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GENUS ORDINIS DEI is back with a new metal music video mini-series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. Earlier today the band unveiled their Changing Star music video & single via Eclipse Records. Changing Star is the first video episode and single from The Beginning which is scheduled to be released on December 8, 2023 via Eclipse Records. The …

THE COMMONERS ADD HEADLINE SHOW AT THE BOURNE MUSIC CLUB ON NOVEMBER 1st FOLLOWING OCTOBER UK TOUR SUPPORTING SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.THECOMMONERS.CA Following their special guest slot on Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton’s “Death Wish Blues” October 2023 UK Tour, Canada’s hottest classic roots rock band The …

Superstar Joe Bonamassa Releases Rambunctious Rendition of Guitar Slim’s, “Well, I Done Got Over It,” Featured On His New Studio Album Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 Out October 6th This Year Marks The 20th Anniversary Of His Best-selling Independent Release Blues Deluxe. To Celebrate Bonamassa Gives New Life To Classic Tracks That …

Internationally acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Erja Lyytinen will release her highly anticipated fourth live album Diamonds On The Road – Live 2023 via Tuohi Records on Friday 6th October 2023. The album is available to pre-order on Double CD, vinyl and digital HERE. A music video will accompany the first single ‘You Talk Dirty’ and will be released …

On their uplifting new single “Don’t Look Down,” the Southern California-based roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck offer fans a powerful encouragement to keep their eyes on the prize and focus on the positive. Featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album Ride Into The Light, out August 4th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the band’s …

BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE RELEASE 28 TRACK LIVE ALBUM,“LIVE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2023” RECORDED LIVE ON TOUR ACROSS THE UK Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse release their first-ever live album today along with a brand new live performance video. “Live in the United Kingdom 2023” is …

Elles Bailey releases a brand-new gospel roots rocking single ‘Devil Claims His Prize’ and its accompanying in-studio video. This latest offering from multi-award winning, ever-forward-surging Elles Bailey sees her once again blend genres with flair to create what she rightly describes as “a dirty hypnotic roots rocker that meets at …

Rising American roots rock star Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast release their new single “Operator” on Friday July 14th.The single is available on all streaming platforms from https://ffm.to/operatorck, and is accompanied by a music video that can be viewed on YouTube: The new single dovetails Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast’s upcoming September 2023 UK Tour where they will be supporting Robert …

British progressive melodic rock band ATLAS are pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Built To Last.  The new album will be released by Metalapolis Records on Friday 20th October and is available to pre-order HERE. The first single All Or Nothing is available to stream HERE. Watch the All Or Nothing music video: ATLAS is comprised of five …

The Flood Gallery are proud to announce a new official Peter Murphy deluxe art and lyric book “the line between the devil’s teeth and that which cannot be repeat”. This unparalleled document of Peter Murphy’s work is limited to just 600 copies, with each copy individually numbered and signed by …

PLANET ROCK PRESENTS THESE WICKED RIVERS ‘FORCE OF NATURE’ UK TOUR IN DECEMBER 2023 – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW – ALBUM 2 COMING SOON Image credit: Rob Blackham Derby blues-rockers These Wicked Rivers have announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in conjunction with Planet Rock. The 11-date tour kicks off in Southampton on 1st December, …

Devin Townsend recently announced the 3rd release in his Devolution series – ‘Empath Live In America’, which is out on the 4th of August 2023 (InsideOutMusic).  Devin has shared a live version of the Casualties Of Cool track ‘Forgive Me’ which you can check out here:  Devin Townsend recently announced …

HOPE, TRUST and HUMANITY are not just words, it’s everything we’re fighting for, it’s everything we are.” – She Burns Red  Turning heads since the release of their 2020 acclaimed debut ep ‘Take Back Tomorrow’ (produced by Toby Jepson), Scottish rock band She Burns Red are finally ready to release their …

Californian rock quintet Hail The Sun have announced the upcoming release of their new album Divine Inner Tension, set to land on 11th August via Rude Records (UK/EU) and Equal Vision Records (NA). The explosive first single ‘Chunker’ is out now. Watch the video for ‘Chunker’:  Stream ‘Chunker’: https://hts.lnk.to/chunker Pre-order/pre-save Divine Inner Tension: https://hts.lnk.to/divine Helmed by notable producer Kris Crummett, Divine Inner Tension finds …

