Thursday 29th July 2010
With a career that has already spanned two decades, The Charlatans - Martin Blunt (bass), Jon Brookes (drums), Tim Burgess (vocals), Mark Collins (guitar) and Tony Rogers (keyboards) - release their new album ‘Who We Touch’ on September 6th 2010 through Cooking Vinyl. A 2 CD limited edition package, including exclusive early versions of tracks and additional tracks that never made it onto the album will also be available.

Their eleventh studio album, ‘Who We Touch’ was produced by Youth (Paul McCartney, Primal Scream and The Verve) and was recorded at Britannia Row in London, on the same desk that saw the creation of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’. Featuring eleven tracks, the album must surely rank as their boldest to date, radically broadening their aesthetic remit. It is, says Burgess, “a soulful voyage”, a journey through moods uplifting and profound, dark and delirious and ultimately concluding in blissful optimism. Its sound is inspired by many heroes, yet always sounds like no-one other than The Charlatans themselves.

Album opener, ‘Love Is Ending’ is the first single to be taken from the album and is available on August 2nd on limited edition 7” vinyl. The Horrors have also done a remix of the track which will be exclusively available through itunes.

The video to ‘Love is Ending’ was directed by The Jesus & Mary Chain’s Douglas Hart, who wanted something very simple yet visually striking to compliment the energy of the track. The ballet dancer/choreographer Aisling Cook was selected due to her influences, style and understanding of Michael Clarke’s work, who is famous for his unique and pioneering style of contemporary ballet with a 'punk' edge whilst maintaining the fluidity and grace of classical ballet.

Further into the album ‘Oh!’ is a beautiful song of reconciliation, as complex as its shifting time signatures. ‘You Can Swim’, an exquisite ooze of ambience, reminiscent of ‘Another Green World’-era Eno, with whose creative ideas the album began. Lurking at the end of the album is hidden track ‘I Sing The Body Eclectic’ featuring Crass’s Penny Rimbauld on vocals. Gee Vaucher who did the iconic artwork for all of Crass’s releases, also provides ‘Who We Touch’ with it’s eerie collaged cover image.

The Charlatans play the following shows in October:

5th Hatfield, The Forum
7th Newcastle, O2 Academy
8th Edinburgh, HMV Picture House
9th Dundee, Fat Sam’s Live
11th Liverpool, O2 Academy
12th Nottingham, Rock City
14th Leeds, O2 Academy
15th Sheffield, O2 Academy
16th Manchester, Apollo
18th Oxford, O2 Academy
19th Bristol, O2 Academy
21st Norwich, UEA
22nd London, O2 Academy Brixton
23rd Birmingham, O2 Academy

Thursday 29th July 2010
Fun Loving Criminals Tour Dates.:

Thu 2 Aldershot, The Palace
Fri 3 Sheffield, The Plug
Sat 4 Preston, 53 Degrees
Sun 5 Buckley, Tivoli
Tue 7 Salisbury, City Hall
Wed 8 St Albans, The Arena
Fri 10 UK, Holmfirth, Picturedrome
Sat 11 Edinburgh, HMV Picture House
Sun 12 Middlesbrough, Empire
Tue 14 UK, Lincoln, Engine Shed
Wed 15 Norwich, UEA
Thu 16 Cambridge, Junction
Fri 17 London, Shepherd's Bush Empire
Sat 18 Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall

Thursday 29th July 2010
Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, has announced details of a UK tour in October, his first in three years. The dates coincide with a new Badly Drawn Boy single and album slated for release in September and October respectively.

Penning the soundtrack to last year’s Caroline Aherne film The Fattest Man in Britain sparked a period of unprecedented creativity for Gough, resulting in a wealth of terrific new songs. Gough decided the best way to capture this surge, and give the songs the exposure they deserved was to release a trilogy of albums. The trilogy is called ‘It’s What I’m Thinking’ and‘Part 1 – Photographing Snowflakes’ is released October 4th.

See Badly Drawn Boy live in October:

16th Scarborough, Spa Theatre
17th Holmfirth, Picturedrome
18th Birmingham Town Hall
20th Glasgow, Old Fruit Market
21st Manchester, Royal Northern College Of Music
25th Bristol, St Georges
27th London, Bloomsbury Theatre

Tursday 29th July 2010
The Sword’s legacy in the metal world has been rapidly growing since they formed in 2003. Their recent stints opening for legends such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motorhead has helped garner them praise from fans both young and old. Now on the heels of the release of “Tres Brujas,” the first single from their forthcoming new album, The Sword have set their sights on their next move – a headlining world tour in support of Warp Riders (August 23rd; Kemado Records).

The band has amped up their sound on what is truly a behemoth of a new album. Produced by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Isis), The Sword stretched themselves with the new material to touch on other forms of heavy rock in addition to the pure metal that they’re known for. Warp Riders is also the band’s first concept album, and consists of an epic sci-fi narrative loaded with dazzling imagery. Stay tuned for a video trilogy that will shine more light on the storyline.

The Sword UK & Ireland Tour Dates:

29th Nov: Portsmouth, United Kingdom @ Wedgewood Rooms
30th Nov: Bristol, United Kingdom @ Fleece & Firkin
1st Dec: Birmingham, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy 3
3rd Dec: Leeds, United Kingdom @ Cockpit
4th Dec: Glasgow, United Kingdom @ G2
5th Dec: Newcastle, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy 2
6th Dec: Manchester, United Kingdom @ Academy 2
8th Dec: Nottingham, United Kingdom @ Rescue Rooms
9th Dec: London, United Kingdom @ O2 Islington Academy
10th Dec: Brighton, United Kingdom @ Audio
11th Dec: Ireland, Dublin @ Academy
12th Dec: Ireland, Belfast @ Stiff Kitten

Wednesday 28th July 2010
To celebrate the release of Dinosaur Pile-Up’s new single ‘Birds And Planes’, the band are giving away B-side ‘Headspinner’ for free download for a limited time! Head over to www.dinosaurpileup.com to hear the single and download the B-side for free.

‘Birds And Planes’ is the first single from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Growing Pains’ which will now be released on October 4 and is the sound of one of the UK’s most exciting bands hitting their stride. It was produced by James Kenosha in January and February this year and is a storming rock powerhouse of big pop songs driven by the kind of wall shaking undercurrent only a three piece can muster. Due to the new album release date, the band have re-plotted their UK headline dates. See the new routing below.

Catch Dinosaur Pile-Up on tour –

OCTOBER
6 Stoke Sugarmill
7 Wrexham Central Station
8 Liverpool Masque
10 Birmingham Hare And Hounds
11 Exeter Timepiece
12 Bristol Cooler
13 Brighton Coalition
14 Southampton Joiners
16 Sheffield Plug
17 Nottingham Bodega
18 Cambridge Haymakers
19 London KCLSU
21 Manchester Ruby Lounge
22 Crewe The Box
24 Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire
25 Glasgow Nice N Sleazy
26 York Stereo
27 Leeds Cockpit

Wednesday 28 th July 2010
Deaf Havana have just announced a November co-headline tour with There For Tomorrow and Me VS Hero.

Dates are:
1st NORWICH Waterfront
2nd MANCHESTER Club Academy
3rd NEWCASTLE O2 Academy 2
4th GLASGOW Cathouse
5th NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
6th LONDON Relentless Garage
7th LEEDS Cockpit
8th BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy2

Wednesday 28th July 2010
GOTHIC metallers PARADISE LOST head up the latest additions to Damnation Festival.

The genre-spanning Halifax quintet will bring their blend of atmospheric doom to the main Jagermeister Stage at Leeds University Union, on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

And they?ll be joined by German progressive metallers THE OCEAN, rising post-rock trio MAYBESHEWILL and the politically inspired industrial overtones of OCTOBER FILE.

With The Dillinger Escape Plan, Earthtone9, Anaal Nathrakh, Lawnmower Deth and Alcest among the names already confirmed for the sixth edition of Damnation Festival, the event is shaping up to be the most vital date on the metal calendar.

Paradise Lost vocalist Nick Holmes last night revealed the band are looking forward to taking the stage in Leeds, if not negotiating the roads network.

He said: "It's fantastic to be pl! aying at the Damnation Festival, and we hope to see you all there.

"I never got my head around the one way system in Leeds, thankfully someone else will be driving so we should arrive on time!"

Festival Director Gavin McInally added: "Following the triumphant performances by My Dying Bride and Anathema in recent years, it?s fitting to have Paradise Lost complete the final piece of the Unholy Trinity at Damnation.

"We are also delighted to announce The Ocean, Maybeshewill and October File for what will be another vital bill on our Rock Sound Stage this year."

Damnation Festival will take place on Saturday, November 6 at Leeds University Union.

Announced so far: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Paradise Lost, Earthtone9, Anaal Nathrakh, Lawnmower Deth, Rolo Tomassi, Alcest, The Ocean, SSS, Hecate Enthroned, Fen, Maybeshewill, October File and Fukpig.

Tickets are priced £27.

Tuesday 27th July 2010
Sweden’s SONIC SYNDICATE have just announced a tour of the UK as part of their first full European headlining tour. Bassist Karin checked in to tell us:

“AFTER AN AMAZING summer of festivals playing along side some of my all time favorite bands, the time has arrived! It's just one month away until we unleash our forth full length album " We Rule The Night " and begin our very first headlining tour across Europe which includes 15 dates in the good ole' United Kingdom.

“We've all been waiting patiently to release this album for quite a while now and we just can't wait any longer to add the new songs to the setlist. This album is a big accomplishment for all of us in Sonic Syndicate and to have the chance to get back out on tour and share this with our legion of fans " the sonic family "
is just going to be a great experience, party and a memory that will last with us for ever.

“See you guys soon!”
// Karin xxxooo

Catch Sonic Syndicate at the following shows:

November 2010

24 SOUTHAMPTON JOINERS
25 EXETER CAVERN
26 HASTINGS THE CRYPT
27 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CHINNERY'S
28 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 3
30 NEWCASTLE ACADEMY 2

December:
01 GLASGOW CATHOUSE
02 MIDDLESBROUGH THE CROWN
03 MANCHESTER ROADHOUSE
04 LEEDS COCKPIT [3]
06 SHEFFIELD CORPORATION
07 BRISTOL ACADEMY 2
08 LEICESTER SUMO
09 NORWICH ARTS CENTRE
10 LONDON UNDERWORLD

Tuesday 27th July 2010
Finding an exquisite balance between the 60’s girl group and British Invasion sounds they adore, and a lyrical point of view that can only be described as impossibly modern, LA based quartet The Like have come into their own.

The Like returned to British shores back in May when they released He’s Not A Boy; the fantastically well received first single from their new album Release Me. The next single Wishing He Was Dead is released on 23rd August, a biting riposte to a cheating lover who might just regret his follies. Z Berg explains, “Wishing He Was Dead is a song for every girl who's been conned, cheated, wounded, and bamboozled. After all, what girl hasn't? It's just a fun little ditty about wishing ill on the one who wronged you.”

With wry lines like “If I could snap that neck, that broken record trainwreck, I might feel okay.... ‘Cause I just can’t forgive and forget, When I’m through with him, He will be wishing he was dead”, this sharp stompathon rings out like a rumble between Nancy Sinatra and Girls Aloud, if they were to actually ask their men to deliver on ‘The Promise’.

Produced by Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Robbie Williams) with additional production by Thomas Brenneck and Homer Steinweiss (of The Dap Kings), and Alex Greenwald (Phantom Planet), Release Me crackles and pops with girlgroup sass.

At the band’s core is the partnership between founding members Z Berg (lead vocals, guitar and main songwriting duties) and Tennessee Thomas (drums) who formed the all-girl band when they were 15. While Z and Tennessee are understandably thrilled with Release Me, they’re also ecstatic about the two newest members of the band, Laena Geronimo (bass) and Annie Monroe (organ). “We never intended to be a girl band,” says Tennessee. “But we became rather pleased about it eventually,” she says with a laugh.

We were first introduced to The Like in 2006 when they signed to Geffen Records and released their debut album Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking to critical acclaim, and toured worldwide, playing Coachella, the Wireless Festival, and opening for bands such as Muse and Kings of Leon. The long awaited new album is the product of hard work, fortuitous new partnerships and great songs that reflect a long and winding period where the band has collectively been through it all and come out on the other side far stronger for the experience. Release Me heralds the arrival of a tighter and more enthused band, one with a stronger and deeper sense of who they are.

Fresh off their US tour with the Arctic Monkeys the band returned to the UK in May for a storming string of London dates and, following a tour of Australia with The Strokes, they will return to the UK in August for Reading and Leeds before hitting the road for a full UK tour in September.

UK Dates
28 Aug – Leeds Festival
29 Aug – Reading Festival
1st Sept – Glasgow King Tuts
2nd Sept – Newcastle The Cluny
3rd Sept – Manchester Ruby Lounge
4th Sept – Sheffield Plug
5th Sept – Nottingham Bodega
7th Sept – Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
8th Sept – Birmingham The Rainbow
9th Sept – Bristol Start The Bus
10th Sept – Oxford Jericho
11th Sept – Brighton Audio
13th Sept – Cambridge Haymakers
15th Sept – London ICA

Tuesday 27th July 2010
Pendulum’s year continues to go from strength to strength. Following the weekend’s sensational guest show with The Prodigy in front of 70,000 people at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, Pendulum can now confirm details of their ‘Immersion’ Arena tour – their biggest to date – that’s scheduled for December.

Named after their recently released chart-topping album, the ‘Immersion’ tour is Pendulum’s second major live experience in the UK this year and follows their sold-out tour in May that included a landmark show at London’s Wembley Arena. The ‘Immersion’ tour, scheduled as below, sees Pendulum playing bigger dates than ever before and features special guests Hadouken!

December
1st – Glasgow, Braehead Arena
2nd – Birmingham, NIA
3rd – London, Wembley Arena
4th – Nottingham, Trent FM Arena
7th – Bournemouth, BIC
8th – Manchester, Central
9th – Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
10th – Aberdeen, AECC
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday July 30th at a price of £25 for London and £22.50 for all other dates. They’re available from the 24 hour credit card hotlines on 0844 811 0051 / 0844 826 2826 or online at www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

In addition to the ‘Immersion’ tour, Pendulum are also set to be one of the hottest tips on this summer’s festival circuit with an eclectic range of special outdoor shows including London’s Victoria Park on July 30th as guests to Tiesto and Sonisphere on August 1st where they’re second on the bill to Iron Maiden. They’ll conclude this year’s festival season by headlining the NME / Radio 1 Stage at the Leeds (August 27th) and Reading (August 28th) festivals.

‘Immersion’ heralds a glorious evolution in the Pendulum sound. Following the cinematic orchestration of opening track ‘Genesis’, the album erupts into life with ‘Salt in the Wounds’ which harks back to the band’s underground Drum & Bass roots. Those roots are echoed through ‘Immersion’, with ‘Crush’ bursting with frenetically visceral beats, while the collaboration with The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett on ‘Immunize’ adds an intense industrial undercurrent to its melodic sonic energy.

Despite remaining loyal to their roots, ‘Immersion’ finds Pendulum embracing a greater sense of eclecticism than ever before. The result of joining forces with Swedish metal kings In Flames on ‘Self Vs. Self’ is a groundbreaking fusion between drum & bass and metal that recalls the great cross-genre evolution that Public Enemy and Anthrax developed on ‘Bring The Noise’. By contrast, ‘The Fountain’, which features Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson, embraces both artists’ eagerness to experiment with progressive arrangements and ambient textures.

Tuesday 27th July 2010
True Panther Sounds are excited to announce the first UK tour from Memphis' most upbeat band Magic Kids. This October sees them playing their sunshine drenched sounds from debut album Memphis around the UK, stopping here twice to play 9 shows, including Swn festival in Cardiff. The full list of dates are below.

Their album Memphis is out digitally on August 23rd, the physical date has moved back slightly to August 30th.

OCTOBER
Sat 2nd - London, UK @ Barfly
Tue 19th - Oxford, UK @ Jercicho Tavern
Thu 21st - Bristol, UK @ Louisanna
Fri 22nd - Nottingham, UK @ The Social
Sat 23rd - Cardiff, UK @ Swn Festival
Sun 24th - Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
Mon 25th - Leeds, UK @ Nation of Shopkeepers
Tue 26th - Birmingham, UK @ Hare and Hounds
Thu 28th - London, UK @ Lexington

Thursday 22nd July 2010
The year 2010 marks the Twentieth Anniversary of Cathedral and in order to commemorate the occasion the band will perform a one-off show on December 3rd 2010 at the O2 Academy in Islington, North London.

For one night only Cathedral will be performing two sets, including the entirety of their landmark debut album and Doom Metal classic 'Forest of Equilibrium' where Lee Dorrian and Garry Jennings will be joined by the recording line up Mark "Griff" Griffiths, Adam Lehan and Mike Smail.

This will be followed by a second set of songs performed by the current line up of Lee Dorian, Garry Jennings, Brian Dixon & Leo Smee.

Vocalist Lee Dorrian elaborates: “Cathedral has come along way since those dirge-ridden smoke-filled, cheap lager and sweat infested early rehearsals back in 1990. To be brutally honest, back then we never imagined that we would have continued on a twenty year journey and still be here to tell the tale”.

“A lot of bands that have been around this long tend to shy away from their roots, in favour of more ‘accessible’ material that they wrote in their “maturing” stages. Well, despite the fact that we may have expanded on our sound and style since those early days, we are certainly not embarrassed by our origins, in fact the opposite is true. To commemorate (Commiserate?) this twenty year marathon, we thought it would be a cool idea to regroup the line up of our first studio album for a special one-off show, and perform it in it’s entirety. Fortunately, everyone from those days agreed. This will mark the beginning of the evening, which will be followed by a set of material ‘post-Forest’ bringing us right up to date with our latest album, ‘The Guessing Game’. We are excited about this event and look forward to seeing you there”.

A Kilimanjaro presentation by arrangement with E.G.O

Cathedral
Friday December 3rd 2010 O2 Academy Islington N1 Centre
16 Parkfield Street London N1 0PS

Tuesday 27th July 2010
Don Broco - Dreamboy

Thursday 22nd July 2010
With just over a week to go, and an already stellar line up including exclusive headline appearances from IRON MAIDEN and RAMMSTEIN, plus a wealth of musical, comedic and other entertaining talent on offer, SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH has iced the festival cake with the announcement of a further 20 acts.

On BOHEMIA, current Terrorizer Magazine cover stars ENFORCER will be flying in from Sweden to deliver a set of timeless true heavy metal, with London industrialised metal mob THE DEFILED providing a hard and heavy performance on the Sunday.

The new look JAGERMEISTER stage boasts additions from instrumental stoners KARMA TO BURN, homegrown rockers WINNEBAGO DEAL and industrial metallers OCTOBER FILE on the Friday, plus appearances from Reading thrash-mob MALEFICE and NY Jungle-Punks CEREBRAL BALLZY on Saturday, and Belfast Metalheads SWEET SAVAGE on Sunday.

Over on the RED BULL BEDROOM JAM on Friday, trance rockers YOU AND WHAT ARMY share the stage with Essex screamo mob NEVER MEANS MAYBE. Saturday additions come in the form of Derry grungers NO MEAN CITY, Newcastle prog-metallers THIS IS DEVINE and Belfast rockers STAND UP GUY, with Sunday seeing performances from ex-PLACEBO man Steve Hewitt’s LOVE AMONGST RUIN, epic hardcore mob HEIGHTS, Surrey punk-princesses HEARTS UNDER FIRE, electro-tinged screamo-popsters SACRED BETRAYAL plus the debut UK appearance of French hardcore heavies HEADCHARGER.

