Adam Lambert has cleared up reports which claim the singer said he is to be the new frontman for Queen.  

The Daily Star reported that Lambert would perform with the band at the Sonisphere Festival tour throughout Europe this June.  Lambert told the publication "The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some fucking great songs. It's to keep the music alive for the fan…

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U2 frontman Bono is set to become the richest rock star on the planet thanks to Facebook. 

The singer owns 1.5% of Facebook shares through his private equity firm Elevation Partners.  It's estimated that when Facebook floats on the stock exchange later this year, Bono's shares will be worth just under $1 billion. 

That means on paper Bono will be worth up to $1.1 billion, $300 million more th…

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Media Release - Universal Music announces a world-wide talent search for the lowest human voice in existence to record a new composition by UK Christmas No.1 and Royal Wedding composer, Paul Mealor. Mealor, whose music is characterised by very low bass notes, has written a new choral work which features a low E (an extremely low note over two octaves below middle C - see image at bottom of page) …

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Bill Ward, the drummer from Black Sabbath, has threatened to pull out of the band's much publicised reunion.  

The drummer wrote on his Facebook page "At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a "signable" contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an …

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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1972 Jethro Tull concept album 'Thick As A Brick', Tull frontman Ian Anderson has announced plans to release the album's sequel 'Thick As A Brick 2'.  

The original recording was released as a one track near 44 minute album; the concept being it was based on a poem written by a fictious young boy named Gerald Bostock. The album peaked at the Number 1 pos…

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Kiwi singer Kimbra and Australian Gotye performed their hit song "Somebody That I Use To Know" on The Jimmy Kimmel Show in the United States yesterday.  

Kimbra flew straight to Los Angeles after performing the Big Day Out in Melbourne on Sunday, while Gotye jetted in after performing at the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival in Auckland on Monday.  

Both will be performing several shows in Amer…

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The Adults have announced they will perform a show in Auckland on Februrary 16th as a special warm up for their performance at the Wellington Homegrown Festival.  

The Adults line-up, consisting of Jon Toogood, Shayne Carter and Julia Deans will be joined for this Auckland show by drummer Gary Sullivan and percussionist Steve Bremner, both of whom also appeared on The Adults' acclaimed debut al…

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Eminem is being sued for $9 million by a homeless man over a commercial that he filmed for car company Chrysler.  

Stephen Lee Pieck, who listed his address as "homeless", is claiming he gave Eminem the idea for the commercial.  Pieck says he was having lunch with Christina Aguilera and her then husband Jordan Bratman in New York when Aguilera rang Eminem.  It's alledged she handed Pieck the p…

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Johnny Clegg is returning to New Zealand for one concert only this March in Auckland as part of his Human Tour.  

"A singer, songwriter, dancer, anthropologist and a musical activist whose infectious crossover music, Clegg delivers a vibrant blend of Western pop and African Zulu rhythms. Clegg was last in New Zealand in 2009 and thrilled audiences. His explosive stage show will include his great…

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The Darkness have released a new song online titled 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us' which can be heard below.  

The song is also available as a free download from their website Theactualdarkness.com.  It's unknown at this stage whether the track is going to be part of the band's new album which they are currently recording.  

After disbanding in 2006, The Darkness reunited last year and performed…

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Mary Yandall from the 70's group The Yandall Sisters has died at the age of 62 following a short illness.  

The singing group, which also featured Pauline and Adele Yandall, made a major contribution to New Zealand music.  

In 1974 their song 'Sweet Inspiration' stayed in the New Zealand Top 20 singles charts for 8 weeks and in 1977 they were named the New Zealand Entertainer of The Year.  The…

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Flavor Flav from Public Enemy has defended his daughter after she was arrested and accused of beating him up.  

The incident occured when Dazayna Drayton was at her father's Las Vegas house.  It's alleged that after she got into an argument with her step brother, she hit Flavor Flav when he tried to break it up.  

The rapper explained to TMZ "The whole thing was a big misunderstanding that …

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Foo Fighters have released their music video for the song 'These Days'.  

The video clip features footage of their Australasian tour from late last year, which includes their performance on December 13th at Western Springs in Auckland.

Frontman Dave Grohl commented at the time it was his favourite song he has ever written.  

Foo Fighters also promised to return to Auckland in the near future …

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'A Day To Remember' have announced they will play a one off show in Auckland this February.  

The show will take place at the Logan Campbell Centre on February 23rd.  

Supporting 'A Day To Remember' at the all ages and licensed show will be local bands 'Antagonist A.D', 'Snakes Of Iron' and 'Till Death Do Us Part'.  

'A Day To Remember' with special guests 'Antagonist A.D', 'Snakes Of Iron'…

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Alabama 3 are heading to Auckland this March where they will play a special 'Acoustic & Unplugged' show.  

The band, which hails from Brixton in London, consists of founder Larry Love (vocals), Aurora Dawn (vocals), Rock Freebase (guitar), and Harpo Strangelove (harmonica).  

Their first album Exile On Coldharbour Lane included the song ‘Woke Up This Morning', which became the theme music f…

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