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2 September, 2010 - The Brute Chorus launch UK tour

The Brute Chorus will be bringing songs from their new album How The Caged Bird Sings to the stage for the first time at The Luminaire on September 8th. Despite completing the album in late February and touring their raucous stage show all over the country and into Europe, the band ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Röyksopp team up with The Hype Machine and SoundCloud for global first

Röyksopp announce details of global album streaming exclusive with The Hype Machine & SoundCloud To mark the release of Röyksopp's new instrumental album Senior, the Nordic electronica pioneers have joined forces with leading Mp3 blog aggregator The Hype Machine and online audio distribution platform SoundCloud to become the first artist to ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Klaxons announce UK November tour

"It would take a hard heart not to enjoy the ride." **** Q ‘‘Klaxons have somehow found themselves with a clean slate and an album that can be judged simply on whether it’s any cop. That they’ve succeeded so well is an enormous relief." 8/10 NME "The finished article is ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Every Time I die post seventh episode of “Shit Happens: The Series?”

Buffalo, New York's Every Time I Die have posted a seventh episode of Shit Happens: The Series? at www.vans.com/ETID! In this episode, we follow the band in another Euro Episode. Witness the boys crash a party for Sweden's equivalent of American Idol. This episode, and the rest, are all part ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Bad Religion culminate 30th anniversary with 15th studio album

Celebrating three decades of influential, thought provoking and groundbreaking punk rock, Bad Religion will release their fifteenth studio album, The Dissent of Man, on September 27. The album’s first single The Devil in Stitches made its debut on the world famous KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles last month and ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Dinosaur Pile-Up to release new single

Following the success of Birds And Planes, DINOSAUR PILE-UP are set to release new single Mona Lisa digitally and as a 7” backed by B-side Headspinner on 27 September. That’s the week before the band’s highly anticipated debut album Growing Pains drops via indie label Friends Vs Records. Vocalist / ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - New album from The Sword

One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past ten years, Austin TX’s The Sword, have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness on Kemado Records, toured the world with Metallica, and were one of the first bands to lock into a whole new legion of fans ...
 
 

2 September, 2010 - Mother Mother to release new single

Vancouver Canada’s Mother Mother will release new single Body of Years on September 20th, backed by B-side Touch Up. Vocalist / guitarist Ryan Guldemond says the track is “a Gouge Away meets Billie Jean inspired rock anthem about reconciling with, or perhaps NOT reconciling with one's dirty little secrets from ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - The Pogues announce farewell Christmas tour

The Pogues have announced their farewell Christmas tour. The Pogues' December shows have been synonymous with Christmas since they started eight years ago. As much a part of Christmas as turkey and stuffing; THE POGUES reunite once again for an ultimate seasonal send off. Only a Pogues ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - New video: The Drums, Down by the Water

THE DRUMS Down By The Water official music video. Directed by Surround, Brian and Brad Palmer, and The Drums. New York's The Drums, fresh from playing UK's Reading and Leeds festivals, have announced a headline UK tour for November. Latest single Let's Go Surfing is out now via Moshi Moshi / ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - Tame Impala announce three-date UK tour

Australia’s hottest new export, psychedelic dream pop foursome TAME IMPALA, today announce a three-date UK tour for October. The Perth residents follow a recent sold-out London Cargo show and last weekend’s UK festival debut at Reading and Leeds with the following shows: Tuesday 26 October ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - Victory Records releases three must-have albums

Sticking true to fashion, Victory Records is delivering three highly-anticipated albums that will compliment any music lover’s collection. Symptoms + Cures radiates COMEBACK KID’s genre-perfecting style of breakneck traditional hardcore punk rock combined with prevailing melodies. The band wrote their fierce new collection of anthems in the place that they ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - Band Of Horses Announce UK & European Tour

Following a pair of triumphant debut performance at this year's Reading and Leeds festivals, South Carolina’s Band of Horses have announced that they will return for a full UK and European tour in early 2011. Tickets will go on sale on 3 September. Kicking off in Newcastle on 26 January, ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - Birds Of Tokyo release self-titled album

Birds of Tokyo take flight with the release of self-titled album available itunes. Birds of Tokyo is an album that carries with it the weight of one man’s world...the entire emotional gamut of a love lost, and the broken heart it left in its wake; set to music of depth ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - The Defiled announce UK tour

Fast rising British Metalheads THE DEFILED will be storming the UK this September supporting Breed 77. After an electrifying performance with their new line up at this year's sold out UK leg of Sonisphere this is sure to be an unmissable show! September 2010 UK dates are: 14.09 Moho Live, Manchester 15.09 Joiners, ...
 
 

1 September, 2010 - Behemoth’s Nergal responds to fan generosity

Behemoth's Nergal answers back to the overwhelming response of those offering to set up benefits in the vocalists honour. The singer's main goal is to raise awareness and get people involved by registering to be a bone marrow donor. Since news on Nergal's recent health issues has been released, the band, ...
 
 

24 August, 2010 - Jimmy Eat World announce UK tour

Jimmy Eat World release their highly anticipated new album ‘Invented’ on September 27th. ‘Invented’, recorded in Tempe, Arizona, reunites Jimmy Eat World with Mark Trombino, the producer on the band's breakthrough album, ‘Bleed American’ and their seminal earlier albums, ‘Static Prevails’ and ‘Clarity’. "We're very excited about ‘Invented,’” said lead ...
 
 

23 August, 2010 - Portland’s Musée Mécanique are heading back to the UK

Portland’s Musée Mécanique are heading back to the UK in September for three dates to promote their upcoming new single “Fits & Starts”, taken from the album “Hold This Ghost”, which will be released on Souterrain Transmissions on September 20th. After having released “Hold This Ghost” to much critical acclaim ...
 
 

23 August, 2010 - The Duke & The King announce new single and video

The Duke & The King follow the tremendous critical acclaim that greeted the release of their 2009 debut album 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' with the September20th release of the new single 'Shaky' on Loose Music / Silva Oak. 'Shaky' previews the band's second album 'Long Live The Duke & The ...
 
 

23 August, 2010 - We Are The In Crowd announce plans for UK release of ‘Guaranteed To Disagree’

Formed in 2009 and signed by Hopeless Records (All Time Low, Yellowcard) shortly after, this is a band that had all their dominoes poised and ready to fall in their favor in quick succession. Armed with an irresistible combo of male and female vocals, the handful of vibrant songs the ...
 
 

20 August, 2010 - Sound of Guns new single and tour

Liverpool’s Sound of Guns are making headway since first causing a noise as part of the BBC’s ‘Introducing’ sessions last year and will now release a new Chris Potter (U2/Verve)-mixed single ‘Elementary of Youth’’ on September 20th through Distiller Records. The track will be available on 7” single / digital ...
 
 

12 August, 2010 - The Qemists’ stream new album ‘Spirit In The System’

The Qemists' new album 'Spirit In The System' is being streamed in full now via the band's website In anticipation of next Monday's release of their 2nd album'Spirit In Th System' (16/08/10), The Qemists are hosting an exclusive stream on their website at www2.theqemists.com. Head down to www2.theqemists.com now to ...
 
 

12 August, 2010 - Pendulum tour dates and ‘making of’ video

Pendulum’s year continues to go from strength to strength. Following the weekend’s sensational guest show with The Prodigy in front of 70,000 people at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, Pendulum can now confirm details of their ‘Immersion’ arena tour – their biggest to date – that’s scheduled for December. Named ...
 
 

11 August, 2010 - Slash set to premiere latest video for “Back From Cali”

Legendary guitarist Slash is set to premiere his latest music video for “Back From Cali,” the current single featuring Myles Kennedy, from the guitarist’s self-titled debut on Wednesday August 11, 2010. The song is currently heating up the Active Rock charts with a debut in the Top 30. Directed by ...
 
 

11 August, 2010 - The Amity Affliction announce UK tour

The Amity Affliction have used a hard working touring ethic to become one of the biggest independent bands in Australia. This year alone, they have graced the front cover of BLUNT magazine (Australia’s Kerrang!) twice already- among others, sold out national tours in venues over 2000 capacity, became the number ...
 
