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GIOELI-CASTRONOVO – ‘Set The World On Fire’ : Debut Album Out 13.07.18

Gioeli Castronovo

GIOELI-CASTRONOVO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE’ debut album out 13.07.18 via Frontiers CD / LP / digital ALBUM PRE-ORDER LINK http://radi.al/SetTheWorldOnFire VIDEO FOR ‘THROUGH’ Johnny Gioeli and Deen Castronovo first played together on the debut album by Hardline, ‘Double Eclipse’, which was released in 1992. A quarter of a century later, the two were reunited in Italy to commence work …

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Brothers Osborne Announce November/December UK Headline Tour

Brothers Osborne

BROTHERS OSBORNE NEW HEADLINE UK TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018 INCLUDES PLANET ROCKSTOCK APPEARANCE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM PORT SAINT JOE OUT NOW VIA SNAKEFARM RECORDS HEADLINE UK / IRELAND TOUR ABOUT TO START VENUE SELL OUTS & UPGRADES… Due to incredible demand, Brothers Osborne will return to the UK for a run …

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Hightown Parade – New Single “Silhouette” Out On May 25th

Following the success of debut single release “Choose” in November 2017 (which spent 10 weeks on the Planet Rock playlist), Brighton based Hightown Parade are set to release follow up single “Silhouette”. Presenting the positive theme of self belief outweighing and counteracting self hate, “Silhouette” is 3 minutes of instantly …

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MC50 Announce ‘Kick Out The Jams’ UK Tour

MC50 Kick Out The Jams Tour 2018

MC50 Announce Kick Out the Jams: The 50th Anniversary Tour Throughout Europe and United Kingdom All-Star Group Features MC5 Founder Wayne Kramer Joined by Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Brendan Canty (Fugazi), dUg Pinnick (King’s X), Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla),  Don Was (Was Not Was) and Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam) Today, Wayne Kramer, leader …

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Alice In Chains Release New Single ‘The One You Know’

Alice in Chains

ALICE IN CHAINS (vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and vocalist/guitarist William DuVall) have released ‘The One You Know’, their first new track in five years – click HERE to listen/purchase watch the Adam Mason -directed video: – ‘The One You Know’ is the first track from the band’s upcoming album …

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ZEAL & ARDOR shares new song ‘Waste’

After dropping eerie track ‘Gravedigger’s Chant’ on Good Friday, ZEAL & ARDOR now share a contrasting, second new song, titled ‘Waste’, from their forthcoming new album, ‘Stranger Fruit’. Zeal & Ardor provocateur Manuel Gagneux explains, “Waste is the introduction of the other half of ‘Stranger Fruit’. Fully incorporating the gospel …

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Lamb of god reveals cover of Big Black’s Kerosene

Chart-topping, five-time Grammy nominated Richmond, Virginia band LAMB OF GOD recently announced the release of their highly-anticipated full-length covers album as BURN THE PRIEST – ‘Legion: XX’ – a collection of songs reflecting the greatness of the classic punk, hardcore, crossover and noise artists that influenced them in their formative …

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Clitheroe Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival – Sunday 14th October

Clitheroe Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival Sunday 14th October 2018 With a warm welcome at The Grand….. Corky Laing The legendary Mountain drummer, songwriter, singer, raconteur from Montreal Canada…Returns to the UK with his band on his “70th Birthday Celebration Tour” We are delighted that one of his seven shows is at this festival… Corky Laing – still gets a kick from rehearsing daily …

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DEVILDRIVER reveal ‘Country Heroes’ video

Devildriver

DEVILDRIVER recently announced their highly-anticipated full-length album of outlaw country-gone-metal anthems, Outlaws ‘Til The End.  The collection of savage metal interpretations will be released via Napalm Records on 6th July and can be pre-ordered at http://smarturl.it/OutlawsTilTheEnd-NPR.  Now the wait is over for new music as the band just dropped their haunting rendition of Hank3‘s Country Heroes featuring …

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SPEAKER FIRST Announce Debut UK Single Break My Soul

