BLUES PILLS Announce November 2014 UK Tour

Sweden's blues rockers Blues Pills have just announced a UK-wide Tour for this November - following the UK release of their debut album 'Blues Pills' which is out today and available to buy here.   The young quartet made up of American-Swedish-French members will be gracing The Dome at Tufnell park in London on Tuesday 18th November, as well as playing a number of dates scattered aroundBlues Pills Sweden's blues rockers Blues Pills have just announced a UK-wide Tour for this November – following the UK release of their debut album 'Blues Pills' which is out today and available to buy here.   The young quartet made up of American-Swedish-French members will be gracing The Dome at Tufnell park in London on Tuesday 18th November, as well as playing a number of dates scattered around the UK which will be the band's first UK shows outside of London.   Blues Pills cannot wait to bring their colourful mix of soul and blues to the UK: "We are doing a string of dates in the United Kingdom this November and we are beyond thrilled!  Its our first tour over there, and its going to be great.  We can't wait to tour supporting our new album, in the land of so many of our heroes. Looking forward to making some new fans and friends! "   Support comes from Nuclear Blast label mates, The Vintage Caravan.   The Icelandic trio toured the UK with Grand Magus earlier in March of this year after the release of their well received debut album 'Voyage'. "We are confident that this tour package, with the mighty Blues Pills and Vintage Caravan will be fucking wonderful! We cant [...]

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CAPTURE THE CROWN Unleash New Track 'Make War, Not Love'

Australian metalcore band Capture the Crown will release their new album, 'Reign of Terror' on August 5th via Artery Recordings.   In anticipation the band have launched another new track. 'Make War, Not Love' is now online, check it out here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbQ2pVVUIqk   And on Monday the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show gave fans another taster of the album with theCapture The Crown Australian metalcore band Capture the Crown will release their new album, 'Reign of Terror' on August 5th via Artery Recordings.   In anticipation the band have launched another new track. 'Make War, Not Love' is now online, check it out here:     And on Monday the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show gave fans another taster of the album with the worldwide exclusive  'Firestarter'.   To pre-order 'Reign of Terror,' visit the band's webstore. For more on Capture the Crown, visit their Facebook.     Pre-Order: http://capturethecrown.merchnow.com   https://www.facebook.com/capturethecrown

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DADS Announce Fall N. America Headlining Tour

New Jersey natives Dads are embarking on their first full North America headline tour this fall in support of their upcoming sophomore full-length, I'll Be The Tornado out October 14, 2014 on 6131 Records. The band will be bringing fellow riff masters Tiny Moving Parts, Nai Harvest, and Choir Vandals to support them, marking theDads New Jersey natives Dads are embarking on their first full North America headline tour this fall in support of their upcoming sophomore full-length, I'll Be The Tornado out October 14, 2014 on 6131 Records. The band will be bringing fellow riff masters Tiny Moving Parts, Nai Harvest, and Choir Vandals to support them, marking the first proper headline tour for Dads. The band recently wrapped up a North American support run with Touché Amoré and Tigers Jaw, and will be appearing at Riot Fest Chicago, Riot Fest Denver, and The Fest 13 during their headline tour (all tour dates below).   Dads and 6131 Records have also teamed up to share a new track, "But" that will be featured on the upcoming album. It is now available for streaming and free download on Bandcamp. I'll Be The Tornado was recorded by Neil Strauch (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Iron & Wine, Owen) at MinBal Studio in Chicago, IL and mastered by Carl Saff (Dinosaur Jr., Guided By Voices, Speedy Ortiz). Cover art and full track listing for the album are available below.   Listen to "But": http://6131records.bandcamp.com/track/but     09/14 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest 09/15 – St. Louis, MO [...]

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JOHN GARCIA Announces European Solo Tour In November & December 2014

If Rock'n'Roll is personified by the Stones and Pop music by the Beatles, then Stoner was born with Kyuss. From the heavy, suffocating, arid Coachella Valley and the mystic Californian Desert around, came this legendary band 25 years ago - reaching definitive cult status they do deserve worldwide ever since -  before their three genre-definingJohn Garcia If Rock'n'Roll is personified by the Stones and Pop music by the Beatles, then Stoner was born with Kyuss. From the heavy, suffocating, arid Coachella Valley and the mystic Californian Desert around, came this legendary band 25 years ago – reaching definitive cult status they do deserve worldwide ever since –  before their three genre-defining masterpieces Blues For The Red Sun, Welcome To Sky Valley, as well as …And The Circus Leaves Town until their split in 1995.   After sharing a dream-come-true experience with fans in major festivals and great venues around the world fronting Kyuss Lives, legendary singer and frontman JOHN GARCIA recorded a follow-up to his legacy as Vista Chino with this critically acclaimed Peace LP. Next chapter, a long awaited intimate project: The upcoming  and hotly anticipated solo album of John Garcia – a masterpiece by the most distinctive voice of the entire Desert & Stoner Rock scene – to be released worldwide in July & early August of 2014 on Napalm Records!   This record is full of first-class, catchy rock numbers that commute equally between Classic Rock and concise Stoner elements. John Garcia has delivered a multi-faceted and extremely intense solo album [...]

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Dave Kerr - Silverjet Interview July 2014

@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@DaveKerrMusic .@SILVERJETROCK I didn't get chance to do a face to face interview with Silverjet at NLC/RAPCA festival. Dave Kerr has kindly taken the time to answer a few questions I put to him by e-mail. He tells us, amongst other things, about the line-up over the years and how they've arrived at@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@DaveKerrMusic .@SILVERJETROCK I didn't get chance to do a face to face interview with Silverjet at NLC/RAPCA festival. Dave Kerr has kindly taken the time to answer a few questions I put to him by e-mail. He tells us, amongst other things, about the line-up over the years and how they've arrived at being the 3 piece they are today. Influences, what's in store and how he could have been a florist! Silverjet have been going for over 10 years with various line-up changes. Can you give us a bit of the band's history? Silverjet 2014 Well, I will try to keep this bit as brief as pos cos there is a LOT of history haha! It all kinda started out as four mates (myself, Paul Oates, Jon Hardcastle and Andy Mewse) jamming a few times a month in a tiny little practice room trying to find themselves a rock n roll singer to front the band. After a fair ol while of this not happening, for one reason or another, I decided to give it a try myself. The original line up set out to play a few gigs for nothing more than a bit of a [...]

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NICO VEGA Announce Release Of New Studio Album "Lead To Light" And UK Dates

Californian three piece Nico Vega are set to release a new album, "Lead To Light", in September 2014. The band support the release by playing Reading and Leeds festival and supporting Imagine Dragons in Germany in August 2014.   The band released their debut album independently in 2009. Linda Perry (Pink, Gwen Stefani) produced three songs onNico Vega Californian three piece Nico Vega are set to release a new album, "Lead To Light", in September 2014. The band support the release by playing Reading and Leeds festival and supporting Imagine Dragons in Germany in August 2014.   The band released their debut album independently in 2009. Linda Perry (Pink, Gwen Stefani) produced three songs on "Nico Vega". The album was also mixed by Thcad Blake (The Black Keys, Sheryl Crow). Relative unknowns in the UK, The bands new studio album is their debut release through their new label Five Seven Music. The lyrically vibrant, melody driven album may feel for some hardcore Nico Vega devotees like a departure from the gritty, visceral, rock-centered nature of their debut", but fear not, dance towards the light. The trio (Rich Koehler-guitar, Dan Epand-drums and Aja Volkman-vocals) has always shot from the hip, resulting in a rawness that's impossible to put in a box and is nearly transcendent in its live form. Lead to Lightbuilds from that same rebel spirit, raising the stakes with heart-centered alternative pop ballad/jams that still carry the torch of their beloved underdog, but this time it's also personal.  The light leads inward; towards a deeply autobiographical [...]

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Blues Pills debut album released!

