Rihanna Confirmed To Perform At Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball 2011

This morning Capital FM confirmed that Rihanna has been added to the star-studded line-up for this year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 31 October 2011

Metallica Forced To Cancel First Ever Indian Appearance - Fans Riot

For one of the most iconic and highly-regarded metal bands of all time, Metallica sure know how to piss off their fans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 31 October 2011

Nathan Followill Upset After Qantas 'Fuck Up' Kings Of Leon Australian Tour Plans

The Kings of Leon were almost forced to re-schedule shows in Australia – and drummer Nathan Followill has taken to Twitter to make sure people knew that it was Qantas who ‘fucked up’ their plans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 30 October 2011

Watch Alice Cooper's London Halloween Show On Sky - Monday 31st October

Alice Cooper brought his show to London for Halloween, presenting freaks, fire acts and more to kick Halloween off in style on Saturday night – and you’ll be able to watch it back on Sky 3D or Sky Arts tomorrow (31st) night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 30 October 2011

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Line-Up Ninth Studio Album

Ska legends The Mighty Mighty BossToneS have revealed that they’ll be releasing their ninth studio album ‘The Magic of Youth’ on December 5th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 30 October 2011

Cashier No. 9 Release New Single Ahead of UK Tour – Listen Now

Belfast-based folk rockers Cashier No. 9 have released a music video for their latest single ‘Oh Pity’ – watch below. The track is the latest to be taken from the band’s debut album ‘To the Death of Fun’ following last month’s ‘Lost at Sea’. Next month, Cashier No. 9 will embark on a full headlining tour of the UK – see below for dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 29 October 2011

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Collaborate with Cuban Orchestra on New Album

Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela have announced the release of their fourth album ‘Area 52’, which is due out on 23rd January 2012. The album also features the talents of C.U.B.A. – a 13-piece orchestra from Havana – making it Rodrigo Y Gabriela’s first recorded collaboration with another group of artists.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Young Guns Reveal Video For New Single 'Learn My Lesson'

Having laid the foundations with their July 2010 released debut album, ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’, Buckinghamshire rockers Young Guns are back with a brand new single ‘Learn My Lesson’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Justin Bieber Covers 'Drummer Boy'... And Raps Over It - Watch Video Now

Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber can be seen rapping on his latest single and video ‘Drummer Boy’, a cover of the Bing Cosby classic.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Korn Showcase New 'Narcissistic Cannibal ft. Skrillex' Video

Korn have revealed their new, dubstep-influenced music video for their brand new track ‘Narcissistic Cannibal’ – you can watch it embedded below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Disturbed To Release B-Sides And Rarities Album

After four consecutive Billboard #1 albums, 12 million album sales and a further 6 million digital downloads, Disturbed will release ‘The Lost Children’, their first ever b-sides and rarities compilation, on November 7th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Not Drunk When He Fell In Shower

Aerosmith’s party animal frontman Steven Tyler has claimed that he was sober when he accidentally tripped and fell in his shower, knocking out his teeth and badly bruising his head.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Damon Albarn's New Band Settle On Name Rocketjuice and The Moon

Blur and Gorillaz icon Damon Albarn has started a new band with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist flea and Nigerian drumming expert Tony allen – and has revealed that they’ll call themselves ‘Rocketjuice and the Moon’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 October 2011

Andy Burrows And Editors’ Tom Smith Release Video Of New Collaboration

Former Razorlight and current We Are Scientists drummer Andy Burrows has teamed up with Editors frontman Tom Smith to release a new Christmas album entitled ‘Funny Looking Angels’. The festively themed release is out on 28th November and will feature an assortment of original tracks and cover versions. The duo have released a new video showing them performing the album’s title track in the studio – watch below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

James Corden Confirmed As 2012 Brit Awards Host

The prestigious BRIT Awards have announced that they will take place on Tuesday the 21st of February next year, and will be held in the London O2 for the second year running – tickets are on sale now.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Pure Reason Revolution Announce Final EP & Farewell Tour Dates

