The super great Kings Of Leon have released the video for the first single from their new album (Only By The Night) - Sex On Fire.

The song is epic and a brilliant continuance from the bands previous work. Don’t get worried by the songs title - the video is very mild and is definitely SFW (suitable for work) i.e You wont see any nudity - anywhere.

The full album (Only By The Night) is to be released next month (Kings Of Leon Reveal New Album Tracklisting) and is sure to sell like their recent ticket sales. Fast.

The bands appearance at Oxegen in Ireland was met with a rapturous welcome recently and when they announced shows in both Dublin and Belfast - the tickets sold out in minutes.

There are a lot of disappointed fans, who missed out on tickets, making their feelings known on the bands website - in a vain hope that some new shows will be added.

I also missed out on a ticket and maybe forced to pay a heft price to get one - elsewhere. Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan - please forward my ticket and “press” pass for the Belfast show to my home address. Thanks.

Let me know what you think of the video, below (or on YouTube), in the comments:

…and “Federal Copyright Law” is what they are calling it.

Kevin Cogill has never been shy about the implications of his actions and he is fully aware what he could be facing. After leaking nine tracks from the Guns N Roses album (not yet released) - Chinese Democracy, the blogger had this to say:

“If legal proceedings come my way, I’ll face them 100 percent. I’m not afraid of that. I did what I did, and I’ll face the music if I have to.”

Kevin was arrested in his home yesterday and has admitted to the charges against him.

I am not sure whether this guy is smart or incredibly stupid.

First, he posted the songs on his own website (www.Antiquiet.com). Dumb move? Maybe.

If he is smart enough he may have figured that the publicity of being linked to by half of the Internet would mean great things for his PageRank (a Google term for how high it lists you in its search results). Then the subsequent lawsuit would bring more traffic to his site.

This could bring in muchos advertising revenue.

On the other hand, he could go to prison.

I am not sure if this will happen as no court will be able to determine how many times the songs were downloaded and hence the monetary value that he should be penalised for. I am sure the prosecution will create some exhorbinant figure to highlight Axl Roses losses but proving this financial deficit will be difficult.

Since the full album was not released, the defense can argue that they have not hindered its sales - as people will still need to buy the album to hear the other tracks. Radio stations will probably feature as many songs from the album when they review it. People can record of the radio - right?

Furthermore, the buzz around the case will only move to increase the fever around the albums release. It’s weak - but they could argue that this was good and free publicity and more of a preview of the album.

What do you think?

Is he going down?

Not content with making millions from his music, rap star Snoop D, O, double G (Dogg) will this week announce the “Rich & Infamous” clothing line.

Snoop is just another in an increasingly long line of musicians turned entrepreneurs, (50 cent, Diddy(Puff Daddy, P Diddy), Jay-Z to name a few) who are diversifying their income streams.

“The Rich & Infamous brand is sculpted from Snoop Dogg’s trend-savvy classic vision”

…is what a correspondent, from the brand management firm that is assisting Snoop, had to say.

I’ve seen some of Snoop Dogg’s music videos and it appears he has an over-fascination with Pimps. I therefore take issue with “Snoop Dogg’s trend-savvy classic vision” - cause their ain’t anything fashionable about a Pimp. More - over dressed stupidity.

No doubt this will just be something that the rapper is adding his name to. I’m sure his direct input in the venture is limited.

The artist has plans to market the venture through his music videos, television appearances, CD packaging and iTunes.

The killers have announced that the grand title for their third album will be “Day and Age”. There is no official release date for the “Day and Age” album but it is tipped for early November.

Brandon Flowers and Co played their latest single “Spaceman” to crowds at the Leeds Festival at the weekend as we reported in our article: The Killers Close Leeds Festival In Epic Style.

Other tracks which may also feature on the new album include: ‘Goodnight Travel Well’, ‘Joyride’, ‘Neon Tiger’, ‘I Can’t Stay’ and ‘Losing Touch’.

Speaking of the new albums progress, Brandon told reporters: “the lyrics are slowly but surely coming along”.

The Killers impressed fans at the weekend, closing the Leeds Festival 2008 with a dramatic display of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics.

Lets hope the new album is just as dramatic. Get a little listen here to The Killers in action at the Reading Festival 2008.

Muse Drummer Dominic Howard has been telling all how they have been busy writing tracks for their new album.

The bands fifth album which as of yet has no title is a follow-up to Muse’s 2006 ‘Black Holes and Revelations’.

Speaking to the BBC, Dominic told reporters:

“We’re working on new stuff and we’re gonna have a couple of weeks off and then in about two weeks time we’re back out to Italy to start writing again. We’ve already done a few tracks and it sounds great, so we’re just working towards the future.”

The band were of course referring to recording in their studio near Lake Cuomo in Italy.

Howard also told how they penned a few tracks before their headline at the V-Festival 2008 (16th & 17th August).

Lets hope that experience gave the band the inspiration they needed to finish the much anticipated record. No official release date has been set as of yet - and we can’t wait.

Metallica have revealed another new track from their much anticipated forthcoming album “Death Magnetic”.