As if that’s not enough, the STRONGBOW BOWTIME BAR can confirm some heavyweight additions in the form of Glasgow Death-metallers BLEED FROM WITHIN who play on the Saturday, plus hotly-tipped Norwegian Rock’n’Rollers KVELERTAK on the Sunday.

SONISPHERE takes place at KNEBWORTH HOUSE July 30th - August 1st 2010

Tickets for SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH are on sale now at www.sonispherefestivals.com - with a full weekend ticket going for just £132.50, no booking fee and a host of exclusive performances there is no better value for UK Festival Fans this summer!

Thursday 22nd July 2010
Steven Ansell and Laura-Mary Carter are pleased to announce the release of new single “Heartsink” on August 16th.Taken from their brilliant new album ‘Fire Like This’, “Heartsink” is a trademark BRS track and live favourite.

The duo have been touring heavily since the release of their sophomore album back in Spring and are set to stop off in over 50 European cities before the year is up, as well as a stint of Summer festivals on UK shores.

The track “Heartsink” is a prime example of the DIY spirit that runs throughout the album. Recorded on analogue at Liverpool studio, The Motor Museum, the tracks frantic harmonies and scorching guitars creates a perfect rock song as Steven explains:

"We took the energy and simplicity of that four to the floor beat andlayered it with a guitar sound as aggressive and industrial as possible. Wenever want to make anything too easy to get into, it'd be boring. It's a popsong that we tried to destroy from the inside out basically”

The single comes backed with the track “Into The Night”, a cover from an episode of one of the duos biggest influences; “Twin Peaks”. Originally recorded for a session on Zane Lowe, the reaction to the cover was so positive that making it a b-side made perfect sense!.

The band will play the below UK festival dates and will also play two headline dates this Autumn in London & Manchester:

Upcoming live dates –
24 July- Sheffield, Tramlines Festival // DiS Outdoor Stage
25 July- Oxfordshire, Truck Festival
27 August- Reading, Festival Republic Stage 8pm
29 August- Leeds, Festival Republic Stage 8pm
6 October- Manchester, Club Academy
7 October- London, Electric Ballroom

Thursday 22nd July 2010
As if a tour consisting of Devil Sold His Soul, Norma Jean and Architects was not enough to get anyone frothing at the mouth with anticipation, it has now been confirmed that Lower Than Atlantis have been added to the line-up.

The bands will be ripping through the following places on these dates:

SEPTEMBER
30 - LEEDS Cockpit

OCTOBER
01 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 2
02 - MANCHESTER Club Academy
03 - GLASGOW Garage
04 - NEWCASTLE O2 Academy 2
06 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
07 - NORWICH Waterfront
08 - LONDON Koko
09 - BRISTOL Anson Rooms

Thursday 22nd July 2010
Circa Survive are set to release ‘Imaginary Enemy’ on September 20 through Atlantic Records. It’s the second single to be taken from their brand new album ‘Blue Sky Noise’, which is out on July 26. The band have also announced a UK tour which kicks off at London’s Scala on September 15.

The band have just wrapped up a UK tour which included a rapturously received sold out show at London’s Underworld last week, this marked their second UK visit this year having been over in April to play two exclusive shows (at Manchester’s Roadhouse and London’s Flowerpot), which received a fantastic 4K review in Kerrang! Magazine.

A remarkably volatile live act, Circa Survive have headlined numerous sold out tours while also sharing stages with an array of independent-minded artists, including My Chemical Romance, Coheed & Cambria, The Gaslight Anthem, Pelican, Rise Against, and countless others. The band have additionally performed at a wide range of festivals including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, where their performance prompted Spin to praise frontman Anthony Green’s “crystalline, soprano vocals” which “whip out above the fracas, weaving in and out between Circa’s dueling guitars.” They are also set to play the prestigious Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee this summer.

Produced by Grammy Award winner David Bottrill (Tool, Muse), ‘Blue Sky Noise’ was released to critical acclaim in the US in April (which included a phenomenal 4.5/5 review in Alternative Press - they also graced the cover), it debuted at number 11 on the Billboard top 200 and went straight in at number one on both the Alternative album chart and Vinyl album chart.

The Pennsylvanian quintet formed in 2004 and unleashed their acclaimed debut, ‘Juturna’ the following year. The album – coupled with the band’s relentless touring – saw the birth of a fervent fan following, one which would catapult 2007’s sophomore release, ‘On Letting Go’ to a Top 25 chart debut on the Billboard top 200.

Tour dates as follows:

September
Wed 15 LONDON Scala
Thurs 16 LEEDS Cockpit
Fri 17 OXFORD O2 Academy 2
Sat 18 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms

Thursday 22nd July 2010
Now firmly established as one of 2010’s brightest breaking rock heroes, YOU ME AT SIX commence another rush of activity with the August 29th release of their new single ‘Stay With Me’ on Virgin Records.

Taken from their second album ‘Hold Me Down’ (which debuted at number 5 earlier this year), ‘Stay With Me’ highlights the band’s increasingly sophisticated ability to blend devastating dynamics with immediate pop-fuelled hooks and intense lyrical themes. Formats include an iTunes exclusive which features an acoustic version of ‘Stay With Me’ plus a cover of 'Starry Eyed' by Ellie Goulding (first performed at the Radio 1 Live Lounge in May).

The release of ‘Stay With Me’ heralds another exciting spell of landmark events for a band who are fast turning their cult fan base into a fully fledged mainstream proposition. First up comes the 2010 Kerrang! Awards set to be held at the end of July where YMAS are one of the major contenders at this year’s festivities with nominations for Best British Band, Best Album and Best Single (for ‘Liquid Confidence’).

YMAS will then follow the awards by making their main stage debut at this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals on August 29th and 28th respectively, joining a bill headed by regular touring companions Paramore and pop-punk kings Blink 182.

And to cap an already incredible 2010, You Me At Six will play their second nationwide tour of the year throughout December. Having previously played to a combined audience of 25,000 in March with a tour that culminated at Brixton Academy, demand for the December run has already resulted in four extra shows being added to the initial six-date tour. This time around, an audience of 40,000 people will see the band complete a tour that includes two Hammersmith Apollo shows.

YOU ME AT SIX’s upcoming tour schedule runs as below:

August
28th – Leeds Festival, main stage
29th – Reading Festival, main stage

December
4th – Edinburgh, Corn Exchange (added date)
5th – Edinburgh, Corn Exchange
6th – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
7th – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall (added date)
9th – Bournemouth, BIC
10th – Doncaster, Dome
12th – Manchester, Apollo
13th – Manchester, Apollo (added date)
15th – London, Hammersmith Apollo (added date)
16th – London, Hammersmith Apollo

You Me At Six - Stay With Me Video

Wednesday 21st July 2010
The special 10th anniversary of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2010 is less than a month away. Featuring metal giants such as OPETH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, FEAR FACTORY, TWISTED SISTER, plus a special guest slot filled by MESHUGGAH, BLOODSTOCK is the only outdoor true metal festival in the UK.
With a reputation for introducing new bands to the world of Metal, BLOODSTOCK is also the place to find the best of the unsigned talent, the names who will be on everyone’s lips in the not too distant future, via the huge unsigned initiative known as METAL 2 THE MASSES.

Now, with just four weeks to go, the final winners can be revealed, plus a full rundown of the Saturday line up.

BOURNEMOUTH - METAL 2 THE MASSES WINNERS

FLAYED DISCIPLE
Following the success of 2009's debut EP 'Drawn Viscera', Flayed Disciple have now completed their 2010 self titled EP, containing two new tracks 'Ejaculate While Killing' and 'Exodus', keeping to their soldering iron-hot, thrashing death metal style. Their new EP oozes brutality & potential, showing labels, promoters & the metal industry just how far the band has come, progressively & evolutionarily. Flayed Disciple have set themselves a goal for the future of complete worldwide release of a full length album, and touring in as many countries that will have them. 2010 is purely the beginning for a band that has worked extremely hard to get where they are today, and who has plenty left in them to be lasting faces on the worldwide metal scene.
WEBSITE - www.flayeddisciple.com

BLOODSTOCK are also proud to announce the addition of up and comers COLLAPSE. Drawing from the European melodic metal of acts such as The Haunted and Carcass, infused with the crushing grooves of US bands like Lamb of God and Pantera, COLLAPSE are bound to go down a storm at the SOPHIE LANCASTER stage on the Friday. Says frontman Duncan Wilkinson:

“We can’t wait to play Bloodstock! And on Friday the 13th too! Not only is it perfect timing for us as we’ve just finished in the studio, but it will also see us sharing the stage with some of our personal heroes and musical influences. Bloodstock has gone from strength to strength and this year looks set to be a real stormer. See you down the front “

The BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL 2010 will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from 12th – 15th August.

Weekend tickets are on sale now at www.bloodstock.uk.com

BAND LINE UP SO FAR
OPETH : CHILDREN OF BODOM : FEAR FACTORY : TWISTED SISTER : MESHUGGAH :
OBITUARY : ROSS THE BOSS (with Scott Columbus) : RAGE : ANDROMEDA : BEHEMOTH : DEVIN TOWNSEND : DORO : LEAVES EYES : SUFFOCATION : CANNIBAL CORPSE : KORPIKLAANI : GWAR : AMORPHIS : GOJIRA : SONATA ARCTICA : GORGOROTH : BLOODBATH : BLACK SPIDERS : EDGUY : ENSIFERUM : ONSLAUGHT : SNAKEBITE :
HOLY MOSES : BENEDICTION : ENFORCER : KILLING MACHINE : MITHRAS : THE PROPHECY STEELWING : REGARDLESS OF ME : WITCHSORROW : EVILE : BONDED BY BLOOD : MORDECAI : PURIFIED IN BLOOD : DESECRATION : POWERWOLF : HOSPITAL OF DEATH : SYLOSIS : COLLAPSE

Wednesday 21st July 2010
Japanese Voyeurs have just announced that they’ll be embarking on a UK tour with Against Me! in October.

London noise quintet Japanese Voyeurs (label mates with White Lies, The Cure, Crystal Castles & Ian Brown at Fiction Records) are 5 feral children from the capital's underbelly, dosed up on Gluey Porch Treatments lamenting that they weren’t born 20 years earlier. The band are currently in the studio adding the finishing touches with Garth Richardson, to their much anticipated debut album, which is expected in the Autumn. Expect the unexpected! They received great reviews when they last toured earlier this year, including a fantastic one in the NME.

Please see below for a full list of dates:

October:
22nd Southampton, Mo’ Live
24th Cardiff, Solus
25th Bristol, 02 Academy
26th Coventry, Kasbah
27th Glasgow, QMU
28th Nottingham, Rock City
29th Leeds, Met University
31st Plymouth, University

November:
1st Cambridge, Junction
2nd Oxford, 02 Academy
3rd London, Electric Ballroom

Wednesday 21st July 2010
Just off the road from shows in support of cult heroes The Get Up Kids and a Main Stage performance at Rockness, THE XCERTS are about to embark on a month-long festival jaunt taking in Edge festival, Rhythms of the World and Sonisphere before joining long-term friend and musical admirer Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. on tour.

The Xcerts can now confirm that their second album (and follow up to 2009's 'In The Cold Wind We Smile') will be called 'Scatterbrain' and released in the Autumn through Xtra Mile Recordings. 'Scatterbrain' is the first album by a UK act to be overseen by US producer Mike Sapone (Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, Crime in Stereo…) who began work on the record with the band at his home studio in Bethpage, New York at the start of the year.

The band released the first single from the new album in June; 'Slackerpop', like the majority of the album from which it is taken, it incorporates the pop-sensibilities that made the band's debut so great but also shows a new brilliantly sinister, dirty and earthy quality to the band's sound that has not been evident before. Catch the band at the shows below for a preview of what can be expected on 'Scatterbrain'.

JULY
21st Le Pub, Newport, Wales
24th Rhythms of the World Festival, Hitchin
27th Harley's, Bathgate
28th King Tut's, Glasgow
29th Da Vinci's, Livingston
30th The Doghouse, Dundee

AUGUST
1st Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth
10th Deaf Institute, Manchester *
11th Borderline, London * 12th Rock City Basement *
13th Electric Circus (The Edge Festival) *

SEPTEMBER
18th Southsea festival, Portsmouth
26th Underground Festival, Gloucester
* with Get Cape.Wear Cape. Fly.

Tuesday 20th July 2010
It’s been a phenomenal year for Chiddy Bang. Their debut single, ‘Opposite Of Adults’ entered the UK charts at number 12 and remained in the top 20 for over 5 weeks selling nearly 100,000 copies to date.

Having met at college in Philly in 2008, the duo quickly came up with a fistful of tunes which circulated around the American college circuit like wildfire. In summer 2009 their debut mixtape, ‘Swelly Express’ was uploaded on to myspace and received over 80,000 downloads in a month. Since then the band have been riding on the crest of a wave with Kanye showing much love on his blog and playing support shows with the likes of Wale, Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg, Three 6 Mafia and Mike Posner.

With their debut album ‘Swelly Life’ which they have collaborated with Pharrell amongst others on, is set for release on the 13th September and they have just been announced as the main support for Tinie Tempah on his UK tour-please see below for a full list of dates.

OCTOBER 2010
SUNDAY 10 CARDIFF SOLUS
THURSDAY 14 NEWCASTLE 02 ACADEMY
FRIDAY 15 EDINBURGH POTTEROW
MONDAY 18 MANCHESTER ACADEMY 2
TUESDAY 19 BIRMINGHAM INSTITUTE
THURSDAY 21 LINCOLN ENGINE SHED
SATURDAY 23 LIVERPOOL 02 ACADEMY
SUNDAY 24 SHEFFIELD THE PLUG
MONDAY 25 NORWICH UEA
TUESDAY 26 BRIGHTON CONCORDE 2
WEDNESDAY 27 LONDON KOKO
THURSDAY 28 BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY FIRE STATION
FRIDAY 29 BRISTOL 02 ACADEMY
SUNDAY 31 OXFORD 02 ACADEMY

Tuesday 20th July 2010
Night Horse are back with their highly anticipated sophomore album Perdition Hymns, produced and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, The Sword). Perdition Hymns is a patent demonstration of a group that has quickly become a well-refined song-writing machine. The band has chiseled the six-minute jam style songwriting of The Dark Wont Hide You into the hook-laden gems that comprise Perdition Hymns; with riff driven catchiness and soaring melodies that stick.

Night Horse exploded on to the Los Angeles rock scene in 2008, playing their first ever live show while mixing their debut EP The Dark Wont Hide You for Tee Pee Records. Since then, Night Horse has caught the ears and eyes of critics and fans alike with their unique ability to blend the classic sounds of hard rock and blues music with a much needed breath of contemporary fresh air. “If Sonic Youth had been immersed in an ocean of Allman Brothers inspiration, or Soundgarden had been steeped in late 60s Fleetwood Mac, then they might have turned out something like this. Night Horse take traditional blues-rock, spark it up with riotously noisy flashes and drag the rhythms through an early-90s grunge experience. Moreover, they’re cohesive, charismatic and compelling.”

Songs like "Choose Your Side" and "Shake Your Blues" demonstrate guitarists Justin Maranga and Greg Buensuceso’s flair for intricately weaving guitar leads and rhythmic patterns, much like their classic predecessors Thin Lizzy or The MC5 did, giving room for dexterity and technicality without ever losing power or failing to leave massive sonic impression.

Vocalist Sam James Velde balances his swagger with infectious melody and phrasing. His delivery is deliberate and impassioned, while also being diverse. At times harkening the reckless abandon and attitude of AC/DC's Bon Scott and the refined poise of Free's Paul Rogers, he holds steady to his own confidence and identity while spinning tales of love, loss and regret, without a plea for mercy or a tear to shed. This is best exemplified on songs like "Come Down Halo" and "Black Clouds'.

The rhythm section of bassist Nick D'itiri and drummer Jamie Miller stands as the brick and mortar; the glue that binds taut rhythms and locked grooves together to harness Night Horse's assault. Not to fall below the bar set by greats such as Led Zeppelin, Melvins or early Aerosmith, D'itiri and Miller approach this attack with swing and finesse, giving way to a driving and impenetrable rhythmic force, shining bright on songs like "Angel Eyes" and "Hard to Bear".

Perdition Hymns is a rock and roll classic for current times; a statement of what's to come within today's musical landscape; a missing link to years gone by; and a glimpse into what is about to become.

Tuesday 20th July 2010
STEEL PANTHER are the latest band to be confirmed for the UK leg of OZZFEST 2010. The sunset strip quartet, famed for their outrageously funny and profane shows - where no one is safe from ridicule - make a welcome return to the UK after their recent appearance at Download, and hosting OZZFEST media partner METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE’s GOLDEN GODS AWARDS.

The legendary touring behemoth that is OZZFEST hits the UK with a one-off date at London’s O2 arena on September 18th 2010. Headliner OZZY OSBOURNE will be accompanied on the main stage by KORN, MURDERDOLLS, STEEL PANTHER and SKINDRED, with more acts still to be announced for the second stage. In addition to the music on offer, OZZY and co will take over the entire O2 complex, offering up a Village Of The Damned, with fairground rides, stalls and tattooists.

The 2010 package will be the first UK OZZFEST show in over five years, and is also the first time the O2 features a general admission format on the lower bowl; GA ticket holders will be able to choose between watching the show from seats, or the specially enlarged standing area. Top level tickets will also be available offering the usual seating.

18.09.2010 OZZFEST 2010 O2 Arena Greenwich, London

Tuesday 20th July 2010
Elliot Minor are giving local bands the chance to open for them on their September tour. Bands who would like to be the opening act on the 3 band bill, with a 30 minute set need to register by emailing playwithem@elliotminor.co.uk and further details will be sent by return email.

Bands can choose what show they want to play at and their fans can vote for them to win. The only way to get to play is if you win the vote that will be up at www.elliotminor.com when the list of bands wanting to play is finalized. The page will have links, pics and voting, it will be a great way to also find some exciting new bands.

The dates are:

September
Wed 8th – Norwich, Waterfront
Thr 9th – Nottingham, Rock City Basement
Fri 10th – York, Fibbers
Sat 11th – Manchester, Club Academy
Wed 15th – Huddersfield, Tokyo
Thr 16th – Newcastle, Academy
Fri 17th – Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire
Sat 18th – Aberdeen, Tunnels
Thr 23rd – London, Islington Academy
Fri 24th – Birmingham, Academy
Sat 25th – Dublin, Academy
Sun 26th – Belfast, Limelight

Tuesday 20th July 2010
With a career that has already spanned two decades, The Charlatans release their new album ‘Who We Touch’ on September 6th 2010 through Cooking Vinyl. A 2 CD limited edition package, including exclusive early versions of tracks and additional tracks that never made it onto the album will also be available.

Their eleventh studio album, ‘Who We Touch’ was produced by Youth (Paul McCartney, Primal Scream and The Verve) and was recorded at Britannia Row in London, on the same desk that saw the creation of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’. Featuring eleven tracks, the album must surely rank as their boldest to date, radically broadening their aesthetic remit. It is, says Burgess, “a soulful voyage”, a journey through moods uplifting and profound, dark and delirious and ultimately concluding in blissful optimism. Its sound is inspired by many heroes, yet always sounds like no-one other than The Charlatans themselves.

