posted 9 Feb 2012 12:14 by Woody
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 exclusive from What Records, and as a digital download. Both formats feature the brand new studio recording ‘Bright As A Fire’.
The video for ‘No Place Like Home’ was co-directed by Mikee & Meats Meier, a renowned CGI artist based in Los Angeles who provided the illustrations for both the single & album artwork…
“Basically, ‘No Place Like Home’ is a song about escapism,” explains Mikee. “As you can see from the video, the verses are about someone going into a city, and all they see is darkness, negativity & despair. It’s about feeling really claustrophobic and wanting to go somewhere else – somewhere magical, somewhere that probably doesn’t exist. I think a lot of people have that in their lives, at certain stages. So it’s saying, ‘There’s no place like home – but it ain’t here!’
‘No Place Like Home’ & ‘Bright As A Fire’ feature on the forthcoming Primal Rock Rebellion album, ‘Awoken Broken’ – an 11-track outing produced by Adrian & Mikee, and due out on February 27th, also via Spinefarm.
In addition to a digital download the album ‘Awoken Broken’ is released in two Limited Edition formats – a Deluxe Digi CD and a double Marbled Purple & Red vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
A free download track of the album track, ‘I See Lights’, can be found on www.primalrockrebellion.com as well as a link to the video for ‘No Place Like Home’. |
posted 9 Feb 2012 09:49 by Sean Larkin
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 sees NO AMERICANA stepping up to the mark in the wintry waters of Bolton. Shot by director Ben Thornley (Fightstar, Young Guns) and his team in a storage facility in a grim business park in random Bolton, a huge construction of Perspex sheets, which were suspended above and around the band, was assembled ready to rain icy cold water on the band below - resulting in drummer Dan Taylor contracting meningitis. Commenting on his rock'n'roll induced illness Dan went onto say: "The start of 2012 has seen me sent to hell and back, but seeing how the wax poetic music video has turned out I would say the Meningitis was well worth it." Frontman David James Foster expressed the bands excitement to be involved with such a bold but cold project for a first video saying: “I can't believe how it looks, Ben and the team have done a fantastic job in constructing such a set. Can’t believe this will be our debut video.”
On the videos concept, David continues: “As such an up-tempo but emotive track, lyrically it has a lot of metaphoric references to water, and now Ben has helped us to bring it to life.” The band have also announced a couple of shows. Catch NO AMERICANA at: 24th Feb @ Fern & Fallow, Cannock 25th Feb @ Eddies, Birmingham
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posted 7 Feb 2012 16:57 by Rob Stanley
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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 single will include the tracks “ Make Up Your Mind” (2012 revised radio version), “ Obsession” (radio edit) and live tracks “ Cut The Line” and “ Obsession”. The singles are taken from The Union’s acclaimed second album “ Siren’s Song”. Formed by guitarist Luke Morley and ex Winterville vocalist/guitarist Peter Shoulder, The Union produce a very modern take on classic styles. Merging modern and classic rock, blues and country, the bands impeccable songwriting is pulled together by the uniquely powerful and emotive vocals of Peter Shoulder - one of only three British artists (the other two being Eric Clapton and Peter Green) to win a W.C. Handy Blues Foundation award, presented in Memphis in 2006 for co-writing the American Blues Song of the year 2006 “Siren’s Song” picks up where “The Union” left off. From the gospel hints of opening track “Siren’s Song” to the driving blues riffs of “The Remedy”, from jazz piano of ballad “If I Could Make You Mine” to the truly infectious melodies of the rolling “Obsession”, “Siren’s Song” features impeccable songwriting and stunning musicianship that flies the flag for British rock. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales, the oldest residential studios in the world (Queen, Oasis), and was produced by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder and mixed by Nick Brine (currently producing The Darkness' comeback album). The Union will be embarking on a tour with The Answer in March 2012
6th Leeds The Cockpit
7th Glasgow The Garage
8th Aberdeen The Lemmon Tree
10th Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
11th Nottingham Rock City
12th Newcastle 02 Academy
13th Manchester Academy
15th London Electric Ballroom
16th Bristol 02 Academy
17th Brighton Concorde 2
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posted 7 Feb 2012 13:54 by Peter Keevil
