Sweden's Tiamat are currently streaming their entire new album, Amanethes, on the band's MySpace page.

Due out on May 2 (Europe) and May 27 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was produced by Johan Edlund, recorded mainly at The Mansion in Greece, and additionally recorded at Studio Mega in Sweden and Cue in Greece. The album was mixed and mastered by Siggi Bemm in Woodhouse Studios, Germany in January 2008.

The digipack version of Amanethes will contain the exclusive bonus track "Thirst Snake".

Amanethes track listing:

01. The Temple Of The Crescent Moon
02. Equinox Of The Gods
03. Until The Hellhounds Sleep Again
04. Will They Come?
05. Lucienne
06. Summertime Is Gone
07. Katarraktis Apo Aima
08. Raining Dead Angels
09. Misantropolis
10. Amanitis
11. Meliae
12. Via Dolorosa
13. Circles
14. Amanes
15. Thirst Snake (Digi Bonus Track)

The winner has been chosen for the Deicide "In The Eyes Of God" video competition.

Fans were invited to create a video for the track "In The Eyes Of God", taken from Deicide's brand new album, "Till Death Do Us Part", and were given the freedom to make the video using whatever means they could. After many great entries from people showcasing a variety of talented and creative videos, a winner has been selected.

Obliterating the opposition with over 400,000 views, the winner of the competition is YouTube user "gtmo"! Created using a compilation of live Deicide footage, gtmo's video was so popular that it even became one of the most-watched videos on YouTube last week. As promised, the competition winner will receive an Ibanez bass guitar signed by the members of Deicide.

Check out Deicide drummer Steve Asheim introducing the winning video entry below. Personaly, I liked the video from MacabroFilms more. Check this one below.

To view all of the competition entries, go to this location.

Deicide - In The Eyes Of God - Winner



Deicide - In The Eyes Of God - Metal Hall eZine choice

Sweden's Opeth recently filmed a promotional video for an edit of the song "Porcelain Heart". The clip was directed by Lasse Hoile (Porcupine Tree) and shot in Vaxholm, Sweden at the marvellous Bogesund castle, built in the 1640s. The edit was done by Jens Bogren and Opeth mainman Mikael Akerfeldt.

Commented Mikael: "I think the video came out great! The location and the castle was beyond gorgeous, even though it was cold and empty in there and... yeah, a little scary too. Lasse and his team as well as the actors did a great job! The clip is very gothic-looking which I think is the perfect imagery for the song and for Opeth overall, I suppose. I really enjoyed filming that one actually!"

The cover was (as usual) designed by Travis Smith in co-operation with frontman/guitarist Mikael Akerfeldt.

"Watershed" is scheduled for release on June 3 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The CD, recorded in the band's native Sweden and produced by frontman/guitarist Mikael Akerfeldt and Jens Bogren, is a masterwork that follows the time-honored Opeth tradition; its modern yet timeless, progressive yet paying homage to the sounds of classic rock.

"Watershed" track listing:

01. Coil
02. Heir Apparent
03. The Lotus Eater
04. Burden
05. Porcelain Heart
06. Hessian Peel
07. Hex Omega

All the songs were written by Akerfeldt apart from "Porcelain Heart", which was co-written with new guitarist Fredrik Akesson. One additonal track, "Derelict Herds", was also recorded and this was written by Mikael Akerfeldt and Per Wiberg. On top of this, three cover songs were recorded. "Bridge of Sighs" from Robin Troer's 1974 LP of the same title, "Den Standiga Resan" (sung in Swedish) by Marie Fredriksson as well as the classic Alice In Chains song "Would?"

The album was recorded at Fascination Street studios between November 1 and December 13, 2007. Some additional recording was done between January 3 and January 7.

Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. Payable On Death) have posted the "uncensored" version of the video for their new single, "Addicted". The clip, which was directed by Michael Maxxis, can be viewed below.

P.O.D. sold 34,000 copies of its new album, "When Angels & Serpents Dance", in the United States in the LP's first week of release to debut at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart.