The Charlatans play the following shows in October:

5th Hatfield, The Forum
7th Newcastle, O2 Academy
8th Edinburgh, HMV Picture House
9th Dundee, Fat Sam’s Live
11th Liverpool, O2 Academy
12th Nottingham, Rock City
14th Leeds, O2 Academy
15th Sheffield, O2 Academy
16th Manchester, Apollo
18th Oxford, O2 Academy
19th Bristol, O2 Academy
21st Norwich, UEA
22nd London, O2 Academy Brixton
23rd Birmingham, O2 Academy

Tuesday 20th July 2010
FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar CHRIS JERICHO and Stuck Mojo mastermind RICH WARD have announced they will return to the UK for a lengthy jaunt in October that will also take in Ireland.

FOZZY, who also feature SEAN DELSON and FRANK FONTSERE, made a whistle stop four shows in three day appearance here in May but now have the time to give fans over here a proper chance to take part in the intense FOZZY live experience.

CHRIS JERICHO sounds the war cry:

"Our fans in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales are some of the best FOZZY fans in the world and we are looking forward to tearing the house down with each and every one of you crazy bastards this October!"

Support bands and more dates will be announced shortly.

FOZZY
October 2010
10th CARDIFF - Millennium Hall
11th SHEFFIELD – Corporation
13th EDINBURGH - Studio 24
14th BELFAST - Spring and Airbrake
15th DUBLIN - Button Factory
16th MANCHESTER - Academy 3
17th LEICESTER – Academy
18th NORWICH – Waterfront
19th SOUTHAMPTON – Talking Heads
20th YEOVIL - The Orange

Thursday 15th July 2010
Titled ‘Absolute Dissent’, the record features 12 tracks produced by the band themselves – iconic frontman Jaz Coleman, guitarist Geordie Walker, bassist Youth and drummer Paul Ferguson – and engineered/mixed by Clive Goddard, who has worked with Youth on a selection of high-profile projects.

‘Absolute Dissent’ will be released on a number on formats, including double coloured vinyl and a Deluxe 2-CD package; the latter will feature a bonus disc showcasing Killing Joke cover versions from bands such as Metallica, Helmet & Spinefarm labelmates Dead By April, whose version of ‘Love Like Blood’ was recently released as a digital single.

The full track-listing for the main disc is as follows:-
1. Absolute Dissent
2. The Great Cull
3. Fresh Fever
4. In Excelsis
5. European Super State
6. This World Hell
7. Endgame
8. Ghost of Ladbroke Grove
9. Honour The Fire
10. Depthcharge
11. Singularity
12. The Raven King

All of these songs are fresh recordings, marking the 30th Anniversary for Killing Joke – the first time the original line-up has worked together in 28 years.

Prior to the album’s arrival, ‘European Super State’ will be released a single on September 6th 2010; it will be available on CD, 7” coloured vinyl + digital formats, and will feature bonus material.

UK shows are lined up for October 2010:-
15th – Picture House, Edinburgh
16th – Hammersmith Apollo, London

Thursday 15th July 2010
There certainly is no rest for the wicked, Lower Than Atlantis have just announced another tour! Not content with tearing up the whole of the UK on the This Is England Tour with TRC, Lower Than Atlantis will also be touring with The Ghost Inside on their UK tour this December. The dates and places are:

02.12.10 Southampton Joiners
03.12.10 Bedford Esquires
04.12.10 Newport Six Feet Under
05.12.10 Manchester Moho
06.12.10 Aberdeen Cafe Drummonds
07.12.10 Leeds The Well
08.12.10 Norwich The Marquee
09.12.10 London Underworld

Thursday 15th July 2010
Violent Soho met playing in the Pentecostal church band in their home town of Mansfield, Brisbane, bang in the middle of Australia’s Bible Belt.

Heavy with angst and boredom the boys started thrashing it out in drummer Michael’s parent’s garage while they were at church. They discovered their love for gigantic four chord chain-saw songs written through a bucket bong haze to blast off the suburban blues.

The Church’s loss was rock’s gain. They worked service industry jobs, self released an album and drove themselves round Australia for 5 years after school. On the other side of the world in New York an Alternative Rock Godhead was stirring, ready to change their lives.

A copy of the album they recorded in their garage found its way into Thurston Moore’s hands. He was down the front head banging at their first gig in New York at the legendary Lower East Side hang out Pianos. The buzz around their punishingly hard live show spread to Rick Rubin, who personally invited them to play his condo in Malibu. Rock Godhead no.2 declared his fandom.

Thurston offered them a deal on his Ecstatic Peace! label and chose the most skilful producer in the genre. Gil Norton (Jimmy Eat World, The Distillers) made the record in Rockfields studio in the Welsh countryside, with mixing duties handled by Rich Costey (Mastodon, Muse, Mars Volta, Interpol). That’s the production team behind the crunchy, layered sound of some of the biggest guitar records of all time (The Pretender Foo Fighters)

Violent Soho are a heavy touring band, having passed through every one horse town in the US twice, honing their ferocious live show that explodes with super-tight hardcore power. Right now they are limbering up for Lollapolooza 2010.

Thick, sludgy grunge treacle pours out of the album from every sweaty pore, from mosh pit numbers like ‘Jesus Stole My Girlfriend’, ‘Son of Sam’ and ‘Bombs Over Broadway’ to more introspective balladeering like ‘Outsider’ and ‘Narrow Ways’.

Low-slung and stoned, Violent Soho’s album is an accomplished half hour alienated monster.

TRACKLISTING
1. Here Be Dragons
2. Jesus Stole My Girlfriend
3. Son of Sam
4. Generation
5. Muscle Junkie
6. Outsider
7. Slippery Tongue
8. Love Is A Heavy Word
9. Bombs Over Broadway
10. Narrow Ways

Wednesday 14th July 2010
Slaves To Gravity have just been announced as main support on the upcoming LACUNA COIL tour!!

26/09/2010 OXFORD / ACADEMY
27/09/2010 LIVERPOOL ACADEMY
28/09/2010 SHEFFEILD / CORPERATION
30/09/2010 GLASGOW / KING TUTS
01/10/2010 STOKE / SUGAR MILL
02/10/2010 LEEDS / COCKPIT
04/10/2010 NOTTINGHAM / RESCUE ROOMS
05/10/2010 EXETER / LEMON GROVE
06/10/2010 PORTSMOUTH / WEDGEWOOD ROOMS
08/10/2010 LONDON / GARAGE
10/10/2010 COLCHESTER / ARTS CENTRE
11/10/2010 NORWICH / WATERFRONT

Wednesday 14th July 2010
Irish rock heroes Hovercraft Pirates have announced more shows for their July tour. The full list of dates is as follows

15 Jul 2010 3 Tuns/ Paul Blue acoustic
17 Jul 2010 Town Mill/ Paul Blue acoustic Mansfield, Nottingham
27 Jul 2010 Nottingham Central Nottingham, Midlands
28 Jul 2010 Rockers Glasgow Glasgow, scotland
29 Jul 2010 Bannermans, Edinburgh
30 Jul 2010 The Venue, Dumfries
31 Jul 2010 3 Tuns, whitehaven
1 Aug 2010 Barfly Camden London
12 Aug 2010 Retro Bar, Manchester
19 Aug 2010 Barhouse Chelmsford
28 Aug 2010 SNO!zone - MILTON KEYNES
29 Aug 2010 Red Lion, Blaina, Wales
29 Aug 2010 Patriot Inn, Crumlin Wales

Wednesday 14 th July 2010
Heights began to evolve just one year ago when the experimentations of five young musicians crashed together. Building layer upon layer of beautifully distorted melody, hard percussion and raw soaring vocals seems to be innate to the quintet who bring their immaculate influences, such as Cult Of Luna, a fresh post-hardcore edge.

Not long after their forming, Heights self-released their debut EP, ‘The Land, The Ocean, The Distance’ which received instant attention and they began to relentlessly tour the UK, earning themselves an infamous live reputation as a band who evoke upmost chaos and insania in even the most placid of crowds.

Now, Heights are touring the UK festival circuit, fresh from Download and T In The Park, they’re set to spend the rest of the year on the road playing everywhere and anywhere, from Basements to Open Air Festivals! The monumental wall is building once again, as they build crescendos of noise for a debut album.

Festival Dates
11th July – T In The Park – Red Bull Stage – Sunday @ 12.35
30th July – Sonisphere
1st August – Underage Festival
6th August – Hevy Festival

Tour Dates
15th July – The Lectern, Brighton
22nd July – Central, Nottingham
24th July – Trillians, Newcastle
2nd August – The Marquee, Norwich (w/The Casino Brawl)
4th August – iBar, Bournemouth (w/The Casino Brawl)
5th August – The Croft, Bristol (w/The Casino Brawl)
2nd September – The Crown, Middlesborough
6th September – O2 Acadamy, Newcastle
7th September – O2 Academy, Birmingham
8th September - O2 Academy, London
17th September – The Underground, Stoke
23rd September – The Croft, Bristol
5th October – The Cockpit, Leeds
22nds October – The Underworld, London (w/Memphis May Fire)

Tour w/ Flood Of Red & House Vs. Hurricane
4th November – The Marquee, Norwich
5th November – The Face Bar, Reading
6th November – HMV Institute, Birmingham
7th November – The Underworld, London
8th November – Joiners, Southampton
9th November – Sumo, Leicester
10th November – The GRV, Edinburgh
11th November – Warehouse, Aberdeen
12th November – Cathouse, Glasgow
13th November – The Underground, Stoke
14th November – The Old Bell, Derby
15th November – The Cavern, Exeter
16th November – The Croft, Bristol
17th November – Nags Head, High Wycombe

Wednesday 14th July 2010
Flash-back to the late 1950's when rock music was becoming the single most infectious phenomenon the world had ever seen. The people at the forefront of this era were the ones who had something inherently special and unique to bring to music. Flash forward to the present and the same is still true, but rock music is now an aggressive match of 'king of the hill', where the only ones standing out are the ones who have the capacity to re-invent rock. Attack Attack! is that band.

Bringing their intensely unique show to the UK for the first time in October 2010 the band commented, “We are so stoked to play for an audience that has never seen us in a place that we have always wanted to visit!" Catch them on the following dates.

OCTOBER 2010 UK TOUR
MON 11 BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY2 0844 477 2000
TUE 12 LONDON RELENTLESS GARAGE 0844 847 1678
WED 13 CARDIFF CLWB IFOR BACH 029 2023 2199
FRI 15 NEWCASTLE O2 ACADEMY2 0844 477 2000
SAT 16 GLASGOW G2 0871 230 7131
SUN 17 MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3 0161 832 1111
MON 18 LEEDS COCKPIT 0113 245 5570
TUE 19 NORWICH WATERFRONT 01603 508 050
WED 20 PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS 023 9286 3911

24HR CC HOTLINE 0844 811 0051

ONLINE www.gigsandtours.com or www.kililive.com

On their sophomore effort, Attack Attack! continue their furious path upwards to the top of the hill, blending the most extreme elements of metal and pop to conjure up what can only be categorized as a new genre all together.

Having sold an impressive 75,000+ albums in the States, Attack Attack! stand as the kings of this ground-breaking new age of music, establishing a legacy that will soon spread around the world.

Wednesday 14 th July 2010
One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past ten years, Austin TX’s The Sword have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness on Kemado Records, toured the world with Metallica, and were one of the first bands to lock into a whole new legion of fans through Guitar Hero. This summer, the band casts its gaze to the stars for Warp Riders, their third full-length and their most ambitious effort to date.

Warp Riders is The Sword’s first concept album, a science fiction maelstrom put to the storming, relentless riffage and pounding rhythms upon which the band has staked its reputation. It’s also their most flat-out, supercharged, adrenaline-pumping work yet, a chrome-plated war machine that lords over the blackened sky. From the street-prowling anthems “Night City” and “Lawless Lands” to the two-part showdown of “The Chronomancer,” to the furious mechanics of closing track “(The Night the Sky Cried) Tears of Fire,” The Sword forces eminent domain ruling over heavy metal for the next decade, and welcome all challengers for an ill-fated shot at the title.

Warp Riders tells the tale of Ereth, an archer banished from his tribe on the planet Acheron. A hardscrabble planet that has undergone a tidal lock, which has caused one side to be scorched by three suns, and the other enshrouded in perpetual darkness, it is the background for a tale of strife and fantasy, the battle between pure good and pure evil. How it’s told – through the dueling lead guitars of J.D. Cronise and Kyle Shutt, and the concussive rhythm section of bassist Bryan Ritchie and drummer Trivett Wingo – underscores the narrative with molten steel and unreal precision.

Produced by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Isis), Warp Riders is the band’s first foray into outsider involvement in the making of an album, having self-produced both their first two LPs for Kemado (2006’s Age of Winters and 2008’s Gods of the Earth). “It was sort of an unspoken thing that we'd use an established producer for this record,” Cronise explains. “We felt it was important on the first two albums to do things ourselves, so we could sort of draw the blueprint of our sound exactly the way we wanted.” Bayles picks up the torch on Warp Riders and delivers the band’s most full-sounding, nuanced recording yet, bringing the music to a new level of face-shredding ferocity. Says Bayles of the experience, “I think there’s a more diverse set of influences coming through in the songwriting. Don't fear: it’s still the Sword, just with a few extra twists. J.D. has gotten more confident as a singer and I think it shows on Warp Riders.”

Everything you’ve loved about The Sword in the past has been magnified, amplified, boosted and gnarlified. Warp Riders is the most accurately realized effort by the band yet, a tribute to comic books, dimestore sci-fi paperbacks, the legacy of FM rock radio, and the all-consuming power of heavy metal.

ALBUM TRACKLISTING
1. Acheron / Unearthing The Orb
2. Tres Brujas
3. Arrows In The Dark
4. The Chronomancer I : Hubris
5. Lawless Lands
6. Astraea’s Dream
7. The Warp Riders
8. Night City
9. The Chronomancer II : Nemesis
10. (The Night The Sky Cried) Tears of Fire

Tuesday 13th July 2010
Los Angeles, CA (July 8, 2010) – Through their official website (www.linkinpark.com), LINKIN PARK has announced a September 14th release date for their new album

A THOUSAND SUNS (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.). The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (U2, Johnny Cash) and Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda, who last joined forces to produce Linkin Park’s 2007 release, Minutes To Midnight.

The band also announced that the first single from the new album will be “The Catalyst,” which debuts on radio worldwide on August 2 and will also be featured on the band’s MySpace Music profile (http://www.myspace.com/linkinpark). Prior to the song’s release, the band and MySpace are teaming up for “Linkin Park, Featuring You,” a unique promotion that gives fans a first-of-its-kind opportunity to collaborate with Linkin Park to produce their own song based on some of the tracks from the forthcoming single.

A winner will be chosen by Linkin Park and their submission will either be included on the band's new album or the winner will be invited to perform with the band on a song on the upcoming record.

Beginning tomorrow, July 9th, fans can go to myspace.com/linkinpark to download audio stems from “The Catalyst.” Fans will be encouraged to adjust the stems and also record and produce their own additional tracks. Fans can use their own music production software to create their song and then upload it to the band via their MySpace page. Once each new version is submitted, the track will be shared in an embeddable player, which anyone can access to rate and comment, as well as click through to record their own tracks. The contest is live as of tomorrow.

The “Linkin Park, Featuring You” promotion is the start of a multi-phase global partnership between the band and MySpace Music. Throughout the next four months, Linkin Park fans worldwide will have access to live shows, exclusive content and special chances to interact with the band like never before through the MySpace Music platform.

“Our albums are the foundation of who we are as a band, and reserving a spot for a fan to play on one of our songs felt like a way to show our dedication to them,” says Shinoda. “There are a lot of unknowns about what might get submitted for this contest, but that’s what makes it fun. Our fans continually energize us with their creativity and dedication, so I think they’re going to come up with something great.”

The band (Shinoda, vocalist Chester Bennington, drummer Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, DJ Joe Hahn and bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell) also recently announced that they’ll be touring Europe this fall, beginning Wednesday, October 20th at the O2 World, Berlin and wrapping Wednesday, November 11th at the 02 Arena, London. Ticket info can be found at www.linkinpark.com.

>A celebration of sound and vision, each of these live performances is designed to be a transformative multi-media experience, complete with a unique blending of music and art and featuring never-before-seen visual technology. In addition, this tour’s setlist, which will be packed with a plethora of the band’s biggest hits, will be the first to showcase material from A THOUSAND SUNS.

European tour dates for Linkin Park are as follows (additional shows to be announced):

9-Oct Maquinaria Festival Santiago, Chile
11-Oct SWY Music & Arts Festival Sao Paulo, Brazil
20-Oct O2 Arena Berlin, Germany
22-Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
23-Oct Tips Arena Linz, Austria
25-Oct Bercy Paris, France
27-Oct Lanxess Arena Koln, Germany
29-Oct O2 Arena Hamburg, Germany
30-Oct MCH Arena Herning, Denmark
1-Nov Hallenstadion Zurich, Switzerland
2-Nov Festhalle Frankfurt, Germany
4-Nov MEN Arena Manchester, UK
9-Nov LG Arena Birmingham, UK
10-Nov O2 Arena London, UK
11-Nov O2 Arena London, UK

Tuesday 13th July 2010
With their now infamous video's still clocking up unbelievable amounts of hits on youtube, OKGO bring their video's to life with a string of live dates in the UK this summer.

OK Go will release a Deluxe Edition of their third album, Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky, produced by ex-Mercury Rev member David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, MGMT), later this year on its own label, Paracadute. It will be distributed in the U.S. by RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and by ADA in the rest of the world.

On 1st March 2010 OK Go released This Too Shall Pass as a single from their album. The video, which was shot inside a Rube Goldberg machine created by OK Go and Syyn Labs engineers, has garnered nearly 14 million views and is the #1 Top Rated (All Time) music video on YouTube.

UK TOUR DATES
7/24 Nottingham, UK Splendour Fest
7/25 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy 3
7/27 Bristol, UK Fleece
7/28 London Electric Ballroom
7/30 Matlock, UK Y Not Festival

Tuesday 13th July 2010
It was with heavy hearts that we all first heard the saddening news about the passing of Stuart Cable, founding member of Killing For Company, former drummer of the Stereophonics and tragically missed son, father, brother and band-mate.

To honour the life’s-work of this talented and giving individual, on July 25th Stuart’s current band members from rock group, Killing For Company, will be releasing a single dedicated to his memory.

The proceeds from ‘Former Mining Town’ will be donated towards the charities, Teenage Cancer Trust and Ty Hafan, the family hospice for young lives.

In the past Stuart regularly involved himself in charitable events, raising funds throughout the years for Macmillan Cancer, NetAid and other charities. He was part of a billboard campaign for Testicular Cancer Awareness in 2002 and recently completed a 50 mile Welsh Cycle Challenge for PACT – Parents & Abducted Children Together, only a few days before his tragic death.

His Killing For Company band members commented: “To think Stu won’t be joining us on stage anymore is a hard thought to face and although his passing is tragic, we hope to draw some positive from this difficult time. As a band, we are honoured and privileged to have shared the experiences we've had with Stu.

We will be releasing the single, ‘Former Mining Town’, and dedicating it to Stuart; he was hugely proud of the album and this track in particular. All funds raised will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust and Ty Hafan.

Not only have we lost a rock legend but also a best friend and the heart of our band. The stage will not be the same without him.”

‘Former Mining Town’ was written and recorded by Killing For Company in 2009 and will be available for download only from July 25th 2010 via iTunes and all other major online stores. Please join us in this worthy cause and pay tribute to the talented musician that has been lost to us all.

