Rock Music

7 April 2009

Heavens Basement Confirm EP & Tour

The UK’s very own saviours of Rock’n’Roll, Heavens Basement, have announced their plans for a self-titled EP. “Heavens Basement” will be released as a digital EP worldwide on April 20th ...

7 April 2009

Placebo Announce UK Shows

In the run up to the release of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Battle For The Sun’, released June 8th, Placebo are pleased to announce a series of three warm-up shows ...
7 April 2009

Arsis’ original drummer rejoins

Arsis' original drummer and founding member Michael Van Dyne — who played in the band from 2004 - 2006 has rejoined the group!Commented Van Dyne: "I'm looking forward to working ...

7 April 2009

Bon Jovi vs. Tribute Act

Bon Jovi must feel a little threatned by an all female tribute act, after forcing the clan to change their name from Blonde Jovi - because they're scared fans will ...
7 April 2009

Poison Star Pulls Out Of Fight

I thought the whole point of being a rock star was appearing fearless and tough? Well it seems Poison star Rikki Rockett missed that memo after pulling out of a ...
6 April 2009

Michael Stipe Tried To Prevent Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe has revealed that he desperately tried to convince Kurt Cobain not to take his own life just days before his death.The rocker claims to have spoken ...
6 April 2009

Death Cab For Cutie Star Gets Engaged

I’m sorry to disappoint all these Ben Gibbard fans out there, but it looks as though the DCFC rocker is set to walk down the aisle with actress Zooey Deschanel.After ...

6 April 2009

Stars Remembered At Hall Of Fame Induction

Metallica, Run-DMC, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack all entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, at an emotional ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio.Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker Flea ...
3 April 2009

Behemoth’s Colin Richardson Album Mix

Behemoth has tapped Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, Napalm Death, Carcass) to mix their new, as yet untitled album due out late summer 2009.The CD is now being recorded in ...

2 April 2009

The Ghost Of A Thousand - Bright Lights

The Ghost Of A Thousand will premiere new track ‘Bright Lights’ exclusively on Daniel P. Carter’s Radio 1 Rock Show on 7th April 2009 which airs between 12.00am and 2.00am ...

2 April 2009

Sonata Arctica Album Update

Keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg of the Finnish melodic metal band Sonata Arctica has issued the following update:"So far we have about half of the new Sonata Arctica record in shape, so ...

2 April 2009

Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown

I actually thought I was going to explode with excitement when I heard that Reprise Records will release Green Day’s long-awaited eighth studio album, entitled 21st Century Breakdown, on Friday, ...
2 April 2009

Alexi Laiho Named Best Metal Gutairst Ever

Children Of Bodom vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho has been voted ‘Best Metal Guitarist’ by the readers of Guitar World magazine. According to this US publication, Alexi – who recently launched a new ...

2 April 2009

Ozzy Osbourne Will Never Retire

Hoaary for any Black Sabbath fans out there, Ozzy Osbourne has vowed to continue working right up until the day he dies - because retirement would bore him.The 60-year-old rocker ...
1 April 2009

David Cook Cancels Live Dates

Our new favourite rock star, David Cook has been forced to cancel two of his live shows due to “family matters.”The American Idol winner, 26, apologised to fans on his ...

1 April 2009

Cursive: A Brief History

Ever since Cursive burst onto the music scene with their 1997 debut album, the band has consistently and continually churned out heady albums heralded by critics and fans alike and ...

1 April 2009

Manic Street Preachers - Journal For Plague Lovers

Manic Street Preachers return this year with their ninth studio album, Journal For Plague Lovers released on May 18th on Columbia Records.Produced by Steve Albini and recorded live at Rockfield ...
1 April 2009

On Tour With Nickelback...

Nickelback dominated Canada's Juno awards at the weekend, opening the show with a killer live performance and bagging themselves three awards at the ceremony- Group Of The Year, Album Of ...
1 April 2009

Rancid - Let The Dominoes Fall

Seminal punk band Rancid have set June 1st for the release of Let The Dominoes Fall (Hellcat/Epitaph), their first studio album in six years.The platinum-selling band recorded at George Lucas' ...
1 April 2009

Pete Wentz Talks About Police Stop

Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz has been blogging about his brush with the law recently after narrowly escaping a fine for his illegal car modifications.And no, those modifications weren’t ...
31 March 2009

Social Distortion Announce European Tour

Rock’n’Roll legends Social Distortion have announced the dates of their European tour, set to take place in summer 2009.The tour, which starts in Madrid on June 4th and ends in ...

31 March 2009

Roadrunner Records Welcomes Heaven & Hell

Roadrunner Records is honoured to announce the worldwide signing (ex-North America, Japan, & Asia) of the highly respected, legendary group Heaven & Hell. The label is proud to include Heaven ...

31 March 2009

Kate Moss Sings On New Lemonheads Album

The Lemonheads have confirmed plans to release a new album this summer.'Varshons' is a collection of covers, featuring guest vocals from the likes of Kate Moss and Liv Tyler.With Butthole ...
31 March 2009

Jimi Hendrix’s Home Flattened

The iconic childhood home of Jimi Hendrix looks set to be demolished after a last-minute bid to save the property failed.City officials told the dilapidated home's current owner, Pete Sikov, ...