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Deftones and Gojira‘s joint US tour wrapped on Saturday (May 28), and they came together for a Sepultura cover to celebrate – see footage below.During the gig at Minneapolis’ The Armory venue, Deftones frontman Chino Moreno joined Gojira on stage to perform Sepultura’s 1993 track ‘Territory’.The bands’ tour, alongside support act Poppy, was first announced in February 2020 and was due to take place that summer. It has since been rescheduled twice, with the 2022 dates that have just ended being confirmed last summer.See footage of the performance of ‘Territory’ below.On the first night of the tour (April 14) Deftones officially unveiled their new touring line-up, with bassist Fred Sablan making his debut on the first night of the long-awaited North American tour.Sablan, who is best known as the former bassist for Marilyn Manson, kicked off his tenure with Moreno and co.

Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter has pulled out of the band’s forthcoming UK and European tour dates.The band are currently coming to the end of their North American tour but they are set to kick shows off in Europe next month in Germany on June 4 before they hit British shores for a huge slot at Download Festival followed by a concert at London’s O2 Kentish Town.This afternoon (May 20) Carpenter posted a video message on Twitter explaining that he will not be joining the band for those shows and a replacement will stand in.He said: “As much as I would love to be on the road with my brothers, playing for all of our incredible international fans, I have decided to remain playing domestically for now. With everything going on in the world, I’m just not ready to leave home and leave the country yet.“I wish I can see each and every one of you, but for now, our good friend from Sacramento, Lance, will be fulfilling my duties.

Viagra Boys have shared another new single from their forthcoming album, ‘Cave World’ – listen to ‘Troglodyte’ below.The track follows previous single ‘Ain’t No Thief’. According to a press release, the song is an “exploration into the chaos and confusion of current events through the comparison of modern man with troglodytes (I.E.

James Bay played two unreleased songs, ‘One Life’ and ‘Everybody Needs Someone’, during his gig in London last night (May 4) – you can watch footage of the performance below.Bay, whose last studio album ‘Electric Light’ was released in May 2018, is currently on his ‘Give Me The Reason’ tour, which will continue in Norwich tonight (May 5).Last night Bay performed at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, where he included two unreleased songs – ‘One Life’ and ‘Everybody Needs Someone’ – in his setlist. These tracks have yet to be officially released by Bay, though he has included them in his live sets in 2022 (via setlist.fm).

Bauhaus have announced a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.The news follows the band releasing their track ‘Drink New Wine’ in March, which was the band’s first new music in 14 years.Their upcoming London gig is set for August 19, with tickets available starting at 10am BST Friday (May 6). Tickets will be available here.The band also recently announced their first US tour in more than 16 years, with headline shows in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and New York.A post shared by Bauhaus (@bauhausthebandofficial)Bauhaus will also join Morrissey and Blondie on the line-up for Cruel World festival.

Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk has a starring role in Beach Bunny‘s new video for their song ‘Karaoke’ – you can watch the clip below.The track is taken from the Lili Trifilio-led band’s forthcoming new album ‘Emotional Creature’, which is set for release on July 22 via Mom+Pop Music.Speaking about ‘Karaoke’, Beach Bunny said: “‘Karaoke’ is a song about having a crush – it’s about infatuation, fleeting feelings, and the bittersweet nature of uncertainty. It’s about learning pieces of who someone is and liking them before even knowing the whole story.”The Eliza Chance-directed video for ‘Karaoke’ has gone live this afternoon (May 4), starring Odenkirk as a captain of a spaceship.The clip is the first in an “adventure visual series” of Star Wars-meets-Star Trek-inspired videos from Beach Bunny, according to a press release.Beach Bunny will embark on a UK and European tour in October and November.

Hard-Fi‘s upcoming London reunion show sold out in just 10 minutes after tickets went on sale this morning (April 29).As announced last weekend, the Staines band will perform their first gig since 2014 at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on October 1, 2022. It’ll mark the belated 15th anniversary of their 2005 debut album, ‘Stars Of CCTV’.Tickets for the performance went live at 10am BST following an O2 pre-sale on Wednesday (April 27).