Download the single and donate here: http://www.killingforcompany.com/stuart-cable

Tuesday 13th July 2010
Little Fish singer, writer and guitarist Juju says that the band’s recent single ‘Am I Crazy?’ is about “the pain you go through when falling in love” but the title could equally refer to the crazy ride the band have experienced in the last year or so since legendary songwriter/producer Linda Perry heard their demos, flew to the UK to see them play at a pub in Oxford, signed them on the spot and took them out to LA to produce their first album. This has been followed by a hectic touring schedule supporting a who’s who of rock bands including Placebo, Them Crooked Vultures, Hole, Juliette Lewis and, most recently, Blondie. This, plus having three songs on the Rock Band game, a song in the new Hilary Swank movie ‘The Resident’ and a host of great reviews for their live show, as well as Radio 1 play and playlisting on XFM and Kerrang! TV have brought the band to the public’s attention even before the release of this, their first album. The addition of a Hammond player to the Oxford-based two piece has enabled them to replicate the album sound on stage. The album, much of which was recorded live, is released on Custard/Island Records on August 16th.

The songs on the album, titled ‘Baffled And Beat’, are about love, life, betrayal and pain according to Juju. “Our songs are about people. They write away our sickness. They define us by what we are not. They speak of chaos and confusion, relationships, their conflicts and our need for cures. The songs run alongside all that we live; our failings, our contradictions, our hungers, our excesses, our exits, our shadows. A wound opened by betrayal, love, life, is slow to heal. If we bow our head and look to the ground, it is because we are searching for the things we have lost. Mostly the songs speak of the constant strain living has on the nerves, so as to make sense of it. They speak of people with possibilities, of junk in need of hunger and of the pains within us. People waiting on street corners and in cafeterias for love and life to happen, all this knowing that one day affection will burn us and we will make it to happiness. It came to us to sing, to play as the songs ran along with us.’’

Onstage, Little Fish are sensual thunder, drawing you in with dangerous warmth. Most often Juju's self taught guitar style blazes through as Nez vigorously propels himself and beats his way through the songs. "It's like an exorcism," says Juju when the songs come. "They are based on human expression, sometimes things that can't be said are best left sung."

JuJu’s voice haunts and mesmerizes in a similar way to Patti Smith. What’s in evidence throughout the band’s music is passion and intelligence, maybe even a little anger, but it’s melodic and true to the song. The Little Fish album is all real drums – half of it is live – no click track, no over dubs. Linda Perry gave JuJu a really hard time in the studio and pushed her with her writing. According to JuJu, Linda is a, “Fearless, bolshie, American rock star/super star who believes in herself.” It’s rubbed off on JuJu helping to create music with serious attitude. “She would send me away to a room and say don’t come out until you’ve got it finished. She told me she has never been so tough on any artist that’s she’s worked with, but she showed me what I have inside of me and brought the best out in me.” Listening to their music you can hear this creativity in all its glory. “I have to be by myself in a room when I’m writing so no one can hear me shouting and screaming like an exorcist. Some people can write in public, but not me. For me it’s a solitary experience, so I can unlock my lyrics and bare my soul and inspiration.”

The name Little Fish is the result of Juju's daydream "Feel free, I wake up in a head spin. I am me. I am just a Little Fish. I see what I see..."

FULL TRACKLISTING
1 - Darling Dear
2 - Bang! Bang!
3 - Am I Crazy?
4 - Heroine Dance
5 - Sweat N Shiver
6 - Baffled And Beat
7 - You, Me And The TV
8 - Die Young
9 - Luck's Run Out
10 - Whiplash
11 - Hallelujah
12 - Sorry State

See Little Fish live at the following festival dates –
July 10th Chipping, Commotion Festival
July 16th Cheltenham, The Trees Festival
July 23rd Surrey, Redfest
July 25th Oxford, Truck Festival
July 28th Clapham, Ben & Jerry’s Festival
July 30th Matlock, Y Not Festival
July 31st Knebworth, Sonisphere Festival
Aug 7th Newquay, Boardmasters Festival
Sep 26th Gloucester, Underground Festival

Thursday 8th July 2010
Imperial Vengeance have entered the studio to begin recording of their second album, due for release later this year via Transcend Records. The album promises to be a nightmarish tapestry of opiate Victoriana and Kafkaesque atmospheres. Ms. Lori Lewis, the acclaimed soprano with Therion, Aesma Daeva joined the band the studio this weekend for the recording of “The Black Heart of Empire”; bringing her voice to a double slice of IV intrigue - “The Devil in The Detail” and “Veiled Threats Over Cocktails”.

(Left to right: David Bryan, Lori Lewis, C. Edward Alexander)

The band had the following to say:
“Having someone that comes primarily from a classical background, but additionally works in the Metal industry, rather than it being the other way around, was the priority. Both of the new tracks are specifically rooted in specific styles of singing and given Lori’s extensive history with such entities as Minnesota Orchestra, The St Paul Chamber Orchestra, and VocalEssence, she understands the nuances and intricacies involved. It was amazing, she nailed the parts first time in virtually every take.”

Preceding this album release, Imperial Vengeance are set to unleash a special edition DVD of director’s cut videos and extensive exclusive extras on 12th July.

This special edition disc features promo videos for the album track, ‘6th Airborne Division’, shot at the 400 Company studios in London and their Madness cover, ’Night Boat To Cairo’ plus tons of special features including audio commentaries by C. Edward Alexander and David Bryan, unseen production photo galleries, behind the scenes footage – ‘A Gentlemans’s Miscellany’ and ‘The Cairo Cutaway’ and exclusive footage from ‘The Harry Patch Recordings’.

You can catch Imperial Vengeance live when they hit the road with Sabbat in August.
16th August – Bierkeller, BRISTOL
17th August – The Well, LEEDS
18th August – Ivory Blacks, GLASGOW
20th August – Rock City, NOTTINGHAM
21st August – Underworld, LONDON
22nd August – Central Station, WREXHAM

Thursday 8th July 2010
Hot on the heels of recent tours supporting bands such as Billy Talent, You Me At Six, Enter Shikari and Against Me!, CANTERBURY embark on their first major headline tour of the UK & Ireland this October.

The tour coincides with the release of a brand new 6-track mini-album entitled 'Twelve Months', the first proper release since the album 'Thank You' was made available on CD and free MP3 download in late 2009.

The tour starts with a short Irish run, where the band will supported by local heroes HOMESTAR RUNNER, before hitting the mainland where NOT ADVISED and FRANCESQA join as tour partners for the entire run.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 9th July from http://www.canterburythankyou.com

JULY
Tue 27 – LONDON – Koko (w/ Good Charlotte)
Sat 31 - ST ALBANS - Pioneer (charity event w/ Scholars & LightsGoBlue)

AUGUST
Sun 08 – KENT – Hevy Festival

OCTOBER
Sat 09 - DERRY - Nerve Centre (+ Homestar Runner)
Sun 10 - BELFAST - Speakeasy (+ Homestar Runner)
Mon 11 - DUBLIN - Academy 2 (+ Homestar Runner)
Tue 12 - CORK - Old Oak (+ Homestar Runner)
Thu 14 - NORTHAMPTON - Roadmender (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Sat 16 - YEOVIL - Orange Box (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Sun 17 - EXETER - Cavern (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Mon 18 - OXFORD - O2 Academy (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Tue 19 - BOURNEMOUTH - O2 Academy (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Wed 20 - SOUTHAMPTON - Joiners (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Fri 22 - COLCHESTER - Twist (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Sat 23 - MANCHESTER - Academy (Vans Festival)
Sun 24 - COVENTRY - Kasbah (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Mon 25 - LEEDS - Cockpit (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Wed 27 - LONDON - Underworld (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Thu 28 - LIVERPOOL - O2 Academy 2 (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Fri 29 - NEWCASTLE - O2 Academy 2 (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)
Sat 30 - GLASGOW - Stereo (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)

NOVEMBER
Mon 01 - SHEFFIELD - Corporation (+ Not Advised + Francesqa)

Tuesday 6th July 2010
Circa Survive are set to release their brand new album ‘Blue Sky Noise’ on July 26 via Atlantic Records, preceded by single ‘Get Out’ on July 19. The band have also announced a UK tour which kicks off on July 12 in Cardiff and includes a date a London’s Underworld on July 14.

Produced by Grammy Award winner David Bottrill (Tool, Muse), ‘Blue Sky Noise’ was released to critical acclaim in the US last month (which included a phenomenal 4.5/5 review in Alternative Press - they also grace this month’s cover), it debuted at number 11 on the Billboard top 200 and went straight in at number one on both the Alternative album chart and Vinyl album chart.

The Pennsylvanian quintet formed in 2004 and unleashed their acclaimed debut, ‘Juturna’ the following year. The album – coupled with the band’s relentless touring – saw the birth of a fervent fan following, one which would catapult 2007’s sophomore release, ‘On Letting Go’ to a Top 25 chart debut on the Billboard top 200.

Circa Survive launched work on ‘Blue Sky Noise’ in 2008 in a cottage in Doylestown, Pennsylvania (which they named ‘The Creek House’), signed to Atlantic a year later and recorded the album. The twelve songs on ‘Blue Sky Noise’ swell and dissolve into each other, layers of sound build with revving guitars and patterned rhythms, and the ardor of Anthony Green’s vocals allows the record to intensify and suspend, sprawling into vast atmospheric spaces and surging together into dramatic climaxes. Every track stands alone, but each stands taller beside its companions.

A remarkably volatile live act, Circa Survive have headlined numerous sold out tours while also sharing stages with an array of independent-minded artists, including My Chemical Romance, Coheed & Cambria, The Gaslight Anthem, Pelican, Rise Against, and countless others. The band have additionally performed at a wide range of festivals including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, where their performance prompted Spin to praise frontman Anthony Green’s “crystalline, soprano vocals” which “whip out above the fracas, weaving in and out between Circa’s dueling guitars.” They are also set to play the prestigious Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee this summer.

The band were in the UK in April to play two exclusive rapturously received shows (at Manchester’s Roadhouse and London’s Flowerpot), which received a fantastic 4K review in Kerrang! Magazine. They are back for a headline tour in July, full dates as follows -

July
Mon 12 CARDIFF Club Ifor Bach
Tues 13 PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
Wed 14 LONDON Camden Underworld
Fri 16 MANCHESTER Academy 3
Sat 17 BIRMINGHAM Academy 2
Sun 18 GLASGOW King Tuts

Tuesday 6th July 2010
DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL – following on from their small UK headline run of dates in May, their headline slot at the Red Bull stage at Download, main support slot at Slam Dunk Festival and Ghostfest (in Leeds), the band can now announce they will be supporting the mighty Architects on their October headline tour. Friends and past tour partners, Architects will also have Norma Jean supporting, all dates for the tour are below:

September
Thus 30th – Leeds Cockpit

October
Friday 1st – Birmingham O2 Academy 2
Sat 2nd – Manchester Club Academy
Sunday 3rd – Glasgow Garage
Monday 4th – Newcastle O2 Academy 2
Weds 6th – Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Thurs 7th – Norwich Waterfront
Friday 8th – London KOKO
Sat 9th – Bristol Anson Rooms
Other live dates coming up:
6th Aug - Boardmasters Festival, Newquay
8th Aug - Hevy Festival, Kent

The band have also been feeding small, album teaser/tasters across a few key, online sites for the last 4 weeks, in the build up to the album release. 40 second, 2 track video teasers have gone up at Punktastic, Thrash Hits, Rock Louder and the most recent one is currently up at Metal Hammer.com.

After the summer and the Architects dates, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL will be setting off across Europe on a massive month long, headline tour, taking in France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and much more. All dates are up on the bands website/myspace/facebook. The band also have a special, one off ‘Blessed and Cursed’ album launch show on the day of release, July 12th, at the Old Blue Last in East London. Support comes in the shape of the amazing Maths (Holy Roar) and also the equally brilliant Brides (Visible Noise). The advance ticket price is only a mere £2, doors at 7:30pm and DSHS stage time is 9:30pm.

Monday 5th July 2010
DRAGONFORCE, the stellar musicians whose latest ‘Ultra Beatdown’ album charted strongly all over the world, have announced the release of their first live album.

Titled ‘Twilight Dementia’ and produced by longstanding DF collaborator Karl Groom along with band guitarists Herman Li & Sam Totman, this double live set is now confirmed for a September 13th 2010 release on the Spinefarm label.

Featuring 13 tracks, including such pivotal numbers as ‘Fury Of The Storm’, ‘Operation Ground And Pound’, ‘My Spirit Will Go On’, ‘Valley Of The Damned’, ‘Heroes Of Our Time’ & ‘Through The Fire And Flames’, this exercise in soaring vocals & advanced guitar pyrotechnics was recorded across 19 UK shows, with the very best takes lovingly compiled and mixed by Groom, Totman & Li.

Says Herman:
“For years, fans have been asking us to record a live album, but honestly, we never really had the time due to our worldwide touring commitments and studio album recording. However, due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans on the ‘Ultra Beatdown World Tour’, we decided to finally put some real thought into it...

“The idea was to record every single show from the last leg of the tour, so we could pick the best take of each song without needing to do any overdubs in the studio; keeping the whole thing ‘LIVE’ like all the classic live metal albums.

“These recordings really capture the raw sonic energy of a Dragonforce show in fine detail. It is so real that you can hear the noise of the crowd and experience the show as it was that night – you can even hear the guitar pedals being stepped on!”

FORMED IN 1999, Dragonforce – a multi-national amalgam of players at the very top of their game – have spent the past decade proving that virtuoso musicianship and strong songwriting values can appeal to rock fans right across the board; it’s a journey that has seen the band playing sold-out headline shows around the world, including in markets as far afield as China, Hawaii, New Zealand, Russia & Columbia, forging a telling relationship with the ‘Guitar Hero’ franchise, and tucking four strong studio albums under their collective belt, with sales currently topping the two million mark worldwide.

And now, whilst seeking a replacement for recently departed frontman ZP Theart, the band have delivered a set of recordings that successfully highlight the non-stop energy and entertainment-or-bust ethos of the Dragonforce musicians in full live flow.

Monday 5th July 2010
Due to popular demand, Paramore have added two new dates to their forthcoming UK tour. Tickets for the two new shows, in Manchester and Nottingham, will go on sale on Friday July 9th at 9am.

Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore are also set to release Careful, the fourth single taken from their Number One album ‘brand new eyes’, in the UK on July 12.

Hayley (Williams, vocals) says of the song: ‘So psyched to release Careful as a single. It's one of my favourite songs to play at shows... Heavy, fast, and just a really intense song. Hope people get into it!’

he video for Careful is comprised of live footage from across the globe. Shot throughout the band’s 2009 world tour, it allows fans a glimpse into the band’s life on the road. You can watch the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5howHv3F54

Currently on a headline tour of the US, and due to play Reading & Leeds festival in August, Paramore will be back in the UK for a run of headline arena dates in November. The forthcoming UK tour follows their sold out arena tour at the end of 2009, and full dates are as follows:

Date City Venue Ticket number

November
Mon 8 Nottingham Trent FM Arena NEW DATE
Wed 10 Liverpool Echo Arena
Thu 11 Sheffield Arena
Sat 13 London O2 Arena
Mon 15 London O2 Arena
Tue 16 Birmingham LG Arena
Thu 18 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Fri 19 Manchester MEN Arena NEW DATE
Sat 20 Aberdeen AECC

Monday 5th July 2010
Hotly tipped rockers YOUNG GUNS have announced details of the 'All Our Kings Are Dead' tour, which sees the band taking in towns and cities across the UK and Ireland in November and December. The dates follow the bands scheduled July tour and appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals, amongst others. For full live dates, please see: http://www.myspace.com/youngguns. For the 'All Our Kings Are Dead' dates and ticket links, please see below:

NOVEMBER
15: TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Forum
16: GLOUCESTER, Guildhall
17: STOKE ON TRENT, Sugarmill
19: CORK, Cyprus Avenue
20: DUBLIN, o2 Academy 2
21: BELFAST, Speakeasy
23: LEEDS, Cockpit
24: BIRMINGHAM, HMV Institute
25: NORWICH, Arts Centre
27: NEWCASTLE, o2 Academy 2
28: CARLISLE, Brickyard
30: GLASGOW, Garage

DECEMBER
01: PRESTON, 53 Degrees
02: MANCHESTER, Academy 2
03: LONDON, Electric Ballroom
04: BRIGHTON, Concorde 2
05: CARDIFF, Millennium Music Hall

Please note: All tickets go on sale July 9th at 9am.

‘All Our Kings Are Dead’ is release on July 12th, with current single 'Crystal Clear’ out on July 26th. The single, currently playlisted at Radio 1, follows the singles, ‘Winter Kiss’ and ‘Sons Of Apathy’, both of which received great support from the likes of Fearne Cotton, Zane Lowe, Nick Grimshaw and Daniel P Carter on Radio 1, as well as regular rotation across the leading music television channels.

The build up to the release of the album has seen the band complete a sold-out UK headline tour, as well as appearances at the Slam Dunk and Download festivals, not to mention a support slot with Bon Jovi on the opening night of their o2 Arena London residency.

Monday 5th July 2010
“the best, most important rock album for years…No gimmicks, no postmodern guilt-trip bullshit, just punk rock space-cadet genius, Queens Of The Stone Age’s major label debut compromises nothing but still has mass appeal. The new rock royalty have come to claim their throne. Do not miss out on this.” --NME, September 2000

One of Rolling Stone’s top 100 albums of the decade, Rated R from Queens Of The Stone Age marks its 10th anniversary with the expanded, two-CD Rated R - Deluxe Edition (Interscope/UMe), released August 2, 2010.

Added to the original album is a second disc with six B-sides and the band’s memorable summer 2000 Reading Festival concert--featuring nine previously unreleased songs, including live versions of Rated R’s “Feel Good Hit Of The Summer,” “The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret,” “Better Living Through Chemistry” and “Quick And To The Pointless.”

The B-sides are “Ode To Clarissa”; “You’re So Vague,” a spoof of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”; covers of Romeo Void’s “Never Say Never” and the Kinks’ “Who’ll Be The Next In Line”; a live version of the album’s “Monsters In The Parasol”; and a re-recording of “Born To Hula,” an early QOTSA song. The other Reading Festival tracks are concert takes on “Ode To Clarissa,” three songs from the band’s debut album (“Regular John,” “Avon” and “You Can’t Quit Me, Baby”), and “Millionaire,” a song originally from Josh Homme side project Desert Sessions.

Issued in June 2000, Rated R was QOTSA’s breakthrough, the band’s second album but first on a major label. Led by singer-songwriter Homme and emerging from influential California desert rockers Kyuss, QOTSA debuted with a self-titled album in 1998 that instantly earned the group accolades. After a tour, QOTSA returned to the studio with Homme’s long-time collaborator and co-producer Chris Goss (of Masters of Reality) as well as former Kyuss bassist-singer-songwriter Nick Oliveri. The result was Rated R, which guested Screaming Trees’ Mark Lanegan (lead vocals on “In The Fade”) and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford (backing on “Feel Good Hit Of The Summer”). But it was the anthemic “The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret” which became the band’s most popular song.

Rated R was, as its NME reviewer wrote, “the best, most important rock album for years.” A gold album, four Grammy nominations, seven more Modern Rock Top 40s and 10 years later, Queens Of The Stone Age return this summer to the Reading Festival and revisit a landmark album with Rated R - Deluxe Edition

Thursday 1st July 2010
Young Guns release their debut album 'All Our Kings Are Dead' on July 12th and hit the road in support of it this month!

