Michael Bolton Tickets and Tour Announced

'Le Grand Fromage' of the world of cheese rock, Michael Bolton, is setting his boots on British soil once again next November. He’ll possibly be standing with one leg up on something, holding a guitar while staring intently into the middle distance. He does that kind of thing. Even when he’s on his own. Click Here to Compare & Buy Michael Bolton Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Jeff Beck Tour Dates & Tickets Announced

The stories say that Jeff Beck was born with stubble and a shaggy mop of dark hair, playing an awesome riff on a full-sized guitar, which must have made for a tricky birth. The reality is that Beck is a veritable guitar god who’s proved beyond reasonable doubt that he’s still alive by announcing a tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Jeff Beck Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

The Damned Announce Tour Dates & Tickets

Punk pioneers, Goth pioneers, the first punk band to have a single or an album or a tour, possibly the first punk band ever to throw a base drum at a room full of suspected Elton John Fans; The Damned are returning with a healthy chunk of their original line-up including the ever-present David Vanian. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Damned Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Weezer Cancel Tour Following Bus Crash

As reported yesterday on Stereoboard.com, American geek rockers Weezer were involved in a serious bus crash on Sunday December 6th. Due to the severity of the crash and the hospitalisation of lead singer Rivers Cuomo the band have now been forced to cancel their North American tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Iron Maiden For Sonisphere 2010?

With the end of 2009 in sight, we have here news of possibly one of the biggest announcements of the forthcoming 2010 festival season. Gods of Metal, Iron Maiden could well be one of the headliners at next year’s Sonisphere festival. The gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Pete Doherty Arrested In Germany

It would seem Pete Doherty's current tour of Germany has yet to settle with reports surfacing that the singer has now allegedly been arrested.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

R.I.P 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott - 5th Anniversary

It was today, December 8th, five years ago that one of the greatest ever metal guitarists, former Pantera axe man, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was killed by a deranged fan while onstage gigging in Ohio with Damageplan. He was 38. “He was next in line after Eddie Van Halen,” says Scott Ian, Anthrax guitarist. Korn frontman, Jonathan Davies, claims “He was one of the last three great traditional metal guitarists.” To quote here just two tributes from fellow artists, sums up the legend that Dimebag leaves behind.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Bruce Springsteen Honoured by President Obama

The iconic rocker Bruce Springsteen has been honoured by President Obama at a ceremony in the White House, which took place on Sunday. The American songwriter has been presented with a Kennedy Center award, which is one of the highest accolades a performer from the arts can gain in America.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009

Weezer Singer Hurt In Bus Crash

Rivers Cuomo, singer of American band Weezer, has been taken to hospital following a bus crash. Fans of the band have been left shocked after the group were involved in the accident during the early hours of Sunday morning (6th December) whilst travelling across the United States.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009

Pearl Jam to Headline Hard Rock Calling @ Hyde Park

Monsters of alternative Rock, Pearl Jam, have signed up as headliners for next summer's Hard Rock Calling event in London's Hyde Park. Pearl Jam fans are doing a merry little Pearl Jam jig.

Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009

Dropkick Murphys Announce 2010 UK Tour & Tickets

Amongst the most passionately Irish people in the known universe are the Irish Americans. From Boston, one of the hubs of American Irishness, come The Dropkick Murphys, purveyors of the folk/punk combo that is Celtic Punk. Click Here to Compare & Buy Dropkick Murphys Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009

Westlife Tour Dates & Tickets Announced

Pop royalty Westlife celebrate their triumphant return to the top of the charts with the announcement of their first live concerts in two years. Click here for Westlife Tickets. Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork) Westlife are thrilled to be returning to the stage two years since their last concert tour. The band will travel to arenas across the UK throughout May, including stops at London’s O2 and the Manchester Evening News Arena. The show will include fan favourites, the band’s biggest hits and brand new tracks taken from their first new album in two years, ‘Where We Are,’ which was released on November 30th 2009.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 07 December 2009

Fear Factory Announce Tour Dates & Tickets

The modern battle for the human soul between man and machine has been the concern of sci-fi and Fear Factory for some time. They expressed this concern by death growling into a mic with a sound like Taz vomiting fish-heads onto a tree-stump, then splitting up. They’re mostly back together now and have announced a tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Fear Factory Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Sunday, 06 December 2009

Blood Red Shoes Announce Tour Dates & Ticket Details

Apparently, Blood Red Shoes claim they’re punk. They say they’ve got punk sensibilities but I don’t think that’s enough to actually be punk. Really, they’re more concerned that no-one dubs them ‘indie’. No-one cares, they’re a top… alt. rock band; let them think they’re punk, as long as they’re good. Click Here to buy tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Saturday, 05 December 2009

Altamont Festival: 40 Years On

Sunday December 6th will mark the 40th anniversary of an event that has commonly been dubbed as “Rock & Roll’s Worst Day”. The Altamont Speedway Free Festival in California took place just four months after the huge success of Woodstock although Altamont resulted in the complete opposite of “peace and love.” Also hailed as being “Woodstock West,” what started out as a great idea has been best remembered as an event marred by violence and death.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 05 December 2009

Rage Against The Machine For Christmas Number One?

