Armored Saint Announces USA Tour Dates with Queensryche, Midnight Eternal Following their upcoming summer/fall tour dates, the mighty Armored Saint will head back out on the road this November/December as direct support to Queensryche! Midnight Eternal will also join this USA trek, making this one bill not to be missed! Vocalist John Bush comments: “Armored Saint is …

70’s Heavy-Psych Rockers Domadora Stream New Full-Length Album 3 years after their very well-received ‘Tibetan Monk’, French 70’s Heavy-Psych Rockers Domadora released a few week ago a brand new full-length album called ‘The Violent Mystical Sukuma’ for CD and Digital formats on Bandcamp and the main legal platforms (iTunes, Deezer, Amazon…). In addition …

  Hell’s Addiction a Hard Rock band from the Dirty Old Town of Leicester release their second album Broken today (2nd July 2016) via TBFM Records. This hard rocking five piece formed in 2010 and released their debut album Raise Your Glass to rave reviews in 2012. I haven’t actually heard that …

BLOODSTOCK RELEASE DAY TICKETS; LAUNCH YOUTUBE COMPETITION Just six short weeks ’til we throw open the gates at Catton Park and the metal hoardes flood onto our hallowed turf for BLOODSTOCK 2016!  To celebrate, day tickets are now on sale! Ticket prices have been frozen for the FOURTH year running at £60 each (+ booking …

23rd to 24th July 2016 ONWARD & UPWARD: Ramblin’ Man Fair Adds the Rising Stage with Fresh New Acts   Ramblin’ Man are proud to announce the addition of the Rising Stage and a further 12 acts to the bill. In partnership with Laney Amplification, TAMA drums and Andersons Music …

Announce UK Headline Tour September & October 2016 New Single “We’ll Stop At Nothing” Out On: 29th July 2016  The brand new Toseland album, “Cradle The Rage”, was released worldwide in March 2016 and following its success, the band are setting out on a 14 date tour running through September …

Esprit D’Air Returns with New Lineup and Upcoming Shows London-based Japanese space metal band Esprit D’Air have just announced their reunion today after their split in 2013, revealing a new line-up and three upcoming shows, including the main stage of the UK’s Biggest Japanese Culture Festival, HYPER JAPAN. The new …

CIRCLE OF REASON RELEASE THE THEORY UK TOUR DATES Having completed their ‘Faith Tour’ in June, the connoisseurs of modern alternative rock return to announce news of ‘The ‘Theory‘ UK tour this July. Parading their acclaimed fusion of infectious melodies, hooks and adrenaline fuelled stage performances at more UK venues – Southampton’s Circle Of Reason are to …

ANATA “The Infernal Gates of Hatred” Remastered and on Vinyl AT LAST! KAOTOXIN is proud to announce the second release by KAOSKVLT, its new sub-label dedicated to old-school Metal gems: ANATA‘s 1998 debut full-length, “The Infernal Depths of Hatred“, which will be unleashed on October 21st worldwide, for the first …

               LIVE AT WACKEN  2015         26 YEARS LOUDER THAN HELL                         2 DVD / 2 CD             Release:  5. August 2016/ UDR Louder Than Hell and also Rain or Shine, both are W:O:A  slogans and true it is, a great festival that will …

PAST New Album ‘Cliffhanger’ Available for Full Stream and Free Download French indie hardcore/rock act PAST have released their brand new full-length album called ‘Cliffhanger’ available right now for LP and Digital through the almighty Voice Of The Unheard Records (Fall of Messiah, te:rs, Winter Dust…) and some other labels such as Désertion Records, …

The mighty Supersuckers have lined up a European and UK tour, in the wake of rave reviews of their highly acclaimed new country – tinged studio album ‘Holdin’ The Bag’, released on Steamhammer / SPV at the end of January 2016. The Supersuckers’ trademark balance of take-no-prisoners swagger and hardheaded …

Headline Maniac premiere new video for ‘Idiot Me’; first single to be taken from debut album ‘Headline Maniac’, out 8th July via Rod Hot Records   Dynamic new Thames Delta power trio Headline Maniac have shared a brand new video for ‘Idiot Me’, the first track to be taken from …

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Nominated for Progressive Music Awards 2016   BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have been nominated at this year’s Prog Magazine Progressive Music Awards 2016.   BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, who released new album ‘Coma Ecliptic’ on July 10, 2015 in UK are up for …

GOOD TIGER Nominated for Progressive Music Award 2016  Tour with Dance Gavin Dance Announced     GOOD TIGER, who released ‘A Head Full Of Moonlight to great acclaim in April this year are nominated for a LIMELIGHT award   Derya Nagle comments:   “It’s amazing to be nominated for a …

