Stone Temple Pilots postpone US tour after onstage 'outburst'

Mon, 27 Sep 2010

Stone Temple Pilots have announced they are taking a 'short break' during their current US tour.

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Jamey Johnson's 'The Guitar Song' album reaches the top of the US Country chart

Mon, 27 Sep 2010

After the positively received reviews, The Guitar Song by Jamey Johnson scored a Number 1 album debut in the Billboard Country charts last week.

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Linkin Park album debuts top of album charts

Mon, 27 Sep 2010

Linkin Park celebrated their new album topping the album charts with their latest release, A Thousand Suns this past week.

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Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez join American Idol judge line up

Mon, 27 Sep 2010

Last week American Idol made the, 'not so surprise' announcement that Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, would be joining the judges panel along with Jennifer Lopez.

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Iron Maiden first band to be confirmed for Roskilde Festival 2011

Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Iron Maiden are the first band to be confirmed for Denmark's Roskilde Festival next June.

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My Chemical Romance debut first song from album

Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Last night My Chemical Romance debuted the first track from the upcoming album.

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Classic Rock Awards announce nominees

Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards have announced the nominees for the awards in NOvember. Don't forget to vote for you favourite.

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Slash to play with Ozzy in 2011 and to release Deluxe Edition of album

Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Slash has confirmed he is likely to play with Ozzy Osbourne in 2011 and details of the Deluxe Edition of Slash (the album) out next week. 

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will release solo single

Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Aerosmith frontman has recorded the theme song to a Japanese movie, the track will is being said to be his first solo project.

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Black Sabbath reissues to feature Ray Gillen recordings

Wed, 22 Sep 2010

Black Sabbath will release expanded re-issues of two 1980's albums at the end of October in the UK.

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The Big Four concert available soon on DVD watch the trailer

Wed, 22 Sep 2010

You can get your first look at The Big Four concert on DVD.

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Sterephonics to re-issue first two albums and play albums live in London

Tue, 21 Sep 2010

Next month the Stereophonics will re-issue their first two albums and play two special shows in London 

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No Doubt to plan world tour as they write new album

Tue, 21 Sep 2010

After a string of reunion dates played last year in North America, No Doubt are set to release a new album and are planning a World Tour. 

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Neil Young previews track from new album and new music video

Tue, 21 Sep 2010

Neil Young is set to release his new album "Le Noise" next week, check out the new video and tracks. 

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MTV Europe Music Awards nominations announced

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

The nominations for the 2010 MTV EMA awards have been announced.

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Carlos Santana's 'Guitar Heaven' out this week

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

Carlos Santana's new album "Guitar Heaven" is in stores this week!

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Paul McCartney Reissuing the 1973 Wings album "Band On The Run"

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

Paul McCartney has confirmed that he will re-issue his 1973 "Band On The Run" album as a special four-disc collectors edition.

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James Blunt announces UK 2011 tour

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

After his recent performance at the 'Help For Heroes' show James Blunt has announced a full UK tour.

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Roger Waters adds more dates to 'The Wall' tour

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

Roger Waters has added more tour dates to his May-June tour next year.

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My Chemical Romance confirm UK tour dates and post album trailer

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

My Chemical Romance have posted a video trailer and announced 3 UK tour dates. 

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Nine Inch Nails release free EP

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have released a free EP featuring the music they scored for an upcoming film.

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LickLibrary Weekend Guitar Challenges - Week 4

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

It's now the weekend here's your Weekend Challenge just for fun!

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ZZ Top to record new album

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

ZZ top's Billy Gibbons has revealed the band are working on a new album with producer Rick Rubin.

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New My Chemical Romance album title revealed

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

My Chemical Romance will release their new album later this year, the title of the upcoming record has been revealed, find out more... 

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Sacha Baron Cohen (Aka AliG) will play Freddie Mercury in movie about Queen

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

Queen guitarist, Brian May, announced today that the Ali G and Borat Star will be playing Freddie Mercury in a new film about Queen.

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MUSE, Green Day, Kings of Leon all nominated for Q Awards

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

The nominees for the 2010 Q Awards are...

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Stone Sour celebrate Top 10 album chart debut in US & UK

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

Earlier this week Stone Sour celebrated Top 10 positions for the first week sales of their new album, Audio Secrecy.

