Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s duet with Nelly Furtado was dropped from her album because it was too ‘rocky’. Martin was due to sing on the track ‘All Good Things (Come To An End)’, but as Furtado explains: “Chris’s label [Parlophone] didn’t want his voice sounding so rocky, so they said we couldn’t use the song. […]

Although it’s yet to be officially ratified, blabbermouth.net are reporting that the new Slayer album will be called ‘The Final Six’. The record is to be released at the end of July.

Anthrax are to perform the whole of their classic 1987 album ‘Among The Living’. This is to happen at four US dates next month.

Former Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery is said to have joined the re-formed Smashing Pumpkins. But while there are strong rumours, nothing’s been officialy confirmed.

High On Fire are coming over to the UK and Ireland, to play the following shows: Dublin Whelans July 18,Belfast Auntie Annie’s 19, Glasgow Nice ‘N’ Sleazy 20, Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire 21, Birmingham Supersonic Festival 22.

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor has produced the new album from Facecage. Called ‘Facecage III’, it’s released next month by Great Big Mouth Records, a new label co-owned by Taylor and the band.

Although it’s not yet confirmed, blabbermouth.net have reported that Sepultura have brought in Jean Dolabella as their touring drummer. He replaces Roy Mayorga, now full-time with Stone Sour. The band’s regular drummer, Igor Cavalera, is taking a break to spend time with his family.

AntiProduct have the song ‘Best Day Of Your Life’ featured in the new movie ‘Keeping Up With The Steins’. This has already opened in America, and is to follow suit in the UK shortly.

Veteran stoner crew Fu Manchu have signed to the Liquor & Poker label. The band are planning to record 13 original songs, and three covers, for their next album. The latter will be ‘Moving In Stereo’ – The Cars, ‘D.O.A.’ – Van Halen and ‘Who Are You’ Void.

Hope Of The States, Jim Noir and Morning Runner have signed up for this year’s Middlesbrough Music Live festival. Bromhead’s Jacket, Captain, The Fratellis, Larrikin Love, The On Offs, Sunshine Underground, Vincent Vincent And The Villains, The Motorettes and The Noisettes are also on the bill for the free one day event on June 18.This […]