Skunk Anansie have added more UK dates to their upcoming 25th anniversary tour. With previously announced shows in London, Manchester and Bristol having already sold out, the band will now also be appearing at Brighton Centre August 26, Bournemouth O2 Academy 27, Cambridge Corn Exchange 28, Leeds O2 Academy 30, […]
A fund has been set up in tribute to Bernie Tormé, who died on March 17. This has been set by the guitarist’s family, in lieu being sent to his funeral. The money will be sent to Guy’s And St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. In a statement, Tormé’s family say: […]
Machine are to celebrate the 25th anniversary of debut album ‘Burn My Eyes’ later in the year. This will be see mainman Robb Flynn reuniting with guitarist Logan Mader and drummer Chris Kontos for a series of shows; current bassist Jared MacEachern will also be involved. A European tour will […]
Devin Townsend has announced that Haken will be open for him on his UK/European tour at the end of the year. Commenting on this, Haken say: “We are beyond excited to have been invited along to support one of our all-time favourite artists, Mr. Devin Townsend, on such a monumental tour! […]
Deicide are to play a series of shows in Europe this spring and summer. The band, though, will only have one date in the UK, this being at The Underworld in London on August 12. The tour will introduce new guitarist Chris Cannella. Says mainman Glen Benton: “We’re looking forward to […]
Death Angel are to release new album ‘Humanicide’ on May 31 through Nuclear Blast. The thrash masters’ album, this was produced and mixed by Jason Souecof. Says guitarist/vocalist Rob Cavestany: “I’m ecstatic to present Death Angel’s ninth studio album,’ Humanicide’. This collection of songs represents the band in its current state […]
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Motley Crue published a book eighteen years ago that would become a staple in rock collections worldwide. One that showed the depravity that was rife in Hollywood, containing 448 pages of sex, drugs, abuse, murder, heartbreak, and tales from the Sunset Strip. It was described by Rolling Stone as “Utterly […]
Rock Goddess are teaming up with Heavy Pettin’ to play seven UK dates later in the year. The tour kicks off at The Tivoli in Buckley on August 31, before heading to Bristol Thekla September 1, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 4, Blackpool Waterloo Music Bar 5, Glasgow Oran Moor 6, Grimsby […]
Darkthrone are to release a new album through Peaceville on May 31. Titled ‘Old Star’, it’s the Norwegian band’s first album since 2016’s ‘Arctic Thunder’. Says founder/member Fenriz: “‘Old Star’ – again we are here with the riffs! A while after our previous ‘Arctic Thunder’ album it became apparent that […]
Neal Morse is to release ‘Jesus Christ The Exorcist’ through Frontiers on June 14. This is a progressive rock musical, which will be available on double CD, three LPs or as a download. You can check out the first single ‘Get Behind Me Satan’ here: Joining Morse on the project […]
Cult Of Luna have signed to Metal Blade. The celebrated Swedish post metal band have no plans yet for a new release. Commenting on the deal, the band have said: “We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Metal Blade and the creation of our new home: Red Creek, that will handle Cult […]
