New Album: “Smart Phone Rabbit Hole” Release Date: 20th September 2019 First Single “Everybody Says Hi” Out Now “Thumping good music with a timeless sound. They have an ear for a hit and deliver in killers not fillers” – Classic Rock “Welsh Brothers boogie out of their garage” – Mojo Magazine “Stomping …
Read More »Spam Javelin release new single ‘Fake News’
North Wales sub-hardcore band Spam Javelin have released a new single, with an album also soon to be released. ‘Fake News’ / ‘Alabama Hot Pocket’ is the first track from the much anticipated debut album ‘The Crack Whores Of Betws Garmon’, which will be released on CD and vinyl via …
Read More »The STRAY CATS Vault Onto Album Charts With ’40’
THE STRAY CATS VAULT ONTO THE ALBUM CHARTS WITH ’40,’ THEIR FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 26 YEARS, ON SURFDOG RECORDS EARNS CRITICAL ACCOLADES BAND IS GEARING UP FOR SUMMER CONCERT TOUR OF THE U.S. AND EUROPE (Album cover) The STRAY CATS—Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, …
Read More »THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock’n’Roll’ Album Details
Canadian dirty hard rockers THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS, have announced the release of their new album ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock’n’Roll‘ on July 26th via Cargo Records UK. How does one go about describing THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS. One Part RAMONES, one part AC/DC, add in a little GUNS’n’ROSES and a dash of STEEL PANTHER! Tracklist: 1. Drink This Party …
Read More »Sons Of Liberty – Aged In Oak
If I had to describe Sons of Liberty as a drink they would defiantly be a bottle of Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. From the outset their new EP Aged in Oak oozes out heavy country infused riffs straight from the planes of Texas. The first track “If it ain’t …
Read More »Gloryhammer – Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex
Gloryhammer are back with their third album – Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex. It continues the story of Angus McFife from the first two albums. It doesnt seem that long since Gloryhammer first appeared on the Power Metal scene after Alestorm’s Chris Bowes decided to see how many power …
Read More »Stereophonics – Venue Cymru, Llandudno 24/05/19
Venue Cymru in Llandudno has two areas. A Theatre and an event arena. I’ve visited the Theatre part here a couple of times. More recently just a few weeks ago to watch the hilarious ‘Benidorm‘ live show, but this is my first taste of a live gig here and indeed, …
Read More »Out Cold – Interview
UK punk pop crew OUT COLD are currently making a name for themselves. The Londoners have just released their engulfing new single, Break Me Down, out now via all platforms. We asked the guys to introduce themselves: What Is the Full Band line-up, who sings & who plays which …
Read More »Amon Amarth share video for ‘Mjolnir’, final part of trilogy
Amon Amarth released their 11th full-length album, Berserker, last month to critical acclaim via Sony Music, and recently concluded their North American trek with Slayer, Lamb of God, and Cannibal Corpse. Today, the band has unleashed the final clip in their trilogy of music videos for the album: “Mjolner”. “Mjolner” …
Read More »Rivers of Nihil announce headlining dates around Summer Slaughter 2019
Rivers of Nihil announce headlining dates around Summer Slaughter 2019 This summer, Rivers of Nihil will join Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, The Faceless, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice + the Headbang For The Highway Winners for Summer Slaughter 2019! Before and after the tour, Rivers of Nihil will also headline several shows with Lorna Shore and Brand of Sacrifice as support. See …
Read More »CRASHDÏET Announce New Album ‘Rust’
Sweden’s own sleaze metal pioneers, Crashdïet, are back with a new album, which is set for release on 13th September via Diet Records (Scandinavia) and Frontiers Music srl (World, ex-Scandinavia). ‘Rust’ is Crashdïet’s first studio album in six years and follows their 2013 effort, ‘The Savage Playground’. It is also …
Read More »Shinedown release ‘Get Up’ acoustic EP with brand new video
Today Shinedown has released the GET UP EP via Atlantic Records, featuring a new acoustic version of their hit crossover anthem ‘GET UP,’ along with the original song and the piano version. Download/stream the GET UP EP here – https://shinedown.lnk.to/GetUp_EP – and watch the stunning video, which captures the camaraderie …
Read More »KISS KISS BANG Release Official Music Video For “Hearts On Fire”
KISS KISS BANG Release Official Music Video For “Hearts On Fire” KISS KISS BANG has released the official music video for the lead single off of their Debut EP, “Hearts on Fire,” out NOW via TLG / INgrooves. Originally premiered on PureGrainAudio, “Hearts on Fire” was filmed by 254 Productions. “These songs are a …
Read More »Dinosaur Pile-Up release new single ‘Round The Bend’
‘ROUND THE BEND’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE CELEBRITY MANSIONS NEW ALBUM OUT JUNE 7th VIA PARLOPHONE RECORDS PRE-ORDER HERE Dinosaur Pile-Up have released their brand new single ‘Round The Bend’ ahead of the forthcoming fourth album Celebrity Mansions out this Friday (June 7th) via Parlophone Records. ‘Round The Bend’ is an …
Read More »DEFLORE announces new EP featuring Jaz Coleman of KILLING JOKE
DEFLORE announces new EP feat. Jaz Coleman of KILLING JOKE! Party In The Chaos coming this June on Subsound Records! Subsound Records is very proud and excited to announce the release born from the collaboration between Jaz Coleman and instrumental industrial duo Deflore! A harsh fusion of math rock, power electronics and noise by …
Read More »Centrilia reveal new music video ‘Splitting Hairs / Spitting Teeth’
Centrilia reveal new music video ‘Splitting Hairs / Spitting Teeth’ With an impressive album production team that includes Terry Date (Pantera, Deftones, Slayer), Pelle Henricsson (Meshuggah, Refused, Cult of Luna), and Steven Jones (Bleed From Within, From Sorrow To Serenity); Centrilia has released a new music video for the track …
Read More »Twisted Illusion – Star And Garter, Manchester.
I had not planned to review this gig but being the last date on the tour and also no support bands meant that over two hours of music was promised by Twisted Illusion so it would be a shame to not document it. Notes were kept to a minimum so …
Read More »Hollowstar – Star And Garter, Manchester.
Two gigs in two days for me at the Star And Garter, a new venue to me and very impressed with the acoustics, atmosphere and the bands they have playing there. Headliners Hollowstar were supported strongly by Florence Black and gig openers Matt Mitchell & The Coldhearts who warmed a …
Read More »‘RAWKAHOLIC Volume 1’ – Four More Bands Announced
ROCK’N’GROWL RECORDS, a division of ROCK’N’GROWL PROMOTION have announced, the addition of four more bands: NWoBHM legend VARDIS, all-female rocker BLUE RUIN, Canadian stadium rockers PLAYHOUSE and Rock & Roll GLAM artist DSP – David ‘Scary’ Perry for the digital Rock/Metal Sampler ‘RAWKAHOLIC Volume 1‘, which will be released by end of June 2019. The first six bands which …
Read More »Opeth announce UK tour
Progressive rock luminaries OPETH have announced a UK tour, which kicks off in late October at the legendary London Palladium. The Swedish five-piece recently announced the arrival of their 13th studio album, ‘In Cauda Venenum’, which is set for release this Autumn via Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast. OPETH frontman and visionary, …
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