At the end of last month I had the ultimate pleasure of chatting to Life Of Agony bassist Alan Robert prior to the band’s gig at Manchester Academy. We touched on various topics. Whilst enjoying an IPA, here’s (in a snap shot) what he had to say. The whole interview, …
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DIO THE STUDIO ALBUM COLLECTION: 1996 – 2004 OUT FEBRUARY 21ST, 2020 RARE LIVE TRACKS AVAILABLE NOW DELUXE NEWLY REMASTERED EDITIONS OF DIO’S 4 STUDIO ALBUMS FROM 1996-2004 LIMITED EDITION 1ST RUN OF VINYL FEATURES LENTICULAR LP-SIZED ALBUM ART PRINT 2CD AND STREAMING/DIGITAL VERSIONS FEATURE RARE AND UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS BMG …
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Since their formation in 1976, Angel Witch albums are as rare as Halleys Comet as latest release Angel Of Light is their fourth studio since their self titled 1980 debut but the wait is definitely worth it! Released via Metal Blade Records the eight tracks here are all killer, no …
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The Last Internationale Announce February / March 2020 Headline European Tour Watch New Video: “Soul On Fire” YouTube Premiere – https://youtu.be/W-85fNpmUkM New Album: “Soul On Fire” Out Now To coincide with the release of their critically acclaimed new studio album “Soul On Fire”, The Last Internationale are thrilled to launch a …
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Now I know what some of you are going to say, but before you start. Yes they do remind me of a certain rock group of the 70’s. The thing is I don’t care. I think, along with a lot of other people that Greta Van Fleet are amazing. Back …
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I’ve been a fan of Slayer way back since 1983 after buying their debut album Show No Mercy. 1985 saw Hell Awaits with the band playing a darn sight faster but the major game changer was Reign In Blood in 1986. For a measly £5.50 I got to see them …
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King Diamond releases new single, “Masquerade of Madness”; kicks off North American tour with Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, Idle Hands As previously announced, King Diamond has revealed the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: The Institute! For a preview of this upcoming record, the new single, “Masquerade …
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AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL TATTOO POP-UP STUDIO FOR UK SHOWS HEADLINE DATES WITH ARCH ENEMY & HYPOCRISY KICK OFF NOVEMBER 28 Heavy metal Vikings AMON AMARTH have shared a message with fans online, inviting them to visit an official tattoo pop-up studio before each UK headline show, to get inked with a …
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‘FIRE (PART 1)’ – LIVE IN LONDON VIDEO RELEASED British glam rockers The Struts have shared the brilliant one-take live video shot at the Kentish Town Forum in London, last month on their headline tour. Capturing their explosive live energy and shot onstage, giving a unique sense of how it is …
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Midnight reveals details for new album, ‘Rebirth by Blasphemy’ – now available for pre-order On January 24th, Midnight will release their new album, Rebirth by Blasphemy, via Metal Blade Records. “‘Rebirth By Blasphemy’ is a rebirth,” states Midnight‘s sole driving force, Athenar. “It’s a change in life and it’s a rebirth of doing whatever the fuck you want …
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VAMBO debut album review Vambo delivers a mix of psychedelic blues 70s infused rock with a modern twist with their debut album Vambo. Lead by Jack Stiles, the sultry vocalist gets you into their groove with a stack of songs about women. Whether it was intentional or not there seems …
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LEVELLERS ANNOUNCE 2020 UK & EUROPEAN TOUR NEW STUDIO ALBUM COMING NEXT YEAR After their incredible performance at the London Palladium last month, Levellers have now announced UK and European tour dates for 2020. Still going strong after 30 years in the game, they have long been, and still are, …
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Live At The Roxy London WC2 (Jan – Apr 77) re-pressed from the original 1977 release Hope & Anchor Front Row Festival re-pressed from the original 1978 release Released on 6 December exclusively at Rhino.co.uk A brace of live limited edition vinyl albums from two of London’s most historic …
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Highly-rated Brit riff slingers DEFINING LINES (www.facebook.com/pg/DefiningLinesBand/) continue their climb with the release of their new single and video, Fall Apart – https://youtu.be/lYoSPX9wh_A . With a sound that takes from Bullet For My Valentine and Architects to Killswitch Engage and The Blackout, we caught up with the likes and asked …
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Having caught the documentary “The Godfathers of Hardcore” on some TV channel not so long back my interest in this New York band was reinforced yet again. This is a band that clearly has a lot to say regarding current social/political situations. And they say it against a backdrop of …
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Hotel Mango, the second studio album from The Midnight Dogs can be described by a Rolling Stones song title, ‘It’s Only Rock And Roll (But I Like It)’. Their self titled 2016 debut showed promise but this release is a real humdinger! Twelve songs will kick your ears one minute, …
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I first heard Desolation, brand new single from King Creature when they played it live in Manchester last Friday, the day it was released It was one of my highlights of their set and they have captured that intensity in the studio. Earworm buzzing riffing backed by a vocal delivery …
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When an album starts with an eerie intro such as this you know it’s going to be one hell of a ride. Pouring rain and a single church bell chime, Sabbath-esque, which eventually falls in time with the opening riff. So haunting, so perfect. Ashen Crown have produced a blinding …
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The Drones – gig review by Louise Swift and Alex English at Westgate 23, Heckmondwike It was a miserable, wet night in West Yorkshire when two of the PlanetMosh team, Alex (A) and Louise (L) descended on Westgate 23 in Heckwondwike to see Manchester punk band The Drones. Formed way …
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KING CREATURE release new single ‘Desolation’ with a fiery video. ‘Desolation’ may have already seen its live debut with King Creature out on tour with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, but here comes the new track from King Creature. Watch it on the video link above. Links: Official Website …
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