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Primal Rock Rebellion release new single and video of 'No Place Like Home' PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION have their debut single, ‘No Place Like Home’, now on release through the Spinefarm label. The single is released as a strictly Limited Edition black 10” vinyl ...
Posted 9 Feb 2012 12:14 by Woody

NO AMERICANA release debut video for "Wax Poetic" NO AMERICANA are to release their long-awaited video for “Wax Poetic”, kicking off what looks set to be a very busy year for the band. The “Wax Poetic” video ...
Posted 9 Feb 2012 09:49 by Sean Larkin

THE UNION to release double-A single to coincide with UK tour To coincide with a full UK tour with The Answer, (with opening act being Midlander's, SKAM) The Union return with double a sided single on 12th March 2012. The ...
Posted 8 Feb 2012 00:34 by Peter Keevil

MAX RAPTOR release new single CAROLINA on 27th Feb 2012 through Naim Edge Records + UK co-headline tour with HILDAMAY “a frantic ambush of riffage-intelligent rhythms abound” TOTAL GUITAR“simmers with the riotous rush of At The Drive In….they’re pushing hard and it’s got to pay ...
Posted 7 Feb 2012 13:54 by Peter Keevil

Janice Graham Band to headline Playhard launch Playhard gigs present an amazing selection of the best acts in new music in association with The Catapult Club and DP Management.Saturday 18th February8pm to midnight / 14+ Event ...
Posted 7 Feb 2012 10:05 by Sean Larkin

New EP and Tour From Dudley's DAKOTA BEATS DAKOTA BEATS have announced details of their self-released EP ‘The Tides Will Turn’, which will be officially launched at the Slade Rooms in Woverhampton on Saturday the 3rd of ...
Posted 7 Feb 2012 04:48 by Paul Broome

RAMMSTEIN - Birmingham & Nottingham dates coming soon! German industrial metal gods RAMMSTEIN bring their ‘Made In Germany’ Tour to the Midlands at the end of Feb. They play: FEBRUARY 24 LONDON O2 Arena 25 BIRMINGHAM LG Arena ...
Posted 7 Feb 2012 04:47 by Paul Broome

ICED EARTH & SEPULTURA confirm exclusive appearances at Bloodstock 2012 Metal titans ICED EARTH and thrash icons SEPULTURA are the latest additions to BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012, joining an already stellar line up that includes headline sets from ALICE COOPER ...
Posted 3 Feb 2012 09:58 by Sean Larkin

Z Rock 2012 line-up, running times & venue information 2012 see’s the Z Rock festival in a new home and one that will be our stable venue for the foreseeable future. The Robin 2 in Bilston near Wolverhampton ...
Posted 3 Feb 2012 02:58 by Woody

DOWNLOAD 2012 - More bands added and ticket prices revelaed Not content with having headliners The Prodigy, Metallica and Black Sabbath on the Download 2012 poster, DOWNLOAD have gone and added a further 14 bands to our 10th anniversary line ...
Posted 2 Feb 2012 00:36 by Sean Larkin

OLI BROWN to play 3 Midlands dates on UK tour Winner of ‘Best Band’ and ‘Best Album’ at the 2011 British Blues Awards Wed 18th Apr The Rescue Rooms Nottingham Thu 19th Apr O2 Academy Birmingham Sat 28th Apr - The ...
Posted 5 Feb 2012 11:13 by Peter Keevil

Fury UK announce 'Death By Lightning' tour dates & DVD Fury UK announce the first leg of their 2012 tour dates for UK & Europe, including 9 European shows with legendary former UFO & Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker. This first leg ...
Posted 5 Feb 2012 11:16 by Peter Keevil

Misfits UK Tour with JuiceheaD MISFITS have announced UK dates in February 2012 to celebrate the release of their first studio album in almost a decade. Support comes from JuiceheaD, a band who are signed ...
Posted 30 Jan 2012 09:30 by Sean Larkin

Firefest 2012 dates and lineup confirmed Firefest and Fireworks Magazine are pleased to announce the line-up for the 2012 festival. It's the usual mix of surprises, cult classics and established favourites, with four bands ...
Posted 30 Jan 2012 00:14 by Sean Larkin

Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes to play intimate gig in Oswestry Rich Robinson is set to release his second solo album ‘Through A Crooked Sun’ on March 26th 2012 through Circle Sound. He also tours in February, including The Ironworks, Oswestry ...
Posted 30 Jan 2012 03:21 by Peter Keevil

BULLETS AND OCTANE - UK Tour Announced American hard rock band BULLETS AND OCTANE have announced a Spring tour for the UK - support on all dates (except Sunderland) will come from FALLING RED. MARCHWed 21st - Grimsby ...
Posted 26 Jan 2012 14:05 by Paul Broome

BLOOD RED SHOES - New Album and UK Tour Brighton-based duo BLOOD RED SHOES will return this year with new album ‘In Time To Voices’ out on March 26th and a new single ‘Cold’, released on March 19th ...
Posted 26 Jan 2012 07:03 by Paul Broome

CEREBRAL BORE to support SUFFOCATION on UK Tour Scottish death metallers CEREBRAL BORE have confirmed a UK tour supporting US death metal titans SUFFOCATION.The "Reborn of Death" 2012 European tour is scheduled to kick off on March ...
Posted 26 Jan 2012 04:04 by Paul Broome

SAVAGE MESSIAH confirm first ever headline shows in the UK British shred-heavy metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have confirmed their first ever headlining shows in the UK, with support from Chicago thrashers and labelmates DIAMOND PLATE. The bands will be teaming ...
Posted 25 Jan 2012 11:09 by J McGowen

SEVEN DEADLY have just released their debut music video 'From This Darkness' "From This Darkness" is available as a free mp3 download* on the band's website and featured as Classic Rock magazine's track of the day. The song was produced ...
Posted 25 Jan 2012 11:02 by J McGowen

The James Warner Prophecies - New Album Released on March 12th "A Top, Top Band!" - Dan Morfitt, KERRANG! RadioQuirky power rockers THE JAMES WARNER PROPHECIES are set to release their debut album 'Things Change' on March 12. The trio have ...
Posted 25 Jan 2012 04:36 by Paul Broome

NILE and MAYHEM confirm exclusive UK appearances at Bloodstock 2012 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR has added another two fantastic acts to a line up already boasting the top names from the world of metal. The deadly double dose announcement comes in ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 09:37 by Sean Larkin

Lostprophets announce UK tour Lostprophets have announced the release of their brand new album ‘Weapons’ and their first headline UK tour in two years. The new album is released on April 2nd and is ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 09:29 by Sean Larkin

The Big Future of VEGA - production on V2 almost complete While rock journalists are still applauding debut album Kiss of Life as “the most exciting record to come from these shores (UK) in a long time”,VEGA are close to ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 06:48 by Woody

Finnish Rockers Reckless Love set to support Black Veil Brides on UK tour RECKLESS LOVE, the flamboyant Finnish outfit, last seen on a headline UK tour in December 2011, have started the new year with a bang – confirming latest single ‘On The Radio ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 06:37 by Woody

Blink 182 announce support act & add extra UK date Blink 182 will be headlining their first UK arena tour in over 8 years later this year and due to popular demand an extra show at Bournemouth International Centre has ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 06:31 by Woody

IN SOLITUDE to tour the UK in March with Amon Amarth IN SOLITUDE will join AMON AMARTH and Grand Magus on their Spring tour that kicks off in Glasgow on March 13, 2012.The Swedish outfit return after destroying at their ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 04:56 by Sean Larkin

Blessed Be A Broken Heart release video for "Forever" After much anticipation, rowdy shred-metal connoisseurs BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART are nearly ready to drop Feel The Power, a pulse-raising, headbang-inducing, '80s-influenced slab of fun ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 04:48 by Sean Larkin

Diamond Plate to support Anthrax on first ever UK shows Chicago thrashers DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed three UK shows, marking the first time ever that the band will have played outside of North America.DIAMOND PLATE are due to support ...
Posted 24 Jan 2012 04:36 by Sean Larkin

SUM 41 forced to pull out of Kerrang! Tour - The Blackout added to the lineup Kerrang! regret to announce that Sum 41 have been forced to pull out of the upcoming Kerrang! Tour Sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink. The rest of the line-up remains ...
Posted 23 Jan 2012 10:28 by Sean Larkin