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Simon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces the release of his new album ‘Recordings 2020–2025’ out 14 March 2025 on earMUSIC on CD and 2LP. The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran’s 1992 hit track ‘Ordinary World’, […]
NewsRock Icon LITA FORD and her band is proud to announce two exclusive UK Headline shows in July 2025 in addition to her show already announced at Steelhouse Festival in Wales on July 26th. Joining Lita will be legendary 80’s all-female hard rockers VIXEN, who […]
NewsPre-order ‘Shards’ Stream ‘Myopia’ Dim Gray: Myopia (Official Lyric Video) Dim Gray are a Norwegian band known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop. Following acclaimed debut, Flown, and the expansive, evocative soundscapes of second album, Firmament, Dim Gray release their third studio […]
NewsWell, what a night this turned out to be with the fabulous Kira Mac, complete with line-up changes, and a swerve in their musical direction, along with newcomers, Jayler, who have been compared to Greta Van Fleet or, as I like to call them, Led […]
Gig reviewsTime for something completely different – and, no, it’s not Monty Python but it is pretty damned funny at times. Comedy, burlesque, magic, circus – this show had it all as the fabulous Hundred Watt Club returned to the Gloucester Guildhall for the first of […]
Gig reviewsFollowing the announcement of the soon to be released second musical observation in the form of The New Normal from Trifecta, the collaboration of singer songwriter Nick Beggs, keyboardist extraordinaire Adam Holzman and internationally renowned drummer Craig Blundell; the fearless trio have released a new single – […]
NewsBILLY MORRISON Releases second single & video with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens From new Solo Album THE MORRISON PROJECT – New Single ‘CRACK COCAINE’ Out Now. Billy Morrison, Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years, joins forces with Ozzy Osbourne and […]
NewsTAKEN FROM THIRD ALBUM “LIMINAL“ – OUT 12TH APRIL 2024 VIA PURE NOISE RECORDS In anticipation of their upcoming record release, Chicago’s rising rock band BELMONT has released a brand new, anthemic pop-punk single called “Dark Paradise.” The track is featured on the band’s forthcoming 3rd album, “Liminal,” that’s due out April 12th from Pure […]
NewsCO-HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 WITH NOTHING MORE + SPECIAL GUESTS VEIL OF MAYA + SLEEP THEORY KICKS OFF 16TH APRIL. The band has built its reputation on the back of smart songwriting that expertly pits hooks against heaviness and sprinkles melody amidst the maelstrom. On “Magnetic,” the […]
NewsRELEASED 7TH JUNE / PRE-ORDER NOW Nordic Giants, the enigmatic musical duo known for their captivating soundscapes and immersive live performances have solidified their place in the alternative music scene through a rich history of sonic innovation and visual storytelling. A cornerstone of Nordic Giants identity is […]
NewsSECOND FULL-LENGTH ALBUM ‘DESIGN’ DUE 4TH JULY 2024 Alternative rockers AMONGST LIARS are going head to head with the powers that be with their new single and music video for ‘You Are Not a Slave’. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming second full-length album, Design, due 4th July […]
NewsAVENGED SEVENFOLD DEBUT EPIC ANIMATED NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “COSMIC” – WATCH HERE ALBUM ‘LIFE IS BUT A DREAM…’ AVAILABLE NOW – LISTEN HERE BAND HEADLINE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, THEIR ONLY UK SHOW, ON JUNE 16TH Multi-platinum headliners Avenged Sevenfold (comprising M.Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Brooks Wackerman, and Johnny Christ) have debuted a trippy new music video for “Cosmic,” directed by Chris […]
NewsNerys John is a musician from Ross-on-Wye and has hit the music scene as The Beautiful Darkness. With a refined voice she appears to have the ability to cross genres but, for now, and ahead of an album release Nerys has released a single, Victim, […]
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