Author: Malcolm Dome
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Jon Anderson has confirmed the release a new solo album called ‘1000 Hands’ on March 31. Work on this began 30 years ago under the banner of ‘Uzlot’, with one time Yes bandmates drummer Alan White and late bassist Chris Squire. The recordings were done with producer Michael T. Franklin, […]
Sunn O))) are to release a new album in April. It’s to be titled ‘Life Metal’ and the four-tracker is to be put out by Southern Lord. Their first new album in four years, it will be backed up by a European tour, although there are no UK dates as […]
Gilby Clarke has signed to Golden Robot Records. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist is to release a new album later in the year. Titled ‘The Gospel Truth’, this will be his first solo album for 15 years. Says the guitarist: “I am so happy to be a part of the Golden […]
John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame is teaming up with Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and jazz collaborator Steve Noble to play a London date next month. This happens at the 100 Club on March 28. This one-off is being done as a benefit for the radio station Resonance FM. […]
Skunk Anansie have announced a trio of headline dates for the summer. The band, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary, are to play in London at the Brixton O2 Academy on August 17, followed by Manchester Academy 18, Bristol O2 Academy 19. They also headline the Beautiful Days Festival on […]
Queensrÿche are to play two headline dates in England this summer. The veteran band, who will be on the bill for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival on August 11, are to play Norwich Waterfront on August 13, followed by Islington Assembly Hall in London the next night. They will be […]
Parkway Drive have been confirmed as the final headliners on the Ronnie James Dio Stage for this year’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival. The Aussie metalcore band will play on August 10. Says frontman Winston McCall: “We’re pretty damn excited! This will be our first shot headlining a UK festival. We’ll be […]
A handwritten letter from late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott is up for auction. This was written to bis sister Valerie in late 1978, while AC/DC were on tour in America. The full text of the letter is:”Hi Valerie, Well as you can see Bon’s in Down Town Pitsburgh [sic] today. […]
Three southern rock bands are teaming up to tour the country later in the year. Jason & The Scorchers, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and the Kentucky Headhunters will play dates at Norwich Waterfront September 5, London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 6, Sheffield HRH C.R.O.W.S 7 (Dan Baird will not […]
Ozzy Osbourne has now cancelled his entire UK and European tour. This is due to a severe respiratory infection. A statement says: “Ozzy has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his ‘No More Tours 2’ tour on doctors’ orders. “This follows yesterday’s announcement that Osbourne was […]
Girlschool bassist Enid Williams has left the band for the second time. In a statement, Girlschool have said: “Girlschool would like to wish Enid all the best in all her future ventures. “Thank you for standing by us all these years and we will see you at all the shows. We’re also looking […]
