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Dave Grohl & The Rolling Stones

The Foo Fighters frontman performs with the legendary band.

Anvil join Steelhouse Festival!

Catch them on Saturday 27th July at the Planet Rock Steelhouse Festival!

New Stone Temple Pilots singer

Chester Bennington of Linkin Park revealed as group's new frontman.

Creating a Black Sabbath album cover

See what goes into the making of a record's artwork.

Noel Gallagher wins a Novello

Songwriter picks up award for "Outstanding song Collection"

Foo Fighters join forces with John Fogerty

Band will duet on his new album.

Bob Dylan recieves induction

Songwriter is the first rock musician ever to be admitted to American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Black Sabbath unveil new song

"End Of The Beginning" given its official debut on the season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Robert Plant sings the blues

Watch the video here!

Eric Avery quits Nine Inch Nails

New bass player needed for Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Memorial for Slayer guitarist

Stars and fans will pay tribute to Jeff Hanneman on May 23rd.

Smashing Pumpkins cover 'Space Oddity'

Band tackle the Bowie classic at this year's SXSW.

'Bill Ward couldn't cut Black Sabbath reunion' says Ozzy

The band's former drummer couldn't remember what to do.

Epitaph Update

Judas Priest gives fans a preview of their upcoming live concert DVD.

McKagan's memoir to become feature film!

“It’s So Easy (And Other Lies)” will be made into a full length documentary.

Whitesnake: Made in Britain

Release details updated!

The Cult on tour!

Legendary band The Cult announce “ELECTRIC 13”, a full UK tour that will visit ten cities this October!

Bowie track covered....in space!

"Space Oddity" covered on board the international space station by Commander Chris Hadfield - watch here!

New Blackmore's Night single

First song revealed from new album 'Dancer and the Moon'. Listen here!

The Doors App

Experience the story of The Doors like never before in their new interactive app.

More new music from Fleetwood Mac?

Revealed! New songs were recorded last year.

Iron Maiden launch 'Trooper' beer

Band collaborate with family brewers Robinsons on new beverage!

Jeff Hanneman - cause of death revealed

Bandmates state the guitarist died of liver failure.

Metallica - Through The Never

First image from new film is released.

Gary Clark Jr. releases "Numb"

Watch the official music video here!

Brian May & Tangerine Dream

Pair release 'Starmus - Sonic Universe'

Robert Plant performs "Black Dog"

Live video is shared ahead of his US tour with the Sensational Space Shifters.

Al Murray - New Presenter!

Planet Rock is thrilled to announce that Britain's favourite landlord will be joining our lineup!

David Bowie: The Next Day

Hear David Bowie's new track!

Bula Bula Quo...

Status Quo release new music video, using clips from their upcoming film.

Sebastian Bach starts new studio album

Singer keeps fans updated via Twitter.

Rolling Stones Rock L.A.

Planet Rock's own Bernard Doherty was at the Staples Center to see the legends light up the stage once more! Read his review here....

Clinton wanted Led Zeppelin reunion!

The former president tried to get the band back together for his 12-12-12 benefit concert.

New Queens Of The Stone Age clip!

View the preview for new track "I Appear Missing" here!

Steven Adler's rehab statement

The drummer sends a message to fans about his progress.

A Guiness World Record for Rod?

Rod Stewart claims to have had the longest writing block of his career.

B.B. King Film

Rock royalty will pay tribute to blues legend in new documentary.

Jeff Hanneman Dies

Slayer guitarist and founding member passes away at 49.

Steven Adler back in rehab

Former Guns N' Roses drummer checks into undisclosed centre.

Global Citizen Ticket Drive

Rock groups band together to give away tickets in return for social activism.

Top 10 for Zombie!

“Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor" debuts at No. 7 in the Billboard 200.

Album progress from Pearl Jam

Stone Gossard gives update

Sambora saga continues...

Guitarist will not appear on the European or South African legs of the band's world tour.

Def Leppard sponsor rugby team

Rhiwbina under-10s wear band's logo with pride.

Fleetwood Mac: Extended Play

Fleetwood Mac release first studio material in a decade.

$85 to see the Stones

Reduced price tickets to be made available for North American tour.

Tracer: "El Pistolero"

Watch the video for the new single here!

Joe Elliott - Twitter Q&A

Join the Def Leppard singer and Planet Rock presenter as he answers your questions on Twitter this Thursday!

Black Sabbath premiere new track

"Methademic" given a first play during the band's Melbourne show.

Aerosmith bassist leaves tour

Tom Hamilton has jetted back to the US due to illness.

THUNDER at Download

Band will play Saturday 15th June at Donington.

New Deep Purple album!

Now What?! released today. Catch our full interview with the band!

Exclusive Black Star Riders Presale!

Band will hit the UK this November - buy your tickets NOW!

Stones' secret gig!

Group play pop-up LA gig.

KISS KRUISE III

Night Ranger added to lineup.

Last howl for Wolfmother

Andrew Stockdale says he will no longer perform under the name.

Judas Priest - EPITAPH

In London for one night only!

Wayne's World reunion

Planet Rock to celebrate in Darren's Trilogy at Three!

Bon Jovi speaks out

Singer says Sambora is "still a member of the band"

Guns N' Roses guitarist, Gibson and Little Kids Rock

Trio aim to bring music into more disadvantaged public schools.

Metallica movie premiere

Band will showcase their new film in September.

Goo Goo Dolls join RockWalk

Band will be inducted next month

Who's that group?

Tune in Friday at 12 when we'll be bringing you the biggest bands under their original names!

