NEWS

31 March 2006

Known previously as having some kind of association with Jack White (album ‘Do Rabbits Wonder’ and associated singles were released through his Third Man imprint), and for Meg being the cover star of ‘Pink‘, dressed as a bunny rabbit, Michigan threesome Whirlwind Heat are set to follow ‘Flamingo Honey’ with the ‘Reagan’ EP, on 10th […]

31 March 2006

Audioslave finished tracking their third album, tentatively titled “Revelations“, three weeks ago with producer Brendan O’Brien. The follow-up to last year’s “Out of Exile“, which will be issued later than its previously announced June release date, is being described by Morello as “really unique” and “as hard-rockin’ an album as we’ve ever made.” “If you […]

31 March 2006

Graham Coxon has revealed that Blur have begun recording new material but he won’t be involved because he was in rehab when they started.Coxon was in the Priory clinic battling alcohol addiction at the beginning of the sessions and so won’t be involved.Coxon added that he doesn’t regret leaving the band because he had to […]

31 March 2006

Test Icicles are still to play their final tour but that hasn’t stopped Dev Hynez from forming a new band with Tom Vek and two members of Semi-Finalists.The band who have chosen the moniker of Naked Babes will play their first gig in London on Monday (April 4) at the White Heat night.

31 March 2006

Electic Six‘s charismatic frontman Dick Valentine has announced a solo tour of the UK.Valentine has no plans to depart from his band – instead taking the opportunity to undertake a low-key tour performing hits from Electric Six‘s back catalogue, as well as new songs, rarities and covers.

30 March 2006

Bloc Party brought the house down last night at the Royal Albert Hall with 5 brand new tracks. The follow up to their eagerly awaited debut album Silent Alarm looks to be getting in shape as the band hit the stage,and it should be ready by the end of the summer. Songs they unleashed at […]

30 March 2006

KING’S X are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, “Ogre Tones”, which was released in September via InsideOut Music. The band’s first release for the label was produced by Michael Wagener (METALLICA, ALICE COOPER, SKID ROW) and is receiving rave reviews from fans and critics for its innovative sound and musical intricacies.

29 March 2006

Sting will be joined by recent duet partner Sheryl Crow and James Taylor for the 2006 Rainforest Benefit. The event will be held May 19 at New York’s Carnegie Hall and will feature additional performers to be announced. Sting and Crow‘s new duet, “Always on Your Side”, is No. 14 this week on Billboard’s Adult […]

21 March 2006

Tangra Mega Rock correspondent in London and frontman of Imbeciles & The Poison Umbrella, the amazing fellow Nasso gave us the rights to post for free download here one of the 2 new tracks of the band. More details about the recording process etc soon. Get Virus from the MP3 section.

19 March 2006

Amorphis, H.I.M., Silentium and Carmen Gray have been confirmed for the Artmania Festival, a three-day event focusing only on Finnish bands set to be held July 14-16 in Transylvania, Sibiu, Romania. In addition to live performances, Artmania Festival will feature other interesting events such as visual art exhibitions, film screenings, classic music performances, lectures and […]