Pure Reason Revolution are to bid farewell on their final UK tour this November. The band will also release an EP entitled 'Valour' for a limited time only, which will include a new, exclusive track called 'Tempest'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Parade Announce Release Of Self-Titled Debut Album

With a Top Ten debut single and a dedicated army of fans behind them, girl band Parade are set to release their self-titled debut album, ‘Parade' on November 14th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Arctic Monkeys Premiere New Video For 'Evil Twin'

Sheffield-based rockers the Arctic Monkeys have released a new music video for ‘Evil Twin’, the B-side to their single ‘Suck it and See’, from their album of the same name.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Joey Barton Says Getting The Smiths Back Together Would Be Greatest Achievement

QPR midfielder Joey Barton has claimed his biggest possible achievement wouldn’t be made on the pitch – it would be managing to help legendary rockers The Smiths to reform.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Adele To Release 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' DVD

Acclaimed soul singer Adele has announced that she’ll be releasing her epic performance at the Royal Albert Hall as a DVD, entitled ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

The Stone Roses Reunion To Be Documented By Shane Meadows

‘This Is England’ director Shane Meadows will be producing a film documenting the Stone Roses’ epic reunion, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Beyoncé Throws A Pool Party For New Music Video

Texas-born R&B diva Beyoncé Knowles has unveiled the new video to her single ‘Party’, which hit shelves on October 24th - watch it embedded below now.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011

Amy Winehouse’s Death Caused by Alcohol Consumption, Inquest Records

Amy Winehouse was more than five times the drink-drive limit at the time of her death, an inquest has heard. A coroner has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure at the inquest. St Pancras Coroners Court also heard that three empty vodka bottles – two large and one small – had been found at Amy Winehouse’s flat in Camden, North London, where the singer was found dead on 23rd July this year.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Rush to Release ‘Sectors’ Box Sets Next Month

On 28th November, Canadian rock legends Rush are to release three ‘Sector’ box sets, which are due out on 28th November. Each of the three six-disc box sets will include five of the band’s 15 albums released through Mercury Records, all digitally remastered. Each ‘Sector’ also includes an exclusive booklet containing unpublished photos and original album lyrics, as well as a specially-mixed DVD album in 5.1 surround sound.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

The Story of The Damned to be Documented in New Feature Film

UK punk legends The Damned are to have their story told in a new feature-length documentary from one of the makers of the recent ‘Lemmy’ movie. New York-based film producer and director Wes Orshoski recently joined The Damned for the start of their 35th Anniversary Tour, during which he will be capturing footage of the band to use in the film.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Summer Camp Reveal New Video Ahead of Album Release and Tour

London-based duo Summer Camp have released a video to their new single ‘Down’, which is due out on 7th November. The track is the latest to be taken from their debut album ‘Welcome to Condale’, which will be released ahead of the single on 31st October. Summer Camp will follow the release of the album with a UK tour starting on Wednesday 9th November in Lancaster – see below for all dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Morrissey Given Green Light for NME Libel Claim

English rock singer-songwriter Morrissey has won a court case allowing him to sue the NME for libel after the magazine ran a story suggesting Morrissey had made controversial statements about the country’s immigration policies.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Goldie DJing At Cardiff's Aperture This Friday, October 28th

Legendary DJ Goldie will be making a very special appearance at Cardiff’s long-running, hard-hitting, best-known drum and bass night Aperture this Friday (28th).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

New 'Proper' Metallica Album on the way

Following recent collaboration with Lou Reed for ‘Lulu’, which fans have taken a particularly displeasure with, thrash gods Metallica have revealed that a new, Metallica-only album is on the way – and it’s going to be a proper metal album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Motorhead Announce New Live DVD 'The World Is Ours - Vol 1'

Another country, another town, another place and another sold-out crowd roars their approval. The greatest road warriors in rock once again prepare to bleed their sweat all over another stage.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011