At last and here now, we have the very much awaited full debut album from Blues Pills, called simply 'Blues Pills'. So where do I start with this one? Well to be very honest, when this new album landed on my door mat I thought, "Ok, an album full of songs we'd already heard onAt last and here now, we have the very much awaited full debut album from Blues Pills, called simply 'Blues Pills'. So where do I start with this one? Well to be very honest, when this new album landed on my door mat I thought, "Ok, an album full of songs we'd already heard on the two previous E.P.'s". To a degree that is what we have, but with a very pleasant twist I'd not expected!! The opener is 'High Class Woman' and my god it is too! With a beat like a Red Indian war dance and mixed with heavy bass rhythms from Zack Anderson, while hot on his heals is Dorian Sorriaux stroking his six stringed lover with the confidence of a veteran guitarist. We then get to listen once more to Elin Larsson who gives a blinding performance of this latest offering from the band. After a new song for me and the second track on the album,  'Ain't No Change' which has a mix of blues rock with some southern states gospel sounds thrown in for good measure. It's followed by 'Jupiter' sounding like it came straight off the film score of a 'Shaft' movie! Tracks [...]

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KHOLD Set To Release New Album ‘Til Endes’

After a period of 6 years in the wilderness, Norway's exponents of groove-laden black metal are back with a new album, 'Til Endes' set for release on Peaceville Records on the following dates:   29th September – UK & RoW 30th September - USA & Canada 3rd October - Germany, Switzerland, Austria 6th October - France   'Til Endes', undoubtedly the band'sKhold After a period of 6 years in the wilderness, Norway's exponents of groove-laden black metal are back with a new album, 'Til Endes' set for release on Peaceville Records on the following dates:   29th September – UK & RoW 30th September – USA & Canada 3rd October – Germany, Switzerland, Austria 6th October – France   'Til Endes', undoubtedly the band's strongest work to date explores the dark foreboding corners of the metal spectrum with eerie riffs, grim vocals courtesy of mysterious frontman Gard, and catchy hooks which are so often ignored in the genre.   Expanding upon Khold's staple sound of mid-tempo primitive & heavy black metal, the band's sixth studio release adds an additional aggressive edge to the tracks overall, whilst retaining their use of solely Norwegian lyrics. The album also notably includes a cover of the Sepultura classic, 'Troops of Doom', given the full Khold treatment, and titled 'Dommens Arme'.   'Til Endes' was recorded at Studio Fredman (Amon Amarth, At the Gates, Opeth) in Sweden in June 2014, with the line-up of Gard (vocals/guitar), Sarke (drums), Rinn on guitar & Crowbel on bass.   Khold will be making a special performance at the Brutal [...]

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Tyketto announce November tour

Veteran US hard rockers Tyketto have confirmed a handful of UK dates as part of a short run of European dates this coming Autumn. Dates are as follows: Friday 14 November - Glasgow, The Garage Saturday 15 November - Ballymena, Diamond Rock Club Monday 17 November - Newcastle, The Cluny Tuesday 18 November - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms Wednesday 19 November -Veteran US hard rockers Tyketto have confirmed a handful of UK dates as part of a short run of European dates this coming Autumn. Dates are as follows: Friday 14 November – Glasgow, The Garage Saturday 15 November – Ballymena, Diamond Rock Club Monday 17 November – Newcastle, The Cluny Tuesday 18 November – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms Wednesday 19 November – Manchester, Club Academy

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POLYPHIA Announce Debut Album; Tease Trailer

Rising progressive superstars and instrumental wunderkinds Polyphia are excited to announce their debut album, Muse, scheduled for worldwide release on September 2.   Get teased by the album trailer here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTcIiQtLyVs   All aged between 20-21, the devastatingly talented band's new album marks a new stage in progressive fusion. Equally inspired by guitar wizards Guthrie Govan and Rick Graham and thePolyphia Rising progressive superstars and instrumental wunderkinds Polyphia are excited to announce their debut album, Muse, scheduled for worldwide release on September 2.   Get teased by the album trailer here:     All aged between 20-21, the devastatingly talented band's new album marks a new stage in progressive fusion. Equally inspired by guitar wizards Guthrie Govan and Rick Graham and the pop sensibility of the R&B/rap world, Muse is a 44 minute ride full of groove, ear-teasing riffs and melodies and blindsiding musical brilliance. Who really needs vocals?   A band fast on the rise, Polyphia are backed by an impressive fanbase who fully crowdfunded the album. Having already played SBSW and SXSW, Polyphia are set to undertake their first two tours, with Monuments and then Intervals and The Contortionist.   Featuring members of Intervals, Chelsea Grin, CHON and more, Muse was produced by Nick Sampson (Born of Osiris, I am Abomination, In Fear and Faith) at 37 studios.   POLYPHIA – Muse Muse tracklisting: 1) 87 2) Sweet Tea (featuring Aaron Marshall of Intervals) 3) Champagne (featuring Nick Johnston) 4) Aviator (featuring Jason Richarson of Chelsea Grin) 5) The Jungle (featuring Jakub Zytecki of Disperse) 6) Memory 7) Mood Swing [...]

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Watch the Wacken Open Air Live Stream Now

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The Courtesans - 1917

The Courtesans are a London based all female band consisting of Sinead La Bella (vocals), Saffire Sanchez (guitar), Agnes Jones (bass) and Victoria Brown (drums).  Their music is dark, sultry, fascinating and addictive.  Their live shows are a blend of beautiful music, superb vocals and a large theatrical element as they make their gigs intoThe Courtesans are a London based all female band consisting of Sinead La Bella (vocals), Saffire Sanchez (guitar), Agnes Jones (bass) and Victoria Brown (drums).  Their music is dark, sultry, fascinating and addictive.  Their live shows are a blend of beautiful music, superb vocals and a large theatrical element as they make their gigs into shows, that have included them performing in their underwear or pouring melted candle wax on one members bare skin. While they may use some sexy or provocative images to promote themselves, there's no sense that this is a naive group of girls being exploited – more that this is a group of women who are completely in control and use their image how they want to use it. After a successful Pledgemusic campaign they recorded  their debut album and released the download to Pledgers earlier this year.  They then decided they could make it better, so have delayed the release of the CDs to enable them to remix the album.  Now that process is complete Pledgers are able to download the improved version, and will be looking forward to getting their CDs very soon. Well it's been a long time since the Pledge campaign launched [...]

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Dragonforce - Maximum Overload

British Power Metal band Dragonforce release their sixth album in August.  Entitled Maximum Overload, it's their second album with their current singer Marc Hudson, and will be followed by a Headline tour of the UK - and unlike many bands that announce a "UK tour", this one isn't jsut dates in England - they've gotBritish Power Metal band Dragonforce release their sixth album in August.  Entitled Maximum Overload, it's their second album with their current singer Marc Hudson, and will be followed by a Headline tour of the UK – and unlike many bands that announce a "UK tour", this one isn't jsut dates in England – they've got dates in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (plus a Dublin date), and they're playing a wide range of places – it's nice to see a band touring outside the usual few large places – London, Birmigham, Manchester and Glasgow. Brief comments on a few tracks…. Opening track, "The Game" features Trivium's Matt Heafy making a guest appearance and is the first song to be released from the album – check out the video below and see what you think. While Dragonforce are known for their listeringly fast guitar playing, they do play some slower stuff too, and one of those songs is "The sun is dead".  It's not a slow song – more mid-paced, but the slower guitar playing really does sound good – you need a break from the ridiculously fast stuff sometimes and this does the job perfectly. "Extraction zone" is another [...]

