DrownedInSound — Returning rap-pioneer Gil-Scott Heron is among the first bunch of names confirmed for the South Bank Centre's 2010 Ether Festival, which takes place over the course of 10 days, in London, later in the year. Read the full story on DrownedinSound... more info

Guardian Music — The singer is to perform his infamously unlistenable album of industrial noise. So don't expect an encore of Walk On the Wild Side or Perfect DayLou Reed is to celebrate his most infamously unlistenable album with a tour of UK and Europe. The singer ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: © Amy-Beth McNeely It's was the ultimate fuck you statement when Lou Reed handed his mastertapes of Metal Machine Music to his record company - four sidedsof noise that was released on a gatefold vinyl double LP. The album disappeared with... more info

The Quietus — "A Night of Deep Noise" beckons more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Lou Reed's Metal Machine Trio have announced a UK and European tour starting April 17th, when they perform what is being called a "A Night of Deep Noise." With Lou Reed (processed & unprocessed guitars & mini... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: What a treat!Lou Reed's Metal Machine Trio will embark on a UK and European tour on April 17th, when they perform what is described as “A Night of Deep Noise.” Featuring Lou Reed (processed and unprocessed guitars and m... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: A night of "deep noise" is promisedLou Reed's Metal Machine Trio will embark on a UK and European tour on April 17th, when they perform what is described as “A Night of Deep Noise.” Featuring Lou Reed (processed and unp... more info

NME — Velvet Underground man to play 'a night of deep noise' at shows more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonThe magazine Roots has played a key role in promoting folk, world music and the varied fusions of the new roots scene, and this brave, unexpectedly slick 30th-anniversary show managed to mix experiments, history and surprises, with ... more info

Roundhouse, LondonThe magazine Roots has played a key role in promoting folk, world music and the varied fusions of the new roots scene, and this brave, unexpectedly slick 30th-anniversary show managed to mix experiments, history and surprises, with ... more info