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE DEBUT NEW SINGLE “570” &  SIGN TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce Motionless In White as the newest member of its illustrious roster. The Scranton, PA-based band are championing their new deal with the release of a brand new single, titled “570.” The track …

Announce Album “Mechanical Resonance, Live!” to be Released August 26th, 2016 2016 Summer Tour With Def Leppard set to Kick off on June 22nd in Boston It’s been said that lightning never strikes the same place twice. However, it does in the case of Tesla. The band is thrilled to …

KANSAS ANNOUNCES FIRST NEW ALBUM IN SIXTEEN YEARS THE PRELUDE IMPLICIT TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 23 TO TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM LEFTOVERTURE SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release their intensely anticipated new studio album “The …

Demonbreed – Album Details Revealed – First Song Available German Death-Metal-steamrollers DEMONBREED, who rose up from the ashes of renowned LAY DOWN ROTTEN, are ready to crush ears and bones with their debut full-length! “Where Gods Come To Die” will be released on July 22nd, 2016 via Testimony Records.   Produced at …

CONCORD RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM BY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LEGENDS HEART, Beautiful Broken, OUT JULY 8 TITLE TRACK AND FIRST SINGLE FEATURES GUEST VOCAL CONTRIBUTION BY METALLICA’S JAMES HETFIELD WITH ANN WILSON, NEW NE-YO-PENNED SONG SUNG BY NANCY WILSON, AND STRING ARRANGEMENTS BY PAUL BUCKMASTERHEART’S HEADLINING …

On the eve of Camden Rocks Festival 2016, Warrior Soul played a show at The Barfly, Camden with support from The Black Bullets and The Main Grains. Warrior Soul and The Main Grains also played Camden Rocks Festival but with 200 bands to see I decided it would make more …

VAN ZANT RELEASES RED WHITE & BLUE (LIVE) JULY 29, 2016 BROTHERS JOHNNY & DONNIE RECORDED LIVE VAN ZANT SHOW JANUARY 28, 2006 AND IS THE ONLY CONCERT RECORDING IN EXISTENCE FROM THEIR ONLY TOUR TOGETHER Loud & Proud Records will release Red White & Blue (Live), a recently unearthed …

Lebanon‘s leading Heavy Metal band BLAAKYUM will release their much anticipated new album “Line Of Fear” as CD (with one bonus track) and digital on June 25, 2016. The cover artwork was made by by Stan-W Decker (Masterplan, Vanden Plas, Resurrection Kings, Stryper). The bonus track on the CD edition, “Riot Against Riot“, is a narration on Lebanon‘s recent anti-corruption protests that …

THE CADILLAC THREE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM BURY ME IN MY BOOTS OUT AUGUST 5THNew single – ‘Drunk Like You’ Playing Ramblin’ Man Fair – July 24th plus November UK Headlining Tour including London’s Shepherds Bush Empire Nashville natives THE CADILLAC THREE have revealed their long-awaited album BURY ME IN MY …

The Dead Goats – Details for Sophomore Album and First New Song Revealed   The highly anticipated second full-length of Polish death metallers THE DEAD GOATS, entitled “All Of Them Witches”, will be released through Testimony Records on July 22nd, 2016. Since their foundation in 2011, THE DEAD GOATS pay tribute …

WITH SUPPORT FROM O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 20th JUNE Iconic gothic-rock legends Fields Of The Nephilim have announced steampunk stalwarts The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing as support for their forthcoming Summer Solstice show at the O2 Kentish Town Forum, London next Monday. Fresh from a …

Swedish progressive legends, OPETH have signed to Nuclear Blast Entertainment and announce the release of their forthcoming 12th studio album, ‘Sorceress’ this Autumn. “We’re happy to confirm that we have indeed signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment and will be putting out our 12th studio album, ‘Sorceress’ via our …

STANDING ON TOP OF THE ROCK-INGHAM Hey we’re back, I heard you missed us? A different venue, less bands but no dip in quality is what Rockingham is offering this year. After last year’s successful weekend, plans were put in motion to deliver more of the same AOR goodness as …

THE AMITY AFFLICTION ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR FOR DECEMBER Fast-rising Australian rabble-rousers THE AMITY AFFLICTION are delighted to announce the details of their return to the UK this December.   Following their incendiary sets at both the Slam Dunk and Download Festivals, the platinum-certified band have lined up six dates, …

Camden Rocks Festival took place on Saturday 4th June 2016. With 200 bands playing in 20 venues throughout Camden Town in North London. The venues are all within walking distance of Camden Town Tube Station. 2016 was the fifth event but my first, with so many bands to choose from …