YOUNG GUNS Live Dates:
July
8 The Crypt Hastings
9 Nass Festival Somerset
13 O2 Academy 2 Oxford
14 Face Bar Reading
15 Roadmender Northampton
16 The Garage London
17 Rocksound Stage @ Guilfest Guildford
18 Hippodrome Kingston
21 Luton University Luton
22 University Cardiff Wales
23 02 Shepherds Bush Empire London
24 Takedown Festival @ City Hall Salisbury
25 Crawford Arms Milton Keynes

August
7 Vans Stage @ Boardmasters Festival Newquay Cornwall
8 Hevy Music Festival Kent
23 ABC Glasgow
27 Reading Festival (Main Stage) Reading
29 Leeds Festival (Main Stage) Leeds

Thursday 1st July 2010
Heaven's Basement are back out on the road this July, with their first UK dates with their new singer who will be unveiled this Saturday night at the band's show in Nottingham! Following a very successful European tour with Theory of a Deadman / Halestorm earlier this year (as well as the countless tours they performed throughout 2009) Heaven's Basement really looking forward to returning to some of their favorite places..

Drummer Chris Rivers says
"We've been locked away in the rehearsal room the past 4 weeks with our new guy, its sounding ace and now we're just ready to get back out the road where we belong. We've said it before but we're like babies that have had their toys taken away from us when we're not on tour!! It's only a few dates but we can't wait for these shows!"

Support on the tour will come from Norway's Audrey Horne (who have recently opened for the likes of AC/DC and Motley Crue in Norway) as well as fellow upcoming UK bands the Fallen and Frantic Alice.

The dates begin this Saturday at Central venue in Nottingham, the band then head to Europe for some festivals / Papa Roach support slots before returning on July 23rd in York.

July 3rd – Nottingham, Wildside (Central Venue) (16+)
July 23rd – York, Fibbers
July 24th – London, Camden Underworld
July 25th - Plymouth, The Hippo
July 27th – Sheffield, Corporation
July 28th – Birmingham, 02 Academy 3
July 29th – Southampton, Joiners

Thursday 1st July 2010
TARJA HAS just announced a headline London date for Wednesday, October 13th – only the third time that the former Nightwish singer has played live in the UK under her own name.

The show will take place at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in West London, with a special guest act due to be confirmed shortly.

More immediately, however, Tarja will be releasing a new track, ‘Falling Awake’, on July 19th as a vinyl 10” only via Spinefarm Records UK.

This highly collectible format will be limited to 1000 copies, all of them pressed onto ‘marbled’ vinyl & numbered by hand, and will be available exclusively from online retailer What Records (www.whatrecords.co.uk ).

‘Falling Awake’ is the first track to be released from the forthcoming Tarja outing, ‘What Lies Beneath’ – the second full album beneath the ‘Tarja’ banner, the follow up to 2007’s ‘My Winter Storm’.

This version of the track differs from the one that will appear on ‘What Lies Beneath’ in that it features a special guest appearance from Five Finger Death Punch and former Alice Cooper guitarist Jason Hook. Mixing has been handled, as with much of the new album, by renowned UK producer Colin Richardson, whose track record numbers artists such as Slipknot, Machine Head & Bullet For My Valentine.

The B-side of the 10” is ‘The Good Die Young’ – a specially mixed version of the song from the new Scorpions album, ‘Sting In The Tail’, with Tarja’s vocals now more prominent overall.

‘What Lies Beneath’ is scheduled for release on September 3rd 2010 via Spinefarm Records UK, preceded by single/video ‘Until My Last Breath’ on August 16th.

Further UK shows & festival appearances are being looked into for 2011.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album “White Crosses”, Florida based punk rock heroesAgainst Me! return to our shores this autumn for a full UK tour. The band recently hit the UK performing an outstanding set at the Slam Dunk Festival as well as a few very intimate club shows. They will be joined on the trek by Fucked Up, Japanese Voyeurs and Crazy Arm.

Be sure to catch what is set to be an explosive show at one of the following venues.

October:
22nd Southampton, Mo’ Live
24th Cardiff, Solus
25th Bristol, 02 Academy
26th Coventry, Kasbah
27th Glasgow, QMU
28th Nottingham, Rock City
29th Leeds, Met University
31st Plymouth, University

November:
1st Cambridge, Junction
2nd Oxford, 02 Academy
3rd London, Electric Ballroom

Tickets are priced £12.50 regionally and £14 in London. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday July 2nd.

White Crosses was produced by veteran producer Butch Vig (Green Day, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins) who also produced Against Me!'s 2007 album New Wave. The decision to work with Vig again was a no-brainer. "He gets our band and brings tons of great ideas to the table," says frontman Tom Gabel. "I really can't imagine a better creative relationship."

Against Me! spent the past two years touring non-stop in support of New Wave, which was released by Sire Records in July 2007. Called "the most invigorating, zeitgeist-capturing rock album in years" by Spin, New Wave was named the magazine's "Album of the Year”. It also received the same accolade from Big Cheese magazine and appeared in the Top Albums lists in Kerrang!, Rolling Stone, Blender and Rock Sound.

Forming in Toronto in 2002, Fucked Up have wasted no time in building a legacy and discography that defies belief. Prolific and talented, they combine political commentary with incredible musicianship and a sense of theatre, making music like no other hardcore band in history. They also like to employ creative methods of spreading information and misinformation, adopting bizarre aliases and keeping even the most basic of facts in a state of constant flux. To date, they have released two full-length albums (Hidden World and Chemistry of Common Life) and three ‘official’ singles collections (mining from their seam of countless 7 and 12”s). They are currently working on their third studio album (due 2011) and have the next in their annual Chinese Zodiac 12” series lined up with ‘Year of the Ox’ due this September.

Goofy rawk merchants Japanese Voyeurs, are 5 feral children from the capital's underbelly, dosed up on Gluey Porch Treatments lamenting that they weren’t born 20 years earlier. The band are currently in the studio adding the finishing touchers with Garth Richardson, to their much anticipated debut album, which is expected in the Autumn. Expect the unexpected!

Plymouth hard-twang, roots-punk quartet, Crazy Arm, share their hardcore/punk, '60s protest folk/country and classic rock'n'roll, with Against Me audiences. Their debut album 'Born To Ruin' has been aired on tours with the likes of Propagandhi, Strike Anywhere, Sonic Boom Six, Streetlight Manifesto, Cancer Bat and Frank Turner and Chuck Ragan. Singles released were 'Broken By The Wheel', ' Henry Fabian Flynn' and 'Still To Keep' have been great crowd pleasers but also expect a substantial gorge of new material to shake you in your skate shoes.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Following the successful release of their critically acclaimed new album AMERICAN SLANG, New Jersey-based punk rock heroes, The Gaslight Anthem, are very proud to announce their next European tour.

AMERICAN SLANG debuted at #16 on the U.S Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart selling well over 26,000 units during its first week of release.

The album came in at #18 in the UK, #8 in Germany, #12 in Canada and #2 on the Dutch Alternative Charts.

The UK and Eire dates are as follows:

October:
21st UK London, Hammersmith Apollo
22nd UK Southampton, Guildhall
23rd UK Bristol, Academy
24th UK Wolverhampton, Civic

November:
16th UK Nottingham, Rock City
17th UK Leeds, O2 Academy
18th UK Newcastle, O2 Academy
19th UK Edinburgh, Picture House
20th UK Manchester Apollo
21st IRL Dublin, Olympia
22nd N.IRL Belfast, Mandela Hall

Tickets go on sale this Friday (July 2) at 9AM from www.aloud.com

With AMERICAN SLANG, The Gaslight Anthem have made an extraordinary leap forward. The third long player reveals a remarkably powerful rock ‘n’ roll outfit honed by two years of nearly non-stop touring.

Singer/guitarist Fallon’s passionate lyrical approach has grown more personal and introspective, his raw throated vocals stronger and more resonant against the band’s pulse-pounding dynamic force. Songs like “Bring It On,” “Orphans” and the rousing title track bristle and burn with the spirit of soul, the energy of punk, and the artistic ambition of any hall of famer you’d care to name.

AMERICAN SLANG is the battle cry of a great band finding its own voice and using it to shout to the rooftops and beyond.

2009 was a monumental year for The Gaslight Anthem. The band toured the world in support of their acclaimed album THE '59 SOUND and were featured performers at major festivals including Coachella, Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park, Glastonbury, Pinkpop, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds, Hyde Park Calling, Fuji Rock, Hurricane, Gurten and Roskilde. THE '59 SOUND was named one of the best albums of the year (and, in some cases, the decade) by NME, Kerrang!, Q Magazine, VISIONS, Rock Sound and Big Cheese, and the band also won the "Best International Newcomer" award at last year's Kerrang! Awards.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Led by the single ‘Birds And Planes’, released on digital download and limited-edition 7” vinyl, available just prior to the album on July 26, ‘Growing Pains’ is the sound of a one of the UKs most exciting bands hitting their stride. It comes, following a handful of introductory independent releases over the past year and a bit, after which the band's frontman and creative force Matt Bigland entered Bridlington's Lodge Studios with producer James Kenosha to record the debut, taking place over January and February this year. The result is a storming rock powerhouse of big pop songs driven by the kind of wall shaking undercurrent only a three piece can muster.

Bigland says of the album: "I know it sounds bent but I liked the idea of people to be able to sing along to the songs, even if they were singing about being hated or upset. I wanted to make a record that kicks people in the face whilst getting stuck in their head."

Their career to date was led by the January 2009 debut 7" single ‘My Rock N Roll’, followed by a second single ‘Traynor’, and last year's summer release, modestly titled ‘The Most Powerful EP In The Universe’ - which spawned songs such as ‘Summer Hit Single’, ‘Beach Bug’ and ‘Cat Attack’.

Their live plot to date has seen them tour with a rich cast of bands including a UK/European jaunt with the Pixies in December, and a French tour with Violens for the coveted Les Inrocks tour last Spring. On the festival circuit the band has shared stages with Them Crooked Vultures on the Radio One tent at last year's Reading and Leeds festivals, and they headlined NME's Halloween spectacular at Koko last October. Elsewhere they have performed alongside Future Of The Left, Pulled Apart By Horses and The Automatic, and last summer stormed the festival circuit performing at Bestival, Oxegen, T In The Park, and aforementioned Reading and Leeds festivals.

They will return to the live stage this September with a headline run ahead of the album's release. 'Growing Pains' will be available digitally and on CD / Vinyl.

Dinosaur Pile-Up on tour:
Sep 13th York Stereo
Sep 14th Manchester Ruby Lounge
Sep 15th Notts Bodega Social Club
Sep 16th Bristol Cooler
Sep 17th London KCLSU
Sep 19th Exeter Timepiece
Sep 20th Birmingham Hare & Hounds
Sep 21nd Liverpool Masque
Sep 22nd Edinburgh Electric Circus
Sep 23rd Glasgow King Tuts
Sep 24th Leeds Cockpit
Sep 27th Stoke Sugarmill
Sep 28th Brighton Coalition
Sep 29th Cambridge Haymakers
Sep 30th Sheffield Plug
Oct 1st Crewe The Box

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Having covered every inch of the UK touring the country’s length and breadth, Chickenhawk have established themselves as one of the hardest working bands in the country. The band are joining We Are The Ocean on their UK tour & bringing their unique sound, making it one of the live highlights of the year.

. With their deeply anticipated debut album due for release in October 2010 and a summer of endless UK festivals including Sonisphere, Guilfest & Hevy Festival, Hawk are now a live spectacle to behold. Through their hard work and determination, they have been hailed by Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq, Daniel P Carter and generally lauded where praise for heavy bands is generally not given. Recently Chickenhawk recorded a live session at Maida Vale Studios for Mike Davies Punk Show on BBC Radio 1 & will continue their relentless tour schedule throughout 2010.

Full tordates below:
30th September UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ The Joiners, Southampton, Hampshire
1st October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
2nd October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ ARU, Cambridge
4th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Academy 2, Oxford
5th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wales
6th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ White Rabbit, Plymouth, Southwest
7th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Cavern Club, Exeter
8th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Orange Box, Yeovil
9th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Academy 2, Liverpool
11th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Fibbers, York
12th October UK TOUR w/ We Are The Ocean & Brides @ Corporation Nightclub, Sheffield

Wednesday 30th June 2010
DEAD CONFEDERATE, a five-piece from Athens, Georgia, are all set to unleash their new album Sugar on the UK on August 23rd.

Winter storms are punishingly cold and uncomfortable, but are an important source of water for spring growth. Likewise for Dead Confederate, the series of New Jersey blizzards that besieged the recording of sophomore album Sugar (a reference to the record snowfall) also heralded growth from the darker, somber realm of their critically acclaimed first album Wrecking Ball. With an evolving approach and focused, streamlined sound, Sugar explores new styles beyond the aching, bleak psychadelia of the debut.

That progression was shaped by tours with legends Dinosaur Jr. and Meat Puppets, which increased Dead Confederate’s appreciation for the pioneering musicians of the 80s and 90s that laid the foundation for the band’s sound. New songs that developed were also lighter and tighter, without abandoning the driving guitarwork an

With guidance by star producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, The Hold Steady) Sugar pounds with a weighty, dark alt-grunge fervor that recalls Smashing Pumpkins’ heyday; at other times, the record buzzes with a frantic distortion and howling anger reminiscent of The Walkmen. Psychedelic and prog-rock elements add depth to a broad and diverse direction for the band — perhaps most evident on ‘Run From The Gun,’ which blends harmony and Mellotron into a drifting, airy commentary on war.

For the band, Sugar feels like their first true album, with Wrecking Ball feeling more like a collection of their early songs. That cohesion on Sugar is prevalent even when songs continue the foreboding feel of Wrecking Ball, such as Morris’ wailing political lament of ‘By Design,’ and somber, ominous finale ‘Shocked To Realize.’

TRACKLISTING
In The Dark
Run From The Gun (w/ Ben Wigler)
Father Figure
Quiet Kid
By Design
Mob Scene
Semi-Thought
Giving It All Away (w/ J. Mascis)
Sugar
Shocked To Realize

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Gothenburg Sweden based metal sextet MARIONETTE will embark on “The SlaughTour 2010” of the U.K. this October.

“The SlaughTour 2010” dates are as follows:
Oct. 6, 2010 – Joiner’s, Southampton, UK
Oct. 7, 2010 – Orange Box, Yeovil, UK
Oct. 8, 2010 – Asylum 2, Birmingham, UK
Oct. 9, 2010 – Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Oct. 10, 2010 – Central Station, Wrexham, UK
Oct. 11, 2010 – The Well, Leeds, UK
Oct. 13, 2010 – Kasbah Night Club, Coventry, UK
Oct. 14, 2010 – Hyem, Newcastle, UK
Oct. 16, 2010 – King Tut’s Glasgow, UK
Oct. 17, 2010 – O2 Academy2 Islington, London, UK
Oct. 18, 2010 – White Rabbit, Plymouth, UK

Other upcoming MARIONETTE shows:
July 10, 2010 – Getaway Rock Festival, Gävle, SE
July 17, 2010 – Teen Dream Festival, Backa, Gothenburg, SE
Oct. 1, 2010 – The Rock, Copenhagen, DK

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Superball Music are pleased to announce the imminent release of a new studio album from Oceansize, “Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up”. The band have also announced a full UK tour throughout September and October 2010.

The full UK tour dates are as follows -
Sat 18th Sept Newcastle, O2 Academy 2
Sun 19th Sept Glasgow, Oran Mor
Mon 20th Sept Aberdeen, Café Drummonds
Thur 18th Sept Leeds, Cockpit
Fri 24th Sept Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
Sat 25th Sept Cambridge ARU
Sun 26th Sept Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Tues 28th Sept Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
Wed 29th Sept Cardiff Millenium Music Hall
Thur 30th Sept Stoke, Sugarmill
Fri 1st Oct London, Koko
Sat 2nd Oct Oxford, Academy 2
Mon 4th Oct Bristol, Fleece
Tues 5th Oct Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
Wed 6th Oct Brighton, Concorde 2

Tickets are priced £10 (subject to booking fee) and are available as above.

Doors will be at 7pm and Oceansize will be onstage at 9pm. Support is tbc

Mike Vennart is currently on the road with Biffy Clyro as their touring guitarist.

One of the UK’s true innovators, Oceansize have carved a unique place for themselves in the music scene. Previous albums “Effloresce, “Everyone Into Position” and “Frames”, recent DVD “Feed To Feed” and a series of EP’s have been hugely critically acclaimed. This acclaim, in part recognition that Oceansize look to do things differently to the mainstream. The sound is progressive but never forgets the importance of good songs. Oceansize are a hugely accomplished live act – supporting acts as diverse as Porcupine Tree, Coheed & Cambria, Smashing Pumpkins and Biffy Clyro in addition to sold out headline shows.

The Oceansize album “Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up” will be released through Superball Music on the 6th September 2010.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
LEGENDARY GUITARIST SLASH TO BE RECORDED IN MANCHESTER

Limited-edition live CDs to be made available immediately after his show

It was announced today that Legendary Guns n’ Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash and his band will be recorded at Manchester Academy in Manchester, UK on July 3rd, and will release limited edition, live discs from the band's show that will made available immediately after the performance.

There will only be 1200 double-disc CD sets ever produced. Slash is one of the iconic artists of our day, and has never before done an instant recording – capturing the heat and intensity of the moment and delivering it directly to his fans.

The consumer price of each collectible disc set is £20 ($30 USD) online at www.slashonline.com, and also £20 at the show in Manchester. Discs may either be picked up at the end of the show, or shipped home.

These very special CDs will be fully mixed and mastered on-the-fly specifically for delivery to CD – not to be confused with a “board” mix, which usually just involves plugging into the house sound console and taking their mix. Therefore the quality will be very close to a “studio” mixed live CD.

Slash, known for his iconic top hat and Les Paul guitar, was born in Hampstead and raised in the city of Stock-on-Trent, Staffordshire, in the UK. He has gone on to become one of the most influential and important guitarists in the rock era, transcending both trends and genres.

Earlier this year, he released an acclaimed solo album, "Slash", through EMI in the US and Roadrunner Records in the UK that features a wide array of his pals making guest appearances, including Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie, Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother (who sings on the current Slash radio hit “By The Sword”), Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, and the lead vocalist for his touring band, Myles Kennedy of Alterbridge.

In addition to Slash and Kennedy, other band members that will be featured on the CD set include Bobby Schneck on guitar; Todd Kerns on bass and backing vocals; and Brent Fitz on drums.

Pre-sales for these very special discs will only continue until the total edition size of 1200 units is sold.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
2010 is rapidly turning into the year of Futures. Both the release of their debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and debut mini album “The Holiday” were a critically and commercially acclaimed success - leading to their recent headline show at The Borderline in London selling out in just three days.

The huge word of mouth buzz building on the band resulted in massive interest from a number of labels. On the 23rd June 2010 Futures signed a worldwide deal to Mercury Records.

Ant West says “Everything seems to be falling into its right place for our band. The past year we've had some big decisions to debate but signing to Mercury was one of the easiest for us to make. We have written the debut album and are ready for the studio. Playing music has never been so exciting.. I can't imagine what the next year will bring, but we're ready to take Futures to the next level.”

The band’s debut album is now written and set for release in early 2011 through Mercury Records.