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SATURN Streaming Debut Album Ascending (Live in Space)

SATURN will release their debut album Ascending (Live in Space) on this Tuesday August 5th in North America via Rise Above Records.  The album can be pre-ordered from Amazon on Vinyl and CD.   Today The A.V. Club is hosting an exclusive full album stream of Ascending (Live in Space). Check it out in its entirety courtesy of TheSaturn SATURN will release their debut album Ascending (Live in Space) on this Tuesday August 5th in North America via Rise Above Records.  The album can be pre-ordered from Amazon on Vinyl and CD.   Today The A.V. Club is hosting an exclusive full album stream of Ascending (Live in Space). Check it out in its entirety courtesy of The A.V. Club HERE.   Heavy metal isn't rocket science. The genre's fundamental values and sonic staples may have been continually refined and redefined over the last four decades, but its core components remain the same as ever: volume, power, passion and imagination. And that's where SATURN come in. While metal's diversity has never been greater, there will always be something exhilarating about hearing a young band channeling the effervescent spirit of heavy music's founding fathers; adding enough of their own identity to side-step dead-eyed repetition, but always exhibiting a profound love for and understanding of what makes the best music engage, endure and enlighten. SATURN's debut album Ascending encapsulates that idea with exquisitely naturalistic fervor. This is sound of the past, present and future colliding in a shower of riffs, melodies and otherworldly magic. Drawn from a steady diet of [...]

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ANOTHER DEAD HERO DROP ALBUM THIS OCTOBER

Igniting warm comparisons that have likened the quintet to such colossal heavyweights as Korn, Rage Against the Machine and the Deftones, Another Dead Hero also take on board the key fundamentals from NiN, binding it all together to deliver an intoxicating and engrossing sound. The band re-release 'Dystopia' on Monday 13th October through all onlineIgniting warm comparisons that have likened the quintet to such colossal heavyweights as Korn, Rage Against the Machine and the Deftones, Another Dead Hero also take on board the key fundamentals from NiN, binding it all together to deliver an intoxicating and engrossing sound. The band re-release 'Dystopia' on Monday 13th October through all online outlets. Bursting out of Burnley and originally formed in 2003, Another Dead Hero spent many of their formative years honing their sound and crafting a set that would truly grip people. The fivesome have a grave dislike for the manufactured pop side of the music industry, and have always been fiercely independent, rigorously striving to deviate from the norm. Since their incarnation, the band have had some personnel changes, but during the last few years, ADH have solidified and settled into the current line up of Josh Baldwin (Vocals), Daniel Crawshaw (Guitar), Josh Beckwith (Guitar), Gaz Connor (Drums) and Craig Robertson (Bass). Dedicated touring and shows throughout the North have been a staple for the metal crew, and ever since their formation, the fivesome have played as far South as Cornwall and as far North as Inverness. As well as having a steady diet for [...]

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Viv Campbell gives cancer treatment update

Def Leppard/Last In Line guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that his cancer is in remission for the second time. Writing on his Facebook page, the Belfast-born guitarist (pictured right during an interview in his native city last year) said: "I'm currently in Boston and I did a scan on Tuesday morning.  The scan shows that the cancerDef Leppard/Last In Line guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that his cancer is in remission for the second time. Writing on his Facebook page, the Belfast-born guitarist (pictured right during an interview in his native city last year) said: "I'm currently in Boston and I did a scan on Tuesday morning.  The scan shows that the cancer is in remission. "Great news, but I'm trying not to get too excited about it as I heard that same phrase late last year only to be disappointed again a few months after when it returned. "The plan is to do a stem cell transplant as soon as the tour is finished. However, to keep me in remission my doctors have recommended that I do another, third, round of the chemo (I.C.E.), so I'm back in hospital, all hooked up and doing my rock n' roll drugs.  Keef would be most proud!" Naturally, everyone at PM wishes Vivian all the best in his ongoing journey along the road to recovery.

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IRON REAGAN Premiere "Eyeball Gore" Lyric Video

IRON REAGAN's Relapse debut The Tyranny Of Will is a 24 song wrecking ball of hardcore- punk/thrash fury.  The album was recorded with guitarist Phil Hall at Blaze of Torment Studios in Richmond, VA and self-produced plus it was mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou.  The album will be released September 16th in North America, (Sept 15Iron Reagan IRON REAGAN's Relapse debut The Tyranny Of Will is a 24 song wrecking ball of hardcore- punk/thrash fury.  The album was recorded with guitarist Phil Hall at Blaze of Torment Studios in Richmond, VA and self-produced plus it was mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou.  The album will be released September 16th in North America, (Sept 15 (UK/World), Sept 12th (Germany/Benelux/World). The cover art was done by Alexis Maybree AKA NevaSafe.   The Tyranny of Will is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations and formats.  The album will be issued as a standard CD, Deluxe CD that features a bonus track, cassette, LP and Digital Download.   The album can pre-ordered from Relapse Records HERE and from Bandcamp HERE.   Today sees the release of the first lyric video from The Tyranny of Will.  The lyric video for the song "Eyeball Gore" is being exclusively premiered by the online home for everything horror, Bloody-Disgusting.  The video features some of the goriest eyeball scenes from cinematic history.  Check it out HERE.     Singer Tony Foresta on the "Eyeball Gore" Lyric Video: "This song is our tribute to all things "Eyeball Gore" related in motion pictures. Our people piled over [...]

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NUBIAN ROSE Sign With Livewire/Cargo Records

Swedish hard rockers NUBIAN ROSE have inked a deal with UK label Livewire/Cargo Records. Their sophomore album, 'Mental Revolution', is scheduled for a November release. The new album is armed with even heavier riffs, deeper melodies and a more mature production. Sweden's master producer and studio wizard, Tobias Lindell, who has produced albums such as 'Tear The Walls Down' and 'Address The Nation'Nubian Rose Swedish hard rockers NUBIAN ROSE have inked a deal with UK label Livewire/Cargo Records. Their sophomore album, 'Mental Revolution', is scheduled for a November release. The new album is armed with even heavier riffs, deeper melodies and a more mature production. Sweden's master producer and studio wizard, Tobias Lindell, who has produced albums such as 'Tear The Walls Down' and 'Address The Nation' by HEAT, 'Split Your Lip, from Hardcore Superstar and 'Last Look Of Eden', by Europe, has mixed 'Mental Revolution' and given it an outstanding and impeccable sound. NUBIAN ROSE are planning on taking the next step of their career and aiming to hit the top division. Christer said, "We are very happy to sign with Livewire/Cargo Records for our second album. They have a reputation as being one of the most honest and hardworking label's in the business and that says A LOT in the music industry. They have also shown true love to NUBIAN ROSE and our music and that's of course also very important to us". "It's very exciting to be working with one of my favourite new bands of recent years and signing NUBIAN ROSE to Livewire/Cargo Records has been an aim for some time" –John Dryland (Cargo Records)   NUBIAN ROSE are: Sofia Lilja Åkerlund – vocals Christer Åkerlund – lead guitar Simeon Liljegren – bass Torbjörn [...]

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Eluveitie - Origins

Sometimes it's amazing how far a studio project can take you. Eluveitie is a great example of this. Initially formed in 2002 by leading man Chrigel Glanzmann as just that, the band have gone on to release five studio albums (four of which have been via Nuclear Blast), have more band members than most people haveSometimes it's amazing how far a studio project can take you. Eluveitie is a great example of this. Initially formed in 2002 by leading man Chrigel Glanzmann as just that, the band have gone on to release five studio albums (four of which have been via Nuclear Blast), have more band members than most people have had hot dinners and take, what they call, the 'new wave of folk metal' all around the world. Tomorrow sees the release of their sixth effort, Origins, the first record to feature new members Rafael Slazmann on guitar and Nicole Asperger on violin and produced by the legendary Tommy Vetterli, who has previously worked with Kreator and Coroner. Let's make one thing clear right from the start – Eluveitie are in a class of one. Although they're definitely not the only folk metal band in existence, they're certainly the most melodic and their vast array of instruments used – from the bagpipes to the hurdy gurdy – allow them the freedom to infuse crushing riffs with the Celtic strains of flutes and whistles. Secondly, they don't always sing in English – a sizeable chunk are in Gaulish, the ancient language of France. But before you begin to [...]