 

9 August, 2010 - Tweak Bird FREE download

After completely slaying the UK & Europe on their recent May 2010 tour that saw them call in at The Great Escape, Stag & Dagger and a superb you’ll-claim-you-were there showing at Brixton’s The Windmill, the mighty Tweak Bird announce their debut album for release in August 2010 and to ...
 
 

9 August, 2010 - Middle Class Rut to release debut album

When you listen to the music of Middle Class Rut, you’d think there was a large band making all that beautiful noise. On the contrary, Sean Stockham (vocals, drums) and Zack Lopez (vocals, guitars) are solely responsible for creating a new sound that’s anything but middle of the road ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - The Autumn Offering “Born Dead” Music Video

Victory Records heavyweights The Autumn Offering have just released their new video for 'Born Dead'
 
 

5 August, 2010 - Soundgarden to release ‘Telephantasm’

Recently reunited Soundgarden will release their first collection of music since 1996 in the form of Telephantasm on September 28th in the US and September 27th internationally. This multi-label, career-spanning retrospective album includes beloved band hits, deep back catalogue cuts and a never-before-heard unreleased track entitled “Black Rain,” taken ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - We Are The Ocean reissue ‘Cutting Our Teeth’ as a deluxe 2-disk

WE ARE THE OCEAN set to reissue debut album ‘Cutting Our Teeth’ as a deluxe 2-disc package October 4th through Hassle Records/October headline tour dates and info/European tour with The Ghost of a Thousand/Dec 2010 recording album number 2 East London 5 piece and 2008 Kerrang Award Best UK Newcomer nominees WE ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - Vampire Weekend announce second London show and support acts!

Vampire Weekend are pleased to announce a second night at London’s Alexandra Palace on 3rd December 2010 after their 2nd December show at the venue sold out. Tickets for the second show will go on sale at 9am on Friday 6th August. Fans should head to www.vampireweekend.com/tickets for more details. ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - Monster Magnet announce November tour

Monster Magnet will tour Europe again in November and hit the UK starting at Cardiff Millennium Music Hall on the 18th. Monster Magnet are currently finishing up their long awaited new, and as yet Untitled, new album which is due for release later this year on Napalm Records. MONSTER MAGNET November 2010 18th ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - Klaxons announce intimate show at Heaven

Klaxons have announced a new London show at Heaven on August 25. That’s the week of release for their new album, ‘Surfing The Void’, so expect it to top last week’s full-throttle gig at Village Underground in their ‘spiritual homeland’ of Shoreditch. “Klaxons have returned to their hyperactive best” - ...
 
 

5 August, 2010 - Ezcapade To Release Debut Single When The Beat Drops on 30th August 2010!

On August 30th 2010, prodigious new pop/dance phenomenon Ezcapade release their inaugural single When The Beat Drops. Three hours later, you’ll be asking where you’re going to be when…..? Platinum selling and Grammy nominated producers Love To Infinity (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Kylie Minogue et al) first met front lady Carina ...
 
 

3 August, 2010 - new Smashing Pumpkins material, listen here!

Seems Billy Corgan and his troop of troubadours have been hard at work on new material as well as some tour stops around the far east, America and even Brazil. Check out some of the new material below: On a recent post on the official Smashing Pumpkins interweb page, ...
 
 

3 August, 2010 - Chicane add UK tour

It’s been some fourteen years (if you include Disco Citizens tracks) since Nick Bracegirdle arrived as the ‘God of the Ibiza anthem’. Some records are of their time and stay there, some somehow form a bedrock in musical consciousness, ‘Offshore’ certainly has done that: millions would have heard the track ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - Yellowcard are back!

After two-and-a-half years, the music that provided a soundtrack for rebellious-yet-sensitive, coastal-dreaming pop-punk kids of the early 00’s is back. Yellowcard have put the break to rest with the announcement of a brand new record on a new label and tearing into life on the road again. Returning to their pre-major ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - Ultimate Fakebook release new full length

Power-pop favorites Ultimate Fakebook release new full-length, Daydream Radio is Smiling Static, for free via ufbrocks.com Daydream Radio is Smiling Static is a collection of lost recordings from 2000-2003, and the groups first release after a seven year hiatus. It’s a story you’ve heard a million times. Bursting with huge hooks ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - Automatic Loveletter video for ‘Heart Song’

As the US racks up one of the hottest July's in history with record-breaking heatwaves across the country, Sony Independent Networks recording artist AUTOMATIC LOVELETTER just amplified the heat index a few notches higher with its scorchingly steamy new video for the single "HEART SONG" off of its debut album ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - Dropkick Murphys return to the road

After a brief break from their worldwide touring schedule, Dropkick Murphys will hit the road again this week for U.S. dates in Reno (August 5) and Las Vegas (August 6) and a stint on the Vans Warped Tour from August 7-15. Dropkick Murphys--Ken Casey (vocals, bass guitar), Al Barr ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - new Armored Saint video on MetalBladeTV

Legendary LA based metal band ARMORED SAINT recently shot a video in their hometown on July 1st for the track Left Hook From Right Field off their current release La Raza with director Jeremy Schott of Mental Suplex. Check it out here: http://www.metalblade.tv/tv/music-videos/armored-saint-left-hook-from-right-field/ Vocalist John Bush gives us his description of ...
 
 

2 August, 2010 - Dustin Wong new solo album

Thrill Jockey are pleased to announce the debut solo album from Dustin Wong (Ponytail). Infinite Love is an album of two parts, both beginning the same way and then diverging. The album will be available on double LP and double CD, each with a bonus DVD to accompany each ...
 
 

20 July, 2010 - Join the cause now and stop jedward from ruining “rock”

So those two idiots known as jedward have released their distasteful cover of Blink 182's All The Small Things this week and are currently No. 2 on the iTunes ROCK chart (what the hell are they doing on the rock chart - whoever decided this should be sacked). Good ...
 
 

20 July, 2010 - Stereophonics back Official Stuart Cable Memorial Single

In honour of his life’s work, Global Music are proud to be releasing the Official Stuart Cable Memorial Single, ‘Former Mining Town’, by Killing For Company on 25th July 2010. The campaign has been gathering the support of the Welsh and UK population alike, with numerous radio DJ’s and celebs including ...
 
 

20 July, 2010 - Little Fish acoustic video

Little Fish singer, writer and guitarist Juju says that the band’s recent single ‘Am I Crazy?’ is about “the pain you go through when falling in love” but the title could equally refer to the crazy ride the band have experienced in the last year or so since legendary ...
 
 

19 July, 2010 - Stop jedward from getting to Number One!

If you are a firm believer that the misery machine known as Jedward should not make the number one on our radio waves then do your bit. They are set to release a cover of Blink 182's All The Small Things this week and in the wake of this ...
 
 

14 July, 2010 - Morcheeba to release ‘Even Though’ single remixes

Morcheeba are set to release five remixes of their single Even Though on July 26th. The original track is taken from the new album 'Blood Like Lemonade' and the mixes come courtesy of two Belgian production duos: Mustang and Surfing Leons. One of the Surfing Leons mixes (the ...
 
 

14 July, 2010 - The Dear Hunter announce details of new material

Since the band’s headlining tour concluded in April, they started putting together the early workings of songs inspired by the colors of the spectrum, specifically RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO and VIOLET, with WHITE and BLACK being included as bookends. “A few years ago I was thinking of ...
 
 

14 July, 2010 - it’s of to Her Majesty’s Prison for Zakk Wylde

The BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman/guitarist has confirmed a one-off special event at HMP Stocken in Stretton, Leicestershire, as part of their anti-violence/anti-bullying campaign. Wylde will give a solo performance and hold a Q&A session with approximately 60 inmates. Performing at the prison holds particular meaning for Wylde, as his debut ...
 
