Influential black metallers Mayhem have signed to Century Media. The Norwegians are to release a new album on October 25. The band say of the new deal: “Once again Mayhem is writing a new chapter in its 35 year history. We are excited to now have joined forces with Century […]
There’s a new Led Zeppelin documentary currently being made. It’s directed by Bernard MacMahon, who made ‘American Epic’, and traces the band members through music scene of the ’60s. It charts the first band meeting in 1968 and ends in 1970 when their second album, ‘Led Zeppelin II’ reached the […]
Michael Monroe is to play 10 UK shows later this year in support of new album ‘One Man Gang’. The dates kick off at London Islington O2 Academy October 30, Leeds Brudenell Social Club November 1, Milton Keynes Crauford Arms 2, Southampton Engine Rooms 3, Birmingham Mill 4, Glasgow Garage […]
Roy Mayorga has been confirmed as the new drummer in Hellyeah. Announcing the arrival of the Stone Sour man, the band say: “Please welcome our dear friend and brother Roy Mayorga, who will be guesting behind the drum kit as we honour our brother Vinnie Paul. These men had so much love and […]
Thrice and Refused are teaming up for a co-headlining tour later in the year. The UK leg starts at Birmingham Academy on October 26, before heading to Glasgow Barrowlands 27, Bristol Academy 29, London Brixton Academy 30, Manchester Academy 31, Nottingham Rock City November 1. Tickets go sale on May […]
Five more bands have been confirmed for the All Points East Festival on May 31 at Victoria Park in London. The bill has been curated by headliners Bring Me The Horizon, and the latest additions are Sleeping With Sirens, Vukovi, Black Futures, PENSHUi and tiLLie. They join the previously announced Architects, […]
Woodstock 50 IS going ahead, says co-founder Michael Lang. Yesterday Dentsu, one of the festival’s major sponsors, announced that the event would not be happening. They said in a statement: : “Despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed […]
The Struts are to play eight shows in the UK later this year. The band will kick off the tour at Manchester Academy on October 11, before heading to Edinburgh Liquid Room 12, Sheffield Leadmill 13, Norwich UEA 15, London O2 Forum 16, Cardiff Great Hall 17, Leicester O2 Academy […]
UFO have announced that Neil Carter is being brought in to replace Paul Raymond, who died last month. In a statement, the band have said: “On April 13, 2019, the UFO family got the tragic news that our bandmate Paul Raymond had died of a heart attack. It had been […]
KIM JENNETT UNBROKEN NEW SINGLE OUT NOW Warrington powerhouse Kim Jennett has unleashed her third solo single Unbroken on the world. It is written and produced by ex Jagged Edge and Skin guitarist Myke Gray and is one of those songs where the lyrics actually have meaning and purpose. Kim […]
Ozzy Osbourne has announced a UK and Irish tour for early 2020. These are the rescheduled dates, after Ozzy was forced to cancel all touring plans for this year as he aggravated an old injury following a fall at home. The tour will kick off at the Motorpoint Arena in […]
Def Leppard are to release a new box set on June 21 through UMe/Virgin. Titled ‘Def Leppard – Volume Two’, this will be available as a 10 180g LP set or a limited edition seven CD box. This will have all their recordings from the 1990s, remastered by Joe Elliott […]