Indonesian phenomena SPEAKER FIRST announce debut UK single ‘Break My Soul’ & 3 shows in May. On 1st June Speaker First release their debut UK single Break My Soul, an explosion of raw, raucous and ballsy rock’n’roll. Watch now the video for Break My Soul, shot in Berlin, after they played at the Woodstock Festival …

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MONUMENT Release ‘William Kidd’ Music Video

Monument

British Heavy Metal Band MONUMENT have released a new music video for ‘William Kid‘. It’s the second single off their upcoming album “Hellhound“, including the Rainbow cover song ‘Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll‘. The song tells the tale of the infamous privateer of the same name and finds the band in incredible form giving some of their …

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JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR & NEW ALBUM IN MAY

Jizzy Pearl All You Need is Soul

Stevie R Pearce rejoins Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate for a 21 date UK  ‘Sticks N Stones’ Tour, Including 4 special acoustic shows to mark the release of the new Jizzy Pearl Album ‘All You Need Is Soul‘, which will be released May 11th, 2018. The Number One HOOLIGAN says “Playing for Jizzy is an honour, and to go and play all his amazing music, new …

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Download festival announced improved disabled facilities and goes greener

Download Festival, the world’s premier rock event has announced major improvement plans for this year’s festival, pushing to make it the most accessible and greenest Download ever. Viewing platforms across all stages and British Sign Language interpreters lead the way for accessibility improvements to better meet the needs of Download …

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HEAVY PETTIN’ Announce UK Tour With Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of ANGEL

Heavy Pettin' Poster

Glasgow rockers HEAVY PETTIN‘ have announced UK tour dates in October 2018 with Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of ANGEL – on their first ever UK tour. Heavy Pettin‘ will also be doing extra Headline Shows in Glasgow and Milton Keynes. UK Tour dates: 12th OCT – Eleven, Stoke w/ Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of Angel 13th OCT – The Underworld Camden, London …

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BULLETS AND OCTANE Release ‘Waking Up Dead’ Single

Bullets and Octane - Waking Up Dead

US hard rock band, BULLETS AND OCTANE, have released a new single for ‘Waking Up Dead‘, the title track of their new album ‘Waking Up Dead‘, due out on May 25th worldwide via Bad MoFo Records/Cargo Records UK. The new single is available on all digital platforms: Spotify, iTunes and more. A promo video teaser can be …

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SYTERIA Premier ‘Revolution’ Music Video From Their Debut Album Rant 0 Bot

SYTERIA - Revolution

UK rockers SYTERIA, featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool and previously Blitzkrieg, have released a brand new music video for the track ‘Revolution‘, the song is taken from the debut album ‘Rant-O-Bot‘. The video can be viewed here: The video was directed by Andrew Staley, and produced by Syteria‘s vocalist Julia Calvo. Also on board are Drop D Films, and Restless Focus, to …

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Satellite Citi – Stunning Stop Motion Animation Video

SatelliteCiti are an alt hard rock two piece band hailing from Los Angeles, California. Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) and Shaunt Sulahian (guitars/backing vocals) are successful in pushing forth elements of multiple genres to create a truly unique and dynamic realm of sound. Combining Gevorkian’s melodic vocals and funk rock drumming style with …

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Ramblin’ Man Fair – Latest Line Up Announcement!

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018. Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce further acts for …

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Download festival announces 21 more bands plus WWE NXT

Download Festival, the champion of rock events, has today announced the grand return of WWE NXT LIVE! to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park. Fans will be electrified with incredible displays of skill and athleticism, as the hugest names in sports entertainment deliver the fully-fledged NXT show to a full-scale …

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Bloodstock announce six more bands for Easter

BLOODSTOCK is racing towards the weekend with some heavy metal Easter treats! Six more bands for August’s best heavy weekender, the first wave of club nights and the annual Easter Egg hunt on the BLOODSTOCK website, kicking off Friday 30th March! Check out www.bloodstock.uk.com from 8am Friday for details on …

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Electric Jaguar Baby Unveil New Music Video “El Diablo”

Electric Jaguar Baby

A few days after the official release of its brand new EP ‘Old Songs From Beyond’ for Limited CD & Digital editions, French acid/fuzz-rock/psych/stoner duet Electric Jaguar Baby have just unveiled a new music video for the song “El Diablo” available right now: –  In addition to this news, the band have just launched the pre-order for it’s …

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Wonk Unit Announce New Album Terror

Wonk Unit - Terror.

