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News: Pretty Girls Make Graves to release ‘The New Romance’ 20th anniversary reissue
Pretty Girls Make Graves and Matador Records are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the bands sophomore album, ‘The New Romance’. Originally released in 2003, this was the Seattle punk band’s Matador Records debut. After more than a decade out of print, the album will return to us in a limited edition white vinyl pressing in …
News: Autopsy Return With Gore Ridden New Album ‘Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts’
Following the blistering ‘Morbidity Triumphant’, Autopsy return with their next chapter in the form of a ghoulish new album ‘Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts’ which is due on the 27th of October via Peaceville Records. A mere year after their previous offering the band are positively chomping at the bit – or more hacking away at …
News: Otep’s Acclaimed Concept Album Hydra Debuts On Vinyl For 10th Anniversary via Craft Recordings
Craft Recordings celebrates the 10th anniversary of Otep’s acclaimed concept album, Hydra, with its first-ever vinyl release. Featuring such haunting favourites as “Apex Predator,” “Blowtorch Nightlight” and “Seduce & Destroy,” the cinematic metal album is based on a novella by the band’s founder and frontwoman, Otep Shamaya, and centers on the story of a vigilante assassin named Hydra. Arriving October 6 and available for pre-order today, Hydra is …
News: Paradise Lost reveal new artwork for ‘Icon 30’ Vinyl release
To celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary, gothic metal legends Paradise Lost recently announced the release of a vinyl re-recording of their 1993 masterpiece ‘Icon’. Released on the 1st December on double vinyl, the now titled ‘Icon 30’ has been totally re-recorded by the band with them once again working with long time collaborator and producer Jaime Gomez …
Track: King 810 Reveal Video For ‘Say Cheese & Die’
As they ready to play Bloodstock Festival on 10th August, KING 810 have revealed a video for ‘Say Cheese & Die’, a track taken from their current release, the ‘K5: follow my tears’ EP. Check the video out, below: KING 810 are prepping their return to the UK next month for Bloodstock Festival in Derbyshire. Gunn comments: “Our slot at Bloodstock …
News: Clutch Release ‘PA Tapes: Live In Seattle 10/10/22’ Inc. Black Sabbath Cover
Infectious and authentic, live dynamos Clutch have unveiled the third release in their series of concert recordings, shared under the collective moniker PA Tapes. Released today, PA Tapes (Live In Seattle, 10/10/22) comprises a monster 20-track set list including a rare cover of Black Sabbath‘s “Lord Of This World”. Legendary for changing the set list every night, with each band member taking turns …
News: Pale Wizard Records Reimagine Budgie’s Classic Album ‘Never Turn Your Back On A Friend’ – 50 Years Later
In June 1973, a little trio from Cardiff in Wales called Budgie released their third album ‘Never Turn Your Back on a Friend’. Recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, this album firmly cemented their legacy as a dynamic force to be reckoned within the hard rock movement of the early seventies. With their music being …
News: Paul Rodgers Announces ‘Midnight Rose’ LP First Collection of New and Original Solo Music in Nearly 25 Years
Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band Bad Company, will release his first single ‘Living It Up’ taking from his forthcoming LP ‘Midnight Rose’, due for release on the 22nd of September via Sun Records. This will be the first solo album of new music Rodgers’ has released …
News: Jared James Nichols Announces October 2023 Headline UK Tour With Special Guests DeWolff
Fresh off a European and UK tour supporting The Winery Dogs, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson Guitar brand ambassador Jared James Nichols is pleased to announce his “October 2023 Headline UK Tour” with special guests DeWolff. Additional support on selected dates comes from British rock bands Doomsday Outlaw and Silveroller, and guitar sensation Toby Lee. Tickets go on general sale 10am BST on Thursday June 22 from www.jaredjamesnichols.com. …
News: Over 100,000 Fans Celebrate Download Festival’s 20th Anniversary And Its Biggest Year Ever
This weekend’s Download Festival 20th anniversary welcomed a record breaking 100,000 attendees to Donington Park becoming its most successful year ever. The fastest selling Download in its 20-year history, 2023’s edition showcased world-class rock and metal across four days and six stages. With an unbelievable line-up, featuring the likes of Halestorm, Skindred, Evanescence, Pendulum, Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)’s new project Empire …