Robert Plant sings with Patty Griffin

Led Zeppelin frontman is featured on her new single "Ohio".

Queen On Fire: Live At The Bowl

Band will reissue concert footage on DVD

Rob Zombie unleashes "The Lords of Salem"

The singer claims he was given "100% creative freedom" on the project.

The Rolling Stones Reschedule

Band change opening night of their "50 and Counting" tour.

Stones talk world tour

Stones reveal their rehearsal routine for going on tour.

New Iron Maiden studio album?

Bruce Dickinson reveals band plans to record new record.

Rush win Juno Award

Band take home Rock Album of the Year for "Clockwork Angels"

Farewell to the Motley Crue?

Vince Neil says time is up for the band.

Van Halen rock down under

Band headline Australia's inaugural Stone Music Festival.

New Joe Satriani Single - release date announced

Listen to 'A Door Into Summer' here!

News Alice in Chains video

View 'Stone' here!

Planet Rock premieres new Sabbath song

Hear the new single played on Friday, and over the weekend!

Rush inducted into Hall of Fame

Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl do the honours!

New Blackmore's Night album

New record will feature Uriah Heep cover.

FM to play Steelhouse Festival!

See the band play live on Saturday the 27th of July!

Judas Priest - Epitah Live DVD

Date revealed for release.

Discoverdale

Long lost "son" of David Coverdale....?

Scorpions to release deluxe reissue

New version of 'Crazy World' will hit store shelves on June 3.

Stone Gossard Solo Album

Pearl Jam guitarist will release "Moonlander" this June.

Another Planet Rock video exclusive!

Watch the music video for Kingdom Come's brand new single.

Ozzy admits doing drugs again

Singer apologises to family, friends and fans.

Van Halen - unplugged

Van Halen have released a music video featuring their acoustic version of Kinks' classic "You Really got Me".

Chilli Peppers Close Coachella

Band wrapped up a weekend of music in Indio, CA. Watch their set here!

Keith Richards joins Eric Clapton onstage

Stones guitarist makes surprise appearance at Madison Square Garden.

GnR 3D Film Trailer

Watch it here!

Rush Fans Outraged

Original drummer snubbed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rival Sons Review

Hannah Meadows reviews the band's live concert in Birmingham

Def Leppard End Vegas Residency

Viva Hysteria show closes this weekend.

Planet Rock Exclusive: FM Video!

Watch the new music video for 'Crosstown Train' - only at Planet Rock!

Kate Bush, CBE

Vocalist is awarded a CBE by The Queen for her services to music.

School of Rock...the musical?

Lloyd Webber has secured the rights to turn the film into a stage production.

Steel Panther to become a wedding band

Group will play at the upcoming nuptials of Chad Kroeger.

Keith Richards Interviewed

Jimmy Fallon interviews the Stone - watch clips here!

Kid Rock on Jimmy Kimmel: Live

Singer promotes his $20 summer tour.

Joe Walsh On A Roll

After releasing his first solo work in 20 years last year, the guitarist has started on the next.

Kings of Leon back!

Band will headline Tennent's Vital on Wednesday 14th August.

Stones Add SECOND Date at Hyde Park!

Band will rock London for a second night on Saturday 13th July!

Deep Purple: New Album Samples!

Fans can now hear samples of all tracks from their upcoming release.

Dead City Radio And The New Gods Of Supertown

View Rob Zombie's new video here!

New Queens Of The Stone Age Album!

'...Like Clockwork' will be released on June 3.

Black Sabbath To Rock The UK!

Band will tour the UK this December.

Andy Johns Dies

Producer & Engineer who worked with some of rock's finest passes away at 61.

Meat Loaf To Take Last Bow

Singer has confirmed that his current 'Last at Bat' tour will be his last.

Stones Sell Out Hyde Park

Tickets gone "in seconds"

Chris Cornell Partners With Gibson

Musician designs two guitars.

Deep Purple Not Paid

Band withdraw from Nepal performance

13 Cover Revealed

Black Sabbath unveil new album artwork.

"Old Sock" Is Inspired By Bowie

Eric Clapton reveals how Bowie gave him the title of his new album

Motley Crue Bassist's Broadway Musical

Nikki Sixx shares an update on his new stage show.

Sambora Pulls Out Of Bon Jovi Tour

Richie takes indefinite leave of absence.

Alice Cooper's Stolen Jacket Returned

Shock rocker's jacket was stolen from his archives last year.

Rush Bassist Punts First Pitch

Watch the video here!

Alter Bridge Return To the UK!

Band have announced October arena tour, with guests Shinedown and Halestorm.

Lou Gramm To Release Autobiography

"Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades In Rock 'N' Roll"

Robert Plant's Feature Film Debut

Singer will make an appearance in new Terrence Malick film.

Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury

Neal Preston to publish new digital book on April 15.

Motley Crue Announce Las Vegas Residency

City of Sin will see the Crue perform from Sept 18 to Oct 6 2013.

Kaiser Chiefs and Bush to Support Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi will bring a host of guests to perform with at London's Hyde Park this summer.

Rolling Stones To Play Glastonbury!

This year, enjoy a summer with the Stones.

Queensryche Reschedule UK Dates

Gigs moved from April to October

Eric Burdon Writing Memoir

Former Animals frontman penning his autobiography.

Joe Bonamassa - Live At The Borderline

Planet Rock sent reporter Hannah Meadows to Joe's recent London gig. Read her review here!

Dave Grohl In Rock Hall Rush Jam?

