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The xx perform new track at London show - listen Band unveil new, unnamed track from upcoming second album at live show
By Michael Baggs on 16 May 2012
Mercury Music Prize winners The xx performed a new, as-yet unnamed song at their recent London show. Listen below.
The band are gearing up for the release of their second album release, and performed last night (15 May, 2012) at Chats Palace in Hackney, London. They performed the new track at the small venue.
A vocal driven track, the new song is built around a delicate 'Being as in love with you as I am' hook. Despite a relatively poor recording, the new track sounds pretty spectacular and hopes are high for the band's new album.
The band perform one more show on their mini London tour on 18 May, 2012 at Battersea Arts Centre, giving fans an amazing opportunity to see the band live in some of London's most intimate venues. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward out of reunion shows He is unable to agree a contract with the band and quits comeback gigs
By David Renshaw on 16 May 2012
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has confirmed that he will not play a part in the bands reunion tour this year.
Ward was due to join Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler on the road for a string of huge dates including a headline slot at Download festival in June. However, he was unable to agree a contract with the band as they wanted him to play some dates and not others, causing him to leave the band to replace him completely.
Writing on his official website, Butler said: ''I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming Sabbath shows a failure to agree has continued," he stated on his official website.
''It is with a very sad heart that I bring you this news. I have to stand for something, and as painful as it is, I'm doing it.
"This statement is even more painstaking to write, as I was particularly excited to play alongside Tony Iommi after the recent treatments he underwent. I wanted that to become a reality. I can't prioritise the Sabbath fans making one show more important than the other. All of you are important. It's all the gigs or none at all.
''I hold no malice or resentment towards the other band members. I love them; I'm tolerant of them; I'm frustrated with them, as they may be with me. My fight has never been with them. I'll love them forever. In my opinion, nobody wins this time.''
It was recently confirmed that Black Sabbath will headline the Lollapalooza festival this August in Chicago.
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Simian Mobile Disco reveal collaboration dreams Duo outline hopes for pop projects with Beth Ditto and Santigold
By David Renshaw on 16 May 2012
Simian Mobile Disco have said that they are keen to work on more pop production in the future, saying the current charts are 'hard to listen to' at the moment.
The electronic duo, who released their new album 'Unpatterns' this week, have worked with the likes of Florence + The Machine and Klaxons in the pas as well as producing Beth Ditto's solo EP in 2011.
"We actually made that EP in five days - that includes writing, mixing and producing. It couldn't have been much quicker! It was really fun," James Ford told Digital Spy.
Adding: "We're going to try and do more - there was talk of a full album at some point, we've just got to pin her down. On a personal level, it was a lot of fun and we were really pleased with it."
Admitting that they want to do more work like they did with Ditto, Ford continyed: "Pop production is something we're looking to get back into. I'll admit I'm really struggling to listen to Radio 1 at the moment. I love the new Santigold song, maybe something with her would be great."
You can read our review of Gossip's live return in London last night here.
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Slash reveals he is a 'very private noodler' Former Guns N' Roses guitarist claims he prefers to keep practice quiet
By Flora Neighbour on 16 May 2012
Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash, has said that when it comes to experimenting with the guitar, he is a ‘very private noodler’.
"Playing guitar is what I do and it's what's been driving me through hell and high water for the best part of 30 years. I don't know how to put it without sounding pathetic but I'm still madly in love with trying to get better at the guitar and making things happen with it.” Slash told Kerrang!
"I'll noodle on the bus or in the dressing room or in a hotel room but I'll do it quietly because I don't necessarily like people hearing me practicing or working new stuff out. I don't noodle obnoxiously!"
Below: Slash live at Manchester Apollo
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Justin Bieber: 'You can't trust anyone in the music world' Canadian star reveals lack of trust in music and newfound liking of beer
By Michael Baggs on 16 May 2012
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Canadian teen star Justin Bieber has revealed his cynicism at the music industry, revealing that he does not trust anyone in the business.
In the new issue of GQ magazine the young star claims previous bad experiences with music industry executives has left him suspicious of other people's motives.
"I keep my guard up a lot, because you know, you can’t trust anyone in this business," he tells the men's fashion magazine. "That’s what’s sad. You can’t trust anybody. I learned the hard way."
He also revealed that he enjoys drinking beer, but doesn't enjoy getting drunk, also revealing: "I like to be in control of myself. I mean, I’ve had a beer, like, before … but I never get out of control."
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Huey Morgan 6Music job safe despite Twitter rant Radio DJ won't be fired for Lauren Laverne criticism
By David Renshaw on 16 May 2012
Huey Morgan's job at 6Music is safe, despite the fact he publicly criticised both the station and host Lauren Laverne earlier this week.
However, any fears Morgan may lose his job at the BBC have been dismissed by 6 Music controller Bob Shennan who called the incident a 'blip'.
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Ash, ABC and Kids In Glass Houses for Guilfest 2012 This year's Guilfest organiser's name latest bands added to summer bill
By Flora Neighbour on 16 May 2012
This summer’s Guilfest has confirmed more big names joining its already impressive line-up.
The festival, which has been nominated twice as the best medium-sized festival in the UK, already boasts names such as Bryan Ferry, Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra feat. Roland Gift and Olly Murs on its stage this year.
Guilfest 2012 will announce more acts for this year’s festival over the next few weeks. The festival will provide over 200 performers, across 12 stages. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
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Ed Sheeran writing tracks in US with Taylor Swift 'A-Team' star penning tracks and eating burgers with US country star
By Michael Baggs on 16 May 2012
Mild-mannered UK star Ed Sheeran is making the most of his time Stateside, having teamed up with the highest earning music star in the world in 2011, Taylor Swift, to write tracks together.
Sheeran hinted at the collaboration on his Twitter page, initially telling fans: "Writing songs with a very cool artist today..."
He later revealed the artist's identity, saying: "In and Out Burger, defacing guitars and writing music with Taylor Swift."
Swift confirmed the partnership on her own Twitter, saying: "Eating cheeseburgers, scribbling on guitars, writing songs with Ed Sheeran."
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Film news: Terminator star Nick Stahl reported missing US actor not been seen since 9 May, fears he may be in LA's drug district
By Michael Baggs on 16 May 2012
US actor Nick Stahl has been reported missing in Los Angeles, according to US reports.
The star of cinema and TV has not been seen since 9 May, 2012 and his wife has filed a missing person's report, amid concerns his disappearance may be drug related. It is thought he may be in the Skid Row area of the city.
US website TMZ reports the details, claiming that Stahl has been known to frequent the downtown area, known for drugs and homelessness. His wife had previously contact LA police over concerns that he was involved in drugs. Stahl's reps have refused to comment on the disappearance.
Stahl is best known for his movie roles in films such as Terminator 3, Sin City and Bully. He also starred in cult US drama Carnivale.
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My Chemical Romance to record new album in June Band to returning to studio after completing writing for next release
By Michael Baggs on 16 May 2012
US rockers My Chemical Romance are to start recording their new album next month, the band have revealed.
The band have now finished writing sessions for their next release and guitarist Frank Iero has said that they are now ready to begin recording of the record. In an interview with The Aquarian he revealed that the band were just 'a month away' from recording new tracks.
"I'm really excited. I can’t wait to start tracking," said Iero. "I think we're maybe a month away from the record button lighting up."
He also spoke highly of the band's new drummer, Jarrod Alexander, adding: "Jarrod is a rad guy and a fantastic player. It's been really fun making music with him these past few months. He loves coffee and hitting drums super-hard and the fact that he’s not a thieving piece of garbage is a breath of fresh air."
Below: My Chemical Romance live
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