE hint of a reunion announcement coming on 11th November 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

First Track From Amy Winehouse's Posthumous Album Unveiled

A collaboration between the late Amy Winehouse and hip-hop rapper Nas has been posted online, the first track from her posthumous album 'Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures' to be unveiled.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Noel Gallagher Admits He 'Doesn't Like' London's Roundhouse - Days After Performing There

Mancunian rock icon Noel Gallagher has turned the attention of his public digs to London’s Roundhouse, slamming the venue just days after he himself played a gig there.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Found Dead On Tour Bus

Virginia-based comedy-rockers GWAR have sadly revealed they found their friend and bandmate Cory Smoot dead on their tour bus yesterday.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Hook & The Twin Reveal Details Of New Single 'We're So Light'

Hook And The Twin are Marcus Efstratiou and Tom Havelock. Having had two previous singles championed by the likes of Zane Lowe, Rob Da Bank, Steve Lamacq, The Independent and Drowned in Sound, they are set to release new single 'We're So Light' on December 12th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Hollywood Undead Launch Competition To Win Tickets To US Tour Shows

Currently in the midst of their 'World War III' co-headline US tour, Hollywood Undead and Asking Alexandria have launched a brand new competition.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

The Shining Twins Confirmed For Lemonheads Support On UK Tour

New York-based punk rock three piece The Shining Twins have been confirmed as the main support act for The Lemonheads’ forthcoming UK tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Pixie Lott Announces Single And Album Release Date

English singer-songwriter Pixie Lott has announced the release date of ‘What Do You Take Me For ft Pusha T’, the second single to be taken from her forthcoming second studio album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Amy Steele To Release Debut Single 'Angel Fall - Ft The Game'

20 year-old British singer-songwriter Amy Steele is gearing up for the release of her latest single ‘Angel Fall’ – a collaboration with west coast hip-hop star The Game.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Britain’s Got Talent Winner Jai McDowall Announces Debut Album

Scottish singer Jai McDowall, who won this year’s Britain’s Got Talent in June, has revealed details of his debut album ‘Believe’, which is due for release on 12th December. The album will be preceded by a single, a cover of U2’s ‘Without of Without You’. The release date for the single is yet to be confirmed.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

One Direction Get All Dolled Up

Following the remarkable success of the JLS dolls, X-Factor boy-band One Direction have gotten themselves stuffed and fitted into their own batch which fans can order now.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Noel Gallagher Rubbishes Claims That Journalist Was Banned From His Gig

Mancunian rock icon Noel Gallagher has cast away claims that he banned a reporter from entering one of his shows in Scotland after the writer published an unfavourable review of his new band’s eponymous debut ‘Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

The Wurzels Line Up Christmas Album And Single Release

West Country’s finest folkers The Wurzels have announced that they’ll be releasing a brand new Christmas album and single just in time for the festive period later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Gay For Johnny Depp Split

New York-based hardcore screamo band Gay For Johnny Depp have decided to break-up in the wake of the economic crisis which is affecting the world.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

UK Soul Legend Omar Announces Special December London Show

UK soul legend Omar has announced that he’ll be putting on a special performance in London’s Floridita alongside his full band on December 1st.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Justin Bieber Rejects Mariah Yeater Claims and Tells Fans To Judge Him On His Music

Justin Bieber has responded to yesterday’s claims that hefathered a Californian woman’s child by categorically denying the allegations, while telling his fans to “judge me on the music!”

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Lady Gaga To Launch The Born This Way Foundation

Eccentric pop icon Lady Gaga has revealed that she’ll be launching the ‘Born This Way Foundation’ in 2012.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011

Primal Scream and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry to Feature on New Mark Stewart Album

Solo artist Mark Stewart, originally of the late-70s Bristol post-punk band The Pop Group, has announced details of a new album, which is due for release sometime early next year. The as-yet-untitled album will feature contributions from the likes of Primal Scream, reggae and dub legend Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Keith Levene (the original guitarist for The Clash and a founding member of John Lydon’s Public Image Limited), as well as punk legends Tessa Pollitt (The Slits), Gina Birch (The Raincoats) and Richard Hell.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

The Cure Announce the Release of ‘Bestival Live 2011’ for Charity

The Cure have announced the release of a double-CD live recording of their two-and-a-half hour set from this year’s Bestival. The album is due for release on 5th December through Sunday Best Recordings and will be entitled ‘The Cure: Bestival Live 2011’ – see below for track listing. All profits from the sale of this album will go to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Coldplay Duo Confirmed For Mencap's Little Noise Sessions

Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland have been booked in to do a performance on one of Mencap’s exclusive Little Noise Sessions this November 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Has Material Ready & Waiting For A New Album

Iconic Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed he has a load of material ready and waiting for a new album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Californian Woman Mariah Yeater Takes Out Paternity Lawsuit Against Justin Bieber

Just days after his manager told the world his ’balls had dropped,’ teen pop sensation Justin Bieber has been accused of fathering a baby to a woman in California.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Cliff Richard To Release New DVD - 'The Soulicious Tour - Live At The O2'

Sir Cliff Richard, legend of the UK music scene, is back with a new sound and new direction as he unveils 'Cliff Richard: The Soulicious Tour – Live at the O2' DVD.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Rise Against Release New Official 'Satellite' Video

Rise Against havereleased the official video for their new single ‘Satellite,’ which is taken from their most recent album Endgame.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011

Protest The Hero Première Video For 'Hair-Trigger'

Canadian five-piece Protest The Hero have released the video for their new single 'Hair-Trigger', the second single to be taken from their latest studio effort 'Scurrilous'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 November 2011