Foo Fighters frontman will induct Rush into Rock and roll Hall of Fame.

Jimi Hendrix Pop Up Store

Soho celebrates the release of "People, Hell and Angels"

Foreigner In Songwriter's Hall Of Fame

Mick Jones and Lou Gramm to reunite

Mick Fleetwood To Mentor Blind Blues Singer

20 year-old musician discovered on YouTube.

17 Bands Added to DOWNLOAD

....With even more confirmed!

New Smashing Pumpkins Album

Yesterday marks first "official" day of writing on the new record.

Nikki Sixx To Sell Basses

Wishes to fulfill "years of fan requests".

Def Leppard Las Vegas Residency

Band have taken over The Joint in Las Vegas.

Echo Awards Honour Led Zeppelin

Band receive inaugural International Lifetime Achievement Award at the ECHO awards in Berlin.

Snakecharmer Confirmed for Planet Rock Steelhouse Festival!

Join us Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th of July!

Steven Van Zandt Misses Australian Tour

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band guitarist feels "a little bit guilty"...

The Beach Boys Auction

Historical memorabilia of the band is to be sold off.

Slash Planning New Album

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist lays foundation for 'Apocalyptic Love' follow-up.

Pearl Jam In The Studio With Incubus Guitarist

Mike Einziger records with the band.

Scott Weiland "Remains Open" to STP Reunion

(despite recently being fired from the group).

Chili Peppers' Chad Smith In Washington

The drummer to lobby US congress over music in schools.

Def Leppard Re-Record 'Hysteria'

Band celebrate their Las Vegas residency with updated classic.

New Album From Joe Satriani

Guitarist confirms 14th studio release.

Stockdale Goes Solo

Former Wolfmother frontman to release new album.

Freddie Mercury Biopic

Film planned about iconic Queen frontman

Iron Maiden Beer

New beverage is inspired by the band.

Frantic Four Reunited

Original lineup of Status Quo are enjoying bringing the original lineup back.

The Union Add Xtra Tour Date

Band to play Liverpool’s O2 Academy on Sunday 24th March.

Fleetwood Mac Tour Update

Stevie Nicks reveals the band will play a rare song on their new tour.

David Bowie Tops Album Chart

'The Next Day' taking the charts by storm.

Deep Purple Reveal Album Cover

Band release first images of their new album, along with the complete tracklisting.

New Robert Plant Biography

The former Led Zeppelin frontman has given extensive interviews for forthcoming book.

Dave Grohl - Keynote speaker

Foo Fighters frontman gives speech at the South by South West music festival, Texas.

Jim Morrison Documentary

Production has begun on Before the End: Jim Morrison Comes of Age.

Cooper's Classic Covers

Shock rock king plans album inspired by The Hollywood Vampires

Jimi Hendrix Scores No. 2 Album!

72,000 copies sold in 1 week.

New Black Sabbath Album

Record is available to pre-order now.

Van Halen Manager Dismisses Talk Of UK Tour

Manager of Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen says UK visit is not currently on the books.

Clive Burr Dies

Former Iron Maiden drummer passes away in his sleep.

Jon Anderson Pays Tribute To Peter Banks

Homage paid to fellow founding member of Yes.

Fan To Sue Axl Rose

Injured concert goer plans to take singer to court.

Bonamassa Walks Away From BCC

“I’m just not the guitar player for that band" he says.

Reading & Leeds Festivals

Reading & Leeds festivals to include exclusive performances by some of rock's biggest names!

Deep Purple Add 2nd Roundhouse Date

Extra London gig added due to popular demand.

Metallica Through The Never

Actor describes the upcoming release as "a concert movie meets 'The Wall' meets Metallica."

Van Halen: The UK Tour

Band say they plan to visit Britain in the next nine months.

Mick Ronson Remembered

A memorial event day planned for Mick Ronson, is to be held on Saturday 27 April 2013 at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.

The Who Add Extra Show

All for charity...

Vince Neil Hospitalised

Singer leaves the stage after an attack of kidney stones.

Black Star Riders Debut Album

UK Release date set for 27 May.

Return To Nuke 'Em High Vol. I & II

Fourth movie released in cult francise

Vince Neil Learns To Fly!

Singer is featured on 'The Aviators'

The Music Walk Of Fame

Led Zeppelin expected to be among first inductees.

Axl: No Classic Guns N' Roses Reunion

Singer gives rare interview with Adelaide Now.

Scott Weiland: (Former) Frontman?

"I'm still a member of Stone Temple Pilots!" singer insists.

Alvin Lee Dies

Guitarist passes away during routine surgery.

Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson To Tour?

Poster on Cooper's website suggests it may be so...

Queen Receive Award

Band are honoured with PRS For Music Heritage award.

Randy Blythe A Free Man

The Lamb of God frontman has been acquitted of manslaughter by Czech judges.

Pete Townsend Apologises For Swearing

Fan receives letter of apology...

New Home For Hard Rock Calling

Festival moves to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Deep Purple Announce UK Tour

Band have 4 dates confirmed for this October.

New Rock Band...

Mike McCready and Duff McKagan form new rock supergroup.

"Finding The Sacred Heart - Live In Philly"

Dio will release remastered concert video on DVD, Blu-Ray and LP.

Release Date Delay For Bret Michaels

Solo album pushed back from March 26 to June 11.

Black Star Riders To Release Debut

Band's first album is close to completion.

Motorhead Working On New Album

Record set to be released later this year.

Return of Weyfest!

Take a look at this year's line up.