Spearheaded by songwriter Alex Johnson, Wonk Unit are a punk rock band from South London, UK. Having formed in 2006, the band have built a reputation on the underground circuit as one of the most entertaining and successful DIY bands, with a relentless touring, recording and release schedule over the …

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WEDNESDAY 13 Returns to Scotland & Ireland in August

Wednesday 13

The Duke of Spook, Mr WEDNESDAY 13 is set to play some warm-up shows on these shores around his appearance at Bloodstock Festival in August. Wednesday tells us, “We’re really stoked to be heading back to the UK this summer.  We’re hitting Ireland, N.Ireland and Scotland for a few dates …

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Screaming Eagles Release New Live Album ‘Live At Bonfest’

Screaming Eagles Live at Bonfest

Screaming Eagles will release their new live album ‘Live At Bonfest’ on March 29th 2018. The album will be released on CD and digitally with pre-orders available from March 16th  2018. ‘Live At Bonfest’ captures the bands raw and energetic performance at one of their favourite festivals – the internationally renowned Bonfest …

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The Rocket Dolls Release New Video ‘DeaDHeaD’

Rocket Dolls

The Rocket Dolls release new video ahead of album, UK shows and Wildfire Festival and Ramblin’ Man Fair Grunge rock trio release grim video ahead of new album and UK tour this April Don’t miss The Rocket Dolls live at Wildfire Festival and Ramblin’ Man Fair Watch ‘DeaDHead’ (official music …

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Levellers Announce New Album Release Date and Rescheduled Tour

Levellers

LEVELLERS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM RELEASE DATE & RESCHEDULED TOUR “It’s difficult to imagine a band more suited to chronicling these turbulent times than the Levellers” Classic Rock  “…as this new acoustic collection shows, their fire still burns bright” Acoustic “…three decades on, the Leveller’s message still resonates powerfully” Record Collector  …

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Praying Mantis to Release New Album ‘Gravity’ in May

Praying Mantis - Gravity

PRAYING MANTIS : ‘Gravity’ – new album out in May / title song released as a single today Album pre-order link here includes limited edition 180gm green vinyl gatefold LP available from Frontiers official shop. Praying Mantis are pleased to announce their 11th studio album, ‘Gravity’. After the positive reception afforded to the band’s last studio release, …

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Twitching Tongues Launches Video for New Single “Gaining Purpose”

Twitching Tongues launches video for new single, “Gaining Purpose”, and making-of video for new album, “Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred” This Friday, March 9th, Twitching Tongues will release their new album, ‘Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred‘, via Metal Blade Records. a video for the new single, “Gaining Purpose” (shot at the band’s …

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Budderside Announce UK Tour In March 2018

Budderside Poster

BUDDERSIDE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR IN MARCH 2018 Budderside are pleased to announce a full regional UK tour in March 2018; the band will join fellow Rockers Enuff Z’Nuff. Haling from the streets of LA, the four-piece, fronted by Patrick Stone, is ready to hit the British roads and bring their …

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DISSONANCE PRODUCTIONS Presents: BRITISH STEEL II

DISSONANCE PRODUCTIONS presents: BRITISH STEEL II Live on stage: GRIM REAPER, DESOLATION ANGEL, SALEM, ELIMINATOR, SEVEN SISTERS and others! May 25/26, 2018, The Underwold, Camden Town, London Day one tickets: www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/events/2018-05-25-british-steel-ii-the-underworld Day two tickets: www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/events/2018-05-26-british-steel-ii-the-underworld   Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/148205282537288/

