Corey Taylor And Shawn Crahan Set For Book Signings At Download Festival

Not content with headlining the Download Festival this Friday 14 June with the infamous Slipknot, frontman Corey Taylor and percussionist Clown are both set to sign their respective books, 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven' and 'Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey' at the event.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Avicii, Tinie Tempah And Rudimental Announced For Belfast's Tennent's Vital 2013

Belfast's Tennent’s Vital festival has announced that Avicii, Tinie Tempah and Rudimental will continue the party on Friday August 16. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Swn Festival Announces First Wave Of Acts

Swn HQ have announced the first wave of acts that will be playing at the 7th annual Sŵn Festival. The NME Awards nominated 4-day multi-venue new music festival will be held this year between Thursday 17 and Sunday 20 October 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 10 June 2013

The Rolling Stones To Appear On Both Stage And Screen At Glastonbury

This year’s Glastonbury Music Festival features the Rolling Stones, on their “50 and Counting Tour”, performing on Saturday, June 29. On Sunday, June 30 a special screening of The Rolling Stones 'Charlie is my Darling - Ireland 1965' from ABKCO Films will take place in the Pilton Place Cinema Tent on the festival grounds.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

Outlook Festival Organisers Add New Names To Opening Party Bill

This year’s Outlook Festival in Croatia is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer, and now, even it’s opening concert is looking like it’ll be a massive affair - as organisers have added some wicked names to the line-up.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

One Week Until Download Festival - 10 More Bands Announced & Site Activities Unveiled

With just one week to go, Download Festival have announced a further 10 bands for the weekend as well as details of its on site activities and the return of the mighty Download FM powered by TeamRock. There’s still chance to get your ticket for the biggest weekend in the rock and metal calendar, visit downloadfestival.co.uk for more information. Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival Tickets from Stereoboard. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

Kreator And Overkill To Co-Headline Hammerfest 6 With Soilwork, Unleashed, Grand Magus & More

German thrash metal legends Kreator are set to co-headline next year’s Hammerfest and head the cast of the first round of announcements for next spring’s bill.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Don Broco, Deaf Havana, Savages & Many More Announced For Reading & Leeds Festival

With exclusive UK festival performances from headliners Green Day, Eminem and Biffy Clyro, plus exclusive appearances from Fall Out Boy, System of A Down, Deftones, Skrillex and more, Reading & Leeds can now announce over 30 more names for the Festivals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Twin Atlantic, The Twang And Gaz Coombes Among Eight New Acts Confirmed For Hard Rock Calling

Hard Rock Calling today announced a further eight additions to this year's lineup including Twin Atlantic, The Twang and Gaz Coombes. They join headliners Kasabian and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band plus a host of other top acts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 June 2013

Black Star Riders Announce Download Festival Appearance

Black Star Riders have announced their addition to this year’s Download Festival line up. Tickets are still available for this year's event. Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival Tickets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 June 2013

V Festival Organisers Unveil Full Day Line-Ups

V Festival chiefs have unveiled the full day line-ups for this year’s event, which takes place over the weekend of August 17th-18th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 31 May 2013

31 New Names Added To Yahoo! Wireless Festival 2013

The organizers of this year’s Yahoo! Wireless Festival have announced 31 more names for their event this summer - including the likes of Little Mix, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Joey Bada$$.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Metallica Confirmed For Roskilde Festival - Their Only European Show Of The Summer

Thrash metal titans Metallica have announced that they’ll be performing their only European show this summer at Roskilde Festival, Denmark.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Lissie, Lawson, The View, Flamin Groovies & More Added To Hard Rock Calling 2013 Line-Up

Organisers behind next month's Hard Rock Calling have announced that an additional seven artists have been confirmed to perform at this year’s festival, which is taking place at a brand new home, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 29th and 30th June. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Damnation Add Three New Bands to 2013 Line-Up

The finest one-day metal festival in the UK, Leeds-based Damnation, has added three new artists to its bill for this November’s event. The new acts join the aforementioned likes of Carcass, Crippled Black Phoenix, Moss, Negura Bunget and Vallenfyre.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Devlin, Delilah, And More Added To Brownstock Festvial 2013 Line-Up

The organisers of Brownstock have announced a load of new acts for their festival later this summer - including Devlin, Delilah, and more.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Conor Maynard Joins The Wanted & The Saturdays At Brighton's SD2 Festival

SD2 has announced that local pop hero Conor Maynard will be taking to the stage for the first edition of this pop music extravaganza.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 24 May 2013

