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SHARE NEW SONG & VIDEO “WOULD YOU EVEN” — WATCH NEW TRACK FOLLOWS PREVIOUS SINGLES “SPAGHETTI TATTOO” + “HAPPY” Two-time Grammy-nominated rock group Plain White T’s are back with their latest single “Would You Even,” out now. Listen here or watch the video HERE. Leaning back into their pop-punk roots, Plain White […]
NewsLISTEN TO THE TITLE TRACK ‘BLEED OUT’ HERE PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 18, 2023. Within Temptation, the renowned Dutch symphonic metal band, are set to captivate fans with their eighth studio album Bleed Out on October 20, 2023. Bleed Out signifies a bold leap […]
NewsSHARE “I HOPE YOU CHOKE!” VIDEO — WATCH EU + UK TOUR DATES THIS AUTUMN Southern California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — dropped their new album, RUCKUS!, today, via Fearless Records. Get the album, produced by Will Yip, here. The band has shared the video for “I Hope […]
NewsThe Nightingales UK tour from subjects of ‘King Rocker’ documentary starts 19 April! The Nightingales – New Video / Single: ‘I ❤️ CCTV (Anaglyph 3D)’ The Nightingales – New Video / Single: ‘I ❤️ CCTV (Anaglyph 3D)’ AEG Presents announce that, following […]
NewsSupport from Forever Sabbath Back:n:Black return to the UK stage after a significant period of time due to COVID restrictions limiting touring opportunities. This particular visit is also notable for some considerable changes in line-up with only BB remaining from the previous tour. This time […]
Gig reviewsThe legendary keyboard giant remembered; stories, tributes, rare and unseen photographs www.keithemersonbook.com A lavish, fully illustrated book in which family, friends, colleagues, and fans talk to author Chris Welch about the life, work, and legacy of Keith Emerson from before The Nice and ELP through […]
NewsComing 40 years after he first started performing in bands in his native North West of England, Tim Bowness returns in 2022 with his seventh solo album ‘Butterfly Mind’, due for release on the 17th June 2022. Produced in conjunction with long-time collaborator Brian Hulse, […]
NewsSTREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD HERE Born from the idea that strength can emerge from the wreckage of vulnerability and tough times, the latest cut from Gathering of Strangers gnaws its way through shadowy indie-rock riffs, an anthemic chorus and a narrative of overwhelming emotions. Crepuscular and catchy […]
NewsMeshuggah premiers a new video for their song “Broken Cog” today on YouTube! It’s the opening track on the band’s critically praised new record, “Immutable”, released today by Atomic Fire and available now on all streaming platforms and for purchase: https://meshuggah.afr.link/immutable Watch MESHUGGAH’s video “Broken […]
NewsMonotreme Records Having reviewed Symbiosis, the new album by Nordic Giants recently, and having seen them live I was surprised just how similar this release from the Slovenian duo is. Subtle Realms, Subtle Worlds is the band’s follow-up release to their 2018 album Speaking for […]
Album reviewsAs a fan of principally instrumental post-rock music I was looking forward to seeing Nordic Giants live having just reviewed their latest album, Symbiosis, released earlier this year. Before getting around to seeing (actually more in hope than anticipation knowing that the stage lighting would […]
Gig reviewsFollowing the recent release of their latest album Death Valley Paradise, the Kris Barras Band are currently undertaking a UK tour in support of the event. The first show of the tour kicked off at The Phoenix in Exeter, which will also be hosting the […]
Gig reviewsI have to admit that YES was one of the first bands I got into, even before going to University in the early 1970’s. Close to the Edge and Fragile were ‘must haves’ for anyone into progressive rock. Since then I’ve bought many of the […]
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