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The Beatles' demo tape, famously rejected by Decca Records in 1962, is up for auction. The recording has never been officially released, though it is said to be of good sound quality. "It is totally unique and the sound quality is crystal clear," Ted Owen, of auctioneers the Fame Bureau tells The Telegraph. "They are copying the American style, the style of artists like Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. Those were the days of Rock and Roll and everybody who was trying to make a name for themselves were trying to replicate that style."

Robert Zemeckis has pulled out of plans to create a new version of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine saying that he does not have any interest in doing remakes at this point in his career. Zemeckis, who directed The Polar Express as well as Forrest Gump and the Back To The Future movies, was connected to the film whilst Dick Cook was chairman of Disney. However, Cook has since stepped down and Zemeckis has reevaluated his position regarding the remake.

The new issue of Uncut, out today, features Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys, Bryan Ferry and the Uncut review of 2012. Bruce Springsteen is on the cover, and inside we catch up with The Boss live in Pittsburgh and tell the story of his incredible year – including Wrecking Ball, his longest ever show and that cut-off Paul McCartney duet…

Bjork has revealed that she has cured the vocal problems which have plagued her in recent years by undergoing surgery.

The Rolling Stones have confirmed former members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor will join them onstage for their forthcoming London shows. The pair will play with the band for the first time in over 20 years for the concerts at the O2 Arena on Sunday (November 25) and next Thursday (29). Original bass player Wyman played with the Stones from 1962 until 1992 while guitarist Taylor played with the Stones from 1969 to 1974.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed that only Robert Plant was unavailable for a full-scale band reunion in 2007.

Slade reveal the story behind their huge festive hit, “Merry Xmas Everybody”, in the new issue of Uncut, out on Friday (November 23). The Wolverhampton quartet explain that at first they were dubious about even releasing the song, which eventually went on to sell over one million copies on its first release. Drummer Don Powell says: “Chas [Chandler, manager] said I don’t care what you think, this is coming out this Christmas and it will be No 1. We thought it was a bit namby-pamby, we just weren’t sure at all.”

A new Jimi Hendrix album of previously unreleased material is set to be released in 2013. The LP entitled People, Hell And Angels was recorded in 1968 and 1969. The songs were meant for First Days Of The New Rising Sun, the follow up to Electric Ladyland that Hendrix was working on when he passed away. It is set for release in the US on March 5, 2013 according to Rolling Stone. A UK release date is yet to be set for the new record. Tracks on the record apparently feature Hendrix experimenting with horns, keyboards, percussion and a second guitar.

The Rolling Stones have posted the video for their recent single "Doom And Gloom" online - scroll down to watch it. The band have teamed up with The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Prometheus star Noomi Rapace for the clip, which sees her writhing around topless on a bed of $100 bills and shooting Zombies, before her head explodes.

The National have recorded a song for HBO drama Boardwalk Empire. The band covered Isham Jones and The Ray Miller Orchestra’s 1924 song "I’ll See You in My Dreams" for use in episode 10 of season 3, 'A Man, A Plan', which aired in the US on November 18. The band are accompanied by Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks on the track, which you can hear below by scrolling down the page.