The final track from the new album entitled ‘My Apocalypse’, is now free to listen to via the Metallica Website.

As we reported in an earlier article Metallica Preview: The Day That Never Comes, the band has also released one other track on their website, which from our readers responses has had very mixed reviews indeed.

These songs, “The Day that Never Comes” and “My Apocalypse” are the only two full tracks that fans have had the chance to preview from the “Death Magnetic” album which is set for release on 12th September.

The band previewed the two songs from the new album as well as old classics, when they played to thousands of fans at the  Reading and Leeds festival 2008 during the weekend (23rd & 24th August).

So - whats the verdict on “My Apocalypse”?

In my opinion it is the better of the two songs (The Day That Never Comes) and sounds a LOT more Metallica.

The drums are awesome! The only downer I have to note is the vocals. They are not loud or edgy enough.

Reports have confirmed that Dr Dre’s young son has been found dead at this US home in California.

Andre Young Jr, 20, the son of the US rapper was found dead by his mother in his bedroom at 10am on Saturday morning.

Reports are suggesting that the young lad had returned from a Friday night out at around 5.30am as reported earlier by the Los Angles Times.

Police are not treating the death as suspicious but are awaiting toxicology reports to determine the likely cause of death.

Dr Dre’s publicist released a statement earlier today to confirm the young mans death saying:

“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time.”

Dr Dre is expected to release his new studio album, ‘Detox’, later this year as we reported in our article Dr Dre Launches His Own Drinks Range.

This is the long-awaited follow up to his strangely titled multi-platinum selling album called “2001” which was released in 1999.

MusicReviewZone.com would like to say our heartfelt condolences to the Yong family at this tragic time.

The Mystery Jets were none too happy when they were forced to cut their set short at the Leeds festival this weekend due to tardiness.

The band who took centre place on the Radio 1/NME stage, were so frustrated, guitarist William Rees smashed up his microphone stand in protest.

The four-piece band from Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, arrived on stage twenty minutes late, meaning they were only allowed to play a fraction of their set-list.

The band aired their anger to the crowds, when festival organisers informed them that they had a mere 8 minutes to play. “That’s pretty fucking outrageous,” Rees said as he announced to the waiting fans:

“Why doesn’t the person who organises Leeds festival come down here now and we’ll have a word.”

Needless to say that didn’t go down too well with organisers and security arrived promptly on stage. The band were allowed to play a high tempo version of ‘Two Doors Down’ before being escorted off stage. Fans booed and threw items on the stage in protest of the security and in support of the band.

Mystery Jets have had to cancel a few other performances this year, to allow drummer Blaine Harrison time to get treatment for Spina Bifida.

Metallica closed the Reading Festival 2008 last night with style as they put on a show of pyrotechnics and fireworks.

The band played a mixture of old classics and new material including ‘Cyanide’ and ‘The Day That Never Comes’, tracks that are set to be on the new album.

‘Death magnetic’ is set to be released on 12th September. The band ended the set with a frantic version of ‘Seek And Destroy’, much to fans delight.

The crowds were treated to a spectacular show of fireworks to close the weekends festival mayhem. Metallica certainly did not disappoint their hardcore fans.

The band played a entertaining 18 track set-list:

1. ‘Creep’
2. ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’
3. ‘Ride The Lightning’
4. ‘Harvester Of Sorrow’
5. ‘Welcome Home (Sanitarium)’
6. ‘Cyanide’
7. ‘…And Justice For All’
8. ‘No Remorse’
9. ‘The Day That Never Comes’
10. ‘Master Of Puppets’
11. ‘Motorbreath’
12. ‘Nothing Else Matters’
13. ‘Sad But True’
14. ‘One’
15. ‘Enter Sandman’
16. ‘Last Caress’
17. ‘So What’
18. ‘Seek And Destroy’

The Killers closed a weekend of Festival madness as they took to the main stage at the Leeds Festival last night.

The Las Vegas band kicked off their evening with ‘For Reasons Unknown’. Connecting with the crowd lead singer Brandon Flowers complimented the good looks of the masses telling them:

“You have beautiful eyes and beautiful voices Leeds. Let’s keep it going.”

Throughout their set they covered their 2006 single ‘Somebody Told Me’, followed by ‘Shadowplay’, the song they recorded for the soundtrack of the 2007 film ‘Control’.

Fans were sent wild with favourites ‘Mr Brightside’ and ‘Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine’.

The band closed the show in style, with Gold Fireworks raining from the stage roof and guitarist Dave Keuning rolling around on the floor with confetti raining down on the crowd.

The full 16 track set-list played last night :

1. ‘For Reasons Unknown’
2. ‘Somebody Told Me’
3. ‘Shadowplay’
4. ‘Sweet Talk’
5. ‘Bones’
6. ‘Smile Like You Mean It’
7. ‘Tranquilize’
8. ‘When You Were Young’
9. ‘Under The Gun’
10. ‘Sam’s Town’
11. ‘Read My Mind’
12. ‘Spaceman’
13. ‘Mr Brightside’
14. ‘Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine’
15. ‘This River Is Wild’
16. ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’