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The world famous Hard Rock Cafe celebrates its 30th birthday on June 12 and will be helped along by US rockers Matchbox Twenty, who's lead singer is Rod Thomas (who sang THAT song with Santana.) The celebration,to be held at the Hammersmith Apollo, is expected to draw out many »
Due to Amen cancelling their European tour, support band Dirty Harry will now be playing a few dates as support to Sona Fariq as well as a few headlining gigs.
The tour dates are as follows :-
30th May - Leeds, Cockpit - support to Sonar Fariq
31st May - Exeter»
As many people know, a lot of demos suck, so imagine my joy when I found out this 4 track CD didn't. An artist on the Kabuki label, they expect big thing from her... and it's not hard to see why. Lahannya's music is remeniscent of The Cranberries in vocal style but musically, it is like a les»
Despite being in the recording for their new album, US grunge band Creed have still not replaced former bassist Brian Marshall. The obvious choice, touring bassist Brett Hestla, has gone back to being a lead vocalist-guitarist with his band Virgos. Vocalist Scott Stap has said '»
After the death at the weekend of crooning legend Perry Como, the musical world has lost another artist. Marlon Brando of hip-hop group Sporty Thievz was killed early Friday morning in the Bronx suburb of New York. He was hit by a minivan when it ran a red light, jumped a curb, and crashed int»
The new Slipknot album, 'Iowa', which is not set for release until 6th August. will be heard exclusivly by subscribers to Roadrunner Records. The label will be giving away a limited 666 copies of an exclusive one-track CD. The CD will contain a track called the 'Heretic Song.' »
'Thirteen' is one of the most shamefully over looked albums of the past 10 years in a genre which adores bands like Smash Mouth, Rancid and [Spunge]. Imagine [Spunge] jamming with Bullyrag and Eddie Grant's backing band and you are almost on the right track. Their style of up-t»
Rock/rapper Kid Rock could be up in court soon after alledged breach of contract. He has filed a lawsuit against Alvin Williams, a man who says Kid signed a contract with him in 1989, which entitled him to a percentage of all future record album sales. Kid Rock, real name Robert Ritchie»
The seemingly endless feud between Detroit rappers Eminem and the Insane Clown Posse continued this week after a nasty incident in the U.S Road manager for ICP, William Dail, allegedly choked an Eminem fan until he blacked out after a gig in Omaha, Nebraska. The 'crime' that this fan co»
Scottish 'rock' band (used in the widest possible interpritation) Travis are going to release full length versions of the B-sides from their forthcoming single 'Sing', on their web site. The first tracks available at Travis Online are 'You Don’t Know What I’m»
Black metal band Emperor are to release a new album. It is titled Prometheus - The Discipline of Fire & Demise and early song titles include “The Eruption”, “Depraved”, “The Toungue Of Fire”, “The Prophet” and “Thorns On My Grave”. The album is due to be mi»
Katatonia, Gandalf & Ackercocke are to do 5 dates between June & July. Gandalf, a death metal band from Finland are touring as support of their new album 'Rock Hell' This is the bands first tour of the UK. Ackercocke are recent signings to Peaceville and will be loo»
London based band Moke are trying to make an impression in the States with their new album. Despite some good reviews and a fair bit of label support, their first album, titled 'Moke', never really made any impression over here. They have been relativly quiet the past 3-4 years apart from bei»
Despite their Japanese-esque name, Ikara Colt are the latest band to sign to indie label Fantastic Plastic. Their debut single, Sink Venice, is due for release on May 28th and is being distrubted by Vital. In addition to this, they also have several live dates in the near future.»
The track listing and name for Slayer's new album have been revealed. The album is titled 'God Hates Us All' and is set for release on July 3, 2001. The track listing is as follows :- Scar Struck War Zone New Faith Exile Payback Threshold Seven Fac»
So, things were better back in the day, huh? Well, show this to your groovy disco parents who complain about todays society.... Jerry Collins, who used to sing with The Trammps has a 12 and a half year MINIMUM jail sentence to look forward too after being convicted of attempted murder and severe bea»
Skinny Puppy are back in action with a new single and album due for release. After recent work including remixing Dido single 'Thank You' and as a support act for the likes of Faithless and The Happy Mondays, the band are back in their own right. The forthcoming album, currently »
There is to be a free festival to be held in Middlesbrough on May 28th 2001. It is set to be a 3 stage affair with the bands so far confirmed including Shed 7 Space Proud Mary The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown Nash Big Boss Man Peppercorn Lowgold Murry The Hump <»
Bastard, the side band of Courtney Love, are undergoing yet ANOTHER possible line up change. Gina Crosley (bassist with Rockit Girl) has said there is a good chance that she will be replaced by Corey Parks, ex bassist with rockers Nashville Pussy. "Courtney and her management w»
Monkey Boy have just finished recording their new album titled Tales Of A Travelling Circus. The release date will be September 2001. The full tracklisting for the album is as follows:- Intro Kick the Bishop Planet Paul Pope (new version) Fifty Foot Drop (new version f»
Bristol based, underground super-star TRICKY has a label again thanks to Epitaph Records. Tricky previous four albums were all released on Island Records until he left them in October 2000. He is set to start recording new material for a planned new EP, and a new album in the autumn tentativly title»
Oh yes.... the cartoon that shaped a generation is being made in to a film, and has a few suprise additions to the cast. 70's Hanna Barbera cartoon 'Scooby Doo' is currently in filming and Sugar Ray will play themselves in the live-action movie adaptation due for release in 2002. "If there's o»
Irish indie band JJ72 are to make some exclusive, unreleased tracks available on their official web site, JJ72.com throughout May. Available to download are :- Algeria (Flood Mix) Algeria video (Previously Unseen) It’s A Sin (Pet Shop Boys C»
Details of the UK leg of the Ozzfest are coming out now. The date is May 26th and the venue is the Milton Keynes Bowl. Gates open at 9am. The lineup is :- Main Stage Black Sabbath Slipknot Tool Papa Roach Soulfly (hed)p.e. Raging Speedhorn »
Machine Head's new album, being produced by Johnny K (Disturbed) is to be called 'Supercharger'. Yet again, it will be released Roadrunner Records.
The preliminary tracklist for the new album is as follows:
Tenfold
Bulldozer
White-Knuckle Blackout
Deafening Silence
Lichtenvoorde, the area that acts as venue to the Dynamo Festival, withdrew the permit for the gig out of fear of spreading Foot & Mouth disease. Mojo and Anti Concerts, the festival organisers, do not see any possibility to let the festival take place. The festival, due to be held on May 24th, 25th and 2»
Here's the confirmed line-up for this years Reading Festival thus far. Better dig out your tents
The new additions to the lineup are in bold
Reading Friday 24th/Leeds Saturday 25th:
Main Stage - Travis, Green Day, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, Eels, Run DMC
Evening»
Cake have finished their fourth full-length album, their first since signing to Columbia Records from Capricorn. The new album, titled 'Comfort Eagle' which is slated for a late summer release, is their first since 1998's million-selling 'Prolonging the Magic'. Cake self-produced the n»
American based British grunge band Bush are working on their fourth studio album in Los Angeles with producer Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson, Dandy Warhols). It will be their first album under their new deal with Atlantic. It is expected to be out by September. Lead singer Gavin Rosdale said 'After d»
Reports are saying that Van Morrison is to headline the 'alternative Glastonbury' this summer. It has been stated on peoplesound.com that Supergrass, Morcheeba and Toploader will be joining the singer on a 1,000 people festival entitled 'Babington 24'. Scheduled to take place in the grounds of Babington Hou»