 

9 July, 2010 - Madina Lake hero bassist due more brain surgery

Last week Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone was brutally attacked while rescuing a woman from being battered by her husband. He didn’t know them; he just encountered them as he walked down the street in his native Chicago and couldn’t ignore it. Having rescued her, the husband turned on Matthew ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - The Gaslight Anthem release new video for American Slang

The Gaslight Anthem are excited to announce the release of the new music video for ‘American Slang.’ Directed by Kevin Custer, director of the band's seven-part "Making of AMERICAN SLANG" series that documented the process of recording the new album, the video for the title track features live performances from ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - Swans reveal new album details

After years of pursuing Angels of Light and recording and producing a diverse roster of artists for his Young God label, Michael Gira has decided to reconvene his legendary group Swans. As he says: “THIS IS NOT A REUNION. It’s not some dumb-ass nostalgia act. It is not repeating the ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - Kid Adrift EP out on Monday

Following on from a blinding performance on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury this weekend, Kid Adrift has announced the release of the Oxytocin EP on July 12th 2010 through Island Records. A personal manifesto from Iain Archer, the brains behind the Kid Adrift project, it’s passionate, intense, and is ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - KoЯn play landmark show in a crop circle

KoЯn is once again reinventing itself and doing something innovative, nine albums and two decades into its illustrious career. The band will perform an hour and twenty minutes set inside a mysterious crop circle that was recently revealed in the final instalment of a viral web campaign. The band ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - Heights tour dates announced

Heights began to evolve just one year ago when the experimentations of five young musicians crashed together. Building layer upon layer of beautifully distorted melody, hard percussion and raw soaring vocals seems to be innate to the quintet who bring their immaculate influences, such as Cult Of Luna, a fresh ...
 
 

8 July, 2010 - I Like Trains announce new record with Pledge Campaign

We are excited to inform you that I LIKE TRAINS have finally announced their new record, He Who Saw The Deep. ILT were left without a record deal when Beggars Banquet went bust in 2008. Their last album, the critically acclaimed Elegies to Lessons Learnt was released in 2007. Three years ...
 
 

6 July, 2010 - Devil Sold His Soul announce dates with Architects

following on from their small UK headline run of dates in May, their headline slot at the Red Bull stage at Download, main support slot at Slam Dunk Festival and Ghostfest (in Leeds), Devil Sold His Soul can now announce they will be supporting the mighty Architects on their October ...
 
 

5 July, 2010 - Thrice announce London show!

Thrice are returning to the UK in August. The band is scheduled to make a main stage appearance at Reading & Leeds festival. Prior to this they have just announced a London show on Thursday 26th August at the Electric Ballroom. Drummer Riley exclaimed, "We've been fortunate enough to play Reading ...
 
 

5 July, 2010 - Paramore add more dates

Due to popular demand, Paramore have added two new dates to their forthcoming UK tour.  Tickets for the two new shows, in Manchester and Nottingham, will go on sale on Friday July 9th at 9am.  Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore are also set to release Careful, the fourth single taken from their Number ...
 
 

1 July, 2010 - Madina Lake bassist in hospital

Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone is in hospital after intervening in a domestic dispute, according to the band. Nathan Leone, the band's singer and Matthew's brother, said that the bassist was left unconscious after trying to stop a man beating his wife in the street. "A few nights ago, Matthew walked from ...
 
 

1 July, 2010 - TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB’s video for ‘Come Back Home’ – confusing?

“COME BACK HOME” RELEASED 12TH JULY ON KITSUNE / CO-OP Two Door Cinema Club release the next single from their debut LP 'Tourist History' on the 12th July via Kitsune/Co-Op - the video for which you can see above and on their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/twodoorcinemaclub The single will be available in the ...
 
 

28 June, 2010 - Futures sign to Mercury Records

2010 is rapidly turning into the year of Futures. Both the release of their debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and debut mini album “The Holiday” were a critically and commercially acclaimed success - leading to their recent headline show at The Borderline in London selling out in just ...
 
 

28 June, 2010 - Hayley Williams joins Deftones onstage

Yesterday Hayley Williams joined Chino Moreno during Deftones performance of Passengers at the Rock@Field Festival
 
 

23 June, 2010 - new Sonisphere Festival announcements!!!

SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH boasts exclusive headline appearances from IRON MAIDEN and RAMMSTEIN, plus Friday night headliner ALICE COOPER, IGGY & THE STOOGES, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, PENDULUM and more - with over 140 bands set to play - many of whom you will only see at KNEBWORTH this summer. With a wealth ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - new 36 Crazyfists album out in July

36 CRAZYFISTS is pleased to announce the July 27th release of their upcoming Ferret Music effort, Collisions and Castaways. Hunger for a new record has been building in the hearts of fans since 2008’s The Tide and Its Takers. To accent this exciting news, 36 CRAZYFISTS is offering a pre-order ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - The Parlotone to play “3D” show

The “3D world Created by Sony” on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, will host South African Supergroup, The Parlotones Live in concert in 3D for the first time on 1st July made possible by Sony Entertainment Television. The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Madball to release ‘Empire’ this fall

New York City hardcore legends MADBALL are set to release their GOOD FIGHT MUSIC debut this fall, appropriately entitled Empire. The record is tentatively set for release in late September or early October of 2010. “Empire will play off of the name,” points vocalist Freddy Cricien. “MADBALL has come a ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - The James Cleaver Quintet – New Single & Tour

South coast Punks, The JCQ, have announced details of a brand new single – ‘Chicken Shit (for the soul) – that will be released digitally on August 9th. The follow-up to their stunning EP ’10 Stages of a Make Up’, that was released earlier this year, is a first taste ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Zola Jesus single ‘Night’ out now plus free download!

‘Night’ is Zola Jesus’ first ever UK single, taken from the forthcoming LP ‘Stridulum II’. Described by Pitchfork as a “gorgeously creepy track” it is available for free download here: http://soundcloud.com/workit/1-night 1 Night by WorkItMedia ‘Stridulum II’ will include all of the tracks featured on Zola Jesus’ ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Dillinger Escape Plan set to destroy the UK this OCT/NOV

Having just played a totally mind blowing set at this year’s Download festival, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN (Ben Weinman – guitar, Greg Puciato - vocals, Liam Wilson - bass, Jeff Tuttle – guitar and Billy Rymer – drums) have confirmed their first UK tour in years for October/ November 2010. the ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Kate Nash announces details of October tour

As the multitude of quotes about her new album suggest, Kate Nash has burst back onto the UK music scene with her second album ‘My Best Friend Is You’ bigger and bolder than ever. Since its worldwide release at the end of April Kate has circumnavigated the world and along ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Frightened Rabbit announce winter UK tour

Frightened Rabbit have scheduled a string of winter UK dates to take place in November and December later this year. Frightened Rabbit will play the following UK dates: November 2010 20th - Anson Rooms, Bristol 21st - Academy 2, Manchester 22nd - Northumbria University Stage 2, Newcastle 24th - Sugarmill, Stoke 25th - Rescue ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - Locnville release ‘Sun In My Pocket’

Locnville are 20 year old twin brothers Andrew and Brian Chaplin. Born in New York and raised in South Africa, their contagious and hypnotic debut single- Sun in My Pocket- is released on August 15th on Epic Records. Produced and written by the boys themselves, the track looks set to ...
 
 

23 June, 2010 - new 30 Seconds To Mars Video

Check out the new 30 Seconds To Mars Video here and make sure to check them live to get your fix of the experience. Fast on their way to becoming one of the world’s biggest bands, Thirty Seconds To Mars’ status in the UK has already been proven with shows this ...
 
 

17 June, 2010 - Tegan and Sara play biggest UK show and release new single

Tegan and Sara play biggest UK show to date at London’s Roundhouse on June 24th; new single ‘Alligator’ to be released on June 21st   Glastonbury also confirmed   "Grown-up is a good look for the sisters, who write about romantic obsession much more compellingly than the majority of their peers. Tegan and Sara's ...
 
