The first World Metal Congress will happen in London on March 22/23. It will take place at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA. There will be representatives from across the globe coming together to celebrate metal music. This has been conceived by ex-Metal Hammer editor and Twin V […]
Devin Townsend is to play six shows at the end of the year in the UK and Ireland. These form part of his ‘Empath Europe – Vol. 1’ tour. These dates are Dublin Academy December 6, Belfast Limelight 7, Glasgow SWG3 Galvanisers 9, Manchester Albert Hall 10, London Roundhouse 12, […]
Megadeth are to put out a compilation on March 22. It’s to be titled ‘Warheads On Foreheads’ and will have 35 tracks, taking in material from the ‘Killing Is My Business…’ era right up to ‘Dystopia’. This is to be made available on three CDs and also four LPs. The […]
There is to be a documentary done about the career of the late Ronnie James Dio. This will cover his life from the early days of Elf right through to Heaven & Hell. And Dio’s memoirs, ‘Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography Of Ronnie James Dio’, will be published soon. […]
Weezer have just put out a covers album called ‘Teal’. Currently only available on streaming platforms, this has come out of the blue, as the band explain: “Surprise! Guess who dropped a new album? No, it’s not (much anticipated new studio record) ‘The Black Album’ – that’s coming on March 1. […]
The Frank Zappa hologram tour is to visit five UK cities in May. The dates are Edinburgh Playhouse May 9, Gateshead Sage 11, Manchester Bridgewater Hall 12, Birmingham Symphony Hall 13, London Palladium 14. Tickers go on sale from 10am on January 25. Dubbed ‘The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa’, […]
Vixen have announced their new vocalist. It is Lorraine Lewis, most known for fronting Femme Fatale. She replaces Janet Gardner. Lewis is no stranger to Vixen, having taken over from Gardner for a show in Oklahoma last March, when the latter was recovering from surgery. Gardner recently announced she was […]
They kick off at the O2 Ritz in Manchester on November 12, before heading to Glasgow Garage 13, Dublin Academy 14, Bristol SWX 15, London Kentish Town Forum 16, Nottingham Rock City 17. They’ll be supported by Eluveitie and Infected Rain. Says Lacuna Coil vocalist Andrea Ferro: “Transformation is a process […]
There’s a new documentary on Phil Lynott currently being put together by film maker Emer Reynolds. It’s called ‘Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away’ and will include interviews with former Lizzy members Eric Bell, Scott Gorham and Darren Wharton, plus Suzi Quatro, Adam Clayton of U2, James Hetfield and […]
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 […]
