Liam Gallagher Ditches Oasis Name

Liam Gallagher has revealed that his new group are set to ditch the Oasis name in favour of something new.

Oasis finally shook themselves apart last year. Walking away from the wreckage of his former group, Liam Gallagher went on holiday to Italy taking some close friends along with him for the ride.

Since then, speculation has been rife over the singer's solo plans. Forming a new group with some familiar faces, Liam Gallagher is set to front what is essentially the final version of Oasis without his brother.

Speaking to XFM Radio, Liam Gallagher revealed that he does not intend to use the Oasis name on his new album.

"No, it's not Oasis, that was a shit name anyway," Liam Gallagher revealed. "I'm glad to see the back of it."

Oasis took their name from a venue in Swindon. Continuing, Liam Gallagher claimed that he wanted to release an album of new material by July, with recording sessions ongoing with the new band.

The singer remained tight-lipped over a possible name for the collective. "There's a name that we're digging at the moment, but we're going to get on with the music and see how it goes."

Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher has confirmed his first solo shows since leaving Oasis. The singer will play two nights at London's Royal Albert Hall in aid of the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.