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HOLDING ABSENCE – release video for ‘Coffin

HOLDING ABSENCE has released ‘Coffin,’ the band’s second track from their upcoming split EP with ALPHA WOLF. The new single showcases HOLDING ABSENCE’s aptitude for world-beating anthemics with its lush, soaring chorus. Check out the new video for ‘Coffin’ now: Vocalist Lucas Woodland comments “We’re ecstatic to release Coffin today! This song is very much about finding hope in unexpected …

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AFTER SMOKE CLEARS UNLEASH BLISTERING NEW SINGLE!

High-flying Brit heavyweights AFTER SMOKE CLEARS have unleashed their gripping new single and video, The Fear –  https://youtu.be/ZNqd7oPd2e4 . This intoxicating new cut heralds a fresh sound that is heavier, darker and harder-hitting than their previous work. The track also features the vocal prowess of CJ McMahon from Thy Art …

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KILFEATHER release new album ‘Armchair Revolutionaries’ on 12th August

Psych rock outfit, Kilfeather, is set to release their new album Armchair Revolutionaries on all digital platforms, through Riot Records/Golden Robot Records on 12th August.Fans have received a deep insight into the album with the steady release of the singles ‘Bummer’, ‘Nightmares’, ‘Plants’, ‘Dwelling’ and ‘Waiting to Get In’ showcasing the diversity and genre-bending aural assault delivered by Kilfeather. Armchair Revolutionaries is a …

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Laura Evans announced as special guest on Cardinal Black’s Autumn Headline Tour 2022

Welsh singer-songwriter Laura Evans is pleased to announce that she will be special guest on Cardinal Black’s autumn headline UK tour in September 2022.  Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 29th from www.thelauraevans.com/tour-dates. “I’m excited to be touring with my Welsh buddies Cardinal Black,” says Laura. “They are super talented, and I can’t wait to go on …

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Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners announce debut album on Stevie Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records

Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners announce debut album on Stevie Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records. Plus unveil brand new video and 10-date UK tour Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners are proud to announce the release of their debut album on October 7th  on Wicked Cool Records. Their self-titled album is an energetic album that celebrates rock’n’roll …

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Joanne Shaw Taylor UK nationwide tour in November and December 2022

Award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce a 14-date UK tour in November and December 2022. Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10 am on Wednesday, August 3rd at www.planetrocktickets.co.uk. Tickets go on general sale on Friday, August 5th from  www.JoanneShawTaylor.com, www.SeeTickets.com and www.Gigantic.com. The tour starts at Cardiff, Tramshed on November 22, followed by dates at Exeter Corn Exchange (Nov 23), Reading …

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DIMMU BORGIR – announce remixed and remastered ‘Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia’

One of Norway’s most creative black metal bands DIMMU BORGIR released the groundbreaking ‘Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia‘ in 2001. DIMMU BORGIR celebrates this seminal album by releasing a brand-new sonic experience. ‘Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny‘ has been remixed and remastered using modern methods, to create an altogether more improved listening experience with contemporary production quality.Stream ‘Blessings Upon …

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ALTER BRIDGE share new single/video “Silver Tongue”

Following the recent announcement of their seventh studio album, Pawns & Kings, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge have released a brand new single, “Silver Tongue.” Known for their signature dual-guitar attack, backed by a driving rhythm section, the infectious track “Silver Tongue” is one of the heftier songs in the band’s recent output and is …

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Megadeth Reveal ‘Night Stalkers’ single/video feat. Ice T

MEGADETH premiered Night Stalkers: Chapter II, the next installment of a multi-part short film being released alongside MEGADETH’s next single Night Stalkers from their new studio album The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead!. The hotly anticipated album is set for release on 2nd September 2022, via UMe. Both the video and single for Night Stalkers feature a special appearance …

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IN FLAMES – release thrashing new track ‘The Great Deceiver’ + announce Brixton Academy

This past weekend, Swedish metal legends IN FLAMES tore up the stage at KNOTFEST Germany with their world-renowned live show. Today, the band released a brand-new track titled ‘The Great Deceiver‘- a crushing piece of high-class modern metal that reinforces IN FLAMES‘ unique mark deep in the foundations of the genre. The band states:“The Great Deceiver was born …

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Wet Willie Vocalist & Harmonica Player” Jimmy Hall announces new album “Ready Now”

All-Star Line-up featuring Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, Reese Wynans, Michael Rhodes, Greg Morrow,Warren Haynes and Jared James Nichols New Single “Jumpin’ For Joy”  Buy & Stream The Single | Watch the Music Video Highly Anticipated Album Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh  Smith   Released via Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Records Legendary vocalist Jimmy Hall is set …

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NIGHTBLADE DELIVER KILLER VIDEO!

Relentless Brit rockers NIGHTBLADE unleash their third album in an incredible three years. The bountiful riff slingers drop their fiery new album, Hope To Be There, on Friday 9th September. The record is heralded by a brand-new single and video, Hope To Be There, which is out now – https://youtu.be/RqcbDPI_lRg …

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CAZIMI DETAIL NEW VIDEO!

Acclaimed Brit quartet CAZIMI throw down a gauntlet with their mesmerising new EP, Signals, which arrives via AWAL on Friday 5th August. The EP is also backed by a brand new single and video, Echo, which is out now – https://youtu.be/xuTLl93Cs-E . The record has been mastered by Pete Maher …

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