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Gig review and setlist: Def Leppard, Motley Crue & Steel Panther at Birmingham's LG Arena

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BIRMINGHAM rock fans received an early Christmas present as two of the genre’s biggest acts, and Steel Panther, joined forces to stage a value for money four and a half hour gig. Read

Black Sabbath expected to announce comeback on November 11

SPECUALATION is mounting Black Sabbath will officially announce the reformation of the band’s original line-up on Friday, November 11.Read

Watch: Keith Allen makes surprise appearance at UB40 performance at Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath

BIRMINGHAM music legends UB40 took a trip down memory lane when a special plaque was unveiled at the Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath, where they played their first ever gig.Read

Black Sabbath: We're not saying there's no reunion, says Iommi's manager

News of a Black Sabbath reunion, as reported by the Birmingham Mail on Tuesday, has become an internet sensation with fans questioning whether it will ever happen... and guitarist Tony Iommi has refused to deny that the four original members are getting back together.Read

Black Sabbath to reform with original line-up and new studio album

THE most closely guarded secret in rock music can now be revealed – the original Black Sabbath line-up is getting back together. Read

Review: Whitesnake, at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

JON Bon Jovi had his chopped off years ago but fellow ‘hair metaller’ and Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale still has his ‘80s-style rock god hair, his flowing locks tinged blond by the California sun, and a few highlights.Read

Britney Spears to perform in Birmingham

TROUBLED pop star Britney Spears is on the comeback trail with a new UK tour that plays Birmingham’s LG Arena on October 30. Read

Britney reappears!

TROUBLED pop star Britney Spears is on the comeback trail with a new UK tour that plays Birmingham’s LG Arena on October 30.Read

Music: Toots celebrating 50 years in reggae

REGGAE legends Toots And The Maytals are celebrating 50 years of making music with a UK tour that plays Wolverhampton Civic Hall on September 4.Read

Music: Homecoming gig for USA-based Joanne Shaw Taylor

BLUES star Joanne Shaw Taylor has swapped Motor City, UK, for Motor City, USA.Read

Music: Stars out for Bev Bevan's bash

A NIGHT to remember is promised next Thursday when Bev Bevan is inducted to Birmingham’s Walk Of Stars.Read

Bev Bevan to collect honour at star-studded Broad Street bash

A STAR-studded line-up will join former Move and ELO drummer Bev Bevan on stage at Birmingham’s Gatecrasher club next Thursday.Read

Travel: Seeing beautiful Belgium needn't cost the earth

GO green in Ghent. That’s the environmentally-friendly invitation from Belgium’s fourth largest city.Read

Music: Wonderland's luck of the Irish

X FACTOR judge Louis Walsh is lending his golden touch to new all-girl band Wonderland.Read

Music: Devil world domination

LONDON hardcore outfit Devil Sold His Soul have had a hell of a job breaking out of the underground scene but signing to a new label should see them reaching a worldwide audience.Read

Music: ELO fan tribute helps hospital

BIRMINGHAM Children’s Hospital is set to receive a charity donation – out of the blue.Read

Music: Jason's bringing Led Zeppelin back to life

IT IS said that you can obtain just about anything from the Internet these days – even a lead singer for a rock band.Read

Music: He’s a hard rockin’ Elvis

HE LOOKS like Elvis, he moves like Elvis and he sings like Elvis – but Canadian Darren Lee has a heavy metal heart.Read

Music: UB40 regroup for return to roots gig

UB40 rapper Astro is looking forward to getting back on stage with the band after missing out on their recent American tour.Read

Music: Axl’s late, late show

PREPARE for a late night on Sunday if you’re going to the Guns N’ Roses gig at Birmingham LG Arena.Read

Author Profile

Andy Coleman is a Birmingham Mail veteran having worked at the paper for 25 years. He is the Mail's music editor, regularly reviewing rock concerts at the NEC, NIA and Carling Academy, as well as CDs and DVDs. Andy edits the Friday What's On section.