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Bölzer - Soma

For those that haven't heard of Swiss band Bölzer they are without a doubt the band-du-jour of the extreme metal scene, but with one difference. Bölzer are the band most people have been wanting but just didn't realise it. They are better produced than black metal bands, more interesting than the deluge of Cannibal CorpseBölzer SOMA EP For those that haven't heard of Swiss band Bölzer they are without a doubt the band-du-jour of the extreme metal scene, but with one difference. Bölzer are the band most people have been wanting but just didn't realise it. They are better produced than black metal bands, more interesting than the deluge of Cannibal Corpse copy cat death metal bands and have an ethereal quality normally associated with Ulver or Blut Aus Nord. Soma is the new EP to be released and, following on from last year's Aura, any hype surrounding it is justified. Clocking in at just under 20 minutes of music over two tracks, Bölzer have provided enough music to tide you over but leave you wanting more. The shorter of the two tracks (both odes to the goddess Luna) is the 5 minute 'Steppes', which fuses the stomp of the last few years of output from Satyricon with Andreas Kisser style guitar work. All of this is wrapped up in production akin to early Amon Amarth (Once Sent From The Golden Hall). Second track 'Labyrinthian Graves' comparatively  takes a sinister sounding turn by being slightly more frantic but is still tightly controlled and well [...]

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MINDCAGE “Brings The Metal” to Nashville; Unleashes New Bass Player at Summer NAMM

Nashville may never be the same! Last week, progressive heavy metal band MINDCAGE delivered a powerful performance at Nashville's famed and iconic music venue, The Rutledge LMV, as part of 2014 Summer NAMM. The show also featured rising star rocker triplets "More Like Me" and fierce female-fronted rockers "Rearview Ghost".   MINDCAGE took to the stage atMindcage Nashville may never be the same! Last week, progressive heavy metal band MINDCAGE delivered a powerful performance at Nashville's famed and iconic music venue, The Rutledge LMV, as part of 2014 Summer NAMM. The show also featured rising star rocker triplets "More Like Me" and fierce female-fronted rockers "Rearview Ghost".   MINDCAGE took to the stage at this special engagement performing their acclaimed concept album Our Own Devices in its entirety. They were joined live for the very first time by Julie Westlake of HYDROGYN, who sang on the album. Her powerful voice introduced the world to the character Arabella Vash, a young woman in the story who uses the power of her dreams to transform the dystopian world she inhabits.   In another surprise twist, the band announced a line-up change and introduced the audience to the bass prowess of Gulf Coast pro-music scene veteran "Bobby B" Williamson. Bobby hails from the same NW Florida region as the rest of MINDCAGE and has played in progressive metal bands to rock and party cover bands and is a seasoned pro.   "It was very difficult to accept for all of us that our long time bassist and dear friend [...]

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Rich Robinson Announces UK Tour - November 2014

Rich Robinson has just released his third full-length studio album The Ceaseless Sight via The End Records/Circle Sound and is now set to return to the UK this November for a full regional tour presented by Planet Rock.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5BVxK9GwC8   As co-founder of the seminal rock act - The Black Crowes, and having sold well over 30 millionRich Robinson Band Rich Robinson has just released his third full-length studio album The Ceaseless Sight via The End Records/Circle Sound and is now set to return to the UK this November for a full regional tour presented by Planet Rock.     As co-founder of the seminal rock act – The Black Crowes, and having sold well over 30 million albums throughout a career that spans over 25 years, Rich has nailed the mark on this record offering the kind of crossover potential that appeals to a country /indie audience as well.   On The Ceaseless Sight, Rich reminds us that it all comes down to the song, and among some of the great electronic music which relies heavily on technology, there's still a place for organic, stripped down songwriting and storytelling.   Rich's first single from the album 'I Know You' has been added straight to the B-List at Planet Rock also – Video here:     Amongst general sale tickets, there will be a VIP package available including:   One show ticket Autographed tour poster Access to the soundcheck An intimate 3 – 4 song acoustic set with Q&A session Meet & Greet with Photo Opp   [...]

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DOWN ‘n’ OUTZ Announce UK & Eire Tour Dates

Down 'n' Outz are pleased to announce UK tour dates in December 2014. The dates support the recent release of the album The Further Adventures Of…, which is the third instalment of the project fronted by Def Leppard's lead singer Joe Elliott, and features tracks connected to Mott the Hoople. The album is available through BludgeonDown 'n' Outz Down 'n' Outz are pleased to announce UK tour dates in December 2014. The dates support the recent release of the album The Further Adventures Of…, which is the third instalment of the project fronted by Def Leppard's lead singer Joe Elliott, and features tracks connected to Mott the Hoople. The album is available through Bludgeon Riffola via Mailboat Records   Full UK AND Eire dates are as follows   Friday 5th Dec 2014                            BRISTOL BIERKELLER Sat 6th Dec 2014                                TRECCO BAY PLANET ROCKSTOCK FESTIVAL Mon 8th Dec 2014                               LONDON GARAGE Tues 9th Dec 2014                              YORK FIBBERS Thurs 11th Dec 2014                           SHEFFIELD CORPORATION Fri 12th Dec 2014                               WOLVERHAMPTON SLADE ROOMS Sun 14th Dec 2014                              NEWCASTLE RIVERSIDE Mon 15th Dec2014                              GLASGOW GARAGE Wed 17th Dec 2014   [...]

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THE HOLD STEADY Confirm Full UK Autumn Tour

The Hold Steady will return to the UK this autumn to play a headline nine-date tour with gigs in Portsmouth, Bristol, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Sheffield. The tour will start with a run of 4 other European cities opening in Amsterdam on October 7. The announcement comes on the back of aThe Hold Steady The Hold Steady will return to the UK this autumn to play a headline nine-date tour with gigs in Portsmouth, Bristol, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Sheffield. The tour will start with a run of 4 other European cities opening in Amsterdam on October 7. The announcement comes on the back of a successful run of recent dates including sold out shows at Live in Leeds and the Great Escape and an intimate one-off performance at London's Bush Hall.  Brooklyn's So-So Glos will be supporting on all shows of the tour.   The New York band's sixth studio album, Teeth Dreams was released via Cooking Vinyl and produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Rush) at Rock Falcon Studios in Franklin, Tennessee. The Hold Steady formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, NY, with a vibrant mixture of punk and classic rock pedigree. Punctuated by lyrically dense storytelling and guitar riffs, The Hold Steady quickly became a critically acclaimed rock band with a rabid fan base in the UK and Europe as well as America.   Teeth Dreams is the first Hold Steady album to feature twin guitars as Memphis-based guitarist Steve Selvidge joined recording [...]

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GOD DETHRONED Will Reunite On Board 70000TONS OF METAL!

After their farewell performance on board 70000TONS OF METAL in January 2012 we are proud to announce the band's return!   Exactly 3 years later, they are scheduled to return to the stage more aggressive then ever! It will all begin with 70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, sailing to Jamaica in January 2015.   GOD70000Tons Of Metal After their farewell performance on board 70000TONS OF METAL in January 2012 we are proud to announce the band's return!   Exactly 3 years later, they are scheduled to return to the stage more aggressive then ever! It will all begin with 70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, sailing to Jamaica in January 2015.   GOD DETHRONED front man, Henri Sattler, explains: "In early 2011, I was facing two options: one was to announce a break, and the other option was to quit the band. I definitely needed time away from it all, and having a break wasn't reassuring enough to know if I would be able to recharge the batteries for another go." "Oddly enough it was at the funeral of the man who discovered us in the first place that I came to realize the story wasn't finished yet. So here we go again. Don't think you will be able to see us playing every club for weekends on end. We will only play a small selection of shows and this won't happen before 2015. Besides that, the core of the band will consist of only Michiel and myself. We'll have some [...]

