Author: Malcolm Dome
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Famed drummer Ted McKenna has died at the age of 68. He had a haemorrhage while undergoing surgery. A medical team fought for 10 hours to try and save him. During a distinguished career, he worked with Tear Gas, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher, Michael Schenker, Ian Gillan and […]
Black Stone Cherry will be the third headliner at this year’s Ramblin’ Man Fair. For the Kentucky band, it will be the second time they’ve headlined the festival, making them the first to do the double at the Fair. They will headline the main stage on July 20, with The […]
The Wildhearts are to put their first studio album in 10 years on May 3. It’s to be titled ‘Renaissance Men’ and sees the return of the band’s classic line-up, featuring Ginger, CJ, Ritchie and Danny. Not only that, but The Wildhearts will play eight UK shows, starting at Manchester […]
Saxon are to play three UK dates towards the end of this year to mark their 40th anniversary. Dubbed the Castles & Eagles Tour, it kicks off at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow on October 18, and then heads to the Eventim Apollo the next night and finally goes to […]
Devin Townsend is to release a new album through InsideOut on March 29. It’s titled ‘Empath’. And says Townsend of what fans can expect: “Hello everybody, this is Devin Townsend and I would like to formally announce that after almost a year and a half of working, I have finished ‘Empath’. […]
Black Sabbath are to have a steel bench unveiled in their honour in Birmingham during February. This bench is to feature images of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward; it’s to be placed on Black Sabbath Bridge in broad Street. And the ceremony happens at 11am on […]
Metallica have teamed up with Arrogant Consortia (who are part of Stone Brewing) to launch Enter Night Pilsner. Says Lars Ulrich on the collaboration: “The amount of ideals and outlooks that Metallica and Stone Brewing share are endless. I’m always blown away about how similar our paths forward have been. Our view of the worlds […]
King King have confirmed that bassist Lindsay Coulson is to leave after the band’s upcoming UK tour. Says Coulson of his decision: : “After 10 years of continued success with the band and everything the future now holds for them, I have made the difficult decision to depart from the group […]
Symphony X are to play three shows England during the summer. The band kick off at Coventry Empire on June 4, before going to the Picturedrome in Holmirth the next night and finishing off at the Electric Ballroom in London on the 6th.
Moody Blues bassist John Lodge is to play two shows in England during April. These dates will be part of his ‘10,000 Light Years Tour and Milton Keynes Stables on the 12th and Cadogan Hall in London the following day. Says Lodge: “Music is my life and I can’t wait to […]
The Bloodstock Festival have started 2019 by announcing four more bands for this year’s event. Powerwolf, Soulfly and Incite will all be performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage on August 9, while Swallow The Sun will be on the same stage on the next day. The event happens at […]
Suzi Quatro has signed to SPV/Steamhammer, and releases a new album on March 29. This is to be titled ‘No Control’, with the single ‘No Soul/No Control’ preceding this on February 15. Says the Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll: “I’ve never stopped releasing through the years. ‘Back To The Drive’ in […]
