The rules outlawing the chart eligibility of CDs with weblinks look set to be reviewed following top-level discussions between Sony, Bard and the BPI over The Offspring's forthcoming album.

The US band, who are long-time supporters of the internet, want Conspiracy Of One to feature a link to a new, specially-designed website aimed at their fans. This would breach current rules.

However, newly-installed Bard chairman Simon Wright says the issue is being given further debate, which could lead to rewriting ...