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News – KING CRIMSON, NEIL YOUNG, ULTRAVOX (September 2020)
King Crimson release a 26-disc set, ‘The Complete 1969 Recordings’, through Panegyric on October 23. It features a brand new Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson of the band’s 1969 debut album ‘In The Court of the Crimson King’, and includes … Continue reading →
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Tagged albums, Broken Teeth, classic rock, country, folk, King Crimson, metal, Neil Young, New releases, news, Nightwish, pop, prog, re-issues, rock
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News: URIAH HEEP, SLADE, DEF LEPPARD, JON GOMM (August 2020)
Uriah Heep have announced they will start work on their next studio album in February. Overkill are currently ‘hard at work’ on their next album. Slade release a new best of, a double CD entitled ‘Cum On Feel The Hitz’ … Continue reading →
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News: JEFFERSON STARSHIP, THE CULT, SKERRYVORE, Y&T (July 2020)
Jefferson Starship are planning to put out an EP, ‘Mother Of The Sun’, on 21 August via Golden Robot Records. Guitarist David Freiberg is the only original member remaining in the group, although former bassist Pete Sears plays on three … Continue reading →
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Tagged albums, classic rock, country, folk, Jefferson Starship, Katie Melua, melodic rock, metal, New releases, news, pop, prog, re-issues, rock, Skerryvore, The Cult, Y&T
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News: THE QUIREBOYS, AYREON, JOE BONAMASSA, ASH, KORN (June 2020)
Valentine (the melodic rockers featuring Hugo on vocals), have teased on Facebook that new material is due soon. Joe Bonamassa has released a new song ‘When One Door Opens’. Feature: Gigs of the Millennium Arjen Lucassen has announced the release … Continue reading →
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Tagged albums, Ayreon, folk, gigs, Joe Bonamassa, metal, news, prog, rock, The Quireboys, tours
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News: ALCATRAZZ, IRON MAIDEN, STEVE HOWE, KROKUS (May 2020)
Alcatrazz release their first new album in over thirty years on July 31. Called ‘Born Innocent’ the line-up features founding members Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea Iron Maiden release ‘The Live Collection’ on June 19, which will feature … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alcatrazz, gigs, Iron Maiden, KROKUS, May 2020, metal, New releases, news, Queen + Adam Lambert, rock, Steve Howe, Tour
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News: QUEEN, MARILLION, HELLOWEEN, DEVIN TOWNSEND (April 2020)
Hawklords release a new live album ‘Hawklords Alive’ on May 29. Marillion have started work on a new album during the current lockdown and are posting regular updates on their social media. Pattern-Seeking Animals (who feature current and former members … Continue reading →
News: KANSAS, FISH, HEATHEN, OZZY, BRIAN WILSON (March 2020)
Ozzy Osbourne’s latest album ‘Ordinary Man’ debuted at number 3 in both the US Billboard and UK album charts. Fish is now hoping to release his long-awaited final studio album ‘Weltschmerz’ in July. Carcass have named their new album ‘Torn … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, Brian Wilson, classic rock, Fish, gigs, Heathen, Kansas, March 2020, melodic rock, metal, news, pop, rock, tour dates
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News: MARILLION, NICK MASON, STYX, BLUE OYSTER CULT (February 2020)
Marillion release an expanded version of ‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’ on April 3 as a 4CD/Blu-ray package and on 4LP. Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets will release ‘Live At The Roundhouse’ (2LP, 2CD/DVD and Blu-ray) on April 17 through … Continue reading →
News: HAREM SCAREM, MAJOR INSTINCT, DEE SNIDER – Tuesday 29 September 2015
Dave Gilmour topped the UK album charts this week with his new album ‘Rattle That Lock’. Major Instinct release their debut album, ‘High Five’ on Nov 27th via AOR Heaven. The band features M.ILL.ION founder, main songwriter and bass guitarist B.J. Laneby. Harem Scarem … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, AOR Heaven, B.J. Laneby, Chickenfoot, Christmas, Dave Gilmour, Dee Snider, Harem Scarem, M.ILL.ION, Major Instinct, melodic, news, rock, upcoming albums
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News: TREAT, RICK WAKEMAN, BELLOWHEAD – Sunday 13th September 2015
RIP – guitarist Gary Richrath, who was in REO Speedwagon between 1970 and 1989. Former bassist with the Damned, Byrn Merrick, has passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. Treat have confirmed they are recording … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bellowhead, folk, folk rock, Iron Maiden, KING KOBRA, metal, news, prog, Rick Wakeman, rock, tour dates, Treat, upcoming albums
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News: DEVIN TOWNSEND, BLACK SABBATH, MOTORHEAD – Monday 7th September 2015
Jeff Lynne’s ELO have signed a worldwide deal with Colombia Records who will release the first new album from ELO in over fifteen years. Suede release their new album, ‘Night Thoughts’, in January. Primal Fear release their new album, ‘Rulebreaker’ … Continue reading →
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Tagged acoustic, albums, Black Sabbath, Devin Townsend, farewell tour, Lemmy, metal, Motorhead, news, rock, Suede, tours