UK’s hottest rock band deVience releases debut album London-based rock band deVience will release their long awaited self-titled debut album on 15 July 2016. The 13 track record has already been described as a breath of fresh air for British rock music. The music is very much classic rock but with …

 NEEDTOBREATHE have released a new song ‘Great Night’, which features fellow South Carolinians Shovels & Rope. ‘GREAT NIGHT’ is available now with pre-orders of NEEDTOBREATHE’s upcoming studio album H A R D L O V E, released on July 15ththrough Atlantic Records. The bold and bluesy anthem ‘GREAT NIGHT’ follows …

TWO WEEKS TO GO FULL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEDMORE ARTISTS ADDED TO THE BILL Including WILKO JOHNSON FURTHER ACTS ADDED TO THE SPEAK EASY LOUNGE Including performances from Robin Ince / Danielle Ward / Michael Legge / Glenn Wool Festivities kick off at midday each day With two weeks to go until …

SUMMER SOLSTICE EXCLUSIVE ‘BACK TO ELIZIUM’ PROPHECY MMXVI O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 20th JUNE Legendary gothic-rock heroes Fields Of The Nephilim today reveal that their forthcoming Summer Solstice show in London will feature a very rare live performance of songs from their hugely acclaimed masterpiece Elizium. Released in 1990, …

‘THE BOOK OF SOULS’ EUROPEAN TOUR CONTINUES WITH A RETURN HEADLINE SLOT AT THE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND DONINGTON, UK DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL SUNDAY 12TH JUNE Watch the new Live Video for ‘Death Or Glory’: Global rock legends IRON MAIDEN opened the European leg of their stunning ‘The Book Of Souls’ …

Leeds quartet FURR have revealed the video for their debut single ‘Think Sharp Kid’. Premiered on Upset magazine, the video sees the band rocking out amidst a neon glow stick haze with a performance that perfectly complements the angsty riffs, pulsing grooves and contagious chorus of ‘Think Sharp Kid’. “We …

SKILLET Unveil New Lyric Video “Feel Invincible” In Advance of Download Festival From Forthcoming New Album “Unleashed”‏ Grammy-nominated rockers Skillet will release Unleashed, their new studio album and follow up to their 2013 release Rise, which bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.  The 12-track album, a year in the making, …

Bull-Riff Stampede to Release New Album ‘Enraging The Beast’ British thrash metal 4 piece, Bull-Riff Stampede, follow up their debut album Scatter the Ground with the eagerly awaited sophomore album Enraging The Beast this July. Featuring 10 brand new tracks, this new album promises to intensify the Bull-Riff Stampede sonic experience. …

THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM PRE-STREAM ENTIRE NEW ALBUM VIA ROLLING STONE, LISTEN HERE MONOLITH OF PHOBOS OUT 3RD JUNE VIA ATO RECORDS The Claypool Lennon Delirium (Photo Credit: Charlotte Kemp Muhl) “An outlandish debut” – Rolling Stone Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After Primus andThe …

Greek Thrashers AMKEN Announce New Drummer Harris Zampoukos As announced on AMKEN’s Facebook page here “Some of you may already know but due to personal reasons Sokratis is no longer part of AMKEN since last December. We had a hell of a time together and we wish him the best of luck …

MACHINE HEAD Premiere ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD, will release a brand new single entitled ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ on June 3. “The song is about love, loneliness, racism, and not getting what is going on in the world/America,” comments guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn. …

  SAXON ANNOUNCE UK & IRISH DATES FOR THEIR BATTERING RAM TOUR      NWOBHM icons Saxon have announced 10 dates for the UK/Ireland leg of their upcoming Battering Ram World Tour. They will be joined by special guests Fastway and Girlschool for the much awaited shows, opening in Newcastle …

Birdwell Venue is a former Working Mans Club on the outskirts of Barnsley South Yorkshire with good transport links, situated just off the M1, it’s easy to find and a has large car park. It’s a reasonable sized venue with a capacity of 350 seated, possibly more if the seats …

Anti-Nowhere League (ANL) are a British punk rock band well into their fourth decade. Despite numerous line-up changes and periods of inactivity, founding member and frontman, Animal is still keeping punk rock alive, With Shady on bass, Tommy H on guitar and newest member, Sammy Carnage on drums, making up the …

WILD THRONE ANNOUNCE UK RELEASE OF ‘BLOOD MAKER’ EP & UK TOUR DATES IN JULY ALBUM ‘HARVEST OF DARKNESS’ FOLLOWS IN SEPTEMBER Wild Throne craft music that is as hard to describe as it is exciting to listen to. The hard-hitting and versatile Pacific Northwest metal trio offer up an …

