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Italy’s stoner rock torchbearers BLACK RAINBOWS are revealing today the details of their upcoming new album Stellar Prophecy. This new effort from the fuzzy trio follows closely the 2015 release of their fourth full-length “Hawkdope” on Heavy Psych Sounds.     BLACK RAINBOWS‘ frontman Gabriele Fiori comments: “Stellar Prophecy is …

“West of Flushing, South of Frisco” is the debut album from newcomers Supersonic Blues Machine, and it’s one hell of a debut – a stunningly good album featuring plenty of special guests.  Supersonic Blues Machine are Bassist/producer Fabrizio Grossi, Guitarist/singer Lance Lopez and Drummer Kenny Aronoff.  The three members have …

Tonight’s gig had a very early start – 6pm doors with the first band on stage at 6.15pm.  Sadly being a weeknight then this inevitably meant most people didn’t arrive in time to see the first band.  Opening act Imperial Age therefore played to a tiny number of people which …

Wendy James Studio Album: “The Price Of The Ticket” Release date: 19th February 2016 Featuring Members of The Patti Smith Group, Sex Pistols, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Iggy & The Stooges. “Wendy James’ new album ‘The Price Of The Ticket’ is brave and tender, artful and wild, …

After the success of their 2014 studio album release, the critically acclaimed ‘No Going Back’, punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers are set to tour the UK in February and March 2016, with support from Ricky Warwick and The Fighting Hearts.   The band have also launched a Pledge campaign …

On Christmas Day in 1975, a young man from London by the name of Stephen Percival Harris decided to form his own band. That band was Iron Maiden. Four decades, sixteen studio albums, numerous critically acclaimed tours and one specialist beer later, he must wonder what he’d let himself in …

Abbath, the supergroup founded by Norway’s iconic black metal front-man Abbath Doom Occulta after his split with Immortal, hit the web last week and it is killer! The aptly named “Abbath” was streaming in full online and is set for release January 22nd worldwide. I’ve had a chance to have …

Five years after an acclaimed Los Asesinos del Sur, Polish death black metal barbarians STILLBORN are back with a refreshed line-up and presenting a new full-length Testimonio de Bautismo. When others hide behind the veil of hypocrisy and conformism, they return to spread the truth and spit venom…!!! Seven new, furious, …

It’s been over a year since Brutai released their blazing single ‘Relapse’. They’ve been busy recording their new album, auditioning for a new bassist and now they’re back with a full line-up and a new single on the way. https://youtu.be/tl–9wnL0Nk “…few of the genre’s current protagonists can match Brutai when …

Big Boy Bloater and The LiMiTs will be releasing their new album Luxury Hobo on Provogue/ Mascot Label Group (Joe Bonamassa, Black Stone Cherry, Walter Trout, Monster Truck) on 26th February 2016.  With a fascination for textures and subtle narratives Luxury Hobo sees Bloater in a tougher, deeper and more …

Industrial Metal outfit Killus are back this year after a long period of touring in Europe. The band returns with a renewed image due to the release of their new album Ultrazombies, which will be released in the following dates: RELEASE DATES Spain: 07/03/2016 Europe & Worldwide: 28/03/2016 Some confirmed …

Rude Records is revealing today a new track out of the ‘Music For Boobies’ compilation: Danko Jones’ ‘Wild Woman’ in a new, unreleased version featuring Lacuna Coil’s very own Cristina Scabbia. Danko comments: “It is an honour to have the one and only Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil grace us with her vocals …

BABYMETAL, the metal dance unit that had successfully performed a total of 25 shows across 10 countries on their World Tour last year, will be releasing a new album worldwide simultaneously and can today announce the title is ‘METAL RESISTANCE’. (More details to be disclosed on a later date.) On …

A cold damp January Saturday evening in Dublin can only mean one thing. It’s that time of year again; Metal 2 The Masses Ireland; that time when the hibernating beasts of the Irish metal scene awake from their winter slumber and begin the new quest to sally forth on a …

Spinefarm Records continues to expand its presence and to grow its roster by adding a diverse array of bands. The label is proud to welcome Royal Thunder, The Browning, and Helhorse. Royal Thunder’s unique, genre-bending sound has been turning heads since guitarist Josh Weaver founded the band in Atlanta, GA.  …

‘URSA’ is the seventh and latest album from Italy’s atmospheric death/doom metal purveyors, Novembre, and is set for release on 1st April on Peaceville Records on CD and vinyl. After a period of inactivity since 2007’s ‘The Blue’, which involved the departure of longstanding member Giuseppe Orlando, Novembre returns with …

Influential Louisiana death/thrash trio OPPROBRIUM (formerly known as Incubus) is now streaming the remastered reissue of the band’s landmark 1988 debut album Serpent Temptation in full! The album can be streamed in its entirety via Cvlt Nation HERE. Released at the height of extreme metal’s reign, the pioneering deaththrash record Serpent Temptation has …

Finnish Death/Black Metallers ILLUSIONS DEAD have teamed with Metal Underground for the premiere of new song “The Way of the Deceiver.” Stream it HERE. ILLUSIONS DEAD will release debut album Celestial Decadence on February 8, 2016. The album will be available digitally and on limited edition CD (200 copies) through the group’s Bandcamp page. Check …

After crushing 2015 under their feet, 2016 sees goth rockers Ashestoangels turn a new leaf as they release single ‘Find Hell‘. The game-changing track marks a transition towards a new phase for the band, as they prepare to release their stunning fourth studio album. The as yet untitled album will be …

UK Show Tues 5 Apr: UK – 100 Club, London – TICKETS   “Monster Truck is one of the few really great down to earth rock ‘n’ roll bands… they’re hard, soulful and heavy” –  Slash   “Monster Truck is the Real deal. Familiar. Comfortable. Like an old pair of gig …