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Keith Richards discusses new Rolling Stones album and explains why the band still tour

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Keith Richards discusses new Rolling Stones album and explains why the band still tour

Keith Richards has given an update on the next Rolling Stones album, which will be the legendary band’s first collection of original material since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. The rock veterans, who played at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium last summer, are currently working on their new album, but guitarist Ronnie Wood said recently that proceedings had come to a halt, because Richards and frontman Mick Jagger want to “make sure the songs are really good.” Speaking…

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The Rolling Stones – 20 of their best songs

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The Rolling Stones – 20 of their best songs

Ahead of the Rolling Stones’ visit to Edinburgh’s BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, we’ve picked 20 of the legendary band’s best songs. It’s only rock ‘n’roll (but you’ll like it)… ‘She’s A Rainbow’ ‘Harlem Shuffle’ ‘Paint It Black’ ‘No Expectations’ ’19th Nervous Breakdown’ ‘Get Off My Cloud’ ‘Time Is On My Side’ ‘Factory Girl’ ‘Rocks Off’ ‘Loving Cup’ ‘All Down The Line’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’  ‘Wild Horses’ Brown Sugar’ ‘Shine A…

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Here’s which songs The Rolling Stones will play in Edinburgh

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Here’s which songs The Rolling Stones will play in Edinburgh

The Rolling Stones kicked off their European tour with a massive Dublin show last night, delivering some of their most iconic hits across 19 songs. The legendary rock band are unlikely to change up their setlist when they begin the UK leg of the tour, which brings them to BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 9 – so here’s what fans in the Capital can expect. In a performance that marked their first appearance…

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The Rolling Stones to release 15-album vinyl box set after Edinburgh gig

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The Rolling Stones to release 15-album vinyl box set after Edinburgh gig

Ahead of their visit to Edinburgh this summer, rock veterans The Rolling Stones have announced the release of a new and limited-edition 15-album vinyl box set collection. The Studio Albums Vinyl Collection 1971-2016 will offer fans the chance to own a remastered version of every studio album released by the legendary band since 1971 on brand new heavyweight, 180-gram black vinyl. Sourced from the original master tapes, each album has been remastered and cut at…

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Fans angry at ticket prices for The Rolling Stones UK tour

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Fans angry at ticket prices for The Rolling Stones UK tour

There was a feeling of ‘no satisfaction’ among fans of The Rolling Stones after it was revealed that the most expensive tickets for their UK tour will set them back a staggering £450. The legendary band hit the road this summer with a series of massive concerts, but eye-watering ticket prices revealed on Ticketmaster’s official website have left fans reeling. The Stones will kick off the tour with a gig at Dublin’s Croke Park on…

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The Rolling Stones to visit Edinburgh on UK tour

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The Rolling Stones to visit Edinburgh on UK tour

Rock icons The Rolling Stones have announced details of a huge tour of the UK and Ireland this summer, including a visit to Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on June 9. The legendary band will kick off the tour with a show at Dublin’s Croke Park on May 17,  followed by their first ever show at the London Stadium on May 22. From there, they’ll head to Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 5 before visiting Murrayfield Stadium on June…

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The Rolling Stones announce new album – hear a snippet from opening track

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The Rolling Stones announce new album – hear a snippet from opening track

They may be a true dinosaur of rock but, after officially announcing details of new album Blue & Lonesome, The Rolling Stones are showing no signs of extinction. Following much speculation this week, it has now been confirmed that the blues record, the legendary band’s first studio LP in over a decade, will be released in December 2 via Polydor. According to a press release, the 12-track album was recorded in just three days at British Grove Studios…

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The Rolling Stones hope to release bluesy new album this year

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The Rolling Stones hope to release bluesy new album this year

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood has said the rock legends, who recently completed their historic trip to Cuba, are hoping to release a new album before the end of the year. Speaking at the opening of the new Rolling Stones exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London last night (April 4), guitarist Wood said the band are planning to release new music in 2016 and revealed the group are on a “blues streak” after covering standards by the likes…

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