REIGNING DAYS ‘REIGNING DAYS’ The debut EP – released on 3rd June TOP 10 ON APPLE A-LIST ROCK PLAYLISTConfirmed Festival Dates Download Festival, Dot To Dot, 2000 Trees, Camden Rocks and more… Devonshire three-piece Reigning Days are set to release their self-titled EP on June 3rd, following two incendiary performances …

GOJIRA DEBUT NEW TRACK “SILVERA” “SILVERA” STREAMING NOW WITH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO AT WWW.GOJIRA-MUSIC.COM ANTICIPATED NEW LP MAGMA ARRIVES JUNE 17TH WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR GOJIRA’S NEW TRACK “SILVERA” Roadrunner Records group Gojira have debuted “Silvera,” the second song to be released off their anticipated new LP MAGMA.  “Silvera” …

What’s the first thing you think of when I say Blackpool Rock? Something to get your teeth into? Something long pink and sticky? Now there’s some Blackpool Rock you need to get your ears into! Mass Vendetta is the latest album from Blackpool Punk/Rock Band The Senton Bombs released on 16th April …

Jim Breuer Premieres New Track Featuring Brian Johnson   Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy premieres new track, “Mr. Rock n’ Roll” (featuring Brian Johnson of AC/DC), via RollingStone.com!   Comedian Jim Breuer along with backing band The Loud & Rowdy have just released their latest single “Mr. Rock n’ Roll”, which features …

MOTHER FEATHER premieres ‘Mirror’ video via VansWarpedTour.com Releases new self-titled album worldwide! New York City’s self-described “pop cock rock” band MOTHER FEATHER has premiered a new video for the track ‘Mirror’, from the group’s self-titled album out now via Metal Blade Records. To watch ‘Mirror’, please visit: vanswarpedtour.com (or vimeo). To view MOTHER FEATHER‘s video for …

Brimstone Coven Announces USA Tour Dates West Virginian dark occult rockers Brimstone Coven have announced their summer tour plans! Starting June 25th, the quartet will embark on a USA trek, which includes special appearances with Castle. See below for all dates! Brimstone Coven tour dates June 25 – Athens, OH – The Smiling …

Desaster Announces North American Tour Dates German blackened-thrashers Desaster will return to North America this May for four special concerts! Featuring the band’s first Canadian performance, plus an appearance at MDF, these rare shows are not to be missed; see below for all dates! Desaster tour dates May 26 – Club Garibaldi’s …

Stone Free Festival reveals full weekend details, exclusive events & new additions to the bill at The O2, London ADDITIONAL WEEKEND LINE UP REVEALED MORE ACTS ADDED TO THE BILL  SPEAK EASY LOUNGE ANNOUNCED including Alice Cooper in conversation with writer David Quantick The legendary Roger Dean in conversation with …

Between the Buried and Me and Devin Townsend Project Announce “Transcending The Coma Tour” Fall Co-Headlining Tour Two of progressive metal’s most influential bands will join forces for the “Transcending the Coma Tour” this fall:Between the Buried and Me and Devin Townsend Project have plotted a co-headlining run, with Fallujah as support! Tickets will be on …

KING DIAMOND Announces Angel Witch as Special Guests at Upcoming London Show   KING DIAMOND has announced special guests at his first full UK indoor headline performance in almost ten years, where they will, as part of their live set, perform the iconic ‘Abigail’ album in its entirety for the …

Wilson Unveil New Video for ‘Windows Down’ Detroit rockers WILSON offer a glimpse of life on the road in their latest video for ‘Windows Down’, which you can watch premiering exclusively on VEVO here:http://www.vevo.com/watch/wilson/Windows-Down!/USRZR1600113.  The clip was partly shot on their recent UK tour and US dates. When describing the …

U.S. G-Punks (hed) p.e Return With New Studio Album ‘Forever’ (hed) p.e’s tenth studio album ‘Forever!’ is released 22nd July 2016 via Pavement Entertainment. Pre-Order: http://bit.ly/1VZqNuM Since 1994 (hed)p.e. has been turning heads with their brand of original and unique music. The band has been called everything from rock, metal, punk, …

UK ROCKER’S DEEPSHADE RELEASE ‘TIME’ VIDEO SINGLE North-West (UK) power house trio ‘Deepshade’ return with their raucous fusion of psyched up alternative/grunge rock with the announcement of their ‘Time’ video single release. Forming in late 2013 with a strong musical appreciation for acts such as Deep Purple, QOTSA, Nirvana, Beck and Alice In Chains, …

THE AMITY AFFLICTION RETURN WITH THIS COULD BE HEARTBREAK NEW SINGLE “I BRING THE WEATHER WITH ME” STREAMING NOW WITH OFFICIAL VIDEO AT WWW.THEAMITYAFFLICTION.NET THIS COULD BE HEARTBREAK ARRIVES AUGUST 12 Roadrunner Records’ group, The Amity Affliction, have announced details of their widely anticipated new album. THIS COULD BE HEARTBREAK, …

