Latest articles by Robert Laing
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.
Glenn Hughes wants Deep Purple MkIII reunion
Glenn Hughes has revealed that he's is keen to reunite with Richie Blackmore and the other members of the Deep Purple MkIII line-up for a reunion.
New DT album artwork and details revealed
Prog-metal titans Dream Theater have released the cover art for their new album Systematic Chaos here.
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.