NME Awards

Read the complete list of winners here!

Robb Flynn "In Tears"

Frontman says he has been "sick" since sacking Adam Duce.

Scott Weiland Fired

Stone Temple Pilots publicly oust their singer

Made In Japan....Made In Britain

Whitesnake will release another live album later this year.

New Deep Purple Album Named

"NOW What?!" has been revealed as the record's title.

Trevor Bolder Tells All On Illness

Recent surgery was not for a heart attack, it was for cancer.

The Stars (Are Out Tonight)

Watch the new video from David Bowie here!

Billy Joe Back Out Of Rehab

Green Day will play their first gig after the lead singer leaves clinic.

Nine Inch Nails To Return

Group will make a comeback this summer with a brand new lineup.

Rockers Raking It In

See which artists made an impression on Billboard magazine's "Music's Top 40 Money Makers 2013"

Aerosmith in Australia

Group to go Down Under for the first time in 24 years.

The Union Reschedule UK Dates

Read the new tour dates here.

New Deep Purple Album Clip

A new clip of Deep Purple's upcoming album has appeared online.

New Motorhead Album On The Way

Lemmy says 'by the end of summer'

Slayer Drummer Departs

Dave Lombardo posts online statement

Soft Machine Singer Dies

Tributes have been paid to Kevin Ayers who’s died at the age of 68.

Bowie COULD Tour Says Guitarist

No promises but it's not out of the question.

New Band For Glenn

Bassist tweets future plans.

Bizarre Pro Wrestling Ad For Billy

Smashing Pumpkins frontman promotes new venture

Planet Rock Reviews The Sound City Players

Dave Grohl’s latest musical project made their London debut last night at the Forum, read our review here.

Metallica Denial

Band deny asking US military to stop using their songs in interrogation.

ASCAP Honour Steven Tyler and Joe Perry

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers admit aerosmith members to its ranks.

Download Fully Loaded

49 Bands added to the bill.

New Live Album From ELO

Records released as part of 40th anniversary celebrations

New FM Video

Watch the music video for new single 'Tough Love'.

New Fleetwood Mac Album?

Stevie Nicks refuses to rule out the possibility.

David Grohl On Letterman

Foo Fighters frontman appears on the talk show to promote Sound City - watch footage here!

New Bowie Track To Be Released Next Week

Tracklisting for new album also unveiled.

The Science of Mosh-Pitting

Students from Cornell investigate...

Lynyrd Skynyrd Postpone American Tour

Gary Rossington hospitalized.

Making Riffs...

Brian May wants to make a "riffs album" with Tony Iommi

Whitesnake: Made In Japan

Live concert available on CD, DVD and Blu Ray in April

Black Sabbath: Inside The Studio

Take a look at the band making their new album.

Warrior On The Edge Of Time Gets Re-Release

Classic Hawkwind album to be reissued in May 2013.

Joe Bonamassa - An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House

DVD, CD, LP & Blu-Ray to be released on 25th March.

Maiden England Tour '88

Iron Maiden to release “Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son World Tour” on DVD for the first time!

Ronnie Wood Wants Glastonbury!

Guitarist going to 'twist bandmates arms' into playing at the festival.

David Lee Roth Wants To Play UK

Diamond Dave also wants Michael Anthony back in the band.

Sound City Players Come To London!

David Grohl's musical troupe will hit The Forum next week - get your ticket here!

Ginger Baker and Black Sabbath?

Drummer was considered to step in on new album.

Jean Beauvoir and Micki Free Reunite!

Musical duo to tour the UK

Axl Dismissed

A judge has dismissed Axl's $20 million lawsuit

Rocking the Grammys

Rock makes a big impact at Sunday's Grammy Awards.

Jesus Christ Superstar Dates Postponed

Rock opera re-schedules for October 2013

Bret Michaels Re-Records Hit

Singer updates classic in collaboration with country legend.

Michael Schenker To Headline SteelHouse

Further acts to be confirmed.

Marilyn Manson Collapses

Onstage vomiting and faint not part of the act.

Joey Ramone Auction

Ramones frontman's record collection, leather jacket, passport, t-shirts and glasses to be sold.

Elton John & QOTSA

Singer-songwriter to collaborate with band on their next album.

Non-profit Venture For Jack White

Rare recording to be made available.

End of Motley Crue?

Farewell Tour may be forthcoming...

Planet Rock Sold To Bauer Media

New owners confirmed.

Clapton Talks Guitars

Watch the videos here!

Skid Row Reunion On The Rocks?

Band seem reluctant to reunite with Sebastian Bach.

Plant Teams with Scream

Led Zeppelin frontman joins Primal Scream after chance meeting.

Aladdin Sane 40th Anniversary Edition

Bowie to release re-mastered version.

Grohl Back In The Spotlight

Musician-turned-director to host "Chelsea Lately" all this week.

John Fogerty's All-Star Revue

Singer-songwriter to release duets album.

New Fleetwood Mac Tour!

Band will hit the UK later this year.

New Chili Peppers Single!

Watch the video here!

Black Sabbath Wrap Up Recording

Latest updates on new album.

Singer Sues

Axl Rose Filing lawsuit against Guitar Hero Three

Stone Gossard Interview This Saturday

Guitarist to talk with Wyatt Wendels.

Planet Rock - Still Number 1!

Radio station tops polls once again - thanks to you guys!

New Bon Jovi Video

'Because We Can' first in a series of music videos.

Queen "Live At Wembley" - 25th Anniversary Edition

New DVD features full concert footage plus a host of bonus material.