Acclaimed Chilean hard rock singer Ronnie Romero will release his third solo album, ‘Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters’, on 15th September via Frontiers. The first single and video from it for the song ‘Castaway On The Moon’ is available from today.His first solo record of all-new original material, ‘Too …

BEDLESS BONESSUBLIME MALAISE(EXTENDED)album reissueout 11.08.23 [CD]out 30.06.23 [digital](Metropolis Records)digital services includesWHERE IS MY VOICEvideo+LIMBS ENTWINEDvideo BEDLESS BONES | Kadri SammelKadri Sammel is a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and interdisciplinary artist from Tallinn, Estonia. As Bedless Bones, she experiments with electro-noir, building bridges and bending the borders between darkwave, EBM, techno beats, industrial sounds …

Today, Svalbard are proud to announce their ardently anticipated new studio album, The Weight Of The Mask, due out on October 6th via Nuclear Blast Records. White-hot new single ‘Faking It‘ has also been revealed, accompanied by a video. The track lays bare a poignant, candid account of dealing with depression and coming to the …

Scotland’s longest running yearly metal event, Hordes X, has just unleashed the full billing for its 2023 edition; and the top spot goes to blackened speed metallers, Hellripper. The 13 band showcase is the latest addition to Hellripper’s live assault this year, taking on a slew of other fests and headline appearances. Get Hordes …

Multi-award-winning Blues/Rock/Americana/Roots artist Dom Martin is pleased to announce his highly anticipated third studio album “Buried In The Hail” released by Forty Below Records on 22nd September 2023.The album is available to pre-order from https://www.dommart.in/pre-order. The first single, “Unhinged,” released on Friday 30 June 2023, is available to stream HERE.The accompanying music video is now available to watch on YouTube: “Dom Martin …

Jesse Malin needs your help.  It’s been more than a month since he was diagnosed with a complete spinal injury.  Jesse is currently paralyzed from the waist down. He is under neurological care at Langone Orthopedic Center at NYU Hospital. His diagnosis is inoperable.  There is hope but it will …

Due to fan demand, The Answer are thrilled to announce the re-release of their epic 2006 track Keep Believin’ (2023). The track which has been the opening number on the band’s highly acclaimed recent Sundowners tour, has been conspicuously missing from streaming platforms for a number of years now but that will be put …

Magma “Flippin eck, this is torture” reads a post on a Porcupine Tree fan FaceBook page.  I have to agree. We are of course talking about Magma, a band more divisive than Marmite.  I arrive late to minimise my suffering, but still have to endure 40 minutes of music that …

Manchester-based melodic metal / hard rock band Absolva confirm their headline shows for 2023, in the wake of the recent heart attack of former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley. The four musicians normally double-up as Blaze’s backing band and had been due to tour again with him this year until he suffered a massive …

Swedish melodic rockers Rian will release their third studio album, ‘Wings’, on 4th August via Frontiers. The first single and video from it for the song ‘Carry My Wings’ is available now. Having issued their 2017 debut ‘Out Of The Darkness’ independently, earning positive notice, the Rian’s growth was further …

Brand new single taken from forthcoming album ‘Blood Omen’ Having established their name as one of the finest in modern British metal thanks to two brilliant albums – 2019 ’s Conspiracy and their 2017 debut, Darkness Will Rise – The Raven Age have garnered critical acclaim around the world, alongside a Billboard Top 40 …

Fresh off a European and UK tour supporting The Winery Dogs, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson Guitar brand ambassador Jared James Nichols is pleased to announce his “October 2023 Headline UK Tour” with special guests DeWolff.  Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts at 10 am BST on Tuesday, June 20 from https://planetrock.gigantic.com/jared-james-nichols-tickets. Tickets go on general sale 10 am BST on Thursday, June 22 from www.jaredjamesnichols.com.Additional …