“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 off” ART ROCKER “songs to fall in love with you could fight, f*ck or dance to” KERRANG! “visceral and vital sounding punk-drenched alternative rock tunes that drip youthful exuberance and showcase huge potential” ROCK SOUND "Their songs - like their performance - are storming, full of attitude and yet as catchy as fuck without pandering to pop sensibilities" MIDLANDS ROCKS Fusing classic punk attitude, an astute sensibility to a ballsy riff, a very British narrative and infectious hook-fuelled chant, Midlands’ quartet Max Raptor continue their swift ascent to rock n’ roll eminence with new single ‘Carolina’, taken from the critically acclaimed debut mini-album ‘Portraits’. Heralded for their forthright sketches of modern society, the gritty omniscience of new single Carolina is the perfect calling card for one of the most original up-and-coming alt-rock bands of our time. This dismal yet somehow charming portrayal of the British ultimate dysfunctional family could not be more apt amidst headlines of austerity with the tender wounds of a riotous summer still healing. Carolina is a 21st century punk anthem sparked by the imperfections of human nature; an alcoholic, abusive father, bitter and aggressively defensive of failure; a fragile yet desperately narcissistic mother who longs to be noticed; an older sister who knows nothing other than to use her sexuality as her escape; and a younger brother, coarsely wrought by all of the above, unemployed, hopeless and destined to become his own father. The inimitable sound of Max Raptor transcends genre and generation. In 2011, the band were invited to support The Stranglers, New Model Army and The Darkness as well as a hectic festival circuit including Hevy with Dillinger Escape Plan, Y Not with Maximo Park, Play Fest with Frank Turner, Leopallooza with The Datsuns and Boardmasters with The King Blues and Skindred, topped off by performing on the Kerrang! Breakthru tour in December. Max Raptor’s music has thus far garnered media support from BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, BBC Introducing, XFM, Kerrang TV, Scuzz and NME TV, not least high praise from Rock Sound, Kerrang! magazine, Front magazine and Total Guitar. At Christmas, Max Raptor even performed a live concert streamed over the internet from a super fan’s bedroom (in Wandsworth) to an unanticipated audience of thousands. Catch Max Raptor now before they are selling out stadiums instead of bedrooms. The new single CAROLINA is available to download from 27th Feb 2012 and the PORTRAITS mini-album is out now on Naim Edge Records. ‘CAROLINA’ UK TOUR , co-headline with HILDAMAY 23rd Feb EXETER Cavern Club 24th Feb TRURO Bunters 25th Feb LLANELLI The Kazbar 26th Feb BRISTOL Academy 2 27th Feb GUILDFORD Boiler Room 29th Feb YORK Stereo 1st Mar WREXHAM Central Station 2nd Mar COVENTRY Kasbah 3rd Mar NOTTINGHAM Rock City 4th Mar SHEFFIELD Academy 2 6th Mar BATH Komedia 7th Mar NEWCASTLE Academy 2 8th Mar GLASGOW Stereo 10th Mar NORTHAMPTON Penny Whistle 11th Mar BIRMINGHAM Academy 3 12th Mar CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach 13th Mar SOUTHEND Chinnery's 15th Mar DERBY The Venue 16th Mar SWANSEA Sin City 17th Mar SHEERNESS The Ivy 18th Mar SOUTHAMPTON Take Down 2012 19th Mar CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms 21st Mar LIVERPOOL Academy 2 22nd Mar LONDON Barfly www. seetickets.com / http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ |
posted 7 Feb 2012 09:51 by Sean Larkin
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Playhard gigs present an amazing selection of the best acts in new music in association with The Catapult Club and DP Management.
Saturday 18th February 8pm to midnight / 14+ Event / £5 Entry The End, Birmingham Ballroom, 51 Dale End, B4 7LS
The launch night is to be headlined by Janice Graham Band and joined by The Rimes, The Traitors Club, The Tone Thieves and The Gazelles
“Manc act cause an absolute riot on stage at This Feeling” (“Big In 2012”) The Sun. "Band are seriously good. Music and politics mix." (Manchester Evening News)
Also playing HMV Next Big Things 2012 and recommended highly to catch up close a.s.a.p.
JGB are coming to a much bigger stage soon (stop press thats just come true, they are also now confirmed to support The Inspiral Carpets on tour in March). “The effect is simply riotous – like The Specials for a new generation.” (Music News).
Celebratory at this show! New single, ‘No Money Honey’ ( 20th February) and debut (concept!) album, ‘Its Not Me’ (27th February). "The sound of a band in full experimental flow - there's much to enjoy " (ArtRocker) Catch them this time round. You’ll swear you were there either way.
“They are much much more than just another bunch of mancunian council house riff-raff, they’ve got attitude aplenty and hearts full of soul” Mani (Stone Roses)
“Not genre fuelled, but music driven.’