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WOVENWAR - Wovenwar

Rising from the ashes of As I Lay Dying, the four remaining members got together with Oh Sleeper vocalist Shane Blay, to form Wovenwar and record their self titled debut album which is out on august 5th on Metal Blade Records. With guitarist Nick Hipa growing up with Shane Blay, it all seemed rather natural thatWovenwar – Wovenwar Rising from the ashes of As I Lay Dying, the four remaining members got together with Oh Sleeper vocalist Shane Blay, to form Wovenwar and record their self titled debut album which is out on august 5th on Metal Blade Records. With guitarist Nick Hipa growing up with Shane Blay, it all seemed rather natural that he should join Wovenwar and certainly seems to have added a new dimension to the style of music offered on the album. Hardly a screaming vocal to be heard here, and certainly nothing nearly as hard edged as either As I lay Dying or Oh Sleeper, instead we have something that is altogether more accessible and goes a long way to dispel any preconceived thoughts of 'just another metal-core album' that potential listeners may have had. Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso' s guitar riffage is stunning in places, in terms of both melody and technical ability, tracks like 'The Mason' & 'Profane' are full of positive energy and are real highlights. 'All Rise' seems like a call to arms but also like it resounds on a personal level with what the band have been through over this past couple of years [...]

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THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT New Full-Length Album For Entire Streaming

15 years-career (or almost), several singles, albums, a huge amount of gigs all around the world, The Lords of Altamont have taken… Altamont with a brand new album unleashed a few weeks ago through Gearhead Records (Electric Eel Shock, The Hellacopters, The Riverboat Gamblers, The Wildhearts…). Fifth full length record from the L.A Based californian rock band, "Lords take Altamont" consists in 14 new tracks of pureThe Lords of Altamont 15 years-career (or almost), several singles, albums, a huge amount of gigs all around the world, The Lords of Altamont have taken… Altamont with a brand new album unleashed a few weeks ago through Gearhead Records (Electric Eel Shock, The Hellacopters, The Riverboat Gamblers, The Wildhearts…). Fifth full length record from the L.A Based californian rock band, "Lords take Altamont" consists in 14 new tracks of pure hardrock'n'roll, psychedelic rock and garage-punk (revival) in order to rock and rock again (and kick some asses by the way).   To have an ear on it, the full record is available for streaming right NOW.     For the record…   "To celebrate 15 years of The Lords of Altamont in truest form is to revisit the historical event from which their namesake came. Gearhead Records eagerly announce The Lords of Altamont's new album and 5th Worldwide release as an epic tribute to the definitive end to The Summer of Love."Lords Take Altamont "Bringing back the fire of "Midnight to666″'s producer/engineer Nic Jodoin, The Lords of Altamont reinvent infamous songs played at The Altamont Free Concert of 1969 as you've never experienced them before.   Jake " The Preacher" Cavaliere gathers together the souls of 14 Lords members including an all [...]

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Steelhouse Festival (Day Two) - Ebbw Vale, 20/07/2014

The weather forecast for the first day of this fourth round of Steelhouse had predicted thunderstorms and torrential rain... but  neither materialized and the only protection needed from the elements was another layer of sunblock.  Like its predecessor, the second day dawned gloriously, but the question on everyone's lips was whether or not the weatherThe weather forecast for the first day of this fourth round of Steelhouse had predicted thunderstorms and torrential rain… but  neither materialized and the only protection needed from the elements was another layer of sunblock.  Like its predecessor, the second day dawned gloriously, but the question on everyone's lips was whether or not the weather (sic) would eventually break… and it did, albeit briefly… But, the sun was searing hot as Sweden's Electric Boys dusted off any Sunday morning cobwebs.  Having missed their allotted slot the previous evening – as documented elsewhere in our coverage – the organizers opened the gates early to facilitate an extended opening set, and Conny Bloom and his motley crew soon lived up to their name, electrifying the arena with their traditional Scandinavian sleaze and getting earlycomers grooving in front of the stage, as they previewed tracks from their forthcoming new album, 'Starflight United', alongside a handful of established favourites. [MA] The band with the least distance to travel, as they're playing practically in their back yard,  Buck & Evans impress immediately, not least because of the superlative vocal performance of Sally Ann Evans, who has one of the strongest, bluesiest funk rock voices that [...]

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Dave Lombardo's Philm to release second album in September

PHILM - featuring former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo - are to release their second album, 'Fire From The Evening Sun', on new label UDR Music, in September. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb60-OEw7Ls&feature=youtu.be It will be released on September 12 in Europe, September 15 in the UK and September 16 in the US. "UDR is honored to be working with PHILM. This partnershipPHILM – featuring former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo – are to release their second album, 'Fire From The Evening Sun', on new label UDR Music, in September. It will be released on September 12 in Europe, September 15 in the UK and September 16 in the US. "UDR is honored to be working with PHILM. This partnership seems very instinctual," said UDR Music's head of A&R/Marketing, Jay Lansford. "Dave Lombardo and I worked together during the Grip Inc. years. After hearing PHILM's new album this alliance was clearly divine will.  Powerful, intense… urgent.  These three prolific musicians have created something that is refreshingly not mundane, but ear-shattering and groundbreaking." Lombardo – who first talked about the project in an exclusive interview with PM earlier this year – says the new album will mark a different turn in the band's musical journey: "PHILM's first album, 'Harmonic', is still an amazing work to me.  It's improvisational and raw. It was my first time producing an album and I am very proud of it.   The new album is a completely different animal.  It is again produced by me, but mastered and mixed by a couple of musical giants… Tyler Bates and Robert Carranza. [...]

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Guitarist Dick Wagner dies

Former Alice Cooper guitarist Dick Wagner has died at the age of 71, following a short illness. Following a successful session career in and around Detroit, Wagner officially teamed up with Cooper in 1975, co-writing hits such as 'Welcome to My Nightmare' and 'Only Women Bleed':  however, the guitarist had previously played uncredited guitar parts onFormer Alice Cooper guitarist Dick Wagner has died at the age of 71, following a short illness. Following a successful session career in and around Detroit, Wagner officially teamed up with Cooper in 1975, co-writing hits such as 'Welcome to My Nightmare' and 'Only Women Bleed':  however, the guitarist had previously played uncredited guitar parts on a number of previous Alice Cooper albums,  including 1972′s 'School's Out.' Wagner had suffered a massive heart attack in 2007.  His death has been attributed to respiratory failure, after he developed a lung affection following surgery to unblock an artery. A statement on Wagner's website said: "It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow we have to let you know that Dick Wagner has left this world.  Dick had a huge heart, which is perhaps why it gave him so much trouble, it was simply too full of love, of music and life.  His creativity and passion will live on forever in the legacy he has left for us, in his music and his words.   We have so much of him to celebrate. "Dick was prolific not only in the tangible realm of what we can see and hear but in the [...]

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SUBVERSIONS Release New Music Video for “Revelation”

Rogue Records America is pleased to announce the release of the new music video for the track 'Revelation' by SUBVERSION.  The track is cut from the band's FREE Transcend EP (get it here). Check out the music video here:   http://youtu.be/MGsBSz6xqQE   'Revelation' was shot in a remote studio shoot at the Britz School and edited by fans of theSubversions Rogue Records America is pleased to announce the release of the new music video for the track 'Revelation' by SUBVERSION.  The track is cut from the band's FREE Transcend EP (get it here). Check out the music video here:     'Revelation' was shot in a remote studio shoot at the Britz School and edited by fans of the band, 'Revelation' shows the band in prime performance mode.   VIDEO CREDITS: Edit & Cinematography by Eren Kaplan Pre-production & Additional Camera – Leila Mcyntre Production Manager & Additional Camera – Sarah Nicholls   SUBVERSION is a five-piece experimental metal band from Kent in the UK. Born of the mind of Kai Giritli (guitars, clean vocals) in 2008, SUBVERSION features hard hitting aggro-vocals from Karl Harrigan, Kai's hook filled clean vocals and guitar riffs that sway from heavy groove to epic melody, and extremely tight percussion from Ben Atkinson. Dabbling in the arts of odd time signatures combined with huge thought-inducing soundscapes; this band is not afraid to push the boundaries of modern music and move away from the norm of any genre.     For more on SUBVERSION or other ROGUE RECORDS AMERICA artists. SUBVERSION BANDCAMP – http://subversionuk.bandcamp.com/ ROGUE [...]

