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Ramblin’ Man Fair have announced more acts…. Black Star Riders (Special Guests / UK Festival Exclusive) Danny Worsnop Aaron Keylock Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown Lionize   Announced acts to date are: Friday 28th July Planet Rock Main Stage Saxon (Main Stage Headliner) Y&T Last in Line Graham Bonnet Band …

Saturday night saw the second heat of Metal 2 The Masses Ireland take place at Fibber Magees and with 4 new bands  to the competition (of the 5) taking part, it was a night of new discoveries and crunching rock and metal. With the straws drawn, Dublin metal troop Outbreak …

It doesn’t matter how many times you attend, there’s something special about watching a gig in the belly of a boat. Bristol’s Thekla is one of the city’s most renowned venues and anticipation is high; it’s the last night of the headliner’s tour and sold out to boot. As the …

With three lauded self-releases already, your first label release – as is the case with the latest Wille & The Bandits release Steal –­­ the impulse to play it safe may be tempting. Not enticing enough apparently. Steal is an out-and-out rocker of an album that’s been spliced, diced and spiced …

Since their formation in Essen 1984, Kreator have consistently delivered an impressive caustic catalogue of thrash metal, proving that the Germans do it better than anyone else and Gods Of Violence their fourteenth studio album shows they are still at the forefront of that genre. Currently available on Nuclear Blast …

So goes the age-old joke: “I wonder what it would be like to live in Bath…” “Well, probably rather wet.” Thing is, the city lives up to its name tonight as the South West is caught up in a sharp, heavy shower that leaves everything soggier than your favourite digestive when …

Atlanta’s rock n’ roll animals BITERS are set to join fellow Atlanta natives BLACKBERRY SMOKE on their tour of the UK & Europe this Spring.  BLACKBERRY SMOKE’s frontman, Charlie Starr tells us “We’re extremely excited to bring the Georgia boogie to everyone in the UK and Europe with our brethren, BITERS.  …

Ladies and gentleman it is time for the second album release ‘Arakhne’ from the enchanting Enemy of Reality and it is a killer of an album for all you Greek mythology and arachnid fans. The title of the album ‘Arakhne’ gives the fans a glimpse into the web of music …

I spoke to Mia, singer with Mohawk radio to talk about the band’s new EP and plans for the year.. Mohawk Radio are probably a new name for most music fans in the UK.  Can you tell us a bit about the band? We started when I moved over here …

TEQUILA MOCKINGBYRD SIGN TO OFF YER ROCKA RECORDINGS Debut album “Fight And Flight” out 24th March 2017 “That is incredible; those girls are so talented… what a voice… I love it!” ‐ Lzzy Hale, Halestorm “Feisty as fuck and hugely entertaining” – Classic Rock Magazine, UK “This is just fantastic” …

REGULUS BRING THE GROOVE WITH NEW ALBUM, “QUADRALITH”ON 17TH MARCH 2017 BLUESY STONER RIFF ALBUM TO COINCIDE WITH FIRST LEG OF UK TOUR SINGLE “DOMINION” DIGITALLY RELEASED 10 FEB. 2017 In today’s ever-changing, genre-shifting world of rock and metal, REGULUS are one of those bands with a no holds barred …

As 2017 settles in, four more brutal bands are locked in for August’s best metal weekender; BLOODSTOCK! Swedish metal marauders, SOILWORK are confirmed for a main stage slot at Catton Park. Frontman Björn ‘Speed’ Strid tells us “We are really thrilled to return to UK soil after a killer mini-tour …

Last Great Dreamers Announce UK Tours in March & April  with The Quireboys & Bang Tango    Last Great Dreamers kick off 2017 in style and are confirmed as special guests on two UK tours – The Quireboys and Bang Tango. “We are very excited to be going out on both of these tours, performing live is what it’s …

First up on tonight’s varied bill was Long John and the killer blues collective.  As the name suggests, they’re a Blues act, and I have to say they’re a damn good one.  They’ve got good strong tunes and great vocals, so it’s a really good start to the night. Next …

Today in rock history Wednesday 1st February 1937 – Born on this day, Ray Sawyer, vocals, Dr Hook. 1938 – Born on this day, Jimmy Carl Black, drums, Frank Zappa. 1950 – Born on this day, Mike Campbell, guitar, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. 1963 – 17 year-old Neil Young …

It seems like forever since Download Festival last made an announcement of bands, but good things come to those who wait and the bigwigs have officially made their first announcement of 2017 – and what an announcement! 48 new bands have been added to the bill including several big names …

Metal 2 The Masses Ireland kicked off with aplomb on Saturday night at Fibber Magees in Dublin. The opening night is always one of those, what’s the crowd gonna be like? kind of nights and thankfully, the support was in full force as the throngs gathered to check out the …

Amplified Open Air Festival launches / New bands added to line-up / Day splits announced / Early bird tickets now on sale What? Amplified is an exciting new three-day rock/metal festival featuring a top quality line-up of chart-topping artists, breaking new bands, great food and drink, and excellent amenities. When? …

High flying post-hardcorers GREYHAVEN return with their new video ‘Brother’, it lands in just a few weeks. We had a talk with the guys about their history and future plans: What is the full band lineup, who plays what? Sam Paterson – Vocals Alex Hills – Guitar Jim White – …

Times Have Changed, Brooks’ first album in ten years, carries with it the weight of grown perspective and time spent perfecting old material. Brooks worked it with Steve Jordan, whose work runs from Keith Richards to Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and Eric Clapton. “I decided to go to Memphis and …