Now this is how live albums should sound! Dissonance Productions have raided the heavy metal vaults and dug out this 1980 Live Quartz album, of course by the band Quartz. Actually recorded on December 1st 1979 in their hometown of Digbeth, it sounds stripped down to its bare bones. Three …
Read More »Quartz – Quartz
Those fine folk at Dissonance Productions have cranked up their time machine and unearthed the self titled debut from Quartz in 1977. Produced by Tony Iommi, they also supported Black Sabbath the same year and appeared at the prestigious Reading Festival (when it used to be rock/metal related) in 1977, …
Read More »Onirophagus – Endarkenment (Illumination Through Putrefaction)
Onirophagus sure do pack a mighty punch with the blistering album ‘Endarkenment (Illumination Through Putrefaction), their first offering since 2013’s ‘Prehuman’ Whilst this technically is the bands second album, to all intents and purposes it could easily be viewed as a debut due to the line up changes …
Read More »Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release new single ‘Left Alive’
‘LEFT ALIVE’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE COMMERCIAL SONG FOR LEFT ALIVE VIDEO GAME – OUT MARCH 8th WATCH THE TRAILER HERE COVER STARS OF ROCK SOUND MAGAZINE LIVE IN LONDON TONIGHT ULU – FEB 28th PLAYING DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new …
Read More »Download Festival adds WWE NXT and 17 bands
Download Festival, the champion of rock events, is pleased to welcome WWE NXT UK to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park across 14-16 June 2019, as well as SEVENTEEN further bands including supergroup Simple Creatures, The Wonder Years, and Dinosaur Pile-up. WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne, NXT UK Women’s Champion …
Read More »Phonopaths – Sandwich, Ducks and Dishwashers: The Chronicles of Supertaste
Wow. Where do I start with this one? Ok. Let’s start how I always start, by introducing the band in question. Phonopaths are a two piece experiment from Paris,France. They mix techno / experimental metal / thrash together into one and come up with something that I have never heard before. …
Read More »Born From Pain – True Love
Born From Pain are a Dutch hardcore/punk band releasing this, their eighth full length album. Formed way back in 1997 and known for their energetic shows, the band have toured far and wide in such countries as America, Mexico, Japan and Europe. In their time they have also supported such …
Read More »M.A.D – Manente / Alonzo / DuBose
Power trio M.A.D released this their debut self-titled album on 17/01/19. Members hail from the United States and Brazil, and their songs are inspired by stories of insane individuals, scientists and priests. For me, this is a little different from my usual genre and I have to admit that these …
Read More »Wretched Fate – Fleshletting
Swedish Death Metal outfit Wretched Fate release this, their debut album. This follows a two-track demo released last year. And I must admit a very good album it is too. It’s typically what you would expect from a Swedish Death Metal outfit. They have a Morbid Angel feel to them which suits …
Read More »CRAZY LIXX : ‘Forever Wild’ – new album by Swedish hard rockers out 17.05.19 (Frontiers)
CRAZY LIXX – FOREVER WILD new album CD / digital out 17.05.19 [Frontiers] first single WICKED out now Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are back with another gem of an album that harks back to the best of 80’s hard rock while also keeping a foot firmly planted in the 21st century. …
Read More »FM – The Italian Job
Now flying the flag for AOR for thirty five years now, FM fly it even higher on their latest album The Italian Job, a live recording from their appearance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan on April 29th 2018 that features seventeen songs and a bonus DVD released on …
Read More »The Quireboys cancel their Pledge Campaign with immediate Effect
The Quireboys cancel their Pledge Campaign with immediate Effect… but we have a solution… We’ve been watching this all play out very closely and have tried to work in any way possible with Pledge to arrive at a positive outcome but in reality we are just not confident that the …
Read More »Saint Apache Share New Video Ahead of Eagerly-Awaited E.P.
Amongst Vultures Saint Apache Share New Video Ahead of Eagerly-Awaited E.P. Saint Apache reveal their new video for Amongst Vultures: another razor-sharp, hard-hitting, high-octane track from the up-and-coming, politically-committed band. Amongst Vultures bristles with hardcore drive and edge. The fast-paced track is from Saint Apache’s 4-track EP Black Days, …
Read More »Erica Drive – Interview
We had the chance to catch up with high flying emo punk rock crew Erica Drive. The band have just released a brand new video for their alluring new single, All We Are, which is taken from the band’s explosive sophomore EP, The Hate, The Hurt, The Healing, out everywhere …
Read More »Brick By Brick – Hive Mentality
‘Hive Mentality’ is Brick By Brick’s 6th studio album spanning fifteen years. Based out of New York, these guys are brutal!!! Ray Mazzola’s fierce vocal range leaves an imprint that this guy is not to be messed with. Brick By Brick are 100% pure New York hardcore. Mean, angry and straight to the point. …
Read More »Delain – Hunters moon
Delain’s new release, “Hunter’s moon” was orignally envisaged as an EP, but grew to be a lot bigger. The EP part is the four new studio tracks, but what was then added to it is basically a full live album – ten live tracks. The live tracks were recorded at …
Read More »JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE ‘Winds Of Change’ – new album by Survivor founder out 26.04.19 (Frontiers)
‘Winds Of Change’ is the long-awaited follow-up to the ‘Jim Peterik & World Stage’ album from 2001. Set for release in late April, it is another musical masterpiece featuring brand new Peterik songs in collaboration with a who’s who of melodic rock superstars, including Kevin Chalfant (ex-The Storm), Dennis DeYoung …
Read More »The Wildhearts release Dislocated, the first song from ‘Renaissance Men’ their first full-length studio album in 10 years Plus unveil album cover & track listing
The Wildhearts release Dislocated, the first song from their forthcoming album ‘Renaissance Men’. Listen to the cathartic Dislocated here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2NijL5lUV1m1khMH5to4AF On 3rd May ‘Renaissance Men’, The Wildhearts’ first full-length studio album in 10 years is released by Graphite Records. The Wildhearts’ classic line up of Ginger, CJ, Ritchie and Danny, recorded the energetic and diverse ‘Renaissance Men’ at the Treehouse Studio. Produced …
Read More »DOOMSDAY OUTLAW ‘The Outlaw Hooligan Run’ UK tour May 2019
Doomsday Outlaw, the Derbyshire based band have just announced another run of UK dates for May 2019, which will see them team up with Stevie R. Pearce And The Hooligans (the solo project of the esteemed Love/Hate guitarist) and Oxford metal crew Silk Road. Dubbed ’The Outlaw Hooligan Run’, confirmed shows are : …
Read More »First bands announced for HRH Metal 2020
We don’t normally give everyone a taste of next years Metal adventure this early, but it’s the first gig of the year and we’re feeling cool, so here’s 20+ to get everyone started and all for 20 Quid (no booking fee), plus free HRH Doom vs HRH Stoner event .. …
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