 

16 June, 2010 - Arno Carstens announces show at The Borderline

Mean Fiddler presents Arno Carstens for one day only at The Borderline on Friday, 9 July 2010. arnocarstens.com | ticketweb.co.uk
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Hog Hoggidy Hog release Sherry Anne video

South African heros Hog Hoggidy Hog have just released the video for the much anticipated single 'Sherry Anne'. The album Method To Madness is available and the Hogs should be touring our part of the world hopefully soon. The name Hog Hoggidy Hog has been etched deep into the pit-wounds ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - The Parlotones play to over 1 billion viewers at World Cup Concert

As the planet turns its gaze to South Africa and the World Cup finally gets under way, Africa’s biggest rock band The Parlotones took to the stage in Johannesburg last night for a seminal performance that was shown on BBC2 and watched by a global TV audience of 1 billion. ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Black Mountain tour dates and album news

Black Mountain have announced details of the release of their much-anticipated third album, Wilderness Heart. The 10-track long-player will be released through Jagjaguwar Records on Monday 13th September 2010. The full tracklisting of the album is as follows: 1. The Hair Song 2. Old Fangs 3. Radiant Hearts 4. Rollercoaster 5. Let Spirits ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Pontiak to release new album ‘Living’

Thrill Jockey are pleased to present the new full length album from Pontiak called Living, which will be released in September here in the UK following limited edition, vinyl only album Sea Voids which was released earlier this year to coincide with their tour with White Hills. Van, Lain, and Jennings ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Ozzfest is set to hit the UK

The legendary touring behemoth that is OZZFEST is set to hit the UK with a one-off date at London’s O2 arena on September 18th 2010. OZZY OSBOURNE will be accompanied on the main stage by KORN, MURDERDOLLS and SKINDRED, plus a special guest TBC, with more acts still to be ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Sage Francis release new video

Sage Francis has released the breath taking video for his latest single ‘The Best Of Times’ (available for free download here. You can watch the video here Sage will also be coming over to the UK twice this year. First, he’s playing a one-off show at CAMP, London with ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - The Young Veins video for ‘change’

The UK release of The Young Veins’ debut album is fast-approaching and the band have unveiled a video of them playing the super-catchy and summery ‘Change’ live in Atlanta. Check it out below On The Young Veins’ debut album, Take a Vacation!, you will hear an outfit with both intellect and ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Metallica release deluxe edition of Load

Following the hugely successful deluxe edition vinyl re-issues of the first three Metallica albums in early 2008 and “...And Justice For All” and “Metallica” in 2009, Universal are set to release the bands sixth album, “Load”, in July 2009. Metallica are quite simply one of the most influential bands of all ...
 
 

15 June, 2010 - Brother Ali UK dates and FREE download

FREE DOWNLOAD – “DON’T LOOK AT ME, LOOK AROUND”: http://tinyurl.com/brotheralimp3, be sure to catch him live on the following dates: UK DATES: 26th June - Glastonbury Festival 08th July - Dingwalls, London 09th July - The Cooler, Bristol 10th July - Freebutt, Brighton
 
 

10 June, 2010 - low key Enter Shikari dates announced

For no real reason other than the fun of it, Enter Shikari are filling some gaps in their already hectic schedule with a handful of more 'intimate' dates. Within three days of returning from the gruelling Warped Tour in the USA, the band headline the small (but perfectly formed) Redfest ...
 
 

10 June, 2010 - Korn boycott BP

Motivated by the BP disaster in the US and its devastating effects, KORN have taken a stand by launching a boycott against using the company’s petrol while on tour this summer. The band has formally announced that it will not be fuelling any of its tour vehicles with BP ...
 
 

10 June, 2010 - Sounds Of Guns teaser video and UK dates

Sounds Of Guns are releasing new sing “Architects” on June 21st with the album “What Came From Fire” following on June 28th and to celebrate we have a little visual taster of what's to come from them, and be sure to catch one of their upcoming shows. TOUR DATES: June 17 - ...
 
 

10 June, 2010 - The Young Veins FREE download

Change by The Young Veins by divisionpromotions On The Young Veins’ debut album, Take a Vacation!, you will hear an outfit with both intellect and ambition – a band that knows exactly who they are and where they are going. As 23 year old ...
 
 

8 June, 2010 - Unearth moved up to main stage at Download Festival

This Friday, June 11 at 3 pm UNEARTH will hit the Main Stage at the legendary Download Festival on the Castle Donington grounds alongside AC/DC and Them Crooked Vultures. "We get to share the same stage as one of our collective all time favourite bands AC/DC as well as rock ...
 
 

8 June, 2010 - Mother Mother release video for ‘O My Heart’

Vancouver Canada quintet Mother Mother see the long awaited UK release of their album ‘O My Heart’ on May 31st. ‘O My Heart’ is Mother Mother's second album on Last Gang Records (Metric, DFA 1979, The New Pornographers, Crystal Castles) and since its North American release has achieved great milestones ...
 
 

4 June, 2010 - Starseed confirmed for Download festival and Senser tour

Ian Camfield of XFM nailed it when he said that Starseed are hotly tipped for 2010. It's only June, and Starseed have been invited to play at Download Festival 2010 and have also been asked to support UK rock stalwarts, Senser on their upcoming O2 Academy Tour."This year has started ...
 
 

3 June, 2010 - Casey Jones to join Evergreen Terrace for European dates

EVERGREEN TERRACE will be joined by Casey Jones drummer CALEB JAMES on their upcoming European dates. Josh James comments: "Caleb James from Casey Jones is back behind the drums playing with Evergreen Terrace! A lot of you saw Caleb on stage with us on tour in the states and in Europe last ...
 
 

3 June, 2010 - Interpol UK Tour 2010

INTERPOL UK TOUR 2010 Interpol return to the UK later this year for a series of eagerly awaited November and December shows. Tickets are on sale from 9am 4th June, priced £25 adv for London, £22.50 adv elsewhere. Wednesday 24 November Nottingham Rock City 08713 100 000 | www.gigsinscotland.com Thursday 25 November Newcastle O2 ...
 
 

2 June, 2010 - Win tickets to watch the new RUSH movie on the big screen!!!

7th of June sees a one day only cinema screening of the new Rush film ‘Beyond The Lighted Stage’ in cinemas across the UK and we have a pair of ticket to give away to a lucky reader. All you have to do to win is to check out ...
 
 

2 June, 2010 - Listen to the new Twilight soundtrack here

Summit Entertainment, Chop Shop Records and Atlantic Records have announced the tracklisting for “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”, the musical companion to the third installment in Summit’s film franchise. The album will be released on June 7, the film; ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’, opens nationwide ...
 
 

2 June, 2010 - Francesqa unveil new video

Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMc5Znbqhb4&fmt=22Despite having only formed a year ago, Berkshire based quintet Francesqa have wasted little time in carving out a name for themselves. Having played “everywhere and anywhere people would have them”, the band has already notched up shows alongside the likes of The Automatic, Canterbury, Futures and ...
 
 

24 May, 2010 - New Hot Hot Heat album and video.

Hot Hot Heat’s fifth album “Future Breeds “ is out in a couple of weeks – on June 7th on Dine Alone Records and it’s their most forward thinking album yet. The first single “21 @12” is due on 31st of May and you can watch the ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - The Plight add tour dates

Leeds punk rock and rollers THE PLIGHT return with new members, hitting the road 30th June – 24th July 2010 with an extensive UK tour. Since forming in 2004, the band have been touring almost constantly all over the UK and beyond, sharing stages with Cancer Bats, Converge and more, ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - Sonisphere add more to an already amazing line-up!

SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH boasts exclusive headline appearances from IRON MAIDEN and RAMMSTEIN, plus a host of incredible talent such as IGGY & THE STOOGES, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, ALICE COOPER, PENDULUM and more - many of whom you will only see at KNEBWORTH this summer. Now, SONISPHERE has announced a further 18 ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - new Mumford And Sons video

Mumford & Sons have unveiled their video for brand new single 'Roll Away Your Stone', which is released on 7th June through Gentleman Of The Road/ Island Records. Mumford & Sons Live: 25th June - Glastonbury Festival (John Peel stage) 2nd July - Eden Project, Cornwall (with Doves) 3rd July - Hop ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - Avenged Sevenfold release new single ‘Nightmare’

Avenged Sevenfold's new single 'Nightmare' was released yesterday and went straight to the top of the iTunes UK Rock Chart. If the single continues to sell strongly in the next two days, Avenged Sevenfold will be the first traditional metal band to hit the UK Top 40 singles chart since ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - Mogwai ‘Burning’ party at The Scala

There will be a special one-off screening of the awe inspiring film ‘Burning’ at The Scala on Thursday 3rd June along with a special live DJ set with various Mogwai band members. The film by Vincent Moon and Nataniel La Souanec comprises footage shot over three nights at sold-out shows ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - Noisia & KRS-One video

Fresh from releasing their debut album Split The Atom, Noisia are back with a video set to make eyes stretch and jaws drop, thanks to the incredible work of Alexander Lehmann. Let’s take it back to the beginning – Noisia and fellow producer Mayhem recorded a track three years ago called ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - a film for all you RUSH fans

The acclaimed documentary Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage is being brought to cinemas in the UK by Arts Alliance Media, in association with Classic Rock magazine, Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, and Banger Films. A feature film rockumentary about the “world’s biggest cult band”, Canada’s RUSH, it ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - The Gaslight Anthem release new single and more!!!

