Jazz musician Hugh Masekela and other South African artists will play at the opening concert of the World Cup, football’s governing body Fifa says. The announcement comes after the initial line-up was criticised for ignoring local artists. Mr Masekela and local groups such as Freshlyground and the Soweto Gospel Choir will join international stars at […]

Here’s a real bonus Track Of The Day. The Rolling Stones are about to release a deluxe, new version of the classic album Exile On Main Street. And they’re actually giving away a song! The track in question is an alternative version of All Down The Line, which you can only download for nothing from […]

Roger Hodgson has taken his ongoing annoyance at Supertramp’s reunion without him a stage further – by publishing a list of songs he wrote and doesn’t expect the band to play. As we recently reported, Supertramp co-founder Hodgson issued a statement insisting that the band shouldn’t perform any of his songs on their upcoming 40th […]

Corrosion Of Conformity have re-formed, and are working on a new album. Blabbermouth reports that the line-up responsible for the 1985 classic album Animosity is back in the studio, and also have shows booked in America for August. The line-up is Mike Dean (vocals/bass), Woody Weatherman (guitar) and Reed Mullin (drums). Animosity dates back to […]

In April of 2010, SKID ROW and drummer Dave Gara parted ways. “We wish Dave all the best for the future and we are very excited to begin working with Rob,” said lead singer Johnny Solinger. Skid Row have recruited Atlanta native Rob Hammersmith as their new drummer. Snake Sabo added, “Let’s put it this […]

Canadian hardcore outfit Comeback Kid are aiming for a September release of their upcoming album, Symptoms and Cures, according to their Twitter. The record will be released in their native Canada through Distort Records (The Bronx, Alexisonfire, Cancer Bats). A US and International label has not yet been announced. The band is currently wrapping up […]

The Smashing Pumpkins have a full line-up again, as Nicole Fiorentino (pictured) has been officially confirmed as their new bassist. She’s the latest in a line of female bassists that started with D’arcy Wretzky, and also included Melissa Auf Der Maur and Ginger Pooley. She joins Billy Corgan (vocals/guitar), Jeff Shroeder (guitar) and Mike Byrne […]

Wayne Hussey – The frontman of the influential rock band The Mission UK will perform an acoustic show in Sofia, Bulgaria on 10th of July 2010. Back in the 80s Hussey is part of The Sisters Of Mercy and contributes to the music of the band’s first album. Next step in his career is the […]

Warrel Dane has issued the following update regarding the reunion of his old band Sanctuary “Since I have been talking about this in interviews already I should probably just say it… there will be another Sanctuary record, been talking with Lenny… we are really good friends again and it feels good… “I missed my relationship […]

The Bulgarian alternative – crossover band have recorded 10 tracks for their forthcoming new album in the Britannia Row studios in London. Pink Floyd built the original Britannia Row Studios, located in the street Britannia Row, Islington, London N1, after their 1975 album Wish You Were Here was released. They then went on to use […]