The Ghost Inside to Support Parkway Drive on April Tour

Californian melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside have been confirmed as support to Aussie metallers Parkway Drive on their upcoming UK tour. This announcement follows news of The Ghost Inside’s recent signing to Epitaph Records, with whom the band will release their as-yet-untitled third album, which they are currently working on with producer and A Day To Remember vocalist Jeremy McKinnon. See below for Parkway Drive tour dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reschedule Dates On Upcoming US Tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers regret to announce that they must postpone the start of their upcoming U.S. tour due to multiple foot injuries sustained by lead singer Anthony Kiedis.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Twin Atlantic Confirm April 2012 UK Tour

Glaswegian quartet Twin Atlantic have this morning confirmed a nationwide UK tour. The alternative rockers will be bringing their brand of heavy rock across the country in the shape of a 12-date April UK and Ireland tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

The Cribs Add Brighton Show To February/March UK Tour

The Cribs have added a Brighton show to their February/March 2012 short tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Judas Priest Announce London Show For May

After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced a show at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo for 26th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Graham Coxon Announces April 2012 UK Tour

To support his forthcoming new album, former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has announced an April 2012 UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Noah And The Whale Confirm Support Acts For Spring UK Tour

Noah And The Whale have unveiled supporting acts who will join them on their forthcoming Spring UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Ed Sheeran To Support Snow Patrol On US Tour

Flame-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been announced as the support act for Snow Patrol’s forthcoming US tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Radiohead Add Further Dates To World Tour

Radiohead have confirmed further dates for their world tour, leaving us fans in blighty wondering when oh when will they announce some UK shows!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012

US Rapper Wale Heads To UK For Three March Shows

Washington rapper Wale has announced he will head to the UK for three March shows.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Further Cardiff & Newcastle Shows Added To Mrs Brown Rides Again UK Tour

Following the massive success and popularity of the BBC TV comedy series Mrs Brown’s Boys, as well as a Summer 2011 sell-out tour, Brendan O’Carroll has extended his Mrs Brown Rides Again UK Tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Announce One-Off London Date

New York City quartet The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have announced details of a one-off live date in London on Thursday 8th March. The band are currently on tour in Europe and will return to the UK for a performance at London’s O2 Academy Islington after a tour of Australia and Japan. See below for tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Pulp Twitter Post Sparks 2012 Tour Rumours

We may not have seen the last of alternative rock icons Pulp following their return to the live music circuit last year, after a post on Twitter get tongues wagging about a possible reappearance later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Violinist Nigel Kennedy Kicks-Off UK Tour This Week

Following the success of his UK performances of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons last season, including a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Nigel Kennedy is soon to be touring the UK in January, again performing his exhilarating and unique take on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the Four Elements.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Cher Tour To Coincide With 2012 Album Release?

Californian pop icon Cher may be embarking on her first tour for over ten years this year, as well as releasing what would be her 27th full-length album, after a post she made on Twitter got the rumour mill in full motion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Architects Announce Spring 2012 Tour With Rolo Tomassi & Stray From The Path

Brighton metalcore band Architects have announced they will embark on a UK tour with Rolo Tomassi and Stray From The Path this Spring.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

All The Young Announce March 2012 UK Tour

Quickly building a reputation as the leading contender in a brave new era of British rock ‘n’ roll, following their support shows with Kaiser Chiefs in January, Stoke quartet All The Young will embark on a March UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Westlife Add Further Date At Sheffield Motorpoint Arena & Tickets

Westlife have confirmed a further date at Sheffield's Motorpoint Arena for Sunday 13th May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Announce February Tour Dates & Tickets

Detroit-based indie-pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced a series of UK tour dates next month, including a headlining performance at London’s HMV Next Big Thing festival at The Barfly – see below for details. The pair have also been confirmed as support to Band of Skulls at the Southampton group’s NME Awards Show on Wednesday 15th February.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 07 January 2012

Soap & Skin Announces New Mini-Album ‘Narrow’ and London Live Date

Austrian solo artist Anja Plaschg – aka Soap & Skin – has announced the release of her new 8-track mini-album ‘Narrow’, which is due out on 19th March. The album follows the release of her 2009 debut ‘Lovetunes for Vacuum’, which earned the young artist much praise across Europe and entered the Top 10 in her home country.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 07 January 2012

KISS & Motley Crue Rumoured To Tour In Fall 2012

Rock fans of the world prepare yourself, this is a big one! Motley Crue and KISS are rumoured to tour the US in Autumn 2012!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 07 January 2012

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball Tour May Not Reach Europe Until 2013/2014

Tour dates have emerged online today, possibly those of Lady Gaga's hugely-anticipated 2012 'Born This Way' World tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

Rockers Chickenfoot Prepare For UK Shows Next Week

Following the release of their acclaimed second album ‘III’, rock n rollers Chickenfoot are gearing up to perform two “Road Test” concerts in the UK next week.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

'My UK Tour Will Be Very Different', Says Cher Lloyd

18 year-old X-Factor star Cher Lloyd has told The Daily Star that she’ll be taking an unorthodox approach to her tour, as she wants to ‘connect’ with fans and let them get to know her.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

Van Halen Confirm New Album Title & North America/Canada Tour Dates

Following a monumental comeback show at New York's Cafe Wha last night, Rock legends Van Halen have unveiled their long-awaited tour dates, as well as the title to their new full-length studio album. At the moment the tour only covers North American and Canada, however, we're hoping the band will pay a visit to the UK sometime later this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

Jason Derulo Cancels World Tour Due To Neck Injury

Award-winning Jason Derulo has been forced to cancel his upcoming world tour after injuring his neck.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

Michael Schenker Announces UK 'Temple Of Rock' Concerts

Legendary rock guitarist, Michael Schenker, has confirmed four UK “Temple of Rock” concerts for May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 January 2012

Noel Gallagher Was Nervous Of Playing Smaller Size Venues

Alternative rock icon Noel Gallagher has confessed that performing in small venues is something that scares him – especially to fans in the UK, who Noel described as ‘crazy’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 05 January 2012

Labrinth To Play 'Next Big Thing' Show At London's Cafe Jazz

Singing, songwriting and producing phenomenon Labrinth is to play a HMV ‘Next Big Thing’ show at London's Jazz Cafe on Saturday February 11th. Support will come from British girl group Stooshe.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 05 January 2012

The Dillinger Escape Plan To Support Mastodon On February UK Tour

It’s fair enough to assume that most of us UK fans wouldn’t have had a chance to see Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Red Fang on tour in the US. Well, now it’s all alright because Dillinger Escape Plan have confirmed they will be supporting the mighty Mastodon on their UK tour in February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 05 January 2012