Viva Hysteria!

Def Leppard extend Las Vegas residency.

John Densmore To Publish Tell-All Book

Doors' drummer will document legal battles with the rest of the band.

Win A Signed Drum Head!

Help a great cause and win a piece of memorabilia signed by true rock royalty!

Eric Clapton - 21st Studio Album

Guitarist and songwriter names record "Old Sock"

New Soundgarden Single

David Grohl directs video.

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson PreSale!

Get your Royal Albert Hall tickets a FULL DAY before everyone else!

The Who - Quadrophenia And More Tour

Join The Who as they play various arena dates in the UK this June

Tommy Aldridge To Re-Join Whitesnake

Drummer back in the ranks.

The Darkness: 2014 Album Planned

Band insist new record will be out next year.

New Deep Purple Album

Release dates but no name yet for new record.

Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Stratocaster

Fender creates guitar in honour of former Deep Purple member.

Peppers, Not Stones, To Headline Cochella

Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline California festival.

Christine McVie To Re-Join Fleetwood Mac?

Read the Planet Rock exclusive here!

Dave Grohl Discusses next FF Album

Frontman has "really awesome, big plans" for next record

Barclaycard British Summer Time With Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi to headline new London Hyde Park music event.

Stones Festival Rumours Persist

The Rolling Stones are hinting there could be more tour dates this year...

Rolling Stones Lead The Way At NME Nominations

David Bowie nominated for "Hero of the Year" and "Music Moment Of The Year"

Robben Ford Announces New Show

PreSale available exclusively for Planet Rockers!

Future Looking Bright For Soundgarden

Chris Cornell already discussing new music

GNR 3D Concert Movie

Band will release filmed Vegas residency later this year.

New Leppard Material "A Possibility" Says Joe

Singer hopes that songs will be penned in Vegas during the 'Hysteria' residency.

Soundgarden To Perform At Presidential Inauguration

Seattle rockers will join a host of other artists to perform at Obama's Inauguration Ball.

Moody Blues Box Sells For $60,000

Money will go to Sandy Lane Charitable Trust.

Dave Grohl Premieres New Group

Dave Grohl premieres his ‘Sound City Players’ supergroup at the Sundance Film Festival in the US.

KISS Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Band wants YOUR stories!

Ozzy Fights Fire

Rocker injured in fire started by his wife Sharon.

Wilko Johnson Announces Farewell Tour

Dr. Feelgood guitarist to play four UK dates.

Bono: "We Just Want To Get It Right"

U2 frontman remains aloof on subject of new album.

Charity Refuses Proceeds From Jack Russell Gig

Station Fire Memorial Foundation turns away donations.

New Dave Grohl/Corey Taylor Collaboration

Duo release song from soundtrack to Grohl's new documentary

"Metallica Through The Never" Given Release Date

Film will make theatrical debut on August 9

Trevor Bolder To Go Into Hospital

JJ Jowitt to fill in bass spot in Uriah Heep.

Brent Smith: "health is part of who I am now"

Shinedown singer kicks destructive drugs and over-eating habits.

New Sabbath Album Gets A Name

The new Black Sabbath album will be called ’13’.

Studio Update From Black Star Riders

Black Star Riders have released a short clip from their debut album recording sessions.

Snakecharmer Unleash Debut Video

Snakecharmer have released a video for their debut single, ‘Accident Prone’.

Brit Nominees Announced

Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Muse receive nominations.

Steve Harris Solo Tour

UK dates confirmed for March 2013.

Sam Coulson joins ASIA

New line-up and album confirmed for 2013.

Alice Cooper To Headline Cropredy

Shock rocker will play at the Oxfordshire festival

Wilko Johnson's Cancer "Terminal"

Guitarist resolves to keep performing in concerts as long as possible.

Joe Elliott Says "F**k You!" To Universal

Def Leppard fight with former label over digital music rights.

Steve Howe Leaves ASIA

Guitarist wishes to concentrate on "other work."

Yo Ho! A Pirates Life For Me...

Keith Richards, Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and others record album of "pirate ballads"

New Deep Purple Album!

Hear a taster now...

ZZ Top To Play London & Manchester

And Billy Gibbons turns down $1,000,000 to shave his beard.

Enter The Rhoads' Lawyers...

Randy Rhoads’ family up in arms over documentary and book

Bowie is back!

David Bowie has revealed he is releasing a brand new album.

Last Chance For Joe Bonamassa Tickets!

Tickets for all four venues are available TODAY, exclusively through Planet Rock!

Motörheadphönes Launches in the US

(at Vince Neil's Girls Girls Girls strip club)

Bon Jovi Releases New Single

The New Bon Jovi single hits iTunes today.

Rival Sons Ticket PreSale!

Book your seat now...

New album from Roger Waters?

New material is in the works, but Pink Floyd reunion is a step too far.

Scorpions Backtrack On Retirement Plans

The Scorpions have just finished their farewell tour...and have decided not to call it a day after all.

New Pearl Jam Record Under Construction...

...but specific release date is uncertain.

Rare Jack White & The Bricks Recording To Be Released

Includes early versions of White Stripes Songs

Olympic Stadium To Be Used For Rock Concerts

Gigs to be moved from Hyde Park following complaints.

Top Tour Takers Of 2012

Find out who made the big bucks by touring last year...

Sabbath Hit Number one... In T shirt sales

Black Sabbath’s 1978 US tour T shirt is the best selling classic rock shirt of 2012.

Green Day Back On Tour For 2013

Green Day have rescheduled their US tour dates for 2013.

