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Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai Announce Release of G3 Reunion Live Album

The original line-up behind the G3 touring concept returns with “Reunion Live,” released January 31st, 2025, worldwide on earMUSIC. The album captures the guitar magic of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai on their sold-out 2024 US tour. This electrifying reunion features three guitar icons who first joined forces in 1996 and showcases boundary-pushing performances that define G3. Fans will …

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The Wildhearts announce brand new studio album ‘Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ on Snakefarm and March UK Tour

The Wildhearts are proud to announce that their new studio album, ‘Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’, will be released in spring 2025. The creatively brilliant Ginger Wildheart is arguably amongst the UK’s best and most prolific songwriters, and his band, The Wildhearts, have just signed a worldwide deal with Snakefarm / Integral. “The songs were written during a period …

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Dom Martin Announces the Release Date of His Live Album ‘Buried Alive’

Dom Martin Announces the Release Date of His Highly Anticipated Live Album ‘Buried Alive’ – A Brand-New, Double Live Album Coming December 13th, 2024 Pre-Orders Now Open Belfast-born, multi-award-winning artist Dom Martin is thrilled to announce the release date of Buried Alive, set for release on Friday, December 13th, 2024. The double album features electric and …

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Sunmachine release emotive new song

Brit alternative crew SUNMACHINE are poised for ascension, armed with their heartbreaking new single and video. Check out the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KuPS3ujK5GcTXWpiyRTH9 , and watch the video to their new single, Mercy Killing – here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeL6e6KbEDY . Formed in 2023 and coming at you from Cambridge, England, SUNMACHINE are comprised …

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Buried In Bermuda release new video

Hotly-tipped UK heavy alt-rock outfit BURIED IN BERMUDA have now released their scorching new single and video, Take Back Our Lives – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BoSNiDmvVM . Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bFOTKsewvxrUZWshXc8wC . Originally formed in 2021 and hailing from Bristol, England, BURIED IN BERMUDA are poised to become one of the break-through acts of 2025. …

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Rory Gallagher Celebration starring Joe Bonamassa – Due to popular demand, third show added on July 3rd, 2025

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIRD MARQUEE DATE ANNOUNCED RORY GALLAGHER CELEBRATIONSTARRING JOE BONAMASSA THIRD DATE ADDED:3rd JULY 20251st JULY 2025 – SOLD OUT2nd JULY 2025 – SOLD OUTLIVE AT THE MARQUEE, CORK, IRELANDTICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER AT 10 AM VIA TICKETMASTER.IE, AIKENPROMOTIONS.COM Presented by Aiken Promotions in association with Donal & Daniel Gallagher, …

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Arrow Valley drop new video

Brit heavy alt-rockers ARROW VALLEY charge onwards with the release of their explosive new single and video, By Design, out now. Watch the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDrJ_m53ROs .  The song is taken from the band’s much anticipated new EP, Embodiment, which is out 18th October. Listen to the band over at: …

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UK Rockers Paradise unleash new video

UK hard rockers, PARADISE SINS, are ready to make their mark with the release of their enticing new EP, Desires, which is out on Friday 6th December. The melodic rock crew have also just revealed their hugely captivating new single and video, Love Like Hell. Check out the video here: …

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Wird – Interview

UK grunge rockers WIRD are flying high. The band have just released their stunning new video and single, Lies. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35FSOIAPiPM . With all of this in mind, we spoke to the band to find out more: What is the full band line-up, who sings and …

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HollowKin start UK tour and drop new video

Highly absorbing burly metal crew, HollowKin, will throw down their engulfing debut EP, Confessions & Failures, on Friday 15th November, via Vizkill Records. The towering five piece have now released their stunning new single and video, The Devil In Your Garden. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_h2UOgEro and listen to …

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Dwelled arrive with stunning new track

UK modern metallers DWELLED set loose their blistering debut EP, Suffering Heritage, which arrives on Friday 6th December. The emerging hard-hitters have also released their biting new single and video, Suffer, out now. Listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1woBVtyj26o5Czg3dl3lPk , and watch the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ6aO6Bu_MU . Northern bruisers, DWELLED, …

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The Chronicles of Manimal And Samara release new video

Brit progressive hard hitters, THE CHRONICLES OF MANIMAL AND SAMARA, will deliver their much-awaited new album, Origins, on Friday 1st November. The innovative duo have just revealed their engulfing new single and video, Waves, out now. Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2V3zzIcq2sbRbaEjbGypc8 , and check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEtqEsGWIx0 …

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Tellers Scribe – Interview

Brit metallers TELLERS SCRIBE are creating waves for their crushing and enticing sound. The band have also just dropped their engrossing new single and video, Bella, out now. You can listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iT0dMFspzdtL7MM77wvpq , and watch the video, Bella, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeOAZveTI4I . For now, we spoke …

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Heathy Junkies unleash new video!

Much rated Brit alternative crew, HEALTHY JUNKIES, will drop their highly enticing new album, Listen To The Mad, on Friday 22nd November, via Banana Castle Records. The unstoppable alt rockers have now released their engulfing new single and video, Dead Souls. Watch the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlbxSaDu83s , and you can …

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Misscore detail new video and single

Irrepressible Euro heavy alt rock crew MISSCORE are ripe to unleash a tempestuous assault on the UK by setting loose their sophomore album, Hypocrisy, on Friday 29th November. The hard-hitting quartet have also dropped their explosive new single and video, F, out now. Check out the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVoY4fJP5nY and …

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Wird release killer new single and video

BRAND NEW SINGLE & VIDEO UNLEASHED! Brit alt-rockers, WIRD, have detailed their engrossing new video and single, Lies. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35FSOIAPiPM , and listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/37bapcKKwFe3IeGkBHABmI . The early beginnings of London-based WIRD (pronounced ‘Weird‘) ensued during the pandemic when vocalist and guitarist Zin …

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The Rattlebacks release new single

Irrepressible Brit hard rockers, THE RATTLEBACKS, will release their eagerly awaited debut album, Sidewinder, out everywhere on Friday 15th November. The highly rated rock ‘n’ rollers have also just revealed their explosive new single and video, Dementia Lounge – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT71ERoSF3s , and listen to the band at – https://open.spotify.com/artist/02oqr4ZOKETIRvSrPPQgIp .  THE RATTLEBACKS’ ascension over the …

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Magnum – A Passage In Time – 2025 Dates

Following the death of guitarist and main songwriter Tony Clarkin, Magnum as a band ceased to be.  Short time later singer Bob Catley also announced his retirement. At the time Magnum were in the process of releasing possibly their best album in such a long time, Here Comes The Rain, …

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