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Thin Lizzy’s ERIC BELL & Band join CCR as special guests on selected dates for their 2024 UK tour. Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Their all time classic hits such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You […]
News**HAPPY RELEASE DAY** THE WORD ALIVE – Hard Reset Happy release day to THE WORD ALIVE and their brand new album, Hard Reset, out now via Thriller Records. Listen to focus track single ‘One of Us (Ft. Bad Omens)’ here. Buy | Spotify | iTunes […]
NewsOn the 3rd of April, as part of the Europan tour, Finnish band Finntroll played live at The Underworld, after nearly a decade, supported by their far Nordic friends Skálmöld (joining from Iceland). While both bands fall into the metal category, Finntroll has deeper routes […]
Gig reviews‘Psalms For Eternity’ by Lillian Axe is released as a 3CD Digipack on 6 May 2022 by Global Rock Records [GRRBOX002]. ‘Psalms To Eternity’ brings together, for the first time, tracks from all previous Lillian Axe releases in one comprehensive anthology. All tracks that feature […]
NewsKingmaker Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of the biography of Big Big Train. Written by music journalist Grant Moon, Big Big Train – Between The Lines: The Story Of A Rock Band will be published on 16th June 2022. Big Big Train – Between […]
NewsCadiz Music are delighted to announce the release of the compilation ‘Many Rivers’ from Dave Edwards on CD [CADIZCD205] on 24 June 2022. Who, you may ask? Well, here’s who. Dave ‘Spud’ Edwards is possibly one of the finest guitar player/singer/songwriters ever to have come […]
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 […]
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