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The Darkness confirm new album is 'almost finished'

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

The Darkness have completed nine songs for their comeback album and are aiming to put it out in the spring.

Florence And The Machine sings Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black'

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse December 19 at the VH1 Divas concert at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.

Courtney Love hits back at claims she wrecked her New York apartment

Fri, Dec 16, 2011

Courtney Love has hit back at claims that she wrecked her New York apartment and owes over $ 50,000 (£ 32,000) in rent.

Trent Reznor's side project How To Destroy Angels to release debut album in early 2012

Fri, Dec 16, 2011

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has announced his debut album from his side project How To Destroy Angels will finally be released in early 2012.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: 'I had some mood swings playing with Metallica again'

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has admitted that he experienced "mood swings" playing with his former band Metallica again.

Higher alcohol consumption linked to listening to loud music

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Research conducted at the University of Portsmouth has revealed that loud music makes people drink more alcohol and at a faster rate.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: 'I want to write for Broadway'

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has admitted that he wants to write songs for Broadway.

Campaigners aiming to send Nirvana to Christmas Number One dismiss 'X Factor' rivals Little Mix

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

The man behind the campaign to score Nirvana a Christmas Number One with 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' has played down his chances of success - along with dismissing the hopes of their X Factor-winning rivals Little Mix.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: 'We refuse to be a nostalgia act'

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has said that his band will never bow to external pressure and become "a nostalgia act".

Blur to receive Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at 2012 Brits

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Blur will receive the Outstanding Contribution To Music award at next year's Brit Awards.

Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot's cause of death revealed

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

Cory Smoot, who played guitar with cult metal band Gwar, died last month due to a heart attack caused by a pre-existing coronary heart disease, it has been revealed.

Alex James: 'Blur are meeting up over Christmas – and we'll probably record again'

Wed, Dec 07, 2011

Blur's Alex James has said that the band will "will meet up over Christmas" and "probably record again'.

Nirvana to re-release 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to boost Christmas Number One chances

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Nirvana are set to re-release 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to help boost the track's chances of scoring the Christmas Number One.

Paramore debut new single 'In The Mourning' online

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Paramore have unveiled their new single 'In The Mourning'. The track is the third and final installment of the band's 'Singles Club', which has offered fans the chance to buy one new track per month for three months.

Arcade Fire Giving Back

Mon, Dec 05, 2011

Arcade Fire have promised fans that for every donation they make to Haiti charity Kanpe, the band will match the amount given.

Foo Fighters and Light sabers?

Mon, Dec 05, 2011

Following up the hilarious tour rider they concocted earlier this year for their North American tour, Foo Fighters have done it again: the rider for the group's current Australian trek stipulates that no "light sabers, garden gnomes or laser pens" will be allowed into the venue.

The Chemical Brothers concert film to premiere next January

Fri, Dec 02, 2011

Don’t Think, a feature length film documenting The Chemical Brothers’ live show is set to premiere next year.

The Black Keys: 'We want to punch Carl Barat in the face'

Fri, Dec 02, 2011

The Black Keys have claimed that they want to punch former Libertines man Carl Barat in the face.

Florence Welch: ''Ceremonials is an album for the iPod generation'

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Florence And The Machine frontwoman Florence Welch has said that their new LP 'Ceremonials' is an album for the "iPod generation".

Foo Fighters Among The Leaders in Grammy Nominations

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The Foo Fighters have gained 6 Grammy nominations for their album “Wasting Light” which was released in April.

Hear The Killers' new Christmas single 'The Cowboy's Christmas Ball'

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

The Killers have announced their return with new Christmas single 'The Cowboy's Christmas Ball'.

LAPD want to discuss traffic row with Blink-182's Travis Barker

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has been called in to discuss a traffic dispute with the LAPD, according to reports.

REM's Michael Stipe: 'It's unfathomable that I'll make a solo album'

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

REM frontman Michael Stipe has said it's "unfathomable" that he will make a solo album.

Muse split rumours revealed as a hoax

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Online rumours that Muse are to split have been revealed as a hoax.

Courtney Love offers Nirvana tracks to The X Factor

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

>Courtney Love has offered up Nirvana songs for use on The X Factor.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine claims he healed a fan suffering from cancer

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has hinted that he prolonged the life of a cancer-stricken fan by touching him and praying.

Arctic Monkeys set to snub major labels to re-sign with Domino?

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Arctic Monkeys are set to snub interest from major record labels to re-sign with Domino Records, according to reports.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor: 'Rick Rubin is overrated and overpaid'

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Slipknot's Corey Taylor has made a public attack on producer Rick Rubin, saying that he considers him to be "overrated" and "overpaid".

Whatchu’ Doin Nickelback?

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Nickelback is teaming with FunnyorDie.com to make a short, self-deprecating video clip.

Muse is in Studio

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

Muse has officially entered the studio to begin work on its sixth album, which will follow up 2009's The Resistance.

Green Day Playing Surprise Shows!

Mon, Nov 21, 2011

Green Day played yet another surprise gig late last Thursday night (November 17th), following similar shows in New York last month and the Los Angeles area in August.

Krist Novoselic has Dave Grohls Back!

Mon, Nov 21, 2011

Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic posted a series of tweets this week in which he defended Foo Fighters frontman and ex-Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after Courtney Love blasted Grohl onstage at a festival in Brazil last weekend.

Is Noel Gallagher done with Music?

Fri, Nov 18, 2011

Noel Gallagher has claimed that he is now "an outsider" to the music business and admitted that his days of selling millions of albums are over.

