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Seminal British heavy metal trio Raven, who last year celebrated their 40th anniversary, have confirmed the release their first new studio album for five years ‘ExtermiNation’ will be issued on Steamhammer / SPV on April 27.  It will be available as a 14-track CD, a digipak (with bonus track), a …

Latvian blackened pagans Skyforger release their new album, ‘Senprūsija’, on April 6 via Thunderforge Records. Frontman Peter said of the new album, the title of which translates into English as ‘Old Prussia’: “[It] is dedicated to the Prussians, the now extinct third Baltic nation. For us Latvians and Lithuanians, the …

German Heavy Metallers Wizard To Reissue Four Studio Albums  German True Heavy Metallers Wizard will reissue their four studio albums in 2015, via Limb Music. New editions of: ‘Bound By Metal’ (1999), ‘Head Of The Deceiver’ (2001), ‘Odin’ (2003) and ‘Magic Circle’ (2005), have been remastered by Markus Teske (Vanden …

Gabriel Management presents the new Evil Spell Records release: Erazor “Dust Monuments” “Dust Monuments”, the brand new, second studio album of the German Black/Thrash Metal act Erazor, is out now via Evil Spell Records / Undercover Records, and is available as CD and limited edition LP format (tape version will follow). …

Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti has confirmed his second solo release with his band TREMONTI, following the worldwide success of the 2012 debut ‘All I Was’. New album ‘Cauterize’ will be released on June 8 via Fret 12 Records. The record features Mark Tremonti on vocals/guitars, Eric Friedman on guitars, Wolfgang Van …

Last of The Dogs are an Indie Rock band from Crewe, Cheshire. They are holding an album launch party for their debut E.P. Evil Never Sleeps this Saturday (28th March) at Percy’s Cafe Bar at the Star Hotel, Whitchurch. This is a free entry show with a guest band, food …

A powerhouse new band is about to emerge on the hard rock/metal scene. Introducing AUDIOTOPSY, featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne, Hell Yeah), drummer Matt McDonough (Mudvayne), vocalist Billy Keeton (Skrape) and bassist Perry Stern.   The band recently completed the recording process for their debut album, expected out summer 2015. …

Hailing from Trenton, New Jersey, resident favorites BEYOND DISHONOR have spent the last few years making a worthy name for themselves – not just locally, but nationally. After what seems like an eternity of anxiously awaiting its release, fans will be able to own a copy of the band’s highly-anticipated …

It was back at the tail end of 2012 that I was introduced to “a whole lot of rock and roll mixed with dirty riffs and skanky licks” when I reviewed Mammoth Mammoth’s previous album… and I enjoyed it a lot. Fast forward a little over two years, and it’s …

Last week the lineup for the second edition of Motorhead’s “Motorboat” was revealed.  Known for their amazing lineups on the cruise, it was only fitting that Motor Sister is part of the bill.  The band will bring the songs of Mother Superior to the high seas for the first time.  …

The first four bands to appear at this year’s instalment of the Perverting The Innocent one-dayer have been announced. This year’s event takes place on Saturday September 12, once again at Fibber Magee’s in the heart of Dublin.  Confirmed to play so far are German death metallers Chapel Of Disease and Casket, …

Ever wanted to get married at Download? Well now you can! (well, unofficially at least…) It’s one of the new entertainment features at the Donington festival this year to be placed in the Village  – an inflatable Church for all of your matrimonial needs. But that’s not all – you …

Tuska Festival taking place in Suvilahti, Helsinki, has managed to book a crop of trailblazing cult acts that have been all over the media the past few days. Taking the stage at this year’s event at Suvilahti will be Mortus (MEX), Crepuscular (MEX), Eternal Dusk (UK), Grey (GER), Yvaeh (MY), Blast (SWE/FIN), …

Barnyard Boogiemen Steve ‘N’ Seagulls Go From Viral Sensation to Signed Act What became a genuine international phenomenon actually started out on a farm in central Finland; in a barn, to be precise… There, in said barn, a bunch of like-minded countrymen—with the emphasis on “country”—played a customized version of AC/DC’s …

UDR Music celebrates the 40th anniversary of guitar god TOMMY BOLIN’s classic solo album Teaser with a deluxe triple-vinyl set – the TEASER 40th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Box Set! TOMMY BOLIN – recognized for his work with groups such as Zephyr, The James Gang, and Deep Purple – was a …

Situated off the beaten track, the courtyard outside the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham is certainly one of the few places I don’t mind queueing to get into a show. With a few benches, umbrellas with patio heaters and the public bar everything adds up for a relaxed atmosphere leading up …

Last Friday saw the release of the highly anticipated album Ultraluminal from CITY OF SHIPS.  Today the band premieres their new video for the song “Alarm” exclusively on Diffuser.FM.  Check out the video premiere HERE.   Another song from the album “The Light You Stole” can be streamed HERE.   …

On a freezing cold Mother’s Day this hard rocking mama took a little time out from her family celebrations to head out and catch a few bands – led by NWOBHM legends Angel Witch, fresh from their appearance just across the Irish Sea at Hammerfest just two days earlier and …

Calling all drummers! Here is your chance to ask a professional member of your musical tribe those million dollar questions that keep you up at night! SOILWORK’s drummer, celebrated clinician and drum teacher Dirk Verbeuren sits down for an exclusive Q&A on Monday, March 30th at 3:30pm (PT) / 6:30 …

Legendary Scottish blues rockers Nazareth are the latest classic act to be added to the bill for this year’s Steelhouse Festival, which takes place an Hafod-Y-Dafal (outside Ebbw Vale) on July 25 and 26. They are joined by young retro-blasters The Treatment and South Wales’ own ballistic blues duo Henry’s Funeral Shoe …