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Sixx A.M. – Prayers for the Damned

Prayers for the Damned is the new album from SIXX A.M., released on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music.  It is the fourth studio album from the band made up of bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist DJ Ashba and James Michael, who takes on lead vocal, production and mixing duties.  The band are about …

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Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II

Zakk Wylde released Book of Shadows II via Spinefarm Records on April 8th.  It’s his first solo release in twenty years, and is the follow up to his classic Book of Shadows album.  The album was recorded and produced at Wylde’s home studio, The Black Vatican. Wylde has previously released …

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BLOODSTOCK ADDS VALLENFYRE AND MORE…

Less than four months to go and BLOODSTOCK HQ is a hive of activity!  With the ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ heats well under way and finals scheduled to kick off in May, the booking team are racking up more and more bands for the UK’s best metal weekender this August! …

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The White Buffalo announces European tour dates

American dark blues singer/songwriter THE WHITE BUFFALO has announced a number of European tour dates taking place this summer. Kicking off on July 17th and including shows across the UK, Germany and Italy, THE WHITE BUFFALO will be touring in support of his new album, ‘LOVE AND THE DEATH OF …

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More bands confirmed for Bloodstock Open Air

BLOODSTOCK HQ is currently a hive of activity, with even more bands being confirmed for this August’s best heavy metal weekender. Joining the Ronnie James Dio stage are the recently reformed industrial outfit, MISERY LOVES COMPANY.  The band inform us, “The UK was always special to MISERY LOVES CO, our …

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Les Claypool and Sean Lennon form new band, The Claypool Lennon Delirium

NEW ALBUM MONOLITH OF PHOBOS TO BE RELEASED VIA ATO RECORDS ON JUNE 3 LISTEN + SHARE (http://onebeatdigital.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dbf9d104f4e73212f58498d38&id=c93751d92f&e=9be80d551b) NEW TRACK “MR. WRIGHT” LISTEN + SHARE (http://onebeatdigital.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=dbf9d104f4e73212f58498d38&id=29e7bad8b1&e=9be80d551b) RADIO SINGLE “CRICKET & THE GENIE (MOVEMENT I, THE DELIRIUM)” Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After Primus …

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Hemotoxin partner with Metal Underground for premiere of new song ‘Forgotten Faces’

Progressive Death/Thrash Outfit HEMOTOXIN have partnered with Metal Underground for the premiere of new song “Forgotten Faces” from upcoming Unspeakable Axe Records album Biological Enslavement. Stream the song at the link below. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=121951 HEMOTOXIN will release sophomore full-length Biological Enslavement April 15 on Unspeakable Axe Records.  Pre-order it here. Another new track, Transparent Eyes,” …

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Space Elevator to release new self titled album 13/5/16

UK rockers SPACE ELEVATOR, fronted by the mysterious singer ‘The Duchess’ release their new self-titled album on CD and Vinyl, due out on May 13, 2016 via SE Productions/Cargo Records. Produced by David Young/The Duchess/Adam Vanryne. Engineered by Adam Vanryne. Recorded at Mike Moran Music Buckinghamshire, England. Track listing: 1. …

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Katatonia announce details of new album and reveal new lineup

Katatonia, the Swedish purveyors of dark progressive rock/metal, have revealed details of their eagerly awaited 10th studio album – the new album, entitled The Fall of Hearts is set for release on the 20th May 2016 through their long-time home of Peaceville Records. “This album is probably everything we unknowingly ever dreamed of to release. …

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Derange confirm debut UK tour with support from Servant Sun

‘Poised to become the new darlings of the tech-metal scene’ Metal Hammer ‘Derange have some serious potential’ Powerplay  ‘The angry lyrics and energetic riffs definitely mark their brilliant work’ Front Magazine   Check out the new single ‘Echo’ – London based tech-metal quartet Derange are pleased to confirm their debut UK …

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