The band are also set to sign a major publishing deal. Futures are dispelling the myth that the British rock scene isn’t producing quality bands. Futures are leading the charge for a whole new generation of great British rock acts…

Formed in 2009, London four piece Futures debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” shows a band at the height of their powers, stamping their footprint as the next wave in the rock world. The band create a stunning mix of alternative rock with pop sensibilities. Futures followed the release of the single with the release of their debut mini album on the 1st March 2010. “The Holiday” mini album consisted of the new tracks – “16”; “Take Me Home”; “Sal Paradise”; “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”; “Holiday”; “The Summer” and “Thank You”. The album was released to widespread critical acclaim and also garnered them a Radio One session at BBC’s Maida vale studios.

Futures is Ant West (vocals/guitar), Casey Roarty (guitar), Christian Ward (bass) and George Lindsay (drums).

Booked by CAA and an accomplished live act, Futures have just headlined the Kerrang stage at the Slamdunk festivals. Further dates are below

Tues 21st Sept Joiners, Southampton
Wed 22nd Sept Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Thurs 23rd Sept The Bordeline, London headline show SOLD OUT
Sat 25th Sept Roadhouse, Manchester
Mon 27th Sept King Tuts, Glasgow
Tues 28th Sept Cockpit, Leeds
Wed 29th Sept Academy 2, Newcastle

Wednesday 30th June 2010
StringerBessant are proud to announce the release of their debut album ‘Yard’ on the 12th July 2010 through Xtra Mile Recordings. ‘Yard’, which was produced by Bruno Ellingham (KT Tunstall, Merz, Delphic) sees both Gary and Jack sharing and swapping vocal and guitar parts on several tracks to sublime effect. Taking their rich, yet subtle, earthy vocals and folk-rooted acoustic guitars and re-arranging them; then planting them in a fertile classic songwriter's imagination, StringerBessant's symbiosis is complete.

As members of nineties Brit-rock band Reef, both men have dealt with both sides of being in a successful band, so the stripped down, genuinely soulful and melancholy musical partnership is a perfect vehicle for these contrasting personal, blues-indebted songs. Free from swagger or rock bombast, the performances breathe life into these gentle yet dynamic songs.

Harmonica and lithe lead lines huddle together upon swaying rhythms while Gary and Jack’s tremulous and expressive vocals swim across the top. Harking back to a bygone era where sheer electric melodies swarmed across simple rhythmic accompaniment – when the song mattered; and evoking an ambience was achieved with emotive words and singing rather than lashings of reverb and endless harmonies – StringerBessant have crafted something great, a world away from anything the two men have previously done.

See them live in July:
14 MAMA STONES EXETER,
16 KOOLA BAR NEWQUAY,
17 MISS PEAPODS FALMOUTH,
21 THUNDERBOLT BRISTOL,
23 THE VIC SWINDON

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Kvelertak are set to release their eponymous debut album through Indie Records on 12th July 2010.

Kvelertak shamelessly draw inspiration from every corner of diversity that can fit into their idea of good hard-hitting and catchy rock'n'roll. The band explore many ideals regardless of genre, but always stay truthful to the basic idea of the band; good songs performed with the tongue-in-cheek attitude of their punk-rock pioneers. Unlike the majority of heavier bands they sing in their native language – adding even more character to their already unique sound.

Releasing their much anticipated debut album, Kvelertak are already well known in Norway for their furious live energy and catchy, melodic, metal-inspired punk rock.

The band have built up a dedicated live following in their native home of Norway and have played to thousands at the likes Roskilde and Eurosonic Festival in Holland.

Their album is produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge

Catch Kvelertak with Converge on tour in UK.
Sat Jul 10 BrightonConcorde2
Sun Jul 11 Plymouth White Rabbit (Matinee)
Mon Jul 12 Ireland Dublin Whelans
Tue Jul 13 Birmingham O2 Academy 2
Wed Jul 14 Glasgow Garage
Thur Jul 15 Manchester Academy 2
Fri Jul 16 London ULU
Sat Jul 17 Colchester Arts Centre

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Violent Soho met playing in the Pentecostal church band in their home town of Mansfield, Brisbane, bang in the middle of Australia’s Bible Belt.

Heavy with angst and boredom the boys started thrashing it out in drummer Michael’s parent’s garage while they were at church. They discovered their love for gigantic four chord chain-saw songs written through a bucket bong haze to blast off the suburban blues.

The Church’s loss was rock’s gain. They worked service industry jobs, self released an album and drove themselves round Australia for 5 years after school. On the other side of the world in New York an Alternative Rock Godhead was stirring, ready to change their lives.

A copy of the album they recorded in their garage found its way into Thurston Moore’s hands. He was down the front head banging at their first gig in New York at the legendary Lower East Side hang out Pianos. The buzz around their punishingly hard live show spread to Rick Rubin, who personally invited them to play his condo in Malibu. Rock Godhead no.2 declared his fandom.

Thurston offered them a deal on his Ecstatic Peace! label and chose the most skilful producers in the genre. Gil Norton (Jimmy Eat World, The Distillers) made the record in Rockfields studio in the Welsh countryside, with mixing duties handled by Rich Costey (Mastodon, Muse, Mars Volta, Interpol). That’s the production team behind the crunchy, layered sound of some of the biggest guitar records of all time (The Pretender Foo Fighters)

Violent Soho are a heavy touring band, having passed through every one horse town in the US twice, honing their ferocious live show that explodes with super-tight hardcore power. All of which was channelled into this huge sounding long-haired blast of rage about getting dumped for the love of Jesus.

Wednesday 30th June 2010
We are very excited to announce that two of the UK’s finest up and coming bands Lower Than Atlantis & TRC, will be combining forces this September/October for the This Is England Tour 2010.

In the post festival drudgery this tour will certainly give people something to get excited about.

The tour will be rampaging through the following towns and venues (I have also attached an image of the tour poster):

THIS IS ENGLAND TOUR featuring TRC & LOWER THAN ATLANTIS

September 8th – Guilford Boiler Room (TRC only)
September 9th – Brighton Freebutt
September 10th – High Wycombe Nags Head
September 11th – Bournemouth IBar
September 12th – Plymouth White Rabbit
September 14th – Bristol Croft
September 15th – Cardiff Barfly
September 16th – Manchester Moho
September 17th – Leeds the Well
September 18th – Glasgow Captains Rest
September 19th – Edinburgh Sneaky Pete’s
September 20th – Aberdeen Tunnels
September 22nd – Middlesborough Bad Medicine
September 23rd – Nottingham Rock City
September 24th – Sheffield Plug
September 25th – Norwich marquee
September 28th – Milton Keynes Underpass
September 29th – Colchester Arts Centre
September 30th – London Purple Turtle
October 1st – Birmingham Eddie’s
October 2nd – Harlow Square
October 3rd – Southampton Joiners

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Over their short career Ethan Kath and Alice Glass have created an unexpected level of excitement and cult loyalty across the globe, clocking up a staggering 50 million plays on MySpace and Lastfm and continually topping Hype Machine's "Most Blogged" chart and headlining Sold Out tours around the world.

The single ‘Celestica’ currently reigns high at the top Pitchforks Best New Music while Radio 1 have both playlisted and made it a ROTW for two weeks in a row.

Their eponymous second album was released on the 24th May.

With a whole host of summer festivals to follow, we are pleased to announce a full UK tour this coming autumn.

The London date for this will be the first all-standing show at the Roundhouse (floor and balcony) with Ethan & Alice spectacularly staged in the round. This is not to be missed.

Tickets go on general release @ 10am, Tuesday May 4 via www.livenation.co.uk

October tour:
Fri 08-Oct Ireland, Belfast, Mandela Hall
Sat 09-Oct Ireland, Dublin, Academy
Mon 11-Oct Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
Tue 12-Oct Bournemouth 02 Academy
Fri 15-Oct London Roundhouse
Sat 16-Oct Bristol Academy
Mon 18-Oct Liverpool O2 Academy
Tue 19-Oct Glasgow, ABC
Wed 20-Oct Nottinhgam Rock City
Fri 22-Oct Manchester Academy
Sat 23-Oct Leeds Metropolitan University
Sun 24-Oct Norwich UEA

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Black Mountain have announced details of the release of their much-anticipated third album, Wilderness Heart. The 10-track long-player will be released through Jagjaguwar Records on Monday 13th September 2010.

They also have announced a UK tour in September. This follows 2 special (sold-out) shows at the Lexington in London in July and a clutch of festival dates over the summer. The full list of dates are as follows:

JULY
11th | Kinross | T in the Park Festival
13th | London | Lexington - SOLD OUT
14th | London | Lexington - SOLD OUT
16th | Southwold | Latitude Festival
SEPTEMBER
4th | Oxford | Academy
5th | Birmingham | Hare & Hounds
8th | Brighton | Concorde
10th | Isle of Wight | Bestival
11th | Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset | End Of The Road Festival
12th | Leeds | TJs Woodhouse Club *
14th | Glasgow | Oran Mor *
15th | Manchester | Academy 3 *
16th | Nottingham |Rescue Rooms *
OCTOBER
7th | London | Shepherds Bush Empire

* featuring special guests, fellow Vancouver-ites Ladyhawk.

Tuesday 22nd June 2010
SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH boasts exclusive headline appearances from IRON MAIDEN and RAMMSTEIN, plus Friday night headliner ALICE COOPER, IGGY & THE STOOGES, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, PENDULUM and more - with over 140 bands set to play - many of whom you will only see at KNEBWORTH this summer. With a wealth of musical, comedic and other entertaining talent on offer, plus FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS for every ticket holder, the £132.50 weekend ticket price - which unlike most festivals carries NO BOOKING FEE - is hands down the best value for money out there.

Now, with less than 6 weeks to go, SONISPHERE has announced a further 10 acts to the already stellar line up.

Hot off the US Bamboozle roadshow, GOOD CHARLOTTE will take to the APOLLO stage on Saturday straight after PAPA ROACH and before PLACEBO for an exclusive festival appearance. Armed with a plethora of catchy tunes, the US Pop-Punksters have 4 UK top 10 singles under their studded belts, making them one of the biggest bands in the world of punk.

With hits such as “The River” - which was recorded with 2009 SONISPHERE guests AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M Shadows and Synester Gates - “Girls & Boys”, “The Anthem”, “Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous” and “Predictable”, there’s no excuse not to sing along at GOOD CHARLOTTE’s only UK festival appearance of 2010.

Another festival exclusive comes in the form of comedian BRIAN POSEHN’s debut UK performance at SONISPHERE COMEDY. You’ll recognise Brian from “The Office - An American Workplace”, as well as his recently released music video “Metal By Numbers”. The funnyman - who has appeared in films such as “The Devils Rejects” and “Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer” and programs including “Just Shoot Me”, “Seinfeld” and “Friends” - looks forward to his first UK performance:

‘’As an American metal head it's long been a dream of mine to attend one of the UK's famous summer music festivals, the fact that I get to make my UK debut at Sonisphere is insanely cool. To be on the same bill as Maiden and Anthrax is a metal nerd dream I never thought would come true. Sonisphere Knebworth is sure to be a three day metal nerdgasm’’

A further 8 bands have also been confirmed, including exclusive appearances from US noisemakers CONVERGE and sludge metallers KYLESA, who both fly in from the States to dish out the decibels on BOHEMIA and RED BULL stages respectively.

There are also some very welcome additions to the JAGERMEISTER stage. As well as sets from TIGER PLEASE, LITTLE LONDON and OUT OF SIGHT, we can confirm a very special headline appearance from reformed metal heroes EARTHTONE 9 on the Saturday. The band are also offering a free 16 track download to jog people’s memories and familiarise themselves with their music at www.earthtone9.co.uk. Says frontman Karl Middleton:

'We are still in shock that we've been asked to play the mighty Sonisphere festival almost a decade after we laid et9 to rest. To say that this year has been full of surprises is an understatement, it is a dream come true for us to be able to play at one of the world's premier metal festivals. We cannot fucking wait to get up there and lay waste to the Jagermeister stage. If you like groove based, heavy, melodic music come and check us
out on Saturday. Rest assured you'll see a band playing with every ounce of conviction, passion and intensity that they can muster. It's going to be beautiful.....and terrifying. See you there. x'

Over on the STONGBOW BOWTIME BAR stage STRAIGHT LINES will play on the Sunday, with CHROME HOOF headlining the Saturday.

Look out for details of more comedy, as well as special guest comperes to be announced shortly.

SONISPHERE takes place at KNEBWORTH HOUSE July 30th - August 1st 2010

Tickets for SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH are on sale now at www.sonispherefestivals.com - with a full weekend ticket going for just £132.50, no booking fee and a host of exclusive performances there is no better value for UK Festival Fans this summer!

Band Line up so far:

IRON MAIDEN **
RAMMSTEIN *
65DAYSOFSTATIC
AFTER THE ORDEAL
ALICE COOPER *
ALICE IN CHAINS **
ALL FORGOTTEN
ALLIES
AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR
ANTHRAX *
APOCALYPTICA *
ARMY OF FRESHMEN
AUDREY HORNE
THE BENDAL INTERLUDE
BIGELF
BLACK SPIDERS
BLITZ KIDS
BOYS WITH X RAY EYES
BOW AND ARROW
BRING ME THE HORIZON *
BURY TOMORROW
CARS ON FIRE
THE CASINO BRAWL
CHICKENHAWK
CHROME HOOF
CKY *
CONVERGE
THE CULT *
DEAF HAVANA
DELAIN *
DIR EN GREY *
DON BROCO
THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER
EARTHTONE9
ENDLESS DARK
EUROPE
EVILE
FAILSAFE
FAMILY FORCE 5
FASTWAY
FEAR FACTORY
FEI COMODO
FIGHTSTAR
FIREBUG
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND
GALLOWS
GENERAL FIASCO
GOOD CHARLOTTE
GU MEDICINE
THE GHOST OF A THOUSAND
HEAVEN’S BASEMENT
HENRY ROLLINS (SPOKEN WORD) *
IGGY & THE STOOGES *
INME
JAPANESE VOYEURS
KARNIVOOL *
KATATONIA
KELLERMENSCH
KYLESA
LACUNA COIL *
LIGHTS GO BLUE
LITTLE FISH
LITTLE LONDON
LOWER THAN ATLANTIS
MADINA LAKE
MARCH OF THE RAPTORS
ME VS HERO
MÖTLEY CRÜE **
MUNICIPAL WASTE
OUTCRY COLLECTIVE
OUT OF SIGHT
PAPA ROACH *
PENDULUM
PHILIP SAYCE
PLACEBO *
POLAR BEAR CLUB
RENEGADES
RINOA
RISE TO REMAIN
RSJ
SABATON *
SACRED MOTHER TONGUE
SICK OF IT ALL
SIX HOUR SUNDOWN
SKUNK ANANSIE
SLAM CARTEL
SLAVES TO GRAVITY
SLAYER *
SOULFLY
STRAIGHT LINES
SYLOSIS
TEK ONE
TERRORVISION
THERAPY? **
THROATS
TIGER PLEASE
TOM HOLLISTER TRIO
TURISAS
THE UNION
TURBOWOLF
WHILE SHE SLEEPS
THEWORLDONFIRE
THE XCERTS
VOODOO SIX

** Only UK performance of 2010
* Exclusive UK Festival Performance

Comedy Line Up So Far:

ANDREW O’NEILL
BRIAN POSEHN
JARRED CHRISTMAS
SEAN HUGHES
TIM MINCHIN

Tuesday 22nd June 2010
RECKLESS LOVE, the Finnish rockers who have burst spectacularly onto the UK scene in the past few months, have confirmed an 11-date ‘Back To Paradise’ tour of the UK starting on September 16th 2010.

With the quartet’s debut self-titled album picking up stellar reviews, plus a spectacular Download Festival debut now firmly under their belt, the time is right for RL (fronted by former Crashdiet vocalist Olli Herman) to return to the UK to give further impetus to a new glitter-coated movement founded on strong songs, equally strong image and the all-consuming desire to entertain!

To date, the band – signed to Spinefarm Records UK – have only visited the UK on two occasions; first, to play a sold-out show at the Barfly club in London, and second, for the aforementioned Download outing, where they packed out the expansive Pepsi Stage tent, being cited as ‘2010’s surprise package’ by Kerrang! magazine.

The full list of ‘Back To Paradise’ shows is as follows:-

SEPTEMBER
16th – Swindon, The Furnace 23rd – Sheffield, Corporation
17th – Nuneaton, Queens Hall 24th – Nottingham, Basement
18th – Manchester, MOHO 25th – London, Borderline
19th – Glasgow, Cathouse 26th – Reading, Sub 89
21st – Aberdeen, The Tunnels 28th – Southampton, The Joiners
22nd – Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire

Special Guesting on all dates will be UK ‘stadium rockers’ Jettblack, whose debut ‘Get Your Hands Dirty’ single & album are currently on release, also through Spinefarm Records UK.


PRIOR TO their ‘Back To Paradise’ tour, Reckless Love release a new digital single ‘Romance’ on July 5th 2010; the single will come complete with two bonus acoustic tracks, including a cover of the Def Leppard classic ‘Hysteria’.

Tuesday 22nd June 2010
VOLBEAT HAVE celebrated the completion of new studio album ‘Beyond Heaven / Above Hell’ by announcing a run of headline UK shows; the first time the Danish quartet – already an arena act in mainland Europe – have embarked on a tour over here.

The band recently made a much-lauded appearance at the Download Festival in Castle Donington, their second showing at this prestigious UK event; they have also shared European stages with the likes of Metallica, AC/DC & Rammstein, showcasing a signature style that that draws equal inspiration from Johnny Cash, Social Distortion & Metallica (!), with tattooed singer/guitarist Michael Poulsen unafraid to show the full breadth of his musical vision.

The list of dates is as follows:-

NOVEMBER DECEMBER
24th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms 1st – Norwich, Waterfront
25th – Dublin, Academy 2nd – Newcastle, Academy II
26th – Belfast, Spring & Airbrake 3rd – Glasgow, Garage
28th – Sheffield, Corporation 4th – Manchester, Academy II
29th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms 6th – Bristol, Thekla
7th – Oxford, Academy
8th – Birmingham, Academy II
9th – London, Electric Ballroom

A Special Guest act will be announced shortly.

Prior to these shows, Volbeat will release their fourth studio outing since first coming together back in 2001; titled ‘Beyond Heaven / Above Hell’ and overseen by regular producer Jacob Hansen, the album – their first for Spinefarm Records UK – is set to be the band’s most varied effort to date, with all aspects of the well-honed Volbeat sound being pushed to new & exciting levels; in other words, more melody, more atmosphere and definitely more power, with the heavier songs – supported by a number of surprise guest appearances – showing that Poulsen & Co. are true (dark) masters of The Riff.

‘A Warrior’s Call’ a song recorded by the band as a tribute to Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler (who also features on the track), is now confirmed to appear on the album.

Tuesday 22nd June 2010
The Sword will be supporting Ozzy Osbourne at the iTunes Music Festival taking place at the Roundhouse in London on July 3rd.

The band is hosting a competition to win pairs of tickets that you can enter by visiting http://www.swordofdoom.com/index2.php

Fans can also apply directly for the chance to win tickets at http://www.itunesfestival.co.uk/

The band are also in town for their recently announced initimate headline show at the Camden Barfly on July 5th that has now Sold Out.