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DOWNSET Premiere New Music Video for “One Blood”

Hardcore punk/rap metal veterans DOWNSET released their new album One Blood last Monday, July 21st after a 10-year hiatus. Today, DOWNSET have exclusively revealed the brand new music video for 'One Blood' via MySpace in their Featured Videos area here: https://myspace.com/discover/featured. Check out the video now via the landing page or the direct location
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Wednesday 13 - Undead Unplugged

From The Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 via Maniac Spider Thrash, to the Murderdolls, Gunfire 76, Bourbon Crow and on to his solo career, Wednesday 13's power to write catchy horror themed anthems has never been in doubt. In fact, his punk rock sleaze tinted frolics have always been a source of stereo blastingFrom The Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 via Maniac Spider Thrash, to the Murderdolls, Gunfire 76, Bourbon Crow and on to his solo career, Wednesday 13's power to write catchy horror themed anthems has never been in doubt. In fact, his punk rock sleaze tinted frolics have always been a source of stereo blasting merriment for this reviewer. On Undead Unplugged Wednesday 13 has stripped everything back and revisited a selection of songs from his career. This is a collection of carefully arranged, soulful (not soulless?)renditions that pull the listener deep into the dark one's silk-lined casket. A lot of bands have made the foray into the acoustic interpretation territory with varying results. Most notably Tesla – Five Man Acoustic Jam (win), Bon Jovi –This Left Feels Right (fail) and Slayer (NEVER). While some of the songs, like the less caustic 'Morgue than Words', do feel like they were belted out in one take and have a rebellious feeling of "let the song go where it wants to go", it is on the more calculated, ethereal moments that this album excels. 'Curse Of Me' is a beast, full of underlying pain and hurt, yet sarcastically wrapped in swathes of [...]

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Watch Blackberry Smoke 'Leave A Scar' Full Concert online before Euro Tour

A full 90-minute concert feature from Atlanta-based southern rockers BLACKBERRY SMOKE, filmed in North Carolina, is available to watch now online. The feature is included on a DVD with the band's upcoming new live album, LEAVE A SCAR: LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, and includes a phenomenal full-length concert along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviewsA full 90-minute concert feature from Atlanta-based southern rockers BLACKBERRY SMOKE, filmed in North Carolina, is available to watch now online. The feature is included on a DVD with the band's upcoming new live album, LEAVE A SCAR: LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, and includes a phenomenal full-length concert along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the band at home and on the road. Watch the full live feature now online at Already known as one of the most hard-working bands around, BLACKBERRY SMOKE regularly play up to 250 shows a year, and are now bringing one of their incredible live performances to their fans around the world to listen to and watch over and over again. LEAVE A SCAR: LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA is due to be released in Europe on August 18th and is available to pre-order now on double CD, featuring 22 tracks spread across 2 discs and accompanied by a bonus 18-track live DVD stuffed with extras. The album is also being released on double vinyl LP in a range of limited edition colours available exclusively from the Earache Webstore. Pre-order LEAVE A SCAR: LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA now on 2CD/DVD and LP at http://www.earache.com/bbs The [...]

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Kilmara - Love Songs and Other Nightmares

Barcelona's Kilmara have released their third full-length disc, Love Songs And Other Nightmares, an 11-song sojourn into melodic metal. Very nicely recorded, mixed and mastered, the album doesn't have a raw "demo" sound that many acts seem to foster lately. Pleasant and paced well, the disc's tunes don't seem to lag nor race ahead. The band lists bothBarcelona's Kilmara have released their third full-length disc, Love Songs And Other Nightmares, an 11-song sojourn into melodic metal. Very nicely recorded, mixed and mastered, the album doesn't have a raw "demo" sound that many acts seem to foster lately. Pleasant and paced well, the disc's tunes don't seem to lag nor race ahead. The band lists both power metal and progressive as influences, but don't let that scare you: it's not a "prog" nor "power metal" album per se. They do slightly experiment with syncopation and 'prog rock' segments and solos. What Kilmara does really well is write melodic hooks that are woven into both verses and choruses. That 'European' approach is very pleasing to ears that have become accustomed to (and weary of) dissonance and guttural screaming. Vocals are both nicely sung and (rarely) growled. Songs seem to be vocal-heavy, leaving few breaks for instrumentation. Instrumental breaks are tasteful and played "to serve the song". That said, the tunes tend to sound "comfort zone" – while quite enjoyable to listen to, they're not very provocative. Kilmara upholds the genre well, and it's easy to appreciate why their previous effort charted in their homeland.   Track Listing: Fantasy Devil's [...]

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RINGWORM Kick Off European Tour This Saturday

Cleveland's legendary kings of metallic hardcore RINGWORM released their latest album, and debut for Relapse Records, Hammer of the Witch this past March on Relapse Records.  The album can be ordered at http://bit.ly/RingwormHammer and the deluxe iTunes edition is available for purchase HERE.   After touring North America relentlessly this Spring and Summer, RINGWORM are heading to Europe this weekendRingworm Cleveland's legendary kings of metallic hardcore RINGWORM released their latest album, and debut for Relapse Records, Hammer of the Witch this past March on Relapse Records.  The album can be ordered at http://bit.ly/RingwormHammer and the deluxe iTunes edition is available for purchase HERE.   After touring North America relentlessly this Spring and Summer, RINGWORM are heading to Europe this weekend to kick off their first European tour in some time.  The first show is August 2nd in Berlin, Germany at The Stateless Society Open Air Festival and wraps August 9th in Cologne, Germany.   The band worked on Hammer of the Witch with Ben Schigel (Chimaira, Walls of Jericho) handling production duties at Spider Studios in Cleveland, OH and vocalist Human Furnace handling the album's stunning cover art. Destined to be a mainstay in every hardcore metal fan's headphones, RINGWORM's Hammer of the Witch serves to solidify the bands vital place in hardcore history. Noisey hails this work as "yet another achievement in a long line of uncompromising heavy [music] from these dudes," while New Noise Magazine raves, "Everything you love about the brutalest, viciousest metal infused hardcore legends continues without missing a step."   European Tour: 8/2: Berlin, Germany @ Stateless Society Open [...]

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Metal All Stars announce UK date

There have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. On Tuesday 16th December 2014, an impressive amount of these renowned names will unite as the Metal All Stars, for a special one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton, London. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Monday 4thThere have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. On Tuesday 16th December 2014, an impressive amount of these renowned names will unite as the Metal All Stars, for a special one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton, London. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Monday 4th August from www.ticketmaster.co.uk. All tickets are priced £27.50 + booking fee. A special presale for O2 customers will start at 9am on Friday 1st August. This special one-off London concert will feature sets that include renditions of all the performing artists' respective classics. The Metal All Stars was put together by Gabe Reed Productions as a way to give the world's metal fans an opportunity to see metal legends in one blockbuster show.  "As a metal fan," says Reed, "this is the show that I always wanted to see – two and a half hours of relentless, legendary metal!" The artists are really looking forward to the Metal All Stars London concert as much as the fans are. As Zakk Wylde stated, "The Metal All Stars are back and we are going to kick some major ass!" Additionally, James LaBrie, "I am psyched to [...]

