The Mars Volta have been added to the line-up for this year's Sonisphere festival. The event, which runs from July 8-10, will mark the band's only UK performance in 2011.  Read more 

Swedish death metal veterans Opeth have announced a Royal Albert Hall show next April as part of a global mini tour. As well as the hallowed London venue, the band will play shows in Stockholm, Essen, Paris, New York and Los Angeles to celebrate their 20th anniversary.  Read more 

You Me At Six and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan's Loaded have joined this year's Download festival line up. Other additions to the festival include Opeth, Meshuggah and Dir En Grey.  Read more