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Shinedown announce Attention Attention and reveal Devil video

SHINEDOWN has announced the release of sixth studio album, Attention Attention on 4th May via Atlantic Records.  The lead single Devil is out today along with the track’s accompanying video –   Directed by Bill Yukich (Beyoncé, Marilyn Manson, Wiz Khalifa), the visual for Devil is a dramatic and visceral …

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE Announce UK Tour

BLACKBERRY SMOKE have announced a UK tour for November.   The Atlanta-based southern rockers are set to play the following dates in support of sixth studio album, ‘Find A Light’, which is set for release on 6th April via Earache. Frontman/guitarist Charlie Starr tells us, “We can’t wait to get back to …

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Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie announces new album

Vocalist/guitarist & songwriter, RYAN ROXIE, is best known as ALICE COOPER’S long-time lead guitarist and collaborator. He has also worked with Slash & Gilby Clarke and been a member of Classic Rock Award nominated band, Casablanca. Roxie has had an impressive ride so far! His forthcoming album, ‘Imagine Your Reality’ …

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Amplified festival announce final headliner

Amplified Festival finalise line-up with a UK Festival exclusive earlier than scheduled. In what had been scheduled for announcement on Friday 9th March, festival organisers have decided that following the last week’s weather they’d say “F*ck the Snow” and give fans a little something to warm up with, making a …

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Trivium release live video for Betrayer; UK tour in April

US riff champions Trivium have released a video recapping the Autumn 2017 leg of ‘The Sin and The Sentence Tour’, featuring Arch Enemy. A big success for the band, it notched up some of the largest North American attendance tallies in Trivium’s history. In the six-minute clip, singer/guitarist Matt Heafy …

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The Beast from The East (Midlands) spotted in London

During the height of a sub-zero blizzard today, a rare sighting of ‘The Beast from The East (Midlands)’ was caught on camera and bears an uncanny resemblance to the Download Festival dog. Download Festival takes place at Donington Park, Leicestershire on 8-10 June. Headlined by: Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N’ Roses …

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Sevendust return with new album on Rise Records this May

Twenty-four years into their career and still with all original members, US heavy rockers Sevendust are set to release their 12th studio album, ‘All I See Is War’, on May 11 via a newly-inked deal with Rise Records.  Recorded last autumn at Studio Barbarosa in Florida, the new album was produced by …

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KISS Donate Mammoth Prize to Raise Funds for Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity

 Children’s Hospital gets International Support from American Rock Stars KISS Legendary rock band KISS is supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by donating an incredible, money-can’t-buy prize to help raise valuable funds for the hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Following the tragic event at the Manchester Arena last year, the Children’s …

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Full Throttle Baby Premiere New Music Video ‘Loud Punch’

And another one ! A few weeks after the official release of their debut full-length album ‘Rock’N’Brawl’ and then unveilling the music video of the song “Snap It” on YouTube, French Hardrock’n’roll/Groovy/Punk rebels Full Throttle Baby (with two members of BUKOWSKI) just premiered a brand new clip illustrating the song “Loud Punch”. In other news : ” is still available for CD (Golden …

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Heartbreak Remedy Release New EP ‘Memento Mori’

NEW EP ‘MEMENTO MORI’ OUT NOW! Cumbrian band ‘Heartbreak Remedy’ are back as a trio, after a minor line-up change and are ready to do what they do best. Their latest blend of Cumbrian Rock is available in the shape of their latest release ‘Memento Mori’, out 14th February 2018. …

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Amplified Festival 2018 announce Sunday Headliner

Costsowlds based Amplified Festival are proud to announce that closing out this years event is none other than Northern Ireland’s Multi Million album selling THERAPY? Bursting on to the scene in the early 90’s, their short, sharp blasts of metal were given an alternative slant by merging it with a …

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Bloodstock announces Alestorm, Pallbearer, & more

BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce four more bands for August’s best heavy metal weekender!  Tickets are moving fast for 2018 and we expect another advance sell-out, so don’t delay in picking up yours! There’s also only 6 days left to sign up to the deposit scheme… We welcome pirate metal’s …