VIMIC Unveil New Video ‘She Sees Everything’ Joey Jordison’s new band, VIMIC have unveiled a brand new video for new song, ‘She Sees Everything’, taken from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Open Your Omen’ set for release via Roadrunner Records later this year. Check it out: – VIMIC, who are rounded out …

This isn’t a definitive list of the twenty best sleazy tracks of all time it’s twenty tracks, chosen by two of our writers, for the lovers of the sleazier, not cheesier (though some may disagree) songs. Think screaming riffs; high pitched voices; guyliner; spandex! Bands where the men wear more …

FIRE RED EMPRESS Announce debut album  will feature Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler &  Unleash crushing new single ‘HAIL THE FACE’ on Red Vixen Records  On May 27th  Fire Red Empress release their crushing new single ‘Hail The Face’ on Red Vixen Records. The ferocious ‘Hail The Face’ with thickly amplified sheet metal riffs, jackhammer percussion, thundering …

Dead By Wednesday Premiere “Live Again” Music Video Featuring Brian Fair from Shadoows Fall   US metal act DEAD BY WEDNESDAY released the new song and music video, “Live Again” featuring Brian Fair of Shadows Fall. The track is taken from the forthcoming album ‘The Darkest of Angels‘, out in May/June on David Ellefson‘s (Megadeth) EMP Label Group – (USA) eOne …

Camden Rocks Festival, Saturday 4th June 2016 – Preview It’s not quite an annual event, with the first Camden Rocks taking place in 2009 and the second five years later in 2013, but it seems to have become an annual event since then, with this being the fifth. Unlike many …

HATEBREED have premiered the lyric video for the track, ‘Seven Enemies,’ which can be viewed on YouTube: The song, from HATEBREED’s upcoming album, ‘The Concrete Confessional’ set for release this Friday 13th May via Nuclear Blast, is a take on the Seven Deadly Sins that have a place in most …

JoanOvArc Brilliant New Single ‘White Trash’ out June 10th JOANovARC release the epic and empowering White Trash on June 10th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC a four piece force of nature explain “White Trash is about “believing in yourself and not letting anyone treat you like you are worthless. Past personal experiences inspired us to write this song.” …

Prognosis to Release Debut EP ‘Volume I: Ghost’ on 3rd August 2016 Manchester metal band  Prognosis formed in 2015, Volume I: Ghost marks the first in a series of EP releases, with the second slated for an August release. Across the series the band will showcase their ever-evolving desire to …

Globally recognised as as one of rock & metal’s most respected drummers, Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new band, VIMIC. Rounded out by Kalen Chase [vocals], Jed Simon [guitar/vocals], Kyle Konkiel [bass/vocals] and Matt Tarach [keyboards], VIMIC has debuted ‘Simple Skeletons,’ the first single from their debut album, ‘Open Your Omen’ …

DREAM THEATER DEBUT OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “OUR NEW WORLD” Legendary prog-metal masters Dream Theater have debuted their official music video for “Our New World” taken from their critically acclaimed double concept album, ‘The Astonishing’, released in January by Roadrunner Records. The video, which premiered in the USA with The Wall …

THE AMORETTES Announce New Album ‘WHITE HOT HEAT’ Release Date 27th June 2016     Scots Rock Trio, The Amorettes, have announced that their new album, White Hot Heat, will be released worldwide through Off Yer Rocka Recordings on 27 June 2016. White Hot Heat, the follow up to the …

OPETH – LAMENTATIONS   Released 22nd July – Music For Nations      Music For Nations have announced the release of Swedish progressive titans Opeth’s critically acclaimed live album, ‘Lamentations’. Originally released as a DVD the album will be available for the first time ever on triple heavy weight 180 gram …

RUDRA, Singapore’s unholy kings and the true pioneers of Vedic Metal have announced details of their upcoming eighth album. The extreme metal veterans are on the verge of celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band. Their upcoming eighth album is said to be the band’s most aggressive release so far. RUDRA‘s eighth album …

Release  ‘Never Outdrunk, Never Outsung – PHUQ Live’ June 3rd  on Round Records Records  On June 3 The Wildhearts release Never Outdrunk, Never Outsung – PHUQ Live on Round Records. The live album was recorded when the band reunited in September 2015 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their most commercially successful album …

BUCKCHERRY Announce UK & Eire Tour Dates 2016 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary Of Their Album “15” And The Global Single Taken From That Album, “Crazy Bitch” Deluxe Edition of 2015 Album “Rock ‘N’ Roll” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Deluxe” Released On The 14th October 2016 Los Angeles’ notorious, multi-platinum-selling rock band, Buckcherry, …

