Despite celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, Switzerland’s Shakra are a band who have never truly got near to dining at the top table of rock ‘n’ roll. Sharing stages with heavyweights like Iron Maiden and Guns ‘N’ Roses gave them a wee snifter of how the other half live, …
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Powerpop rockers Last Great Dreamers are to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their classic debut album this autumn with a first-time vinyl edition and a special London show. Originally released in 1994 though Bleeding Hearts Records, Retrosexual picked up rave reviews at the time, being voted album of the year by legendary …
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THE WILDHEARTS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH VERSUS THE WILDHEARTS Playing the album in full on UK tour Twenty five years in and the Wildhearts are ready for more – originally formed in late 1989 in the depths of Newcastle, the group are returning to the big stage to perform their debut …
Read More »GOTTHARD Album: “Silver” 13th January 2017 THE 25th ANNIVERSARY Quarter of a century ago, Gotthard set out from the idyllic Swiss canton Tessin to conquer the world with pure, straightforward rock and gigantic ballads. In 2016, we can undoubtedly certify that they’ve pulled off the trick: With 15 No.1 albums …
Read More »Levellers Release Special 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Levelling The Land’ Brighton folk punk band Levellers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their timeless platinum-selling, second album Levelling The Land with a three-disc special edition package, which will be released on November 18th through their own label On The Fiddle Recordings. …
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@planetmosh reviews Pornograffitti by .@ExtremeBand on .@UMC and .@Polydor Lots of things happened in 1990. I started secondary school, Italy hosted the World Cup, which was won by West Germany, the last time a divided Germany would ever compete, and Extreme released Pornograffitti. On February 9th they’ll re-release it to celebrate …
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Relapse Records have announced details of the first deluxe final re-issues, being released to mark the label’s 25th anniversary. Throughout 2015, the label will be commemorating the milestone with an extensive reissue campaign, featuring many of their classic and underground titles on deluxe vinyl. The first batch of four albums …
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OPETH are set to celebrate their landmark 25th Anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the legendary London Palladium on 18th October 2015. After being the heaviest band to play the Royal Albert Hall (in 2010), they will no doubt be the heaviest band to …
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Sweden’s technically intoxicating extreme metal masters, MESHUGGAH, are bringing their immense live show to Europe this December to celebrate their 25th year of musical deviance. MESHUGGAH will play a very special 25th Anniversary set, performing selections from their 1989 – 2012 discography including some rare songs that haven’t been played …
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