Metallica drummer downloaded his own album illegally!
"I figured if there is anybody that has a right to download Death Magnetic for free, it's me. I sat there one night at my house with about six of my friends and a bottle of wine. We found it - this was like two or three days after Death Magnetic leaked. I was like, 'You know what? I've gotta try this.' So we sat there, and thirty minutes later, I had Death Magnetic in my computer. It was kind...
MxPx post cover of Descendents song
MxPx have posted yet another new song off their forthcoming cover album 'On The Cover II', which is set for a March 10th release via Tooth & Nail records.
NOFX post tracklisting for new album
NOFX are gearing up to release their 12th studio album this April via Fat Wreck Chords. The new record is titled 'Coaster' and is the follow up to 2006's 'Wolves In Wolves' Clothing'.
Propagandhi stream new album
Canada's favourite punk rockers Propagandhi are currently streaming their brand new album 'Supporting Caste', which is out on March 10th and the bands first in almost 4 years!
Bring Me The Horizon & Cancer Bats Australian tour
First they gave us a pudding, and now Yorkshire has delivered us their next claim to fame, Bring Me The Horizon. With a penchant for the heavy, these five young British lads have built their hugely loyal fan base by refusing to be confined by boundaries and rules, they just wrote what they wanted to hear and play. It’s not often scene kids, screamo fans and metal-heads can agree on a ...
Have Heart Australian tour
Have Heart have grown from a regional hardcore band with a passionate following to Boston’s worldwide hardcore torch-bearers that have played every continent except Africa and Antarctica, selling out venues along the way. This May the band returns to our shores for their first headline Australian tour. Tickets are on sale Friday March 6.
Megadeth issue open letter to Metallica
Metallica as you know has been selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (on April 4th). So, it is with much respect that I say congratulations!
Axl Rose calls Slash a "cancer" and doesn't care about new album
Guns N' Roses frontman and only remaining original memeber Axl Rose has put to rest any rumours or possibilities of a GN'R reunion in a recent interview, saying "I suppose (former bass player) Duff (McKagan) could play guitar on something somewhere but there's zero possibility of me having anything to do with Slash… In a nutshell, personally I consider him a cancer and better removed, ...
Lily Allen sick of music ?
"When I took a break between one album and the other, still getting all that attention, you start weighing it all up, and it's like, 'I don't like this. This is my time off. I've been on tour for two years. This isn't my job to walk out of the house and be followed by 30 guys with cameras all day.' That's when you start going, 'F--- this sh--.'"
Kanye West says give Chris Brown a break
Musical genius and the second coming of Christ Kanye West has asked if we can give Chris Brown a break. During a recent performace Kanye said, "Can't we give Chris a break? ... I know I make mistakes in life."
All Time Low post new blog
Pop punk band All Time Low have posted a new studio video update on their Glamour Kills blog. The band are currently recording the follow up to 2007's 'So Wrong, It's Right'.
As I Lay Dying to release DVD
As I Lay Dying are preparing to release their first ever DVD. Here's the official word: San Diego based Grammy Nominated metalers As I Lay Dying have appeared on Taste Of Chaos, Ozzfest, headlined the 2006 Sounds Of The Underground tour, Cornerstone, Bamboozle 2006 and just about every significant hard music festival around the globe. With This Is Who We Are, As I Lay Dying steps into new territor...
Obituary finish new album
Death metal band Obituary have completed work on the follow up to 2007's 'Xecutioner's Return'. The yet to be titled album is slated for a May/June release via Candlelight Records.
Ghost Town/Earthlings tour
Gold Coast band Ghost Town will be touring with Earthlings from Port Macquarie in March/April. Ghost Town recently released their debut EP titled "The Way The World Ends" and Earthlings released a demo last year.
Megadeth recording new album
Metal titans Megadeth are currently recording their new album with legendary producer Andy Sneap, who also produced their last album 'United Abominations' in 2007.
Enter Shikari post new song
Enter Shikari has uploaded a song off their forthcoming album for download. The new album, titled 'Common Dreads', wich will be released in May this year.
Jaguar Love change lineup
"We are going to be touring as a two piece, playing to a drum machine. We will be playing only 3 songs from the record, (Highways of Gold, Bats over the Pacific, and Jaguar Pirates) but they sound a bit different now, it's almost like we remixed them and are playing the remixes.
Emmure to release new album
"If you loved Goodbye To The Gallows and The Respect Issue or even if you didn't, this should be a pleasant surprise. Obviously all bands say that, but we plan on delivering the heaviest most energetic album of 2009."
Deez Nuts heading to the U.S
Melbourne's own Deez Nuts will be heading to the U.S on a tour with Ferret metalcore band Ligeia in May and June. Deez Nuts released their debut album 'Stay True' in 2008 via Stomp.
The Getaway Plan call it quits
After five years of touring and one year after the release of their breakthrough album ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms’, Melbourne quartet The Getaway Plan have decided to call it quits. The announcement comes after a successful 2008 for the band, which concluded with a national spot on the Big Day Out circuit. In addition, 2008 saw the band gain two hit singles (‘Where The City ...
