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Dimmu Borgir release their latest album ‘Grand Serpent Rising’ on May 22 via Nuclear Blast.
Dissonance Productions has announced the release of ‘Bridge To Resolution’, the debut solo album by Napalm Death bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, on CD and vinyl on June 5.
Exciter Records will release special editions of Judas Priest’s ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’, currently in production, to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary. In other news, the band have confirmed they have recently been in the studio working on new music.
Lex Legion’s self-titled debut arrives in June via MNRK Music Group. The band’s line-up includes four-fifths of King Diamond’s classic late ’80s line-up – Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino — who are joined by vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind).
Paul McCartney (pictured) releases ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ on May 29. The lead single ‘Days We Left Behind’ was released on March 26 and the album is described as his “most introspective album to date”.
The Quill release their new studio album, ‘Master Of The Skies’, on May 8 via Metalville.
The 69 Eyes will release a new EP, ‘I Survive’, on June 5 via BLKIIBLK.
In the studio…
Angel are putting finishing touches to their new album…Dirty Honey are due to start work soon on their third album…Kerry King will enter the studio this month to start recording his second solo album
Single life…
Sister Sin have released their version of Cinderella’s ‘Somebody Save Me’…
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):
Duran Duran (Jul 5, Hyde Park, London), Embrace (Jun), Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts (Jul),
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):
Corrosion of Conformity + Whores + Crobot (US), Lou Gramm (US), Weezer (US),
Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:
Chris Conn has replaced Bruce Johnston in The Beach Boys.
Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts.
Vocalist Dolores Keane, a founding member of De Dannan.
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK
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April 12
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UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). First broadcast on 10 March 2026
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Power Plays w/c 16 March 2026
THE DEVIL WEARS NADA Brat With A Baseball Bat (Eonian Records)
ARANDA You Don’t Wanna Know (indie)
MYRATH Breathing Near The Roar (earMUSIC)
DELBHOY KENNEDY Sky’s The Limit (Flip Flop Records)
ALL THEM WITCHES Starting Line (BMG)
HER FURY Use And Abuse (indie)
Featured Albums w/c 16 March 2026
09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Singer Songwriter)
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