The band's previous CD, "Testify", registered a first-week tally of just over 54,000 back in February 2006 to land at No. 9.

"When Angels & Serpents Dance" features guest appearances from the Marley Sisters, Suicidal Tendencies singer Mike Muir and Helmet guitarist Page Hamilton. The song "Kaliforn-Eye-A", which features vocals from Muir, allowed P.O.D. to collaborate with an "iconic punk rock figure that played an influence on us as a band," guitarist Marcos Curiel, who rejoined the band in 2006, told Billboard.com. "It's a more upbeat song about where we came from."

Curiel exited P.O.D. following 2001's "Satellite" (Atlantic), which has moved 3.2 million units in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "We were at the height of our career and all of a sudden this big mess happened," the guitarist said, declining to give specifics about leaving the band. "It was just business."

British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have finally officially confirmed that they will be teaming up with Heaven And Hell for a U.S. tour this summer. Also appearing on the bill are Motorhead and Testament.

According to LiveNation.com, the following dates have been confirmed for the trek:

Aug. 06 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Aug. 07 - Nissan Pavilion - Bristow, VA
Aug. 09 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Aug. 10 - Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Aug. 13 - Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Aug. 15 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT *
Aug. 16 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA
Aug. 18 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
Aug. 19 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Chicago, IL
Aug. 22 - Superpages.com Amphitheatre - Dallas, TX
Aug. 23 - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Houston, TX
Aug. 24 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - San Antonio, TX
Aug. 27 - Journal Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
Aug. 28 - Cricket Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
Aug. 30 - Glen Helen Pavilion - San Bernardino, CA
Aug. 31 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
Sep. 01 - Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas, NV *

* Not yet listed by LiveNation.com

Judas Priest will release its 16th studio album, "Nostradamus", on June 17 via Epic in North America and a day earlier internationally. The double-disc set that tells the story of the 16th century prophet, Michel de Nostredame (whose name is often "Latinized" as Nostradamus) is Priest's first-ever concept album, and was recorded throughout 2006 and 2007 at Old Smithy Studio in the UK.

Judas Priest's 2009 tour will include shows where the group's entire "Nostradamus" album will be performed while this year's concerts are expected to focus primarily on the band's classic songs.

Swedish metallers Therion have issued the following update:

"Today we have an announcement that will come as a shock to all of you. The four permanent members of the band have had some discussions and it is clear that we have different goals and visions for the future. Therefore it is best for the band, ourselves as individuals and for the fans that we go separate ways now when there is still plenty of time before the next Therion album and world tour. This means that Christofer [Therion mainman] will continue with Therion and the others will perform their music in other projects and bands.

"We're all still friends, no one is disappointed and there's still some work we have left to do together in terms of editing of materials we have recorded for future DVD's.

"Best regards to all of you and thank you so much for the wonderful support you have given the band during the time we have played together."

"Saints of Los Angeles", the new video from Motley Crue, can be viewed below. The song, which also includes backing vocals by Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), James Michael (SIXX: A.M.) and Chris Brown (Trapt), is the title track of the group's new album, due on June 17 through Mötley Records.

In support of the album, Motley Crue will embark on a 40-plus-city North American amphitheater tour, beginning July 1 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Fla., and wrapping August 31 at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh.

Produced by Los Angeles-based Live Nation, Crüe Fest '08 will also feature rock acts Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Trapt and Crue bassist Nikki Sixx's side band SIXX: A.M.

Tickets will go on sale via www.LiveNation.com beginning Friday or Saturday, depending on the market. Fans that can't wait for the onsale can get their tickets immediately by going to TheRockvine.com. Citi cardmembers will also have access to purchase presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass Program, available to all Citi cardmembers at www.privatepass.citi.com starting now and running through Friday, April 18 at 10 p.m.

Saints of Los Angeles

Yesterday Lemmy posted some answers to question asked by fans at Motorhead MySpace.

1)When will you guys be putting out a new cd, i luv all the music its all gr8, keep up the good work.

ANSWER: We're in the studio right now, crafting it won't be long now ok?

2) What would you like to do in the future and what kind of artists are still on your list?