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HRH C.R.O.W.S adds five more bands

HRH have added a new string to their bow: HRH C.R.O.W.S. – Country Rock, Outlaw, Western & Southern Rock. It’ll bring whole new areas of music into the tribes of the HRH nation, and five more bands have been added to the line-up for the festival’s debut weekend at the …

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BulletBoys Announce New Album and UK Tour Dates

BulletBoys New Album From Out Of The Skies out 23rd March 2018 via Frontiers    The new album by BulletBoys, ‘From Out Of The Skies’, is set for release on 23rd March via Frontiers,  preceded by a ten date UK tour (see full itinerary below). The first single from the record, ‘D-Evil’, …

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Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Judas Priest has announced this morning via their FaceBook page that guitarist, Glenn Tipton, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The statement reads: “Ten years ago Glenn was diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s – from then until recently Glenn has lived his life as the …

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Ramblin’ Man Fair – Announce Second Headliner

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the second headliner for …

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Bloodstock reveal eight more bands

As we head into February, the days are clicking by and BLOODSTOCK is just six months away!  Tickets are moving faster than ever in 2018 so don’t delay in picking up yours!  There’s another batch of bands to announce; one main stage band and seven more to flesh out part …

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WinterStorm Troon | Pre Public Tickets Now on Sale

WinterStorm Troon 2018 PRE PUBLIC WEEKEND TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE Click on the link below and enter the code PRE2018 to get £5 off per weekend ticket.  This code is only valid until midnight 5th February 2018 ORDER PRE PUBLIC TICKETS NOW Facebook Group  

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Doomsday Outlaw To Release New Album ‘Hard Times’ in May via Frontiers

Doomsday Outlaw new signing to Frontiers HARD TIMES album out in May (Frontiers)   New album song ‘Spirit That Made Me’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNMPo5DrsJM Album available to pre-order here radi.al/HardTimes Also available for pre-order via PledgeMusic bit.ly/2DXGjSs DOOMSDAY OUTLAW is a ten-legged hard rock, blues tinged juggernaut based in darkest Derbyshire.  Coupling huge riffs and …

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Man With a Mission Release New Single ‘Freak It!

‘FREAK IT! feat, TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE WATCH THE VIDEO HEREOFFICIAL SONG FOR JAPAN’S SUNWOLVES SUPER RUGBY TEAMEXCLUSIVE LONDON HEADLINE SHOW **SOLD OUT** THE DOME, TUFNELL PARK – FEBRUARY 23RDALSO ON TOUR WITH DON BROCO THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have today released …

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Ramblin Man Fair announce Caddillac Three

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the next band …

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Amplified Festival Sunday Special Guest Announcement

Amplified Festival announce Sunday’s Special Guests and end of Early Bird Tickets. Cotswolds Based Amplified Festival have announced their Sunday Main stage support act for this years festival as SULPHER. Bursting onto the scene in 2003 with their ground-breaking and stunning debut album Spray… ‘a riotous blend of industrial hard …

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Machine Head unveil ‘Volatile’ lyric vid

MACHINE HEAD are set to release their ninth studio album, ‘Catharsis’ tomorrow,, 26th January via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.  Today, the band has released the official lyric video for the album’s incendiary opening track, ‘Volatile’ The track is dedicated to Heather D. Heyer who lost her life during a protest against …

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Ramblin’ Man Fair – Announce Steel Panther 

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the next band …

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The Rocket Dolls New Music Video ‘None Of This Is Right’

Ones to watch! The Rocket Dolls have premiered their energised music video for new single ‘None Of This Is Right’. The song is taken from The Rocket Doll’s forthcoming sophomore album ‘DeadHead’, which is released 6th April. Watch ‘None Of This Is Right’ (official music video): “HERE WE GO….The first …

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Cheap Tissue Share Singles & Announce Debut LP

LOS ANGELES PUNKS CHEAP TISSUE SHARE SINGLES AT THE 405, MXDWN, NEW NOISE & MORE, SELF-TITLED DEBUT LP OUT MARCH 2 VIA LOLIPOP RECORDS Check out Cheap Tissue’s… “Up My Sleeve” at The 405 “Cheap Tissue” at mxdwn “New Promotion” at New Noise Stream/embed select tracks from Cheap Tissue via Soundcloud RIYL: Radioactivity, Fidlar, Promartyr, The …

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Ramblin’ Man Fair announce First Headline Act for 2018

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the next wave …

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DORO Announces New Studio Album!

