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“:KTONIK:”, the new album from prog band VOTUM will be released on February 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The album was mixed by David Castillo at Ghost Ward [Katatonia, Opeth, Bloodbath] and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios [Paradise Lost, Kreator, Leprous]. VOTUM …

Finland’s ‘merry metallers’ Reckless Love will be releasing their fourth studio album, ‘InVader’, on March 4th 2016 via Spinefarm Records – the follow-up to the colourful quartet’s previous album, ‘Spirit’ (2013). Produced by Ilkka Wirtanen, ‘InVader’ features all new, original material, and sees the musicians exploring fresh sounds as well …

Sheffield’s (UK) rock outfit Inherit The Stars are back with another dose of their trademark sound, that strives to push the boundaries of modern post-hardcore. Announcing the release of their latest single and video release for ‘Fortune Favours The Brave’, the track is their first release of 2016 and again guided by …

London based tech-metal quartet Derange are excited to announce the release date for ‘Echo’, the next single from their acclaimed album‘The Awakening’. ‘Echo’ is arguably the hardest hitting track from ‘The Awakening’ but still shot-through with melody. It is a glorious burst of tech-metal, showcasing not only the band’s intricate …

Seminal Canadian Heavy Metallers Anvil are set to release their rousing, fist-pumping new studio album ‘Anvil Is Anvil’ on Steamhammer / SPV on February 26thas a Digipak CD, (containing a bonus track and poster), as a high class double gatefold clear vinyl LP (with CD in paper sleeve), plus download. …

UK’s finest ZOAX are putting the final touches to their debut album. Deadpress.com featured them in the “50 Bands To Look Out For In 2016” list and wrote: “Equipped with a charismatic and well-dressed frontman in Adam Carroll, combined with music that can be both a strong contender on the mainstream …

Chicago’s doom metal finest, THE SKULL, are set to embark on an extensive European tour next month. The band features former TROUBLE members vocalist Eric Wagner and bassist Ron Holzner, alongside SACRED DAWN guitarist Lothar Keller, former PENTAGRAM drummer Sean Saley, and the recently recruited WITCH MOUNTAIN’s guitarist Rob Wrong. After kicking off their touring responsibilities later this month by playing with …

OFFICIAL VIDEO REVEALED Release date – February 26th On Tour Across The UK, Headline Shows  plus dates supporting Wilson and also RavenEye. “Having already made waves last year, Reigning Days are clearly aiming to take a big bite out of 2016” – Kerrang! Devonshire three-piece Reigning Days have unveiled the explosive video for their brand …

France’s most galvanizing heavy rock foursome THE TEXAS CHAINSAW DUST LOVERS are back this spring with their debut album “Me And The Devil”, a trash and groovy rock’n’roll statement set to see the day on March 28th via Besta Records.   Sexy sweaty rock anthems topped off by a deathly rock’n’roll crooning, …

This coming Friday (29th of January 2016) California’s pop punk firecrackers The Dollyrots will be celebrating the release of their brand new EP, Mama’s Gonna Knock You Out. The Dollyrots – aka Kelly and Luis, have decided to celebrate the EP’s release with an online live streamed concert with the …

BRAND NEW ALBUM BANG ZOOM CRAZY… HELLO RELEASED APRIL 1st‘NO DIRECTION HOME’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW2016 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME ‘ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL’ U.S. TOUR HEART/JOAN JETT/CHEAP TRICK Legendary power-pop collective Cheap Trick have released ‘No Direction Home’, the first single to be taken from the band’s upcoming album …

JOE BONAMASSA IN CONCERT A SALUTE TO THE BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION Joe Bonamassa pays homage to the music of  Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 29th JANUARY 2016. PLANET ROCK 72-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE: TUESDAY 26th JANUARY.   Joe Bonamassa’s love of the British Blues is at the heart …

The Room + Doris Brendel @ The Railway We are thrilled to announce the first show in association with Skyfire Interactive and Firebrand Roxx. Taking place at The Railway Bolton on Friday 25th March. The legendary venue that has played host to a great many names over the few years it …

Elixir To Start Skol Records’ Series Of The Replicas Of The NWOBHM Singles SKOL RECORDS proudly presents the first release in the series of the CD replicas of the legendary NWoBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) singles: ELIXIR “Treachery (Ride Like The Wind)”, which will be out on January …

EXORCISM Recruit Ex JORN Bass Player NIC ANGILERI Heavy Doom metallers EXORCISM featuring RAVEN LORD and METAL MACHINE’s CSABAZVEKAN (vocals) as well as featuring HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR‘s JOE ‘SHREDLORD’STUMP(guitars) have recruited ex JORN, IAN PACE, KHAOS, TORE ST. MOREN bassist NIC ANGILERI to their ranks. The band is currently …

Body swerving trends and transcending sub genres, the miraculous UK sludge colossus BOSS KELOID are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album Herb Your Enthusiasm on April 8via BlackBow Records. Herb Your Enthusiasm is as heavy as it is massive and as filthy as it is passionate. Recorded and mixed by Chris Fielding at …

Fear of Domination unleashes a new wicked album The fourth studio album of Fear of Domination is titled Atlas and it will be released on March 11. It is the darkest and heaviest masterpiece FoD has ever done. The Finnish shock industrial metal -band Fear of Domination will give a …

Melodic metal newcomers VALUES have confirmed that they will be releasing their Broken Nation EP on the 19th February 2016 via Ghost Music. In light of the announcement the quintet have revealed the EP’s title track, which was given its first spin on Alex Baker’s Kerrang! Fresh Blood show. Of …

As seen at Bloodstock Festival and Hammerfest THE HERETIC ORDER (featuring members of Breed 77) have premiered thier new music video ‘Death Ride Blues’ following the announcement of a co-headline UK tour this Feburary with I.C.O.N (as seen on tour with former Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime). WATCH ‘DEATH …

MORTIIS will be returning to our shores for a run of 7 headline shows in May – the tour kicks off at Newcastle’s Cluny venue on 23rd May and commences at Bristol’s Fleece on 29th May. The tour will follow hot on the heels of the forthcoming release of Mortiis’ …