One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past ten years, Austin TX’s The Sword have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness on Kemado Records, toured the world with Metallica, and were honored to grace the past three editions of Guitar Hero. This summer, the band casts its gaze to the stars for Warp Riders, their third full-length and their most ambitious effort to date. Hitting stores on August 23rd via Kemado Records, it is the band’s first concept album and is fittingly grand in scope both lyrically and in terms of musical craftsmanship.

This also marks the first release where the group has worked with an outside producer. Helmed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Isis), Warp Riders is anchored by an epic science-fiction narrative. The storyline is a psychedelic space opera that explores temporal themes of death and rebirth.

Everything you’ve loved about The Sword in the past has been magnified, amplified, boosted and gnarlified. Warp Riders is the most accurately realized effort by the band yet, a tribute to comic books, dimestore sci-fi paperbacks, the legacy of FM rock radio, and the all-consuming power of heavy metal.

Thursday 17th June 2010
Despite having only formed a year ago, Berkshire based quintet Francesqa have wasted little time in carving out a name for themselves. Having played “everywhere and anywhere people would have them”, the band has already notched up shows alongside the likes of The Automatic, Canterbury, Futures and Deaf Havana.
With a couple of well received demos under their belts and an impressive live show on the build, the five-piece headed to Devon to record ‘We Lived’ with producer Peter Miles (The King Blues, Canterbury, Futures). The result, a 5-track affair, is bursting at the seams with soaring vocals hooks and summery guitar lines, coupled with a solid rhythm section that keep proceedings punchy.

Support for the band has come from all angles, but perhaps most unexpectedly from Blink 182 and Angels and Airwaves frontman, Tom Delonge. Delonge picked the band out from thousands of entries to open the Slam Dunk Festivals last month.

The band released ‘Ghosts’ as a single on June 14th, with the 'We Lived' EP set to follow on July 19th.

JUNE
FRI 18: HIGH WYCOMBE, The Blues Loft
SAT 19: BRISTOL, o2 Academy 2
SUN 20: BIRMINGHAM, o2 Academy 3
TUE 22: GLASGOW, King Tuts
WED 23: LIVERPOOL, The Masque
THU 24: NEWCASTLE, o2 Academy 2
FRI 25: SHEFFIELD, o2 Academy 2
SUN 27: LONDON, Barfly
MON 28: HATFIELD, University of Herts
TUE 29: OXFORD, o2 Academy 2
WED 30: CARDIFF, Clwb Ifor Mach

JULY
THU 01: NOTTINGHAM, Rescue Rooms
TUE 13: OXFORD, o2 Academy 2 (w/ Young Guns)
WED 14: READING, Face Bar (w/ Young Guns)
WED 21: LUTON, University of Beds (w/ Young Guns)
SUN 25: MILTON KEYNES, Crauford Arms (w/ Young Guns)

Thursday 17th June 2010
The Like release their Mark Ronson produced addictive new album ‘Release Me’ on August 30th through Polydor. In addition to their UK headline tour dates in September, they have also just been confirmed to appear at Reading and Leeds Festivals as well as international dates on tour with The Strokes.

The album tracklisting for ‘Release Me’ has been confirmed as:
Wishing He Was Dead
He's Not A Boy
Release Me
Walk Of Shame
Narcissus In A Red Dress
I Can See It In Your Eyes
Fair Game
Square One
In The End
Trouble In Paradise
Catch Me If You Can
Don’t Make A Sound
(hidden track: Why When Love Is Gone)

And their tour schedule for the next couple of months looks like this:

July 23rd South Korea Pentaport Rock Festival
July 29th Australia Sydney Hordern Pavilion (w/ The Strokes)
July 30th Australia Melbourne Festival Hall (w/ The Strokes)
Aug 28th Leeds Festival (Festival Republic Stage)
Aug 29th Reading Festival (Festival Republic Stage)
Sept 1st Glasgow King Tuts
Sept 2nd Newcastle The Cluny
Sept 3rd Manchester Ruby Lounge
Sept 4th Sheffield Plug
Sept 5th Nottingham Bodega
Sept 7th Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
Sept 8th Birmingham The Rainbow
Sept 9th Bristol Start The Bus
Sept 10th Oxford Jericho
Sept 11th Brighton Audio
Sept 13th Cambridge Haymakers
Sept 15th London ICA

Thursday 17th June 2010
Having already announced his biggest headline show to date at Brixton Academy, confirmed support for Green Day at Wembley Stadium this month and another Roundhouse performance for the iTunes Festival in July, folk-rock hero Frank Turner unleashes details of his full December UK tour.

Frank's endless touring schedule has recently seen him visit Australia, China, Hong Kong and Israel for the first time. He has also headlined his first of two festivals, Wood, with 2000trees in July. He's playing Glastonbury twice, T In The Park, Reading & Leeds, Latitude plus European and American festivals including Lollopalooza.

Coinciding with the summer festival shows, a limited 7" of 'Try This At Home' is to be released on 2nd August. On the B-side will be two competition winners' compositions, completely in the spirit of the A-side.

Never one to leave his home behind for long, the December dates take Frank from Aberdeen to Oxford. Full dates are below.

December
1st Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 0844 499 9990
2nd O2 ABC Glasgow 0844 477 2000
3rd 53 Degrees, Preston 01772 893 000
4th The Plug, Sheffield 0114 241 3040
5th Regal, Oxford 0871 230 5595
6th Corn Exchange, Cambridge 01223 578 000
7th Guildhall, Southampton 0238 063 2601
8th Lemon Grove, Exeter 01392 263 518
10th O2 Academy Leicester 0844 477 2000
11th O2 Academy Liverpool 0844 477 2000
12th O2 Academy Brixton, London 0844 477 2000

Thursday 17th June 2010
Hotly tipped rockers YOUNG GUNS unleash the latest single from their debut album ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’, in the form of ‘Crystal Clear’ on July 26th. The single follows the singles, ‘Winter Kiss’ and ‘Sons Of Apathy’, both of which received great support from the likes of Fearne Cotton, Zane Lowe, Nick Grimshaw and Daniel P Carter on Radio 1, as well as regular rotation across the leading music television channels.
The build up to the release of the album (out 12th July) has seen the band complete a sold-out UK headline tour, as well as appearances at the Slam Dunk and Download festivals, not to mention a support slot with Bon Jovi on the opening night of their o2 Arena London residency.

Add to this a forthcoming schedule that includes a slot opening the main stage at the Reading & Leeds festivals, and it’s plain to see why being a Young Gun is an enjoyable place to be. The release of ‘Crystal Clear’ perfectly encapsulates the feelings and aspirations, past and present of singer, Gustav Wood.

“Crystal Clear is about growing up and realising that things aren't delivered to you on a plate,” he explains. “But, that in the face of disappointment and disillusionment, holding your head up high is something in itself to be proud of. Against all odds, I've managed to end up being a part of something special that really matters to me, and it has shown me the value of direction and the importance of working towards something.”

It’s safe to say, that any killing time they may have been doing previous to ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’, will be a distant memory for the band.

Thursday 17th June 2010
Lower Than Atlantis have announced a bunch of tour dates which you can see below.

June 19 1:00pm O2 ABC Glasgow
June 20 8:00pm The Varsity Wolverhampton
June 22 8:00pm Face Bar Reading
June 23 7:00pm Supporting Hot Water Music Newport
June 24 8:00pm Central Station Wrexham
June 26 12:00pm Ghostfest 2010 Leeds
July 2 7:00pm Sno!Bar Milton Keynes
July 16 7:00pm with Young Guns The Garage London
July 17 8:00pm Dour Festival Belgium
July 18 12:30pm Guilfest Festival Guildford
July 30 9:00pm Sonisphere Festival
Aug 6 5:00pm Relentless Board Masters Newquay
Aug 8 8:00Ppm Hevy Music Festival Kent

Thursday 17th June 2010
Deaf Havana head out on the road for many live shows over the next couple of months, check the dates out below:

Jun 22 2010 7:30 SLAM DUNK AFTERMATH @ COCKPIT LEEDS
Jun 25 2010 7:30P SLAM DUNK AFTERMATH @ PURPLE TURTLE CAMDEN
Jul 8 2010 8:00P THE CRYPT W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA HASTINGS
Jul 9 2010 7:30P THE GEORGE ANDOVER
Jul 11 2010 7:00P CHERRIES BRIDGWATER,
Jul 12 2010 8:00P WHITE RABBIT PLYMOUTH,
Jul 13 2010 8:00P ACADEMY 2 W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA OXFORD,
Jul 14 2010 8:00P FACE BAR W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA READING,
Jul 15 2010 8:00P ROADMENDER W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA NORTHAMPTON,
Jul 16 2010 6:00P MET LOUNGE PETERBOROUGH,
Jul 17 2010 8:00P BAYFEST ANGLESEY,
Jul 18 2010 8:00P HIPPODROME W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA
Jul 21 2010 8:00P SU BAR W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA LUTON,
Jul 23 2010 7:30P TWIST COLCHESTER,
Jul 25 2010 8:00P CRAUFORD ARMS W/ YOUNG GUNS & FRANCESQA MILTON KEYNES,
Jul 28 2010 7:30P PRIORY DONCASTER,
Jul 29 2010 7:30P WESTCOAST BAR MARGATE,
Jul 30 2010 2:00P STRONGBOW STAGE @ SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH,
Aug 4 2010 6:00P LIBERTIES-IN-TOWN MIDDLESBOROUGH,
Aug 5 2010 7:00P Rock City Nottingham,
Aug 6 2010 7:00P JUNCTION CAMBRIDGE,
Aug 7 2010 8:00P RED BULL STAGE @ HEVY FESTIVAL PORT LYMPNE ANIMAL PARK,
Aug 9 2010 7:30P THE EDGE PORTSMOUTH,
Aug 12 2010 7:30P VANILLA LOUNGE WIGAN, .
Aug 28 2010 7:30P BAR RED W/ THE FIRST KINGS LYNN,

Thursday 17th June 2010
JOB FOR A COWBOY and WHITECHAPEL are to tour together in November 2010 for one of the most furious and brutal tours to hit the UK in a long time.

Both Metal Blade outfits slayed at Download 2010 and can’t wait to team up again after steamrollering through the USA recently.

Jonny Davy from JOB FOR A COWBOY is up for it:

"This is our first European headlining tour and we are beyond excited. We just finished our US tour with Whitechapel and are stoked to bring the party overseas! Fuck Yeah!"

And ALEX WADE from Whitechapel is happy to get back to the UK after making such a mark on their dates with Trivium earlier this year:

"We are really stoked to be coming back over the pond this year with our good friends in Job For A Cowboy. The U.S. portion of the tour was a blast and we are looking forward to crushing the UK and the rest of Europe with JFAC!"

JOB FOR A COWBOY + WHITECHAPEL + Annotations Of An Autopsy

November 2010
4th GLASGOW – Garage
5th SHEFFIELD – Corporation
6th MANCHESTER – Academy 2
7th LONDON – Koko
9th NORWICH – Waterfront
10th WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun Hall

Thursday 17th June 2010
Nottingham's earthtone9 were a band who showed a blatant and consistent disregard for anything approaching conformity throughout their five year existence. Belching into life with the 5/5 Kerrang rated 'Lo-Def(inition) Discord' opus in 1998, they bulldozed, confounded and impressed until their messy implosion in 2002.

But in that half decade they managed to make a mark quite unlike any other band of the era. While half the world was enamoured with the two dimensional bounce of nu-metal or the melancholic, anti-posturing charm of grunge, earthtone9 were delivering a two pronged assault of intense post hardcore aggression and truly melodic experimentation. Never easily pigeon holed, they showed a gleeful awkwardness, a perverse stubbornness to 'not do the obvious thing'. It undoubtedly hampered their commercial progression, but it also marked them out as brave artistic pioneers and an act unafraid to follow their own path.

Throughout their tenure they were compared to an endless number of bands. Tool, Neurosis, Faith No More, Will Haven, Kyuss, Helmet, Deftones - a list as broad and exciting as you could imagine. And while there are clear parallels with a plethora of acts, earthtone9 always maintained a distinct and aggressively singular sound.

And what excites most on listening to 'Inside, Embers Glow...', their 16 track career spanning 'best of' album, is just how cutting edge and downright relevant earthtone9 sound today.

2010 is the ten year anniversary of their defining album - Arc' Tan' Gent. And in a completely surprise move, the band have re-emerged from what looked like total annihilation.

'This is not a rebirth,' laughs bassist Dave Anderson. 'We just got old and wise enough to appreciate that we did something pretty good together, and it was worth celebrating. We're not reforming as such. More reconnecting as friends, and leaving ourselves open to the occasional show to remind people that we fucking ruled once.'

And as to why the band decided to give away the highlights of their musical output, vocalist Karl Middleton explains:

'Most of our releases are hard to find now, so we thought that a compilation would be a cool reminder of what we were about. The tunes that we've chosen are the ones that either still stand up or have an extra special place in our hearts.or both. I'm sure that some people will disagree with our choices, and that's cool, but we wrote the songs so we know best.'

'Plus it'll save people the trouble of bit-torrenting all our albums,' adds drummer Simon Hutchby.

Earthtone9 - as belligerent, contrary and exciting as we remember!

Visit http://www.earthtone9.co.uk to download 'Inside, Embers Glow' for free, or purchase the limited edition digipack

Wednesday 16th June 2010
With a line-up boasting headline appearances from CHILDREN OF BODOM, FEAR FACTORY, TWISTED SISTER, plus a special guest slot filled by MESHUGGAH, BLOODSTOCK can now confirm the final headline slot for BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2010. The Friday night will be closed by Swedish Prog-Metal superstars OPETH, who headlined back in 2008.

"We're pretty excited about coming back to play the Bloodstock festival with Opeth.” States frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt “Myself and Axe will of course be double-fisting since we gonna cause some havoc with Bloodbath as well. We got asked to play since Heaven & Hell cancelled and even though we obviously feel that we cannot possibly match their magic or fill the void, it will be a like a personal tribute show to the memory of Ronnie Dio. So needless to say I'm honoured to play, it will be intimidating and emotional I believe. We'll deliver as usual of course but yeah, I will be thinking about Dio, that's for sure."

Since 1990, OPETH have dazzled audiences with their unique blend of death metal, prog and folk, earning a diverse fanbase through the use of both electric and acoustic guitars, and clean and growled vocals. Their 2008 headline slot earned the band rave reviews across the music press, for a performance that had the assembled mass of metalheads captivated with their intricate, beautifully executed compositions. With special guests MESHUGGAH preceding OPETH’s headline slot, we look forward to an awesome close to the first full day of BOA 2010 on Friday 13th August.

CRUSADER LIMITED EDITION PRINT

In other news, BLOODSTOCK founder Paul Gregory has released a Ltd Ed print of the Crusader artwork. Crusader was not only the first album cover Paul Raymond Gregory painted for Saxon but his first for any band. 25 years later this historic cover is released as a fine art limited edition print of 500 copies worldwide. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and accompanied with a letter of authenticity.

Not only in celebration of 40 years of metal and ten years of Bloodstock but in recognition of Paul's relationship with the band that Headlined the first Bloodstock and gave him eleven covers, Paul has reduced the price of the edition to just £50.00 to the run up to the festival.

Your chance to save over £150.00 and collect a piece of metal's history, the artwork was originally painted in 1983 so is a great collectors piece for any rock / metal fan! The print will be ONLY available at this price between now and 15th August 2010 subject to availability

Print Size 840 x 594 mm

Image size 770 x 465 mm

The BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL 2010 will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from 12th – 15th August.

Weekend tickets are on sale now at www.bloodstock.uk.com

BAND LINE UP SO FAR
OPETH : CHILDREN OF BODOM : FEAR FACTORY : TWISTED SISTER : MESHUGGAH :
OBITUARY : ROSS THE BOSS (with Scott Columbus) : RAGE : ANDROMEDA : BEHEMOTH : DEVIN TOWNSEND : DORO : LEAVES EYES : SUFFOCATION : CANNIBAL CORPSE : KORPIKLAANI : GWAR : AMORPHIS : GOJIRA : SONATA ARCTICA : GORGOROTH : BLOODBATH : BLACK SPIDERS : EDGUY : ENSIFERUM : ONSLAUGHT : SNAKEBITE :
HOLY MOSES : BENEDICTION : ENFORCER : KILLING MACHINE : MITHRAS : THE PROPHECY STEELWING : REGARDLESS OF ME : WITCHSORROW : EVILE : BONDED BY BLOOD : MORDECAI
PURIFIED IN BLOOD : DESECRATION : POWERWOLF : HOSPITAL OF DEATH

Wednesday 16th June 2010
OK Go, the most downloaded band ever, will premier the brand new video End Love TODAY at http://www.okgo.net

End Love is the latest in a series of videos the GRAMMY®-winning band is creating to accompany every song on its album, Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky.

Ok Go continue to push creative boundaries with their new video End Love. They shoot in one take – but in this instance, the take was 21 hours long. Using time-lapse photography, it follows the band from one day to the next, as they unfurl their sleeping bags at a park near their hometown of Silverlake, CA and kick up their heels the next morning with a group of volunteer dancers.

Check the video out here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fpgpanZAw&feature=player_embedded

OK Go will release a Deluxe Edition of their third album, Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky, produced by ex-Mercury Rev member David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, MGMT), later this year on its own label, Paracadute. It will be distributed in the U.S. by RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and by ADA in the rest of the world.

On 1st March 2010 OK Go released This Too Shall Pass as a single from their album. The video, which was shot inside a Rube Goldberg machine created by OK Go and Syyn Labs engineers, has garnered nearly 14 million views and is the #1 Top Rated (All Time) music video on YouTube.

OK Go has announced a world tour taking in America, Canada, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Finland and the UK. The band will be arriving in the UK in July.

EUROPEAN / UK TOUR DATES
7/22 Livorno, Italy Italia Wave
7/24 Nottingham, UK Splendour Fest
7/25 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy 3
7/27 Bristol, UK Fleece
7/28 London Electric Ballroom
7/30 Matlock, UK Y Not Festival
7/31 Penrith, UK Kendal Calling
8/20 Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands Lowlands Festival
8/21 Hasselt, Belgium Pukkelpop
8/24 Helsinki, Finland Tavastia
8/25 Oulu, Finland Oulu Music Video Festival

Tuesday 15th June 2010
The legendary touring behemoth that is OZZFEST is set to hit the UK with a one-off date at London’s O2 arena on September 18th 2010. OZZY OSBOURNE will be accompanied on the main stage by KORN, MURDERDOLLS and SKINDRED, plus a special guest TBC, with more acts still to be announced for the second stage. In addition to the music on offer, OZZY and co will take over the entire O2 complex, offering up a Village Of The Damned, with fairground rides, stalls and tattooists.

The 2010 package will be the first UK OZZFEST show in over five years, and is also the first time the O2 features a general admission format on the lower bowl; GA ticket holders will be able to choose between watching the show from seats, or the specially enlarged standing area. Top level tickets will also be available offering the usual seating.

Headlined by OZZY OSBOURNE, the legendary Prince Of Darkness will lead the charge. OZZY - who’s solo albums have all achieved top 40 chart success in the UK - is currently gearing up to release his 10th studio album “Scream”, which will hit the streets on June 21st. With his recent book “I Am Ozzy” enjoying top 10 positions in book charts the world over, the time is perfect for OZZFEST’s return to the birthplace of metal, and with the awesome supporting cast that OZZY brings with him, fans are in for a truly special day. States OZZY:

“It means a lot to bring Ozzfest back to the UK. This is the first time that we’re bringing Ozzfest indoors. The O2 is the perfect place to hold a festival. Let it rain, let it hail, let it thunder, because we’ll be rocking inside.”

