Deaf Havana to Release New Album ‘Fools and Worthless Liars’ in November

Norfolk-based post-hardcore band Deaf Havana have announced details of their new album ‘Fools and Worthless Liars’, which is due for release on 7th November. The album is the band’s second to date following their 2009 debut ‘Meet Me Halfway, At Least’. Deaf Havana will be touring the UK later this year with You Me At Six and Architects as well as a few of their own headlining dates – see below for all dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

BBC And EMI Collaborate to Release 'Movement - BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions 1977-1979'

Following last year’s popular release of downloads from the famous Peel Sessions, BBC and EMI will work together for the October 17th release of ‘Movement - BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions 1977–1979’, the first in a series of compilations of BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Korn Reveal New Album Details - Will The Record Be Dubstep Heavy?

Nu metal icons Korn have announced details of their new album – and it’s set to be a dubstep-filled LP packed with as many dirty wobbles as it is chunky downtuned riffs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Nashville Folk-Blues Duo The Civil Wars Announce UK Debut Single 'Barton Hollow' - Listen Now

The Civil Wars are a new band fresh out of Nashville who release their debut UK 7” single ‘Barton Hollow’ independently on their own Sensibility Music label on October 17th. The Civil Wars debut album, also called ‘Barton Hollow’, will be released in the UK early in 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Funeral For A Friend Reveal New Nine Track EP 'See You All In Hell'

Funeral For A Friend are set to release a new nine track EP which will serve as an add-on to their ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ album, released earlier this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

"I've Never Even Heard 'OK Computer'", says Liam Gallagher

Loud-mouthed Liam Gallagher has told press that he’s never listened to Radiohead’s iconic ‘OK Computer’ album, suggesting that the band were only held in such high regard because of singles like ‘Creep’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Alex Winston Unveils Crystal Fighters Remix Of New Single 'Velvet Elvis' - Listen Now

Alex Winston has unveiled a Crystal Fighters remix of her brand new single 'Velvet Elvis'. The new single is set for release on October 17th and to follow on from this Alex will support The Naked And Famous on their UK tour, with a London date at the Roundhouse on November 10th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Bloc Party Holding Auditions to Find New Vocalist

London-based indie rockers Bloc Party have sensationally announced that they’re looking for a new vocalist, just a week after regular singer Kele Okereke told press that he hoped he hadn’t been kicked out of the band.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

EMMS Publicity Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Francis Neve Free Download

Here's a quick heads-up for Francis Neve fans, EMMS Publicity are hitting their 10th anniversary in October and to celebrate they will be giving away a free download of a remixed Francis Neve track.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Jessie J Announces New Single 'Who You Are'

It’s been a phenomenal year for British superstar Jessie J. Since winning the acclaimed BBC Sound Polls of 2010 and Brits Critics Choice for 2011, Jessie has notched-up 16 global Number One hits, sold over 2 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide, confirmed to appear on the X Factor as Tulisa’s aid at the judges houses (on TV Saturday 1st October) AND stormed across the live stage with two sell-out tours and a string of acclaimed festival performances at the likes of Glastonbury, Bestival and V Festival.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

The Smashing Pumpkins Future In Doubt If New Album Doesn't Impress

Illinois four-piece Smashing Pumpkins could end up splitting if their new album ‘Oceania’ doesn’t impress, according to frontman Billy Corgan.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Hall of Fame Induction to Spark Guns N Roses Reunion?

No matter how long ago they split, and how many times the rumour has been denied, people will always carry on talking about a Guns N Roses reunion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Ben Howard To Launch New Album 'Every Kingdom' With Live Stream

Ben Howard releases his highly-anticipated debut album 'Every Kingdom' this coming Monday, 3rd October. The record features all three of Ben's singles to date, 'Old Pine', 'The Wolves' and the BBC Radio 1 playlisted 'Keep Your Head Up'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Girls Aloud to Embark on Farewell Tour Next Year?