Billy Gibbons Reforms The Moving Sidewalks

Gibbons is getting back together with his old band.

New U2 Album Title Revealed

Bono has revealed the working title for the new U2 album.

Def Leppard Drummer announces new organisation

Plans to help injured US soldiers.

Watch Zeppelin's Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

Footage of the annual Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony in the US has aired on American TV.

Europe Plan 30th Anniversary Homecoming Gig

Festival show promises to be only Swedish show for 2013.

Mark Lanegan And Slash Get Together

New collaboration appears online.

Black Crowes Return For 2013

Band to kick off new tour in UK.

Geddy Lee Celebrates Rush Day

After surviving the apocalypse on Friday, the Rush bassist joined Darren to chat about Rush Day. Or 21/12 as it's also known.

Ronnie Wood Marries For Third Time

Rolling Stone guitarist has tied the knot with 34 year old fiancee, theatre producer Sally Humphreys, according to reports.

Soundgarden Offering Free Download

Grunge Legends sharing two songs as a "thank you" to their fans for their support in 2012.

New Name/New Lineup for Thin Lizzy

Band to kick off new year with new image.

Sonisphere Cancelled!

No UK date for 2013.

Nick Mason Saves His Old Music Shop

Pink Floyd drummer buys store where he bought his first kit.

Tony Iommi Joins Board of National Guitar Museum in America.

The Black Sabbath legend will take on the role of advisor to the museum.

The Union To Release "The World Is Yours"

Third album release dates confirmed.

Brian May To Take Over 'The Sky At Night'?

Queen guitarist may be about to put his astrophysics qualifications to good use.

Meatloaf Announces ‘Farewell’ UK Tour

Meatloaf will tour the UK next year as part of his ‘Last At Bat’ tour.

No Reunion Tour For Nirvana, Says Grohl

Studio version of ‘Cut Me Some Slack’ is out – but tour is off limits

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SLASH Records Using Mativision!

Matt Letley To Leave Status Quo

Status Quo regret to announce that Matt Letley, their drummer of more than 12 years, has decided to leave the band.

More Rolling Stones Dates...?

Stones wrap up their tour with a string of special guests...but are more dates a possibility?

Marilyn Manson Almost becomes "Van Goth"

Rocker needs 24 stitches to ear after fight.

David Lee Roth: Nirvana Frontman?

Van Halen singer could become Cobain's replacement on tour.

FIGHTING WOLVES To Hit Camden

Buy your tickets here!

Courtney Love "Not Amused" with Cobain's Replacement

Cobain's widow vents her feelings on McCartney performing with Nirvana.

"Let's Get Behind West Memphis Three" says Manson

Artists contribute to new film soundtrack.

ASIA Cancels Tour

Dates throughout UK written off due to band member's illness.

Hurricane Sandy benefit gig premieres ‘Nirvartney’

Macca/Nirvana collaboration was just one of the highlights from rock star-studded show

Jon Lord to be honoured with blue plaque?

Campaign underway to have a blue plaque placed at the childhood home of the late Jon Lord.

UK tour for Neil Young and Crazy Horse

Neil Young and Crazy Horse are to tour the UK next year.

Jagger hits the top ten on Letterman

Stones frontman makes US TV appearance.

Yes Tour To Feature THREE Full Album Performances

Yes will be playing not one, not two but THREE of their albums in full on their US tour next year.

Trent Reznor Works On New Music Streaming Business

Teams up with Dr. Dre for project 'Daisy'.

The Boss Lined Up As Special Guest For The Stones

Big names announced for final anniversary show.

Fans Invited to Huw Lloyd Langton Funeral

Hawkwind pay tribute to former guitarist.

Sundance premiere planned for Eagles Documentary

Band to air Part 1 at festival in January

Stones Announce Pay-Per-View For US Show

Fans can watch American gig online

55th Annual Grammy Awards

Nominations for "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" announced.

Aerosmith Joined Onstage by Johnny Depp

Actor performs with band in L.A.

Metallica Take Ownership Of Their Recordings

Band launch independent label.

Dave Grohl releases 'Sound City' trailer

Get an exclusive preview of his new documentary here.

New Alice In Chains Album Is Ready

Jerry Cantrell says it’s all wrapped up.

Grohl goes to Sundance

Is there anything Dave Grohl can’t do?

Led Zeppelin Make It Late With Letterman

Page, Plant and Jones appear on US talk show.

Steve Hackett Extends UK Tour in 2013

New dates added to go on sale Friday.

Japanese Rocker Hotei Hits London

One off gig at the Roundhouse on December 18th.

Obama tells Led Zeppelin “You still rock!”

Legends receive top US honour in Washington DC

Adler forgives Axl

Gn’R man says he’s no longer angry over ceremony no-show

Black Sabbath: Album Updates

Ozzy tells the latest on band's new record.

Motörhead: "DON'T Buy Our New Box Set!"

Lemmy Kilmister "incensed" over extortionate pricing.

Rolling Stones Face Heavy Fine

Band could be charged £200,000 for breaking London curfew.

Tracklisting Revealed for 'People, Hell & Angels'

View the tracks on new Hendrix album and WIN yourself a Fender Stratocaster guitar!

Skynyrd Release "Homegrown" Video

New release from “Last Of A Dyin’ Breed" - watch now!

SLASH Announces 2013 Tour Dates

Dates confirmed for February and March 2013.

Steve Harris Sells House

Iron Maiden bassist puts country pad on the market.

Alice Cooper - Knife Thrower!

