Despite being on announcing a year off, David Bowie made a surprise guest appearance at a David Gilmour gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night (May 29th) The two David’s performed classic Pink Floyd tracks Arnold Layne and Comfortably Numb. David Crosby and Graham Nash were other special guests who also performed a Floyd […]

Paul Simon wowed fans including Billy Bragg with a secret show before delighted fans in London on May 25.The star premiered his new album ‘Surprise‘ at The Bloomsbury Theatre in the West End. He played four tracks from the Brian Eno-produced record – ‘Outrageous’, ‘How Can You Live In The Northeast?’, ‘Father And Daughter’ and […]

Guns n’ Roses have announced details of a full UK tour, their first since 1993.The band, led by frontman Axl Rose, will play their biggest trek on these shores for years in July, kicking off at Sheffield’s Hallam FM Arena on July 18, support will come from Bullet For My Valentine.Following on from their recent […]

Korn have decided to replace guitarist Rob Patterson, who was brought into the band to take over from Brian ‘Head’ Welch for their touring commitments. Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory) has taken over.

Former Uriah Heep frontman John Lawton is working with ex-Focus guitarist Jan DumГ©e in a new band called On The Rocks. Expect an album later this year.

Deicide have pushed back the release of new album ‘The Stench Of Redemption’ until August. However, the band will make two songs exclusively available through iTunes on June 6 (6.6.06 – geddit?). These are ‘Homage For Satan’ and ‘Crucified For The Innocence’.

Future Leaders Of The World, who feature Evanescence members John Lecompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums), are currently working on their second album. But, before it’s released, the band intend to change their name.

US metalheads Nile have signed to Nuclear Blast. But don’t expect any new album until ’07.

Mike Patton, of Peeping Tom/Fantomas fame, has strongly refuted ongoing rumours that there will be a Faith No More re-union. The frontman insists this will not happen.

Celtic Frost have brought in former Mayhem/Satyricon guitarist Anders Odden to augment their line-up for upcoming touring commitments.