Somehow between fulfilling his duties with Absolva and Iced Earth, Luke Appleton has written and recorded a four track EP titled How Does It Feel To Be Alive?, due for release via Rocksector Records on March 3rd 2018. Produced by his brother Chris Appleton at their studio in Manchester it …
Read More »Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Judas Priest has announced this morning via their FaceBook page that guitarist, Glenn Tipton, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The statement reads: “Ten years ago Glenn was diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s – from then until recently Glenn has lived his life as the …
Read More »Saxon – Thunderbolt
Like a fine wine, Saxon mature to its finest age, although I expect lead vocalist Biff Byford,one of two original members from the bands beginnings in Barnsley 1977 (the other being guitarist Paul Quinn), he would probably prefer a mug of Yorkshire tea! Recently released new album Thunderbolt, number twenty …
Read More »Cats in space – Cats alive!
Cats in space are a band I only saw live for the first time late last year, opening for Deep Purple, and they really impressed me, both on stage, and in their attitude with them coming out to the merch stand at an arena show as soon as they finished …
Read More »Die so fluid – One bullet from paradise
2016 was a year that saw the death of Die so fluid drummer Al Fletcher. After the death of their friend, the remaining members, Grog and Mr Drew stepped back to consider the future of the band. They eventually decided to make a new album. Before Al’s death a number …
Read More »Koch Marshall Trio – Toby arrives
The Koch Marshall Trio is Greg Koch, a guitarist described by Joe Bonamassa as “scary good”, Dylan Koch on drums, and organist Toby Lee Marshall on the Hammond B3. In terms of vocals, well, there are none – yes it’s an instrumental album. By now 90% of people reading have …
Read More »Arch enemy – Trädgårn, Gothenburg – 3rd February 2018
For this leg of their European tour, Arch Enemy have three support acts – Jinjer, Tribulation and Wintersun. Tonight’s gig in Gothenburg is one of the closest they’re playing to their hometown of Halmstad so a good atmosphere was expected. With four bands on the bill, doors opened at 5pm. …
Read More »Ramblin’ Man Fair – Announce Second Headliner
Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the second headliner for …
Read More »Bloodstock reveal eight more bands
As we head into February, the days are clicking by and BLOODSTOCK is just six months away! Tickets are moving faster than ever in 2018 so don’t delay in picking up yours! There’s another batch of bands to announce; one main stage band and seven more to flesh out part …
Read More »Deadset Dream – Interview
UK Alt-rockers release a new single, Blah on 9th April. We talked to the band about their background and more….. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? So we’re a typical 5 piece band; drums bass, two guitars and a singer. We’ve got Shannon ‘Shiney’ Lingwood on …
Read More »WinterStorm Troon | Pre Public Tickets Now on Sale
WinterStorm Troon 2018 PRE PUBLIC WEEKEND TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE Click on the link below and enter the code PRE2018 to get £5 off per weekend ticket. This code is only valid until midnight 5th February 2018 ORDER PRE PUBLIC TICKETS NOW Facebook Group
Read More »Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – The Age Of Absurdity
This certainly takes good parenting to the next level as guitarist Phil Campbell has three of his sons in his band Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons. Todd on guitar, Dane on drums, Tyla on bass guitar and they are all joined by Neil Starr on lead vocals. Their self …
Read More »Cancer On The Rocks – Nantwich Civic Hall, January 20th 2018
Cancer On The Rocks was a great day out, to say the least, in the normally quiet Cheshire town of Nantwich. Local boy Rick Palin, managing director of Skyfire International and owner of Firebrand Radio handpicked ten fantastic rock and blues bands to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research after …
Read More »Doomsday Outlaw To Release New Album ‘Hard Times’ in May via Frontiers
Doomsday Outlaw new signing to Frontiers HARD TIMES album out in May (Frontiers) New album song ‘Spirit That Made Me’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNMPo5DrsJM Album available to pre-order here radi.al/HardTimes Also available for pre-order via PledgeMusic bit.ly/2DXGjSs DOOMSDAY OUTLAW is a ten-legged hard rock, blues tinged juggernaut based in darkest Derbyshire. Coupling huge riffs and …
Read More »Man With a Mission Release New Single ‘Freak It!
‘FREAK IT! feat, TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE WATCH THE VIDEO HEREOFFICIAL SONG FOR JAPAN’S SUNWOLVES SUPER RUGBY TEAMEXCLUSIVE LONDON HEADLINE SHOW **SOLD OUT** THE DOME, TUFNELL PARK – FEBRUARY 23RDALSO ON TOUR WITH DON BROCO THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have today released …
Read More »Ramblin Man Fair announce Caddillac Three
Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2018! This year the festival will move from its traditional end of July slot to the 30th June and 1st July 2018 Ramblin’ Man Fair is pleased to announce the next band …
Read More »Stone Free Festival 2018 – brand new acts announced
Stone Free Festival 2018 – brand new acts announced Stone Free Festival 2018 – Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June Brand New Acts Announced – Buckcherry / Anathema / Orange Goblin / Richie Kotzen / Stone Broken / Tyketto Ginger Wildheart & many, many more Joining Headliners & Special Guests Scorpions / Yes Featuring …
Read More »American Valhalla – The storyof Iggy Pop, Joshua Homme and post pop depression due on DVD in March
Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to release American Valhalla – the vivid documentary tracing the musical journey of Iggy Pop and Joshua Homme – on DVD and digital formats on March 9. Something miraculous happens when two kindred spirits collaborate…which is exactly what happened when Iggy Pop and Queens Of …
Read More »Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters – Live at David Lynch’s Festival of disruption DVD due for release
On February 9th 2018 Eagle Rock Entertainment release Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Live At David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption, available to own for the first time on DVD & Digital Video. Filmed as part of one of Los Angeles’s most anticipated cultural events, David Lynch’s inaugural Festival …
Read More »Amplified Festival Sunday Special Guest Announcement
Amplified Festival announce Sunday’s Special Guests and end of Early Bird Tickets. Cotswolds Based Amplified Festival have announced their Sunday Main stage support act for this years festival as SULPHER. Bursting onto the scene in 2003 with their ground-breaking and stunning debut album Spray… ‘a riotous blend of industrial hard …
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