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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the blues alive at sea announces first mediterranean cruise
Following four successful Caribbean voyages—and a fifth sold out for early 2019—Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa, and Sixthman, in partnership with AEG Presents, are proud to present Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea: Mediterranean, sailing August 16-21, 2019, from Barcelona, Spain to the idyllic ports of call of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Massive Wagons Announce UK Headline Tour In April 2019
ANNOUNCE MAJOR UK HEADLINE TOUR IN APRIL 2019 CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM “FULL NELSON” OUT NOW CHARTED AT NO 16 IN UK ALBUM CHARTS Massive Wagons, the anthemic five piece rock act and Lancaster’s favourite sons, are set to build on a hugely impressive 2018 with the announcement of a …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »THE WILDHEARTS 25th ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH VERSUS THE WILDHEARTS TOUR
THE WILDHEARTS 25th ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH VERSUS THE WILDHEARTS TOUR The Wildhearts’ will be playing the classic Earth vs The Wildhearts album in December at three special shows and the band will also be their own support act by evolving into The Moodswingers before their main set. Twenty-five years in and the Wildhearts are ready for …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Kaleb McKane joins Uli Jon Roth as main support on forthcoming 50th Anniversary Tour
Kaleb McKane will be joining Uli Jon Roth as the main support on Uli’s forthcoming 50th Anniversary UK tour, between 29th November and 5th December. Those in the know predict a fine future for Kaleb McKane. Top producer Steve Brown (who’s worked with the likes of Freddie Mercury, George …
Read More »SLASH – Releases New 7-Song Halloween Playlist ‘Universal Monsters Maze Soundtrack’ Today
SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS: GROUP WRAP-UP SOLD OUT, NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR IN SUPPORT OF ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM‘LIVING THE DREAM’ FIRST SINGLE “DRIVING RAIN” NOW A TOP 5 HIT AT USA ROCK RADIOSLASHRELEASES NEW 7-SONG, HALLOWEEN PLAYLIST ‘UNIVERSAL MONSTERS MAZE SOUNDTRACK‘ TODAY HERE SMKC’s MYLES KENNEDY and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Inglorious – Announce New Studio Album “Ride To Nowhere”
ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM “RIDE TO NOWHERE” RELEASED ON 25thJANUARY 2019NEW SINGLE “WHERE ARE YOU NOW?” RELEASED 18thOCTOBER 2018 SINGLE VIDEO HERE UK HEADLINE TOUR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2019 Praise For No 1 UK Rock Charting / No 22 Album Charting Inglorious II Album 2017 “UK quintet serve up a second …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Bloodstock Announces 2019 Sunday Night Headliner
BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to announce their second headliner for 2019! Closing out the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Sunday 11th August will be German rock legends, SCORPIONS! The band are excited to visit Catton Park for the very first time, telling us “We are very happy and proud to …
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