ANSWER: Strangely worded question! "What would I like to do in the future?" (1) Breath, and (2) Pamela Anderson! "What kind of artists are still on my list?" What list? Well, not Picasso, but definitely Pamela Anderson and Halle Berry


3) Are there any 'head tunes that are among your favorites that you don't play because you don't think they'd come across well live?

ANSWER: Very good question. Ready (deep breath) Snakebite love/Bad Woman/Devils/March or Die/Make my day/In the Black/One more fucking time/and on and on and on!! Soul just don't make it live, it's weird!

4) Lemmy, if you had to quit fucking or making music, which would you choose?

ANSWER: Well the first is the reason I got into the second! So I maintain that I don't have to choose!

5)Lemmy, What is your current Bass of choice? Are you now predominantly playing Rick 4003's?

ANSWER: I am using the LK4007 Carved signature bass I designed that Rickenbacker did. These (2) and an old 4003 that Phil gave me, and the Minarik inferno bass that, so far only I have HAH! Take a look at Minarik Guitars website, you'll be surprised.

6)Hey we play a cover of the song Motorhead, love it! Our question : What do you think about bands playing heavy music with things in their ears to protect 'em !!!? :) Actually we don t...You Rock !!!

ANSWER: I used to wear and Earring for awhile, and that's it. Some people's ears are more sensitive, you know, it's an individual thing. But the human body adapts- for awhile! Yes I do. (Rock I mean)!

7) Any plans for another punk rock cover ? Ramones, Plasmatics, Dead Boys, ANWL, Sex Pistols ???? -Thanks for you time

ANSWER: Dunno really, we've done country, punk, Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy, Velvet Underground, Tammy Wynette, Plasmatics, Girlschool, Yard Birds, ZZ Top, Metallica, Twisted Sister, Queen, Chuck Berry, What more do you want? I'll think of something!

8) Sup lemmy, what kind of muisic did/do you jam to back in the day and now a days,(what influenced you as a musician)?????

ANSWER: Back in the day(s) – Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochoran on the Beatles, The Stones, Yardbirds, Hendrix, The Move, Jimmy Reed, The Coasters, James Brown Jesus is that enough?

9) What in your opinion is the best cure for a hangover ?

ANSWER: Hair of the Dog (Another one of the ones that gave it to you!)

10) Why do you downtune your guitars, and who came up with the idea?

ANSWER: Cos you get more bend for your buck! And don't forget, Light Gauge strings are the same as downtuning. The first I heard it was Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers – Banjo 5th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and throw the 6th away!

11) When Lemmy lived in his flat in Notting Hill, did someone staying with him accidentally set it on fire and the whole place was burnt out, heard this before but is it true?

ANSWER: The fire was the result of the endevors of any flat mate setting fire to the place to try and cover up the murder. I was on tour at the time.

12) Lemmy, there's a Chuck Berry song I would like you to consider covering called "Down Bound Train". It's dark and spooky, and I think Motorhead would do a great job of it!

ANSWER: Never heard that one!

13) What's the best drinks combo you'd recommend, and what's the best way to drink it?

ANSWER: Jack and Coke with your mouth.

14) Hey Lemmy which song gives you the biggest buzz to sing live?

ANSWER: It changes – at the moment it's "Going to Brazil"

15) Hi Lemmy! Still got Manfred's bathing towels? Those with the embroidered "M"? Wacken-Manfred will be glad to get them back.

ANSWER: I haven't got em. Must have been the crew!

16) Any chance I can ever find out where to get a hold of one of Lemmy's bass guitars? The badass wooden carved ones?

ANSWER: Ed Roman in Vegas had a couple the last I heard.

17) How are you Lemmy ? your health ?

ANSWER: Good. So far so good!

18) Hows the new album coming?

ANSWER: We just finalized the riffs now we arrange etc.

19) Why is it your attitude is so good when so many other bands have such bad attitudes towards fans.

ANSWER: I don't know how people can be assholes to the people who support them! Although, we aint as popular as a lot of people!

