Fall Out Boy name new album
They take inspiration from a famous painter

Fall Out Boy have revealed that their new album will be titled 'Infinity On High'.

The title was inspired by an 1888 letter by artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Speaking to MTV.COM, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz was reluctant to explain the title's significance, saying: "As for what that means in relation to the record, we'll just let it unfold when people hear it."

Songs rumoured for inclusion include the forthcoming single 'This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race' and the leaked 'Carpal Tunnel Of Love'.

'Infinity On High' is set for release on February 5.

My Chemical Romance announce new UK show
Band add extra London date

My Chemical Romance have announced a second London date for their 2007 Spring tour.

The band will play an extra date at Wembley Arena on March 30 in addition to their show the night before.

Tickets for the gig go on sale this Friday (November 17). For availability go to NME.COM/Gigs.

The full tour dates are now as follows:

Plymouth Pavilions (March 20)
Brighton Centre (21)
Birmingham NIA (22)
Manchester MEN Arena (24)
Cardiff Arena (25)
Nottingham Arena (26)
Glasgow SECC (27)
London Wembley Arena (29, 30)


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My Chemical Romance promise spectacular spring tour
Singer Gerard Way is planning a few surprises

My Chemical Romance are planning a spectacular comeback when they kick off their 'Black Parade' UK tour next year.

Despite keeping their current UK shows fairly low key, singer Gerard Way has promised fans a theatrical extravaganza for their spring 2007 dates.

He told NME.COM: "We're a very theatrical band and we didn't show up with a lot of production on this tour because we wanted to keep it scaled down to do the show next year and really bring 'The Black Parade'. We were concerned about that, and the crowd made us realise that what's special about us isn't that stuff.

"'The Black Parade' has got to be something much much bigger. We're trying to really bring the record to life in a live setting which isn't something we can do right now. These shows are really saying hello, hey it's cool, we're back, thanks for supporting us, we're gonna play a lot of new songs for you guys."

The full tour dates are:

Plymouth Pavillions (March 20)
Brighton Centre (21)
Birmingham NIA Academy (22)
Manchester MEN (24)
Cardiff CIA (25)
Nottingham Arena (26)
Glasgow SECC (27)
London Wembley Arena (29)

Michael Jackson booed during London live comeback
It's not what was expected

Michael Jackson made his return to the London stage last night (November 15) - but fans were left disappointed.

The star was widely tipped to perform his classic 'Thriller' at the World Music Awards event at Earls Court, but only managed to sing a few lines of his charity hit 'We Are The World'.

Jackson was at the ceremony to collect a Diamond Award for selling more than 100 million albums, as well as a Guinness World Record award for sales of his 1982 album 'Thriller'. But fans outside the venue were left fuming when Jackson failed to greet them and then revealed he wouldn't be performing - despite many reports stating he would sing live in the British capital for the first time in nine years.

In the end, Jackson did make it onstage to join a gospel choir performance of the 1985 UK Number One he co-wrote with Lionel Richie as a US response to Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. But he only sang a couple of lines, leading to boos from the half-full arena.

After receiving his awards from Beyonce, Jackson thanked his friends, family and fans. He said, "I'm greatly humbled by this award. It was my dream that 'Thriller' would become the biggest selling album ever. I thank God and you for its success.

"There have been so many who have loved and stood by me for the 25 years I have been in the entertainment industry. I'd like to thank my children particularly. Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket (Prince Michael II) for their unconditional love. I love all my fans from the bottom of my heart."

The main winners were:

Best pop artist - Madonna, 'Hung Up'

Best pop/rock artist - Nelly Furtado, 'Maneater'

World's best rock group - Nickelback

World's best R&B artist - Beyonce, 'Déjà Vu'

World's best rap/hip-hop artist - Kanye West, 'Touch The Sky'

World's best Latin artist - Shakira, 'Hips Don't Lie'

World's best DJ - Bob Sinclair, 'World Hold On'

World's best new artist - James Blunt

Diamond award - Michael Jackson

Guinness world record - Michael Jackson, 'Thriller'

Linkin Park make 'grown up' album
Rick Rubin puts the six-piece on a prog path

Linkin Park have unveiled details of their third studio album, declaring the follow up to 2003's 'Meteora' to be more "grown-up" than their previous effort.

