Mick Harvey, who had been a member of the band since it formed in 1983, said he was leaving for “personal and professional” reasons. He said he would continue to work on the band’s reissue projects. In a statement he said, “For a variety of personal and professional reasons I have chosen to discontinue my […]

A song by this based in Germany band was included in the sountrack of the new video of Freestyle windsurf heroes Jose „Gollito“ Estredo (Venezuela) –  World champion (2008) and Andre Paskowski (Germany) – European Champion (2006). You can listen to more Neopit Pilski songs  here  

After laying low for a while following the implosion of Grandaddy, front man Jason Lytle is ready to return to action as a solo artist. Lytle drops his first solo effort, ‘Yours Truly’, the Commuter, from Anti Records May 19. The effort is tipped to combine acoustic guitars, pianos and electronic flourishes, which makes it […]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have named their new album, which the band say is due out in the spring. A cartoon post on the band’s MySpace reveals that the follow up to 2006’s ‘Show Your Bones’ will be called ‘It’s Blitz’. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs revealed the title with a hand-made collage (pictured) of some baby […]

No Doubt confirmed today — that the band will reunite and embark on a spring tour. While no tour dates were announced, Gwen Stefani and gang revealed that Paramore will join them as the opening act, adding even more girl power to the bill. Additional openers, depending on date, include the Sounds, Janelle Monae and […]

When she was a kid, Lily Allen knew her stepdad as ‘Uncle Joe’, the benevolent, whisky-glugging neighbour who was always hanging out with her dad Keith. Uncle Joe was, of course, Joe Strummer, ex of The Clash. Years later, Lily Allen cribbed some of The Clash‘s moves for her debut album. Like them, she delivered […]

On Monday, January 19, Zakk Wylde’s (OZZY OSBOURNE , BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) father passed away due to complications from his fight against cancer. The following is a statement from Zakk regarding his passing: “My father, Jerome F. Wielandt, who served as an inspiration to me and my music throughout my life, has passed away from […]

The beasts of Tampa, Florida will shoot a video for the ‘Evisceration Plague’ title track today in Northern New Jersey. The clip will be helmed by veteran video director Dale “Rage” Resteghini, who has previously worked with Mudvayne, Trivium and Hatebreed., among many others. The album is scheduled for release on February 3, 2009 via […]

Californa’s punk finest will perform for the first time in Sofia-Bulgaria on 14 February. They will headline the ‘St.VALENTINE RIOT’В  to be held at the ‘4 km’party center! NUFAN are bringingВ German punk rockers Scheisse Minelli with themВ and there are 6 moreВ local bands on the bill: Crowfish,В A-moral, Perfect Skies, Rise Above,В Empty FaceВ and La Muchedubre.В В  The punk […]

Oh yes, we could swallow the bitter bill of having to wait 14 whole years for the Guns’n’Roses top boy to release a new album, but that’s nothing compared to being forced to endure an entire 15 fucking weeks for the Babyface Clan frontman to finally decide upon a verdict on ‘Chinese Democracy’. And we […]