Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has filmed a cameo in hit TV series Game Of Thrones.

The singer took to his Facebook.com page on Monday to share a photograph of himself in his medieval costume after shooting an appearance in the fantasy drama.

He wrote, "So I did my scene this morning for Game Of Thrones. I looked like this. Can't say much - just it's no pivotal role. Fun!"

Game Of Thrones recently picked up a host of Emmy Award nominations and stars Peter Dinklage, Charles Dance, Aidan Gillen and Alfie Allen.

Rockers from bands including Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Snow Patrol have teamed up to help prevent any more bloodshed in Sudan.

Drummers from the groups are taking part in the Beat for Peace campaign, a film which calls for an end to conflict in the African country after millions died in the civil war there, which ended in 2005.

The documentary, which is part of the wider Sudan365 campaign, features the musicians alongside other artists from Sudan, Australia and Japan.

Radiohead's Phil Selway, who is taking part in the drive which was created by Faithless drummer Jamie Catto, says, ...

Starpulse's Ashley Demma recently caught up with Snow Patrol drummer, Jonny Quinn, and the two talked about 'unsung heroes', influences, and what's next for the band...

Starpulse: So you've been drumming with Snow Patrol for nearly 15 years…why do you think it is that drummers are the "unsung heroes" of bands? You're the backbone of the band!

Jonny Quinn: I dunno! It takes work to be the drummer. We keep the beat. People forget about us.

Who are some of your favorite drummers who've influenced you?

JQ: Oh man, Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith), Louie Bellson, Stewart Copelan...

Video game players and music fans alike can now get closer to Band Hero's in-game playable character Taylor Swift than ever before, as they can perform as the music icon to her fan-favorite chart-topping hits "You Belong With Me," "Picture To Burn" and "Love Story" in the biggest music event to hit living rooms this holiday season - "Band Hero". Today, Activision puts fans front and center in the concert of a lifetime, as they debut Swift's never-before-seen in-game performances in "Band Hero", the perfect game for family and friends to jam out and sing along to their favorite tunes togethe...

Pop sensation Lady Gaga has been crowned as Queen of the iPod age - she is the most downloaded artist in the history of Britain's official chart.

In the five years since downloads were counted towards sales figures in the U.K., the quirky dance star has seen two of her hits make the top five biggest sellers list.

Poker Face was the most downloaded track, with the star's debut Just Dance coming in third. Kings of Leon were also one of the most successful acts in the chart - Sex on Fire was in second place, while follow-up Use Somebody came in fourth.

Leona Lewis also managed two of ...

Snow Patrol rocker Gary Lightbody has blasted the prison sentence handed to Scandinavian music pirates - insisting fans are welcome to download his songs for free.

The four founders of website The Pirate Bay were convicted in Sweden this month and sentenced to a year in prison after they was found guilty of breaching copyright laws. They were also ordered to pay $3.48 million in damages to a number of entertainment companies whose material they pirated.

Lightbody insists the sentence was too "way over the top" - and claims the music industry needs to come to terms with the fact ...

The idea of mashing is synonymous with potatoes. However, there's another type of "mash-up" that has nothing to do with traditional cooking methods. The music mash-up is where two completely different songs are synced together to create a new sonic feel of popular songs. The music mash-up has been around for a couple years, and thanks to the internet many DIYers are showing off their mash-up expertise publicly. Here's some of our favorite mash-ups. Let us know what songs you think would make for a great mash-up.

1. Britney Spears (Circus) Vs. Lady Gaga (Poker Face)

When you m...

U2.com today confirms that the U2 360° Tour will open at the Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona on 30th June. The U2 360° Tour is sponsored by BlackBerry® and is the band's first stadium outing since the Vertigo Tour 05/06 and follows the release of their acclaimed album, No Line On The Horizon. Their 12th studio album, No Line On The Horizon is already number 1 in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Japan and the Czech Republic with further chart positions to be announced this week.

Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, U2 360° will visit 14 cities across Europe includin...

Just in time for the Grammy Awards and Valentine's Day, J Records is releasing a deluxe edition of Leona Lewis' Spirit, the Grammy nominated, chart-topping, best-selling debut from one of the breakthrough artists of the year. The deluxe version of Spirit will be in stores February 3rd, 2009.

This limited edition CD/DVD package features four new, never-before-released songs in the U.S., including Leona's #1 UK chart breaking smash hit single, "Run," originally recorded by Snow Patrol. Leona's "Run" shattered UK chart records when it entered at #1, becoming the fastest selling digital ...

Snow Patrol has just released the video for "Take Back The City," which is the first single from the album, A Hundred Million Suns, (out Oct 28) on Yahoo! Music today!

