Trent Reznor has attacked Radiohead over the digital release of ‘In Rainbows’ calling them “insincere”. Despite the fact that NiN recently followed in Radiohead’s footsteps by releasing new album ‘Ghosts’ digitally Reznor says he still has a few problems with the Oxford quintets release. Read more >>
If a report in today’s Daily Star is to be believed, Arctic Monkeys are planning to release their third album this year. Alex Turner and co. are apparently busy at work in a London studio recording the follow-up to ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’ and are intent on making it a hattrick of albums in just three years. Read more >>
Muse have revealed that they may never release another album, instead opting to put out a series of songs every few months. The comments mean that ‘Black Holes & Revelations’ could be their swansong album as they look to new ways to distribute their music. Read more >>
Portishead have confirmed that they are releasing a very special USB stick version of their new album ‘Third.’ The limited-edition 1GB will feature the 11 album tracks as well as four films titled: 'Ade's House, Machine Gun', 'The Rip live @ Mr Wolfe's’, 'We Carry On' and ‘The Truly Spectacular Universal Conference Film.' Read more >>
Rumours are circulating that Ozzfest is set to cross the Atlantic and hit the UK this summer. According to Kerrang the heavy metal extravaganza will stop off at the O2 Arena in London on July 19. Read more >>
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page has donated an ultra-limited edition, iconic double-neck guitar to raise money for charity. The auction, Childline Rocks, takes place at London’s IndigO2 tonight (March 13), with the Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck EDS 1275 being one of the star lots on offer. Read more >>
Michael Stipe has paid tribute to Heath Ledger during R.E.M.’s set at this year’s SXSW in Austin Texas. The front man dedicated the track ‘Until The Day Is Done’ to the actor as they gave the audience a taste of their new album ‘Accelerate’. Read more >>
Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson has co-written a horror movie, which will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival later this spring. The singer wrote the script for the movie Chemical Wedding alongside its director Julian Doyle. Read more >>
The Enemy have been announced as the headline act for the return of the Proud Gallery in Camden. The venue shut down last September due to renovation work on the Stables Market in Camden but now reopens on April 3. Read more >>
Thom Yorke has hit out at The Sun newspaper for taking his words out of context when the paper reported him as saying that Radiohead weren’t playing Glastonbury because of environmental issues. The singer denounced the report in a lengthy post on Radiohead’s Dead Air Space and said that the main reason why they were missing Glastonbury this year was because they were doing their own UK tour at the same time. Read more >>
Dolly Parton has been forced to pull out of SXSW because of the continuing back pain which saw her cancel US tour in February. The legendary country singer was due to perform on Friday (March 14) but organisers of the Austin, Texas event have confirmed she will no longer appear. Read more >>
Barry Hyde from The Futureheads and Hard-Fi’s Richard Archer have both spoken out against the planned closure of The Astoria in London. As reported yesterday, London mayor Ken Livingston confirmed that the legendary venue will be knocked down to make way for a new Crossrail service through the capital. Read more >>
Officials in China have said western musicians will not face tighter restrictions following the much publicised Bjork concert in Shanghai recently. During her performance the Icelandic singer shouted “Tibet, Tibet” during the track ‘Declare Independence’ in support of the calls for independence for the territory. Read more >>
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Trent Reznor has attacked Radiohead over the digital release of ‘In Rainbows’ calling them “insincere”. Despite the fact that NiN recently followed in Radiohead’s footsteps by releasing new album ‘Ghosts’ digitally Reznor says he still has a few problems with the Oxford quintets release. 
If a report in today’s Daily Star is to be believed, Arctic Monkeys are planning to release their third album this year. Alex Turner and co. are apparently busy at work in a London studio recording the follow-up to ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’ and are intent on making it a hattrick of albums in just three years. 
Muse have revealed that they may never release another album, instead opting to put out a series of songs every few months. The comments mean that ‘Black Holes & Revelations’ could be their swansong album as they look to new ways to distribute their music. 
Portishead have confirmed that they are releasing a very special USB stick version of their new album ‘Third.’ The limited-edition 1GB will feature the 11 album tracks as well as four films titled: 'Ade's House, Machine Gun', 'The Rip live @ Mr Wolfe's’, 'We Carry On' and ‘The Truly Spectacular Universal Conference Film.' 
Rumours are circulating that Ozzfest is set to cross the Atlantic and hit the UK this summer. According to Kerrang the heavy metal extravaganza will stop off at the O2 Arena in London on July 19. 
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page has donated an ultra-limited edition, iconic double-neck guitar to raise money for charity. The auction, Childline Rocks, takes place at London’s IndigO2 tonight (March 13), with the Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck EDS 1275 being one of the star lots on offer. 
Michael Stipe has paid tribute to Heath Ledger during R.E.M.’s set at this year’s SXSW in Austin Texas. The front man dedicated the track ‘Until The Day Is Done’ to the actor as they gave the audience a taste of their new album ‘Accelerate’. 
Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson has co-written a horror movie, which will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival later this spring. The singer wrote the script for the movie Chemical Wedding alongside its director Julian Doyle. 
The Enemy have been announced as the headline act for the return of the Proud Gallery in Camden. The venue shut down last September due to renovation work on the Stables Market in Camden but now reopens on April 3. 
Thom Yorke has hit out at The Sun newspaper for taking his words out of context when the paper reported him as saying that Radiohead weren’t playing Glastonbury because of environmental issues. The singer denounced the report in a lengthy post on Radiohead’s Dead Air Space and said that the main reason why they were missing Glastonbury this year was because they were doing their own UK tour at the same time. 
Dolly Parton has been forced to pull out of SXSW because of the continuing back pain which saw her cancel US tour in February. The legendary country singer was due to perform on Friday (March 14) but organisers of the Austin, Texas event have confirmed she will no longer appear. 
Barry Hyde from The Futureheads and Hard-Fi’s Richard Archer have both spoken out against the planned closure of The Astoria in London. As reported yesterday, London mayor Ken Livingston confirmed that the legendary venue will be knocked down to make way for a new Crossrail service through the capital. 
Officials in China have said western musicians will not face tighter restrictions following the much publicised Bjork concert in Shanghai recently. During her performance the Icelandic singer shouted “Tibet, Tibet” during the track ‘Declare Independence’ in support of the calls for independence for the territory.