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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has admitted Lou Reed found it hard to cope with the negative response which greeted the 2011 collaborative album ‘Lulu‘.

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Rock icon Lou Reed is the ‘most overrated lyricist of all time’ according to a new list drawn up by Flavorwire.

Reed was placed top ahead of Interpol‘s Paul Banks and Serj Tankian of New Order, with the reason stated being:

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Metallica and Lou Reed have unveiled the artwork (pic) for their intriguing joint album ‘Lulu‘, due for release on October 31st.

The 10-track album is based around a 1913 Frank Wedekind play, and has been confirmed to contain the songs ‘Frustration‘, ‘Pumping Blood‘, ‘Little Dog…

Lou Reed has recorded an album with Metallica, according to a post on the rock band’s official website.

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Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he came close to working with Damon Albarn‘s Gorillaz during their work on ‘Plastic Beach‘, with one UK tabloid claiming he could finally come through with the collaboration in the future.

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Lou Reed has just announced that he will release a live DVD of his historic performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2009. The forthcoming European tour in July features virtually the same band as showcased on the live DVD. The Lollapalooza DVD will be released worldwide in July 2011 by …

In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible …

Some bands just won’t sit still. Like fidgety schoolboys who can’t choose between doodling on the exercise book or staring out the window, Noah and the Whale have made new album ‘Last Night On Earth‘, the ultimate daydream record. At times they might as well be scratching their favourite bands …

Morrissey is to tour the UK this June, with support coming from Flats, Mona, hotly-tipped new band Brother.

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Damon Albarn‘s hugely successful project Gorillaz could be over if weekend reports in the UK’s People newspaper are to be believed.

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In today’s Soundbites, our quick take on news, reviews and tabloid gossip, John Mayer leaves a few million fans disappointed, Jonathan Ross could turn his back on the Brit Awards and we take a look at Manic Street Preachers’ new single. There’s also news of Simon Cowell continuing his tiff …

In today’s Soundbites, our quick take on news, reviews and tabloid gossip, we take a look at Kings Of Leon’s new single, there’s a return for Top Of The Pops…sort of, Zane Lowe’s Gonzo replacement is revealed and Jane’s Addiction lose a member after just six months. There’s also news …

In today’s Soundbites we have news of a new album from Smiths legend Morrissey, details of a show-stopping gig at this year’s Latitude festival, Muse’s plans to put their feet up after Christmas and the latest in a long line of Biffy Clyro singles. There’s also an update from Amy …

As thousands of festival-goers settle in for the start of Glastonbury’s 40th anniversary tomorrow, a clutch of this year’s performers have been speaking of their plans, with special guests promised for two of the acts.

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Lou Reed has finalised details of the digitally re-mastered edition of his seminal 1975 album “Metal Machine Music.”  Reed will release the ground breaking album in the UK on April 19th on his independent label “Sister Ray” in the following three formats – double gatefold vinyl in quadraphonic …

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 & unprocessed guitars & mini continuum), Ulrich Krieger (tenor sax & live-electronics), and Sarth Calhoun (live processing & …