Announces new studio album! Finally – on the 3rd  of August 2018, DORO and her band will release their long awaited, as yet untitled new studio album! The metal queen unveils: “The writing process of the album is complete and we’re currently finalising the mixing. This new record is going …

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Bloodstock welcomes At The Gates, Exhorder and more for 2018!

BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce four more bands for 2018!  Tickets are moving faster than ever for 2018’s weekender, with ‘Serpent’s Lair’ VIP tickets sold out completely!  Don’t delay in picking up your ticket before August comes around.  We’re expecting another weekend sell-out this year!  Now for the latest band …

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Download festival announce 65 more bands

Download Festival is thrilled to make its biggest announcement yet by adding over 60 of the world’s biggest rock acts to its unparalleled bill. This includes gigantic arena fillers Shinedown, You Me At Six, Black Stone Cherry, legendary metal outfits Hatebreed, Cradle Of Filth, plus Kerrang! Radio Fresh Blood returns …

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Bigfoot Release New Video Freak Show’

BIGFOOT ‘Freak Show’ new video for song from acclaimed self-titled debut album available now on Frontiers Wigan based hard rock band Bigfoot have issued a new video for a song from their self-titled debut album, which was released via Frontiers Music srl in October. ‘Freak Show’ follows a promo clip for ‘The Fear’ and  lyric video …

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Blackberry Smoke announce new album, lead single

BLACKBERRY SMOKE’s sixth studio album, Find A Light is set for release on 6th April via Earache and is available for pre-order from today over at http://smarturl.it/BBS-FindALight.  Check out the album’s lead track, Flesh And Bone Self-produced by the Atlanta-based five-piece, Find A Light features 13 new songs written/co-written by …

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Bad Wolves Release Their cover of ‘Zombie’ in Memory of Dolores O’Riordan

Bad Wolves Release Their Version Of ‘Zombie‘ In Dolores O’Riordan’s Memory The Cranberries Singer Was Set To Re-Record ‘Zombie’ With Bad Wolves On The Day She Passed Proceeds Will Go To O’Riordan’s Three Children Bad Wolves’ Tommy Vext Discusses Decision To Release The Track With Rolling Stone Magazine Listen to the track on Spotify / YouTube  NEW …

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Thrash legends Kreator reissue classic 90s albums

Thrash legends KREATOR are pleased to share that four of their classic ‘90’s era albums will be reissued via BMG on 23 February 2018. Formed in Essen, Germany in 1984, KREATOR are arguably the most influential and successful European thrash metal band ever, racking up multi-million album sales over the …

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Dolores O’Riordan – A Statement From Bad Wolves

 Bad Wolves Issue Statement On Dolores O’Riordan Collaboration “Zombie” Cover Collaboration Cut Short By Cranberries Singer’s Tragic Passing NEW YORK, NY, January 16, 2018: Hard rock band Bad Wolves issued a statement yesterday via Twitter, expressing their deep condolences at the sudden passing of Cranberries lead vocalist Dolores O’Riordan.  O’Riordan was set …

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The Fallen State Announce UK Tour In March 2018

Single: “Nova” featuring Chris Robertson Out Now Announce UK Tour In 2018 “Beefy, brooding shot of hard rock, with that Shinedown-meets-Alter Bridge” – (Classic Rock) UK five piece The Fallen State are delighted to announce the release of ‘Nova” – featuring vocals and guitar contributions from Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson. …

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Paddy And The Rats Unveil First Album Details

