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AMIGO THE DEVIL UK & RoI TOUR JULY 2024

Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) recently added a third Irish show to his previously announced UK & RoI tour that takes place next month. He will play the Roísín Dubh in Galway on 20th July. Support on all dates will be provided by compatriot Nate Bergman (except 13th …

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THE MARCH VIOLETS: Announce new single ‘Hammer The Last Nail’/July & August Tour dates

THE MARCH VIOLETS: ‘Hammer The Last Nail’ – single from upcoming album by UK post-punk/goth band out today on Metropolis Records First-generation post-punk/goth legends The March Violets signed to Metropolis Records in early 2024 and will release a brand new studio album entitled ‘Crocodile Promises’ on 19th July. A single and video …

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VENDETTA LOVE announce June UK shows, new single ‘Glue’ is out now

Irish Hard Rockers, Vendetta Love continue their rise with another stand-alone single that packs a serious punch! Never a band to rest on their laurels, Dublin/Portlaoise, four-piece, Vendetta Love continues to raise the bar with their latest single, ‘Glue’ which gives off Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Frank Carter vibes, and is …

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Die Ego return with melodic new single

DIE EGO have returned to the fold with their magnetic and hugely melodic new single and video, Anywhere We Are Going, out now. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxg5GkIfdQQ , and stream the track via – https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Yrsxw1DTctEeGRgPjAYRd . While DIE EGO draw influences from metal and hard rock icons such as Metallica, Pantera, Alice …

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Karmen Field drop new video

UK prog grunge quartet, KARMEN FIELD, charge on with the release of their mesmerising new track and video, Sticky Jam.  Stream the single – https://open.spotify.com/album/5vWMPuHCvkeoELTo7jt7fE , and feast your eyes on the alluring new video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL4FqMoRHIE . Ever since their formation at the end of 2019, KARMEN FIELD have worked tirelessly to stretch, shake, and shift …

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Aklash unveil new video

Brit Progressive black metallers, AKLASH, are braced to release their engulfing new album, Reincarnation, which arrives on Thursday 20th June. The dark lords have also just released the single and video for the album’s namesake, Reincarnation. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A3koc7B8_E . The original seeds of AKLASH were sown in 2010 …

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Scarlet Rebels Release New Single & Video ‘Streets Of Fire’ from Upcoming Album ‘Where The Colours Meet’

Scarlet Rebels are thrilled to announce the release of their powerful new single and video, “Streets Of Fire,” from their forthcoming album, ‘Where The Colours Meet,’ set for release on August 16, 2024. Wayne Doyle, the band’s frontman, explains, “‘Streets Of Fire’ addresses the sad state of the world, where we …

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Troy Redfern’s “Invocation” UK Tour starts Monday 17th June 2024

TROY REDFERN’S  “INVOCATION” UK TOUR STARTS MONDAY 17 JUNE 2024 Following the release of his critically acclaimed new album Invocation, slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern embarks on an 11-date UK tour from Monday, June 17th.  TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM The UK tour will see Troy perform Invocation in it’s entirety, plus tracks from his previous albums that have never been played …

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BRIDEAR announce new album, track and video

Japanese metal band BRIDEAR have announced their new album Born Again out June 28th via Psychomanteum Records. The album will be released on CD and all streaming platforms, with a vinyl release later in the year. A CD and merchandise bundle is available to pre-order now at the official Psychomanteum Record store – www.psychoshop.net …

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SHOTGUN MISTRESS release video for new single ‘Mary Jane’ (feat. Rusty Brown) & new album ‘Kings Of The Revolution’ out 14th June

Experience the Revolution: Shotgun Mistress Unleashes ‘Mary Jane’Melbourne, Australia – Since debuting in 2018, Shotgun Mistress has emerged as a force majeure in the rock realm. With the virtuosic Matt Wilcock on guitar, ‘Diamond’ Dave Lee on drums, Ben Curnow on bass, and Glenn Patrick’s magnetic vocals, they’re reshaping the Australian rock …

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The Commoners Release New Single “Shake You Off” From Forthcoming Album “Restless”

Following the success of their previous five singles, Canadian roots rock band The Commoners are pleased to announce the Friday June 7th release of “Shake You Off” – the final single taken from their highly anticipated third studio album, Restless. The album will be released by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday 5th July 2024, and is available to pre-order …

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Scarlet Rebels Rail Against Tories On Vitriolic New Track “Divide and Conquer”

Striking whilst the general election campaigning is hot, Welsh rock firebrands Scarlet Rebels release their new anti-Conservative single “Divide and Conquer”. View their scathing Instagram call-out clip here.Despite having had to cancel their free fundraising gig for food banks at the last minute in 2022 due to third party concerns with their anti-Conservative …

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The Rattlebacks continue to climb with thumping new single!

High flying Brit rock ‘n’ rollers, THE RATTLEBACKS, have now revealed their explosive new single and video, Over The Edge – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSYLTgyAQg . Hailing from Brighton, England and formed in 2021, THE RATTLEBACKS are a true force of nature. Armed with a colossal rhythm section comprised of Seth Markes (drums) …

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Nightblade unleash new video

Popular UK rock crew NIGHTBLADE have lifted a hugely striking new single and video from their stunning new album, That’s The Way You Want It, which is out now. The band have just dropped the video, A Song Coming On, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYyoJ5UWFjA . NIGHTBLADE are a band that just keeps on …

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The Hot Damn! announce new album ‘Dancing on the Milky Way’ with new single ‘Jukebox on the Radio’.

UK sensations The Hot Damn! announce new album ‘Dancing on the Milky Way’ with new single ‘Jukebox on the Radio’. L-R: Gill Montgomery, Laurie Buchanan, Lzi Hayes, Josie O’TooleImage credit: Rob Blackham  The Hot Damn! are ready to blast off with their new album ‘Dancing on the Milky Way’ out Friday 27th September 2024. …

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Creeping Jean new single “Sassy Got Shakes” + new album “Business Is Dead” coming August 2nd + U.K. tour dates announced.

Like a gang of wastrel musicians who’ve walked straight out of late sixties North Laines and into modern Brighton, the band explore their roots deep in rock music history and culture with an authentic background that comes from trading in retro looks from their Brighton ultra-hip clothing emporium ‘Mammoth Vintage’. …

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