Fans that are tired of the X Factor stranglehold on the British Christmas Number One slot have started an internet campaign to place rap metal titans Rage Against the Machine at the top of the charts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 December 2009

Liam Gallagher: 'I Love Noel To Death'

The Gallagher brothers were one of the most talked about partnerships in British music, always on the edge of going their separate ways. Now a few months have passed, the dust has settled and the air has been cleared since their final climatic fall out last August. Oasis former singer Liam Gallagher has now spoken out and revealed his love for brother – and one time band mate – Noel.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 04 December 2009

Peter Kay Tickets On Sale Now - Tour Extended

Peter Kay's 'Tour That Doesn't Tour - Tour', as we brought to you exclusively this week, is touring. Tickets for the 21 nights in November, December 2010 and April 2011 went on sale at 11am this morning and are selling fast. Click here for Peter Kay Tickets.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 04 December 2009

The Killers Release Christmas Single

When we hear the two words “Christmas Single” we usually get the irritating feeling that we will soon be avoiding the sound of some young puppet, fresh from “X-Factor”, all over the radio spoiling what was probably once a great song. But it seems Cowell and Co. could be up against a much more worthy contender for the top spot this year as Las Vegas glamour indie stars, The Killers, are hopefully here to save us!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 03 December 2009

Rolling Stone Arrested Over Assault Claim

Veteran of the music world, Ronnie Wood, seems to be reliving his wild youth all over again as reports emerged today that he has been arrested and questioned over claims that he assaulted his young Russian lover.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 03 December 2009

Lily Allen Announces Break From Music

Daring pop pixie Lily Allen has revealed that she is to take time off from recording music. Lily Allen has always come across as being somewhat a reluctant pop star. She hit the big time from out of nowhere with hits such as ‘Smile’, and her debut album “Alright Still” crashed into the Top 40, but even with such success as this, it seemed Lily had other plans for life.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 03 December 2009

THE CLASH ARTWORK TO BE AUCTIONED

Just as classic album ‘London Calling’ reaches its 30th anniversary, legendary punk rock group The Clash have decided to sell off sketches, drawings and designs of the iconic 1979 album cover.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 03 December 2009

Gorillaz Reveal New Album Details

Good news for Gorrilaz fans, in a new interview with The Guardian newspaper, songwriter Damon Albarn has revealed that the third Gorillaz album, set to be called ‘Plastic Beach, is almost finished.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets & Tour Dates Announced

They were once considered by some to be the coolest band on the face of the Earth, but then some things happened including internal rifts and the devilish hand of a giant inflatable penis at an NME’s v2004. They’re back in black now with a new album and a new tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

The Soldiers Announce UK Tour, Tickets & Charity Christmas Single

It makes a pleasant change to have some people who are actually trained killers on stage instead of scroaty inner city nobs pretending to be. These are actual soldiers who are well on their way to having a hit album and maybe a Christmas number one. The MOD aren’t having a cash crisis. It’s for charity. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Soldiers Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Pendulum Tickets & Tour Dates Announced

Everyone loves the sound of Pendulum, except those people who don’t. Everyone therefore, except those people I just mentioned, will be chuffed rotten to hear Pendulum will be touring about the UK, playing music and stuff. Click Here to Compare & Buy Pendulum Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

James Return with 'The Mirrorball Tour' Dates & Tickets

Famous for making students hilariously sit down on dancefloors across the country during the 90s, James are known for such hits as ‘She’s a Star’, ‘Come Home’ and ‘Laid’. Oh, and ‘Sit Down’. Their new tour ‘The Mirrorball Tour’ will be hitting venues near you next April. Click Here to Compare & Buy James Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Black Sabbath's Ronnie Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Former Black Sabbath singer and acclaimed solo artist Ronnie Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. With the down tuned guitars and wailing vocals Black Sabbath have established themselves as one of the heavyweights of the music world. As one of the founding fathers of heavy metal music they have provided the blueprint for countless groups, inspiring generations.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009

Them Crooked Vultures Tickets & Tour Support Details

The rock super group Them Crooked Vultures have confirmed the addition of fellow collaborative types Sweethead to their imminent UK tour. The band, who are one of the year’s most talked about projects, released their self titled debut album roughly two weeks ago and it has been causing stereos across the nation to go into meltdown ever since. Them Crooked Vultures are to follow the album release with a lengthy UK tour kicking off in Plymouth in just nine days time. Click here for tickets

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009

Reef Announce Return Tour Dates & Tickets

Reef are back, or they will be next April. It’ll be seven years since the Glastonbury boys went their separate ways. With a string of hits including 'Come Back Brighter', 'Naked' and 'Place Your Hands', Reef produced some of the 1990s most memorable British rock songs. Click Here to Compare & Buy Reef Tickets

Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009