PADDY AND THE RATS UNVEIL FIRST ALBUM DETAILS! NEW ALBUM COMING IN APRIL 2018 ON NAPALM RECORDS! [ photo by Christian Barz ] Ireland! Shamrocks, shenanigans, sheep and pubs are some of the many highlights the Emerald Isle has to offer – that’s what Hungarian punk rockers PADDY AND THE …

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Cancer On The Rocks – Fundraiser at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Cancer On The Rocks Fundraiser is a special one day event featuring the very best in Rock and Blues artists providing a live day of music to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday 20th January 2018. Here’s what Cancer On The Rocks have …

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Iron Maiden and Help For Heroes launch new beer Light Brigade with Robinsons brewery

IRON MAIDEN, HELP FOR HEROES and ROBINSONS join forces to launch LIGHT BRIGADE British rock legends Iron Maiden and independent family brewers Robinsons announce the creation of Light Brigade, a unique golden English ale with a 4.1% ABV. It has been developed in support of Help For Heroes, the British charity that provides recovery and support for the Armed …

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New Year, New Bands for Bloodstock 2018

BLOODSTOCK are excited to make their first band announcement of 2018! Tickets for 2018 are flying out the door, with less than 50 VIP tickets remaining.  Do not delay if you’re planning on joining us in the Serpent’s Lair!  Standard tickets, as well as the very popular Deposit Scheme and …

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X Japan Announce Return of Yoshiki at Coachella 2018

X Japan Returns to the U.S. for Coachella 2018 Debut Band Leader & Drummer Yoshiki Makes Comeback in First Rock Concert After Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Legendary Japanese rock group X JAPAN will return to the U.S. this spring (Saturday, April 14, Saturday, April 21) for their debut performances at the Coachella Music …

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We Were Sharks Premiere Music Video “Ashley”

WE WERE SHARKS PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO “ASHLEY” New Album, Lost Touch, Coming February 23 New Tour Dates Announced   At just eighty-two seconds in length and loads of punk rock shenanigans, WE WERE SHARKS have released the raucous new video ‘Ashley,’ from their upcoming album Lost Touch. The album will be available February 23 through …

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Cirith Ungol and Angel Witch Bring Frost And Fire to London

CIRITH UNGOL and ANGEL WITCH bring Frost And Fire to London CIRITH UNGOL will make their UK debut at the inaugural Frost And Fire London Festival. They will co-headline the two day event alongside Angel Witch at The Underworld, Camden on Saturday May 12, 2018. Also on the bill are …

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Legend of the Seagullmen To Release Self-Titled Debut

Legend of the Seagullmen To Release Self-Titled Debut on February 9th via Dine Alone Records First Single “Shipswreck” Streaming Now via Loudwire Genre destroying super-group Legend of the Seagullmen will release their self-titled debut album on February 9, 2018 via Dine Alone Records.  Head here to listen to first track …

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Bloodstock launches 2018 deposit scheme!

BLOODSTOCK’s a hive of activity this December, with many more exciting band confirmations still to come!  Our latest news is the launch of 2018’s very popular ‘deposit scheme’! Launching on Thursday 21st December, BLOODSTOCK’s payment plan helps ease the ‘big lump sum’ shock of paying for your weekend ticket, by …

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Final VIP tickets for Bloodstock now on sale

We’re excited to say that BLOODSTOCK’s first wave of 2018 Serpent’s Lair VIP tickets sold out in record time this year.  The second & final wave of VIP ticketing, including a limited amount of VIP upgrades priced at £145 and a limited number of deluxe VIP packages (Octopads, Bellepads and …

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Ramblin’ Man Fair 2018 – announce Prog Line Up

Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the first bands …

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BLOODSTOCK bring more treats in time for Christmas!

BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce another four bands for their August 2018 metal weekender.   Joining Friday’s main stage bill are crossover thrash legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, who play BLOODSTOCK for the first time in their storied 38-year career.  The revered band’s twelfth studio album, ‘World Gone Mad’ landed last year, …

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