This pride of the Midlands outfit are on the rise courtesy of their Sixties tinged power pop and fervent fan base packing out venues and creating an early buzz.
“We are The Traitors Club, a London foursome - hot off the back of jam sessions with Doctor Who and breakfast with Black Sabbath, - showcasing our new material wherever we can”
A local quartet who play funky soulful rock and have just completed recording for their latest album which is celebrated at this show.
A Wolverhampton outfit. who pull out the stops to deliver a tight performance influenced by classic alternative Britrock from the likes of Kasabian and The Stone Roses - with added guitar layers and urgency.
PLAYHARD (Minx Media TV and Rocklands, united) rock’n’roll events mix cool bands, hot DJs, media/industry scouts and a party atmosphere, where IT is AT! http://twitter.com/playhardgigs New young writers, film makers and photographers are positively encouraged to get involved with supporting the thrills.
Birmingham is No.19 in New York Times’ list of 45 Places to Go in 2012. The End is where names like Libertines, Amy Winehouse, The Killers, Scissor Sisters, Death From Above 1979, Editors, The Twang etc played on their way to headier heights. You know what to do... |
posted 7 Feb 2012 04:46 by Paul Broome
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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 March 2012 (with support from The Two n Eights, The Clocktower, and The Resurrection).
The 5-piece from Dudley have enjoyed a successful first year, playing a string of support shows with the likes of Detroit Social Club, Little Comets, Chew Lips and The Lines as well as promoting their own ‘Dakota Beats Presents’ nights in Wolverhampton.
The EP, produced by Ryan Pinson (The Lines) features the tracks:
‘The Guilt’, ‘The Tides’, ‘Come Home’, ‘Back To Me’, ‘Belper Row’
Tour Dates:
Feb 4th Camden, Dublin Castle
Feb 10th Coventry, Kasbah
Feb 18th Manchester, FAC251
Mar 3rd Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms (Headline EP Launch show)
Mar 23rd London, Nambucca
More details and tickets from: http://www.dakotabeats.co.uk
" 'Fire Desire’ is a catchy Indie tune with the potential to hook Indie kids across the
country and reel them towards the dance floor”. - Phil Fitzpatrick, HitSmith.com
" ‘Mary Jayne’, which contains their best lyrics to date, kicks off the epic crescendo while
‘Sir Frank James’ is a rip-roaring joy to watch. Closer ‘The Tides’ is the most technical
song they’ve written so far and upon leaving the stage it’s hard not to feel there is
much more to come from Dakota Beats". - Jon Pritchard, Brum Notes Magazine. |
posted 6 Feb 2012 06:20 by Sean Larkin
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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
29 NEWCASTLE Metro Arena
MARCH
01 MANCHESTER MEN Arena
02 NOTTINGHAM Capital FM Arena
The tour is in support of their new ‘best of…’ album - Made In Germany 1995 – 2011
You can read our review of the last time they laid the LG Arena asunder here:
Tickets can be found here:
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posted 3 Feb 2012 09:58 by Sean Larkin
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 and BEHEMOTH, as well as exclusive appearances from WATAIN, special guests DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER & many more.
ICED EARTH were born in 1985, formed by Jon Schaffer – a determined, street-tough kid with the drive to create a band to make his heroes Judas Priest, KISS, and Iron Maiden proud. The band released its riff-heavy self-titled debut album in 1990 and never looked back. Nine studio albums – considered masterpieces of metal – cemented the band’s reputation for crafting exceptionally well-made music, the centerpiece of which being Schaffer’s trademark rhythm guitar style and powerful, in-your-face lyrics that often combine themes of self reliance, a healthy distrust of authority, history, and science fiction. He says:
"We are looking forward to returning to Bloodstock in 2012, our second time after 2008. The UK shows we played on our World Dystopia Tour last fall were some of the best on the tour and we cannot wait to bang our heads with the UK minions again!"
Over the years, Schaffer has surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians in the world – including famed vocalists Matt Barlow, Tim Owens, and now Stu Block – to help bring his musical visions to life. This summer Schaffer brings this vision to BLOODSTOCK once more, for their only UK show of 2012, and one of the highlights of the metal festival calendar.
SEPULTURA is one of the major names in metal history. From their humble beginnings 27 years ago, these Brazilians went on to create a legacy, influencing a whole generation of younger bands and becoming a true institution. Despite rough times due to significant line-up changes, nomadic relationships with record labels and various changes in the overall musical environment, SEPULTURA have never backed down, continuously following their path, always re-emerging stronger than ever before.
