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Northern Kings - "Reborn"
30/04/2008
Four of Finland's most successful heavy rock vocalists have recently created a stir by forming an operatic rock super group, who originally went under the working name of Hell Divo. Named as the Northern Kings, this dynamic symphonic rock quartet is welcome alternative to classically trained vocal groups Il Divo and the 3 Tenors.

Lou Reed's BERLIN
18/04/2008
Artificial Eye today announced the forthcoming 25th July UK theatrical release of "Lou Reed's Berlin." Directed by Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), "Lou Reed's Berlin" documents the world premiere of "Berlin" when it was originally filmed at the St. Anne's Warehouse, New York City in December 2006. The UK theatrical release follows a month after Lou starts an extensive 200 Berlin European concert tour in Cork, Ireland on 23rd June.

Emmanuel Jal: The Darfur Atrocities
17/04/2008
Former Sudanese child soldier turned rapper Emmanuel Jal, who releases his new album 'Warchild' on 12th May, today spoke out about the atrocities in Darfur on what is now the 5th Anniversary of the on-going crisis.

CD RELEASE: Rush Unveil "Snakes & Arrows Live"
02/04/2008
Anthem/Atlantic recording group Rush have announced early details of their upcoming new album, "SNAKES & ARROWS LIVE." "SNAKES & ARROWS LIVE" was recorded last October at the Netherlands' Ahoy Rotterdam arena during the renowned rock trio's lengthy world tour. The five month trek celebrated Rush's acclaimed 2007 studio release, "SNAKES & ARROWS," which includes the Grammy Award-nominated track, "Malignant Narcissism."

CD RELEASE: Emmanuel Jal - "Warchild"
19/03/2008
Musician/songwriter/rapper Emmanuel Jal has one of the most extraordinary life-stories you'll ever hear, and has incorporated his experiences on Warchild, his brand new album due out May 12, 2008 (Sonic360/ADA Global). Warchild, recorded in London between 2006 and 2007, was mixed and additionally produced by Grammy winner Neal Pogue (Outkast,Talib Kweli,Stevie Wonder, TLC), and produced by UK-based writer/producer Roachie who co-wrote most of the 13 songs with Jal.

Simple Minds - 30th Anniversary UK Tour
06/03/2008
One of the most successful bands of their generation; Simple Minds will take a break from the preparations of their new album to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a series of six rare UK concerts during November and December. The concerts celebrates 30 glorious years dating back to the first time Simple Minds played their very first concert on January 17th at the Satellite City Club in Glasgow, as the support act to Steel Pulse.

Lou Reed - 2008 UK Tour
05/03/2008
Lou Reed returns to Europe this June to perform the entirety of his 1973 landmark album Berlin. The European dates will see Reed performing with a 30-piece ensemble including his band, a string and horn section, and a children's choir.

CD Release: Was (Not Was) 'Boo!'
13/02/2008
"BOO!" is the new studio album from the one and only "Was (Not Was)". The album, their first in 16 years, will be released through Rykodisc on Tuesday 8th April in North America (on 7th April in the UK and Worldwide). 'Boo!' is the band's first studio album since 1992's 'Hello Dad I'm In Jail'. The album features Kris Kristofferson on the track ‘Green Pills In The Dresser’ and Bob Dylan co-wrote the track ‘Mr Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’. All songs written and produced by Don Was and David Was. Was (Not Was) are playing their second annual Valentine’s Day show at the The Orpheum in Los Angeles on 14th February with special guest stars Kris Kristofferson and Brian Wilson.

CD Release: 'Recitement'
08/02/2008
'Recitement' is a unique CD that combines music with spoken word. The album is composed by Stephen Emmer and produced by Tony Visconti. There are several renowned artists, who collaborated on the CD such as Sylvia Kristel, Kazu Makino and Remco Campert. Lou Reed gives a very special performance in the song 'Passengers'. Holland Centraal was inspired by this piece of music and literature and came up with a concept for a music video.

One Night Only - Eric Burdon & WAR
08/02/2008
Live Nation is proud to announce the historic reunion of ERIC BURDON AND WAR, as they take to the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday 21st April 2008 for one very special night of electrifying R&B, funk, Latin and jazz. This will be the first concert Eric Burdon and War have performed in 37 years since they originally disbanded in 1971. Tickets on sale from Thursday 14th February at 9am GMT.

DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASE: 30 Days Of Night
05/02/2008
Icon Home Entertainment is thrilled to announce 30 Days of Night; the scariest vampire action horror movie of the year, released on DVD and Blu Ray. This relentlessly terrifying edge-of-your-seat film is released as a 2-Disc Special Edition DVD with an exclusive 30 Days of Night graphic novel.

Movieum
01/02/2008
Finally - a museum that celebrates the UK film industry. The Movieum is a movie museum that goes behind-the-scenes of the British film industry showcasing the great UK talent that has produced some of the world's most famous movies.

Clannad 2008 UK Tour
25/01/2008
Original Clannad members Moya Brennan (vocals, harp), Ciaran Brennan (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards), Noel Duggan (guitar, vocals) Padraig Duggan (guitar, vocals, mandolin), have reunited and will tour the UK for the first time in 10 years. 

CD RELEASE: Joe Satriani - "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock"
23/01/2008
SATRIANI is set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the release of his 13th solo album entitled Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (Sony/BMG). Following the albums release, SATRIANI will embark on a worldwide tour, kicking off April 30th in Lisbon, Portugal before hitting the European market, Australia, South America and finally returning to the U.S. in the fall of '08. 

DVD RELEASE: Stanley Kubrick Special Editions
21/01/2008
To celebrate what would have been the legendary director's 80th birthday, Warner Home Video are re-releasing five of Stanley Kubrick's most highly acclaimed works, fully remastered and accompanied by hours of new and rare features in 2-disc Special Editions.

DVD RELEASE: Limp Bizkit - Rock In the Park 2001
21/01/2008
Since introducing their ground-breaking Nu Metal sound to the burgeoning rap-metal scene in the late Nineties, Limp Bizkit has sold over 33 million albums around the world. 'Rock In The Park 2001' released by Liberation Entertainment captures the band performing a blinding set Germany's biggest and most prestigious rock event held annually in Nuremberg, the famous Rock In The Park Festival.

DVD RELEASE: Black Sheep
21/01/2008
The highly acclaimed cult horror-comedy of the year BLACK SHEEP will finally be released on DVD courtesy of ICON HOME ENTERTAINMENT. Terrified of sheep and dosed up on therapy, BLACK SHEEP follows Henry Oldfield (Nathan Meister) returns to his family's farm to sell out to his older brother Angus (Peter Feeney), unaware that something baaaad is going on: Angus' reckless genetic engineering program, turning sheep in to blood thirsty zombie killers!