Stereogum — The Killers played at Cardiff Castle in Wales last night ahead of their headlining set at Glastonbury today. And during the show, they paid tribute to Welsh rock heroes the Alarm, covering their 1987 song "Rain In The Summertime." The Alarm frontman ... more info

Cross Rhythms — The Alarm's Mike Peters behind hike/event more info

Cross Rhythms — Mike Peters, Philippa Hanna, Gungor for August festival more info

Stereogum — A large supergroup calling themselves Dead Men Walking have announced they will play a one-off show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on September 14. The core members of the group are Captain Sensible of the Damned, Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats... more info

Chorus.fm — Celebrated Scottish band, *Big Country (http://www.bigcountry.co.uk/)* will be releasing The Journey on April 30. It's their first studio album in 14 years and their first with frontman Mike Peters. Hear their new single "The Journey" here... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Cancer Bats are a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They have released four studio albums and six extended plays. The band is composed of vocalist Liam Cormier, guitarist Scott Middleton, drummer Mike Peters and bassist Jaye R. Schwa... more info

Guardian Music — Entertainer and singer who rode the crest of the folk revival of the 60s and 70sJohnny Silvo, who has died of cancer aged 75, was a singer and entertainer who performed in British folk clubs for more than 45 years. His wide-ranging repertoire, which ... more info

Guardian Music — You'd think the death of a band's figurehead might spell the end, but for Big Country and Thin Lizzy, finding a stand-in seemed the best way to honour their fallen leadersIt was October 2000, and Big Country were preparing for another gig. They had... more info

The Mirror — Keith Allen and Phil Daniels are to head the cast in a movie based on an infamous chart hoax which saw Alarm frontman Mike Peters score a hit with a spoof band. more info

Thrash Hits — This week we had a tough decision as to who we’d give our slightly-ridiculous award in recognition of immense facial growth. Mainly because the first non-British winner of the prize had two great rivals to the accolade within his own band. But des... more info