At their only UK show of 2012, SEPULTURA will remind the BLOODSTOCK crowd why they are South America’s biggest metal export, with a classic set featuring timeless anthems such as “Arise”, “Beneath The Remains”, “Troops Of Doom” “Refuse/Resist”, “Territory” and many many more.
With tickets selling faster than ever before, BLOODSTOCK 2012 is destined for a sell-out this year. Over 100 bands - the majority of which are exclusive appearances - and a ticket price of only £115 for four days of metal magic INCLUDING camping - BLOODSTOCK offers metalheads the most attractive ticket in the UK. Get yours now from www.bloodstock.uk.com
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 takes place at Catton Hall August 9th - 12th.
Line Up So Far:
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ALICE COOPER BEHEMOTH
ANVIL – WATAIN - PARADISE LOST - DIMMU BORGIR - HATEBREED - CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - SANCTUARY GRAND MAGUS - THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - DEICIDE - NILE - MAYHEM - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA
SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH
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posted 3 Feb 2012 02:58 by Woody
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 is clean, has in house food ranging from Burger and chip, Pizza etc etc
and a secure area to catch some fresh air between bands. We moved to this fine venue as we believe it will mean
virtually no one will need to leave the venue and miss any act, which has been a problem in the past thus making the 2 day event more
enjoyable for you the music fans.
This years event see’s more Z acts appearing , the full day plan for each day is as follows.....
SATURDAY MAY 5TH
1:20 – 2:00 AFTERMATH
2:25 - 3:35 SHAKRA
4:00 - 5:`10 VANDEN PLAS
5:45 – 6:45 LEGION
7:10 – 8:15 ARABIA
8:40- 10:00 PROPHET
10;30 – 00.00 PAUL SABU
SUNDAY MAY 6TH
1:20 – 2:00 SREAM ARENA
2:25 - 3:15 SUMMERS
3:40 - 4:25 DERCOLE
5:00 – 5.55 HUSH
6:20 – 7:30 NEWMAN
7:55- 9:10 MICHAEL BORMANN
9;35 – 10:45 VON GROOVE
11:00 – 00:00 A SPECIAL TREAT
A limited 2 day ticket offer is available saving £10 per person, this is limited to 200 tickets for each day and on a first come
First served basis. This offer is only available via the online store at www.zrecords.net or those wishing to pay by
Cheque should make it payable to M Alger and mail to Z Rock 2012, 56 Merewood, Ashurst, Lancashire, WN8 6RX
All orders processed before February 18th will also receive an 11 track promo cd featuring new tracks from Paul Sabu, Legion and others.
Ticket packages available are.........
Two day offer: £70 [saving £10] limited to just 200 sets and on a first served basis, if sending a cheque email mark@z-records.com and your tickets will be
Held for 5 working days to allow your cheque to arrive.
Day 1 tickets £45 Day 2 £35
We are currently booking flights and in an ideal world we would like to announce the 2013 line up at this years show if it is a success.
Buying your tickets early helps us put on an even better show. The outcome of this years event will decide if future shows will be staged so we
Hope you will support us in advance.
If your able to distribute flyers at a local venue or gig please email us and we will send some out to you asap we have 50,000 to use J
If you require further info visit us at www.zrecords.net the official Z page on facebook www.facebook.com/ZRecords.official or
the event page at www.facebook.com/events/145831385488405/
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posted 2 Feb 2012 00:36 by Sean Larkin
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-up.
The mighty ‘Riff Lord’ himself Slash will return with his solo project featuring Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy. As well as that, legendary LA thrash metal band Megadeth, whose last appearance at Donington pulled in huge crowds, also join the decade celebrations.
Other new additions include melodic hardcore punk group Rise Against, wild LA glam rockers Steel Panther, ferocious punk four-piece Billy Talent and US heavy metallers Black Label Society.
Kyuss Lives!, the incarnation of the influential stoner rock band Kyuss, will unleash their desert rock fury on Donington, joined by Five Finger Death Punch, industrial metal four-piece Fear Factory and prog-metallers Periphery.
Yorkshire rockers Terrorvision are also confirmed, joined by British rocker Ginger Wildheart, Grammy-nominated metalcore group As I Lay Dying and Finnish glam metal group Reckless Love for the biggest weekend in the rock calendar.
Now is the time to get VERY freakin’ excited. Roll on June!!
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