Hard-Fi have announced a special reunion gig to take place in London and hinted at new music, as well as the potential of a wider tour.The band last performed live together in 2014, the same year that they released the greatest hits album ‘Hard-Fi: Best Of 2004-2014’.After teasing their return with posters around London, the group have now confirmed they will get back together for a show in the city later this year. Speaking to fans on a Facebook Live stream earlier this evening, frontman Richard Archer shared details of the gig, which will take place at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on October 1, 2022.“You may have seen the signs around town – 1st of October 2022, we’re getting the band back together,” Archer began.

Viagra Boys have announced a new album, ‘Cave World’, and shared the first taster from the record, ‘Ain’t No Thief’.The follow-up to 2021’s ‘Welfare Jazz’, which has been produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt and DJ Haydn, is released on July 8 via Year0001. You can view the full tracklisting below.According to a press release, the album is “inspired by current events”, and “aims to tear through the insanity and confusion the world currently finds itself in.”“I just wrote down, ‘Who is the true ape?’” Murphy also added in a statement. “People look down at apes as primitive life forms, but we’re just this horrible, lazy society killing each other and starting wars, while they’re able to love and feel.

Brix Smith has announced details of a tour with Public Image Ltd, for which she’ll be joined by an all new band.The musician, who has been a member of The Fall and a host of other punk bands across her decades in music, will play a series of shows in June alongside John Lydon’s PiL.At the shows, she will launch an all-new, all-female band announced recently, including My Bloody Valentine‘s Deb Googe and Jen Macro – on bass and keys/guitar respectively – alongside Vas Antoniadou (drums) and Ros Cairney (guitar).“It’s time for me to stand up and put my head above the parapet, put my money where my mouth is, having been a strong woman in the music industry for however many years,” Smith said in a statement.“I’ve put together the motherfucker of all girl bands.”See the new tour dates below.JUNE 20226 – O2 Ritz, Manchester7 – O2 Academy, Leeds16 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London17 – O2 Institute, Birmingham18 – O2 Academy, Bristol20 – UEA, Norwich22 – O2 Academy, Glasgow23 – Rock City, Nottingham The Fall veteran also recently revealed plans to release a solo album called ‘Valley Of The Dolls’.The punk legend was speaking at the AIF Festival Congress 2022 in Bristol earlier this year to discuss her work as as President of The F-List For Music – a not-for-profit organisation set up to help female musicians gain greater representation and professional opportunities in the UK music industry.Towards the end of her talk, Smith shared information about an upcoming record made with Killing Joke bassist and esteemed producer Youth. “Nobody knows about this in public, so hello – get ready,” she began.

Killers who commit the vilest crimes in the UK are handed a whole-life prison term, meaning they will die behind bars. There are currently dozens of criminals locked up in prison who will never be released.

100 Gecs have shared ‘Doritos And Fritos’, the second single released from their forthcoming album ‘10000 gecs’.The frenetic new song follows last year’s ‘mememe’ and is the newest taste of what’s to come from the duo’s second album, which currently doesn’t have a release date.100 Gecs are performing at Coachella this Saturday (April 16), with additional festival performances scheduled for this year – see dates below.‘10000 gecs’ follows the pair’s 2019 debut album ‘1000 gecs’ and a 2020 remix album ‘1000 Gecs And The Tree Of Clues‘.See 100 Gecs’ 2022 festival appearances below (buy tickets here).APRIL16 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival23 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalMAY27 – Arlington, TX – So What Music FestivalJUNE01 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound12 – Queens, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival18 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJULY22-24 – Seattle, WA – Capitol Hill Block Party28-31 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza30 – Montreal, Quebec – OsheagaAUGUST26 – Bramham, England – Leeds Festival28 – Reading, England – Reading FestivalSEPTEMBER22-25 – Dover, DE – Firefly Music FestivalLast December, 100 Gecs postponed their winter 2022 UK and European headline tour until summer 2022. The band had originally announced shows for January and February.Following planned performances in Europe, 100 Gecs were set to touch down in the UK on February 9 for a concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.

