Green Day are to make their first return to the Voodoo Music & Arts Experience in New Orleans.
Jack White is still annoyed with Guinness World Record bosses after they denied his attempt at staging the shortest concert.
Courtney Love has dismissed reports she suffered a meltdown and pulled out of a reading at an event, insisting she left to meet her boyfriend.
Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers.
Scott Weiland has rejoined Velvet Revolver four years after his bandmates kicked him out of the group following a public spat.
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The Rock is stoked to present SLASH live in New Zealand this August. The legendary guitarist has confirmed two shows in Auckland and Christchurch. Tickets on sale 22 May.
You heard right - Blacklistt are setting off on a New Zealand tour at the end of this month. Find out which towns the boys will be in and how you can get your hands on some tickets.
The London based Kiwi four piece are returning home for a tour around the country in June.
The critically acclaimed Black Keys are returning to New Zealand this November, playing two shows in Auckland and Wellington.
The Smashing Pumpkins are returning to our shores for one show only. Find out when, where and how you can get your hands on some tickets now.
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Finally, New Zealand’s almost award-winning fourth-most-popular folk duo are touring New Zealand!
It's that time of the year again to get your laugh on.
Find out what the V8 SuperTourers are all about, and when you can see these beasts in action.
The Rock 100 is over for another year. You voted New Zealand and you can see who came out tops here.
With another year over, it's time to look back at the hottest 100 tracks that made 2011 bearable. Who reigned supreme?
Congratulations to Tool, voted by you as the best band in the world! See how the action unfolded here.
Well that's it for another year - and what a countdown it was. Check out the full list of songs to see where your favourite ended up.
"You're A Lie" is the first single from Slash's forthcoming album Apocalyptic Love. Watch the brand new video for the kick-arse track now!
Tenacious D need a roadie to help them organise their tour. Lucky for them, they've found the greatest roadie this earth has ever been lucky enough to bum a smoke off.
Villainy are following up Alligator Skin with the intense track 'The Answer', with a video to match.
You've seen Metallica at dozens of music festivals in the past. Now, they're about to throw their OWN festival. Headlining two nights and hand-selecting the supporting artists, this is one music festival you won't want to miss.
Good ol' Ozzy scaring his fans in a wax museum, gotta admit it, the man's got a great sense of humour.
Serj Tankian's got a new single coming out from the 1st of May called 'Figure It Out.' Watch the video teaser for the music video right here.
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Hundreds of police officers were treated with a very special private Shihad concert in their carpark this afternoon. Better work stories? You betcha.
The front woman of The Distillers and Spinnerette oozes grunge sex appeal.
Very rock 'n roll of Dave Grohl.
Here's a pretty handy guide to big band names and how they're classified.
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‘The Terrorhawks' have shared the stage with some some big names like Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Slash, Whitesnake, and Kiss, and it's clear to see why.
Static Era may be a new band but there are a few familiar faces in the line up including Dave Rhodes from Stylus and Chris Yong of Tadpole and Redline fame.
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