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Neil Diamond, Robert Plant an Elton John to perform at the BBC Electric Proms

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

This year's line up for the BBC Electric Proms have announced...

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Muse rock Wembley Stadium with the sci-fi show

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

MUSE have been wowing crowds throughout the year on tour and at festivals, last weekend they rocked London's Wembley Stadium. 

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Ozzfest in London tomorrow!

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

Tomorrow see's Ozzfest take over the O2 Arena in London, if you're going check out the setlist and details here.

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Radiohead drummer releases new video

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

Radiohead's Phil Selway has recently released his solo album, and now his new music video to go with it is online! 

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LickLibrary Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Fri, 17 Sep 2010

This week we pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix, it was 40 years ago on the 18th September that the legend sadly passed away at the age of 27.

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New Release available for Pre-order: 50 Killer Metal Licks -Volume 2

Thu, 16 Sep 2010

Learn 50 killer metal guitar licks with Andy James.

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Faith No More to be no more after final show in Chile

Thu, 16 Sep 2010

Faith No More will call it a day for good after their final show in December.

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Iron Maidens Bruce Dickinson lands a top job with airline

Thu, 16 Sep 2010

Bruce Dickinson seems to like to keep busy and is always adding to his resume, now he's landed a top job at Astraeus Airlines.

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Smashing Pumpkins release new track for free Download and win a Custom Fender Stratocaster

Thu, 16 Sep 2010

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has released a new track available for free Download for charity, and also has a guitar to be won.

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Killer's frontman Brandon Flowers grabs a number 1 spot for his solo album

Thu, 16 Sep 2010

The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers is celebrating his solo album hitting the number 1 spot in the UK this week. 

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Learn how to take command of the fretboard!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

Learn how to take command of the fretboard with Matthew Von Doran...

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John Mayer to play at Country Music Hall of Fame Benefit show

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

John Mayer is set to play at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Benefit Show on October 5th

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Nikki Sixx to release new book next year

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is set to release his new book. "This Is Gonna Hurt" in March next year. 

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Paul McCartney's son James to release his first EP

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

James McCartney is set to release his debut EP next week, find out more information here.

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Coldplay delay new album to 2011

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has confirmed there will not be a new album this year from the band.

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Metallica to release 8 track live EP!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010

As Metallica get ready to return to Australia and New Zealand on tour they announced they would be releasing a new live EP.

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Orianthi releases album, Believe in the UK

Tue, 14 Sep 2010

Orianthi's sensational album, 'Believe' has hit the stores in the UK this week finally. 

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Guns N Roses fans in Dublin will not being receiving refunds

Tue, 14 Sep 2010

Despite many of the fans at the Dublin Guns N Roses gig reportedly being told the show was over by venue staff a couple of weeks ago and that would refunds would be given, it appears that the fans have been left disappointed.

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The 2010 CMA's announce this year's award nominees

Tue, 14 Sep 2010

The 44th Annual Country Music Award nominees are....

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New Release: Now Available Learn to Play Dio

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Now available to pre-order is the Learn To Play Dio DVD by Danny Gill.

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Disturbed's Asylum debuts at top of the album charts

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Disturbed celebrated their fourth number 1 album in the US with Asylum.

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Robert Plant has "Fallen out of love with heavy rock music"

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Robert Plant and his Band of Joy release their album today, he has recently hinted his reasons for turning down a reunion with Led Zeppelin. 

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U2 debut "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" track from Broadway Show

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

The new Spiderman Broadway Musical had its debut on "Good Morning America", the track sung my Reeve Carney called "Boy Falling From the Sky" was written by U2's The Edge and Bono.

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Jamie Humphries & Brian May at the BBC Proms In The Park

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

On Saturday night LickLibrary's Jamie Humphries performed onstage with Brian May & Kelly Ellis at the BBC Proms In The Park Show, you can now watch it on the BBC Website. 

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Linkin Park stream new album online, and Radio 1 to air documentary tonight

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Linkin Park release their new album "A Thousand Suns" today in the UK (tomorrow in the US). 

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MUSE & 30 Seconds To Mars manage to take home MTV VMA's against the pop crowd

Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Last night MTV held their annual Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, and the winners are....

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LickLibrary Weekend Guitar Challenges - Week 3

Fri, 10 Sep 2010

It's now the weekend here's your Weekend Challenge just for fun!

