Dundee based thrashers Virus who formed in 1986 show no signs of slowing down, point proven and driven home by Evilution Apocalypse, taken from their forthcoming album of the same name. A sizzling six minutes start with a calm before the storm acoustic intro, followed by a melodic guitar piece …
Read More »Second Cities – Love And War (single)
Snapping at the heels of their last single ‘Oceans (Elemental Hero Bubbleman)’ comes the riff-heavy monster ‘Love And War’ from Birmingham based ragers Second Cities. This song does all it needs to do in just over three minutes of grooves that writhe and churn around thumping drum patterns and a …
Read More »They Called Him Zone reveal new single!
Pulling from New Order and Jesus and Mary Chain to Nine Inch Nails, THEY CALLED HIM ZONE have knitted a textured sound that sets them well apart from the horde. The band have meticulously crafted a sound that is imaginative, while harnessing their genuine ability to write a killer tune. …
Read More »Ward XVI – Imago (single)
If you thought that The Art Of Manipulation, debut album from Ward XVI was insane, then just wait until the follow up Metamorphosis hits the street on Sept.25th 2020.
Read More »Jim Kirkpatrick – Ballad Of A Prodigal Son (single)
Jim Kirkpatrick, best known for being guitarist in FM, also Rhino's Revenge and Bernie Marsden returns to his solo work with new single 'Ballad Of A Prodigal Son', a taster for a twelve track album of the same name to be released on Sept. 4th 2020.
Read More »WACKEN WORLD WIDE – Announce additional line-up & running order
The world’s biggest mixed reality metal show will happen next week! The event will take place in the originally scheduled W:O:A 2020 festival period from JULY 29 TO AUGUST 1, 2020 and promises a completely new Wacken experience! A full digital approach creates show concepts exclusively designed for a virtual …
Read More »STEVIE R. PEARCE AND THE HOOLIGANS New Album “MAJOR LEAGUE SON OF A BITCH” Out in September!
UK rockers, STEVIE R. PEARCE AND THE HOOLIGANS, have announced the release of their second studio album "MAJOR LEAGUE SON OF A BITCH" on September 24th, 2020. The album sees the introduction of Carl Donoghue and Lance Skybaby to the all new 13 tracks.
Read More »DAMNATION ANGELS Reveal New Song “Rewrite The Future”
UK symphonic metal band DAMNATION ANGELS have released a new song "Rewrite The Future". The track is taken from their impending third album 'Fiber Of Our Being', which is due for release on 31st July 2020.
Read More »New UK research: appeal of rock music grows during lockdown!
Gigs may be off, grassroots venues may be on the edge and bands have endured months of not being able to play music together, but new research conducted for music website and new rock radio station greatmusicstories.com, the brainchild of Guy B, suggests that — for the consumer — the lockdown era has encouraged people to explore new genres of music — and rock has grown in stature as a result.
Read More »U.D.O and the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr – We are one
In just a few weeks time it should have been Wacken Open Air, and one of the acts that was due to perform was former Accept frontman, Udo Dirkschneider with his band U.D.O performing a special set with the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr (the concert band of the German armed forces). …
Read More »Massive Wagons – New Album “House Of Noise” Smashes UK Charts
NEW ALBUM HOUSE OF NOISE DEBUTS IN UK NATIONAL CHART AT #9TREADMILL MARATHON RAISES OVER 400% OF TARGETIN SUPPORT OF MIND CHARITYUK TOUR IN MARCH 2021The unstoppable Lancaster anthemic rock band did it again!!! Massive Wagons’ highly anticipated brand new album House Of Noise was released on Friday 17th July, via Earache …
Read More »JAMES KENNEDY – “Noise Damage: My Life As A Rock ’n’ Roll Underdog” Published By Eye Books
Noise Damage is the story of a half-deaf kid from a tiny, remote village in South Wales who was hailed as a genius by the UK's biggest radio station and headhunted by major record labels, only for the music industry to collapse.
Read More »Motörhead announce ‘Ace Of Spades’ deluxe anniversary reissue!
ACE OF SPADES EXCITING ANNIVERSARY REBIRTH DELUXE COLLECTOR'S BOX-SET AND SPECIAL 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF ACE OF SPADES TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 30th 2020
Read More »ROYAL BLOOD ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WITH WATERBEAR!
Award-winning rock duo, Royal Blood, have announced their scholarship with WaterBear – The College of Music. Hailing from Brighton, Royal Blood have an instant connection to the music college which is based in the famous North Laine area of the city.
Read More »Häxan Release New Video!
Featuring a post-apocalyptic demolition derby – social distancing – oil barrels, tyres and fires – behind the scenes police raids – illegal raves… ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the astonishing yet brilliantly mad Häxan and their new music video, ‘Nine Lives’.https://youtu.be/gVLXK1j9VYw“Listening to the first studio mix of ‘Nine Lives’ just …
Read More »KISS ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR 2021!
KISS END OF THE ROAD 2021 rescheduled and new European dates announced today. With more dates to be added.
Read More »Goldray – Feel The Change
I’ve loved Psychedelic rockers Goldray since the day I heard debut album ‘Rising ‘. An album that accompanied me on my walk to and from work for a good couple of months until, that is, I was handed a pre-release of this absolute monster of their second album ‘Feel The …
Read More »The Big Dirty – The Sex
With a band name like that and a debut album title to, don’t expect to use too many brain cells for The Sex, from Northampton based knobbers The Big Dirty! If you consider yourself a powerful woman that knows what she wants, we recommend you to try with the best …
Read More »FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE Reveal ‘Atlantis’ Album Details!
FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE, have announced the release of their new album 'Atlantis' on 9th October 2020 in physical and digital format via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records under exclusive licence from Metal Mad Music.
Read More »The City Gates – new single Siegfried 1969
Montreal based postpunk band The City Gates present their new single ‘Siegfried 1969‘ on Velouria Recordz. This single previews the bands next album, which is expected to be released in autumn of 2020. Siegfried 1969 features vocals by Alexander Donat of German outfits Vlimmer, Whole and Fir Cone Children Review …
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