Massive Attack

Massive Attack are an English musical group from Bristol consisting of Robert
"3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well
as various musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The
duo are considered to be progenitors of the trip hop genre. Their début
album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished ... read more

Oasis, Coldplay, Muse, Gorrillaz And More Feature In New 'War Child' Album

War Child have revealed plans to celebrate their 20th anniversary by releasing a compilation album featuring a collection of the tracks recorded for their c...
Posted 17 February 7.43am — Comment on this

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja – ‘Battle Box 001′ feat. Elbow’s Guy Garvey

It’s a bit odd to hear Guy Garvey being bet down by beats on ‘Battle Box 001′, a new track from Massive Attack’s 3D aka Robert Del Naja under the ...
Posted 13 December 2012 1.39am — Comment on this

Yoko Ono named Meltdown festival curator

Tokyo-born musician and activist 'deeply honoured' to organise 10-day Meltdown arts festival at Southbank centreYoko Ono has been named the next curator of the Meltdown f...
Posted 7 November 2012 5.25pm — Comment on this

Alan Moore debut single released by Occupation Records

Comic book author, whose V for Vendetta mask is an Occupy symbol, likens today's stark economic divides to work of killerAlan Moore, the comic book author whose stylised ...
Posted 5 November 2012 7.00am — Comment on this

R.I.P. Terry Callier

Soul and jazz singer Terry Callier has died. The 67-year-old songwriter experienced belated success in his career after working with acts including Massive Attack and Bet...
Posted 29 October 2012 3.33pm — Comment on this

Singer Terry Callier dies aged 67

Jazz, soul and folk singer experienced late career success after his work was rediscovered by Massive Attack and Beth OrtonSoul and jazz singer Terry Callier has died. Th...
Posted 29 October 2012 10.11am — Comment on this

Blue Lines: Massive Attack's blueprint for British pop 21 years on

In 1991 the laidback Bristol collective roused themselves to unleash their debut album. Reissued 21 years on it remains a landmark. Here, an early champion of the band re...
Posted 28 October 2012 12.05am — Comment on this

Pete Tong's favourite tracks

The essential selector and all-round dance music legend empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with Frank B: Chain Of Fool...
Posted 27 October 2012 12.10am — Comment on this

Readers' reviews: the xx, Talking Heads, Bill Fay

Some of the best album reviews submitted by readers over the past few daysIt's possible for Guardian readers to review pretty much any album ever released. Here's how:...
Posted 17 September 2012 3.44pm — Comment on this

Massive Attack - Neil Davidge's 'heartfelt' Halo 4 Soundtrack

Neil Davidge composed heartfelt and emotional tracks for the Halo 4 soundtrack The composer - best known for his work with Massive Attack whos albums he has worked on sin...
Posted 23 August 2012 5.33pm — Comment on this

Nas – “The Don (Massive Attack Remix)”

Trip-Hop and Hip-Hop come together for this refix. Massive Attack take Nas’ smash “The Don”, layer some new synths to create a different interpretation ...
Posted 28 June 2012 8.38pm — Comment on this

Are video game soundtracks the new concept albums?

Does the brilliant soundtrack for Max Payne 3 hint at a future in which bands use game scores as a new creative medium?While Max Payne 3 has its detractors, there's one t...
Posted 28 May 2012 2.56pm — Comment on this

Multiculturalism is what makes British music great

Britain is celebrating Music is Great week with a DVD of iconic live moments. But why has the campaign ignored the melting pot that makes British music special?Did you kn...
Posted 17 May 2012 5.04pm — Comment on this

Charles 'Skip' Pitts

Guitarist behind the 'wacka wacka' sound on Isaac Hayes's Theme from ShaftThe film Shaft was notable for inaugurating the blaxploitation genre in Hollywood, winning an Os...
Posted 3 May 2012 3.50pm — Comment on this

Write for us about: Cocteau Twins

As Elizabeth Fraser announces she's joining the Meltdown lineup, we'd like to hear your thoughts on her former bandElizabeth Fraser, singer in much-loved 4AD band Cocteau...
Posted 1 May 2012 3.17pm — Comment on this

Load more

Top songs

The 5 most played Massive Attack songs in the past year.

  • Unfinished Sympathy  22 plays
  • Protection  2 plays
  • Hymn Of The Big Wheel  2 plays
  • Teardrop  1 plays

Played on

Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Massive Attack over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 90s 594 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 27 plays

Music news powered by Gigulate.com


Russ Williams
On air and webcam now:
Russ Williams now playing 'Only Love' by Ben Howard
Absolute Radio Account access
Sign-in or join today for free.