New Jersey’s finest – The Gaslight Anthem, release their highly anticipated new album ‘American Slang’ on June 14th. Produced by Ted Hutt (who produced the band's acclaimed last release ‘The ’59 Sound’), ‘American Slang’ heralds a dramatic leap forward for The Gaslight Anthem. Tracks such as “Bring It On,” ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - Oval to release new EP

Markus Popp's first "Oval" release after almost a decade of silence is a spectacular departure from the deconstructivist electronica that made him a laptop legend. Instead, and totally out of nowhere, this 15-track EP establishes Popp as an accomplished musician, who is delivering a glimpse of his very own exciting ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - DANANANANAYKROYD to play 3 low key shows!

Glasgow-based posi-core proto-rock six-piece DANANANANAYKROYD return to live ears next week with three super low-key shows around the UK. Having spent the past six months holed up in Scotland writing songs for their as yet unnamed second album, the band hit London, Cardiff and Manchester to play the material, before performing ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - N*E*R*D announce June UK tour dates

Nearly two years since the release of their last album ‘Seeing Sounds’, N*E*R*D are back with two UK live dates this summer. Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shae Haley will be playing shows in London and Manchester in June. You already know the story of the Neptunes. World-famous producers and ...
 
 

20 May, 2010 - World Cup Carnival news

The sun is almost shining, and by tomorrow there’ll be that distinct smell of BBQ’s in the air and the buzz of excitement in anticipation of the world’s most popular and unifying competition is creeping in. It’s only 3 weeks till kick-off so it’s time to get planning where you’ll ...
 
 

18 May, 2010 - Imperial Never Say Die! Tour 2010 announced

IMPERIAL NEVER SAY DIE! TOUR 2010 Featuring: Parkway Drive, Comeback Kid, Bleeding Through, Emmure, Your Demise, War from a Harlots Mouth, We came as Romans London 18th May 2010 - The annual Never Say Die! tour from Avocado Booking has grown into a concert-going institution. Consistently featuring genre-leaders in the metal, ...
 
 

14 May, 2010 - Against me! video, news and UK tour dates

AGAINST ME! NEW ALBUM — WHITE CROSSES — OUT ON SIRE RECORDS ON JUNE 8th 2010 NEW DIGITAL EP, I WAS A TEENAGE ANARCHIST, AVAILABLE ON ITUNES ON 24th May
BAND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES Brightcove link to video: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid41695735001?bctid=84662925001 Florida punk band Against Me! have announced the track-listing and release date for their upcoming ...
 
 

14 May, 2010 - The Dead Weather announce European dates

THE DEAD WEATHER ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN DATES LATE JUNE/EARLY JULY In support of their new release SEA OF COWARDS, RELEASED MAY 10TH ON THIRD MAN/WARNER MUSIC THE DEAD WEATHER, the Nashville-based 4-piece amalgamation of Alison Mosshart (vocals/guitar), Jack White (vocals/drums), Jack Lawrence (bass/drums) and Dean Fertita (guitar/organ) have announced they are ...
 
 

14 May, 2010 - awesome free album from 1000 Hertz to get your weekend started with a bang!

One of the UK's finest punk bands, 1000 Hertz are giving away their latest full length ...Are Burning Maps away totally free on their Myspace http://www.myspace.com/onethousandhertz This album is brilliant, we gave it one hell of a review http://clinkmusicmagazine.com/2010/04/05/1000-hertz-album-review/ Don't just take our word for it. Get it and find out for ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - The Amity Affliction FREE download

The Amity Affliction are giving away a track from the stunning album YOUNGBLOODS. Recorded in New York with legendary producer Machine (Every Time I Die, Lamb Of God) throughout April, I Hate Hartley is the lead track is an urgent and ferocious song with their trademark hooks. It ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - Jaguar Love remix competition

JAGUAR LOVE ‘Polaroids and Red Wine’ Remix Competition http://www.tracksandfields.com/requests.php?request_id=147 Contest Rules: 1. You can either download stems and remix using your own software or work online with the Tracks & Fields sequencer....the choice is yours! And don't forget you can form discussion groups with your fellow remixers to share inspiration, tech talk or ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - your chance to remix The Get Up Kids new track!!!!!!!

The Get Up Kids are giving you the chance to re-mix their brand new track, Keith Case, from their forthcoming EP ‘Simple Science’. The winning remix will be featured on the Get Up Kids Myspace-Player and webpage and will be considered for release. A must for any TGUK fan! All you need ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - A-Ha announce special London show for October

Multi-million selling Norwegian trio A-Ha have announced that they will mark the 25th Anniversary of their groundbreaking and breakthrough, debut album ‘Hunting High And Low’ when they perform the album in full for the very first time at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 8 October 2010. Tickets for this ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - Thin Lizzy anounce UK tour for 2011

Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as “Jailbreak”, “The Boys Are ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - Annie Mac Presents 1st birthday at KoKo

It’s Annie Mac Presents 1st birthday at KOKO and Annie has some very special birthday treats planned for the lucky 1500 party-goers. She’s called in her friend and DJ icon to a generation Erol Alkan to put the icing on the cake, celebrating a year of partying that has set the ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - Pledge Music partners with Atlantic Records and Natty Campaign

Pledge Music the groundbreaking new direct to fan platform, which launched in 2009 has entered into a unique partnership with chart-topping artist Natty and the legendary Atlantic Records, to record and promote a new EP. Whilst working on his second album, Natty has teamed up with Pledge Music to record a ...
 
 

12 May, 2010 - Slash UK dates

In what will be his first true solo album, rock icon Slash’s album, “Slash”, will be released in the UK on the 10th May 2010 through Roadrunner Records. The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles ...
 
 

11 May, 2010 - New White Rabbits single for They Done Wrong We Done Wrong and UK tour

WHITE RABBITS ‘They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong’ - Out 24th May New Single From Acclaimed Album ‘It’s Frightening’ “Beguiling, coherent and memorable” MOJO “A winning balance of art-indie and pop energy” Q “Deserves attention from start to finish” The Fly “They’ve pulled a great album out of the hat” The ...
 
 

10 May, 2010 - Scissor Sisters announce UK Tour around New Album

SCISSOR SISTERS UK tour announced around new album Scissor Sisters are set to play their first live shows in the UK for three years when they play a five date UK tour in June. The live dates coincide with the release of their brand new album ‘Nightwork’ which is released ...
 
 

10 May, 2010 - Limp Bizkit reunite for summer tour and new album

Considered one of the biggest rock bands of all time, Limp Bizkit, announced today they will blaze a trail across the U.S. this summer in their first major concert tour in more than nine years. The band’s original powerhouse line-up of Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto, ...
 
 

10 May, 2010 - some bands to check out at Great Escape 2010

Thursday The Hope 8.00 – 8.30 Tweak Bird http://www.myspace.com/tweakbird 10.00 – 10.30 Chickenhawk http://www.myspace.com/chickenhawk 11.00 – 11.45 Jaguar Love http://www.myspace.com/jaguarloveband Concorde 2 9.15 – 9.45 Pulled Apart By Horses @ http://www.myspace.com/pulledapartbyhorses Friday Life 2.00 – 2.30 Let’s Go To War http://www.myspace.com/letsgotowarmusic Hector’s House 8.00 – 8.30 Let’s Go To War http://www.myspace.com/letsgotowarmusic Corn Exchange 9.30 – 10 Sound ...
 