Swn Festival 2013: Dates Revealed & Deerhunter Announced As First Headliner

As a little teaser, Sŵn have announced Deerhunter's first ever gig in Wales, as part of Sŵn Festival 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 23 May 2013

ArcTanGent Finishes Line-Up With 13 New Bands

With just over four months to go until the festival opens its gates for the first time the organisers of ArcTanGent have confirmed their final line-up for the inaugural edition of the event. Despite already having the likes of 65daysofstatic, Fuck Buttons, And So I Watch You from Afar, Tall Ships and Three Trapped Tigers on the bill, a mammoth thirteen new bands have now been added to proceedings.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 23 May 2013

The Wanted, The Saturdays And More To Perform At New SD2 Brighton Pop Festival

Brighton, get ready!  Here comes SD2, a brand new one day festival taking place by the seaside featuring the biggest names in pop music. Taking place in the picturesque setting of Stanmer Park, the first acts are confirmed today with many more to be announced over the forthcoming weeks for what is set to be the pop spectacle of 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Live At Jodrell Bank Offers Camping Facilities For First Time Ever

Live at Jodrell Bank is one of the highest-rated music events of the summer, and since it’s inception in 2011, it’s gone on to win awards and establish itself as a truly unique and outstanding series of concerts. Now, in it’s third year, it’s announced that camping will be available for the first time ever!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 May 2013

60% Of 18-24 Year-Olds 'Can't Afford' To Attend Music Festivals, According To New Survey

Going to a music festival is one of the most unforgettable and enjoyable experiences you can have in life, and we imagine a lot of our readers will agree. But, a new survey has revealed that a lot of younger people won’t be sharing the pleasure - as they feel they’ve been priced out.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 May 2013

Download Festival 2013 Reveal Stage Times

Download Festival have revealed the stage times for this year's line-up. Meaning its time to work out those niggling clashes! GO!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 16 May 2013

Gojira Added To Bloodstock Festival Line-Up

Bloodstock Festival have announced that French super-heavyweights and Metal Hammer Golden God Award ‘Best Live Band’ nominees, Gojira, have been added to the Saturday line-up. Still basking in plaudits for current album, ‘L’Enfant Sauvage’, the earthquake-inducing four-piece stole the show on the recent 2013 Jagermeister UK tour.  Frontman Joe Duplantier enthuses:

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Snow Patrol To Headline Belfast’s Tennents Vital 2013 & Tickets

Multi-million selling Snow Patrol are confirmed to headline Belfast's Tennent’s Vital this summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Xtra Mile To Curate a Day In The GreenHouse At 2000trees

Xtra Mile Recordings has revealed it will perform a takeover of the GreenHouse stage at the 2000trees Festival. The stage will feature numerous Xtra Mile acts playing special acoustic sets on Friday 12th July. The Xtra Mile acoustic takeover includes Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun, The Xcerts, Beans on Toast, Ben Marwood, Fighting Fiction, Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo and Crazy Arm. They join a line-up already packed with Xtra Mile acts playing full band sets, including Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, Retrospective Soundtrack Players, Fighting with Wire (playing their last ever UK show) and Thursday night headliners Future of the Left. Charlie Caplowe of Xtra Mile Recordings says:

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 13 May 2013

Merthyr Rock 2013 Cancelled

Organisers of South Wales music festival, Merthyr Rock, have been forced to cancel 2013's event due to "overwhelming economic pressures".

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 10 May 2013

Lil Kim Joins Lovebox Festival 2013

The lineup for this year’s edition of Lovebox just got even more exciting with the addition of the legendarily provocative queen of hip-hop Lil Kim on Sunday, in what will be her only UK festival appearance in 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 09 May 2013

Symphony Orchestra The Hallé To Perform Live From Jodrell Bank

The multi award winning Live From Jodrell Bank series has announced a very special performance by the Hallé in the impressive and distinguished setting of Jodrell Bank. On Saturday 31st August, Stephen Bell will conduct a concert inspired by the stars, including Jupiter and Mars from Holst's The Planets, classics from Strauss, Mozart and John Williams, as well as a selection of out-of-this-world film music from blockbusters such as: Star Wars,Independence Day, E.T., Apollo 13, Close Encounters and more.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 May 2013

Tickets For The Great Escape Festival 2013 Near Sell Out

With just two weeks to go until the 2013 Brighton Great Escape gets under way, 1, 2 and 3-day tickets have now officially sold out, meaning that 16,000 revelers will dawn upon the south-coast seaside city.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Friday, 03 May 2013