Welsh indie band Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci have split. A statement on the band’s official website has confirmed the group have “decided to call it a day” after almost fifteen years together. It reads: “(The band) would like to thank everyone who came to the gigs and bought the records over the years. The reissues of […]

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.

Larrikin Love have announced details of their next single. The band will release ‘Downing St. Kindling’ through Infectious Records on June 26. Available on three formats, the CD will feature ‘Dead Long Dead’ on the B-side while the 7″ vinyl will include ‘Is It December?’. A limited edition one sided 7″ will boast a remix […]

The Subways have been forced to cancel more tour dates. Singer Billy Lunn has been ordered by doctors to rest his voice for longer after he was diagnosed with nodules on his vocal chords in April. The band have now cancelled their upcoming shows throughout June.

Dirty Pretty Things, Editors and We Are Scientists are among the acts confirmed for this year’s Ibiza Rocks festival.The acts, along with The Streets Soundsystem and Boy Kill Boy, are all set to play in July at Manumission’s Bar M, which is based in the resort of San Antonio.