Shock rock legend is inducted into "International Knife Throwers Hall Of Fame."

Michael Schenker To Release VIP Package

Guitarist to publish unreleased material from '79.

Stones Roll Into London

Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie rock London's O2 - and we still have tickets for you to win!

INXS Film

Michael Hutchence's life being written as a screenplay.

2013 Solo Album From Michael Monroe

New year will see launch of new album.

New Jimi Hendrix Album!

"Lost" material will be released.

Stones "50 and Counting" Concert

Stones will hit London's O2 for two concert dates.

New Jane's Addiction Album

Perry Farrell expects band to begin recording in 2013.

Happy Celebration Day!

Come celebrate Celebration Day at PLANET ROCK.

AC/DC Enters Grammy Hall Of Fame

"Back In Black" joins 933 other titles at Grammy Museum.

Green Day release ¡Quatro!

Documentary will give behind-the-scenes look at the band.

Roger Taylor To Release Solo Album

Public vote will decide which material appears on the record.

The Heroin Diaries: The Musical

Nikki Sixx autobiography to hit Broadway.

Rolling Stones Release App

Connect with fellow Stones fans and view exclusive content.

Joe Bonamassa Sells Out London

Only VIP tickets left for London gigs.

New Stradlin Single

Izzy Stradlin releases "Baby-Rann".

AC/DC Go Digital

Fans can download catalogue from iTunes for the first time.

Rock Out With Alice Cooper!

Shock Rocker and Planet Rock Presenter appears on CNN.

AC/DC: Live At The River Plate

Rockers release first live album in 20 years.

Sabbath Secure #1 Spot

Black Sabbath are "most important British hard rock act of all time."

New EUROPE Tour!

Buy your tickets HERE!

Roger Waters UK Return

Pink Floyd songwriter brings "The Wall" to Wembley Stadium.

Chickenfoot to release "I+III+LV"

January 25 will see release of box set.

Bruce Dickinson Inspires

Singer passes on pearls of wisdom at entrepreneurs event.

Guitar Tabs from Led Zeppelin

Book of guitar tabs to be released as part of "Celebration Day."

Rush to Capture "Clockwork Angels" Tour

Concerts to be filmed and released on DVD

Classic Rock Roll Of Honour

ZZ Top take Living Legend Award.

INXS Confirm Split

Group release statement on their website thanking fans.

Black Sabbath: The Vinyl Collection

Group release limited edition box-set of their 1970-78 albums.

New "Apocalyptic Love" From Slash

New 3-disc special enhanced edition.

Def Leppard To Take Vegas

Band announce residency.

The Real Duff Man

Former Guns N' Roses bassist regrets licensing his name to FOX.

Get Ready for Our FISH PRESALE!

Starting Wednesday, we will be giving you the opportunity to buy FISH tour tickets!

Tickets "Not A Rip-Off" Says Jagger

Singer insists that Stones' tickets are not 'too expensive'.

INXS Split?

Band surprise fans with announcement of break-up.

Sebastian Bach In "Top Secret Project"

Singer says his current enterprise will "revolutionise popular music".

New Live Recordings From Pearl Jam

Band launches new series under the title "Instant Classic"

Bon Jovi US Cinema Screenings

'Inside Out' to be screened across US and Sweden.

HRH Prog Adds More Acts

More bands announced for music festival.

The Darkness Announce World Tour

UK dates set for March 2013

The Temperance Movement Perform At FUTUREROCK!

See The Temperance Movement Live on Friday 09 November!

Rockin' Garages

Love cars? Love rock n' roll? This book is for you...

Shinedown Already Have Material For Next Album

New music is "already recorded".

Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder To Hit UK

Planet Rock presale starts Thursday!

Green Day Release "¡Dos!" Album

Second in trilogy will hit stores this Tuesday.

Roger Waters Plans New Album

Musician "absolutely determined" to make new record.

"Hendrix 70: Live At Woodstock"

1969 Woodstock concert will be broadcast in selected cinemas.

GNR Screenings Postponed

Management gives no explanation as to why.

Kings Of Leon: 2013 UK Arena Tour

Band announce new British tour.

Biggest Selling Rock Single in UK history

Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody takes #1 spot.

Tony Iommi Re-Issues Autobiography

Guitarist publishes memoirs of his time with Black Sabbath in paperback.

The Who Guitarist Walks Off stage

Pete leaves due to concert being "too loud".

New Status Quo 2013 UK Tour

Classic line up reunite for tour of the UK

New Fleetwood Mac Album "On The Back Burner"

Lindsey Buckingham says tour may lead to completion of new album

Eddie Vedder Releases New Video

Pearl Jam frontman releases music video from solo album 'Ukulele Songs'

"Cobain Musical Will Never Happen"

Courtney Love squashes rumours of Broadway show

David Lee Roth Dedicates New Song To NY Victims

Van Halen vocalist dedicates new song to the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Robert Plant & Buddy Miller Record New Material

Duo records "records worth" during session.

Scott Gorham Autobiography

Thin Lizzy guitarist announces London book signing.

Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen Aid NY Victims

Pair to headline charity gig for Hurricane Sandy survivors.

TRACER Add Glasgow Date

Australian rockers add new date to UK tour

Asia Release Resonance: The Omega Tour

Live recordings available on CD and DVD

Aerosmith Hacked!

Band have their website hacked with plea for help.

Acts Booked For Ozzfest 2013

Black Sabbath and Slipknot confirmed to appear.

Peter Criss Publishes Autobiography

KISS drummer releases memoirs of his time with the band.

