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In the leather-bound history of heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll, not only will Michael Monroe have at least one chapter all to himself, but his name will be colourfully threaded throughout, such has been his impact, his appeal and his ongoing never-surrender story; a powerful, inspirational tale told in detail on ‘The Best’ – the first official …

Rammstein will mark the launch of ‘Rammstein: Paris’ with a visit to London to meet fans and sign copies of this long-awaited concert film, first shown theatrically and now available as a multi-format, lavishly-packaged release via Spinefarm Records. This rare event – only the second time Rammstein have undertaken a …

Phil Campbell confirmed for Amplified Festival + exclusive custom ‘Iron Man’ Harley-Davidson to be won in prize draw Amplified Open Air Festival has confirmed its final line-up with the announcement that legendary Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell and his band The B** tard Sons will headline the Red Stripe Main Stage …

Describing themselves as “spawned from Leeds” this group of talented lads are kicking up a storm in the underground scene and beyond. I first saw them live when we played with them at Funeral Fest in 2015 and they have gone from strength to strength since, supporting bands such as …

Code Orange have unveiled their official music video for “Bleeding In The Blur.” The video, which was directed by Max Moore is here for you to enjoy.   Recorded with producers Will Yip at Studio 4 and Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studios, FOREVER debuted earlier this year staking its claim as …

First up tonight was a band that wasn’t part of the tour and weren’t announced till a couple of hours before the show.  The Treatment were playing here tonight as a warm-up before their shows at Hellfest and supporting the Scorpions.  Despite the fact that the venue was almost empty …

LORD OF THE LOST SIGN TO NAPALM RECORDS! New Ensemble Album Coming In Fall 2017! [Lord of the Lost with senior product manager Billie Klein @ the Napalm Records Berlin Office] Napalm Records is proud to welcome a new family member to their ever-expanding artist roster, as LORD OF THE …

Scottish Pirate Metal band Alestorm are back with their new album – their fifth studio album.  If you’ve listened to Alestorm before you’ll probably be expecting songs about Rum, Mead, Wenches, Pirates, Quests and Treasure.  If that’s what you’re expecting then congratulations, you successfully predicted the lyrical content of the …

The Duke of Spook, WEDNESDAY 13 has premiered a new video clip for ‘Cruel To You’, another new track taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Condolences’ which is set for release on 2nd June via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.  Check out the clip here –  Wednesday tells us “I’m really excited for everyone to …

  Biters a Punk/Rock ‘n’ Roll band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009 release their second album ‘The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be‘ via Earache Records today (19th May 2017). This follows their critically acclaimed 2015 début album ‘Electric Blood’ and several EPs. Energetic live performances with tales of …

WO FAT TO TOUR IN JUNE WO FAT is pleased to announce that they will be embarking on a tour of the Eastern United States this June. The tour will consist of 8 dates and will culminate with the band’s appearance at Maryland Doomfest. The band commented  “We’re stoked to …

Orlando, Florida six-piece Thomas Wynn and The Believers have shared an intimate acoustic performance of Heartbreak Alley, which is taken from their new album ‘Wade Waist Deep’, out on 19 May 2017 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group  (Joe Bonamassa, Black Stone Cherry, Beth Hart, Gov’t Mule, JJ Grey and Mofro, Monster Truck). Speaking about …

On 21st July the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will release their new album Lay It On Down on Provogue (Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, Walter Trout, Eric Gales) It’s 2017, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd is reaching unstoppable momentum – the proof is all over his eighth solo album, Lay It On …

BEARDED THEORY are delighted to announce that the festival’s 10th Anniversary has completely sold out of admission tickets in every category for the sixth year in a row. A small number of car passes and Tipi camping options are still on sale. Admission tickets are no longer available through any …

IN THIS MOMENT’s sixth studio album ‘Ritual’ is set for release on 21st July via Atlantic Records with first track ‘Oh Lord’ premiering via video on their official YouTube channel – . You can pre-order ‘Ritual’ from today at the following link – https://roadrunnerrecords.lnk.to/itmritual – with all digital pre-orders coming …

It’s Dublin on a Saturday night in May. There’s more than 350 people rammed into Fibber Magees and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the Metal 2 The Masses Ireland Final 2017. Throughout the first half of this year thirty five bands have been whittled down to the last …

London West End Calling! A new feel-good musical is set to open in the capital’s West End in 2018 featuring some of punk’s biggest hits by The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Damned and more. The show is funded by the world’s biggest record label, Universal Music, who have also …

DEVILSKIN following a hugely successful UK tour in March, are proud to announce a pair of intimate shows to coincide with their performance at Download 2017. DEVILSKIN play Ireland with Airbourne before they return to the UK to play the Download Festival on Sunday June 11th at  4pm on the …

French Fast & Dirty Rockers Iron Bastards Unveil New Music Video for “Rock O’Clock” To celebrate the reissue of their second and filthy album ‘Fast & Dangerous’ for Limited LP Edition through Hell Prod (Los Disidentes del Sucio Motel), the French fast & dirty rockers Iron Bastards have unveiled a brand new official music …

Hard Rock/NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band VARDIS have signed a management contract with German ROCK’N’GROWL PROMOTION. The band’s comeback album, “Red Eye“, was released in 2016 via SPV/Steamhammer. Guitarist and singer Steve Zodiac about the signing: “I want to thank everyone who’s worked with us at Hoplite Records for their ability to forge success in difficult circumstances …