PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
Jack Rabbit Slams have arrived with their blistering new single, Crackerjack – https://youtu.be/nv_fHlAicBU . We had a chat with the guys to get to grips with their background and more….. What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? The band are: Rob McCombie – Guitar …
Read More »Empyre: new video ‘New Republic’ in support of debut album ‘Self Aware’ due out 5th July 2019
Empyre release ‘New Republic’, which is the second single off their anticipated album ‘Self Aware’. The album, Self Aware is due out on 5th July 2019. You can check out the video for the latest single, New Republic here: Hailing from Northampton, the atmospheric rock four-piece is ready to present …
Read More »Curse of Lono – 4am and counting
I saw Curse of Lono on tour supporting Samantha Fish and while they were very good I wasn’t quite won over, which may have been that they’re very different musically to what I’d expected from a support on that tour, but I always think it’s good to give a band …
Read More »Rantanplan – Rudeboys von der Reeperbahn
Rantanplan released their latest album “Stay rudel stay rebel” at the beginning of the year and are now following it with a 6 track EP. Rantanplan are a German ska-punk band. Formed in Hamburg in 1995 they have ten albums to their name. As a ska-punk band you’ve got that …
Read More »JBO – Wer lässt die Sau raus
German band JBO aren’t very well known outside Germany (or German speaking countries anyway). It’s not just the fact they sing in German – Rammstein have proved that isnt an obstacle for international success, it’s more the fact they’re a comedy band and so not understanding the lyrics takes a …
Read More »H.E.A.T – Live at Sweden Rock Festival
Swedish band H.E.A.T release their second live album on 26th July 2019. It’s their second live release but the previous one was only a live album (Live in London) so this is their first live DVD. As the name of the release tells you, this was recorded and filmed at …
Read More »Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison Rejoin Forces For Second Annual “Above Ground” Concert
DAVE NAVARRO AND BILLY MORRISON TO JOIN FORCES WITH THEIR MUSICIAN FRIENDS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL “ABOVE GROUND” CONCERT BENEFITTING MUSICARES® MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 EVENT AT THE FONDA THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD WILL CELEBRATE THE VINYL ALBUM AS AN ART FORM WHILE ALSO RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF …
Read More »STORMCHILD to Release “Lightning Never Strikes Twice”
STORMCHILD to release the “Lightning Never Strikes Twice” album, produced by Chris Tsangarides. The Bolton / Lancashire based NWOBHM act STORMCHILD, will release its actual debut album entitled “Lightning Never Strikes Twice” on Skol Records, 40 years after they first formed. The album has been produced by Chris Tsangarides, the …
Read More »SACROSANCT Welcome Back Former Guitarist Gerrit Knol
SACROSANCT, the German-Dutch progressive metal outfit founded by former Pestilence guitarist Randy Meinhard, have welcomed former guitarist Gerrit Knol back into their ranks. Knol, who played on the band’s second album, ‘Recesses for the Depraved‘ (1991), replaces Chrischi Göwert, who left SACROSANCT in January 2019 to focus on other commitments and musical projects. Drummer Jonas Schütz, who initially performed …
Read More »Sue – It Will Never End
Sue are a Noise Rock/Post-Punk/Punk Rock band from the West Midlands. Known for their wild performances and scratchy punk sound, they have been parading around their local scene with confidence and an obvious passion for what they do. ‘It Will Never End’ could have easily been called ‘It had Never …
Read More »Supersonic Blues Machine – Road Chronicles: Live!
Supersonic Blues Machine have released two studio albums and are now releasing their first live album. It was recorded during their show in Brugnera, Italy on 20th July 2018 and the band were unaware that it was being recorded, so what you hear here is just how they played every …
Read More »Mark Jansen, Epica interview – Download 2019
After Epica played Download festival this year (their first ever appearance there), I spoke to Mark Jansen about the band’s plans and also about his other band, MaYaN. We talked about the upcoming reissue of “Design your universe”, possible Uk dates, a 20th anniversary show and more. You’ve played Download …
Read More »VARDIS, RYAN ROXIE, KRASHKARMA, SYTERIA and more on RAWKAHOLIC VOLUME 1
RAWKAHOLIC VOLUME 1 is a digital Rock & Metal Sampler with exclusive and unreleased tracks, featuring NWoBMH legends VARDIS, RYAN ROXIE (Alice Cooper guitarist), SYTERIA (feat. Jackie Chambers of Girlschool in their ranks), KRASHKARMA (feat. WIZO bassist Ralf Dietel) , AIRFORCE (feat. Paul Dianno) and 11 more bands from UK, USA, Canada, Denmark… to be released on July 5, 2019 via ROCK’N’GROWL RECORDS. Track listing: 1. Syteria – Reflection (exclusive & unreleased) …
Read More »Alpha Omega – Alpha Omega.
At Bloodstock Open Air Festival, Saturday, August 12th 2018 on the Jagermeister Stage, Norwich based trio Alpha Omega played one of the most intense and loud sets I’ve heard in the ten years I’ve been going there. The Orange amps must have been made of sterner stuff than my hearing …
Read More »Tarja releases second single from upcoming album “In the raw”
Life is a journey. “Railroads”, the second single from Tarja’s upcoming new album “In The Raw”, deals with this train of thought exactly. The heavy, yet melodic song draws inspiration from the book “Aleph” by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho. In it, the writer travels on the Trans-Siberian Railway, and begins …
Read More »Alter Bridge announce new album and UK tour with Shinedown and Sevendust
For over 15 years, ALTER BRIDGE has been a band known for blurring the line between hard rock and heavy metal. Building upon the sound that has won the band worldwide critical acclaim and a devoted global fan base, the band returns with their sixth studio album, Walk The Sky. …
Read More »Fever 333 announce November UK shows
Los Angeles musical activists, FEVER 333 have announced a UK tour for November. Full dates run as follows: Fri 1st Nov – BRISTOL SWX Sat 2nd Nov – BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute 2 Sun 3rd Nov – MANCHESTER Academy 2 Tue 5th Nov – GLASGOW SWG3 TV Studio Wed 6th Nov …
Read More »Sacred Reich reveal ‘Awakening’ video
Thrash metal icons, SACRED REICH have announced their long-awaited new album, ‘Awakening’, their first new music in 23 years, will be released on 23rd August via Metal Blade Records. Today the band drop the title track at DSPs for streaming and purchase, as well as an accompanying music video, shot …
Read More »Volbeat debut video for new song ‘Last Day Under The Sun’
Today, multi-platinum Danish rock band VOLBEAT debut the music video for their new song “Last Day Under The Sun,” from their upcoming album Rewind, Replay, Rebound. The video was directed by Jakob Printzlau, who has previously directed VOLBEAT’s videos for “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown,” “Lonesome Rider”, “16 Dollars”, and “Cape …
Read More »SOTO – Announce European tour
SOTO, the modern Heavy Metal / Hard Rock group featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex Yngwie Malmsteen / Talisman / ex Journey, Sons Of Apollo, TSO, etc.), has now announced a first UK/European tour in support of the release of their recently released third album and InsideOutMusic debut “Origami”. Says …
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