Sunday kicked off with more hot sunny weather (quite unusual for Ramblin Man – I think this was the first year where it’s been nice weather the whole weekend). The first band I caught today was The Last Internationale, opening the main stage. They’re a band I didn’t know much …
Read More »The Rolling Stones – From the vault: No security San Jose ‘99
Most bands that have been around for a while will have stuff that’s not been released – whether it’s songs that didn’t make an album, live videos or audio, or whatever. When you’ve been around as long as the Rolling Stones then you’re bound to have a ton of stuff …
Read More »The Amorettes – Drop Video for New Single ‘Whatever Gets You Through the Night’
THE AMORETTES Scots Rockers, THE AMORETTES, release their brand new video for “Whatever Gets You Through The Night” today Taken from their Top 40 album, Born To Break, the accompanying lyric video encompasses shots of the band doing what they do best; playing live in front of an audience, with the pictures representing their …
Read More »THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS Debut Music Video for “Warchief”
THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS debut music video for “Warchief” New album ’Grazie Governo‘ out August 24, 2018 THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS have released the music video for “Warchief,” the first in a trilogy of videos, which are all from their upcoming album Grazie Governo. The album will be available digitally …
Read More »Sons of Alpha Centauri Interview – July 2018
For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. Nick Hannon: My name is Nick and I’m the bass player in Sons of Alpha Centauri. We’re an alternative rock instrumental band of sorts. We have electronic, post metal, desert rock elements all in there but not enough …
Read More »The Prids interview – July 2018
Following their short UK run this month, I had a chat with David and Mistina from The Prids to get to know them a little bit more. Here’s how it went… For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. David Frederickson, guitar and vocals Mistina La …
Read More »Snew interview – July 2018
Recently, I had a chat with American rockers Snew, talking about the tour that started with a closed bar and finished with a house party, their upcoming fourth studio album and, er, barbecuing salad… For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. Snew are: Curtis Don …
Read More »Devildriver – Outlaws ’til the end vol 1
Outlaws ’til the end, the new album from Devildriver isn’t a typical Devildriver release. For a start, it’s an album of cover versions. Not just any cover versions though…these are all Country songs. Yes that’s right, Devildriver playing Country music. By now some of you are probably thinking WTF? and …
Read More »Tarja – Act II
Following the success of Tarja’s “Act I” live DVD, she’s now releasing Act II. The DVD was filmed on her Shadow shows tour, and consists of two very different shows. In the same way she released two albums with contrasting titles and themes, the shows filmed are very different. On …
Read More »Ramblin Man 2018 – Saturday
Just inside the entrance to the arena was the Rising stage, and the first act on were Those Damn Crows. They’d pulled a large crowd and that wasn’t just because they were the only band on, or because being in a tent meant they attracted people seeking shade. No, they …
Read More »THE QUIREBOYS Homewreckers & Heartbreakers Celebrates 10th Birthday
Critically acclaimed Quireboys album ‘Homewreckers & Heartbreakers‘ to be re-released with Bonus Live Tracks from 30th Anniversary and a special show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on 14th September 2018. The 10th Anniversary Limited Edition “Homewreckers & Heartbreakers” digipacks to be re-released via Off Yer Rocka Recordings on September 3. Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/HHQB10, the first 150 getting a free ticket to the London gig. Ten years after releasing the album …
Read More »HRH ROADTRIP CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ITS BIGGEST LINE-UP TO DATE!
The Sun is shining and we have a scorcher of an announcement. After 9 epic years across many amazing venues in Ibiza, this year HRH Roadtrip found a new home at the super club EDEN and we’ll be back for the awesome 10th Anniversary event: HRH RTX! As you’ll see, the RTX line-up is …
Read More »The Survival Code – Interview
We caught up with THE SURVIVAL CODE to talk about their background and more. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Gary McGuinness (singer,guitars,writes) Tom Cook (Drums, backing vox) / Darren Gorey (Ireland). Using Tom for the promo and the visuals for the release, that was agreed …
Read More »Just one month to go to Bloodstock 2018
With just a month to go, BLOODSTOCK has chosen the last of its New Blood bands, added some more to the Jagermeister stage, revamped entertainment both after hours on the Sophie Lancaster & New Blood stages and in VIP too, bought a Hawaiian shirt ready for Cannibal Corpse, and is …
Read More »Hardcore Superstar – Announce New Album “You Can’t Kill My Rock ‘n’ Roll”
YOU CAN’T KILL MY ROCK ‘N ROLL New album from Hardcore Superstar out September 21st 2018! “You Can’t Kill My Rock ‘N Roll” is the 11th album from Gothenburg’s HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, consisting of 12 ear splitting anthems that drive home the fact that Rock isn’t dead, it is in fact alive and well and thriving …
Read More »Paragnosis stream gory new video Hindsight at Metalsucks
Progressive metal band PARAGNOSIS have teamed up with Metalsucks to stream their gory new video “Hindsight”. The song is taken from their upcoming EP Clarity In Three. The site commented “Paragnosis sound like a weird mixture of Mastodon, Animals As Leaders, Pelican, Tempel, and just a hint of Mutoid Man. …
Read More »P.H.O.B.O.S. – Phlogiston Catharsis
P.H.O.B.O.S. arrive with an eight track album ‘Phlogiston Catharsis’ that will tear up the rule book as regards defining genres in Metal The concept of Industrial Doom becoming a happy bedfellow with Black Metal is certainly an intriguing one, and P.H.O.B.O.S. have succeeded in ensuring that nuptials did indeed take …
Read More »Walking Papers Announce 7 Date September UK Tour
Walking Papers are proud to announce a 7 date September UK Tour, for what promises to be one of the essential tours of 2018. Starting in Nottingham at The Bodega on Wednesday 12th September, the UK tour culminates with a show at The Borderline in London on Friday 18th October. When writing a song, …
Read More »RYAN HAMILTON and the HARLEQUIN GHOSTS Announce 9 Date October UK Tour
announce 9 date October UK Tour with very special guests Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts are proud to announce the Bottoms Up UK Tour, 9 dates with very special guests Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. The two bands join together for what promises to …
Read More »Line of fire – Nothing in my way
Eleven years after forming, Nottingham band Line of Fire have finally released their debut album. So why has it taken so long? Cynics will point to the fact the band was founded by Lawnmower Deth guitarist Paddy O’Malley, and since Lawnmower Deth have only managed to release a couple of …
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