20) Hi Lemmy, what did you think of Ian Stuart?

ANSWER: I thought Ian Stuart should have grown his hair long and there would have been six rolling stones!

21) Hi Lemmy.Somewhere in your book "White Line Fever" you wrote that the song "We are the roadcrew" was written in under 10 minutes. Do songs or lyrics still come to you that fast every now and then or is it more of a problem now that you guys have built up such an extensive collection of songs already?

ANSWER: No, They still flash in sometimes:-"Aint no nice guy"-1hour. "going to brazil"-15 minutes-"one more fucking time"-a lot 30 minutes. Lucky eh?

22) Were you nervous of Motorhead never getting anywhere when you first started the band?

ANSWER: No, I knew we'd be ok, just not as old!

23) Ok what's your opinion about the rock industry of today?

ANSWER: It sucks same as in the old days! Don't even get me started!

24) Where do baby's come from?

ANSWER: Babies come from when a man stands on top of a tall building and jumps off, and a woman catches him before he hits the ground. In her teeth.

25) I hear that Joe Petagno will no longer be doing art for the band.Given that his albums covers etc are an integral part of the band, do you have any designs left to use,or do you see see yourselves going in a different direction?

ANSWER: Nothings Forever

26) What is your opinion about the second world war?

ANSWER: It was a badly planned, ill-supplied unthought-out, blundering fucking mess, same as all the lesser wars!

27) Do u like a red wine!!!????

ANSWER: I prefer Rose or blush if you're American-Mateus Rose is one of the better ones.

28) If you could choose any musicians, including those who already passed away, to form a sort of an "All-Star Dream Band" with, (besides Motorhead), who would you choose?

ANSWER: So many, depending what you want to play. Something like-Jeff Beck/Hendrix/Pete Townsend/Billy Gibbons/Phil Campbell on Guitar. Keith Moon/Philthy/Mikkey Dee/Terry Williams/Dave Grohl on drums and Little Richard's horn section with Pete Solley ..boards. Depending on what you want to play, but there are thousands more!

29) Ok lemmy what kind of bass is your fave and what brand do you play the most?

ANSWER: I always like Rickenbacker, but now there's Minarik as well and I want a Gibson Thunderbird with a shorter neck!

30) Did you always want to be a musician if not what age do you decide you wanted to be a musician?

ANSWER: I fell for the music art at about 13-I saw all those girls-I had a 13 year old brain, now I have a 15 year old brain!

31) Can u please tell me whether it's easy being a lead vocalist of the band?

ANSWER: Nothing's easy. No free lunch!

32) What I really want to know is what really inspires your music and lyrics, what keeps you writing such great songs?

ANSWER: Constant injustice worldwide, constant unsuccessful love affairs, being angry at authority generally, any questions?

33) What's your fav food you and drink?

ANSWER: French Fries, Lima Beans, Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Fried Chicken! Jack and Coke, Mateus Rose Wine.

34) Can you tell me what knowing Phil Lynott was like and can you give us any anecdotes about the Rocker?

ANSWER: No real anecdotes-me and Phil just had a laugh hanging out occasionally-didn't see each other a whole lot, but he was the real star-a real one!

35) Did you find it, overall, more enjoyable to be part of the rock music culture back in the 1970s and 1980s, when music wasn't as micro-categorized as it is today?

ANSWER: Yes-Infinitely! We got to 1 in the chart- not in our category!

Celtic Frost singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Fischer has left Celtic Frost due to the irresolvable, severe erosion of the personal basis so urgently required to collaborate within a band so unique, volatile, and ambitious.

Celtic Frost reunited in 2006 and released "Monotheist" the same year. 155 metal artists voted Monotheist as the best album of 2006. You car read the voting here.

Nightwish continue to promote their last album "Dark Passion Play" with a (another) new single. "The Islander", the new video from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band Nightwish, can be viewed below. The clip was was shot last autumn in Rovaniemi, Finland and was directed by Stobe Harju. The video premiered yesterday (Monday, April 14) on MTV Finland's show "Spanking New".