 

10 May, 2010 - Paper Tongues selected as MTV push artist of the week

Brand new, and much buzzed about rockers, Paper Tongues have been selected as this week’s coveted PUSH artist of the week. MTV handpicks an artist a week and uses its massive on-air and online reach to bring that artist to the MTV audience through live performances, music videos, interviews and ...
 
 

7 May, 2010 - IWRESTLEDABEARONCE tour dates

Shreveport’s most favourite chaos breed IWRESTLEDABEARONCE is once more out on the road to smash your brains with their brand of heavy madness. The quintet is now about half way through their very extensive and successful European tour with The Chariot and the guys and one hell of a gal ...
 
 

7 May, 2010 - Cancer Bats – Dead Wrong video

Check out the new Cancer Bats video for Dead Wrong at http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/05/06/exclusive-premiere-of-the-new-cancer-bats-video-dead-wrong/ The Cancer Bats are also about to head out on the road in the USA with Every Time I Die on May 11. That is certainly a show not to miss!
 
 

6 May, 2010 - Gaslight Anthem studio video and news

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM IN THE STUDIO (Brian) http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=104593094 EMBED – The Gaslight Anthem-The Making of American Slang (PT.1)The Gaslight Anthem | MySpace Music Videos www.american-slang.com New Jersey’s finest – The Gaslight Anthem, release their highly anticipated new album ‘American Slang’ on June 14th. Produced by Ted Hutt (who produced the band's acclaimed last release ...
 
 

5 May, 2010 - FOZZY announce only Meet & Greet on tour at London matinee show

FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar CHRIS JERICHO and Stuck Mojo mastermind RICH WARD have announced a one-off special Meet And Greet in London on May 15, 2010. FOZZY, who also feature SEAN DELSON and FRANK FONTSERE, will meet fans right after the bands MATINEE performance at The Garage, Highbury ...
 
 

5 May, 2010 - Juliette Lewis announces new intimate UK dates

Photo by Marcus Maschwitz Juliette is heading over to Europe throughout June to play loads of festivals. Her one UK festival this year will be the Isle of Wight Festival. She has just added two other shows at intimate venues. Dates are: Fri June 11th - Isle ...
 
 

5 May, 2010 - Dinosaur Jr start UK tour this Saturday

Dinosaur Jr start their UK tour this Saturday with a show at Oxford Academy May 2010: Saturday 8th 02 Academy Oxford Sunday 9th 02 Academy Liverpool Monday 10th Black Box, Galway, IRE Tuesday 11th ...
 
 

5 May, 2010 - Twitter Shuts Down Buckcherry’s Free Song Download

Twitter has temporarily shut down the Buckcherry free single give-away because it overloaded the request queue. Buckcherry started the free song giveaway of their new single “All Night Long” yesterday as a media blitz on Twitter and Facebook. Fans can receive the new single by reposting or re-tweeting the download link. ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - Young Guns give taste of debut album with new video

Local heroes Young Guns have blown expectations once again and delivered one of the most intense video's for the latest single Sons Of Apathy. Don't forget to check them out while on tour around the UK now. Young Guns live dates, In addition to the previously announced dates, the band ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - fancy making the new The 69 Eyes music video. If so read this!

HELSINKI Vampires THE 69 EYES have posted the following message inviting fans to make their nest video: Our new single from “Back In Blood” in Europe will be “Kiss Me Undead” that Nuclear Blast will deliver for radio stations and all the other media in this month. The song has ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - Heaven & Hell cancel planned summer performances

Metal Legends Heaven & Hell have announced the cancellation of all planned appearances this summer in the UK and Europe, including their headline set at BLOODSTOCK’s 10th anniversary festival as well as appearances at SONISPHERE in Switzerland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The band have issued the following statement: ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - Funeral For A Friend new EP & amazing fan offers

London, May 4th 2010 -Pledge Music the direct to fan platform which launched in 2009 has partnered with Funeral for a Friend to offer followers of the acclaimed Welsh rock band the chance to be part of the release of a brand new EP alongside a range of amazing fan ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - student discounts on Rockness tickets and transport here!

When a student enters 'EUCHZA' onto ticketmaster.co.uk they qualifiy for a cheaper ticket @ £139 and free transport from the following locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling and Inverness The discount is exclusive to university, college and high school students: ID is required to get on the bus and enter the festival and ...
 
 

4 May, 2010 - Mumford & Sons announce new single and UK festival performances

Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce details of their new single and British festival performances for the Summer. The platinum selling folk-rock band will release 'Roll Away Your Stone' on the 7th June through Gentleman Of The Road/Island Records. It will be backed with a live recording of White Blank ...
 
 

3 May, 2010 - Switchfoot to release new album

Switchfoot are set to release ‘Hello Hurricane’ on May 3 through Atlantic Records. Recorded with producer/bassist Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Rilo Kiley, Eminem, and Pink), ‘Hello Hurricane’ is Switchfoot’s seventh full-length album and their first on Atlantic Records. Released late last year in the US the album debuted ...
 
 

30 April, 2010 - 65 Days Of Static set off on a 15 date UK tour next week

Audacious, disregarding of former glories, We Were Exploding Anyway is 65days anew. This is lean, sleek, polished. Arrangements are taut, economical, with not a beat wasted. It’s peaks upon peaks ‘til all that’s left is a drop so massive that to dive is to confront certain destruction. But to step off ...
 
 

30 April, 2010 - Exclusive Live Performance of The Dead Weather’s Sea Of Cowards Live on MySpace Music

Exclusive Live Performance of The Dead Weather’s Sea Of Cowards Live on MySpace Music; 24 Hour Vinyl Playback Announced The Dead Weather, in conjunction with MySpace Music are providing music fans with the next level of exclusive album access. Beginning on Monday, May 3rd the premiere music site will ...
 
 

28 April, 2010 - Biffy Clyro new tour and biggest headline show

Autumn tour includes biggest ever headline show at Wembley Arena   "Springs the band instantly level with the greatest rock acts in the world." – NME   "There are those talking of this record as an ascent to the mainstream. It would be a rare and welcome thing indeed if a band with the ...
 
 

27 April, 2010 - Forever The Sickest Kids new video

Forever The Sickest Kids have released their video for their energy-packed track ‘She Likes (Bittersweet)’. The video sees the band competing against each other in a mini golf tournament, really fun and worth checking out if you get a chance. The track was taken from the first of their three ...
 
 

27 April, 2010 - new This Is Hell album this summer

Having laid waste to the UK in March 2010, THIS IS HELL return with their epic third album ‘Weight Of The World’ set for release 14th June 2010 through Rise Records. The level of respect a hardcore band receives from their fans is directly proportional to the length and significance ...
 
 

25 April, 2010 - 4AM New Video for Sirens Single

The guys from 4AM have just released the music video for their current single Sirens and we love it.
 
 

23 April, 2010 - Competition: Win yourself two Disturbia t-shirts!

The lovely people at Disturbia Clothing are giving Clink readers the chance to win any two t-shirts from their website. All you have to do is become a Fan of Clink on Facebook and tell us why you deserve the t-shirts more than anyone else, leave your reason in the comment ...
 
 

23 April, 2010 - Band of Horses have made an exclusive-to-the-UK video

Band of Horses have made an exclusive-to-the-UK video available of one of the stand-out tracks from their forthcoming new album 'Infinite Arms'. 'Evening Kitchen' was filmed outside at the BBC prior to their performance on 'Later Live... with Jools Holland' this week and is available to view from the BBC's ...
 
 

23 April, 2010 - The Hold Steady announce tour dates including the UK

The Hold Steady have announced their 2010 tour schedule. Manchester is already sold out so if you want to go, book now! http://theholdsteady.net/shows/
 
 

21 April, 2010 - Devil Sold His Soul set to release new album & more

DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL set to release new album ‘Blessed and Cursed’ July 12th on Century Media * First single/download around June live shows TBA/May and June live dates on sale now * * Playing Slam Dunk Festival, Ghostfest and Hevy Festival * - New album ‘Blessed and Cursed’ out on ...
 
