Deftones are likely to release the song ‘Beware The Water’ as the first single from their new, as yet untitled album. The album itself is due out in mid-September.

The Cockney Rejects have recorded a new version of ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’, just in time for the FA Cup Final. The Rejects are diehard Hammers fans, and this is the club’s anthem.In case you’re wondering, you may download it via iTunes.

Avenged Sevenfold are to release a new single on June 12. It’s ‘Burnin It Down’, taken from current album ‘City Of Evil’.

Amon Amarth are to release their three-disc DVD set, ‘Wrath Of The Norsemen’, through Metal Blade on May 29.

An Uxfest fundraising gig happens on may 13 at The Crown And Treaty in Uxbridge. On the bill are Impinge, Sevendays Later, Phema, Neon Leroy, Action And Рђction, Cato street conspiracy, TNO and Centiment. The next day ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Uxfest’ happens at the Camden Barfly in London. It’s a free gig, with […]

David Bowie will curate the inaugural High Line Festival, to be held in May 2007 in Manhattan.As part of the programming, Bowie will play a large outdoor concert, his first show in New York since 2003. He will also select musicians and artists to appear throughout the festival.As for now, Bowie is planning to take […]

Graham Coxon has recorded an unofficial World Cup song. The guitarist has joined Sham 69‘s Jimmy Pursey for the reworking of the punk band’s ‘Hurry Up Harry’ into ‘Hurry Up England’. New group Louie also feature on the record, providing backing vocals. All funds raised from the sale of the single will go to the […]

Former MC5 bassist Michael Davis has been injured in a road accident in Los Angeles. He suffered a fractured spine, as well as bruising and abrasions. But he is expected to make a full recovery. We wish him well.

Alice In Chains have said they will be making a major announcement at midnight UK time on May 15. No hint as to what this might be, but the band say it’ll be mega!

Unearth release new album ‘III: In The Eyes Of Fire’ during mid-August, on the Metal Blade label. It’s being produced by Terry Date.