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The Top 10 album chart is published each week via our radio Facebook page and announced every Sunday on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (Assume The Position, 22:00 GMT).  Compiled by Jason Ritchie.


 


FM/DARE/TYKETTO- Islington Academy, London, 25 May 2023

News - Album News

Jon Anderson’s 1988 album In The City Of Angels’, is to be reissued on May 3 through the Floating World/Voiceprint.

Sebastian Bach releases his latest solo album, Child Within The Man’, via Reigning Phoenix Music on May 10.

Bon Jovi release a new song ‘Legendary’ on March 15 ahead of their new studio album, ‘Forever’, which is released on June 7.

Brave Rival release their second album ‘Fight Or Flight’ on August 16.

Breed 77 return with a new single ‘End Of The Line’ on March 7 with UK tour dates in May.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds release their latest album ‘Wild God’ on August 30.

Darkthrone will release a new album, ‘It Beckons Us All’, on April 26 via Peaceville Records.

Dark Tranquillity will release their thirteenth studio album, ‘Endtime Signals’, on August 16 via Century Media Records.

Demon release their new album ‘Invincible’ on May 17 via Frontiers.

The Doobie Brothers are in the final stages of recording a new album with Michael McDonald, their first original studio album together since 1980’s One Step Closer’.

Eels release their fifteenth album ‘Eels Time!’ on June 7.

Epica plan to release their next studio album in 2025.

FM (pictured) release their latest album ‘Old Habits Die Hard’ on May 3 through Frontiers.

Marty Friedman releases his new album ‘Drama’ on May 17.

Grand Slam release their new album ‘Wheel of Fortune’ on June 7. Original guitarist Laurence Archer is joined by vocalist Mike Dyer, bassist Rocky Newton (MSG) and drummer Benjy Reid.

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones has announced a new solo album, ‘Inevitable Incredible’, which will be released on May 3.

Kissin’ Dynamite return with their latest album ‘Back With A Bang’ released on July 5 on Napalm Records.

Linkin Park release ’Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023)’ on April 12.

Little Feat have announced their new album ‘Sam’s Place’, their first studio album in 12 years, will be released on May 17.

Loverboy will release ‘Live in ‘82′, on June 7 on earMusic.

earMUSIC release Marillion’s ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023′ on June 17.

The Mavericks return with a new album, ‘Moon & Stars’, on May 17.

The Milk Men release their fifth studio album ‘Holy Cow!’ on May 3.

Willie Nelson will release his 75th solo studio album, ‘The Border’, on May 31.

Nightwish have mixed and mastered their tenth studio album which is now likely to be released in late 2024. They have also recently renewed their record deal with Nuclear Blast, who they have been with for twenty years.

Axel Rudi Pell releases his new album ‘Risen Symbol’ on June 14 via Steamhammer/SPV.

Pink Floyd’s 1977 album ‘Animals’ is getting a Dolby Atmos release with newly updated artwork arriving on May 17.

Queen re-issue ‘Rock In Montreal’ on double Blu-Ray, double 4K Ultra High Definition packages, 2CD and triple vinyl packages on May 10.

RPWL release ‘True Live Crime’ on April 12.

Six Feet Under will release their new album, ‘Killing For Revenge’, on May 10 via Metal Blade.

Slash has announced details of his blues solo album. Titled ‘Orgy Of The Damned’, it will be released through Gibson Records on May 17 and features 12 revitalized blues classics. Guest vocalists include Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Brian Johnson, Chris Robinson and Beth Hart.

Sony Music release ‘Best of Bruce Springsteen’ on April 19 on double LP and CD, with a 31 track digital version.

Tesla plan to release their new single ‘All About Love’ in the summer.

The Tangent release their new album To Follow Polaris’ through InsideOut Music on May 10. It will only feature Andy Tillison, however, the band are still together and plan to record the next album as a full band.

Those Damn Crows will released an expanded edition of their ‘Inhale/Exhale’ (with seven bonus songs) album on 5 April via Earache Records.

Neil Young is making his music catalogue available on Spotify again after boycotting the streaming service for two years.

News - Tours and Gigs

Newly announced UK tours (2024 unless stated):

Albert Bouchard (Oct), Biffy Clyro (Oct), Breed 77 (May), Bullet For My Valentine + Trivium (Jan, Feb 2025), Bywater Call (Oct), Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Nov), the Enid (Oct), Fish (Feb, Mar 2025), Samantha Fish (Oct), Simon Godfrey (Sep), Journey + Cheap Trick (Oct, Nov), Mudhoney (Sep, Oct), Stevie Nicks (Jul), NOFX (Jun 11/12 Brixton Academy – farewell shows), Suzi Quatro (Nov), Shed Seven + the Sherlocks (Nov, Dec), Soil (Nov), Rick Wakeman (Nov, Dec), Paul Weller (Oct, Nov), Winger (Jun 7, London UK farewell show), the Wolf Tones (Jul 5, Finsbury Park farewell show),

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

Newly announced US & European tours (2024 unless stated):

Jon Anderson and the Band of Geeks (US), Sebastian Bach (US), Elvis Costello + Darryl Hall (US), Dark Tranquillity + Moonspell (EU), Jeff Lynne’s ELO (US farewell tour), John Fogerty + George Thorogood (US), Halestorm + I Prevail (US), PJ Harvey (US), The National + The War On Drugs (US), New Found Glory (US), Stevie Nicks (EU), Pulp (US), Royal Republic (EU), Slash (US), Smokie (AU), Soil (EU), Sting (US), Stone Temple Pilots + Live (US), 10CC (US), Teduschi Trucks Band (US), Weezer + Flaming Lips + Dinosaur Jr (US), Kim Wilde (AU), You, Me At Six (EU),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Rick and Oliver Wakeman are appearing along with Gordon Giltrap and Carrie Martin for the Mile Of Roses charity concert in June to raise money for a Tewkesbury special school and theatre. It will take place at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury on June 22.