Snow Patrol - "Take Back The City"

Snow Patrol will release A Hundred Million Suns (Polydor/Fiction/Geffen Records) on October 28th 2008. The album is preceded by the fantastic single "Take Back The City", which comes with a video shot in East London courtesy of acclaimed video director Alex Courtes (The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army").

Gary Lightbody (vocals/guitars) says, "I'm so proud of this record. Everybody played out of their skin. Garret (Jacknife Lee) continued his progression from maverick genius to one of the best producers in the world. Musically, lyrically and sonically the best record we've made"

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R.E.M. -- which is singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills -- are counting down the time to the release of Accelerate, their 14th studio album, on a website, www.ninetynights.com. The site, which launched on January 1st, features a new high-definition video snippet each day that can be downloaded then edited, embedded, or manipulated however the user wishes. Each snippet is being posted in high-resolution HD format and available for download for a period of 24 hours before being archived on the site as a low-resolution stream. The clips were shot by noted French f...

Canadian singer Leslie Feist is the winner of the Seventh Annual Shortlist Music Prize for her album The Reminder. Feist is the second female artist to win the prize, following Cat Power who won the award last year. Feist was chosen by a panel of five Listmakers: recording artists Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol) and Ronnie Vannucci (the Killers), journalist Rev. Moose (CMJ), radio DJ Chris Douridas (KCRW) and the hosts of Hunnypot Internet Radio.

In a statement, Listmaker Gary Lightbody called The Reminder “the album of the year for 2007 or any year I can think of: it’s modern and classic...

On July 7, 2007, 150 musical acts performed at a series of worldwide concerts called Live Earth to raise awareness for the climate crisis and deliver a solutions-based message to a global audience. On December 4th, Warner Bros. Records will release Live Earth - The Concerts For A Climate In Crisis - a CD and 2-DVD package that brings together the most popular artists, best performances, and the solutions-based messaging showcased at this truly global musical event staged in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg, with special events broadcast fro...

On July 7, 2007, 150 musical acts performed at a series of worldwide concerts called Live Earth to raise awareness for the climate crisis and deliver a solutions-based message to a global audience. On November 20th, Warner Bros. Records will release Live Earth - The Concerts For A Climate In Crisis - a CD and 2-DVD package that brings together the most popular artists, best performances, and the solutions-based messaging showcased at this truly global musical event staged in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg, with special events broadcast fr...

R.E.M. will release a live CD/DVD, the first ever of their 27-year career, on Warner Bros. Records on October 16th, 2007. Titled R.E.M. Live, the 22-track audio and visual package captures singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills doing what they do best at a dynamic show at the Point theater in Dublin, Ireland, on February 27, 2005.

Directed by Blue Leach (Depeche Mode), R.E.M. Live features songs spanning the band's many studio albums, including the singles "(Don't Go Back To) Rockville," (featuring bassist Mike Mills on lead vocal) from 1984's Reckoning, "T...

Athlete (Joel Pott, Carey Willetts, Tim Wanstall, and Stephen Roberts) started recording Beyond The Neighourhood in the summer of 2006 in their brand new studio in South London after a whirlwind year and half that included months of worldwide touring for their own sold-out US headlining tours, support slots for U2 in the UK and Europe and Snow Patrol in the US, a stellar performance of their modern rock buzz single "Half Light" on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and was capped off by winning the UK's prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting award for "Best Contemporary Song" for their track "Wires".

Pr...

A song Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody allowed singer Nicole Scherzinger to record for her debut album so moved the rocker's mom she burst into tears.

Lightbody wrote Just Say Yes for The Pussycat Dolls star's new album Her Name Is Nicole, and Scherzinger was surprised to learn her version of the track stirred up emotions in the Chasing Cars hitmaker's proud mom.

She tells MTV, "I'm such a huge fan of Snow Patrol's music, and Gary had this song called Just Say Yes that just spoke to me. I felt like I was supposed to make it my own, and I was blessed enough for him to allow ...

Snow Patrol rocker Tom Simpson has missed a second court appearance on charges of cocaine possession. The keyboard player was detained by police on July 7, just hours after performing at the London leg of Live Earth, for missing a previous hearing.

He was subsequently released and ordered to face the drug charge - dating back to an arrest in Glasgow in June 2006 - on July 31.

However, he failed to show up at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday and the case was continued until August 28 after a request from Simpson's lawyer. Sheriff Iain Peebles did not query Simpson's absence. Snow P...

Former Bond girl Denise Richards is the spokesperson for a new pink lemonade-flavored energy drink, called Her. Proceeds from sales will go towards charities benefitting battered women and breast cancer.

Newlyweds Eva Longoria and Tony Parker had their first dance as man and wife to Peter Gabriel's The Book Of Love.