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Fozzy – Do You Wanna Start A War

I have put this off for as long as I possibly could. I am a huge Chris Jericho fan; he is one of my favourite wrestlers and I think that Fozzy have done an impressive amount of work as a band. There is nobody that I would like to talk metal with than Chris Jericho.I have put this off for as long as I possibly could. I am a huge Chris Jericho fan; he is one of my favourite wrestlers and I think that Fozzy have done an impressive amount of work as a band. There is nobody that I would like to talk metal with than Chris Jericho. That said, Fozzy's new album 'Do You Wanna Start A War' is very trying. I have tried to like Fozzy's sixth album, but the best thing about it is an Abba cover of "SOS". Metal and Abba were made for each other like hands and gloves. However, any band can do a decent Abba cover if they try a little. There is not a lot of praise that I can give to "Do You Wanna Start A War". The actual record is so unlike Fozzy that is is a little off-putting. It is such a departure that I can't tell you one full song that sticks out as good. The single "Do You Wanna Start A War" is a compressed mess of radio slurry. It is not catchy nor is it fun. Everything is off; Jericho's voice, the guitar and the backing vocals are all terrible. [...]

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The Damned and The BossHoss confirmed as special guests for Motorhead's UK Shows

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh .@damnedtwits and .@thebosshoss announced as special guests for .@myMotorhead The Damned and The BossHoss have been confirmed as the special guests for Motorhead's UK shows in November. Motorhead, The Damned and The BossHoss play the O2 Apollo Manchester on 4th November, Birmingham NIA on 6th November and London's SSE Wembley Arena on 8th.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh .@damnedtwits and .@thebosshoss announced as special guests for .@myMotorhead The Damned and The BossHoss have been confirmed as the special guests for Motorhead's UK shows in November. Captain Sensible Motorhead, The Damned and The BossHoss play the O2 Apollo Manchester on 4th November, Birmingham NIA on 6th November and London's SSE Wembley Arena on 8th November. The tour led The Damned's Captain Sensible to exclaim. 'It's gonna be fun gigging with that old charmer Lemmy…. he was the only one who gave the '77 punk generation the time of day, as long as you didn't nick his pint while he was feeding the fruit machine. We're chums… done lots of stupid stuff together, even made a record – 'MotorDamn', where the session was held up for a while by an almighty punch up if I remember correctly. Nice to be working with the old bastard again.' While opening the proceedings are The BossHoss. The BossHoss have long since established themselves as one of the most innovative and compelling live acts in the European live music-landscape. The seven piece BossHoss over nine years have refined their crossover recipe of Country, Rock 'n' Roll, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Metal, Blues, Punk [...]

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Jesus Cröst - 1986

Jesus Crost are a 2 piece grind machine from the Netherlands who started life back in 1996 as a crustcore project. This is their 4th full length based upon the abhorrent subject of football. The album is based around the 1986 world cup final and whatever was special about it. That set aside what youJesus Crost are a 2 piece grind machine from the Netherlands who started life back in 1996 as a crustcore project. This is their 4th full length based upon the abhorrent subject of football. The album is based around the 1986 world cup final and whatever was special about it. That set aside what you have on display here is a mish mash of styles going from brutal death metal into grind and a touch of powerviolence and crust thrown in for good measure. The songs are all named after all the players in the cup final and there are no songs longer than 2 minutes. In these short blasts of insanity there is an amazing amount of riffs crammed in, insane time changes with stops, cymbal catches and turnarounds in the songs that will make your head spin. It is a harsh listen; however very compelling, you just don't know what is coming next, there is nothing straight forward about this album. If you took Today is the Day's – In the Eyes of God album and upped the ante you would be coming close to the chaos of this album. Do not let the 2 piece idea discourage [...]

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Vardan - Enjoy of Deep Sadness

    The one man machine that is Vardan, can never be accused of resting on his laurels and watching time drift by. This album is the second release so far this year, continuing the trend of the three offerings made last year. It really interests me as to what motivates him to produce an almost continual    The one man machine that is Vardan, can never be accused of resting on his laurels and watching time drift by. This album is the second release so far this year, continuing the trend of the three offerings made last year. It really interests me as to what motivates him to produce an almost continual cycle of Black Metal with amazing regularity, perhaps creative demons demand non stop deliverance, or of course, he could just be bloody good at it. "Enjoy Of Deep Sadness" is made up of a mere three tracks but each one is an epic tale of despair in its own right, clocking as they do in excess of eleven minutes each, this is no half hearted affair. Depressive Suicidal Black Metal (DSBM) is a sub genre that many are reluctant to immerse themselves in, afraid perhaps to delve too deep into the dark regions of ones psyche, fearing what we may find. I personally, have always embraced it, and therefore thoroughly enjoyed drowning in the melancholic waters of Vardans latest work. Although each of the tracks on offer have their own traits and signatures, there is, as you might expect, a connecting framework between [...]

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Specter - Life Rearranged

Dublin band Specter's mini EP is a preview of what this band has to offer the Irish metal scene. Life rearranged is the first track of two. While there are elements that are admirable such as vocals and groovy riff, the track is not easily differentiated from Unwhole, the second track and lacks authenticity. Unwhole contains someDublin band Specter's mini EP is a preview of what this band has to offer the Irish metal scene. Life rearranged is the first track of two. While there are elements that are admirable such as vocals and groovy riff, the track is not easily differentiated from Unwhole, the second track and lacks authenticity. Unwhole contains some powerful, ambitious breakdowns that are worked well into the track and not just slapped in for the craic, all the while maintaining the tone and groove. All in all it's a good E.P but they're not reinventing the wheel when it comes to Groove Metal. Specter definitely have a voice and a place. Two track E.P is a basic taster so hopefully they'll give us more to sink our teeth into in the near future and listeners can build opinions more objectively.   Check out the E.P for yourself: http://specterband.bandcamp.com/ Check out Specter on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SpecterMetal?fref=ts

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Psykosis are going to rip Bloodstock a new one

PlanetMosh recently had a chat with Irish Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses winners Psykosis about their upcoming show at our favourite festival. Here is what the lead contender for "Sexiest Drummer at Bloodstock", Shane (The Sugar Foot) Byrne had to say. Can you give the readers and people heading to Bloodstock a quick introduction to Psykosis?Psykosis PlanetMosh recently had a chat with Irish Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses winners Psykosis about their upcoming show at our favourite festival. Here is what the lead contender for "Sexiest Drummer at Bloodstock", Shane (The Sugar Foot) Byrne had to say. Can you give the readers and people heading to Bloodstock a quick introduction to Psykosis? Who you are, when you formed the band and a description on your sound? Hellooooo!!!!! Psykosis are a four piece Thrash Metal band made up of the sexy stylish Grant Walsh on lead guitar and lead vocal, The craaazzy stylish Tony Corcoran on rhythm guitar and backup vocals. The smooth, sleek, stylish Jay Shaw on bass guitar and more backup vocals and Shane (The sugar foot) Byrne on drums. We have had this line up now since about 2010 and we like to focus on playing music that gets the crowd involved as much as possible and ensuring that when we write the tunes we know that when we play it live it is gonna make people in our crowds want to down a bottle of buckfast and dive head first off the stage. PlanetMosh was at the Dublin final and we loved [...]

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Live at Wacken 2013 DVD

Last year the legendary Wacken festival in Germany welcomed 75,000 fans to watch over 120 bands spread over seven stages.  Unlike 2012, 2013 was notable for the beautiful hot sunshine that lasted almost all weekend with just a couple of short downpours.  If you haven't been then it's certainly a festival that I can't recommendLast year the legendary Wacken festival in Germany welcomed 75,000 fans to watch over 120 bands spread over seven stages.  Unlike 2012, 2013 was notable for the beautiful hot sunshine that lasted almost all weekend with just a couple of short downpours.  If you haven't been then it's certainly a festival that I can't recommend enough. One thing that Wacken does each year is to release a DVD.  Now, just days before the 2014 festival, the DVD of last year's festival is here.  It's being released as a triple DVD, with 3x BluRay and 2x CD versions also available.  The DVD/Bluray versions feature 106 songs from 43 bands – now that is impressive.  The first disc alone is almost 3 hours of music, so that one disc is impressive, even before you make a start on the other two. Before I go on to talk more about the contents of the disc, something well worth knowing about is the special prizes hidden in some copies.  There is a Golden ticket, along with 10 silver tickets, so 11 winners in total.  What do you win?  Well the lucky winner of the golden ticket will get a Lifetime membership of Wacken Open [...]

