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Collapse introduce new frontman

Harry Watson - Collapse

London death metal mob Collapse have just confirmed former InComa frontman Harry Watson as their new vocalist, following the departure of singer Duncan Wilkinson in 2013. “I’m stoked to have been offered the opportunity to front Collapse. Craig Daws (Sacred Mother Tongue) encouraged me to go for the auditions and …

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JACK BRUCE – Releases New CD “Silver Rails”

Esoteric Antenna is proud to announce the release of the eagerly awaited new studio album by the legendary JACK BRUCE, one of the greatest popular musicians Britain has ever produced. A supremely talented instrumentalist and vocalist, eminently respected by his peers, Jack’s pioneering bass playing style has influenced successive generations …

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BIOHAZARD return to the UK in August

Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD make their return to the UK with a string of lives dates this August, including appearances at Rebellion Festival in Blackpool and Bloodstock Festival in Derby. The band released their 9th studio album ‘Reborn in Defiance’ in 2012 via Nuclear Blast. Dates are as follows with …

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XEHANORT sign to Subliminal Groove Records

Canada-based progressive gurus Subliminal Groove Records are delighted to announce the signing of one-man prog-deathcore maverick, Xehanort, and with it the remastered release of his 2013 album Awaken in a Different Dimension, due March 11. If this all wasn’t enough, Xehanort has today released a lyric video of the first …

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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY release studio update

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY the band featuring the legendary metal brothers Max and Igor Cavalera are currently in the mixing stage of their third album and their first for their new label home Napalm Records. The band is working with producer John Gray (Soulfly) and plans on having the record ready for …

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HEAVEN’S BASEMENT – March tour dates

HEAVEN’S BASEMENT announce a full headline tour of the UK & Ireland for 2014. The “Welcome Home” tour will take in 15 shows over 18 days, kicking off on March 13th in Norwich and ending in Brighton on March 30th. ‘We’re heading out on our first ever full length European …

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EDGUY announce tour dates in September

German melodic power-metal quintet EDGUY make a long-awaited return to England with a brace of live dates in September. The band, led by vocalist Tobias Sammet, have just announced the release of their 10th studio album ‘Space Police – Defenders Of The Crown‘ for April 21st via Nuclear Blast Records …

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JACKSON FIREBIRD release “Cock Rockin´” video

The Australians JACKSON FIREBIRD show the rock community how to rejuvenate a genre without losing sight of Rock’s purest essence. Sweaty riffs, irresistible hooks are the main ingredients on the debut album “Cock Rockin‘”. The duo wastes no time and offers the listener a musical parade of top-notch Rock songs. …

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WHITE DYNOMITE sign with Ripple Music

Boston’s WHITE DYNOMITE have announced their signing with California-based label Ripple Music and the addition of a second guitarist. Hard rock label Ripple Music, known for their excellent taste and quality of heavy rock music, have signed the super group and will re-release White Dynomite’s debut album in late spring …

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NOCTOOA set release date for PESANTA URFOLK debut

PESANTA URFOLK sets May 15th as the international release date for NOCTOOA’s Adaptation. NOCTOOA began as an inevitable collaboration between longtime comrades Sammy Fielding and Jorge Gallo. Clad in black robes, adorned in owl insignia, the duo set out propagate their own brand of dark neo-folk music, aptly self-proclaimed “Cave …

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