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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 we would continue in 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 are Paul Bielatowicz (lead guitar), Bill […]
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 Of Luna’s future productions. This […]
Chris Fehn is no longer a member of Slipknot and has filed a law suit claiming he is owed money by the band. The percussionist, who had been a member since 1998, says in his suit that he was under the impression there was one company which handled all money made by Slipknot from touring […]
Fomer Gillan and Ozzy guitarist Bernie Tormé has passed away at the age of 66. Tormé was hospitalised last month with virulent double pneumonia and was placed on a ventilator.A statement from his family said: “Bernie Tormé passed away peacefully on the 17th March 2019, one day short of his 67th birthday, surrounded by his […]
Hellyeah have just put out new single ‘333’ through Eleven Seven Music Group. This comes from the band’s new album, which is to be released in the summer. It features the final recordings from the late Vinnie Paul Abbott. Says vocalist Chad Gray: “Vinnie originally came up with the idea for ‘333’. A lot of people may […]
Baroness are to release their new album on June 14. It’s titled ‘Gold & Grey’ and is to be on the Abraxan Hymns label. “Our goal is, was, and will always be to write increasingly superior, more honest and compelling songs, and to develop a more unique and challenging sound,” says Baroness founder, guitar player and vocalist John Baizley. “I’m […]
Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons are to play 10 UK shows at the end of the year. The dates kick off at Stoke Sugarmill on October 29, before heading to Glasgow Grand 30, Manchester Rebellion November 1, London Dome 2, Norwich Epic Studios 3, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 4, Southampton Engine Rooms 6, Wolverhampon KK’s […]
Brian May has been confirmed as the person who will induct Def Leppard into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on March 29. The Queen guitarist has known the band for a number of years, and has also joined them onstage a few times. Right now, it’s not known whether he will perform with […]
Sontaag, an international rock collective, have just put out a cover of ‘Silver Machine’ through Cleopatra. The band’s core of Richard Sontaag (guitar/keyboards) and Ian Fortnam (vocals/guitar) are joined by former Hawkwind member Nik Turner (saxophone), Youth of Killing Joke (bass) and Dave Barbarossa (drums -ex Adam And The Ants/Bow Wow Wow). Says Fortnam: “Hawkwind were […]
Rock Goddess have been forced to pull out of the remaining shows on their tour with Cats In Space. This is due to Jody Turner being taken ill. She explains: “I am so upset that I can’t do the rest of this Cats in Space tour. I was taken into hospital on Sunday morning after […]
Between The Buried And Me are to play shows in Manchester and London at the end of their autumn European tour. These will happen at the Academy 2 in Manchester on October 9 and the Electric Ballroom in London the following night. The band are to play two sets each night. Says bassist/keyboard player Dan […]