 

21 April, 2010 - Trash Talk have added an extra show to their tour

This statement from the band has just been released "Since the volcano fucked over our flights we added another show this week in London at The Old Blue Last! Come out and hang one more time before we leave this place. Tickets are on sale now! Get one now as this ...
 
 

21 April, 2010 - Sunny Day Real Estate forced to postpone debut UK show

SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE have been forced to postpone their highly anticipated debut UK show which was due to take place on 22nd April at London’s Forum. The show has been re-scheduled for 31st May. All tickets purchased for the original show are transferable and remain valid. Tickets for the ...
 
 

20 April, 2010 - RIP Guru

RIP Guru. One of Hip Hops finest lyricists and rappers. The genre will never be the same. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11074
 
 

20 April, 2010 - Mt Desolation (Keane members side project) announce début London show

Mt Desolation - the brand new side-project of Keane's Tim Rice-Oxley and Keane's live bassist Jesse Quin - have announced details of their debut London show. Mt Desolation will play The Luminaire on the 4th June. Formed out of a shared love for all things country-rock, Mt Desolation release their ...
 
 

20 April, 2010 - Gaslight Anthem UK tour dates

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM www.myspace.com/thegaslightanthem (album out 14th June) June 22 - Birmingham (UK) Academy 1 (headline show) June 23 - Glasgow (UK) ABC (headline show) June 24 - Manchester ...
 
 

20 April, 2010 - RECOIL – A STRANGE HOUR WITH ALAN WILDER & PAUL KENDALL

RECOIL - A STRANGE HOUR WITH ALAN WILDER & PAUL KENDALL 25 APRIL 2010 – 02 ACADEMY ISLINGTON SELECTED - OUT NOW Recoil has a rare UK performance at the 02 Academy Islington on Sunday 25 April. Billed as A Strange Hour with Alan Wilder & Paul Kendall, the London ...
 
 

20 April, 2010 - Bullet For My Valentine secret London show

Word on the street is that Bullet for my Valentine are playing a Myspace Secret Show on April 26th, day of 'Fever' release, venue in London TBA. We will keep you posted with any more news.
 
 

20 April, 2010 - new Cancer Bats single & more UK dates

Fresh off the back of a small run of hugely successful UK shows last week, including a sold-out shows at the London Garage, Old Blue Last and Fighting Cocks; Cancer Bats are pleased to announce the release of their new single, ‘Dead Wrong’. Taken from the brand new album ‘Bears, ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - Fun. watch “all the pretty girls” music video here

 
 

19 April, 2010 - Karma To Burn won’t be stopped by a volcano

KARMA TO BURN UK tour kicks off tonight KARMA TO BURN were unaffected by ongoing Volcano and airspace problems and are in the UK where they kick off a nine date run starting tonight, April 19, 2010 in Newcastle. KARMA TO BURN + Year Long Disaster April 2010 19th (UK) ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - Tall Ships & Men free tour

Following on from our brilliantly successful free tour in January with Talons and Shoes And Socks Off, we're bringing you a second jaunt this summer, featuring two more of our up and coming crop... Tall Ships and Men! Tall Ships recent self-titled debut EP sold out on pre-order alone and received ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - Grown Ups announce first UK tour

Following on nicely from above, Grown Ups have announced their first UK tour dates. Hitting our shores in May, the band will be supported by Into It. Over It and a cast of awesome locals. Their debut album, 'More Sogs' (released May 17th) will be available to buy at all ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - Walter Schreifels pre-order

Walter's debut solo album, 'An Open Letter To The Scene', is now available to pre-order via our new webstore at www.bsmrocks.com/shop. Available on CD and limited edition (just 100 copies!) transparent green vinyl in gatefold sleeve, the record can be ordered with an exclusive t-shirt right now, ahead of its ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - join us on Facebook people!

Come find us on Facebook! We have our Official Fan Page up and running just click here to join http://www.facebook.com/clinkmusicmagazine] It's a great way to interact with all the staff at Clink as well as the other readers. It is also ideal for staying on top of all our news, articles ...
 
 

19 April, 2010 - free Johnny Flynn & Mumford and Sons downloads

Johnny Flynn has marked the announcement of his return with the release of an exclusive free track from his forthcoming new album. 'Kentucky Pill' is available now as a free Mp3 (Soundcloud link below) and is the first track to be taken from 'Been Listening', which is released on the ...
 
 

17 April, 2010 - Happy Record Store Day

Happy Record Store Day. Go show your support for your local independent record shop and let us know what you got by posting a comment at the bottom of the page. Here is a full list of exclusives being released for today. Label ARTIST Piece Tracks/notes Format Quantity Sire Against Me! 2 song 7" single I Was A Teenage Anarchist (acoustic) 7" ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - Minus The Bear forth coming album & more

Seattle-based quintet Minus the Bear is thrilled for the upcoming release of their new album, OMNI, out May 4th on Dangerbird Records. To get fans excited for this highly anticipated album, KCRW will stream OMNI in entirety beginning April 19th. Fans can listen on the "Album Preview" page on www.kcrw.com/music/programs/ap. ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - REFUSED’S “THE SHAPE OF PUNK TO COME” TO BE RELEASED AS A DELUXE EDITION

REFUSED’S “THE SHAPE OF PUNK TO COME” TO BE RELEASED AS A DELUXE EDITION Epitaph Records has announced plans to release a Deluxe Edition of one of the most influential hardcore albums of all time, The Shape of Punk to Come, from groundbreaking Swedish band Refused on June 7. The ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - Hot Water Music and Lower Than Atlantis gig

Very exciting news! HOT WATER MUSIC + LOWER THAN ATLANTIS + Solutions Wednesday 23rd June @ The legendary Tjs Newport Doors 7:00pm | Tickets £12.50adv 14+ show Adv tickets - seetickets.com / wegottickets.com www.tjsnewport.com
 
 

16 April, 2010 - Your Demise gearing up for new album

Your Demise are currently holed up in California writing their second album, the follow up to 2009’s breakthrough album ‘Ignorance Never Dies’ – “It will still 100% be a Your Demise record” notes guitarist Stu Paice, “The sound is inevitably going to change and adapt because of what the band ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - Hanson news

HANSON DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR "THINKING 'BOUT SOMETHIN'" Featuring 'Weird Al' Yankovic EXCLUSIVELY ON MYSPACE MUSIC TODAY NEW ALBUM, SHOUT IT OUT, IN STORES AND ONLINE JUNE 8 NEW SINGLE "THINKING 'BOUT SOMETHIN'" ON ITUNES APRIL 27 HANSON is proud to announce the premiere of their new music video for the song ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - Gallows to headline Bizarre Ball

GALLOWS CONFIRMED AS HEADLINERS THE HORRORS TO CLOSE MAIN STAGE WITH DJ SET JODIE HARSH TO HOST DANCE LOUNGE THE CLOWNS OPEN TO KICK OFF THE LIVE MUSIC The biggest and most important event on the alternative club calendar, the 2010 BIZARRE BALL – a crazed cabaret of music, performance and freak show frippery ...
 
 

16 April, 2010 - RIP Peter Steele

Rumours of the death of Type O Negative singer Peter Steele have been confirmed although the cause of death is yet unknown - rumours suggest heart failure. Peter Steele was born Petrus T Ratajczyk on January 4, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
 
 

15 April, 2010 - Jaguar Love – new album info & UK tour dates

JAGUAR LOVE UK Live dates in May ‘Hologram Jams’ - New album to be released 26th April (Fat Possum Records) www.wearejaguarlove.com | www.twitter.com/jaguarloveband | www.myspace.com/jaguarloveband ‘Up All Night’ MUSIC VIDEO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJlv6ch9zo Blood Brothers may have betrayed their blood oath by breaking up, but the spirit of ...
 
