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Following the release of the title track from The Tangent’s forthcoming new album ‘A Spark In The Aether – The Music That Died Alone Volume Two’, due out on 20th April 2015 in Europe and 21st April 2015 in the US, the band are now pleased to reveal a lyric …

SLAYER are set to unveil their first new track in nearly a year by way of Record Store Day on 18th April. ‘When The Stillness Comes’, plus a 2014 live recording from Wacken Open Air of ‘Black Magic’ (from the band’s 1983 album, ‘Show No Mercy’) will be available as …

The wait is over! Rock music’s newest and most popular awards show, the Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink, is pleased to announce this year’s headliners, award categories and nominees, as well as voting information, ticketing, broadcast details, sponsor partnerships and more. The APMAs take place …

Florida southern hard rockers FALL TO JUNE have unleashed their thought-provoking new music video for “Delta Breakdown” via VEVO. “Delta Breakdown” conveys an inspiring and personal story of healing, growth, and dismissal of demons through self-reflection, told by FTJ vocalist and lead songwriter Ben Badger.   Watch the video via …

Not ones to rest on their laurels and fresh off the announcement of the 2015 GWAR B-Q, the intergalactic overlords GWAR have confirmed they will be taking part in the annual Record Store Day Festivities on Saturday April 18th.   “I used to like Chinese food, now I don’t give …

Bristolian alt-rockers Turbowolf have made their bombastically explosive second album, ‘Two Hands’, available to stream right now in full from their website – www.turbowolf.co.uk. The band have also announced two intimate in-store live performances and signings at the dates below. 06/04/15 – Bristol – Rise Records 07/04/15 – Kingston – Banquet …

Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti has confirmed his second solo release with his band TREMONTI, following the worldwide success of the 2012 debut ‘All I Was’. New album ‘Cauterize’ will be released on June 8 via Fret 12 Records. The record features Mark Tremonti on vocals/guitars, Eric Friedman on guitars, Wolfgang Van …

A powerhouse new band is about to emerge on the hard rock/metal scene. Introducing AUDIOTOPSY, featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne, Hell Yeah), drummer Matt McDonough (Mudvayne), vocalist Billy Keeton (Skrape) and bassist Perry Stern.   The band recently completed the recording process for their debut album, expected out summer 2015. …

Last week the lineup for the second edition of Motorhead’s “Motorboat” was revealed.  Known for their amazing lineups on the cruise, it was only fitting that Motor Sister is part of the bill.  The band will bring the songs of Mother Superior to the high seas for the first time.  …

Last Friday saw the release of the highly anticipated album Ultraluminal from CITY OF SHIPS.  Today the band premieres their new video for the song “Alarm” exclusively on Diffuser.FM.  Check out the video premiere HERE.   Another song from the album “The Light You Stole” can be streamed HERE.   …

Calling all drummers! Here is your chance to ask a professional member of your musical tribe those million dollar questions that keep you up at night! SOILWORK’s drummer, celebrated clinician and drum teacher Dirk Verbeuren sits down for an exclusive Q&A on Monday, March 30th at 3:30pm (PT) / 6:30 …

Almost six years have passed since the world saw a new studio album from Metal Icons W.A.S.P. That is about to change as W.A.S.P. has signed a new worldwide record deal with Austria’s Napalm Records. W.A.S.P. will release their 15th studio album titled Golgotha this August.   “W.A.S.P. are excited to …

Explosive British rockers Turbwolf have dropped their mind-altering, trippy video for “Nine Lives.”   Watch it HERE.   The song is raw and fuzzed out, and the accompanying animated visuals will take you on quite a ride.   “‘Nine Lives’ is a song about making the most of our limited time; …

Atreyu, one of the most prominent bands of the ’00s American metal scene, exited a period of self-imposed dormancy in 2014 to the delight of fans. They played several shows. They released a brand new song, “So Others May Live,” which became an instant social media trending topic. The song …

Louise Latham, Silver Story, Feral Ghost and Twister are just some of the top band names released in the line-up for this year’s Lechlade Music Festival. The festival team have personally listened to over 500 applications to cherry-pick an incredible line-up of high quality live music. The excellence and variety …

Legendary artist and performer and the hardest working guitarist in the business, Joe Satriani, is proud to announce that Award-winning South African guitarist and singer-songwriterDan Patlansky will be special guest on his Shockwave November 2015 UK Tour. The news follows the UK release Dan Patlansky’s new album Dear Silence Thieves …

Oli Brown, singer and multi award winning guitarist, released four solo albums and toured the world for 10 years supporting Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter and Joe Satriani amongst others – and he is still only 25 years old.   Kev Hickman has showcased his drumming in a series …

Motörhead’s Motörboat will embark on its second voyage September 28 through October 2, 2015 onNorwegian Sky, departing Port Miami, with stops in Nassau and the private picturesque island of Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas. The Loudest Boat In The World will feature performances from some of the greatest heavy …

Primus are set to return to the UK for the first time since 2012 for 3 special shows.   ‘An evening with Primus’ will consist of 2 full sets and encores. All three shows will be extra special as they will be the first UK shows for 18 years to feature …

Fredrik Andersson has left Swedish Death Metal stars Amon Amarth. An official statement by the band reads as follows: “Amon Amarth and drummer Fredrik Andersson have decided to part ways after 17 years. Fredrik has been an important part of Amon Amarth’s development since he joined the band in 1998 …