The original Meat Puppets line-up are to release a new album on March 8 through Megaforce. It is to be titled ‘Dusty Notes’ and is the first time that Curt Kirkwood (lead vocals/guitar), Cris Kirkwood (bass) and Derrick Bostrom (drums) have worked together since 1996. Also featured on the album […]
Warrior Soul are to release their new album in May. It’s to be called ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Disease’. Says mainman Kory Clarke: “We are going for the same feel as (previous album) ‘Back On The Lash’ but honing it in more and picking it up a bit. ‘Back On The Lash’ […]
Thin Lizzy are to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ‘Black Rose: A Rock Legend’ album at this year’s Steelhouse Festival. The band are to headline the festival on July 28, and will play the album in its entirety in a UK exclusive performance. Says guitarist Scott Gorham: “I am […]
Moody Blues maestro Justin Hayward will play eight UK shows in September. The tour kicks off in Edinburgh at the Assembly Rooms Music Hall on the 8th, before heading to Birmingham Town Hall 11, Swindon Wyvern Theatre 11, London Union Chapel 12, High Wycombe Swan 15, Bury St. Edmunds Apex […]
French metal masters Gojira are to headline three dates this summer. The band kick off at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on June 29, before going to London for a show at Brixton O2 Academy the next night, and finishing at the Manchester O2 Apollo on July 1. Tickets go […]
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 […]