After ongoing rumours surrounding a possible Girls Aloud tour, new gossip has arisen that their speculative 2012 tour could indeed be their last together.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Ludacris Collaborates With Akshay Kumar for Cross-Cultural Single

After introducing Snoop Dogg to Bollywood, the award-winning Asian-Urban music group RDB are proud to announce their collaboration with the Grammy Award Winning music artist Ludacris and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar for the cross-urban music track of the year - ‘Shera Di Kaum’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Farmer Halts Topless Rihanna Video Shoot

After choosing to shoot their music video in Bangor, County Down, Rihanna and Calvin Harris thought they had found the ideal location to shoot a sultry and raunchy music video – until a local farmer turned up and deemed it “inappropriate.”

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Nirvana's 1991 Paramount Theatre Gig to Stream Today for One Day Only

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Nirvana's groundbreaking ‘Nevermind’ album release this week, a special airing of the full Paramount Theatre show in Seattle, filmed back in 1991, will be available for fans to watch in its entirety on VEVO today from 5pm in the UK - for a 24 hour period only.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

INXS Announce New Singer Ciaran Gribbin

INXS has announced that singer/songwriter Ciaran Gribbin has joined the band as their new front man, and have recently unveiled the first new demo recording with their new singer, titled 'Tiny Summer,' which can now be heard exclusively at www.inxs.com.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

There Will Be No R.E.M Reunion, Says Bassist Mike Mills

Legendary American rockers R.E.M have claimed they won’t ever reunite for performances in the future, following their break-up last week.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Anathema Reveal Details Of New Album 'Falling Deeper'

Anathema's ‘Falling Deeper’ picks-up where the acclaimed 2008 album ‘Hindsight’ left off. The album features brand new arrangements of songs and haunting melodies from the band’s earliest days as pioneers and co-creators of an entire genre of heavy music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

The Stranglers' Hugh Cornwell To Release New Album 'Totem And Taboo' Through PledgeMusic Partnership

PledgeMusic the leading direct-to-fan music company has announced that legendary front man of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell, is to fund and release his new solo album via PledgeMusic.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Selena Gomez Announced as MTV Europe Awards Host

Disney Channel star Selena Gomez has been announced as the host for November’s MTV Europe music awards.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Kasabian's Tom Meighan Says Supporting U2 Was "Horrible"

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has surprised fans by describing his experience supporting U2 on their massive 360 tour as “horrible” and the “worst ever.”

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Mötley Crüe Issue Fake Concert Ticket Warning To Fans

Ticket scam warnings have been put out after advertisements for tickets to a show in Indonesia featuring the Mötley Crüe were proved fake by the legendary rockers.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Coldplay Cover R.E.M's 'Everybody Hurts'

Alternative rock icons Coldplay have paid tribute to the legendary R.E.M following their split by playing a cover version of their track ‘Everybody Hurts’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Adele Boo'd After Revealing 2012 Arena Tour Dates

Soul singer Adele was heckled and booed at during her performance in London’s Hammersmith Apollo, after she announced dates to an arena tour she has scheduled for next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Finnish Rockers Reckless Love Announce New Single 'Animal Attraction'

Flamboyant Finnish rockers Reckless Love have just released their new single ‘Animal Attraction’; this hugely hooky slice of melodic hard rock pie is cut from the band’s latest studio album of the same name.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Wilko Johnson To Perform On 'Later With Jools Holland' During Current UK Tour

Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, will perform songs on 'Later With Jools Holland' tomorrow, Tuesday September 27th, and Friday September 30th. The BBC 2 television appearance falls in the middle of his current nationwide UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Introducing... Fearless Vampire Killers

Fearless Vampire Killers are a London based death-pop band who’ve just released their second E.P – and a band you can expect to hear more of in the coming future. In fact, if you’re a Kerrang! reader, you’ve probably been hearing about them for the past five weeks. So who are they?

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011

Wretch 32 Lost Hundreds of Lyrics in Bath Disaster

London-based hip-hop and grime star Wretch 32 lost dozens of his bars and rhymes in an underwater disaster – after he dropped his phone into the bath, rendering it useless.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 September 2011