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Stone Sour live video chat

Fri, 10 Sep 2010

To celebrate their new album, which was released earlier this week, Stone Sour will be holding a live web chat for their fans on Friday 10th September. 

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Status Quo release their new video for "In The Army Now"

Fri, 10 Sep 2010

Status Quo's new video for the "In The Army Now" featuring footage of the band being put through their paces by a Sergeant Major. 

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Avenged Sevenfold speak about Mike Portnoy's departure from Dream Theater

Fri, 10 Sep 2010

In the wake of Mike Portnoy's news that he was leaving Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold's Bassist Johnny Christ has spoken out about their shock at the announcement. 

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The 2010 MOBO award nominations

Thu, 09 Sep 2010

The 2010 MOBO award nominees have been announced, and in the running is Dizzee Rascal, who LickLibrary favourite Guthrie Govan features on his album and in his live band.

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Deep Purple to re-issue two of their classic albums

Thu, 09 Sep 2010

Deep Purple will re-issue two of their classic albums next month.

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Kings of Leon release new video and track "Radioactive"

Thu, 09 Sep 2010

Kings of Leon have now released the full video and track for their next single, "Radioactive" 

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Mike Portnoy announces his departure from Dream Theater

Thu, 09 Sep 2010

Mike Portnoy shocked fans this morning as he announced he would be leaving Dream Theater. 

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Machine Head frontman's home broken into and priceless guitars stolen -

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Yesterday Machine Head's Robb Flynn's San Francisco Bay Area home was broken into, the guitarist has put up a reward for the return of some of the priceless possesions. 

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Aerosmith's Joe Perry & Steven Tyler talk pushing each other on stage

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Last month Steven Tyler fell off stage in Canada after Joe Perry shoved him a little too hard, they've both now given their sides of the story. 

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Alterbridge Sign to Roadrunner, new track & album details

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Alterbridge have announced they have moved to Roadrunner Records ahead of their new album release. 

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Dio to release Live at Donington album

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Dio will release a live album from the band's 2 appearances at Donnington in 1983 & 1987

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Pantera's Phil Anselmo hated recording "Cowboys From Hell"

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Pantera are about to release their 20th anniversary edition of 'Cowboys From Hell', but Phil Anselmo has said he hated the recording process when looking back 

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Eric Clapton previews album tracks online

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Eric Clapton has made four new tracks from his upcoming album available to listen to online, check them out. 

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Dave Mustaine's Autobiography had the fun sucked out of it by Lawyers

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Last month Dave Mustaine released his autobiography, but the UK edition more scrutinised by Lawyers than he'd have liked. 

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LickLibrary Weekend Guitar Challenges - Week 2

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

It's now the weekend here's your Weekend Challenge just for fun! 

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Slipknot/Stone Sour's Corey Taylor to present a week of Rock Radio

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor will present an entire week of Rock Radio next week. 

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Slash goes 3D & Your chance to be his Guitar Tech for the day!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Slash's music video for 'By The Sword' will be released in 3D!!

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Kings of Leon release tracklisting for new album & hear a preview of the first single

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Kings of Leon fans will happy to know they can now hear a preview of the new single and check out the tracklisting for their next album. 

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Joe Satriani to release new album details, and listen to the new single online!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Joe Satriani releases his new solo album next month, check out the details and hear the new single.

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Latest Media Uploads (August-September)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010

Check out the latest media uploads on licklibrary.com

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Gun N Roses demand apology for Reading & Leeds, Axl Rose bottled off stage in Dublin

Thu, 02 Sep 2010

This week the internet has been buzzing about Guns N Roses, here's the latest...

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Green Day play 'new' song live for new live album

Thu, 02 Sep 2010

On their current tour Green Day have had fans at the show and online buzzing at the new tracks being played live, check them out.

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Listen to the new Stone Sour album online

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Stone Sour will are streaming their new album online with the help of NME now! 

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Carlos Santana's 'Guitar Heaven' Tracklisting, listening parties, and first single confirmed

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Carlos Santana releases his new album, Guitar Heaven later this month and is giving fans in the US a chance to attend exclusive pre-release listening parties. 

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New Pantera Track posted online!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Pantera have posted a previously unreleased demo track from the Cowboys From Hell album.

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