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August 26, 2008
 Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno has revealed how he and his bandmates had a near miss recently after a World War II grenade was discovered in his back garden. Bomb disposal experts closed the road surrounding Pizzorno's new home in West London following the discovery. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Amy Winehouse's father, Mitch, is to launch his acting career in a new British film about the music industry, it's been reported. Mr Winehouse is said to have jumped at the chance to be in the film, which tells the story of a one-hit wonder in the 1980s. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 George Michael played the second of two shows in London last night (August 25th), which signalled the end of his touring career in the UK. Dubbed the “final two”, the concerts at Earls Court were enjoyed by thousands of fans, many of whom had travelled from around the world to see the star. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Led Zeppelin's guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones have been writing new material together, according to Jason Bonham. Bonham, the son of the band's late drummer John Bonham, said he had been in the studio with the pair in England. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 US rapper T.I. says he is “beating down the internet” after a song from his forthcoming new album, 'Paper Trails', appeared online. 'Swagger Like Us', which features Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil' Wayne, emerged on a number of file-sharing websites over the weekend. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Jack Osbourne, the son of rocker Ozzy, says The Osbournes reality TV show, which documented their family's life, tarnished the public's perception of his father. The programme, which ran for four series, became a worldwide phenomenon following its initial launch in the United States. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Fall Out Boy have confirmed that they will release a new studio album on November 4th. 'Folie A Deux', which translates as 'The Shared Madness of Two', is the follow-up to 2007's 'Infinity On High'. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 The Killers have revealed that they're concerned about the impact their touring schedule has on the environment. The American band, who are due to release their new album, 'Day and Age', in November, said they have already been discussing their carbon footprint. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney's concert in Israel next month will take place on September 25th, local media reports claim. McCartney was banned from the country over forty years ago along with the rest of the Beatles because Israel feared their music might corrupt the country's younger citizens. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 US rapper Dr Dre's son was found dead at his home in California over the weekend, it's been reported. Andre Young Jr, 20, was discovered by his mother at 10am on Saturday morning in his bedroom in their home in Woodland Hills, MediaTakeOut reports. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Muse have completed the first tracks from their as-yet-untitled new album, drummer Dominic Howard has revealed. The band began working on the follow-up to their last album, 'Black Holes and Revelations', following their performance at the V Festival earlier this month. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Radiohead covered Neil Young's 'Tell Me Why' during their concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last night (August 25th). The track, which originally featured on Young's 1970 album 'After The Gold Rush', dissected a set which otherwise featured tracks largely from Radiohead's latest album 'In Rainbows'. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Metallica have unveiled a new song from their forthcoming album, 'Death Magnetic', which is released next month. 'My Apocalypse', the final song off the record, has appeared as a free-to-hear stream on the band's official website. Read more >> |
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August 26, 2008
 Dr Dre's publicist has confirmed that the rapper's son, Andre Young Jr, died at home in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. “Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time,” the rapper's publicist said in an emailed statement to Gigwise. Read more >> |
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Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno has revealed how he and his bandmates had a near miss recently after a World War II grenade was discovered in his back garden. Bomb disposal experts closed the road surrounding Pizzorno's new home in West London following the discovery. 
Amy Winehouse's father, Mitch, is to launch his acting career in a new British film about the music industry, it's been reported. Mr Winehouse is said to have jumped at the chance to be in the film, which tells the story of a one-hit wonder in the 1980s. 
George Michael played the second of two shows in London last night (August 25th), which signalled the end of his touring career in the UK. Dubbed the “final two”, the concerts at Earls Court were enjoyed by thousands of fans, many of whom had travelled from around the world to see the star. 
Led Zeppelin's guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones have been writing new material together, according to Jason Bonham. Bonham, the son of the band's late drummer John Bonham, said he had been in the studio with the pair in England. 
US rapper T.I. says he is “beating down the internet” after a song from his forthcoming new album, 'Paper Trails', appeared online. 'Swagger Like Us', which features Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil' Wayne, emerged on a number of file-sharing websites over the weekend. 
Jack Osbourne, the son of rocker Ozzy, says The Osbournes reality TV show, which documented their family's life, tarnished the public's perception of his father. The programme, which ran for four series, became a worldwide phenomenon following its initial launch in the United States. 
Fall Out Boy have confirmed that they will release a new studio album on November 4th. 'Folie A Deux', which translates as 'The Shared Madness of Two', is the follow-up to 2007's 'Infinity On High'. 
The Killers have revealed that they're concerned about the impact their touring schedule has on the environment. The American band, who are due to release their new album, 'Day and Age', in November, said they have already been discussing their carbon footprint. 
Sir Paul McCartney's concert in Israel next month will take place on September 25th, local media reports claim. McCartney was banned from the country over forty years ago along with the rest of the Beatles because Israel feared their music might corrupt the country's younger citizens. 
US rapper Dr Dre's son was found dead at his home in California over the weekend, it's been reported. Andre Young Jr, 20, was discovered by his mother at 10am on Saturday morning in his bedroom in their home in Woodland Hills, MediaTakeOut reports. 
Muse have completed the first tracks from their as-yet-untitled new album, drummer Dominic Howard has revealed. The band began working on the follow-up to their last album, 'Black Holes and Revelations', following their performance at the V Festival earlier this month. 
Radiohead covered Neil Young's 'Tell Me Why' during their concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last night (August 25th). The track, which originally featured on Young's 1970 album 'After The Gold Rush', dissected a set which otherwise featured tracks largely from Radiohead's latest album 'In Rainbows'. 
Metallica have unveiled a new song from their forthcoming album, 'Death Magnetic', which is released next month. 'My Apocalypse', the final song off the record, has appeared as a free-to-hear stream on the band's official website. 
Dr Dre's publicist has confirmed that the rapper's son, Andre Young Jr, died at home in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. “Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time,” the rapper's publicist said in an emailed statement to Gigwise.