Latest articles by Robert Laing
Coxon back in Blur
It looks like influential guitarist Graham Coxon has finally decided bury the indie hatchet with his former band and return to Blur after months of rumours.
Riff power! A new guitar playing world record is set
More than 1,680 guitar players turned out to rock on Sunday in Kansas City – and set a new world record in the process.
Iron Maiden to play Brixton Academy in June
Metal legends Iron Maiden will play their last UK show for at least a year on 24th June with a special appearnce at London's 4,800 capacity Brixton Academy.
Classic Satriani album to get 20th anniversary reissue
Joe Satriani's breakthrough 1987 album Surfing With The Alien will be re-released on August 7 to celebrate its 20th anniversary – and will be packaged with a second bonus disc for good measure.
Ozzy wants a new Black Sabbath album... and not with Dio
He may be releasing a new solo album – Black Rain – this month but metal / docu-soap legend Ozzy Osbourne isn't ruling out another album with Black Sabbath, in fact he's very keen on the idea:
Smiths guitarist writes song for reunited Crowded House
Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, has helped to write a song for the first new Crowded House album in 14 years.
Beatles/Metallica hybrid tribute band announce new album
Beatallica - the band that melds Beatles and Metallica songs in an inspired metal style - have announced a new album for a 9 July release. The title? Sgt Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band, of course!
Guitar playing world record attempt set for June
An attempt to break the world record for the largest ensemble performance of the same song in history will be made in June featuring 2,000 guitarists – and they'll be playing a Deep Purple classic.
Hendrix and U2 guitars sell at charity auction
Jimi Hendrix's red 1966 Fender Mustang has fetched $400,000 in a charity auction, according to Reuters.
Velvet Revolver album delayed but UK tour dates for June
Velvet Revolver's second album Libertad will now be released on 2 July rather than the planned 28 May.
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist announces UK tour
Guy-McCoy-Torme (GMT), who features Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (Gillan, Ozzy Osbourne), have announced the following dates:
Megadeth announce UK dates
Megadeth have announced five UK dates in addition to their Donington Download festival in June in support of their forthcoming United Abominations album - released on 14th May.