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HEAVEN & EARTH new studio album ‘V’

Heaven & Earth

Hard rock outfit Heaven & Earth return in July with the release of their fifth studio album, the aptly entitled ‘V’. With a line-up that now includes Gianluca Petralia (vocals), Stuart Smith (guitars), Lynn Sorensen (bass), George Barabas (Hammond organ and keyboard) and Simon Wright (drums, percussion), they have become a …

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Storm The Empire set loose new single

RISING METALLERS DETAIL NEW SINGLE & MORE! Canadian-Anglo metal outfit STORM THE EMPIRE are rapidly carving a prominent name for themselves, as they launch out of the underground and aim for the jugular, armed with their hard-hitting new single and video Leap Of Faith, out now – https://youtu.be/c3Bwmewz6W8 . Born in 2019 and coming at …

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MÖTLEY CRÜE SET TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SERIES OF SPECIAL CATALOGUE RETROSPECTIVE RELEASES

In November 1981, rock ‘n’ roll legends Mötley Crüe stormed into the cultural zeitgeist with the release of their debut album Too Fast for Love, setting the stage for what would become one of the most iconic careers ever in music. This year, the band is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a special series of music re-releases and fan activations, revisiting their globally acclaimed catalogue. The first release will be a digital remastering of their smash 1987 album Girls, Girls, Girls.

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE release ‘All Rise Again’, w/guest appearance from Govt Mule’s Warren Haynes

BLACKBERRY SMOKE have released another new song, All Rise Again, taken from their hotly-anticipated seventh studio album, You Hear Georgia, set for release on May 28th via 3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers. The track features a guest appearance from their friend, Govt Mule's Warren Haynes, who is also seen in the video, laying down his vocal tracks and a slick guitar solo.

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Rainbreakers Premiere video and Announce UK Autumn Tour

Raibreakers

The ever-rising, rock ‘n’ soul-inspired Rainbreakers continue to release impressive new material from their forthcoming second album with their brand-new single ‘Light Me Up’ on Friday 28th May and are delighted to share its brand-new video. Following the highly successful release of their previous single ‘Ashes’ —including a limited-edition vinyl 7-inch— ‘Light Me Up’ will also receive a …

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FLIGHT ATTENDANT – new single ‘Paradise’

Flight Attendant

Nashville’s FLIGHT ATTENDANT is ready for take-off with the release of their new single/video ‘PARADISE’ Flight Attendant is a Nashville based indie band who were making a name for themselves as a live proposition locally before Covid-19 shuttered venues. ‘Paradise’ follows a brace of musically contrasting 2020 singles in the …

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PARADISE LOST ANNOUNCE ‘OBSIDIAN MOON’ UK TOUR

Paradise Lost

PARADISE LOST ANNOUNCE ‘OBSIDIAN MOON’ UK TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2022 Following on from the release of their new album ‘Obsidian‘ in May 2020,  PARADISE LOST finally bring their masterpiece live on stage in February 2022. Today, the British gothic metal legends announce their “Obsidian Moon” tour, featuring special guests MOONSPELL. PARADISE LOST frontman Nick Holmes says: “We’re looking forward to …

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THE BLEEDING Releasing ‘Rise Into Nothing’ EP

The Bleeding

UK Death-Thrashers THE BLEEDING Releasing ‘Rise Into Nothing’ EP May 14 UK Death-Thrashers THE BLEEDING return with seven-song EP Rise Into Nothing on May 14. The furious title track, featuring guest vocals from none other than rising black/speed metal star James McBain (Hellripper), is streaming with a vengeance. THE BLEEDING – Rise Into Nothing …

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METAL MASSACRE – Metal Massacre XV

Metal Massacre

In 1982, Metal Blade Records put out its first release: Metal Massacre, a compilation album that included Metallica, Ratt, and many other influential artists. Now, Metal Blade will be releasing Metal Massacre XV on May 21st – and continuing the legacy of the first album – the collection will once again contain a sampling …

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SOUL GRINDER release a new video for the track “Night’s Bane”

Soul Grinder

Bremen-based death metal trio Soul Grinder will release their new EP “Lifeless Obsession” on June 4th. “Night’s Bane (Nyktophobia)” is the first single released from the upcoming EP and features a guest appearance by Nachtgarm (Negator). SOUL GRINDER – Night’s Bane [Nyktophobia] (official video) Tracklist:1. Night’s Bane (Nyktophobia)2. Mercyful Fate3. Terradeformer4. A …

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Prosperina – New Single “Flag”

Prosperina

Prosperina has released the new single and title from their forthcoming album Flag, which is coming out May 21st. You can pre-order the album here.Marrying the intimate with the epic, pop-nous with drone-heft, it’s arguably the album’s magnum opus, a sprawling expanse, brooding and spacey. “It’s the sound of the band really coming …

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MERCUTIO – new single ‘REVOLUTION STATION’

Mercutio

UK based alt-rock trio Mercutio are thrilled to announce the release of their new single, “Revolution Station”, on the 28th May 2021. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut UK album, “Antagonist”, released on the 4th June 2021. The band have also announced themselves as main support on …

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Papa Roach – release Lyric Video “Help (Aelonia Remix)”

Papa Roach

PAPA ROACH KICK OFF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WITH NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR “HELP (AELONIA REMIX)” As multi-platinum rock band PAPA ROACH continue to celebrate the release of their second greatest hits compilation, GREATEST HITS VOL. 2: THE BETTER NOISE YEARS—out now via BETTER NOISE MUSIC—the band have shared a lyric video for “Help (Aelonia Remix),” to celebrate …

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