Italian Progressive Metal Band KLOGR Reveal New Video ‘Breathing Heart’ . Italian progressive metal band unveil the final music video from Make Your Stand . Muse / Tool / Stone Sour / Rush producer confirmed for next KLOGR studio album KLOGR are thrilled to release their biggest, and most theatrical, …

Dakesis Announced as Special Guests on Thunderstone’s UK Tour   Finnish power metallers Thunderstone are set to embark on their UK mini tour in May 2016 following the release of their upcoming album ‘Apocalypse Again’ which hit the public domain on 1st April 2016.   Thunderstone last graced the UK …

Warfect – New Song Available – Updated Tour Dates Time to thrash! Swedish WARFECT have unleashed a full song from their upcoming new steamroller “Scavengers”, which will be released on May 13th 2016 via Cyclone Empire.   Bang your heads to “Anatomy Of Evil” The third full-length-assault was self-recorded and singer/guitar-player Fredrik …

WHITECHAPEL Reveals Details for New Album, ‘Mark of the Blade’ Launches lyric video for title track online! On June 24th, WHITECHAPEL will release their sixth full-length, ‘Mark of the Blade‘, worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Pushing their sound forward with each successive release, ‘Mark of the Blade‘ remains true to the band’s …

HATEBREED‘s new album, ‘The Concrete Confessional’ hits stores on 13th May via Nuclear Blast.  The lyrics grapple with frustrations and injustices felt by many in today’s society.  Songs such as ‘A.D.,’ ‘Us Against Us,’ and ‘Looking Down the Barrel of Today’ speak of these issues.  “Sometimes it’s not so easy …

King Diamond Returns for First UK Indoor Show in 15 Years KING DIAMOND will host his first full UK indoor headline performance in over 15 years at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on 21st June, where they will, as part of their live set, perform the iconic ‘Abigail’ album in …

Mindshift Release New Album, ‘Horizon’ out 29th April 2016 “Horizon is about stopping the senseless tragedy of things that happen in the world around us. The Charlie Hebdo attack, the brutal massacre at the Bataclan Concert Hall, the senseless wars in the Middle East, etc… One day I just asked …

THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH RELEASES EXHALE 17th JUNE 2016 Debut Single “Running With Giants” Becomes Band’s Fastest USA Chart-Climber Ever First TFK Music Video In Three Years Premieres On Loudwire Nearly two years after Thousand Foot Krutch landed their second consecutive USA Hard Rock No. 1 and Billboard Top 10 album with …

Devilskin To Relase New Single ‘Never See The Light’ on 10th June 2016   ‘Devilskin have conquered their home territory New Zealand. Now it’s the rest of the world’s turn to surrender’ Metal Hammer  ‘Eardrum-perforatingly savage’ Kerrang! Devilskin release their new single Never See The Light on June 10th following their first ever UK …

Vardis – Leading NWOBHM Rockers’ New ‘Red Eye’ Studio Album Unleashed May 20th on Steamhammer / SPV Hugely influential New Wave Of British Heavy Metal trio Vardis, who famously inspired metal giants such as Metallica and Megadeth, have signed to Steamhammer / SPV to release their first new studio album …

CODE ORANGE SIGN TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS U.S. TOUR WITH DEFTONES IN MAY Roadrunner Records is excited to announce the signing of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Code Orange. The fast-rising progressive hardcore/punk unit – Jami Morgan (Drums/Vocals), Eric Balderose (Guitar/Vocals), Reba Meyers (Guitar/Vocals), and Joe Goldman (Bass) – have captivated music fans and …

Fields Of The Nephilim: A Celebration Of The Solstices Legendary gothic-rock heroes Fields Of The Nephilim follow their prophetic new single with two exclusive UK appearances chosen to coincide with marking the Solstice. For the first occasion, the Nephilim will perform at O2 Forum, Kentish Town on the Summer Solstice …

LTNT – Announce UK Dates Supporting Boy Jumps Ship UK DATES SUPPORTING BOY JUMPS SHIP Video to single ‘Boss Lady’ LTNT released their debut album ‘RANK’ via Maybe Records  (Karma To Burn, Toadies, Leogun) on March 11th 2016. ‘RANK’ is full of raw energy, punk rock attitude and ethereal melodies. …

Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta Talks About New Album ‘The Concrete Confessional’ In preparation for HATEBREED’s upcoming new album, ‘The Concrete Confessional’, firebrand frontman, Jamey Jasta talks talks about the band’s writing and demoing process in a new video clip: The album drops via Nuclear Blast on 13th May and you can pre-order now …

