It’s only around 18 months since The Crunch released their debut album, but they’re already gearing up to release their second album in April.  Ahead of the release of the album they’ve released the first single from the album – Neon Madonna. In case you missed hearing about The Crunch …

Joe Bonamassa is back with another new release – a live release that is coming out in various formats – a Double CD, or 2 DVD, Bluray or 3 x LP.  You may be wondering what sets this release apart from other Joe Bonamassa live releases, but as always he …

Tonight was the second night of Within Temptation’s Hydra Theatre tour which started a few nights earlier in Almere.  As with previous theatre tours, the only dates are in the Netherlands – partly due to the fact the tours require a proper theatre rather than standard music venue. Why? Well …

FemMe announced the first bands for this year’s event three weeks ago, and have now announced the remaining acts for the event that takes place at Effenaar, Eindhoven on 16th and 17th October this year. Alongside the already announced bands – Therion, Xandria, Stream of Passion, Kingfisher sky, Whyzdom, Purest …

First up tonight were SHVPES (who were formerly known as Cytota).  They kicked off as they meant to go on, with a fast heavy set (basically hardcore).  The shouting style vocals and lack of any noticeable melody meant I wasnt over-impressed by them, and clearly the crowd thought the same …

Hot on the heels of last week’s five band announcement, BLOODSTOCK is excited to reveal five more acts! With lots more still to reveal before August’s finest metal party can get started, there’s no slowing down at festival headquarters.   BLOODSTOCK are excited to welcome back thrash metal Brits LAWNMOWER …

Robin Trower has been making music for over fifty years, first finding fame as a member of Procul Harum (he joined shortly after the release of “White shade of pale”, and then under his own name.  That in itself tells you a lot about what to expect – people don’t …

I spoke to Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick ahead of their album release and upcoming tour which kicks off in Dublin on 2nd March. The new Black Star Riders album, “The Killer Instinct” comes out on Monday. How do you think the album compares to the first one (All …

I spoke to Michael Schenker to talk about his new album, “Spirit on a Mission” which is due to be released next month. Your new album, Spirit on a mission is due to be released next month.  Where did the title come from? I was asked a while ago about …

BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce their third headliner for the Sophie Lancaster Stage, and a slew of other Sophie stage bands for the August 2015 event! Industrial icons GODFLESH are to headline Sunday night on the Sophie Lancaster stage!  Frontman and visionary Justin Broadrick comments: “GODFLESH is thrilled to be …

I spoke to Rudolf Schenker, founder of legendary rock band The Scorpions, to talk about their new album “Return to forever” and their live shows including their first UK date in 8 years at this year’s Ramblin’ Man festival. This year is the 50th anniversary of you founding The Scorpions.  …

I spoke to Joey Tempest, lead singer of Europe ahead of the release of their new album, “War of Kings” and their tour with Black Star Riders that will see Europe play Ireland for the first time in twenty-five years. Your new album, War of Kings is due to be …

South African blues musician Dan Patlansky released his debut album in 1999 and is now releasing his seventh album, Dear silence thieves.  His second album saw him signed to a major label, and in 2006 he became just one of six musicians in Africa to receive a guitar and amp …

Nightwish have announced a headline show at Wembley SSE Arena on the 19th December 2015, which will be their only UK date this year. The band will be making history by being the first ever Finnish band to headline this famous venue. ‘Who would have thought about headlining at Wembley …

MULTI AWARD-WINNING* BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE JAMES, THE BUZZCOCKS, ALABAMA 3, NEW MODEL ARMY AS 2015 HEADLINERS *[UK’s Best Small Festival, Best Independent Festival & Promoter of The Year (Richard Bryan)] The unique, family friendly festival Bearded Theory are thrilled to announce what is their strongest line-up yet in 2015, …

I spoke to Battle Beast singer Noora Louhimo before the band played their show with Sabaton in London last month. Your new album, Unholy Saviorhas just been released (today in fact).  When did you start writing it? Around a year ago. What’s the song writing process in the band – …

I spoke to Huntress singer Jill Janus backstage at the Assembly in Leamington Spa shortly before they were due to play. You’re currently on tour with Savage Messiah and Amon Amarth.  How has the tour gone so far? It’s amazing, it’s been a great bill for us.  I really feel …

“Where stories unfold” is the third album from Austrian band Illuminata.  They released their debut EP, “Lachrymal” in 2007 and in 2008 followed it with their debut album, “From the Chalice of Dreams”.  In late 2011 they released their second album “A World So Cold”.  Now at the start of …

It’s been a long time since Thunder last released an album – in fact it was a year before their farewell show.  Which one I hear you ask?  I’m referring to the 2009 “20 years and out” farewell shows as opposed to their previous attempt to retire.  Happily retirement didn’t …

British Singer-songwriter Ian Siegal has won seven British Blues Awards and has been nominated twice for the U.S Blues awards.  He released his first album in 2002, but it wasn’t till last year that he released his first live album.  Now he’s following it up with another live album.  Two …