 

15 April, 2010 - Dir en grey CD/DVD combo to be released

On January 9th and 10th, 2010, Dir en grey took flight into the Nippon Budokan and played to thousands of fans from all over the world. Capturing every angle from this sold out, two day event, “UROBOROS…”, which will be released May 24th, lets us into the kaleidoscopic world of ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - Babyshambles deny split and confirm headline appearance at the NME Weekender

Following reports last week in the National press Babyshambles management have confirmed that the band are definitely still very much together and will be headlining the NMEs new Weekender as also announced last week.. Reports that Babyshambles are no more are categorically untrue according to an interview given by the ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - Slash debuts at number 1

Slash, the iconic musician consistently referenced as one of the best living guitarists, has landed on the top of the charts with his first true solo album, SLASH. After huge performances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Lopez Tonight,” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - Bring Me The Horizon UK tour dates announced

One of the UK’s most exciting live bands BRING ME THE HORIZON have announced UK tourdates for September and October 2010. The dates will be in support of their eagerly anticipated as yet untitled new studio album, currently being recorded in Sweden with legendary metal producer Frederik Nordstrom. Support comes ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - more bands announced for Bloodstock

More bands have been announced for Bloodstock Open Air festival. Its looking like another great festival http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/news/archives/283-EVILE-AND-BONDED-BY-BLOOD-FOR-MAIN-STAGE-THRASH.html
 
 

14 April, 2010 - new Band of Horses track unveiled

Following their stunning sold-out KOKO show on Monday night, Band of Horses have unveiled another teaser from their forthcoming new album ' Infinite Arms'. Album track 'Laredo' is now streaming over at their official site: www.bandofhorses.com ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - Bit of mid week fun! Four Year Strong – launch ‘FYS Yourself’

The clever gentlemen of Four Year Strong have launched their new FYS Yourself ‘widget’. Upload your photo – add some suitably strange bits and bobs and hey presto – you’ve been ‘FYS-icized’ Widget - http://www.fysyourself.com/ Share your picture on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&suggest¬e_id=430731008746&id=6198736817 Post your picture on the Clink Fan Page and give us all ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - free Trash Talk feat. Matt Caugthran track ‘Explode’

Track Give-away – ‘EXPLODE’ Sacramento punks, Trash Talk, are set to release their new album ‘Eyes & Nines’ on Hassle records on 17th May. They are giving away a track from the album titled ‘Explode’. The track features guest vocals from Matt Caughthran ...
 
 

14 April, 2010 - possible Plight tour

According to their Facebook page there shall be some Plight tour dates coming soon! After a member of the band leaving and the February tour being cancelled in the wake this comes as welcome news.
 
 

13 April, 2010 - Harrys Gym to release debut album

On the 3rd May prepare to have your sense awoken, with the UK release of Harrys Gym debut self-titled album. Recorded, produced and mixed the by the band themselves, in their own professional studio in an abandoned fitness centre (which shares the name of the band, Harrys Gym) along with ...
 
 

13 April, 2010 - Double Dagger UK tour

Baltimore trio Double Dagger kick off their UK tour in May. Using deceptively simple instrumentation (bass, drums, vocals), Double Dagger make a cacophonous wall of sound that has been occasionally described as 'very loud' or 'angry' pop. Part Fugazi, part No Age, part Shellac, their sound is aggressive, minimalist punk, ...
 
 

13 April, 2010 - free Big Scary Monster Records tour

Following on from the first free Big Scary Monsters Records tour in January, which saw Talons and Shoes And Socks Off wowing packed venues all over the UK, we're bringing you a second jaunt this summer, featuring two more of our exciting up and coming crop... Tall Ships and Men! Tall ...
 
 

13 April, 2010 - Young Guns set to unleash debut album

YOUNG GUNS unleash ‘Sons Of Apathy’ from their highly anticipated forthcoming debut album, ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’! Hotly tipped rockers YOUNG GUNS have served up the first taste of their highly anticipated forthcoming debut album, ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’, with ‘Sons Of Apathy’, the albums lead single and opening track. The track received ...
 
 

13 April, 2010 - Taking Back Sunday start work on new album with original line-up

TAKING BACK SUNDAY BEGIN WORK ON THEIR FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM Reformed Line Up From Band’s First Full Length Release Set To Return for a New Album, Touring April 12, 2010 – Burbank, CA – Warner Bros Records artists Taking Back Sunday have begun work on their fifth studio album. ...
 
 

13 April, 2010 - Young Rebel Set give away free track “Borders”

YOUNG REBEL SET GIVE AWAY FREE TRACK "BORDERS" NEW E.P. RELEASED MAY 2ND "Life-affirming graft rock" NME "A rousing patchwork of gritty urban folk" Word "Young Rebel Set are here to put the integrity back into an increasingly vapid musical landscape" The Fly "Infectious" Music Week After self-releasing two very limited edition singles ...
 
 

12 April, 2010 - The Dead Weather announce new album

The Dead Weather announce new album Sea Of Cowards to be released on Third Man /Warner Bros. Records on May 10th 2010; single ‘Die By The Drop’ out April 26th Brightcove link to new video for 'Die By The Drop' enclosed: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid13590588001?bctid=75201141001 The Dead Weather are back. The Nashville-based quartet ...
 
 

12 April, 2010 - Ganglians’ giving away their single Candy Girl & tour news

So Ganglians’ awesome single ‘Candy Girl’ is released today on Berlin-based label Souterrain Transmissions. Because they’re such a lovely bunch, they’re giving it away for free download! The track can be downloaded from soundcloud here - http://soundcloud.com/souterraintransmissions/ganglians-candy-girl Next month, the band see the UK release of their album ‘Monster Head Room’ ...
 
 

12 April, 2010 - free Sage Francis’ track from forthcoming album

We’re pleased to be able to offer you an mp3 from Sage Francis’ forthcoming album ‘Li(f)e’ which is out in the UK on May 10th. The track is called ‘Slow Man’ just click the link http://bit.ly/c8qDWK and get your free track now. Enjoy!
 
 

12 April, 2010 - get the new Lower Than Atlantis punk covers album today for free

All you have to do is go to this link http://www.heistmusic.com/lowerthanatlantis/ share the info on Facebook or Twitter, download the album and enjoy. Great way to get the week started! http://clinkmusicmagazine.com/2010/04/12/get-the-new-lower-than-atlantis-punk-covers-album-today/
 
 

11 April, 2010 - new Danzing album on the way

We are very excited to inform you that a new Danzing album is on its way. Dethred Sabath. We will keep you updated with an updates as they come. Fingers crossed for a tour.
 
 

9 April, 2010 - Get Up Kids announce extra UK dates

The Get Up Kids have announced extra UK dates surrounding their already sold-out London show at The Underworld on June 23rd. An extra date at the London Underworld has been added on June 24th. They will also be hitting up Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds. Full details for the shows ...
 
 

9 April, 2010 - Malefice announce UK tour

MALEFICE announce UK tour in May MALEFICE will tour the UK in May 2010 after returning from their debut US appearance at the New England Metal Hardcore Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts. The first eight dates are confirmed with more to follow. WARPATH will support on all dates Catch them at: MALEFICE + Warpath May ...
 
 

9 April, 2010 - Volbeat to support Metallica and AC/DC

DANISH ROCKERS CONFIRMED TO PLAY EUROPEAN DATES WITH METALLICA IN MAY 2010, PLUS TWO SHOWS WITH AC/DC IN JUNE. NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘BEYOND HEAVEN / ABOVE HELL’ SET FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 RELEASE VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS UK… VOLBEAT WILL be celebrating the completion of their brand new studio album with high-profile shows ...
 
 

9 April, 2010 - Malcolm McLaren has died

Sadly Malcolm McLaren has passed away aged 64. Famous for 'creating' the Sex Pistols, he was a true entrepreneur and entertainer. The musical landscape would be very different if it was not for his impact. As a punk fan I will always be thankful for his contribution to music. ian Clink ...
 
 

9 April, 2010 - Free Lower Than Atlantis ‘punk on the covers’ EP coming soon

According to Lower Than Atlantis' Facebook page they will be releasing a free covers EP on the 12th April, which is wonderfully entitled Punk On The Covers. It will be an online exclusive so keep checking their Myspace/Facebook. If you have not already picked up your copy of the bands ...