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The Rock Show on PMR (w/c 28 July 2014)

This week's edition of The Rock Show is full of piratey goodness, as we welcome back to the show the brilliant CHRISTOPHER BOWES of Alestorm. And of course there's a stack of top music to boot, thusly: DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me (Kick-Off Klassik) DIRTY WOMAN - Pack Your Back (new) TYSONDOG - Hammerhead HELL'S CHOPPER -This week's edition of The Rock Show is full of piratey goodness, as we welcome back to the show the brilliant CHRISTOPHER BOWES of Alestorm. And of course there's a stack of top music to boot, thusly: DEF LEPPARD – Pour Some Sugar On Me (Kick-Off Klassik) DIRTY WOMAN – Pack Your Back (new) TYSONDOG – Hammerhead HELL'S CHOPPER – A Chopper From Hell (new) SUSAN AQUILA – Intervention (Rock Chicks Rock, new) AITTALA – Russian Roulette (new) SLASH & MYLES KENNEDY – Standing In The Sun DEAD END HEROES – Roadkill (new) ASIA – Heat Of The Moment (LiveWire) BLACK POWDER COUNTY – Blackberry Wine (new) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY – Suicide Messiah WHITESNAKE – Is This Love (Erection Section) FOUR WHEEL DRIVE – High Roller ALESTORM – That Famous Ol' Spice ALESTORM – Drink (new) STEEL PANTHER – Turn Out The Lights TENACIOUS D – Tribute HEAR N' AID – Stars OZZY OSBOURNE – Lightning Strikes ACE FREHLEY – The Joker (Cover Play) Next week 'Big' Jim will be chatting to the one & only DAVID ICKE. If you've missed any of the replays of the show here on PlanetMosh Radio, they're now only available via the members area [...]

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Steelhouse Festival (Day One) - Ebbw Vale, 19/07/2014

Over the past four years, the Steelhouse Festival - held on top of a mountain on the edge of the breathtakingly beautiful Brecon Beacons - has established a reputation not only for the quality of its line-up but also for being one of the best value-for-money and most family-friendly events of its kind in theOver the past four years, the Steelhouse Festival – held on top of a mountain on the edge of the breathtakingly beautiful Brecon Beacons – has established a reputation not only for the quality of its line-up but also for being one of the best value-for-money and most family-friendly events of its kind in the rock 'n' roll universe. All three points – with a couple of notable exceptions within the context of the first (which we'll come to a bit later) – are extremely evident over the course of the weekend:  the value-for-money aspect is reflected in the fact that beer costs a thirst-quenching £3.50 per pint (or just £3 for those of us lucky enough to gain access to the VIP tent!) and burgers weighing in at a meatily mouth-watering four quid!  As for the family element – well, there are kids everywhere:  playing football up against the fences, challenging bands to frisbee competitions, building rainbows out of used beer cartons… and, more importantly, rocking out to each and every one of the 16 acts – with the aid of suitable hearing protection, of course! Unfortunately, travelling over from Belfast brought a few last minute hitches with it, [...]

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Roadwolf – Pre Fest Interview Wacken 2014

Roadwolf are the Austrian winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. We are Roadwolf, a Heavy Rock Band fromRoadwolf are the Austrian winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. We are Roadwolf, a Heavy Rock Band from Vienna, Austria! We are enrooted in the style of the late 70s and early 80s NWOBHM era and will not make any compromises concerning our sound and live-shows. How would you describe your sound. Fast, energy-driven Heavy Rock with a strong classic Heavy Metal feel, exciting, in-your-face riffs and catchy guitar solos! How would you describe the metal music scene in your country? What has changed over the last few years. The metal scene in Austria is (or was) dominated by Death Metal and Metalcore bands. Because of this, a group of traditional Heavy Metal Bands (including us) combined their efforts and founded the Austrian Heavy Metal Alliance short AHMA. A vinyl sampler showcasing our work is in the making. Why did you enter the WOA Metal Battle Competition? We tried it two years ago but only made second place. This year we were [...]

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Metal Minion's "shave or save my hair" for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Our little PlanetMosh Metal Minion has made another impact in the metal community. This time she is doing something brave and selfless to raise money for Headbangers Balls in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Emily a.k.a Metal Minion has set up an JustGiving page and a target of £750. If she doesn't reach that target sheOur little PlanetMosh Metal Minion has made another impact in the metal community. This time she is doing something brave and selfless to raise money for Headbangers Balls in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Emily a.k.a Metal Minion has set up an JustGiving page and a target of £750. If she doesn't reach that target she will shave off her hair. For a 13 year old girl, this is pretty massive don't you think? Her JustGiving page has been shared on bands pages, personal profiles and of course Headbangers Balls are giving 100% support to her. This young metalhead has the backing and support to go far with anything she decides to do! Message from Metal Minion: "I am 13 years old. I love metal, I play drums and I go to gigs. That is my life. >Some my age can't do that because they are very sick with cancer. And when you loose your hair, it makes having cancer more real and scary. And for a girl to loose her hair, it is horrible". Andy Pilkington, founder of Headbangers Balls has this to say: "It's always an incredible feeling when anyone feels strongly enough about what we're doing [...]

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LOST GRAVITY RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM THIS OCTOBER!

Hailing from London, Lost Gravity are quickly making new friends with their formidable sound that takes from the stout elements of Soundgarden and The Foo Fighters merged with the riff-creating sensibilities of Metallica. Rightly so, Lost Gravity have gained recognition for their energetic and noose-tight live shows. The UK noise beasts are now poised toHailing from London, Lost Gravity are quickly making new friends with their formidable sound that takes from the stout elements of Soundgarden and The Foo Fighters merged with the riff-creating sensibilities of Metallica. Rightly so, Lost Gravity have gained recognition for their energetic and noose-tight live shows. The UK noise beasts are now poised to up the ante with the national launch of their self-titled debut album, which is out Monday 13th October through all stores. Formed mid-2007 by Brazilian born guitarist & vocalist, Breno Val, Lost Gravity have three self-financed and self-released EPs to their name: 2008's 'Anywhere But Home', 'Selfish', which was released in 2009 and 'Lost Gravity III', which dropped in 2012. True to Breno's DIY ethos, he set up his own label, Priston Records, which to date has been an ideal vehicle for the band's releases. The label's fourth release is Lost Gravity's debut album which drops nationally this Autumn. Originally a four piece unit, Lost Gravity had a glut of line-up changes during their first few years. However, Breno has been the consistent and main creative force since the band's formation, and to this day, he's remained their primary songwriter. In 2012, the band paired [...]

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ArnoCorps – Belfast, QUBSU Speakeasy – 26/07/2014

Ten or 12 years ago, the sight of large groups of people dressed in full camouflage gear and sporting various guns, knives and other assorted artillery (including bazookas – and pirate swords?!) would have had the guys at the now redundant cop shop a few hundred yards from this venue sending for a battalion ofTen or 12 years ago, the sight of large groups of people dressed in full camouflage gear and sporting various guns, knives and other assorted artillery (including bazookas – and pirate swords?!) would have had the guys at the now redundant cop shop a few hundred yards from this venue sending for a battalion of re-inforcements.  But, that was then and this is now – and the now is a promised return to Belfast of the faux heavy metal commandos ArnoCorps. Scimitar – Photograph by LIVE:i/Paul Verner Even support act Scimitar have go in on the, er, act, with guitarist John Thompson (pictured right) dressed from head to foot in full camo.  Having been off the scene for a little over six months, the four guys return hungry and enervated, and are obviously enjoying playing one of the biggest gigs of their careers to date.  The result is a hard-hitting, energetic and enthusiastic set, built around material from their forthcoming new EP, and combining both old school and new school sensibilities with an easy aplomb.  It's good to have the guys back. Californians ArnoCorps have gone to huge amount of effort to craft and develop their mythos, developing a back [...]

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