Benny The Butcher has announced that his planned UK tour dates have been cancelled due to “old FBI reports”.The Griselda rapper, who released his third studio album ‘Tana Talk 4’ last month, was due to hit the road later this month for a pair of shows at Manchester’s O2 Ritz on April 29 and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 1.However, Benny has now informed fans that due to some “old FBI reports” and a recent felony charge his gigs will no longer be going ahead.“UK shows canceled based on “old FBI reports” and a new felony charge I just caught last week tht [sic] yall won’t find out about until my documentary.”It’s not known whether the show’s will be rescheduled.UK shows canceled based on “old FBI reports” and a new felony charge I just caught last week tht yall won’t find out about until my documentary— BENNY THE BUTCHER (@BennyBsf) April 9, 2022It comes after Griselda co-founder Conway The Machine recently cancelled his debut London show at O2 Forum Kentish Town on April 1.Back in November, Benny The Butcher inked a new record deal with legendary rap label Def Jam Recordings.Snoop Dogg – who was appointed Def Jam’s executive creative consultant back in June – shared the news during his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.“I’m on Def Jam Records right. I’m a creative consultant executive, and just to let you know that it don’t exist no more, I’m going to announce on your show that I just signed Benny the Butcher, and he is one of the hardest rappers up out of Buffalo, New York,” Snoop said.He added: “So that’s showing that there are no more lines to be crossed.

The Libertines have announced a one-off London arena show for this summer.Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and co. will headline the OVO Arena in Wembley, London on July 23 to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut studio album, ‘Up The Bracket’ (2002).The special gig will see The Libertines perform the aforementioned record in its entirety, alongside other “classic” tracks. They’ll be joined at the show by some “very special guests” who are yet to be confirmed.Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 11) at 9am GMT – you can purchase yours from here.

Bauhaus have announced their first tour in over 16 years.After breaking up in 1983, Bauhaus reformed and have had a number of different formations over the years. Following a 20th anniversary tour in 1998, the band returned for a performance at Coachella in 2005 before going on to support Nine Inch Nails the following year.Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins, and David J officially reunited again in late 2019, playing three shows in Los Angeles.

Japanese Breakfast has rescheduled her upcoming UK tour due to “lingering uncertainty” over COVID-related “travel protocols”.The Michelle Zauner-led project had been due to tour in the UK and Europe next month in support of her June 2021 album ‘Jubilee’.Zauner has now confirmed that she has had to move her upcoming UK live dates to later this year, while also cancelling a number of her scheduled European shows.“Due to lingering uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 travel protocols, we have decided to reschedule our UK and European dates from March to October 2022,” she said in a statement this afternoon (February 28).Zauner added that her planned gigs in Cologne, Hamburg, Antwerp, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona and Copenhagen had been cancelled: “I am truly devastated we can not make it work at this time but I promise we will be back as soon as possible.”A post shared by Japanese Breakfast (@jbrekkie)All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled shows, though refunds are also available from the point of purchase.You can see Japanese Breakfast’s rescheduled UK and European tour dates below, and find more ticket information here.October20 – Marble Factory, Bristol21 – Brudenell, Leeds22 – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow24 – Albert Hall, Manchester25 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London26 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands27 – Gretchen, Berlin, Germany Japanese Breakfast recently performed the track ‘Be Sweet’ live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in the US, which followed on from a performance of ‘Slide Tackle’ on The Late Late Show last month.Japanese Breakfast’s cover of Yoko Ono’s ‘Nobody Sees Me Like You Do’, meanwhile, recently featured on the tribute album ‘Ocean Child: Songs Of Yoko Ono’.

The Libertines have updated fans on the status of Pete Doherty‘s health, and have confirmed that tonight’s (February 25) show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town will go ahead.The band were forced to pull out of their Bristol date yesterday, after the co-frontman “developed a high fever and shortness of breath”.A doctor was called to his aide, and although he tested negative for COVID-19, he was diagnosed with an unspecified “respiratory infection which [required] immediate treatment”. He was advised not to take part in last night’s show “under any circumstances”, leading to its cancellation.Though The Libertines are yet to advise Bristol fans on when (or if) their gig will be rescheduled, they posted on Instagram earlier today that Doherty’s treatment has thus far been successful, and that he “has been allowed to travel to London today and tonight’s show will therefore go ahead”.A post shared by The Libertines (@thelibertines)“Our sincere apologies go to everyone who had tickets for Bristol, especially after all the disruption already caused by the pandemic,” they wrote. “We want to thank our fans for being so understanding and all the good wishes Peter has received.”The Libertines are currently wrapping up their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, with London slated as the last stop.

