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News: Ronnie James Dio’s Birthday Will be Celebrated With A Virtual Fundraiser On July 10th
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late heavy metal icon, will join forces with virtual event producers Rolling Live Studios to celebrate Ronnie’s birthday on Saturday, July 10th. The global fundraising event will bring together celebrities and fans all over the world to honor Dio’s undeniable impact …
News: Metal Rock Films Release An In Depth Look Into The Bay Area Metal Scene Featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus, Y&T, Testament
The riveting insider story of the Bay Area metal scene that gave rise to many mavericks of metal today. Featuring in-depth interviews with Bay Area metal icons and pivotal players – musicians, managers, journalists and label execs. MetalRock Films takes you on a transcendental journey into heavy metal yesteryear covering the golden era from the …
News: Anthrax Announce 40th Anniversary Celebrations
One of The Big Four turns the big 4-0 this year, and are celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honour the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, NY on July 18th 1981, Anthrax were one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast and quickly became regarded as a leader in the …
News: Dr. Feelgood – Singles (The U.A. Years+) gets unique vinyl reissue
Dr. Feelgood’s 1989’s best of is being reissued by those fine people over at Dig! On June 11th – Pre-order now from: https://lnk.to/DrFeelgood_TheUAYears. It’s available on black double LP and also unique recycled double-LP made from scraps of unused colour vinyl, that will be reworked to create new vinyl. Each one is completely unique, each with …
News: Nemophila To Release Debut Album ‘Oiran – Extended Edition’ Exclusively Outside Of Japan
Japan’s Nemophila are set to expand on their first single ‘Oiran’ into a full album outside of Japan. Entitled ‘Oiran – Extended Edition’ the album is due 25th June via JPU records. The album will include their debut single Oiran, all of its B-sides, as well as the band’s entire catalogue to date. It’s the first time the …
News: Jupiter Hollow Reschedule Live Streams Due To Covid; Offer Free Digital Download of New Album ‘Bereavement’
Toronto, ON based Jupiter Hollow, announce they will be cancelling their planned live stream tour dates for April and May due to the Ontario government’s Covid 19 lockdown to prevent the increasing spread of the virus in the province. The band comments: “It is with heavy hearts that we must announce our formal cancelling of all remaining Phase …
News: Darkthrone Announce Details On Their New Album ‘Eternal Hails’
Norway’s Darkthrone have announced the release of their 19th album ‘Eternal Hails’ due 25th June via Peaceville records. Since forming in 1986 as Black Death in Kolboton, Norway, Darkthrone have been masters of their art. Dropping the death metal of 1991’s Soulside Journey debut album in favour of a more primitive, black metal sound on the following …
News: Enslaved Postpone 2021 Tour And Announce Release Of ‘Cinematic Tour 2020’ Live Albums And DVDS
Enslaved have launched into their 30th year with thunder and flames. With their Utgard European Tour now taking place in spring 2022, with support coming from Intronaut, Obsidian Kingdom and Crown, the band have announced four new live albums/DVDs. Due 25th June, the audio and visuals for these releases have been taken from their revered Cinematic Tour 2020, with physical pre-orders launching today. Ivar …
News: Ash Announce Record Store Day exclusive
Ash are announcing news of a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive release, “BBC Sessions 1994-1999”. With the last year enforcing the first serious downtime on the band, it also enabled them to find the time to trawl the archive to put together a RSD release with some real value, something that shines a light on …
News: Napalm Death Sign New Deal With Century Media Records; Announce Album Re-Issues
UK Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death have recently signed a new deal with Century Media Records, extending the long-running co-operation between the parties once more. Napalm Death vocalist Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway commented: “Very happy to let people know that we have put pen to paper and taken the plunge with Century Media again. Crucial to Napalm Death was that …