New DVD from Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker releases 'Temple of Rock - Live in Europe'

New Dates Added to Thin Lizzy Tour

Band add more dates to European Tour but warn that it will be their last

HRH AOR Festival Finalises Line Up

Skid Row, FM and Kip Winger to play festival PLUS you can still get a discount on tickets

Van Halen nominated for "Favourite Band"

Band nominated at People's Choice Awards.

Bon Jovi 2013 UK Tour

Band announce "Because We Can Tour", with tickets from only £12.50.

Robert Plant To Guest On Primal Scream Record

Led Zeppelin vocalist will sing on new release.

Green Day Cancel 2012 Tour Dates

Band cancels gigs in 2012, postpones dates in 2013 and pulls up release of new album.

Zeppelin Re-Mastering Entire Catalogue

Jimmy Page almost finished work on all 9 albums.

Joe Satriani Tour & Planet Rock Presale

The guitarist has announced a number of solo shows for next June

Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whisky

Limited edition blended whisky released as part of the Stones Bar series.

"We Should Have Made Two Albums"

Aerosmith bassist questions latest release.

Rolling Stones Memorabilia Auction

Cardboard cut-out reaches almost $7000.

Countdown to Extinction: Anniversary Edition

Megadeth release commemorative edition of the band's most popular album.

Bon Jovi: New Album and World Tour

Band vows to reclaim title of "the essential live rock band"

The Stones Play Paris

Rock Legends play intimate Paris warm-up gig.

Rod Stewart Rocks Again

Singer completes new rock record

Nirvana: The Musical?

Courtney Love reportedly developing a Nirvana musical.

Axl Rose Guests On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Guns N' Roses vocalist gives rare interview.

Ozzy and Manson Nominated at Fright Night Awards

"Favourite Male Celebrity Who Dresses for Halloween Every Day"

Four Archival Releases from The Who

Vinyl box Sets to be released for 'Whovember'.

The Roth Show - Episode 2

David Lee Roth releases next episode in his new series.

Free Porcupine Tree Song

Fans given a free track from new live album.

Soundgarden Continue To Preview New Material

Band reunite for first album in 16 years.

Rolling Stones To Play Small Gigs in Paris

"Look out for any Cockroaches gigs!" says Ronnie Wood.

Ace Frehley Cancels Hard Rock Hell

Former KISS guitarist backs out of headlining performance

Motörhead Plan New Album

Band set to go back into the studio in New Year

Alice Cooper Honoured at Wembley

Rock legend inducted into Square of Fame

Neil Young Answers Your Questions

Young takes to Twitter to answer fan questions

Maiden England European Tour

Iron Maiden add more dates to their 2013 tour

Focus Launch Worldwide Tour

Tour will support new album - 'Focus X'

CSN Perform Debut LP In Full For First Time

Band close US Tour with special performance

Nirvana Classic Inspires New Sitcom

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" becomes US TV Series

Rush Classical Tribute

Steve Rothery and Adrian Smith make guest appearances

Roger Glover Talks New Deep Purple Album

14 songs completed for 2013 album.

Metallica Detail New DVD Release

"Quebec Magnetic" is released on 10 December

The Who To Release Hull Album

Live At Hull gets standalone release

Muse Hit Out Against High Ticket Prices

"There's only so much money a band needs" says bassist Chris Wolstenholme

"Timid. Shy. Boring." Alice Cooper On Modern Rockers

Legend hits out against rock's new generation

Aerosmith Pen NFL Version Of Legendary Child

They've reworked the lyrics for their NFL team

Foreigner's Mick Jones Returns To Touring

The guitarist suffered a heart attack in February

Biffy Clyro Announce Arena Tour

It's the band's biggest tour to date!

Duff McKagan Debuts First Online Episode Of The Taking

The musical drama based upon the band's most recent album

James Taylor To Record New Album

It will be his first album of original material in a decade

Joe Bonamassa To Film London Shows

Joe is promising some surprises at each of his London shows in March

AC/DC Wrote Best Riff Of The 80s

New list says the Aussie legends were riff kings

Gene Simmons Given $200m To Reform Zeppelin

The Kiss man claims he was tasked with getting the band back together

Thin Lizzy Announce Belfast Show

The band will be saying goodbye to their Thin Lizzy moniker at additional Belfast show

Acoustic Guns N Roses At Neil Young Charity Show

Axl & Co play a short set at the Bridge School Benefit in California

Queensryche Vs Queensriche

Geoff Tate and former bandmates fight for use of the Queensryche name.

Bonamassa Business Partner Takes Cancelled Show Blame

Roy Weisman says he made the decision

Aerosmith Release New Video

Watch the video for the ballad 'What Could Have Been Love'

Chickenfoot Release Rare Live Footage

The new video is to help promote their debut album reissue

Stones Hint At Future Live Shows

Ronnie and Mick both hint that their four shows won't be the last

Vince Neil Launches Vodka Brand

The Motley Crue man is also launching his own cantina

Blackmore's Night Announce Box Set

The new set contains their early material in a velvet box

Kings Of Leon Promise New Album "Soon"

The band are working on their sixth studio album right now

Soundgarden To Play London Show

The band will play the relatively intimate Shepherd's Bush Empire next month

Sabbath Have 15 Songs Written For New Album

Ozzy and Geezer are currently recording vocals in California

Joe Bonamassa Opens Up On BCC Dispute

He says that he was "hurt" but still has "a lot of love for Glenn Hughes"

New Video From Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Hear the new single from Young's latest studio album

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