Pete Doherty has undergone "immediate treatment" after developing a high fever and shortness of breath.The Libertines, who married Katia de Vidas in a secret wedding ceremony in September last year, was forced to cancel a string of his UK shows after his health worsened on Thursday night. In a post shared to his Instagram account, it was revealed that the doctor was quickly called in, and the 42 year old was diagnosed with a respiratory infection.

Pete Doherty was advised to pull out of a Libertines gig in Bristol tonight (February 24) after it was discovered that he has a “respiratory infection”.The band, who are in the middle of their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, took to social media this evening to share the news.“A doctor has been called to assess Peter’s condition tonight after he developed a high fever and shortness of breath,” the post began. “Thankfully, he has tested negative for COVID-19, but has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection which requires immediate treatment.“Unfortunately, he has been advised not to perform tonight under any circumstances, which was not a decision taken lightly, and he remains under close observation with the doctor.”The band said they were unclear as to whether Doherty will be able to perform at their two London shows this weekend at O2 Forum Kentish Town.

The Coral have released a remastered version of their 2002 hit ‘Dreaming Of You’ to mark its 20th anniversary this year.The track is also part of the forthcoming reissue of the band’s self-titled 2002 debut album, which is set for release on March 4 via Run On Records in association with Modern Sky.Coral frontman James Skelly said in a press release that ‘Dreaming Of You’ “nearly didn’t make the album” 20 years ago.“It was a song we hadn’t yet recorded during the main studio sessions, but when [producer Ian] Broudie heard it, he said it had to be on there,” Skelly recalled. “We went back into the studio to get down this angular version that fitted the rest of the album.“I’d had the song since meeting [Shack founders] Mick and John Head for the first time, and they said they really liked our stuff.

The Coral have announced the six acts that will be supporting them across their upcoming UK tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.Supporting The Coral at various shows on their twelve-date UK tour are Cut Glass Kids, Marvin Powell, The Dream Machine, Louis Croft, Rianne Downey and Brooke Combe. The run starts March 3 in Sheffield and ends with a pair of Liverpool shows on March 25 and 26.

Keith Richards has announced a 30th anniversary reissue of his second solo album ‘Main Offender’ – see all the details below.Released back in October 1992, the record followed on from the Rolling Stones guitarist’s debut solo full-length, 1988’s ‘Talk Is Cheap’.It was produced by Richards, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Jordan, the latter of whom drummed for the Stones on their recent US tour; the stint marked the legendary band’s first shows since the death of Charlie Watts.Today (January 25) it’s been confirmed that ‘Main Offender’ will arrive as an expanded, special deluxe box set on March 18 via BMG. You can pre-order the collection here in various formats.The upcoming new version of the LP boasts previously unreleased recordings from Richards’ ‘Winos Live In London ‘92’ show, which took place at the Town & Country Club in Kentish Town, London.To preview the celebratory reissue, Richards has shared a live version of ‘How I Wish’ alongside an official accompanying lyric video.

100 Gecs have postponed their UK and European headline tour until next summer.The US duo, whose second album ‘10000 Gecs’ is due to arrive in early 2022, announced a string of shows for January and February earlier this year. It came ahead of their latest single, last month’s ‘mememe’.Following a string of planned performances in Europe, 100 Gecs were set to touch down in the UK on February 9 for a concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.

Morrissey had kind words for Blossoms and Rick Astley‘s joint shows covering old The Smiths classics.The singer, who fronted the band between 1982 and 1987, said that he was grateful for the acts’ tributes to his former band.