Ferocious Dog proudly releases ‘Live At Rock City’ CD on Graphite Records. ‘Live At Rock City’ was recorded in April 2022 on The Hope tour and features the band performing 29 songs. “There’s a celebratory barrel full of crowd singalongs from their impressive, furious and thoughtful Celtic folk-punk cannon” – Vive Le Rock …

Just in case you were in any doubt, Rock ‘n Roll is back…and it could well be here to save us all! London’s loudest outfit, The Heat Incorporated proudly releases their debut full-length album Asleep In The Ejector Seat, available 28th July on super limited edition 12” transparent tobacco smoked vinyl via Punk …

GYPSY PISTOLEROS release the new anthemic single ‘What’s it like to be a Girl!’ on Friday 23rd Junethrough Earache Records. It’s a tale of beautiful cross-dressers courageously crazed crusade againsttoxic masculinity! ’ with an accompanying video. A 70’s Glamtastic Romp where Marc Bolan & The Sweetmeet Phoenix Nights concluding with …

With the release of summer anthem, feel-good classic “West Coast Eyes,” the Southern California-based roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Ride Into The Light, their seventh studio album, out August 4th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Packed with blistering blues-rock and sun-soaked Americana ballads, Ride Into The Light is as high-octane as it is soul-stirring, …

“The Damn Truth’s ‘This Is Who We Are Now’ single is a powerful statement with a chorus bigger than a bus and a guitar solo that absolutely soars.”  – Classic Rock Psychedelic Montreal’s four-piece rock and roll band, The Damn Truth, are pleased to announce the release of their new single and …

Hot on the heels of a full-band tour throughout May, multi-talented musician Mike Ross is proud to announce a UK-wide run of solo shows, playing intimate versions of tracks from his 12-track latest album ‘Third Eye Open’ as well as selected cuts from his extensive back catalogue.  The 9-date tour — in association with Twenty Music …

Luke Morley, Thunder’s lynchpin guitarist and songwriter, continues his triumphant solo adventures into musical pastures new with the release of his latest single and accompanying video ‘Watch The Sun Go Down’ ahead of the release of his album, ‘Songs From The Blue Room’  on 23rd June through Conquest Music. ‘Songs from The Blue Room’ features …

On 23rd June BMG proudly release Gary Moore’s The Sanctuary Years boxset, a remarkable collection of his powerful and emotive studio recordings. The Sanctuary Years box set contains 4 incredible albums from Moore’s time at the prestigious label. This deluxe package features the albums; A Different Beat, Back To The Blues, Scars and Power of The Blues, whilst all …

Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “a real rock contender”, London-based blues rock guitarist and songwriter Jack J Hutchinson has announced his Autumn 2023 UK Headline Tour. Jack has toured internationally, sharing stages with ZZ Top, Bad Company, Kris Barras Band and Blackberry Smoke. What’s more, it’s just been announced that he’s to play Planet …

Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album ‘Blues Deluxe,’ which celebrated what the US government had declared “the year of the blues” with a mix of originals and reinterpretations of classic songs, superstar Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, out October 6th via J&R …

In celebration of the release of their new EP ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’, Envy of None have revealed a beautiful and striking new video. Recalling the idea of retro Pop Art genius Roy Lichtenstein seen through the lens of a psychedelic graphic novel in the beautiful clip’s vibrant and stylistic …

FOLLOWING THE SIGNS release new single ‘This Day Is Mine‘, out now, new album ‘Conflictions‘ is out 30th June. In keeping with the rich explosive underground Metal scene in Ireland, Cork natives Following The Signs present their first slice of music with single/video for ‘This Day is Mine’, taken from the bands debut …

Swedish vocalist Kent Hilli will release his second solo album, ‘Nothing Left To Lose’, on 4th August, with its title song available as a first single and video from today. Produced by Jimmy Westerlund (One Desire) with co-production by Hilli and Ulrick Lönnqvist, the album is another melodic rock gem from …

Since launching in January of 2022, TAILGUNNER has taken the world of underground Heavy Metal by the scruff of the neck and grasp with an iron first. A blitzkrieg singles, the debut MCD “Crashdive” and two UK headline tours with multiple sold-out dates all within their first six months of existence, proves the demand …