The band have joined forces with Red Hot Chili Peppers producer Rick Rubin for their third LP, which sees the six-piece take a more prog rock approach.

According to singer Mike Shinoda they originally had 100 songs for their as-yet-untitled LP, which they have so far cut down to 18.

"There is an element to the album that will be familiar to people simply because it's the same guys making the music," he told Billboard. "But at the same time, these guys have grown up quite a bit, and we definitely have a different mind state about making songs.

"I feel like we did what we wanted to do with 'Hybrid Theory' and 'Meteora', and now it's time to step outside the box and try something new.

He went on: "The thing about Rick that I love is he's unpredictable. He'll listen to a song and throw out an idea that seems completely out of nowhere, but it makes a lot of sense and it makes the song better. The Moog (synthesizer) has been sitting in the studio since day one."

Aside from the album, which is due for release next year, Shinoda has been keeping himself busy with an art exhibition in Los Angeles.

'Diamonds Spades Hearts Clubs' opens this Sunday (November 19) at Gallery 1988, and will feature 10 paintings he did for 'The Rising Tied', the 2005 debut by his side project, Fort Minor.

Amy Winehouse teams up with Wu-Tang Clan
New single remix sees Amy go hip-hop

A new version of Amy Winehouse's single 'You Know I'm No Good' features the Wu Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah.

The single, which contains the remix, is the second from Winehouse's 'Back To Black' album, and follows on from her Top Ten hit 'Rehab'.

'You Know I'm No Good' is released on January 8.

Winehouse is also part way through a UK tour, calling at the following venues:

Manchester Academy (November 16)
Norwich Waterfront (18)
Cambridge Junction (19)
Bristol Academy (21)
London Union Chapel (24)

The diva also plays London Shepherds Bush Empire next year (February 2).

For ticket availability, go to NME.COM/Gigs.

Paul Weller to play special shows
To highlight different stages of his career

Paul Weller has announced he will play three nights at New York's Irving Plaza, with a special twist to the events.

The first show will be mainly comprised of music of The Jam, while on the second night, Weller will perform mostly Style Council songs. The third night will feature music from throughout his entire career.

The gigs are happening to coincide with the release of 'Hit Parade', a four-disc greatest hits boxed set.

The shows will happen between January 19-21.
New Franz Ferdinand track to feature in movie
Band unveil 'lyrical drunken waltz'

A brand new track by Franz Ferdinand is to feature on the soundtrack to a soon-to-be-released movie.

The track, 'Hallam Foe Dandelion Blow', was recorded during the band's most recent tour of Latin America, and is described on the band's official website franzferdinand.co.uk as a "lyrical drunken waltz".

The film, 'Hallam Foe', focuses on teenager Hallam (Jamie Bell), who falls into a voyeuristic way of life after becoming convinced of foul play surrounding his mother's suicide. It's due out in 2007.

Sons & Daughters, Psapp and Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) also feature on the record.

Jarvis' debut UK solo gig sparks a Pulp reunion
Cocker also debuts an unexpected cover...

Jarvis Cocker's debut UK solo gig saw a partial Pulp reunion at London's KOKO club last night (November 15).

Cocker showcased a selection of songs from his debut album 'Jarvis', joined by Pulp bassist Steve Mackay and auxiliary guitarist Richard Hawley.

Pulp's keyboard player Candida Doyle also joined the band on 'From A To I'.

After returning for an encore, Cocker teasingly told the crowd he was going to play an old song, before clarifying that it would not be one of his.

Cocker and his band then launched into a faithful version of David Bowie's 1969 hit 'Space Oddity'.

The full set was as follows:

'Fat Children'
'Don't Let Him Waste Your Time'
'Heavy Weather'
'One Man Show'
'I Will Kill Again'
'From A To I'
'Tonite'
'Big Julie'
'Disney Time'
'Big Stuff'
'Black Magic'
'Running The World'
'Space Oddity'



Damien Rice has now announced a UK tour for early 2007.

The star, who has just released new album '9', will play four shows in March. It's his first UK dates in three years.

