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News: Electric Six Announce UK Tour; New Album ‘Turquoise’ Out Now On Metropolis Records
Everyone’s favourite disco-punk act Electric Six are returning to the UK/RoI in November and December to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their chart busting debut album, ‘Fire’, which was home to the hit singles ‘Danger! High Voltage’, ‘Gay Bar’ and ‘Dance Commander’. The set will see the entire record performed in its entirety, as well …
News: Paradise Lost Share New Version Of ‘Embers Fire’ From ‘Icon 30’
With the release of Paradise Lost’s ‘Icon 30’ less than a month away, the gothic metal legends have now shared the re-recording of ‘Embers Fire’. Nick Holmes comments: “Embers Fire was good fun to record again, it’s been a staple in the live set since it was released. The intro was even used to advertise Clarion luxury …
News: Clutch release ‘PA Tapes: Live In Portland 10/9/22’
Stalwart firecrackers Clutch have revealed the fifth release in their series of live concert recordings, shared under the collective moniker PA Tapes, comes from a riotous night in Oregon on October 9th, 2022. Released today, Tuesday 14th November, PA Tapes (Live In Portland, 10/9/22), showcases a fat slab of veritable bangers guaranteed to get your blood pumping and toes tapping. The …
News: Blues Rock Guitar Sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces February 2024 UK Tour
British Blues rock guitar prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce ten UK concerts in February 2024. Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday 15 November via Planetrock.com. Tickets will then go on general sale at 10am on Friday 17 November from Gigsdantic.com, Planetrocktickets.co.uk, and joanneshawtaylor.com. The tour kicks off on Saturday 17 February 2024 at Manchester Royal Northern College of …
News: Five Finger Death Punch Release Gold Vinyl Reissue And Cassette Of Acclaimed Album ‘F8’
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse, Five Finger Death Punch have announced a LIMITED EDITION GOLD VINYL REISSUE of their eighth studio album, titled “F8”, as well as on cassette for the first time. The album was originally released globally on February 28th, 2020 and debuted at #1 on rock charts around the world with Top 10 Mainstream chart debuts in the USA, Austria, Australia, Canada, …
News: Caligula’s Horse Announce New Album Charcoal Grace & Reveal Video For First New Single Golem
Australian progressive metal outfit Caligula’s Horse are back! The four-piece from Brisbane is ringing in a new chapter with a new single and video release for ‘Golem’ and album announcement for ‘Charcoal Grace’, which is set for release in January 2024 via InsideOutMusic. ‘Golem’ is the first taste of the new album and gives a glimpse of the thematical depth of ‘Charcoal …
News: Bloodstock Open Air Festival Add More Names To The Already Immense 2024 Roster
More massive acts have recently been announced to bolster the already immense line up for the 2024 edition of Bloodstock Open Air Festival. Whitechapel have been added to the Main Stage on the Saturday to bring you an afternoon delight of crunching and pounding Deathcore. Hot off their recent tour with Thy Art Is Murder, …
News: Kira Mac Announces 12-Date Spring 2024 Headline UK Tour
British rock band Kira Mac are pleased to announce their 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour starting on Thursday, April 25th at Leeds Brudenell Social Club and ending at the Stoke Underground on Saturday, May 11th. Planet Rock will launch a 48-Hour Ticket Pre-sale at 10am BST on Monday October 23rd. Tickets go on general sale 10am BST on Wednesday October 25th via planetrock.com, thegigcartel.com and www.kiramac.com. Kira Mac, the UK’s hottest rock sensation, is reinventing …
News: Opeth To Reissue ‘Damnation’ On Vinyl For 20th Anniversary
To mark the 20th anniversary of Opeth’s ground-breaking 2003 album ‘Damnation’, a special vinyl re-issue has been meticulously crafted to pay homage to a pivotal and trailblazing moment in the band’s illustrious history. Originally recorded in the serenity of Åkerfelt’s native Sweden, with additional production from Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, the album acclaimed by fans and critics alike has …
News: UK Post-Metal Band Gozer Announce New EP And Share Video For Track ‘Celestial River’
After venturing through the vast scope of heavy music and experimenting with their sound, Gozer’s vision was realised with the album ‘An Endless Static’ released in 2022. Receiving praise from the likes of Metal Hammer, Metal Injection, Invisible Oranges and more for the album’s dense sonic power, song structures and emotive depth. Gozer are now …