One of my favourite ways to start a new year is with a new band obsession, which is exactly what I’ve found with The Dogs. I’m not talking about the US proto-punk trio from Michigan, or the post-punk Dogs from London who called it a day in 2011. I’m talking […]
There is no question that the Lords of Chaos movie has amassed a huge amount of controversy from musicians and black metal fans alike. Most of the musicians that were to be played on screen didn’t want to be associated with the project, with the likes of Varg Vikernes of Burzum […]
A handwritten letter from late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott is up for auction. This was written to bis sister Valerie in late 1978, while AC/DC were on tour in America. The full text of the letter is:”Hi Valerie, Well as you can see Bon’s in Down Town Pitsburgh [sic] today. […]
Three southern rock bands are teaming up to tour the country later in the year. Jason & The Scorchers, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and the Kentucky Headhunters will play dates at Norwich Waterfront September 5, London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 6, Sheffield HRH C.R.O.W.S 7 (Dan Baird will not […]
Ozzy Osbourne has now cancelled his entire UK and European tour. This is due to a severe respiratory infection. A statement says: “Ozzy has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his ‘No More Tours 2’ tour on doctors’ orders. “This follows yesterday’s announcement that Osbourne was […]
Girlschool bassist Enid Williams has left the band for the second time. In a statement, Girlschool have said: “Girlschool would like to wish Enid all the best in all her future ventures. “Thank you for standing by us all these years and we will see you at all the shows. We’re also looking […]
Another huge batch of bands have been added to the line-up for this year’s Download Festival. They are Aaron Buchanan, At The Gates, Bad Wolves, Batushka, Beartooth, Behemoth, Black Peaks, Brothers Osborne, Clutch, Coldrain, Conjurer, Crystal Lake, Deadland Ritual, Fever 333, Ground Culture, Halestorm, Heart of a Coward, Icon For Hire, […]
Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel the first four dates on his UK/Irish tour. This is due to the man having bad case of flu. The dates affected are Dublin 3Arena January 30, Nottingham Motorpoint Arena February 1, Manchester Arena 3, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 5. These gigs are […]
The Who are to play at Wembley Stadium on July 6. This is part of their symphonic ‘Movin’ On’ tour, and will be see the iconic band joined by an orchestra. Support will come from Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder and the Kaiser Chiefs, with more acts to be confirmed. […]
