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Veteran thrashers Sacred Reich are currently in the studio working on a new album. To be titled ‘Awakening’, this will be their first new album since 1996’s ‘Heal’ and marks the return of drummer Dave McClain, who was originally in the band from 1991-95. Says frontman Phil Rind: ; “Recording is in full swing with producer […]
Black Stone Cherry have confirmed they will now play four shows prior to their headline appearance at Ramblin’ Man Fair on July 20. These happen at Aberdeen Music Hall July 14, Glasgow Barrowlands 16, Dublin Academy 17, Belfast Ulster Hall 18. The band are also playing Caerphilly Castle on July 13, But this is already […]
There’s to be a special Black Sabbath exhibition held in Birmingham this summer. Marking the band’s 50th anniversary, this is to be held at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery from June 22 to September 29. The aim of the exhibition is ‘to capture Black Sabbath from the perspective of their fans, to show the […]
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 are Curt’s son Elmo playing […]
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’ was raw, fun and loose, […]
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 very happy to get Lizzy […]
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 16, Cambridge Corn Exchange 17, […]
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 on sale from 10am on […]
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, and features guest appearances fromand […]
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 yet. The band are expected […]
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 Robot family for my new solo […]
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. Tickets cost £50 in advance.