WITHERING SCORNGLEN DROVER | SHAWN DROVER | JOE DIBIASE | HENNING BASSE Withering Scorn is a monstrous new heavy metal machine featuring guitarist Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth, King Diamond), drummer Shawn Drover (Act Of Defiance, ex-Megadeth), bassist Joe DiBiase (ex-Fates Warning) and vocalist Henning Basse (ex-Metalium, Firewind). They will release their debut album, ‘Prophets Of Demise’, on …

State of Deceit is a metalcore, thrash and groove band from South Wales (UK), whose music sticks a middle finger straight into the mug of the mainstream, and they just premiered a new music video and single entitled “Stalked by Daemons, Guarded by Angels“. The band have also announced the availability …

Having toured the UK on either side of the pandemic to promote his two studio albums to date (‘Everything Is Fine’ and ‘Born Against’), the unique and charismatic solo artist Amigo The Devil aka Danny Kiranos has recently announced his first-ever tour on this side of the Atlantic with a …

Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN deliver the electric mayhem of All Hell’s Breaking Loose, their 15th studio album, set for release June 30th on Silver Lining Music.  The Newcastle pioneers, formed by the Gallagher brothers (bassist/vocalist John and …

Following the release of their first-ever concert film Live At The Anienne Belgique and their celebrated digital EP One Of A Kind, roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are continuing their prolific year with their studio track “Bring Me Back Home Again,” a blistering southern rock song that pairs mind-melting riffs with touching ruminations on love …

Norwegian art rock/pop outfit reveals writing of third studio album has begun, confirm 2023 live shows and make live clip availableAmid preparations for a busy period of live appearances, Oslo-based art rock/pop outfit Dim Gray have also begun work on a new album for release in 2024. It will be …

Mystic Prophecy release their new video for the single ‘Metal Attack’, out now on ROAR Records, new album ‘Hellriot’ out on 19th May.  Mystic Prophecy is proudly waving the flag of Heavy Metal and keeping the fire alive! With “Metal Attack”, Mystic Prophecy wrote a heavy metal anthem, the hymn to praise …

Buckcherry has announced their tenth studio album entitled ‘Vol. 10’. The 11-song album features 10 new Buckcherry originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic “Summer Of ’69”. The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at Sienna Studios in Nashville, TN.Premiering the video …

Award-winning South African Blues-Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky Announces May 2023 UK Headline Tour which will see him returning with a full band electric tour to the United Kingdom for eight dates commencing on Friday 12th May 2023 at Stereo, Glasgow, Scotland.   Dan Patlansky will be performing tracks from his …

Following the success of their recently released and highly acclaimed Sundowners album, The Answer are thrilled to announce a further 5 new UK dates in November and December this year. Manchester, London, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and Belfast will get to see the band perform their latest stunning new show, peppered with hits and …

The Heavy have released the brand new song ‘Without A Woman’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming album AMEN, out April 21st and available to pre-order here. ‘Without A Woman’ is a soul-drenched celebration of women around the world. The empowering anthem closes AMEN with imposing powerful horns, funky rhythmic guitar and drums alongside a …

Revolution Saints, the band centered around vocalist/drummer Deen Castronovo, have returned with a new line-up and a new album, “Eagle Flight”. Castronovo is joined by new companions, bassist Jeff Pilson and guitarist Joel Hoekstra for Revolution Saints, MK II and “Eagle Flight” is their brand new musical statement announcing their …

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Ian Hunter has announced the release of his landmark new album, DEFIANCE PART 1, arriving via the Sun Records label on Friday, April 21, 2023. Easily among the most star-studded original albums ever recorded, DEFIANCE PART 1 sees Hunter joined by the late, great Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp, Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Billy F …

Wytch Hazel Drops ‘A Thousand Years’ Lyric Video ahead of  new LP, ‘IV: Sacrament’, released June 2nd London show alongside label-mates SPELL & guests PARISH announced Ascending British hard rock sect, Wytch Hazel, will release its new album, ‘IV: Sacrament’, on June 2 via Bad Omen Records. Recorded with long-time producer Ed Turner (Purson), and tracked in …

