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Buckcherry promise to bring thunder! Jul 31 2009

AFTER releasing two albums, Los Angeles-based hard rock band Buckcherry dissolved, but three years later they rose from the ashes and delivered a monster hit record, 15.Read

Supersonic festival review Jul 29 2009

Our first trip to the festival in the heartland of metal - Getintothis gets supersonically gnarly.Read

JLS to star at Midlands Music Festival in Tamworth Jul 24 2009

BOYBAND JLS are the latest X Factor act to top the British charts with their debut release.Read

There’s a method to their madness Jul 24 2009

THE Ashes bandwagon rolls into Birmingham next Thursday, with England squaring up against Australia at Edgbaston.Read

Music must reflect your attitudes Jul 24 2009

Name: Steven Roberts.Read

I woke up in The Human League! Jul 24 2009

AFTER a good night out most of us are left with a headache and some hazy memories. But not Joanne Catherall.Read

Out of Darkness, into the spotlight Jul 24 2009

SAVING Aimee are six pals from St Albans who decided to form a band after seeing Enter Shikari and Friendly Fires play at their local youth club.Read

Eighties pop star Belinda Carlisle recalls meeting Michael Jackson Jul 24 2009

MICHAEL Jackson’s death stirred some memories for fellow American singing star Belinda Carlisle.Read

Wonder Stuff to perform Hup at O2 Academy in Birmingham Jul 23 2009

Fans of the Wonder Stuff can look forward to an early Christmas present from the band.Read

Kerrang presenter launches night at Hare and Hounds Jul 23 2009

Kerrang! and Q Radio presenter Danielle Perry has launched a monthly music night entitled Miss Perry Presents.Read

Chart success is hair-raising for La Roux’s Elly Jul 17 2009

WITH a chart-topping single and a hit debut album, La Roux are one of the success stories of 2009.Read

Alesha's strictly ready to shine Jul 17 2009

SINGER Alesha Dixon rose to fame with the all-girl R&B band Mis-Teeq, before achieving more success as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2007. Last week, it was confirmed that she will replace Arlene Phillips on the judging panel when the show returns in the autumn.Read

Dan Hartland is a one man band with a little help from his friends Jul 17 2009

Name: Dan Hartland.Read

Life as a Metal God with Judas Priest founder Allan Atkins Jul 17 2009

IN the world of Heavy Metal Allan Atkins is a legend. But while the band he quit after forming it 40 years ago plays sold out shows in arenas around the world his current outfit will be performing mid-bill at JB’s in Dudley next week.Read

Humble beginnings of 'new guitar god' Derek Trucks Jul 17 2009

HE HAS been hailed as “the new guitar god” by Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, but Derek Trucks’ musical career began at the American version of a car boot sale.Read

Edgbaston showcase for Jam House band's new album Jul 17 2009

MIDLAND band The Subterraneans will be bowling ‘em over at Edgbaston this month when England and Australia slug it out in the Ashes Test.Read

Meeting Makers in Brum car park Jul 10 2009

THE Reverend’s congregation can’t get enough of their hero so he’s more than happy to stage impromptu free shows for them and it all started in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham band 51 Breaks in hunt for V Festival spot Jul 10 2009

BIRMINGHAM band 51 Breaks are hoping that a V Festival competition will be their big break in the music biz.Read

Woodstock comes to The Big Chill Jul 10 2009

THE man who booked the likes of Jimi Hendrix and The Who to play Woodstock 40 years ago will be a special guest at this year’s Big Chill festival.Read

Former Deep Purple organist to play Lichfield Cathedral Jul 10 2009

WHERE would you expect to find an organist? A church or cathedral would be a fairly sensible place to start.Read

Buckcherry promise to bring thunder! Jul 31 2009

Supersonic festival review Jul 29 2009

JLS to star at Midlands Music Festival in Tamworth Jul 24 2009

There’s a method to their madness Jul 24 2009

Music must reflect your attitudes Jul 24 2009

I woke up in The Human League! Jul 24 2009

Out of Darkness, into the spotlight Jul 24 2009

Eighties pop star Belinda Carlisle recalls meeting Michael Jackson Jul 24 2009

Wonder Stuff to perform Hup at O2 Academy in Birmingham Jul 23 2009

Kerrang presenter launches night at Hare and Hounds Jul 23 2009

Chart success is hair-raising for La Roux’s Elly Jul 17 2009

Alesha's strictly ready to shine Jul 17 2009

Dan Hartland is a one man band with a little help from his friends Jul 17 2009

Life as a Metal God with Judas Priest founder Allan Atkins Jul 17 2009

Humble beginnings of 'new guitar god' Derek Trucks Jul 17 2009

Edgbaston showcase for Jam House band's new album Jul 17 2009

Meeting Makers in Brum car park Jul 10 2009

Birmingham band 51 Breaks in hunt for V Festival spot Jul 10 2009

Woodstock comes to The Big Chill Jul 10 2009

Former Deep Purple organist to play Lichfield Cathedral Jul 10 2009

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