Bloodstock 2012 VIP Serpents Lair Tickets Available Now

With a line up including headline sets from Alice Cooper and Behemoth, Norwegian black metal superstars Dimmu Borgir's only UK show of 2012, as well as over 100 bands including Anvil, Paradise Lost, Watain, Orange Goblin, The Black Dahlia Murder and Swedish metal merchants Grand Magus, there is no more metal place in the UK than bloodstock open air.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Max Raptor Reveal Dates For 2012 UK Tour

Midland punk-rockers Max Raptor have announced an extensive UK tour for February and March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Melanie C Adds Irish Dates To 2012 'The Sea Live' Tour

Former Spice Girl Melanie C has confirmed two Irish shows for her 2012 'The Sea Live' UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Andre Rieu Adds Second Birmingham Date To 2012 UK Tour

Andre Rieu has announced an extra at Birmingham's LG Arena for his December 2012 UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Foster The People Announce Second Brixton Academy Show

Foster The People have announced details of a second show at London's O2 Brixton Academy for Saturday 28th April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011

GWAR Cancel 2012 European Tour Dates

Blood-lovin' metallers GWAR have been forced to cancel their 2012 European tour dates, including their January shows in the UK.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Sinead O'Connor Adds More Dates To Spring 2012 UK Tour

Iconic Irish singer-songwriter and performer Sinead O’Connor has added more dated to her March 2012 tour supporting the release of her ninth studio album ‘How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Sam Gray Announces London Show At The Roof Gardens

Sam Gray is a British singer-songwriter and solo artist from Hull, UK, who has composed songs for actress Abi Phillips on long-running British soap-opera Hollyoaks, and for The Voice of Holland winner Ben Saunders on his platinum-selling album 'If You Don't Know Me by Now'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Biohazard 2012 UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Biohazard are set to return to the UK in early 2012 following the release of the first album with their original line-up in 18 years. ’Reborn in Defiance’ is set for release 20th January 2012 through Nuclear Blast.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Korn Confirm 2012 UK Tour & Tickets

Nu-metallers Korn have confirmed dates for a full UK tour next March. The tour will see Korn playing a handful of more intimate venues.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show - Live! To Tour Across UK In Summer 2012

It has been announced that The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show – Live! is to tour with it's original cast across the UK in Summer 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Russell Watson Announces 2012 UK Tour & Special 'Queen Jubillee' Show

The voice of a generation, Russell Watson, is to return in Summer 2012 with a brand new UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Solo Artist King Charles Announces UK Tour Dates

London-based solo artist King Charles has announced a series of UK live dates in February and March, including a show in London as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing festival. The tour will be coincided with the release of a new single ‘LoveBlood’ on 20th February. The track is the latest to be taken from King Charles’s as-yet-untitled debut album, which is due out in the spring.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 19 December 2011

Swedish Metallers Pain of Salvation Announce UK Tour Dates

Following their recent support slots on November’s tour with fellow Scandinavians Opeth, Swedish metallers Pain of Salvation have announced a number of headlining European dates for February 2012, including four shows in the UK. The new dates follow the release of the band’s eighth album ‘Road Salt Two’, the follow-up to their 2010 concept album ‘Road Salt One’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 19 December 2011

X Factor Live Adds Extra Shows To 2012 UK Tour

The X Factor Live tour has extended it's UK return next year for the 'Final Nine'.

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

Twenty Twenty Confirm May 2012 UK Tour

Pop trio Twenty Twenty have confirmed a nine-date UK tour for May 2012.

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

Delilah Reveals Dates For 2012 UK Tour

Following the success of her debut track 'Go', release of single ‘Love You So’ and a number of sold-out Autumn and Winter shows, Delilah has today confirmed a brand new tour for April 2012.

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

Imelda May To Follow New Years Eve Concert With New 2012 Live Shows

Irish soul chanteuse Imelda May has revealed dates for new shows in April and May 2012.

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

Status Quo Announce Summer Headline Shows

Organisers of Speke Hall Concerts 2012 have announced the rockers Status Quo and The Christians will headline the Sunday night concert at Liverpool, Speke Hall on the 3rd June. In addition, Status Quo will play a handful of outdoor Summer shows next year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011

The Jezabels Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Following their recent addition to February’s NME Awards Shows, Australian four-piece The Jezabels have announced that they are to follow their date at London’s Koko with a full UK tour. The newly-confirmed dates will precede the official UK release of the band’s debut album ‘Prisoner’, which is due out on 5th March 2012. See below for all UK tour dates and tickets.

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

Mr Scruff Announces More ‘Keep It Unreal’ Shows for 2012

Manchester-based DJ Mr Scruff has announced three more ‘Keep It Unreal’ shows ahead of his previously-announced date at London’s Koko on Saturday 18th February. He will now also perform dates in Bournemouth, Bristol and Leicester – see below for details and tickets.

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

Cardiff’s Toy Horses Announce UK Tour Dates in March

Cardiff-based indie duo Toy Horses have announced details of a UK tour for March 2012, including a date at London’s 100 Club. Earlier this year, the band released their eponymous debut album, which was produced by Wilco’s Ken Coomer and featured Counting Crows drummer Jim Bogios. See below for all Toy Horses tour dates.

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

Hed PE Confirm Show At London's Islington O2 Academy

Californian punk/hip-hop outfit Hed PE, a.k.a (hed) Planet Earth, have confirmed a show at London's Islington O2 Academy for Wednesday 14th March 2012.

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

Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons Announce Second Show At London's Royal Albert Hall

Pop singer Frankie Valli, complete with his Four Seasons, has announced a second show at London's Royal Albert Hall.

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

Radiohead Rehearsing Brand New Tracks For 2012 World Tour

English rockers Radiohead have revealed that they’re already rehearsing new songs for the 2012 world tour – with guitarist Ed O’Brien telling fans that the fresh tracks ‘feel good’.

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

Bombay Bicycle Club Unveil Reggae Version Of 'Light Out, Words Gone' Single - Listen Now

A unique Christmas treat for Bombay Bicycle Club fans this morning, with the release of a special reggae version of recent single 'Lights Out, Words Gone'. The special track is to be released as part of the band's 'Leave It' EP on the 1st January.

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

Manic Street Preachers Experience Difficulties Preparing O2 Arena London Show Set-List

Welsh rockers the Manic Street Preachers have confessed that they’re still bickering and arguing over what order to play through their 38 singles when they put on their one-off performance in London’s O2 Arena tomorrow.

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

Dry The River Announce UK & Ireland Tour

Following the recent announcement of a headline show at London's Electric Ballroom in May 2012, Dry the River have confirmed details of a full U.K and Ireland headline tour.

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

Pearl Jam Announce Second Show At Manchester's MEN Arena & Tickets

Pearl Jam have just confirmed a second show at Manchester's MEN Arena, following huge demand for tickets.

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

The Stone Roses To Headline Dublin's Phoenix Park & Tickets

Since their October reunion announcement, The Stone Roses have not stopped confirming dates all over the world. The group today confirmed they will play at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Thursday 5th July as part of their extensive reunion tour.

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