                    The Last Vegas are an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois. With influences from many genres including ‘70s classic rock and glam, ‘80s hard rock, heavy metal, garage and punk rock. Formed in 2003 The Last Vegas won Guitar Center‘s ‘On-Stage: …

Incite Stream New Album ‘Oppression’ Arizona metal beasts, INCITE are set to release their brutal new album, ‘Oppression’, on April 22nd via Minus Head Records.  Five days later, the band join headliners DevilDriver on a major US tour.  To preview the album’s release and the dates, INCITE are streaming their …

RAISE YOUR HORNS AND BE IN AMON AMARTH’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO Swedish heavy metal goliaths AMON AMARTH are inviting their fans around the globe to be a part of their forthcoming video for new song ‘Raise Your Horns’. The video will include live clips of the band performing in multiple …

Corey Taylor Announces One-Off Solo London Show SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR’s inimitable frontman, COREY TAYLOR is set to play a one-off London show next month at London’s KOKO on Sunday 8th May.  The show will take an ‘Evening With…’ format, with Corey playing a solo acoustic set.  There will be …

Blunderbuss Stream Brand New EP ‘Resurrection’ A few weeks after unveiling some audio excerpts from their new effort, French alternative Nu-metal outfit Blunderbuss just released their brand new EP, called ‘Resurrection’, on CD, digital and full stream on Bandcamp. In addition to the official announcement, BDB will celebrate this EP release at …

Damon Johnson – Announces Solo EP “Echo” Out On 27th May 2016 Damon Johnson (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Brother Cane) is pleased to announce his first solo electric project with the ‘Echo’ EP, to be released in May 2016. Recorded throughout 2015, the 5 track EP sees …

FIRE RED EMPRESS Unleash Crushing New Single ‘HAIL THE FACE’ on May 6th via Red Vixen Records  On May 6th  Fire Red Empress release their crushing new single ‘Hail The Face’ on Red Vixen Records. The ferocious ‘Hail The Face’ with thickly amplified sheet metal riffs, jackhammer percussion, thundering drums, and  soaring vocals, is a …

Hey! Hello! are seeking a new front-woman.  Please see the video for full details on what they’re looking for and how to apply    If you are aged between 20-35, live permanently in the UK, and think you have the skills, talent and commitment to take on this role, please …

Japanese Fighting Fish are ‘Swimming with Piranhas’ in Their New Savage Release!   Japanese Fighting Fish, four lads who anchor their boat in London, are bringing fun back to rock with their electrifying new album ‘Swimming with Piranhas’, plunging us knee-deep into ferocious riffs then pulling us out again with …

Last Great Dreamers have been around since 1989, initially called Silver Hearts, they changed their name to Last Great Dreamers in 1993, were nominated for Best New Band at Kerrang MTV Awards in 1995, where they came runner up to Skunk Anansie before changing their name to Jet/Jet City and …

CLUTCH  CELEBRATES RECORD STORE DAY 2016 WITH LIMITED EDITION ETCHED VINYL RELEASE OF BRAND NEW SONGS Clutch, the influential heavy rock band from Maryland, is celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 16, by releasing a special limited edition 12″ vinyl. The record contains two previously unreleased tracks from the …

Louise for PlanetMosh chats to Slyder and Marc from Last Great Dreamers ahead of their headline gig at The Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool on 10th April 2016. Find out a bit more about the band’s history going to back to where it all began in 1989, when and why they …

In This Moment Release New Video for ‘The Fighter’ IN THIS MOMENT today revealed a new video for ‘The Fighter’, taken from their latest album, ‘Black Widow’.  The video, directed by photographer Jeremy Saffer along with lead singer Maria Brink, features Brink delivering the very personal song directly to the camera – …

Corky Laing Plays Mountain The Legendary Mountain drummer and native of Montreal Canada, is about to embark on an eight day tour of the UK with his band. Having played on over a hundred recordings and been a major contributing artist on numerous singles, live albums and 23 or so studio albums, this tour is all …

YES TO TOUR ‘FRAGILE’ AND ‘DRAMA’ IN UK AND EUROPE IN APRIL     Seminal prog pioneers YES hit the road for an extensive UK and European tour at the end of this month…. April 2016. The band will be performing 1971’s ‘Fragile’ and 1980’s ‘Drama’ in their entirety, the latter …

SCREAMING EAGLES – UK TOUR – APRIL 2016 Screaming Eagles will be on a 6-date UK Tour which will take in a headline show at the legendary O2 Islington Academy 2 in London on Friday 29th April 2016. The band have teamed up with their label Off Yer Rocka and the …