Brixton Academy re-opens next month having been closed following a tragic incident in December 2022.

Lou Gramm has announced this year will be his final year of touring. He is also planning to release a new album later in the year.

Robert Fripp has given his blessing to Adrian Belew’s new outfit Beat, which sees the former King Crimson vocalist and guitarist team up with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel bassist Tony Levin, Tool drummer Danny Carey and Steve Vai to perform music from the three 1980s King Crimson albums ‘Discipline,’ ‘Beat’ and ‘Three Of A Perfect Pair’.

Postponed/cancelled gigs & tours

George Benson’s summer UK dates have been cancelled due to Benson’s health and medical advice not to travel & tour internationally.

The Residents UK & European tour due in April has been cancelled.

Other Stuff

Kate Bush has been announced as an ambassador for this year’s Record Store Day on April 20.

The sequel to ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ has started filming with cameos from Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood all expected to feature in the film.

Alessandro Del Vecchio has announced he will no longer be working with the Frontiers record label.

Bob Catley released a statement via Magnum’s official Facebook page stating that the band was over. Bob said “I really can’t carry on with Tony not here anymore.”

Mercury Songs Limited, which owns Freddie Mercury’s solo works, has filed to trademark his moniker for 3D and virtual reality.

Judas Priest’s latest album ‘Invincible Shield’ is their highest chart entry in the UK album charts at number two.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin are set to receive the US Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize next month.

Slim pickings for rock & metal acts at this year’s BRITS with Bring Me The Horizon picking up the Alternative/Rock Act award.

Another rock song passes one billion streams on Spotify. This time it is Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’.

Universal Music Publishing has signed Yusuf/Cat Stevens to a global publishing administration deal. “This is the first time the publishing catalogue has been united under one roof with the master catalogue since Chris Blackwell’s Island Records years”, said his manager and son Yoriyos Adamos.

Bruce Dickinson’s latest album ‘The Mandrake Project’ debuted at number three on the UK album charts.

Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande has left the band. He has been with them since 2011.

Pixies have parted ways with bassist Paz Lenchantin after 10 years and she is replaced by Band of Skulls’ Emma Richardson.

Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has joined Suicidal Tendencies.

News - RIP

Blackberry Smoke’s founding drummer Brit Turner

Jim Beard, Steely Dan’s keyboards player

Bass player T.M. Stevens

Live music promoter Vince Power

Mammoth guitarist ‘Big’ Mac Baker

World Party’s Karl Wallinger, who was also a member of the Waterboys between 1983-85

Eric Carmen, lead singer and songwriter with 70′s pop rockers the Raspberries and his own successful solo career, which included ‘All By Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes’

Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley


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Feature video

MATT PEARCE AND THE MUTINY From Here To The Moon

Matt Pearce & The Mutiny have unveilled a new video ahead of their anticipated Spring tour alongside Sari Schorr.

‘From Here To The Moon,’ exudes a lively blend of shuffling rhythms and irresistible riffs, punctuated by sultry saxophone melodies and slick slide guitar work. The band aims to reignite the infectious energy of old-school boogie, as Matt says “We don’t think there’s nearly enough boogieing happening these days, our mission is to bring it into the 21st Century… ”

Tour Dates:

April 17: York, The Crescent
April 18: Glasgow, Oran Mor
April 19: Newcastle, Anarchy Brew
April 20: Barnsley, Birdwell Venue
April 21: Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre
April 24: Grimsby, Docks Academy
April 25: Birmingham, The Castle And Falcon
April 26: Gloucester, Guildhall
April 27: London, The Grace
April 28: Newbury, Arlington Arts Centre

COLLATERAL Glass Sky

British four-piece rock band Collateral are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Should’ve Known Better’ on May 24, 2024. Released by Big Shot Records, the album will be distributed worldwide by Cargo Records Direct and available to pre-order Friday February 9 from www.collateralofficial.com and Cargo Records Direct.

The album will be released on CD, red vinyl, picture disc, limited edition cassette, and digital.

“We felt that our debut album was lacking the production,” reflects Collateral’s frontman, Angelo Tristan. “For the sophomore album, I wanted to make sure that this time we left no room for error and so got one of the hottest producers in the music industry, Dan Weller (Those Damn Crows, Enter Shikari, Monster Truck, Kris Barras), to help lift these songs into a new dimension.”

APRIL 2024
April 20 – Blackpool, Waterloo – Book Tickets

FM TOUR – MAY/JUNE 2024

May 3 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – Book Tickets
May 4 – Gateshead, Glasshouse – Book Tickets
May 5 – Leeds, Brudenell – Book Tickets
May 10 – Bury St Edmunds, Apex – Book Tickets
May 18 – Newbury, Arlington Arts – Book Tickets
May 31 – Glasgow, Oran Mor – Book Tickets
June 1 – Aberdeen, Lemon Tree – Book Tickets

JULY 2024
July 6 – Southend on Sea, Chinnerys – Book Tickets

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