Latest articles by Robert Laing
BS to reform with Dio?
It looks as though a reunion of Black Sabbath members is on the horizon with vocalist Ronnie James Dio - who fronted the band from 1979-1983 - though the band will have a different name.
Mustaine - no new Megadeth album until March
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that the band's new album, United Abominations, will not surface until March 2007 rather than in January as expected.
Bloodstock Festival: Iced Earth announce only UK show of 2008
This August's Bloodstock Festival is already looking to be an unmissable event for metal fans – now it's just got even better.
Win £3,000 worth of musical instruments and gear
Young music entrepreneurs are being given the chance to win £3,000 worth of instruments and equipment.
No Sleep 'Til Donington: more bands added to Download festival bill
Alter Bridge, In Flames, Disturbed and Incubus have been added to the bill of this year's Download festival, set to take place the weekend of June 13-15 at Castle Donington, UK.
Getting Jiggy With It: Glastonbury headliner announced
Hip hop titan Jay-Z has been announced as one of the headliners for this year's Glastonbury.
Rock Solid: Former Darkness members announce UK tour
British rockers Stone Gods – featuring 3/4 of The Darkness – have just confirmed a UK headline tour to coincide with the release of a new single on June 23 and debut album on July 7th. Dates are:
Roots Music: Cavalera Conspiracy announce one-off London show
Cavalera Conspiracy are set to play a one-off show at the London Astoria on Tuesday 17 June.
Feel The Force: lords of shred Dragonforce announce UK tour
Dragonforce are set for a UK tour this September. The tour will follow the release of their as-yet-untitled new album, which is pencilled to hit stores on 25th August.
It's Official: Scott Weiland is out of Velvet Revolver
Slash sure knows how to pick lead singers.
14 Years Of Silence: Axl Rose finishes Chinese Democracy
According to the NME.com, Guns N' Roses have reportedly completed work on Chinese Democracy the album that Axl Rose has been working on for the past 14 years.
Cold Shoulder: Celtic Frost split up (again)
Legendary Swiss extreme metal band Celtic Frost are no more – but it's still not clear why.
Northern Lights: Manchester guitar show in May
The North West Guitar Show in Manchester returns on 11 May for its tenth anniversary with a new one-day format packing plenty of six-string goodness.
Video Killed The Radio Star: Seymour Duncan launchesYouTube competition
Seymour Duncan is offering guitarists and bassists worldwide the chance to win prizes in an worldwide compeition to be hosted on YouTube.com beginning May 1st.