"The Islander" single will be released on May 21 and will include the following tracks:

01. The Islander
02. Escapist (instrumental version)
03. Meadows Of Heaven (orchestral version)

Additionally, it will include the videos for "The Islander" and "Bye Bye Beautiful".

Temujin comes from Australia. They formed in 2007 and they become quite popular in the underground Goth/Metal scene quite quickly. The same year they decided to release alone their debut album called 1000 Tears. They signed with Indie label Renaissance Records and 1000 Tears will be rereleased due to May 18.

Temujin is a female fronted Goth/Metal band like Evanescence and Left Hand Solution. Basically, Temujin consist of only two but charismatic people. Kelly on vocals and keys and Karl Lean on drums, bass and guitars. The truth is that Temujin’s music style is quite popular although they have few elements that make them stand out from the rest. Kelly’s voice is deep, melodic and crystal clear with the right amount of darkness. On the other hand Karl always provides the right music background and atmosphere for Kelly as in songs like Find Me, Sheltered and All of You. As a result, after few hearings the songs will haunt your mind. Moreover, in contrast to the majority of Goth/metal bands Temujin avoid to repeat themselves (unlike Evanescence). Every song is based on new ideas and has something different to offer.

However Temujin couldn’t avoid some pitfalls. First of all, I didn’t like the production. Often the guitars and Kelly’s voice cannot be heard clear. I hope that they will fix this when they will rerelease 1000 Tears with the help of the record company. Finally, there are a couple of songs that are really weak. But in the end Temujin released alone a really decent debut album. I believe that if they continue to work hard they will be quite popular very soon.

Rating: 75/100

The Band

• Kelly - Vocals, Keyboards
• Karl Lean - Guitars, Bass, Drums

Guest Musicians

• Buddy - Lead Guitar
• Sham - Lead Guitar

Tracklist

1. Find Me
2. 1000 Tears
3. So Near
4. Let You Go
5. Spiral
6. Down
7. Blue Jay
8. Taken
9. Sheltered
10. Haunted
11. All of You
12. Throwing Stone
13. Heart And Soul
    

Disturbed will release their new album, Indestructible on June 3rd, but fans can pre-order the album today to get their hands on a limited edition package with tons of bonus content. For only $34.98 fans will get the full album plus an exclusive b-side of “Run”, DVD of the making of 'Indestructible', VIP 'Rock Star Lounge' laminate for the 2008 Mayhem Tour, access to an upcoming exclusive website full of rare content and much more!

In order to get a first taste of Disturbed's new work, click here to listen to their new song called Inside the Fire.

Finnish trolls, Korpiklaani just released their new video "Keep On Galloping". The video from the Finnish folk metallers, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's latest album, "Korven Kuningas", which entered the album chart in the band's home country at position No. 16.

"Korven Kuningas" was released as a limited first edition with bonus tracks and on white colored vinyl. There is also a strictly limited digipak version (limited and numbered to 500 copies) which includes a drinking horn on a wall holder.

Keep on galloping

For all of last year's much-hyped reunions one that flew under the radar is the rejoining of guitarist Marcos Curiel with his San Diego brothers P.O.D. Don't expect it to go unnoticed in 2008, as the lineup that took P.O.D. to multiple platinum successes with 1999's The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and 2001's triple-platinum Satellite, which featured the hit singles "Youth of a Nation," "Alive," "Boom," and the title track, is back to reclaim their place atop the rock scene with their Columbia/INO Records debut, When Angels and Serpents Dance.

Fans who pre-order the album will receive an "All Access Warrior Pass", comprised of a four day virtual event: a meet-and-greet, backstage pass, plus a live performance from P.O.D.'s home turf of San Diego on April 7.

P.O.D. Hard Rock Cafe Tour Dates:

March 25, Hollywood, CA - Universal Studios
March 27, Orlando, FL - THQ Superslam Raw vs Smackdown at House of Blues.
March 28, Miami, FL - 401 Biscayne Blvd.
March 29, Washington DC - 999 E. Street N.W.
March 31, Chicago, IL - 63 W. Ontario
April 1, St. Louis, MO - 450 St. Louis Union Station
April 2, Denver, CO - 500 16th Street Mall
April 3, Phoenix, AZ - 3 South 2nd Street
April 7, San Diego, CA - 801 4th Avenue

Atreyu has just released their new music video for their single "Falling Down" and the video is premiering exclusively on MonsterEnergy.com.

