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ROSS THE BOSS releases compilation album ‘Legacy Of Blood, Fire &  Steel‘ on 28th April out on AFM Records.  When the style-defining artists of the metal scene come up for discussion, one name cannot be missing: Ross “The Boss” Friedman made music history as co-founder of Manowar, but also of The Dictators – …

Philadelphia post-punk/hardcore quartet Poison Ruïn have signed to Relapse and announced the release of their new album Härvest on 14th April, as well as a re-issue of their self-titled debut. The band have also released a lyric video for the album’s title track and announced EU/UK tour dates, including a slot at Roadburn. Watch the video for ‘Härvest’ here: …

British Heavy Metal legends Saxon unveil the first single, “The Faith Healer”, from upcoming, More Inspirations – set for release on March 24th via Silver Lining Music. Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving of the influences which have fed the mighty Saxon’s immensely successful 40+ year career. The first single is an …

Stonedead is happy to announce the very special guests Black Star Riders, adding anothertop-class name to the already phenomenal 2023 festival line-up. Ten years, five albums andcountless tours. By anyone’s standards that’s an impressive work rate but this is the commitmentthat Black Star Riders have to their craft. Music, you …

The first-ever collaborative album from Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, Death Wish Blues is a body of work born from a shared passion for pushing the limits of blues music. As one of the most dynamic forces in the blues world today, Fish has made her name as a multi-award-winning festival headliner who captivates …

Prior to their upcoming guest slot with Glenn Hughes in the UK, this October celebrated Montreal rock’n’roll band The Damn Truth is pleased to announce they will embark on an 8-date UK Tour in July and August 2023, including a special performance at Steelhouse Festival on Saturday 29th July.   Tickets go on sale at 9 am GMT on Tuesday, February 28th via TheGigcartel.com.  …

As he continues through the third week of his Spring U.S. Tour, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has released a powerful live rendition of “Known Unknowns,” a bluesy song of heartbreak from his latest studio album ‘Time Clocks.’ A haunting track that weaves blues, soul, and Southern Rock …

Multi-award-winning Belfast guitarist and singer-songwriter Dom Martin starts his “Buried In The Hail” Autumn 2023 Album Tour on October 8th at the Carlisle Blues Festival. The tour will take him the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland until mid-November 2023.Dom’s new studio album “Buried In The Hail,” due for release in September 2023, is steeped in the roots, …

Tyler Bryant is in the Pink with three major announcements! Honoured by Fender; brand new EP; lead-off single)Rootsy rock ‘n’ blues singer-guitarist Tyler Bryant has been honoured by no less than Fender with a limited edition, signature model, and custom guitar. To celebrate, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown have announced …

Entering the ‘Ruins’: The Bloody Nerve Announce Episode 7— ‘Hard Hard Winter’ and Share Lyric Video The Bloody Nerve continues to roll out their hard-hitting, episodically released, powerhouse concept album ‘All Blood, No Treasure’, soon opening the awesome Third Act, ‘Ruins’ with Episode 7: ‘Hard Hard Winter’ which will be available on all digital platforms 17th March.  …

As fans anxiously await the studio follow-up to CRADLE OF FILTH’s highly-acclaimed 2021 full-length album, Existence Is Futile, the extreme metal legends, led by iconic frontman Dani Filth, have unleashed a thirst-quencher of epic proportions – their first live album to be released in over 20 years, Trouble And Their Double Lives, set for …

The 11-tracks feature the already released singles: ‘Eye of the Storm’ landing at the #5 Most Played Song in 2022 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart, and the most recent single, ‘Paranoid (Crash & Burn).’ The album also includes guest performers such as Ryan Kirby from Fit for a King on ‘Dead Reckoning’ – a …

Philadelphia hard rockers Heavens Edge return with their first official album in 25 years on 12th May, with ‘Get It Right’ being released on Frontiers. It sees original members Reggie Wu (guitars, keyboards), Mark Evans (vocals), David Rath (drums) and Steven Parry (guitars) joined by bassist Jaron Gulino (Tantric, Mach …

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard partners with Jonny Polonsky on new album Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Jonny Polonsky today releases “Let It Rust.” The single is from his upcoming LP Rise of the Rebel Angels, out May 12, 2023, via Loosegroove Records/The Orchard. Already familiar with his earlier music, Pearl Jam founding member Stone …

Progressive heavy rock band BAGORAH is set to release its debut full-length album, The Art of Deviant Behavior. Written and recorded by musicians across North America, The Art of Deviant Behavior features 10 tracks of melodic, yet uncompromisingly heavy, riff-driven metal.  BAGORAH has released videos for two tracks off their upcoming …

Fresh off the heels of their latest single “Human” which is a stunning metal cover of the hit song originally released by Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Hearts & Hand Grenades are heading out on a run of UK tour dates beginning March 3rd along with supporting acts White Raven Down, and Adam and the Hellcats. …