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Motörhead, the iconic Godfathers of heavy metal, released their 23rd (and final) studio album Bad Magic in 2015. Instantly hailed as one of the best the beloved trio had recorded in many years, Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC enjoys a […]
As Dropkick Murphys prepare to launch their headlining European tour–which includes Wembley Arena in London on January 21–the band release an expanded edition of their This Machine Still Kills Fascists album digitally Friday, January 13 via the band’s Dummy […]
Greek blackened death metal masters NIGHTFALL are now premiering a new lyric video for the track ‘Mean Machine’ which was originally recorded by THE CRAMPS in 1994. The track was recorded by NIGHTFALL in December 1996 in Tico Tico studios, […]
Fresh from their return to the road after the Covid-19 lockdown, NWOBHM Illuminati TYGERS OF PAN TANG are ready to release the latest album of a career that started back in 1978. But, despite their veteran status, […]
Following the announcement of new guitarist Sam Wood, Black Star Riders, the Anglo American rockers featuring Ricky Warwick (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Robert Crane (Bass Guitar) and drummer Zak St. John, are excited to release their new […]
Thrilling hard rock with a psychedelic flair is the new offering from MOONLUST. The rock & roll outfit deliver a distortion-fuelled, high-speed experience in the new single “Six Years”. Thundering percussion, heavy fuzz and powerful […]
Iggy Pop has released his feverishly anticipated new album EVERY LOSER on Atlantic Records/Gold Tooth Records. Hailed by the likes of NEW YORK, ESQUIRE and the ASSOCIATED PRESS as one of the new year’s most eagerly awaited releases, EVERY […]
Canadian progressive grunge rockers Hunting Giants are sharing their next video for the track “Kindred” off their latest album “Mythos” released this past November. “Mythos” is the new crowning achievement from Hunting Giants who have put in many years of musical work, writing, […]
Since launching in 2019, BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with something for everyone. Taking place May 5-7, 2023 on the picturesque waterfront […]
Deadwolff have roared into the new year by announcing their upcoming single ‘Homeward Bound‘ will be released January 23 via Golden Robot Records. This is the second single for the up and coming Canadian rockers following the 2022 release […]
Venom (UK) – “To Hell and Back” Official 8-tape box with the first full length albums and many other recordings from the period 1979-1986 from the godfathers of Black Metal: VENOM Housed in a heavy luxurious […]
The Orange County, CA-based zebrahead continue to bring their genre-jumping blend with their new song “Middle Seat Blues” mixing devil-may-care grooves, with their signature brand of punk and metal fusion. zebrahead is vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee, vocalist/guitarist Adrian […]
The life and music of Dr Errol H. Tout is set to be celebrated fondly with the posthumous launch of his album, Small Window Large View, at The Ellington Jazz Club on Monday, January 16. Errol […]
It has been a long time coming for Melbourne’s indie rockers British India and it appears that fans did not desert them during two years of Covid restrictions, with the band having recently been awarded both […]
Young Lions are back with a vengeance! It’s been five long years since the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Mr Spaceman’, and on Friday, January 6 2023, they return with their highly anticipated fourth studio album, […]
Why did it take so long? The truth is The Korgis were a studio band up until 2017. They liked the idea of being the backroom boys behind the hits… and have hits they did! ‘If I […]
Tonight The Stars Revolt! has sold over 1,000,000 copies. With cyberpunk imagery, catchy riffs, funky beats and rap rock vocals, POWERMAN 5000 bridged the gap between Nu Metal and Industrial Metal and packaged it up in a retro-science […]
2023 will not be the year to let sleeping dogs lie. Not when it comes to THE WINERY DOGS, who are kicking off the new year with more new music from their forthcoming and aptly […]
For so many artists, musicians and bands, 2020 was a prick. 2021 was an utter bastard. The continuous lockdowns and restrictions could’ve been described as a living hell. So many found themselves out of work […]
“Shut your eyes but it won’t go away/ Turn on / Turn off / The News” Following a mischievous roll-out that included mailing portions of the track on CD to Paramore stans and DMing their […]
Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs will return to Australia in October and November 2023 for a seven date national tour. Joining them will be Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia the legendary Toni Childs and Adelaide trio, Germein. After stunning the 13 000 […]
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby, has released his first ever solo live CD/DVD set. The folk-rock legend and cultural force for […]
Heavy rock band HIGHFRONT is pleased to announce the release of the heavy sludge groove rock song Racing Past Regret on all major streaming services and on bandcamp. The band has also released a music […]
US hard rock group Pop Evil announced their new album, Skeletons due March 17, 2023, via MNRK Heavy, along with their U.S. headlining tour starting on the same day. The 11-tracks feature the already released […]
Singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of Canadian rock legends April Wine, Myles Goodwyn, has announced his departure from touring with the group. Goodwyn will continue to lead the band and he will continue to […]
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