The new "Falling Down" video is a tribute to the infamous Francis Ford Coppola film, "The Outsiders." The classic footage features Atreyu transforming into the perennial underdog "Greasers Gang" and their strife against archenemies "The Socs."

John Feldmann, famed producer who has helmed albums by The Used, Story of the Year, and Atreyu's latest, makes a cameo as the leader of "The Socs."

"Falling Down" is the third single taken from Atreyu's fourth album, Lead Sails Paper Anchor. The stellar album is set for re-release on April 22nd. Lead Sails Paper Anchor 2.0, with new content and three new studio songs, is a must-have for any Atreyu fan!

Direct link to the video here.

If for some reason you will not be able to attend Iron Maiden's Somewhere Back in Time Tour, Jamtopia created a time capsule for you. The video contains the complete tracklist from Somewhere Back in Time tour. You can watch the video here.

After a long and careful consideration, Timo Tolkki has decided to end Stratovarius. There are several reasons behind this decision that can be read on a official statement posted on Timo Tolkki 's Official Website: www.timotolkki.com

Timo has formed a new band called Revolution Renaissance, and in the silence he has been devoting all his time and efforts preparing the first release of his new band. The debut album is entitled "New Era" and will be released on June 6th 2008 on Frontiers Records. The album is a masterpiece of melodic Power Metal, taking the listener straight back to the Visions-era Stratovarius. In fact, "New Era" is the album that was meant to be the next Stratovarius album.

Instead, Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske and Tobias Sammet, along with Timo’s blistering lead guitar lines and melodic Power Metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. Revolution Renaissance witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music.

Tolkki is looking for a permanent line-up for the band, so if you are interested, check out the details on www.timotolkki.com for details on how to apply.

It seems that Scott Weiland's recent attitude really pissed off the rest of hist band mates. Velvet Revolver founding members Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner announced today (Tuesday, April 1) that they are parting ways with singer Scott Weiland. "This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn't 100% committed to either," said Slash in a press release. "Among other things, his increasingly erratic onstage behavior and personal problems have forced us to move on."

Slash hinted in a recent interview that the band might carry on without Weiland, who announced onstage in Glasgow two weeks ago that fans were watching the "last tour" by the group. Weiland and drummer Matt Sorum proceeded to get into a public war of words online, fueling speculation that the band was splitting apart. But Slash told Classic Rock magazine, "Obviously I'm very aware of everything that's going on. The only thing I can add to that is, in contrast to what Scott says, there will be a Velvet Revolver after this tour." When asked if Weiland would continue as the singer, Slash added with a chuckle, "I have no comment on that."

Weiland is reuniting with his previous outfit, Stone Temple Pilots, which broke up in 2002. The group has scheduled a press conference in Los Angeles for April 7 where it will announce a full tour of 50 or more dates for the summer and fall in addition to the handful of festival shows already confirmed.

Weiland spent a month in rehab recently, following an arrest for driving under the influence last November and his failure to show up for a Velvet Revolver gig at the Sundance Festival in January.

Despite the latest turmoil, bassist Duff McKagan told the U.K.'s Journal Live recently, "Velver Revolver is something that's going to be around for a long while yet."

Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age, Serj Tankian and Bullet For My Valentine have been confirmed for this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, which will happen, as usual, in England over the August Bank holiday weekend — from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24.

Three-day weekend tickets, including camping and parking, are priced at £155 each plus booking fee. Day tickets, which do not allow camping, are £65.

All tickets are on sale now and are expected to go quickly. Call See Tickets on 0871 2310821 or go online at www.festivalrepublic.com, www.readingfestival.com, www.seetickets.com.

More acts performing across the six stages will be announced in the coming weeks.