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Carley + Jonathan Wolf named themselves The Ghost Wolves as a symbol of the band’s ferocious, primal sound and a nod to Carley’s ranch upbringing among hybrid wolves. The married duo are inspired by delta blues, loud garage rock, and American roots music – a genre they call ‘stomp and …

San Francisco based ExperiMetal Thrash band Mordred are back to tour the UK (and Ireland) this summer. Its 22 years ago since the band braced our shores and the band are thrilled to announce these dates and will be releasing their new single ‘The Baroness’ along with their back catalogue and …

The enchanting multicultural retro-rock 4 piece BLUES PILLS are set to unleash their new self-titled album on the 28th of July and in anticipation of the release, vocalist Elin Larsson has recorded a track by track clip for the album, featuring snippets of each track. Listen to the new album and how the …

Southern California rock band Of Mice & Men are proud to announce they will be main support for the Arena tour in UK & Europe to non other than Linkin Park this November. “We are thrilled to announce our tour this fall with Linkin Park, a band that has been a major trailblazer for …

After a triumphant set at this weekends Sonisphere festival, Surrey 4 piece, Canterbury are set to release new single ‘Satellite’, taken from their new album ‘Dark Days’.     With their trademark bold and anthemic choruses, ‘Satellite’ shows off Canterbury at their finest.   The video, which they filmed themselves whilst traveling the world …

German thrash titans DESTRUCTION have announced a run of live dates throughout the UK and Ireland in October under the banner ‘Thrash United 2014′. Joining them on this wing of their European tour will be UK thrash stalwarts Shrapnel, Belgian speed metal maniacs Evil Invaders and Finnish label brothers LOST SOCIETY.   …

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water…   Alestorm announce ‘Piratefest’, 19 dates across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Eire!   Scottish pirates ALESTORM with Captain Christopher Bowes at the helm are set to release their upcoming album Sunset On The Golden Age on …

After incredible performances at this years Download and Isle Of Wight Festivals, The Pretty Reckless are excited to announce a headline UK tour this Autumn in support of the top 10 charting album Going To Hell.  The tour will see them through 8 cities and will end at London’s Brixton …

Since their debut album “In Distortion We Trust” (2005), Crucified Barbara has earned its reputation as one hell of a live band through constant hard work; from the biggest festival stages to the dirtiest rock clubs, both on their own and as support to the likes of In Flames, Sepultura, Motörhead and Backyard Babies. …

Following the announcement of their signing to SOAR/Century Media Records, BLACK TONGUE have confirmed the re-release dates of their EPs ‘FALSIFIER’ & ‘BORN HANGED’ as September 1st.   The ‘Born Hanged : Falsifier (Redux)’ release format will initially be digital only, with the tracks to be included on the physical …

Original Nirvana drummer Chad Channing, best known for his work on the band’s debut album, ‘Bleach’, has announced two exclusive London shows with his new group Before Cars. With influences that include Young Marble Giants, early David Bowie and obscure hits from the 60’s/70’s, the band present an eclectic mix of …

Protest The Hero will end their tour cycle for their album Volition with an UK/European tour November 14th through December 13th.  This will be the band’s third tour of the UK and Europe since the release of Volition in October 2013. Support acts on this run will be The Faceless …

Following an extensive spring tour and their superb performance at this year’s Hellfest a couple of weeks ago, French stoner rockers MARS RED SKY are now ready to embrace the second leg of their European tour, including a must-see appearance at pioneer festival Stoned From The Underground in Germany next week …

Scottish pirates ALESTORM with Captain Christopher Bowes at the helm are set to release their upcoming album ‘Sunset On The Golden Age‘ on the 4th August in the UK via Napalm Records. To get a first taste of the pirates live on the high seas, check out the album preview …

Multi-platinum US rockers GODSMACK move into the fast lane for sixth studio album, ‘1000hp’, set for international release via Spinefarm Records on the 1st September 2014. Since the release of their self-titled debut (1998), the Boston quartet – Sully Erna (lead vocals / guitar), Shannon Larkin (drums), Robbie Merrill (bass) & …

Footage of Indian metal veterans Demonic Resurrection’s performance from Les-Fest in Scotland is now posted online. The footage features 3 new songs from the band’s upcoming album ‘The Demon King’. The band were special guests on the 27th of June at the festival. Watch the footage below Demonic Resurrection is …

Greek thrashers AMKEN have released their first official video clip for the song “Zombie Pets”. The video has been directed by Antonis Skaramagkas (Exarsis, Fatal Mutiny, Secret Illusion) while music production took place at Made In Hell Studio (Mentally Defiled, Fadom, Fatal Mutiny, Demon Prayers). Blood-pumping, fast-paced bay area thrash combined with that notorious …

The Canadian Heavy Metal band STRIKER are set to release their upcoming album City Of Gold on the 1st of September in the UK via Napalm Records. The band has now unveiled the artwork by artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Sodom, Iced Earth) and announced European tour dates with BULLET in …

With the album’s #1 Debut on the US BILLBOARD Hard Rock Charts (Top 20 on the overall charts) and the single “Sangre Por Sangre (Blood For Blood)” hitting the Top 20 at rock radio in the US, HELLYEAH has made an impressive showing with their fourth album, BLOOD FOR BLOOD.  …

UK thrashers Onslaught have announced India’s Demonic Resurrection as the band to replace US band Hatriot on the forthcoming UK Tour, entitled ‘Thrash Invasion 2014‘. The bill, which also includes Danish band Artillery as main support, and in London only, old friends Nightlord, will now feature Demonic Resurrection on all …