Ex-Suede singer Brett Anderson is set to release his long anticipated debut solo album.Whilst recording the debut LP with The Tears alongside Bernard Butler, the frontman was simultaneously working on his own material.Not currently signed to any label, the record is currently titled ‘Brett Anderson’ and is set for release in January.

The Open have decided to call it a day after two albums and four years together. The Liverpool fivesome say they have no regrets and they are looking forward to the future. Speaking on their official website, they finished their statement with: “Bless you all for your support over these last years and goodbye. Steve, […]

Sting plans to release a new album in October – a disc full of 16th century music performed on the lute. Рўhe as-yet untitled set will be issued on the classical label Deutsche Grammophon.Sting was given a lute as a gift by guitarist Dominic Miller approximately two years ago. The gift reminded Sting of his […]

Rock star Stevie Nicks will open the first eight shows on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Highway Companion tour, which kicks off June 9 at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Charlotte, N.C.Nicks‘ performances include two shows in Virginia and a June 20 stop in New York’s Madison Square Garden. Her final appearance on the outing will […]

Strapping Young Lad will release their highly anticipated new album, The New Black, on July 11th in North America and on July 17th in Europe via Century Media. The album features two unexpected guest vocal appearances; GWAR frontman Oderus Ungerus on ‘Far Beyond Metal’ and Canada’s own Bif Naked on the song ‘Fucker‘. The New […]

Rob Zombie has brought in former Amen/Wednesday 13 bassist Piggy D to replace Rob ‘Blasko’ Nicholson, who recently joined Ozzy’s band.

A Static Lullaby have just signed a deal with Fearless Records. The band intend to start work shortly on a new, as yet untitled album, with producer Steve Evetts. Expect a release in late September.

Fat Mike of NOFX is auctioning the first guitar he ever bough on eBay. This is to raise funds for Unite The United, which will benefit the New Orleans area.

US magazine The National Review has compiled its list of the Top 50 Conservative Rock Songs Of All Time’. Top of the pile is ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ by The Who, while the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Blink-182, Green Day and The Offspring also have songs featured.

Feeder, Starsailor and The Automatic are among the bands confirmed for Newquay’s The Ripcurl Boardmasters Unleashed Music Festival in August. The bash, in its second year, takes place over August 4-5 on a site overlooking Watergate Bay in Newquay. Friday night headliners Feeder are joined by The Automatic, while on Saturday Starsailor are joined by […]