Amaranthe – Helix

Amaranthe have just released their fifth album – Helix. When they first started it was a definite shock to many – a band daring to combine death metal with pop – think of it as Arch Enemy meets Abba. It’s an unlikely formula but as they’ve proved consistently over the …

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Jimmy eat world announce UK headline shows

Jimmy Eat World have announced they will play two headline shows as part of their 2019 UK tour. In addition to previously announced shows as special guests to Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Jimmy Eat World will also headline Nottingham Rock City on Wednesday 23rd January and Newcastle O2 …

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Bad Wolves hit Diamond sales status in Europe for Zombie

US metal band Bad Wolves 2018 cover of The Cranberries’ hit single ‘Zombie’ has been awarded Diamond Status in Europe by IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) with over 200,000 sales in Europe. Taken from Bad Wolves Debut album ‘Disobey’, the break out rock album of 2018, ‘Zombie’ has been #1 …

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Saxon – Roundhouse, London – 19th October 2018

After waiting for almost 2 years for them to be back, finally the heavy metal idols Saxon have made it back to their mother country. Celebrating their 40-year anniversary made their show a “not allowed to be missed”, promising two hours of hot flaming action in a marvelous venue, joined …

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London Rock Outfit Witchingseason are set to release their debut album ‘Melancholy Disco’ on 16th November 2018

London Rock Outfit Witchingseason are set to release their debut album ‘Melancholy Disco’ on 16th November 2018.  After their critically acclaimed releases of their first two EP’s ‘Witchingseason’ and ‘Celosia’ the band are finally about to release their highly anticipated debut record  ‘Melancholy Disco’. New track ‘Melancholy Disco’ showcases the …

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Download festival announce 2019 headliners

Download Festival, the world’s premier rock event has announced Def Leppard, Slipknot, and Tool, as its 2019 headliners, plus SEVENTEEN of the world’s most exciting bands in rock, pop punk, hardcore and metal. The three-day festival takes place on 14 – 16 June 2019 at the spiritual home of rock …

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Electric Rebels – Heaven Tonight EP

Yet another episode in my long running saga of checking out the support bands at gigs and not just watching the headliners! This time it was the very raucous Electric Rebels from Manchester, opening a Falling Red show. Formed just over a year ago, they are kicking up some dust …

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CALL ME AMOUR  Harry Radford (Ex Yashin) Announce Single ‘Tourniquet’ and Debut Headline Show at The Camden Assembly

CALL ME AMOUR  Harry Radford (Ex Yashin) Announce Single ‘Tourniquet’ and Debut Headline Show at The Camden Assembly “There is a blessing in being born twice, the time? Life exhibited itself as a flawless utopia, a convincing illusion obscuring reality. This time I emerge without expectation, without control, yet bearing the …

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Absolva – Defiance

Guitars GUITARS GUITARRRRRRS! I’ve never heard an album so drenched in axe work since The Power Of Rock And Roll by Frank Marino way back in 1981 as British heavy metallers Absolva launch a 180gm vinyl format of Defiance that is packaged in a gatefold cover and printed inner sleeves. …

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Blackrat – Dread Reverence

One of the underground’s best-kept secrets, BLACKRAT have been skilfully skirting the often-fine lines among metalpunk, thrash, crust, and traditional speed metal. Formed in 2012, this Canadian power-trio to date have delivered two cult full-lengths, 2013’s rough ‘n’ rowdy ‘Whiskey and Blasphemy’ and 2016’s far-more-epic ‘Hail to Hades’, laying on …

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Stormrider – Heavy Metal Machine EP

A chance viewing of Stormrider came with them supporting Troyen at the Salty Dog in Northwich recently and my standpoint of watching the opening band was well rewarded with their very impressive set! Formed in Manchester early 2017, they have released a four track EP titled Heavy Metal Machine that …

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Skindred Announce 28 support bands for Winter tour

Skindred Announce 28 support bands for upcoming UK Winter Tour as band looks to support new and emerging talent. Skindred are pleased to announce 28 support acts for their already extended UK Winter tour as they look to support local venues and new and emerging talent. Skindred Drummer Arya Goggin …

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In The Woods – Cease The Day

      In The Woods re emerge with their latest album ‘Cease The Day’, a progressive masterpiece It’s reasonably well documented that since the bands 2016 offering ‘Pure’, waters have not exactly run smoothly within the fold, indeed I did actually wonder if any new material would surface at …

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