Van Halen Album To See Release Early On Next Year

Californian rock legends Van Halen will be releasing their highly-anticipated new album early on next year, it has been reported.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Roger Taylor Says He and Brain May Could Reunite With Paul Rodgers For 2012 Performances

Hundreds of thousands of fans may have their greatest wishes granted next year – as Queen consider a live reunion for the 2012 Olympics, with Free frontman Paul Rodgers stepping in for the legendary Freddie Mercury.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Benjamin Shaw Debut Single and Album Release Set

London-based Benjamin Shaw returns with his unique blues-influenced grime sound with a new single and album coming out this October and November.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Florence Welch: “‘Shake It Out’ Is A Hangover Cure”

Vocalist extraordinaire Florence Welsh has offered the first description about her latest musical offering ‘Shake It Out’, comparing the new track to a “hangover cure”. The Florence and the Machine frontwoman debuted the track last week, revealing that it will be the first song to be officially taken from their sophomore release ‘Ceremonials’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

The Drums Urge Kings Of Leon To Call It A Day

The Drums frontman Jonathan Pierce has given his opinion about the recent Kings Of Leon tour cancellation, urging the US rockers to split up. As if that wasn’t enough, Pierce continued to rub salt into the wound by claiming that Britney Spears’ latest single is “better than their songs”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Girls' Christopher Owens Talks About Serious Drug Addiction

Christopher Owens, frontman of Californian indie rockers Girls, has told how much of the lyrics are either about or inspired by his heavy drug addictions.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Eat More Cake Unveil Details Of New Double EP 'Climb The Ladder-Live The Dream'

Eat More Cake are songwriter/producers Andy Briggs and Matt Pearn. Together they’ve created ‘Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream,' released today, a genre-crossing double-EP – part classic down-tempo, part electronica – complete with massive melodies, café del mar guitars and hip-hop beats.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Devin Townsend Project, Ulver, Godflesh, Evile & More Confirmed For UK Damnation Festival

It’s not often a UK metal festival can get three kings of the underground on its bill, but that is exactly what Damnation has managed this year.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

VEVO and Kasabian Team Up For "Gig That Will Go Down In History"

British rockers Kasabian have organised and created what they’ve described as a “gig that will go down in history”, after working with VEVO to hold a concert inside an aeroplane.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Kasabian Stream New Album 'Velociraptor!' At Soundcloud

After extending their November UK arena tour, Kasabian have announced they are streaming the whole of their brand new album 'Velociraptor!', via Soundcloud right now! We're not sure how long the album will be available so best check it out as soon as you can!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Foo Fighters Mock Westboro Baptist Church Protesters - Video Inside

Westboro Baptist Church, an extremist group of anti-gay protestors, were ridiculed by the Foo Fighters on Saturday after they planned to picket-protest the band’s gig in Kansas City.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Alice Cooper Joined By Friends At Whisky A Go-Go For US Release Of 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Album

Celebrating his new album 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare', Alice Cooper took the stage at legendary rock venue the Whisky a Go-Go Thursday, September 15th 2011, for the first time in forty-two years.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

B-Side To Jack White's and ICP's 'Leck Mich Im Arse' Appears Online

The B-side to Jack White’s hilarious/extremely-strange/slightly-confusing collaboration with Insane Clown Posse has surfaced today, after ‘Leck Mich Im Arse’ was posted on Soundcloud earlier this month.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Slash Already Working on Second Solo Album

Guitar legend Slash has begun work on a follow-up to last year’s eponymous debut solo album, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

James Morrison Claims JLS Are "The Worst Singers I've Ever Heard"

Award-winning singer James Morrison has openly criticised X-Factor runners up JLS – labelling them as “the worst singers I’ve ever heard”.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Sinead O’Connor Explains Her Twitter Suicide Claims

Sinead O'Connor has offered a statement about her recent suicide threats on Twitter, assuring fans that the messages on the social networking site were simply a “cry for help” which was listened to by many.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

Ed Sheeran Tops UK Albums Chart With ‘+’