Blossoms and Rick Astley have announced they’ll be teaming up for a pair of shows that will celebrate the songs of The Smiths.It comes after Blossoms surprised fans during the first of three nights at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum last night (September 13) by inviting Astley on stage to run through a selection of Smiths covers.Taking place at Manchester’s Albert Hall on October 8 and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on October 9, the shows will see Blossoms become Astley’s backing band for a full

Yungblud surprised his fans last night (August 10) by bringing out Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes to perform their 2020 collaboration ‘Obey’ for the first time.The debut performance saw the pair delivering a high-energy rendition of the track, resulting in a huge reaction from fans in attendance at London’s O2 Forum.It came during the second night of the Doncaster star’s five-night stint at the Kentish Town venue, which will continue from tomorrow night (August 12) until Saturday (August

Beck has rescheduled his forthcoming UK tour to 2022 and has added several new dates.The American singer-songwriter was set to head out on a UK and European tour this summer, but he was forced to postpone the dates due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The dates for the UK leg of the tour have now been rescheduled to 2022, kicking off with a new date at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange on June 14.

Comedian Katherine Ryan, 37, revealed that she’s pregnant with her second child on stage in London last night.The blonde comic was performing a live recording of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything at Kentish Town.The Your Face or Mine? host stepped onto the stage in a tight lamé dress that clung to her growing baby bump. Katherine is already mother to 11-year-old Violet from a previous relationship, but baby number two will be her first child with husband Bobby Kootstra.

Comedian Katherine Ryan revealed that she’s pregnant with her second child on stage in London last night.The blonde comic was performing a live recording of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything at Kentish Town. Katherine is already mother to 11-year-old Violet from a previous relationship, but baby number two will be her first child with husband Bobby Kootstra.The Your Face or Mine? host stepped onto the stage in a tight lamé dress that clung to her growing baby bump.

Katherine Ryan is pregnant with her second child, her first with partner and childhood sweetheart Bobby Kootstra. The comedian, 37, made the announcement during a live recording of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything in Kentish Town on Thursday.

Ashnikko has announced a new run of live dates in the UK and Ireland.The ‘Demidevil’ singer will stop off in London, Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow throughout December, with tickets going on general sale from 10am tomorrow (May 7).The dates, which include stop-offs at the 02 Forum Kentish Town and Manchester’s 02 Ritz, can be viewed in full below.I'M GOING ON A REAL LIFE PHYSICAL IN PERSON LIVE TOUR AROUND NORTH AMERICA, UK, AND IRELAND

The Lathums have announced details of their rescheduled UK tour later this year which will see them upgrading a selection of the venues they were already set to play.The Wigan band will play a homecoming show at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse this October, as well as a headline date at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town – after previously selling out the Electric Ballroom.With a total of eight shows upgraded to bigger venues and four brand new dates, you can check the band’s new tour dates in

Inhaler have announced details of their full UK and Ireland tour for autumn 2021.The Dublin band, who announced their debut album ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ earlier this week, will hit the road for an extensive tour from September to December 2021.You can check out the dates in full below.SEPTEMBER 202128 – Sheffield Octagon29 – Sept Leeds O2 AcademyOCTOBER 20211 – Newcastle University2 – Birmingham O2 Institute3 – Bristol O2 Academy5 – Nottingham Rock City6 – London O2 Forum Kentish Town7 –

Yungblud has announced that his intimate ‘Occupy the UK’ tour will be postponed once more due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.The ‘Weird!’ singer was set to begin a run of dates including a five-night residency at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town in March, which was pushed back from May and June last year.Now he has confirmed that the shows will be put on ice once more, with future dates set to be confirmed in the coming weeks.“As some of you have guessed, the Occupy the UK tour is going to be

Richard Ashcroft has announced a pair of London shows set to take place in May next year.Set to take place at the London Palladium on May 21 and 22 2021, the two gigs represent his first since Ashcroft’s intimate show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in December 2018.Commenting on the upcoming shows, the former Verve frontman said: “It’s time to take back the stage.

The Flaming Lips have announced a new show in London for summer 2021.The Oklahoma band were already set to return to these shores next summer after their UK and Ireland tour this year was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Flaming Lips, who released their latest album ‘American Head’ last month, have today (October 12) added an extra show to accompany the rearranged July 2021 dates.The band’s extra tour date will see them play at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday July 23,