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Black Sabbath make UK chart history with first Number One album in nearly 43 years

Black Sabbath have made Official UK Album Chart history with their first Number One in nearly 43 years. Sabbath's new album,13, entered the Official UK Album Chart at the top. The last time Black Sabbath were Number One in the UK was 42 years and eight months ago in October 1970, with their second album Paranoid.

PJ Harvey awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

PJ Harvey has been awarded MBEs on the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Harvey has been recognised for her services to music, with other names on the list including Adele, actor Tony Robinson, who has received a knighthood, and comedians Rowan Atkinson and Rob Brydon, who received a CBE and an MBE respectively.

Morrissey announces live dates

Morrissey has announced a run of live dates, only a few months after cancelling his in-progress North American tour due to ongoing concerns about his health. Morrissey will now play 13 shows throughout July and early August in Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Morrissey plays: July 9 – Lima, PE @ Jockey Club July 10 – Lima, PE @ Jockey Club July 15 – Vina Del Mar, CL @ Monticello Grand Casino July 18 – Puerto Montt, CL @ Arena

Bruce Springsteen “lifted the striking miners’ spirits”

Durham miners have explained the gratitude they felt to Bruce Springsteen after he donated to their cause in the mid-’80s.

Keith Richards: “All experiments come to an end.”

Keith Richards has been speaking about his years of drug abuse in an interview for Men's Journal. According to a report in Rolling Stone, Richards claims he doesn't believe his body has been damaged by his drug intake. "It’s like Churchill said about alcohol, 'Believe me – I’ve taken a lot more out of alcohol than it’s ever taken out of me!' And I kind of feel the same way about the dope and stuff. I got something out of it.

Blur recording sessions went “very well.”

Alex James has revealed that Blur's recent recording sessions in Hong Kong went "very well". Onstage in Hong Kong last month (May), Damon Albarn told the crowd that the band were heading back into the studio. "So we have a week in Hong Kong, and we thought it would be a good time to try and record another record," he said at the time.

Prince unveils new six-minute song

Prince has premiered his latest new track "Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone". The song, which you can hear via Prince's official website, sees the singer working alongside singer/songwriter Ledisi. The six minute long song is the latest new song to come from Prince following the release of "FIXURLIFEUP" in May.

Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates

Bob Dylan has confirmed a run of UK dates, including three nights at London's Royal Albert Hall. Dylan and his band will play: Glasgow Clyde Auditorum - November 18, 19, 20 Blackpool Opera House - November 22, 23, 24 Royal Albert Hall - November 26, 27, 28 Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 14 at 9am GMT. They are available online from bobdylan.com.

The Replacements announce first live dates in 22 years

The Replacements have announced three shows - their first dates in 22 years. The band have confirmed headlining slots at three Riot Fests in Toronto (August 24 - 25), Chicago (September 13 - 15), and Denver (September 21 - 22). Last year, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson reunited to record a four-song EP, Songs For Slim, to raise money for former Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap, who had suffered a stroke.

Eric Clapton cancels shows due to injury

Eric Clapton has been forced to cancel two European shows at short notice, citing back problems. Clapton was due to play Vienna today (June 11) and Stuttgart tomorrow (June 12). A statement on Clapton's website reads: "Unfortunately Eric Clapton has had to cancel his concerts in Vienna, Austria and Stuttgart, Germany on his current tour due to severe back pain. "He is currently with specialists who will be able to better determine the course of treatment.
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