Only a few years from their 50th anniversary since forming in London 1973 by brothers Chris and Tino Troy, melodic hard rockers Praying Mantis prove they are still a force to be reckoned with judging by this performance for the Keep It Alive album, due for release on Dec.6th 2019 …
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STONEDEAF PRODUCTIONS LTD proudly announces that legendary rockers Terrorvision will be joining us as a special guest at Stonedead Festival 2020! NEWARK SHOWGROUND, SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2020 Stonedead 2020 is an outdoor one day, one stage, monster of a festival where rock music reigns eternal. Stonedead Festival is now firmly …
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Riff juggernaut Pist who released new album ‘Hailz ’ on 8th November through APF Records (Mastiff, Battalions, BongCauldron, Desert Storm) have posted a lyric video for new single ‘Fools Gave Chase’ which you can watch now on the video link above. Links: Facebook Instagram Youtube Bandcamp
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UK Newcomers, NEPHILIM, take from the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Killswitch Engage and Asking Alexandria. The emerging fivesome have just released their stunning debut album, Demonic Society. With this in mind, we asked the band for a little background detail: What is the full band line-up, who sings …
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Rising Irish Hard Rockers ELEMENT X have just released their engrossing new EP, All Or Nothing, via all streaming sites. With this in mind, we asked the Dubliners about their background and more: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Dave Cullen – Lead …
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In the late 80s Dan Reed Network came on the scene and immediately stood out with their funk laden songs. The band’s first two albums , 1988’s self titled debut and 1989’s “Slam” are now being reissued which coincides with the 30th anniversary of “Slam” and comes ahead of the …
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Turbokill are a new band from Germany formed by Stephan Dietrich, former vocalist with Alpha Tiger. The band released their dfebut EP last year and after signing to Steamhammer/SPV they’ve now got their debut album out. It’s an album which draws on classic heavy metal for it’s sound. the album …
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It’s been three years since the release of the last Sodom album, and there’s still more waiting required as the next album has yet to be formally announced or given a release date. There is however some good news, Sodom are about to release a 5 track mini-album “Out of …
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German pirate-metal band Running Wild are releasing a new 4 track EP ahead of their next album (due for release Summer 2020). The title track “Crossing the blades” will be on the new album, the album will feature a different version of the song, re-recorded and with a number of …
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In June 2013 a brand new band played their first gig anywhere at the Little Devil – a tiny bar in Tilburg that holds barely more than 100 people. That band was Gloryhammer and tonight saw them make a triumphant return to Tilburg (their first gig here since that first …
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The self titled debut album from Reading based Marisa And The Moths is a bakers dozen of tunes that totally captivate from the pile driving opener ‘Needy’ to the haunting closer ‘Everything Is Going Swimmingly’. Fronted by the honey coated vocals of Marisa Rodriguez, it commands your total attention …
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Canadian trio Warsenal bring us their second full length album ‘Feast Your Eyes ‘ and it’s like warping back in time to the early 80’s for me as this is so similar to very early Iron Maiden material. I’m talking Maiden’s self titled debut and ‘Killers ‘. It has the …
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California based extreme metal titans SUICIDE SILENCE will release their sixth studio album, ‘Become the Hunter ‘ on February 14, 2020 via NUCLEAR BLAST. The band have released the music video for ‘LOVE ME TO DEATH ‘. Directed by SCOTT HANSEN of DIGITAL THUNDERDOME, the new 18+ music video can be viewed on the …
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Planet Mosh review of Eye Licker kicking some serious backsides at Rhyl North Bar on 14/11/19.
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I’ve not listened to cro Mags for a long time, I bought “Best Wishes” back in the day. With it’s cool looking cover art and the bands intense logo I thought these guys were the epitome of hardcore coolness. That album inspired me to check out other bands that were …
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Brit melodic death metallers EARTHBOUND have just released their stunning sophomore EP, Desolate, to much acclaim. We asked the UK riff merchants about their background and more…… What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Vocals: Tom Watson Guitar and Backing Vocals: Louie Penfold …
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Brit rebel rockers TOKYO TABOO hurl out spectacular, character driven, and often shocking vibrant live performances. The band have been likened to Deap Vally, Halestorm, and Juliette & The Licks, TOKYO TABOO have now released their new single, Whiskey – https://youtu.be/CT1MRUNhz3s , which is taken from their much-anticipated upcoming new …
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NWOBHM stalwarts Salem UK return to the studio to hedge their bets with their latest studio album Win Lose Or Draw. Released via Dissonance Productions, their brand of hard rock is of a very high standard as opening track ‘The Wraith’ crackles with energy throughout. Bullying riffs are the …
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At the end of last month I had the ultimate pleasure of chatting to Life Of Agony bassist Alan Robert prior to the band’s gig at Manchester Academy. We touched on various topics. Whilst enjoying an IPA, here’s (in a snap shot) what he had to say. The whole interview, …
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Since their formation in 1976, Angel Witch albums are as rare as Halleys Comet as latest release Angel Of Light is their fourth studio since their self titled 1980 debut but the wait is definitely worth it! Released via Metal Blade Records the eight tracks here are all killer, no …
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