The dates are:

London Hammersmith Apollo (March 27)
Wolverhampton Civic Hall (29)
Manchester Apollo (30)
Edinburgh Usher Hall (31)

For ticket availability go to NME.COM/Gigs.

OutKast star to go solo
But he'll be getting help from his bandmate

Outkast star Big Boi has started work on a solo album.

And his bandmate Andre 3000 will be helping out with production on the LP, expected sometime in 2007.

Big Boi told MTV: "You're going to get something from every genre, every funk, beat, loop, horn, whistle. We got it all on the record.

"I got maybe 35 beats already done for it now so I'm just diving in and trying to carve out the pie with the vocals."

Big Boi will be joined on production duties by Andre 3000, along with regular Outkast collaborators Organized Noize.

Big Boi added: "I'm going to try to keep it in-house."

John Peel's favourite band announce new album
The band are also set to release two books

John Peel's favourite band The Fall are set to embark on a release frenzy in the next few months, unveiling a new album and two books.

The band's new album 'Reformation' is set to be released in late January or early February 2007.

According to Pitchfork, the album will contain twelve tracks, including 'My Door', 'Fall Sound', 'Scenario' and 'Reformation' itself.

Photographer Bob Gruen, who has previously worked with Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and John Lennon, has shot the album cover, a photograph of the band.

Mark E Smith will also publish his autobiography 'Renegade: The Gospel According To Mark E Smith' on April 26, while 'Perverted By Language: Fiction Inspired By The Fall', a collection of short stories, follows on June 28.

Green Day unveil inspiration behind U2 collaboration
They have a few words for George Bush too

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has revealed the inspiration behind their Skids collaboration with U2 came from the New Orleans American football team.

'The Saints Are Coming' was originally recorded to raise funds for Music Rising, an organisation which replaces instruments musicians lost in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

But Billie Joe said that both bands picked that particular track because it is the name of New Orleans' football team. They recently debuted the song live before the Saints' first game of the season at the re-built Louisana Superdome, which housed many of those made homeless in the wake of Katrina.

Speaking in this week's NME Armstrong said: "It's a huge event for New Orleans to get their team back after losing everything. The fact that the team was coming back was a major thing for them. It just became a monumental event, a little something to celebrate."

The singer also condemned George W Bush's administration over the handling of the crisis.

"So many politicians, they don't have a clue what's its like to be working class or lower class or live in any sort of poverty stricken area, they are completely disconnected with that sort of lifestyle," he said. "And their reaction to it all made that clear just how disconnected."

U2 guitarist The Edge went on: "It was a big watershed moment because it exposed how vulnerable America was ultimately. This was the world superpower, and it couldn't deal with something that happened in its own backyard."

Also in this week's issue Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl opens up about the follow up to 'In Your Honour', My Chemical Romance reveal what 'The Black Parade' means to you and Yeah Yeah Yeahs get up close and personal with The Horrors.

Plus check out the definitive review of Oasis' greatest hits collection 'Stop The Clocks'.


Radiohead programme to premiere in London
Screening includes a selection of rarities

Radiohead are to premiere a retrospective collection of their music videos and rarities on the big screen this weekend (November 18/19).

The screening is being held as part of RESFEST, a globe trotting music, film and art festival which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

The programme entitled 'Radiohead The Visionaries: A Decade Of Breaking New Talent' sees the band's long-time commissioner Dilly Gent bringing together a series of video promos and rare footage of new and old material to the big screen.

The collection includes the videos for classic singles 'No Surprises', 'Karma Police', 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' and 'Paranoid Android' plus rarities such as Monkey Hub's animation for an acoustic version of 'Creep', the 'OK Computer' album promotional blips, videos from Radiohead TV, 'Down Is The New Up' and 'Video Tape' taken off the 'From The Basement' sessions, and 'Harrowdown Hill', from Thom Yorke's 'The Eraser' solo project.

The collection is part of a series of week long RESFEST events, which kick off at London's National Film Theatre from today (November 14).

Other screenings include a documentary about reuniting the The Wu-Tang Clan entitled 'Rock The Bells' and the launch of Coldcut's 'Sound Mirrors Videos and Remixes' DVD plus a Q+A and DJ set.

For more information about RESFEST go to www.resfest.co.uk.