From the small clubs of Nashville to London’s biggest arenas, Kings of Leon have established themselves as one of the biggest modern rock acts of the 21st century. Now, as they prepare for their first live outings in more than a year, RCA/Legacy will issue ‘The Collection’, the definitive Kings of Leon compendium featuring all of their studio albums and the Live at the O2 London DVD in one package. ‘Youth and Young Manhood’ (2003), ‘Aha Shake Heartbreak’ (2004), ‘Because of the Times’ (2007), ‘Only By The Night’ (2008), ‘Come Around Sundown’ (2010) & ‘Live at The O2 London’ (DVD, 2009) Check it out on Amazon and iTunes. Kings of Leon will be on Tour in the UK: O2 Arena, London on the 12th and 13th June 2013, MEN Arena, Manchester on the 24th and 25th of June 2013 LG Arena, Birmingham on the 9th and 10th of July 2013.

This short video takes us behind the scenes of A$AP MOB’s photo shoot for the cover of their mix-tape Lords Never Worry. Directed by Matthew Williams & Ricky Saiz Shot & Edited by Jimmie Armentrout III Additional Cinematography by Nathan Perkel Via Jimmie Armentrout III.

Kasabian will be playing the Amsterdam Paradiso on Friday 21st June. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 4th May 10am CET�via this link.

Manic Street Preachers are pleased to confirm that whilst they are in Australia for the British and Irish Lions tour, they will also be playing a show at the Vector Arena, Auckland New Zealand on 2 July 2013. This will see the band's first ever performance in New Zealand.

Tickets go onsale 9 May 2013 9 am local time and can be purchased from here.

After a prolonged silence which has seen the band take a break from touring and releasing records, MANIC STREET PREACHERS have announced a short Antipodean tour to coincide with the British and Irish Lions Tour ‘down under’ – the rugby team’s first in over a decade and the group’s last visit since 2010. As lifelong rugby fans, the band who enjoyed a top ten hit in 1997 with the single ‘Australia, this seemed a one-off opportunity to combine their mutual love of the sport and the continent. The trio commented: “As massive rugby fans the chance to visit one of our favourite countries - play some gigs and watch the British and Irish lions play Australia is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity. We can't wait to play a selection of our greatest hits to our Australian fans and the thousands of Lions fans travelling down under. It should be an amazing and memorable few shows.” The Manics last played the UK in December 2011 with a triumphant sold out show at the O2 Arena in London where they celebrated the release of their top ten singles collection ‘National Treasures’ and have only so far announced one date for the UK for 2013 – it being a headlining appearance at Festival No. 6 Festival in Portmeirion, Wales taking place over the weekend of the 13-15th September. The band have hinted at more news coming soon. Tickets go onsale 10th May for the following shows: 28 June 2013 - Festival Hall, MELBOURNE - Tickets or 136 100 05 July 2013 - Horden Pavillion, SYDNEY - Tickets or 132 849

The Civil Wars have just announced a brand new self titled album, to be released "soon". This will be the first new album from The Civil Wars since their critically acclaimed debut album Barton Hollow. Please visit the official website for more information.

Pick up the NME this month and you'll see Justin, Freddie, Pete and Arni on the cover. It's the fourth time the band of been on the cover of the legnedary mag and this time it comes with an exclusive CD of demos. Recorded at Justin's home, there are tracks from both albums, including favourites like If You Wanna and No Hope, as well as some brand new material you won't have heard before! Plus, on the inside, Justin opens up in an in depth interview feature. It's on shelves from tomorrow.

 Earlier this year, Harlem MC A$AP Rocky released his much-awaited, and excellent, first LPLONG.LIVE.A$AP. He’s since released the single ‘Wild For The Night’, his collaboration with much misunderstood punk DJ Skrillex and French DJ collective Birdy Nam Nam, and filmed a video for the cut in the Dominican Republic. Have a watch of a behind-the-scenes [...]

When you’re Quicker than your opponents, it ain’t fair. It ain’t fair that Quick goes number 1, makes All-Star teams and wins Rookie of the Year. It ain’t fair that the Crazyquick has the innovation and technology to make you Quicker. A$AP Rocky tells the story of #QuickAintFair featuring John Wall, Damian Lillard and Jrue [...]

Rocky waters: The hip-hop sensation keeps some attractive nautical company on the set of his GQ photo shoot. via GQ Magazine.