Opening the show tonight are German duo The Picturebooks. A few technical issues do nothing to dampen the band’s enthusiasm. Supporting Monster Truck will help gain them a new following. After a short set, highlights were ‘Bad Habits Die Hard’ and ‘Your Kisses Burn Like Fire’. If they seem like an …
Read More »Triverse Massacre – Interview
Brit riff beasts Triverse Massacre make their mark with the release of their new EP Hades, out 26th May. We sat down for a chat and got the guys to fill us in on their background…. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? We have Liam Stark on …
Read More »The Picturebooks – Home is a Heartache
After more than two years on the road touring their debut album, The Picturebooks have returned with their new album, Home is a Heartache, which made its official release on 10th March 2017. Much like their first record, this German duo continue to provide an eclectically rare sound, whilst still …
Read More »X Japan Take Over London for the Release of ‘We Are X’
X JAPAN Take Over London for the Release of ‘We Are X’ & Epic Wembley Show OST: Out Now! – DVD ‘We Are X’ 1st May They’ve done it again! “X Japan deliver a unique, moving experience.” – My Global Mind Stealing Number 1 in 9 countries on …
Read More »Harlott Launches 2nd Single ‘The Penitent’ etc
HARLOTT Launches 2nd Single ‘The Penitent’! New Album ‘Extinction’ out April, 7th! Welcome New Guitarist Jake Weber! On April 7th, Australian Thrashers HARLOTT will release their new album ‘Extinction‘ worldwide via Metal Blade Records! HARLOTT return with a harrowing offering of Thrash Metal, and a bleak interpretation of mankind’s future. A blistering assault …
Read More »Metallica announce UK and Europe tour dates
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 16, 2017 – Metallica today announced the European leg of their WorldWired Tour in support of their new album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct. The tour kicks off with two shows in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on September 4th and 6th. Norway’s Kvelertak will be support …
Read More »Dew-Scented Announce New Drummer – Marc Dzierzon
DEW-SCENTED Announces New Drummer! European Tour with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Kicking off Shortly! Multinational Thrashers DEW-SCENTED Have Announced a New Drummer to Their Ranks. Comments singer Leif Jensen: “We are excited to announce Marc Dzierzon as new drummer for Dew-Scented. As you might have noticed, we have been going back …
Read More »Necromancing the Stone’s Ryan “Bart” Williams gives scenic tour of Santa Monica while performing “Ritualistic Demise” bass-play-through
Necromancing the Stone’s Ryan “Bart” Williams gives scenic tour of Santa Monica while performing “Ritualistic Demise” bass-play-through Necromancing the Stone – featuring current/former members of Arsis (James Malone, guitars), The Absence (Jeramie Kling, drums), The Black Dahlia Murder (Ryan “Bart” Williams, bass) and Brimstone Coven (guitarist Justin Wood and vocalist “Big” John Williams) – is currently on tour with …
Read More »Illimitable Dolor – Illimitable Dolor
Illimitable Dolor release an amazing self titled album which is a wonderful tribute to former musician and fellow The Slow Death band member Greg Williamson, who sadly passed away a while ago Penned by Stuart Prickett (Guitar/Keys and Vocals) these four monumental tracks are as fine …
Read More »Tuska 2017 confirms a plethora of bands including Triptykon, Soilwork & Impaled Nazarene
TUSKA 2017 – TRIPTYKON, SOILWORK, ROTTEN SOUND AND MANY OTHERS ADDED – Tuska 20th Anniversary at Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland on 30.6.-2.7.2017 – Triptykon, Soilwork, Impaled Nazarene, Rotten Sound, Brother Firetribe and more Tuska’s 20th Anniversary program keeps on getting sweeter, as a bunch of new Artists have been added to …
Read More »Eternal Fear – Killing Time
Sweden’s Eternal Fear return with their fifth studio album release “Killing Time”, an opus that sees them continue on an upward spiral. Fashions come and go, fads hit the spotlight, only to fade away as time marches on but that classic Metal riff never fails …
Read More »The Parallax Method – interview
UK modern instrumental prog crew drop their captivating new concept EP, The Squid, on Friday 12th May. We got the guys to fill us in on their background: What is the full band line-up? Instrumental Prog Rock trio: Danny Beardsley – guitars, Dave Wright – drums and Ben Edis – bass. How …
Read More »Tarja – Koko, London – 10th March 2017
Tonight was the second UK date for Tarja, and the attendance was good – by the time she came on stage moving around the venue was difficult due to the packed crowd. The support act on this leg of her European tour is My Own Ghost, a band from Luxembourg. …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland – Heat 5, 11/03/2017 – Summary & Interviews
Saturday night saw the 5th instalment of this years Metal 2 The Masses showcase at Fibber Magees in Dublin. With one band unable to play the playing field was reduced to 4 groups vying for a place in the semi final. First up are M2TM returnees Antidotes. Fronted by Stephen …
Read More »Bad Ass Bash – Snooty Fox Club, Wakefield, 4/3/17.
An earlier start with almost twice as many bands as the previous day saw a mad dash for a Wetherspoons fry up before heading off once again to the Snooty Fox Club. On arrival a line up change saw planned third band Cadence Noir opening proceedings as they were two …
Read More »Bad Ass Bash – Snooty Fox Club,Wakefield, 3/3/17.
A welcome return for me to Wakefield for the annual Bad Ass Bash saw all the bands booked by event organiser Martin Short playing for free with the proceeds once again going to Ian’s Chain and chART charities. Seventeen bands for only £14.50 was a sure fire bargain with proceedings …
Read More »DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – to play ‘Ocean Machine’ in full at London’s Hammersmith Apollo
Devin Townsend Project have announced that their show at London’s legendary Eventim Hammersmith Apollo on the 17th March will feature the first full live airing of the album ‘Ocean Machine’, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, as a UK exclusive. Watch Devin reveal the news in this sort clip: …
Read More »Biters release new song, ‘Stone Cold Love’
Atlanta rockers BITERS have released a new song, ‘Stone Cold Love’ from their upcoming studio album, ‘The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be’. Check it out… https://youtu.be/SFY2j22YGJQ ‘The Future…’ is set to hit stores on 19th May via Earache Records. The album, produced by Dan Dixon, is the follow-up …
Read More »Motionless In White unveil new song, album details
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have unveiled a new video for ‘LOUD (Fuck It)’ taken from their forthcoming album, ‘Graveyard Shift’, set for release via Roadrunner Records on 5th May – https://youtu.be/5DpKFLG8p3Y The album is available to pre-order from today at https://miw.lnk.to/GraveyardShift with all pre-orders receiving instant downloads of ‘LOUD (Fuck It)’, …
Read More »Wednesday 13 adds Dublin/Belfast shows
WEDNESDAY 13 is set to make a return to Dublin and Belfast for two shows before headlining Download’s Dogtooth stage at Donington Park in June. The shows will follow the release of upcoming new studio album, ‘Condolences’, which is set for release on 2nd June 2017. Dates line up as …
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