Esprit D’Air announces their new 17-date “Leviathan Tour” in the UK and Europe after selling out their entire self-promoted UK tour earlier this year. Lead vocalist and producer Kai says:“After our sold out 7-date tour in the UK earlier this year, we felt like we had more to give and …

Following their hugely successful U.S. St. Patrick’s Day Tour, Dropkick Murphys have released “Gotta Get To Peekskill (feat. Violent Femmes)” as the new single from their forthcoming Okemah Rising album, out May 12 via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS]. Okemah Rising is the second in Dropkick Murphys’ series of works interpreting the words of Woody Guthrie for a new generation. …

The Dust Coda has released the fierce and hard-hitting new single ‘Road To Hell’, which is the first taste of new music from their forthcoming album Loco Paradise and is coming out July 7th on Earache Records. Pre-order here. As the video shows, ‘Road To Hell’ is the perfect soundtrack to ride off into the …

May 26, 2023, sees Swedish modern melodic metal outfit dEMOTIONAL reissue their latest, much-acclaimed masterpiece Scandinavian Aftermath. With four albums under their belt and following their recent, worldwide signing with AFM Records, the Hamburg-based powerhouse label is proud to present the band’s self-released 2021 offering, Scandinavian Aftermath, to a global audience. With over 15 million streams …

It’s ‘Dirty Work’, but Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown do it with a Whole Lotta Skill & Style Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown release their brand-new 6-track EP ‘Dirty Work’ out now on the band’s own Rattle Shake Records, available on all digital platforms, with a special release on shell pink vinyl. To accompany …

Just weeks after the release of their celebrated EP One Of A Kind, Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Live At The Ancienne Belgique, their first-ever live DVD, released April 21st via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.  Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the …

The second single from Teiger’s eponymous forthcoming debut album arrives on 31st March via Borderline Audio. Following their first release Hydra, London’s modern power trio Teiger (pronounced “tiger”) is set to share the bittersweet Come And Find Me. In sharp contrast with their previous single, the new track features a noticeably warmer atmosphere – …

Out now, Intravenous is the culmination of SKAM’s 2-part anthology, making up their 4th full length release. The album consists of both earlier released EPs – Intra and Venous, and has been re-mastered by Ade Emsley, known for his work mastering for Iron Maiden and other great bands.  The album is inspired by modern day struggles and each …

ELVENKING release a new video for the single ‘Bride Of Night’ (feat. Heike Langhans), out now on AFM Records, new album is out 28th April. ELVENKING Reveals New Single and Music Video “Bride Of Night”,feat. former DRACONIAN singer Heike Langhans on guest vocals! Watch the video here:  April 28, 2023 will see the masters …

Terranoct is a metal band based out of Akron, Ohio, originally the brainchild of two childhood friends, guitarist Tyler O’Brien, and drummer Dan Paddy. While the two had played together since childhood and released an EP under a different name in 2014, it wasn’t until they’d elevated their musical abilities …

When the sun goes down and the moon comes up, Finnish goth/glam goo-goo mucks THE 69 EYES proudly wear their sunglasses, leather jackets and black eyeliner to become one with the night. Founded in the hazy, murky, twilit bars of Helsinki more than 30 years ago, the band circling around Northern gothic rock epitome Jyrki …

THE ANSWER release new single and video ‘Oh Cherry‘, new album ‘Sundowners‘ is out now on Golden Robot Records and 7Hz Northern Irish rockers The Answer finally released their seventh long-awaited new studio album on St. Patrick’s day, March 17th, 2023. Titled ‘Sundowners’, the record was produced and mixed by rising British rock producer Dan Weller …

Killing Joke is proud to announce the release of brand new single, ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’, via Spinefarm, to celebrate following their sold-out headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th. The epic ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ has been mixed by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Pixies, Royal Blood) and is accompanied by a remix from Youth, artwork by longstanding designer Mike Coles, …

After unveiling, ‘Relentless’, ‘Parasites’ and the Classic Rock ‘Tracks of The Week’ runaway winner was ‘Hit & Run’, Empyre continue their trajectory into the stratosphere with a brand new single ‘Waking Light’.  Known for their DIY ethics, Empyre has long been creating their own artwork and videos but when it came to their new single …

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 …