Acoustic songsmith Ed Sheeran has gone straight to Number One in the UK albums chart with his debut LP ‘+’. The songwriter, who is known for his home-grown fanbase achieved through the release of five independent LPs, managed to reach the top spot this week after knocking Example from Number One.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Monday, 19 September 2011

London’s This Feeling Announce Viva Brother Aftershow Party at The Vibe Bar

London club night This Feeling is to host an exclusive aftershow party for Viva Brother’s date at KOKO on Friday 30th September. The event, which takes place at The Vibe Bar in Brick Lane, will include DJ sets from the Slough-based group as well as a number of other acts.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 18 September 2011

Anomie Belle Announces New Album and Single – Watch Video Now

Seattle-based neo-soul artist Anomie Belle has released the video for her new single ‘Inky Drips’, which is due for release on 17th October. The track is the latest to be taken from her forthcoming second album ‘The Crush’, which will be released on 7th November. See below to watch the video for ‘Inky Drips’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 September 2011

The Whip Release Free Album Track ‘Keep or Delete’ – Listen Now

Manchester-based electronic rock trio The Whip are celebrating the release of their new album ‘Wired Together’ this week by giving away its opening track ‘Keep or Delete’ through the Southern Fried Records SoundCloud page. ‘Wired Together’, the follow-up to the band’s 2009 debut album ‘X Marks Destination’ is due for release on Monday 19th September. See below to listen to ‘Keep or Delete’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 September 2011

Soul Rebels Brass Band to Release Cover of Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’

New Orleans-based jazz/hip-hop group Soul Rebels Brass Band have released a free EP featuring a cover of Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ through their website. The new EP includes three tracks taken from their recently-released album ‘Unlock Your Mind’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 September 2011

Johnny Daukes Announces New Solo Album ‘A False Parade’

Johnny Daukes, the former frontman of Fin and All Our Good Friends, has announced details of his new solo album ‘A False Parade’, which is due for release on 7th November. See below to watch a sampler of the new album.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 September 2011

The Big Pink Announce New Single ‘Stay Gold’ – Watch Video Now

London-based electro-rock duo The Big Pink have confirmed details of their next single ‘Stay Gold’, which is due for release on 7th November. The track is the first to be taken from their new album ‘Future This’, the follow-up to their 2009 debut ‘A Brief History of Love’. See below to watch the video for the new track.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 September 2011

Ringo Starr’s Son Zak Starkey Launches New Band Pengu!ns

Former Oasis drummer and current drummer with The Who, Zak Starkey, has launched his latest project Pengu!ns with the release of a new track. The song is called ‘HateMale’ and can be streamed and downloaded for free from the group’s SoundCloud page.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 16 September 2011

Ethical Ticket Resale Site Scarlet Mist Closes Down Due To Unethical Practices

Scarlet Mist, an ethical ticket resale website set up to help music fans sell on unwanted gig tickets at their original value, has closed down – after it was revealed that users were committing fraud.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 September 2011

Rapper Gucci Mane Lands Jail Sentence After Throwing Woman Out of Moving Car

American rapper Gucci Mane has been imprisoned for sixth months after it was revealed that he threw a woman out of a moving car.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 September 2011

Guns N Roses Legend Slash Attacked With Mashed Potatoes on Soccer AM

Guitar icon Slash is usually celebrated wherever he travels, having fans in all four corners of the earth – but apparently, Soccer AM’s celebrity interviewer Tubes isn’t one of them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 September 2011

One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Pixie Lott, Jason Derulo & More Confirmed For Radio 1 Teen Awards 2011

The line-up for the BBC Radio One Teen Awards 2011 has been announced with some of the UK's biggest pop acts set to perform at the show.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 16 September 2011

Rihanna Could Release New Album This Year

R&B and pop superstar Rihanna could be releasing a new album before the end of the year, after she told fans her new material was ready.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 September 2011

Judas Priest Reveal Details Of 'The Chosen Few' Curated Album

Judas Priest have unveiled 'The Chosen Few', an album curated by the band's contemporaries in the music world.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 September 2011