Flying in from Bakerfield, USA, the multi-million selling, Grammy Award-winning KORN will be showcasing new material from their forthcoming new album, “Korn III - Remember Who You Are”, whose first single ‘Oildale (Remember Who You Are)’ is out today.

"We're extremely excited to be playing Ozzfest in Europe” comments guitarist MUNKY. “Ozzy is an absolute legend, mentor, and dear friend of mine, so it's always an honour to perform on the same bill as him. We can't wait!"

OZZFEST will also offer the opportunity for UK fans to give MURDERDOLLS a hearty welcome back from the dead after a six year absence. JOEY JORDISON and WEDNESDAY 13 return with “Women and Children Last” at the end of August, and their set at OZZFEST will see the horror-rockers airing brand new material for the first time since their 2002 debut.

Welsh raga-punks and former KORN touring partners SKINDRED come armed with a truly unique blend of metal, punk, rap and reggae for their O2 arena debut. Charismatic frontman BENJI WEBBE expresses his delight at being part of the most well established touring package in the world of metal.

"Its been sometime since the OzzFest has reached these UK shores, Skindred are highly honoured and excited to be joining the legend that is Ozzy Osbourne and taking part in this monstrous event. The Metal public know this one’s gonna rock harder dan all da res..."
18.09.2010 OZZFEST 2010 O2 Arena Greenwich, London

Tickets for OZZFEST 2010 go on sale Friday 18 June at 9am.

Tickets will be priced at £40 adv (subject to booking fee) and are available from 0871 230 5595, www.kililive.com and usual outlets.

Tuesday 15th June 2010
Following the hugely successful deluxe edition vinyl re-issues of the first three Metallica albums in early 2008 and “...And Justice For All” and “Metallica” in 2009, Universal are set to release the bands sixth album, “Load”, in July 2009.

Metallica are quite simply one of the most influential bands of all time. Multi platinum album, video, single sales worldwide, the band have played to countless millions of fans over the past 25 years. When it comes to musical legends, Metallica are from the top echelon…

“Load” was Metallica’s sixth studio album and was originally released on the 4th June 1996. The album went on to top the Billboard Top 200 charts for four weeks and has currently sold over 5 million copies in the USA alone. Displaying a change in sound and direction for the band (Lars Ulrich is quoted as saying "This album and what we're doing with it - that, to me, is what Metallica are all about: exploring different things. The minute you stop exploring, then just sit down and fucking die") the album brought together, now classic, Metallica songs such as “Ain’t My Bitch”, “Hero Of The Day”, “King Nothing” and “Bleeding Me”. The album was produced by Bob Rock.

The deluxe album will be released in two formats. First a standard 2LP set in 33 1/3 rpm and 180 gram vinyl. The album will be also released as a deluxe box including 4 x heavy 12" records in outer 300gsm sleeves with gloss varnish, box with glossy lamino and lyric sheet insert. This addition to the series will allow Metallica fans the option to hear this legendary album as never before... Louder, Faster, Heavier!!!

The audio is half speed Mastered from the original analogue tapes at Mobile Fidelity for the ultimate listening experience... The best Audiophile Quality….

Enough of the hyperbole….It’s Metallica…..it’s “Load” in deluxe form…what are you waiting for…

Deluxe edition vinyl re-issue of Metallica’s “Load” will be released through Universal on the 26th July 2009

Tuesday 15th June 2010
On the 16th May 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away and the world of music mourned the loss of the greatest voice of heavy metal.

Dio was a truly iconic figure in music, whose work with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and most recently Heaven & Hell defined a genre.

Heaven & Hell were set to be on the road in Europe this summer when news came through that despite the amazing progress he was making Ronnie wouldn't be well enough to tour and those shows were cancelled. But now, remaining members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice are set to play a one off show to celebrate his life and work. The band will be completed by Glenn Hughes and Jorn Lande who will both contribute vocals. Former Deep Purple / Black Sabbath star Glenn Hughes was a close friend of Ronnie’s for many years and performed a musical tribute at Ronnie’s funeral service in Los Angeles. Norwegian Jorn Lande is best known in the UK as the vocalist for power metal band Masterplan, he has also released many solo albums including a tribute to Ronnie. It promises to be a fitting celebration to a man that the metal scene owes so much.

“It's going to be a very emotional occasion. Ronnie loved his fans like no-one else I know - and they loved him. It will be a privilege doing a gig in honour of his memory, and to help towards his charity. Above all, I hope it encourages people to have regular check-ups for this disease. Early detection is vital, and greatly improves the chance of a cure. I know everyone has heard that a million times before, but seeing one of your best friends die because we all think we're immune from this disease, really brings it home. Do it for yourself, your family, your friends. Ronnie would be proud of you.” Love & Peace, Geezer Butler

Tony Iommi says “Ronnie’s passing has left a huge hole, we hadn’t anywhere near finished what we set out to do as a band together. He was so looking forward to the European tour and we hope this appearance will go some way to fulfilling that.”

The Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout” Cancer Fund Program Description

*The fund is committed to the early detection and prevention of cancer through facilitating access to medical screening and medical educational programs.

*The fund supports programs designed to integrate medical knowledge into local communities such as cancer screening programs, education on nutrition in cancer prevention, exercise and overall wellness."

*The goal of the fund is to reduce the risk of developing life threatening cancers by offering access to preventative medical services."

*Furthering the commitment for patients to access to quality medical care related to cancer, the fund seeks to assist families burdened by the cost of caring for loved ones with cancer.“

For further information on the Fund and to make a donation please visit www.ronniejamesdio.com

Tickets for High Voltage festival are priced £135 (for weekend tickets) and £75 (for day tickets). There is no booking fee for Classic Rock Presents High Voltage tickets. Other VIP packages available alongside standard tickets from www.highvoltagefestival.com or 24hr cc ticketline 0871 230 5582.

Friday 4th June 2010
DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL can now announce a special, one off ‘Blessed and Cursed’ album launch show on the day of release, July 12th, at the Old Blue Last in East London. The band will be playing the entire new album from start to finish for the first time ever. Support comes in the shape of the amazing Maths (Holy Roar) and also the equally brilliant Brides (Visible Noise). The advance ticket price is only a mere £2, doors at 7:30pm and DSHS stage time is 9:30pm.

Look out for European and UK 2010 headline tour dates to be announced soon

Current confirmed shows:
26th June Ghostfest – Leeds University / 27th June Ghostfest – Leeds University
July 12th Album launch show – The Old Blue Last, London (£2 advance ticket price)
8th August Hevy Music Festival – Folkstone, Kent

Tuesday 15th June 2010
Picture it: the rustic grind of rural America. The cacophonous crunch and wheeze of motor-driven rock songs accompany the sound of corroded farm implements awakened to service once again. The soundtrack of a time when strip malls will choke with ivy and the vestiges of overdevelopment will be razed and plowed up for acreage. The Legendary Shack Shakers confront an America that is in decay on their seventh full-length album, AGRIDUSTRIAL.

AGRIDUSTRIAL is the statement of an American band fighting back against a society gone mad with greed and the usurpation of basic human dignities. The southern ethos is set on high, as the band explores the stories and values of those that have trod the path from our agrarian past, as testimony to those that will have to live it again. There are songs that praise Jesus (“Sin Eater”) and southern-fried provocateurs (“Dixie Iron Fist”). “Hoboes Are My Heroes” is borne from singer J.D. Wilkes’ recent experience of riding the rails to meet the men that are living on the fringes of America, as well as to absorb the rustic rhythm of that life. “Night Ride” recounts the history of Kentucky’s infamous vigilante farmer’s union, the Night Riders, who wreaked havoc on non-union tobacco farms in the early 1900’s. Time and again, the band looks at their recession-ravaged homeland with a mix of love, anger and prescience.

Even the sound of AGRIDUSTRIAL is a direct response to the present day recession in foreshadowing the looming collapse that awaits to return us back to self-sufficiency. The band went to a blacksmith forge and recorded the sounds of hammers, anvils, tongs, cranks and chains for much of the percussion on the album. Bassist Mark Robertson produced the album, doing a tasteful job of marrying the band’s hard driving rock sound with these organic flourishes. Also key to the band’s sound is the ferocious guitar work of new member Duane Denison, who is fresh off the triumphant Jesus Lizard 2009 world tour. In addition to being a member of the Legendary Shack Shakers, Duane is a member of the Jesus Lizard and Tomahawk. The Legendary Shack Shakers had already earned high praise as one of the best live acts around, with both Jello Biafra and Hank Williams III calling, J.D. Wilkes “the best front man in the world.” Robertson combines with drummer Brett Whitacre to form the Shack Shakers thundering rhythm section. It’s been said many times, but probably never so sincerely; this is a band that you must not miss live.

Catch The Legendary Shack Shakers on the following dates;

July
12th – Glasgow, King Tuts
13th – Sheffield, The Boardwalk
15th – Newcastle, The Cluny
17th – London, The Garage
19th – Brighton, Komedia

Tuesday 15th June 2010
Following on from an incredible performance at last weekend's Download Festival, Welsh four-piece Straight Lines are now getting ready to get back out on the road in support of Elliot Minor and cult heroes The Get Up Kids. Following on from these dates the band will join friends Attack! Attack! for a special tour of Wales. Dates are as follows:

23rd June - Underworld, London supporting The Get Up Kids
24th June - Millenium Music Hall, Cardiff supporting Elliot Minor
25th June - Birmingham Academy 2, Birmingham supporting The Get Up Kids

Welsh Tour with Attack! Attack!
26th June - Merthyr Tydfill College, Merthyr
28th June - Newport Le Pub, Newport
29th June - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
30th June - Sin City Swansea, Swansea
2nd July - Cwmaman Hall, Cwmaman
3rd July - Maesteg Town Hall, Maesteg

In support of the dates Straight Lines release their anthemic new download single 'Loose Change' on 21st June through Xtra Mile Recordings. Taken from previous Kerrang! Radio album of the week 'Persistence In This Game', it showcases the band's furious melodic highs which secured previous single 'Runaway Now' plays from Bruce Dickenson on 6Music, XFM Rock Show and Bethan on Radio 1.

Friday 4th June 2010
After a glorious and effortless run of shows this Spring and some select festival appearances to come over the summer, including a must see home-coming show on Saturday afternoon at Glastonbury, the West Country's favourite sons will head out again on the road this autumn.

Having enjoyed the best gigs of their lives and really appreciated the fervent support from the fans on their sold out April shows, Gary, Jack, Kenwyn and Dom have decided it was too much fun not to do it all over again. Tickets go on sale on Friday 4th June.

The only summer festivals to see Reef at this year:
JUNE
13 ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL, Seaclose Park, Newport
26 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL, Worthy Farm, Pilton
JULY
04 CORNBURY FESTIVAL, Charlbury, Oxford
SEPTEMBER
04 BINGLEY MUSIC LIVE, Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire
18 LEMONFEST, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Devon

They also play the following headline shows in November and December:

***The tickets will be on sale on June 04***
NOVEMBER
26 Truro HALL FOR CORNWALL
27 Portsmouth PYRAMID CENTER
DECEMBER
02 London KENTISH TOWN FORUM
03 Wolverhampton WULFREN HALL
04 Nottingham ROCK CITY

Friday 4th June 2010
Vancouver Canada quintet Mother Mother see the long awaited UK release of their album ‘O My Heart’ on May 31st. ‘O My Heart’ is Mother Mother's second album on Last Gang Records (Metric, DFA 1979, The New Pornographers, Crystal Castles) and since its North American release has achieved great milestones across radio, press and the charts in both Canada and the US.

The album is preceded by the unforgettable and catchy single ‘Hay loft’ on April 19th 2010. Vocalist/Guitarist Ryan Guldemond describes the track as "Your average tale of barn sex gone terribly awry... Daddy's got a gun, ya know..."

Mother Mother are generating much recognition and excitement with their original approach to modern pop/rock music; a beautifully bent portrait of vocal harmony, clever, offbeat lyricism, and dynamic instrumentation. Their sound is best encapsulated on their new album, ‘O My Heart’, produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, The New Pornographers).

Paramount to the rising success of Mother Mother is their live show. On stage, this group of five delivers a vast sound, executing pristine vocal harmonies while utilizing a variety of multi instrumental talents. With engaging stage chemistry, Mother Mother recreates the essence of their recorded music with precision and conviction, whilst never losing touch with the power of spontaneity and abandon. No stranger to life on the road, Mother Mother tour constantly and have built a large and dedicated fan base in North America. They've graced the stage with artists such as Pearl Jam, The Killers and Spoon, and have performed on a diverse array of festival/showcase stages including SXSW, CMJ, Pop Montreal, V Fest, Ottawa Blues Fest, Dawson City Music Festival, Ed Fest, Rifflandia Music Festival and both the Vancouver and Montreal International Jazz Festivals.

With considerable accolades and success in their native Canada as well as substantial headway made in the US, in 2010 Mother Mother turns their sights onto the UK and Europe with a spring release of ‘O My Heart’. They will also be recording the follow up to their acclaimed sophomore album with a tentative autumn release. 2010 promises to be a fantastic year for Mother Mother!

Mother Mother - O My Heart

Friday 4th June 2010
This is the sound of music with real meaning, from a band growing in popularity against all the odds. A band defying expectations and rewriting the rule books on what can and can't be done in rock music. A band with such a natural sense of melody, balanced with seething power and lyrics that enlighten and inspire, a band of brothers and sisters, a band of unique origin. This is the best band you have never heard of. This album is beyond anything you ever heard before in its field. We are Anathema: we're here because we're here.

Anathema return on June 14th with their new album, We're Here Because We're Here. This is the first collection of new material from the band since the 2003 album, A Natural Disaster. A multi-coloured, multi-layered work of unbridled emotion, passion, and intensity, the new album has been eagerly anticipated by their legions of fans around the globe.

The album has been mixed by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), who has described it as “definitely among the best albums I've ever had the pleasure to work on.”

Anathema have been at the forefront of the UK rock/metal movement for many years. They began their journey as pioneers of melodic heavy music, influencing a myriad of bands to follow them, before outgrowing all genres and limitations as they fearlessly explored new territory and new ways to express feeling through sound.

Formed in Liverpool in 1990, the band’s sound and musical vision has continually evolved over the ensuing years while always remaining true to the band’s original goal of creating forward-thinking, meaningful, passionate, and honest music. With each release they moved beyond the boundaries of limited scenes and pigeon holes, creating a complex and emotive atmospheric sound.

Anathema consists of brothers Vincent, Daniel and Jamie Cavanagh, alongside childhood friends John Douglas and his sister Lee, who is an incredible singer in her own right. The line-up is completed by Les Smith, who brings much in the way of production expertise to the band.

There is a deeper bond in the group that transcends usual band politics, ego, and self-interest. They have a shared vision: to make the most incredible music they possibly can, and it seems, despite the lavish praise heaped on the band for their past work, they are about to take the whole thing to a new level.

Friday 4th June 2010
Shining brightly indeed, Starseed is living up to their title track off the new album. Since capturing the attention of the UK media, 'Shine' has also received high acclaim internationally after being released in their homeland of South Africa in April. The single has reached No.1 on the South African rock charts and the video is being screened on all major TV stations. Peace Machine is now available in stores and online across South Africa thanks to securing a distribution deal with Electromode.

With a sound that takes in the epic, melodic rock tendencies of the resurgent grunge scene, Pearl Jam to Alice In Chain, all the way through to the intelligent aggression and energy of hard rock regulars like Cancer Bats, Soil and Alexisonfire. Starseed offer up a sound as dynamically post-millennial as you could wish for.

See for yourself at one of the following live shows:
04 Jun - Inferno, Bournemouth
11 Jun - Download Festival, Derby
19 Jun - O2 Academy2 Islington with Senser
20 Jun - O2 Academy2 Bristol with Senser
21 Jun - O2 Academy2 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with Senser
22 Jun - O2 ABC Glasgow with Senser
02 Jul - Hobo's, Bridgend
10 Jul - The Well (formerly Joseph's Well), Leeds
18 Jul - Barfly, Cardiff, Wales
07 Aug - Purple Turtle, London
25 Sep - London Tattoo Convention, Tobacco Dock
03 Dec - Hard Rock Hell IV, Prestatyn Sands, Wales

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Welsh rockers, Attack! Attack!, currently on tour with Alkaline Trio, have announced details of a huge UK tour for October, as well as a run of shows in June in their native Wales. The band enter the studio later this week to continue work on their forthcoming second album, currently titled 'Transitions', with Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Funeral For A Friend, Twin Atlantic). The first taste of the aforementioned album came last month in the form of single, 'Not Afraid': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia0DTfz6hqc

Full live listings are below:

Fri 25 Jun: ABERTILLERY Empire
Sat 26 Jun: MERTHYR TYDFILL College
Mon 28 Jun: NEWPORT Le Pub
Tue 29 Jun: CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach
Wed 30 Jun: SWANSEA Sin City
Fri 2 Jul: CWMAMAN Cwmaman Hall
Sat 3 Jul: MAESTEG Town Hall
Wed 13 Oct: NORWICH Arts Centre
Thu 14 Oct: NOTTINGHAM Rock City Basement
Fri 15 Oct: STOKE Sugarmill
Sat 16 Oct: MANCHESTER Sound Control
Sun 17 Oct: LEEDS Cockpit 2
Tue 19 Oct: INVERNESS Ironworks
Wed 20 Oct: GLASGOW King Tuts
Thu 21 Oct: NEWCASTLE Academy 2
Fri 22 Oct: LIVERPOOL Masque (Loft)
Sat 23 Oct: LEICESTER Academy 3
Mon 25 Oct: BIRMINGHAM Academy 2
Tue 26 Oct: OXFORD Academy 2
Wed 27 Oct: BRISTOL Thelka
Thu 28 Oct: EXETER Cavern Club
Fri 29 Oct: YEOVIL Orange Box
Sun 31 Oct: GLOUCESTER Guildhall
Tue 02 Nov: PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
Wed 03 Nov: BRIGHTON Audio
Thu 04 Nov: SOUTHEND Chinnerys
Fri 05 Nov: LONDON Underworld
Sun 07 Nov: CARDIFF Solus

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL, the much loved and influential underground UK 6 piece release their first new material in 2 years today, in the form of ‘Callous Heart’. The digital single is now available to buy following an exclusive first play on Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, which also included an interview with lead singer Ed Gibbs.

‘Callous Heart’ is available from itunes now and can be heard/seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oj8PzxB044

The band have now also be confirmed as Red Bull stage headliners on Friday 11th at Download 2010.

The band are also, finally set to release their brilliant new album ‘Blessed and Cursed’ through Century Media on July 12th. Produced by band guitarist Jonny Renshaw and mixed by Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw, The Cure, Sepultura), the album also features vocal contribution from Andrew Neufeld from Comeback Kid/Sights and Sounds, on the track ‘The Disappointment’, a crushingly heavy and brilliant track featuring the largest, sliding riff heard this year.

DSHS are now out on the road for a small run of intimate live dates to support

‘Callous Heart’, which kicked off last night at a sold out Bristol Croft. This will be the first chance to hear some of the new material. Look out for a UK and European full live run to be announced in the coming weeks, as well as an intimate London one off show week of album release.

All remaining confirmed June headline dates (support from The Boy will Drown):< br> 1st June Manchester – Moho
2nd June Glasgow – King Tuts / 3rd June Nottingham – Rock City Basement
Other confirmed shows: