Dick Decent was not a regular member of Def Leppard, but he occasionally sat in with on tour and played in Joe Elliott and Phil Collen's Cypernauts side project.

Indie-synth exports Gypsy & The Cat return with a new album, a national tour, and a clip for ‘Sorry’.

Soul man Ben Harper has assembled his favourite ballads (and a new song) for ‘By My Side’.

Kooky Kiwi chanteuse Kimbra has released an insane-asylum clip for her new single.

Latin megastar Pitbull has delivered a teaser for his next album Global Warming with some Aussie cameos.

Ben Folds Five’s new clip for ‘Do It Anyway’ features the cast of Fraggle Rock and cult Hollywood stars.

Scandinavian electro stars Swedish House Mafia prepare “final tour soundtrack” with remixes, collabs and new tunes.

Adam Ant opened his 2012 American tour last Thursday at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles with a lengthy 28-song show, his first in the City of Angels in 17 years.

R. Kelly has set a new record for the Soul Train Awards for most nominations by an artist as his two nods push him to a total of 21 over the years. He is up for Songwriter and Album of the Year.

Prince is in trouble with both the U.S. and French governments over a series of shows that he performed in France during 2009 and 2010.

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its release, the MANIC STREET PREACHERS are re-issuing their legendary 18 track debut album 'Generation Terrorists' on 5th November 2012.

Madonna has helped Kelly Osbourne drop a dress size by giving her exercise and diet tips.

The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney tied the knot with Emily Ward in front of 350 friends and family on Saturday.

Wyclef Jean thought it pivotal that he write a 'raw' memoir for his fans.

X-Factor star Reece Mastin announces DVD, and works on a new album with big name songwriters.

Surprise! Psych-rock outfit Tame Impala have released a kaleidoscopic video for new single ‘Elephant’.

The members of Midnight Oil have curated a 36-track greatest hits album Essential Oils.

Model and DJ Pixie Geldof received a number of death threats from One Direction fans after she was spotted leaving a party with Harry Styles.

Gary Barlow has sent his congratulations to Take That bandmate Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field following the birth of their daughter Theodora Rose.

Taylor Swift is a secret fan of 90s boy band Hanson.

Sia has confirmed 'Blank Page' will be on Christina Aguilera's forthcoming album 'Lotus' and she thinks it is "amazing".

Liam Gallagher got in trouble with Spanish police for getting too vocal as his beloved Manchester City lost their lead against Real Madrid at a football match.

Shakira is 'very happy' to announce that she is expecting a baby.

Last Friday, Rolling Stone asked their on-line readers to select what they thought were the greatest heavy metal albums of all-time.

The first of four Bluesfest announcements was made overnight and yes, as previously announced by Noise11.com, Iggy & The Stooges are on the bill.

Santana, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Ben Harper and Iggy & The Stooges will play at Bluesfest 2013, according to the Byron Shire News.

Bratty pop star Pink performed five new songs in Los Angeles and she’s put them up on the web.

The Pretty Things, one of rocks most influential bands from the 60s, is heading down under in December.

Neil Young has had a last minute change of heart and decided to go for a different cover for the next Crazy Horse album ‘Psychedelic Pill’.

Tim Hart, drummer from Boy & Bear, goes solo in support of country superstars Lady Antebellum.