Metallica admit they'll have to relearn 'The Black Album'

Fri, Nov 18, 2011

Metallica's Lars Ulrich has admitted that the band will have to relearn songs from their self-titled fifth album - widely known as 'The Black Album' - for their headline slot at next summer's Download Festival.

Courtney Love rants about Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

Courtney Love has slammed Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl in the aftermath of her onstage rant at Brazil's SWU festival last weekend (November 13) – scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to watch.

Paul Simonon: Undercover Operative for Greenpeace

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

It was the Guardian who blew his cover. Actually, the ex-Clash bass player and sometime Gorillaz member who came in from the cold.

Sloan Offers Free Download of “Official Bootleg” for 24 hours

Tue, Nov 15, 2011

Is That All I Get? is a bootleg recorded by a fan at a Sloan show in September of 1993, the band has decided to officially release the bootleg on vinyl for fans.

Noel Gallagher: 'I miss playing guitar with Oasis'

Tue, Nov 15, 2011

Noel Gallagher has admitted that he misses playing lead guitar with his former band Oasis.

Smells Like Teen Christmas

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

Ladbrokes have responded by naming the track as the second favorite at 4/1.

Queens of The Stone Age Frontman to lend a hand.

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

Mark Lanegan is set to release his first album under the Mark Lanegan Band name since 2004’s ‘Bubblegum’.

Broken Social Scene Is on 'Hiatus,' Not Broken Up

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Even though speculations were in the air that Broken Social Scene's show earlier this week in Rio de Janeiro was their last, singer Kevin Drew hasn't closed the door on future Broken Social Scene projects.

Big Music Names for "Portlandia"

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder, Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock and Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones are among the artists who will be featured guests on the second season of IFC's sketch comedy show Portlandia, according to Rolling Stone. The new season of the series premieres on January 6th.

Korn: 'People are going to be pissed about our new album'

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has said that he is excited about the fact that his band's new 'dubstep' album 'The Path Of Totality' is going to aggravate their fans.

Lou Reed And Metallica: 'Lulu' Sells Only 13,000 Copies In US

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

According to Blabbermouth.net, Metallica's collaborative album with Lou Reed, titled "Lulu", sold 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 36 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello plays Occupy London protest

Wed, Nov 09, 2011

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and played an unannounced acoustic set at the 'Occupy London' protests at St Paul's Cathedral this afternoon (November 9).

Sloan Bootleg For Sale

Wed, Nov 09, 2011

Back on September 20, 1993, a fan recorded a Sloan show in Winnipeg on cassette. That recording eventually made its way to the band which has decided to issue it as a vinyl record reminiscent of what used to be found under the counter at indie record stores back in the day. They were reserved for "special" customers.

New Releases for Nov 8

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

Angels and Airwaves/Love Part One & Part 2: Tom DeLonge of Blink 182 is back with another record from his side project, Angels & Airwaves.

GALLAGHER CONTEMPLATING OASIS BIOPIC

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

The group split up in 2009 after Gallagher's brother walked out on the band following a bust-up backstage prior to a concert in Paris, France, and the siblings have been estranged ever since, with Noel concentrating on his solo material and Liam forming new band Beady Eye.

Radiohead announce the first leg of 'The King Of Limbs' world tour

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

Radiohead have announced the first leg of their planned 2012 world tour.

Velvet Revolver is Loading the Chamber.

Mon, Nov 07, 2011

The Band will re-start their search for a new lead singer later this year, guitarist Slash has revealed.

The Black Keys Making Movies!?

Mon, Nov 07, 2011

The Black Keys are "in discussions" to write the score for an upcoming crime thriller called Way Down South.

Watch Green Day debut new track 'Carpe Diem'

Fri, Nov 04, 2011

Green Day debuted a new track, which is titled 'Carpe Diem', during a live show in San Francisco earlier this week.

Red Hot Chili Peppers admit that John Frusciante's departure 'felt good'

Fri, Nov 04, 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers have spoken about the exit of their former guitarist John Frusciante and have revealed that his departure ultimately "felt good".

GWAR Tragedy: Guitarist Flattus Dies

Fri, Nov 04, 2011

As GWAR's tour bus prepared to cross from the US into Canada yesterday, someone went to wake guitarist Cory "Flattus Maximus" Smoot in his bunk. He was found dead

American football fans protest scheduled Nickelback halftime show

Fri, Nov 04, 2011

Angry American football fans have started an online petition to stop Nickelback from performing at a halftime Thanksgiving show.

Dave Grohl reveals he doesn't actually appear on Michael Jackson's LP 'Michael'

Wed, Nov 02, 2011

Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl has revealed that he was annoyed at being named as one of the contributors to Michael Jackson's posthumous album 'Michael' as he doesn't actually appear on it.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor: 'Our fans are poor – but they're dedicated to music'

Wed, Nov 02, 2011

Slipknot's Corey Taylor has said that a typical fan of his band is poor – just as he was in his youth.

Hear Radiohead's collaboration with DOOM 'Retarded Fren'

Wed, Nov 02, 2011

Radiohead's collaboration with rapper DOOM has emerged online. The track, which is titled 'Retarded Fren', is taken from a new compilation entitled 'Complex', which will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lex Records.

Damon Albarn: 'Blur have been meeting up regularly and recording again'

Wed, Nov 02, 2011

Blur have been meeting up "regularly" and recording again, Damon Albarn has confirmed.