Matty James – Featured Artist April 2016 Matty James releases his second studio album ‘The Road To No Town’ on 29th April 2016. This follows EP Uncertain Times released in February 2013, debut album Last One To Die in June 2014 and Cut To The Bone, in October 2015 (a limited edition full …

Seven Eyed Crow Stream Debut EP ‘Dark Ways to the Sun’ A week after a very limited shoot for the fans, French alternative band Seven Eyed Crow (rock/metal/progressive crossover) is about to unleash its debut EP called ‘Dark Ways to the Sun’ planned for an official release on May 21st for physical and digital …

All Hail The Yeti Preview ‘Mr Murder’ Southern-fried hardcore metal squad, ALL HAIL THE YETI are showcasing a new song, ‘Mr Murder’ from their upcoming second album, ‘Screams From A Black Wilderness’.  The track features guest vocals from 36 Crazyfists’ frontman, Brock Lindow, a longtime friend of the band.  Check …

Blunderbuss Unleash New Song “Stop it now”   12 days before the release of their brand new EP ‘Resurrection’ and a few weeks after the single “Last Day Before Resurrection”, French alternative Nu-metal outfit Blunderbuss just unleashed a new bouncing song from this upcoming effort called “Stop it now” and available right …

Matty James, described on his website as “Part swashbuckling rocker, part acoustic balladeer, his style harks back to a bygone era when great songs and charisma triumphed over simply fitting a mould. With influences ranging from blues, folk, country, punk and rock n’ roll, the young troubadour has created a …

“AIRBOURNE ENDORSED AUSTRALIAN ROCKERS UNVEIL THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM” Less than twelve months after releasing their critically-acclaimed debut album, Melbourne-based rock n’ roll nomads Palace Of The King are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their second full-length album, ‘Valles Marineris’. Set to land on 15th July 2016 …

​Rudra Announces Details of Eighth Album! RUDRA has been one of the longest surviving Asian Metal bands that has been active for two and a half decades. The band is ​often ​considered as the true pioneer of Vedic Metal that creates a blend of both Extreme Metal and Indian Classical/Carnatic (Folk) …

DEMON BITCH “Hellfriends” DEMON BITCH is a traditional Heavy Metal band based out of Michigan, USA, with a taste for the strange and obscure realms of the genre. The history of the band dates back to 2011, when three longtime friends: Mars Weston, Logon Saton, and Samuel Ceckowski, came forth …

Blunderbuss Unveil ‘Resurrection’ EP Video Teaser A few weeks after the single “Last Day Before Resurrection” still available on SoundCloud, French alternative Nu-metal outfit Blunderbuss just released a video teaser announcing its new EP ‘Resurrection’ coming out on CD and digital on April 19th 2016. Stream the single “Last day before resurrection” For …

Now in it’s sixth year and still going strong Rockin For The Children 2016 will, again, take place at The Maze, Nottingham over the May Day bank Holiday weekend, this year it falls so that the festival starts on the last day of April. With tickets for this popular annual …

I felt like I was reliving my youth as I headed towards The Merrion Centre in Leeds to The Key Club, although Leeds has changed a lot since those twenty odd years ago and I’d never known of the existence of The Key Club, which turned out to be a …

                      Sister Rose will soon be celebrating their 40th Anniversary having been formed back in 1978 by three musicians from Ramsbottom. Pete Nicolson on vocals/bass, Craig (Clanger) Fearnley on guitar and Johnny Jackson on drums. Despite having gone through various line up changes, and …

Whitechapel to Appear on Warped Tour This Summer Currently finishing up work on their upcoming sixth full-length, Whitechapel has announced today that they will appear on Warped Tour all summer, in support of this new album. Joining them on the annual trek will be Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Every Time I Die, …

Artillery Launches Full Album Stream via Website of Rock Hard Germany! New Album “Penalty By Perception” Out Now! Danish Power Thrash Metallers ARTILLERY released their new album “Penalty By Perception” via Metal Blade Records on 25th March 2016. In collaboration with Rock Hard magazine, Germany, ARTILLERY have now launched a full album stream …

Lizzy Borden Signs Solo Artist Deal With Metal Blade Records Worldwide! Lizzy Borden has spent over three decades creating some of the most theatrical metal in existence, releasing classics such as Love You to Pieces (1985) and Master of Disguise (1989), while obliterating audiences worldwide with a stage show that rivals that of Marilyn Manson andAlice Cooper. …

EXUMER Premieres ‘Catatonic’ Video Clip!   German Thrashers EXUMER have released ‘Catatonic‘ as the first video clip off their latest album “The Raging Tides“. The clip was filmed and directed by David Thelen during EXUMER‘s European tour in January/February and captures the dark lyrical themes of the song, portraying the psychological manifestations of …