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Metal Blade Records to be inducted into “The Hall of Heavy Metal History”! As part of Metal Blade Records’ 35th anniversary celebration in 2017, “The Hall of Heavy Metal History” will induct the label at an all-star ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday, January 18th at the Anaheim Expo Center …

Cult of Luna “Years In A Day” – Announcement   A few years ago we took the decision to keep touring to a minimum. The sole reason was to prevent us from burning out, to keep the flame and the passion burning. But the experiences on the road that we’ve …

Now entering thirty five years on from their beginnings in San Francisco as a power trio known as Rubicon in 1979 onto the five piece Ranger until an enforced name change to Night Ranger in 1982 and apart from a hiatus between 1990-1996, they have steadfastly delivered some prime AOR …

“Unfortunately you have to go through some things to be free”, says Memphis born Eric Gales. “Now, I feel the most free I’ve ever been in life, even more so than when I was a kid”, he opens up. “You gotta help yourself man, once you can help yourself you …

Hard-hitting rockers Eva Plays Dead are excited to reveal their new video for single ‘Bones’, out worldwide now. This week’s Kerrang! Fresh Blood spotlight artist, Eva Plays Dead are concluding a highly memorable year. Notable highlights include shows with New Year’s Day, SOiL, Alien Ant Farm, Steven Battelle (LostAlone) and more. …

H.E.A.T are proud to announce the recording of their yet untitled next album to be released in the year of 2017. Following the release of their previous critically acclaimed album, Tearing Down The Walls, the band have been touring all over the world gaining the reputation of one of the …

On 27 January 2017, Eagle Rock Entertainment release “The Reflektor Tapes” by Arcade Fire released on 2 disc DVD and 2 disc Blu-ray [Cat Nos. EREDV1272, ERBRD5319 respectively]. Details regarding Digital Video release to follow. “The Reflektor Tapes” is a visually stunning and hypnotic documentary about the making of Arcade …

Not a new band, one with quite a history and now unleashing their 7th album. Originally formed in Luxembourg in 1997 and evolved through time from a grunge quartet to become the very different animal that is presented here on this beautiful self-released  Double White Vinyl. The opening track “Birth. …

Hailing from Rochester, New York and trying to bridge the gap between uk82 and 2016 is somewhat of a tall order. Being on the Hells Headbanger’s label the expectation was something a lot more vicious and unruly.  Instead what we have got is a rounded take on the old uk …

Slipping the late, great Jeff Healey’s Holding On: A Heal My Soul Companion into the CD tray resembles throwing open the door to your much missed brother. As rich melted Bourneville chocolate mixed with liberal doses of sweetened marshmallow, this is an album not to have on as background music. …

Bloodstock Releases Remaining VIP Tix & Announces 2017 Payment Plan   With Christmas almost upon us, BLOODSTOCK HQ is a-buzz with 2017 planning.  The remaining VIP ticket allocation is now available for purchase, as well as VIP upgrades for those who’ve already purchased their weekend ticket.  Don’t hang around to …

Away from the German market, the temporary ice rink and the giant ferris wheel, the queue outside Cardiff University’s Great Hall snakes around the corner without a hint of Christmas in sight apart from the odd heavy metal ugly sweater – oh, and the brass band who are successfully irritating …

We are delighted to announce that London’s finest nutty boys, Madness will close our 10th birthday party on Sunday night on the Pallet Stage. Bearded Theory will reverberate with the sounds of classic hits including ‘Our House’, ‘Baggy Trousers’ and ‘One Step Beyond’. We are also proud to announce a …

With the announcement last year that drummer and songwriter Neil Peart no longer wanted to tour and the subsequent R40 farewell tour over, Rush fans have not had the best of years. To fill the gap and ease the pain slightly, the band have released a 40th Anniversary edition of their commercial …

Double A Side Single: “Fingers Burned/Bullet” Release Date: 31st March 2017 UK Tour Dates April 2017 Headline At Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival – Feb 2017 Toseland is pleased to announce the release of double A side “Fingers Burned/Bullet” on March 31st 2017. The release will feature “Fingers Burned”, taken …

Esprit D’Air Releases Comeback Single “Rebirth” London-based space metal band Esprit D’Air release their comeback single, “Rebirth”, performing in Paris and London to celebrate. Esprit D’Air have just dropped their new single, “Rebirth” on their new official VEVO channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHwPN9xdxQc “Rebirth” is now out worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and Google …

Tilberi, the three song EP by Iceland’s Solstafir, starts out slowly, almost melancholic, and highly melodic. As with it’s contemporaries in the sonic land of atmospheric post-metal, Tilberi‘s tracks quickly evolve into something deeper, compelling one to listen further. Tilberi‘s mix is raw, retaining an almost ‘demo’ quality muddiness in …

HEAVY SCOTLAND just got all the heavier with the addition of Finntroll, Destruction, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Ingested. Held at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange between the 1st-2nd April, they join the already hard hitting line-up that’s set to make this the go-to Scottish metal festival in 2017. They join: Behemoth (UK/EIRE Exclusive) …

Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics unveil This is Creep video a homage to Scott Weiland  “The Man With Stars On His Knees” is coming out very soon, and a huge influence on the record came from 90’s rock. Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam amongst others all played …

When you hear the name Dropkick Murphys, you think loud, Celtic punk / rock and roll party music and as always there’s plenty of that, but there’s a more thoughtful side to the band too.  They established the Claddagh fund in 2009 – a charity to help support addiction recovery …