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Over pretentious rock act REM are to be parodied... with their approval! The band are to join the likes of Kid Rock & U2 by appearing on smash hit cartoon series The Simpsons. Although details are few and far between, it is know that the episode will be shown, at some point, nex»
Us metallers Spineshank have made some changes to their original touring plans. Firstly, the Northampton show that was due to take place on 6th Sept has now been moved to the Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall. Also another show has been added at the Leeds Cockpit on 8th. The ammended »
This Xmas is definetly set to be for the children... Destiny's Child anyway. First of all we have a new festive album. 5 of the expected 11 tracks have already recorded and it is known that Michelle (Williams) will sing 'O Holy Night', a duet by Beyoncé and her younger sister, Sola»
May 6 2001 was a special day for Metallica. No, James Hetfield didn't re-grow his mullet from the mid-late 80's but there was a new edition to the Ulrich family. Drummer Lars Ulrich and his wife Skylar have had their second child. Their new son is called Layne and was weighed at a healthy 7 p»
Coventry's finest are out on a mini tour. SWAMPdonkey are to play 3 headlining dates around their region of England after supporting Queen Adreena, My Vitriol & Angelica in the past.
The dates are as follows :-
August 16th - Northampton King Billy
August 18th - Co»
Marilyn Manson is back and this time is actually doing something genuinely scary. He is to do the score for forthcoming Jack The Ripper movie, From Hell. The film is based on the comic made by Alan Moore and is to be directed by The Hughes Brothers. His contribution to the film»
The purveyors of musical taste, Weezer, have explained why they pulled out of various UK festivals at the last minute. Pat and Brian have said that continuous touring since February had taken it's toll and they were exhausted and fatigued. However, the band have said they will make it up in a»
US punk rock band 'Amen' have a new single coming out. Titled 'The Waiting 18', it is to be released on 25 June and is to be the last release from their last album'We Have Come For Your Parents'. It is set to be released as a 2 CD single set and also on 7". Both CD's incorporate unrele»
DiS favourites 'And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead' are back in the studio recording their new album, their first to be released on Interscope Records. It is being recorded at the Prairie Sun studios in North California, which the band claim has 'elevated their performance to new leve»
American rockers (and full time jokers) The Bloodhound Gang are set to contribute several tracks to various soundtracks. Firstly, 'The Bad Touch' is set to feature in the movie The Animal, which will star Rob Schneider. Also, old favourite 'Boom' is to be used for America»
Aussie chameleons Silverchair are set to record their 4th studio album. Recording is set to start in August, with the band in the studio at the moment rehearsing and doing a few demos. With remixing not being set until late 2001, the album is not expected to be ready until early 2002. The producer f»
Yorkshire based metal band Violent Design are to set out on tour. The band, influenced by the likes of Slayer, have recently under taken a line up change. They have recruited Conrad Stott to replace former bassist Matt Smith who left the band. The dates & venues for the tour are a»
Michael Eavis has confirmed the first name to play Glastonbury. Veteran scot rocker Rod Stewart is to play the Sunday Night spot. Eavis has also said he is trying to get Neil Young to play. This year's Glasto was cancelled because of safety fears but he (Eavis) has been working c»
OK, I openly admit to being an american 'cult' film addict. My fave director is Kevin Smith and among my collection there are films such as Biodome & Hackers. Problem is with these films, unless you are in the know, you will never have heard of them as, in the main, they never get cinematic release»
Isn't it amazing how things happen? The original plan was to leave at 9 but a chance meeting with the guitarist of G*Bug and we are guest list material... hurrah!!! For those of you who don't know here is the band in a nutshell. Called Glitterbug, got signed, got promptly dropped, changed name to G*Bug<»
Armenian/US metallers System Of A Down have an album recorded and ready to go. Titled 'Toxicity', the 14 track album, produced by Rick Rubin, has been given a US release date of August 14. The band have described the new album as 'Erratic' but 'Still quirky' with 'Touches of»
Electro stars Ed Simons & Tom Rowland, AKA The Chemical Brothers, are are to release a new album early next year with yet another indie singer making an apperance on their record. Under the working title 'Chemical 4', the album is expected to be a 14 track affair including the tracks '»
A superstar concert is to be held to raise money to help fight AIDS. Former Ultravox vocalist/guitarist Midge Ure is the musical director for 2001: A Millennium Odyssey, which is to take place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on October 20th. People invited to play include The B»
US punk (used very loosely) band Blink 182 are to release a DVD with music videos and live tracks. Titled 'The Urethra Chronicles' (release date July 23rd), it is set to include 2 songs recorded live at the Electric Ballroom as well as some on the road footage. The tracklisting is as follows»
Three of the hottest & most respected bands of the punk genre are all set to tour over the next few months. US bands Agnostic Front & The Bouncing Souls & both regulars on the Vans Warped Tour, are gigging in July & September/October respectivly. Also, UK punks & hot live act King »
The Breeze Festival in Leeds returns again, but this time with a whole new edge and venue. Last years event at Temple Newsam saw Terrorvision, Rachel Stamp, CO.UK & The Jellys to name just a few, but this year it is completely dance orientated and is to be held at Woodhouse Moo»
UK punk rockers Janus Stark are to tour again, albeit with one less member. Justin Welch of Elastica has stepped in as temporary drummer following the recent depature of ex-band member Ben Calbert. Led by live guitarist for The Prodigy, Gizz Butt, you can expect to hear th»
Following my classic review of the mini album 'Alco-pop', I decided to find out what Midget were doing now. The band are set to release a new album titled 'The Milgram Project' later this year. Although it has been penciled in for summer»
Think back to the mid 90's if you will. When the Power Rangers were everyones fave toy, the Sony Playstation was coming to dominance on the streets and Oasis, Pulp & Blur were kings of the airwaves. However, elsewhere, there was another mini revolution picking up momentum. It was titled 'Suga»
Nashville Pussy are back in the UK for a mini tour. The AC-DC influenced rockers are only playing 2 dates but are expected to sell out quickly due to the bands popularity. With all the comotion surrounding the band about Corey Parkes/Bastard it should be even more high octane then normal! »
After seeing them live at the Godiva Festival and them blowing my proverbial bollocks off, the arrival of SWAMPdonkey's latest offering was hotly anticipated by this reviewer. Coventry's finest latest 2 track CD shows just why they impressed me so much (apart from the lack of the guy who stands on stage wi»
In a sad blow to an already weak British music scene, one of the best and most consistent rock acts of the past decade are to split up. Bradford's Terrorvision have decided that, after 13 years, it is time to part company, albeit on good terms. According to a spokesman, the band are 'expected to b»
Australian megastar Jimmy Barnes is set to hit our shores in the forthcoming months. As well as several live dates, he is also set to release a double CD and a DVD. Titled 'Double Jeopardy', the first CD, 'The Studio Collection', is the remastered best of his past 3 albums while 'Live' is (obviousl»
A new charity all day festival is to be held in Aberdeen. Cunningly titled 'Ballroom Blitz', it is to be held on Saturday 22nd September and is to be held at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom. 15 bands, all from the surounding areas, are set to play all original material (a gig with no covers...I hold res»
Oh yeah, just like the prodigal son I returned... but a bit late because I had to do the washing up for my mum... being the gun of sod, I mean son of god... nope, the first is more accurate I think. Anyway, being IT isn't easy ya know? Oh yeah, if Chewbacca the Wookie got it on with Wicket the Ewok,»
