Younger metal fans won’t remember the last time Galactic cowboys released an album – that was way back in 2000. Having released six albums and an EP between 1991 and 2000 the band split, and apart from a couple of very brief reunions have been silent for the last seventeen …
Read More »Destruction – Thrash Anthems II
By the title you may think this is a covers album but German thrash metallers Destruction have not remastered some of their finest songs, they have re recorded them and to say they have breathed new life into them is an understatement! Thrash Anthems II was originally a pledge music …
Read More »Cirith Ungol and Angel Witch Bring Frost And Fire to London
CIRITH UNGOL and ANGEL WITCH bring Frost And Fire to London CIRITH UNGOL will make their UK debut at the inaugural Frost And Fire London Festival. They will co-headline the two day event alongside Angel Witch at The Underworld, Camden on Saturday May 12, 2018. Also on the bill are …
Read More »Reuben Archer’s Personal Sin – Petrolhead
Reuben Archer, the Peter Pan of hard rock without a shadow of a doubt has released one of my highlights of 2017 with his studio album Petrolhead from his band Personal Sin. Released by Toxic Records his songwriting suss with Lautrec, Lionheart, Wild Horses and Stampede was pure gold and …
Read More »Legend of the Seagullmen To Release Self-Titled Debut
Legend of the Seagullmen To Release Self-Titled Debut on February 9th via Dine Alone Records First Single “Shipswreck” Streaming Now via Loudwire Genre destroying super-group Legend of the Seagullmen will release their self-titled debut album on February 9, 2018 via Dine Alone Records. Head here to listen to first track …
Read More »Trespass – Footprints In The Rock
2018 is already looking to be a good year for heavy metal as NWOBHM legends Trespass release their brand new studio album Footprints In The Rock via Mighty Music Label and distributed by Target. Formed in Sudbury, Suffolk in 1979 by Mark Sutcliffe, the front man still flies their flag …
Read More »Jesse’s Divide – Other World’s Than These EP
True to its word of the press release announcing “For your all out hard rock enjoyment”, Jesses’s Divide have a sure fire winner with their upcoming release of their four track EP Other World’s Than These, due out on January 26th 2018 on Spotify, iTunes and other online providers Physical …
Read More »Anvil – Pounding The Pavement
Another year and another Anvil album to crank up. Pounding The Pavement, their seventeenth studio release due out on January 19th 2018 via Steamhammer/SPV Records follows Anvil Is Anvil, a statement of who they are and they are still blazing a trail their way! Formed by Lips and Robb Reiner, …
Read More »Bloodstock launches 2018 deposit scheme!
BLOODSTOCK’s a hive of activity this December, with many more exciting band confirmations still to come! Our latest news is the launch of 2018’s very popular ‘deposit scheme’! Launching on Thursday 21st December, BLOODSTOCK’s payment plan helps ease the ‘big lump sum’ shock of paying for your weekend ticket, by …
Read More »Extreme & Dan Reed Network – Academy, Birmingham – 17th December 2017
Tonight kicked off with the awesome Dan Reed Network. With Extreme having the hit, “Get the funk out”, having Dan Reed Network support them is an inspired choice as there’s plenty of funk in their music. Dan Reed and his band clearly love performing and seem to be having just …
Read More »Rose Tattoo – Tatts Live In Brunswick 1982
Now this is how you make a live album! No overdubs, just a furious run through of your finest songs that sound like you are at the gig. Rose Tattoo, one of Australia’s finest exports, formed in Melbourne, Sydney in 1976 are still blazing away with tour dates penned for …
Read More »Morbid Angel – Kingdoms Disdained
Well this is the heaviest and most brutal album I’ve heard for quite some time. Kingdoms Disdained, the ninth and latest studio album from Tampa Bay,Florida death metal band Morbid Angel, founded by original guitarist Trey Azagthoth in 1983. Released by Silver Lining Music, it is a constant assault to …
Read More »Towers of London – Night People, Manchester: 9th December 2017
Eight years since they last played Manchester, London based punk rock band Towers of London are back. There was never any official break-up, more of a hiatus, with a single Shake It released in 2015 and a handful of gigs. They have a new (third) album set for release next …
Read More »Twisted Illusion – Molly’s Smile
Matt Jones, frontman for Twisted Illusion, when he is not screaming his lungs over heavy progressive metal, has a knack of stopping you in your tracks with deft, heart wrenching balladry and he has surpassed himself with ‘Molly’s Smile’. It’s a charity single dedicated to Brian and Claire Mear who …
Read More »Final VIP tickets for Bloodstock now on sale
We’re excited to say that BLOODSTOCK’s first wave of 2018 Serpent’s Lair VIP tickets sold out in record time this year. The second & final wave of VIP ticketing, including a limited amount of VIP upgrades priced at £145 and a limited number of deluxe VIP packages (Octopads, Bellepads and …
Read More »TUSKA 2018 – EMPEROR and others added to the line up.
TUSKA 2018 – EMPEROR AND OTHERS ADDED TO THE LINE UP, DAY TICKETS ON SALE – Tuska festival at Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland 29.6.-1.7.2018 – New additions: Emperor, Stick To Your Guns, The Charm The Fury and Shiraz Lane – Show days of Artists announced, day tickets and two day tickets …
Read More »Blitzkrieg – Reign Of Fire EP
NWOBHM band Blitzkrieg, formed in Leicester in 1980 burst back onto the scene with a two track EP titled Reign Of Fire. Original lead vocalist Brian Ross still captains the ship and his eerie, operatic performance on the title track sets the tone for a five minute heavy metal masterpiece …
Read More »Ramblin’ Man Fair 2018 – announce Prog Line Up
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 first bands …
Read More »Tygers Of Pan Tang – Eleven, Stoke On Trent
Midway through their feline good current UK tour, NWOBHM legends Tygers Of Pan Tang stopped on by to sharpen their claws at Eleven. Run by Paul Hume, Demon guitarist and lead vocalist for Lawless, the year old venue is going from strength to strength and was near full to capacity …
Read More »Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa reveal video for Black Coffee
It has been 4 years since Grammy nominated and number 1 Billboard Blues album Seesaw was released by singer-songwriter and blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart and guitar hero Joe Bonamassa. Since then, they have both been on fire, both in the studio and live. So, the time was perfect to reunite …
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