Country queen Dolly Parton will join Achy Breaky Heart crooner Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley in an upcoming episode of their hit children's TV series Hannah Montana.

Snow Patrol rocker Tom Simpson will face drug charges in court on July 31 after he was ...

Snow Patrol's keyboard player Tom Simpson performed with the band at Scotland's music festival T in the Park, despite his arrest on Saturday. It was thought Simpson would have to be replaced for the band's set at the event on Sunday- but he was released in time to play the headlining set.

Simpson was taken into custody at Northolt RAF base after failing to appear in court in Scotland accused of possession of Class A substances.

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Snow Patrol keyboard player Tom Simpson was arrested on drugs charges on Saturday just hours after the band performed at Live Earth in London.

Simpson was taken into custody at Northolt RAF base after failing to appear in court in Scotland accused of possession of Class A substances.

A spokesperson for London's Metropolitan Police says, "A 35-year-old man wanted on a sheriff warrant was arrested. He will remain in custody until transferred."

With Simpson behind bars, the Northern Irish rockers have been forced to find a replacement for their set at the T In The Park festival ...

Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody has landed a new job as a radio DJ - and he's terrified. The Chasing Cars singer claims his guest stint on British radio station XFM next month, is akin to the journey of the first dog in space - because he doesn't belong in a radio studio.

Lightbody says, "To be honest, I feel like the first Russian cosmonaut. Nope, not Yuri Gagarin, I mean the wee dog, Laika. So many controls, buttons, levers and flashing lights and next to no idea what any of them do, or, indeed, why I'm here."

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Sometimes the biggest bands in the world don't have to brag or posture. They just do the quiet work of honest musicians, traversing the globe and converting every last one of us, one show at a time.

As unassuming and truthful as their music, Snow Patrol has quietly become a genuine global act this past year. Eyes Open, recently certified platinum in the United States (over one million sold), and has now sold 4 million copies worldwide.

"Chasing Cars" is one of those classic songs that won't go away -- for every new fan there's an old one craving to hear it again and again. "Signal...

LONDON (June 19, 2007) – Metallica, Kasabian, Pussycat Dolls, and Terra Naomi are the final acts to be added to the Live Earth London line-up performing at Wembley Stadium as part of the 24-hour, 7-continent Live Earth concert series on 7/7/07.

With an already astounding line up that includes some of the best music acts from around the world, this monumental event will bring together more than 2 billion people to combat the climate crisis.

An exclusive download of Metallica's Live Earth performance is going to be available for a minimal fee immediately after the event finishes. ...

New York, NY—The new Editors album, An End Has A Start, is set for release through Epic/Fader Records on July 17. Recorded in Ireland at Grouse Lodge with the acclaimed Garrett 'Jacknife' Lee (Snow Patrol, Bloc Party), An End Has A Start reinforces the visceral power of Editors' music and emphasizes the band's desire to stretch themselves musically, lyrically, and conceptually.

While their debut album, The Back Room, seethed with claustrophobic menace and icy grandeur, An End Has A Start sees lead singer and lyricist Tom Smith more focused on the power of redemption and the human nece...

A massive statue of late rocker Jimi Hendrix is welcoming fans to this year's Isle of Wight Festival in England. The festival, which first launched in 1968 with Jefferson Airplane at the top of the bill, kicked off yesterday with Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol.

Amy Winehouse and Kasabian play today and legendary rockers The Rolling Stones will end the show with a bang on Sunday.

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Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody’s alcohol addiction nearly cost him his career. The Northern Irish rocker turned to the bottle during his early twenties, but ditched the drink before it took over his life and looked set to hinder his music career.

He says, "There certainly was a dark streak in me... For a long time I loathed myself. That went on for years and I took it out on others. I might have the odd drink but I don't have 10 or 12 anymore... We are playing so much these days, I can't be blootered every night."

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Green Day stunned America on the finale of talent show American Idol last night with a performance of John Lennon's Working Class Hero. The punk trio's surprise appearance on the hit show was staged to promote a new album of Lennon covers, Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur.

The performance marked the first for any acts appearing on the charity album, which will help raise funds and awareness for Amnesty International's efforts for Darfur, Sudan. Green Day singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong says his group chose to perform Working Class Hero on the albu...

R&B star Rihanna clinched a U.K. number one - and a space in the record books - when her new single "Umbrella" secured top spot in the charts on download sales alone. The singer is only the second artist to perform such a feat since Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy," but the first female.

Rihanna, who was performing in Preston, England, when she heard the news, said, "I can't believe it, finally. I always stay at number two in the U.K., but thanks to the fans that get it, it's a great thing. My first Number One in the U.K., it's a great feeling. The single isn't even in the stores yet, a lot o...