Download 2019: Tech That! And Party. It could be argued that last year saw the first real presence of Tech-Metal crossing the threshold of Castle Donington, with the likes of Tesseract and Plini the first instrumentalist to appear at Download festival, plus not forgetting Sleep Token. So this year that […]
MacMillan Fest 2019: Full lineup revealed This years MacMillan fest have already confirmed their full lineup, three months ahead of the event, adding a further 36 acts to the 25 of the first wave! Additions include: Shapes / Sister Shotgun / The Kut / Black Orchid Empire / Chugga Boom […]
Brooklyn gothic metallers A Pale Horse Named Death are to play two shows in Ireland and England at the end of the year. These happen at The Grand Social in Dublin on November 3 and The Underworld in London two days later. These dates are part of an extensive European […]
Melvins have cancelled their upcoming European tour. This is because drummer Dale Crover has problems with his back. In statement he explains: “Dear friends, I regret to inform you that I have to cancel our upcoming European tour. I’ve been dealing with a back related injury and I’m unable to […]
Gandalf’s Fist are to release new single ‘The Waxwork Downs’ on June 14. This will be out out as a mono edition on wax cylinder! This was the earliest commercial format for storing recorded sound for reproduction. But it’s not been in regular use since 1929. Says frontman Dean Marsh: […]
Live are to issue a 25th anniversary edition of first album ‘Throwing Copper’. The Pennsylvanian band will put this out on July 19 through Radioactive/MCA/Ume. There will be a super deluxe box set edition, which features the album with bonus tracks on double LP black vinyl, and a 12-page booklet […]
Stone Temple Pilots are to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first album ‘Purple’ by releasing a super deluxe edition. This expanded version will be put out on September 13 through Rhino. It will be available in a three CD/one LP set, and is to have a remastered edition of […]
AVA are to release their first album through One Little Indian on July 12. It’s titled ‘Waves’. The duo features violinist Anna Phoebe and ambient classical producer and pianist Aisling Brouwer. They describe their music as being ‘cinematic instrumental’. Check out the video for ‘Resistance’ here:
Nordic Noise, long established as one of Scandinavia’s top heavy rock events, is to have a UK edition this year. This will happen at the Think Tank in Newcastle on November 22/23. Blitzkrieg are to top the bill on the first night, joined by Thorium and Repulsive Vision. The Tygers […]
Celebrated singer/songwriter Dr. John has died at the age of 77. The New Orleans musician, who was born Malcolm Rebennack Jnr., created a remarkable style that fused different genres into a sound that was both individual and influential. In a statement, his family have said: “Towards the break of day […]
Download Festival 2019: Malcolm Dome’s Recommendations Today’s selections come from our oracle, the walking encyclopedia of heavy metal, Mr. Malcolm Dome… Def Leppard Clutch At The Gates Skindred Halestorm Lamb Of God Dream Theater Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics
Jethro Tull are publish their official history in November. Titled ‘The Ballad Of Jethro Tull’, this illustrated history will be put out by Rocket 88. There are to be two versions of this. One will be a ‘Signature Edition’ limited to 500 copies, with each copy signed by Ian Anderson, […]
