Brit metallers ARCHIVES unleash their alluring debut album, Decay, on Friday 10th December. Prior to this, the hefty quintet have just released their compelling new single, Eulogy. Coming at you from Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland and born in 2020, ARCHIVES feature Adam Holland (Vocals), Stewart Ferguson (Lead Guitar/Clean …
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So one of my final reviews this year sees 2021 end in a fairytale dream come true courtesy of Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell who fell in love onstage and married following a whirlwind musical romance. Their recently released The Language Of Curiosity album was written, recorded, engineered, played and …
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Adorned with yet another beautifully crafted front cover, OM&M return after two years with their seventh album and it’s an absolute humpdinger. Now let’s get something out into the open before we start. Most of you who know me will know my base genre, and I will admit now that …
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The Hot Damn! Billed as an all-female rock supergroup but judging by their performance on latest single ‘I Didn’t Like You Anyway’ released today on December 3rd 2021 via Rock People Management, I’m inclined to say they are more like a fiesty fantastic four! Their debut single ‘Dance Around’ was …
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With Christmas fast approaching and a New Year on the not too distant horizon it's time to write your Wishlist. Have a listen to our Spotify Playlist. You may well find some Christmas Crackers …… to add to that list and if you have been a good little rocker then Santa might just bring you what you ask for!
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Rising alternative duo, THE CHRONICLES OF MANIMAL AND SAMARA surge forward with the video for their new single, The Prophet . Check out the engrossing video for the track, here – https://youtu.be/_KP6FGRCYSk . Born at the beginning of 2020, THE CHRONICLES OF MANIMAL AND SAMARA (TCOMAS) are based in London. …
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BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCE NINE MORE BANDS & TICKET DEPOSIT SCHEME As the days shorten and we inch ever closer to 2022, BLOODSTOCK is ready to announce yet another clutch of bands who’ll grace the stages at Catton Park next August. The legendary KILLING JOKE are Sunday’s Ronnie James Dio main stage special guests. Cited as an influence …
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Nocturna is the new Euro-metal sensation focused on the duality of founder and frontwomen Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight, both pictured in the beautiful artwork. Their powerful voices and charismatic personalities stand out on the whole record, each one with a very distinct tone. ‘Daughters of the Night’ mixes Gothic Symphonic and Power metal elements, alternating between fast & heavy neck-breaking episodes and intense, piano-oriented ballads. The …
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Postpone “The Epic Apocalypse Tour” to 2023 Once again, symphonic metal titans, EPICA are forced to reschedule their co-headline tour with Apocalyptica due to the still ongoing restrictions in various countries that make it impossible to plan a 2-month-long tour run across Europe and 17 countries. To ensure the safety of their fans in …
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TOMORROW’S GHOSTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER:FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM THE GOTH-ROCK ORIGINALS JOIN THE 2022 LINE-UP ALSO FEATURING:Very Special GuestsGHOST DANCE + INTO A CIRCLE + BALAAM AND THE ANGEL+EVIL BLIZZARD PRESENT ‘BLIZZOWEEN’ + BOOTBLACKS + ALL MY THORNSWITH MORE TBA @ Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Friday 28th October – …
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Powerhouse melodic hard rock quartet Giant is set to unleash their highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Shifting Time’, on 21st January 2022 via Frontiers Music Srl. The song ‘Let Our Love Win’ is available now as a single and video. Giant – “Let Our Love Win” – Official Music Video …
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New Jersey six-piece FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY — Joseph Badolato [vocals], Patrick Sheridan [guitar], Timothy Howley [guitar], Will Putney [guitar], Peter Blue Spinazola [bass], and Josean Orta Martinez [drums] — will release their sixth album “Oh What the Future Holds” on January 14th via Nuclear Blast. In support of the new record, the band have announced a headline tour throughout Europe and the UK in May 2022. The band will be …
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LEADFINGER release new single ‘Girl On A Bus’, out now on Golden Robot Records Leadfinger – Girl on a Bus Australian rock band LEADFINGER are due to release their fantastic new album in early 2022 through Golden Robot Records, their first since the highly regarded 2016 album, Friday Night Heroes.In the lead-up, the band …
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earMUSIC proudly announces a remarkable re-release series of the (almost) entire ANNIHILATOR catalogue.” METAL II” is the Kick-Off to this long-termed campaign which will unveil special configurations, additional bonus material + exclusive and previously unheard new tunes from the band.ANNIHILATOR is a Canadian heavy metal/thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in …
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UK modern metallers, COLLECTED, are braced for ascension with the release of their mesmerising debut EP, Say When, which arrives on Friday 18th February 2022. Ever since their formation, COLLECTED have pushed the envelope, in an ever-evolving fashion, to draw in influence from a raft of genres such as progressive …
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UK heavy hitters APOLLO STANDS have finally released their eagerly anticipated new album, Interstellar, out now. With the band on the up, we asked the guys to introduce themselves: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Apollo Stands are: Alexei Swatman – Guitar/Vocals/Keys Olly …
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SLEAZE-FLAMENCO FAVOURITES GYPSY PISTOLEROS PREPARE FOR THE BATTLE FOR CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE! ☝️ GYPSY PISTOLEROS the swashbuckling renegade flamenco rock rumba punk ‘n’ roll pioneers are aiming for the Xmas No.1 spot with a cracking version of the world anthem, Livin la Vida Loca!These sleazers are unashamedly going for a Christmas hit, with …
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Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman receives Doctorate and a 20ft Mural was unveiled in his honour plus Killing Joke UK support acts confirmed including Brix Smith Cheltenham celebrates one of its own Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman receives Doctorate and 20ft high mural painted in his honour The Cotswolds area has produced a number of …
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The Howling Tides Release ‘White Crow’ into the Wild & Announce a New Headline Gig Award-Winning, dynamic, 4-piece hard rockers, The Howling Tides —from Staffordshire in the UK — are proud to release their brand-new single ‘White Crow’: out now. The band are also delighted to announce their biggest headline gig to date: see below …
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Troy Redfern replaces Limehouse Lizzy on The Sweet’s Hellraiser December UK Tour The Sweet continue their Hellraiser UK tour at Birmingham Town Hall on Thursday, December 2nd. Tickets are available from www.thegigcartel.com. This is Sweet’s first major outing since restrictions were eased due to the global pandemic. Due to illness, Limehouse Lizzy will no longer be appearing as guests …
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