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Music: Decapitated come to HMV Institute in Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT

WHEN it comes to dealing with tragedy, Decapitated have had more than their share.

Music: Matt Cardle's change from painter and decorator to top singer

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HE was billed as the singing painter and decorator but Matt Cardle admits that wasn’t the worst job he had while struggling to make it as a musician.

Kevin Rowland announces new Dexys Midnight Runners album release

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT

Legendary Birmingham band Dexys Midnight Runners are to release a new album in the summer - although the name of the band has been shortened to just Dexys.

Oz tribute a treat for all Pink Floyd fans

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:46:00 GMT

TRIBUTE band extraordinaire The Australian Pink Floyd Show, whose skill at Floyd classics led to them being the band chosen by Floyd guitarist David Gilmour to play at his 50th birthday party, is touring the country again with an updated show.

Raptors will unite masses to the Max

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:44:00 GMT

MAX Raptor are one of those bands who have come a long way in a short time – and now look primed to make the great leap forward.

The South still sound beautiful as they prepare for Birmingham date

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT

After 20 years, ten studio albums, five greatest hits compilations, 34 chart singles, 15 million record sales worldwide and performing in front of millions of fans, when time was called on The Beautiful South in 2008, not everyone was ready to leave the party.

Music: Mastodon play Birmingham's HMV Institute

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:00 GMT

THE general consensus among the masses was that metal behemoths Mastodon delivered the album of the year in 2011 with The Hunter.

Music: Madness front man Suggs finds time to reflect on his life

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:35:00 GMT

MADNESS front man Suggs didn’t get the most encouraging reception when he first presented the one-man show he had devised to tell his life story.

Music: Jennie Bond remembers some right royal moments

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FROM watching Nelson Mandela do an excited jig to having to break a promise to her daughter, the Royal family has provided Jennie Bond with plenty of memorable moments.

Music: The Leisure Society play Birmingham's Glee Club

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

“You have to pinch yourselves sometimes – sitting there with these people you’ve listened to for years and years,” confesses The Leisure Society’s Nick Hemming.

Indie legends New Order lined up for Birmingham Ballroom gig

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Indie rock legends New Order will play in Birmingham this April as part of a short UK tour.

Listen: Brum rockers Capital Sun ready to light their fire - in Digbeth.

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

A BIRMINGHAM band is to have a shot at stardom after a 30-year-old family link led to working with an iconic music producer.

Music: Infection alert for Biohazard's return

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:53:00 GMT

NEVER have the words ‘‘Reborn In Defiance’’ been more appropriate.

Music: Career with silver lining

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:35:00 GMT

SEVENTIES rock band Argent have been revived and are undertaking a short UK tour to remind us all what a storming band they were.

Music: Back to the future for Inspiral Carpets

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:41:00 GMT

INSPIRAL Carpets are going back to the future for their new tour.

Music: Snow Patrol gig set to be a show stopper

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SNOW Patrol bassist Paul Wilson lets out a sigh as he contemplates the major gigs he’s about to play.

Music: The Australian Pink Floyd Show to shine on with Birmingham NIA date on March 21

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:33:00 GMT

PINK Floyd fans will be able to get a taste of the classic Floyd live experience in Birmingham when The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) returns to the NIA on Wednesday 21 March.

Music: Heard the Rumour yet?

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT

THERE are rumours flying around that there is a superb tribute band to Fleetwood Mac doing the rounds.

Music: Success takes time for The Maccabees

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:44:00 GMT

IT’S a bit early to start crowing about the best album of 2012.

Music: Osmonds bring down curtain

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:52:00 GMT

The Osmond Brothers have been entertaining us for over 50 years and their anniversary tour a couple of years ago was almost a complete sell out.