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News: GHOST, THE SWORD, GTR – Monday 31st August 2015
Broken Teeth release a new album, ‘Bulldozer’ in October. Kansas have signed with Inside Out who will release their new studio album, the first in over fifteen years. This will mark the recording debut of new members David Manion (keys) … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, Bring Me The Horizon, Broken Teeth, Cold Chisel, Ghost, GTR, melodic, metal, re-issue, rock, the Sword, tour dates, upcoming albums
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News: BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY, RATM, UGLY KID JOE – Wednesday 19th August 2015
Rage Against The Machine will release a DVD, ‘Live At Finsbury Park’, on October 16th. Candlebox have signed a deal with Pavement Entertainment and will release their new studio album in early 2016. UGLY KID JOE will release a new … Continue reading →
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Tagged Blackwater Conspiracy, classic, metal, Million Dollar Reloaded, Moon Safari, news, RATM, rock, Sepultura, UGLY KID JOE, upcoming releases
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News: VOODOO VEGAS, THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, MUTE GODS – Thursday 13th August 2015
Voodoo Vegas release a new EP ‘Hypnotise’ on October 12th. It can be pre-ordered here. Status Quo bassist John ‘Rhino’ Edwards will release his second solo album, ‘Rhino’s Revenge II’, on October 23rd via Molano Music. The Mute Gods is … Continue reading →
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Tagged albums, Alice Cooper, classic rock, EP, Inside Out, Joe Perry, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Johnny Depp, metal, news, Nick Beggs, prog, rock, the Hollywood Vampires, the Mute Gods, Voodoo Vegas
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News: THE FACES, UDO, SUPERTRAMP– Thursday 6th August 2015
The Faces have announced a one-off reunion after 40 years. They appear on September 5th with a special gig as part of the 3rd Rock ’N’ Horsepower charity event for Prostate Cancer UK. Original surviving members Rod Stewart, Kenney Jones … Continue reading →
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Tagged Accept, charity, classic, metal, news, Rick Davies, rock, Rod Stewart, Supertramp, The Faces, UDO
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News: JOEL HOEKSTRA, FOZZY, THE LEMONHEADS – Saturday 1st August 2015
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/ex-Night Ranger) releases his new solo album, ‘Dying To Live’, on October 16th on Frontiers. Guests include Jeff Scott Soto, Russell Allen, Tony Franklin, Vinny Appice, Derek Sherinian amongst others. Nalle Påhlsson’s ROYAL MESS release their debut … Continue reading →
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Tagged classic rock, Fozzy, GIRLSCHOOL, guitarist, Joel Hoekstra, melodic, metal, Motorhead, Nalle Påhlsson's Royal Mess, news, Reef, rock, rock 'n' roll, Saxon, the Lemonheads, UK tour, upcoming albums, Whitesnake
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News: SHOOTING STAR, MICHAEL MONROE, ART NATION – Saturday 25th July 2015
Shooting Star have released their new album ‘Into the Night’ for free as a download on their website. Download by going to www.shootingstarmaniacs.com and using the code “1980″. Art Nation release their new album ‘Revolution’ on AOR Heaven on 28th … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, Avenged Sevenfold, classic, Hardcore Supertar, melodic, metal, Michael Monroe, news, punk, rock, Shooting Star, the Melvins, UK dates
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News: DEF LEPPARD, KEITH RICHARDS, THE WINERY DOGS – Sunday 12 July 2015
Phil Collen has revealed in a recent interview that Def Leppard will release their new album in October. The Winery Dogs plan to release their new album in October. The reunited Junkyard have release a new single ‘Faded’ and plan … Continue reading →
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News: SPOCK’S BEARD, QUEENSRYCHE, RORY GALLAGHER – Thursday 2 July 2015
Queensryche will release their new album in October. AC/DC have added their music to streaming music services including Spotify and Apple. Spock’s Beard release their new album ‘The Oblivion Particle’ on Aug 21st on Inside Out. Sony have won a … Continue reading →
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Tagged AC/DC, blues, classic, metal, news, prog, Queensryche, rock, Rory Gallagher, Smile, Spock's Beard, Spotify, upcoming albums
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News: DEEP PURPLE, CRAZY TOWN, BLACKMORE’S NIGHT – Thursday 25 June 2015
Photo: Iain Scott/GRTR! CHRIS SQUIRE (1948-2015) Yes co-founder and influential bass player has died from acute erythroid leukemia. Crazy Town release their new album, ‘The Brimstone Sluggers’, on 28th August via Membran/The Orchard. Screaming Eagles release their new album ‘Stand … Continue reading →
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Tagged Blackmore's Night, classic, Crazy Town, Deep Purple, folk, live albums, metal, new albums, news, rock, upcoming
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News: VINDICTIV, CONSTANCIA, JOURNEY – Monday 22 June 2015
MelodicRock Records release the following two albums on July 10th. Vindictiv release ‘World Of Fear’ and feature Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals. Also out on the same day is Constancia’s new album ‘Final Curtain’. The band features Mikael Rosengren … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, Chris De Garmo, classic, gigs, Journey, melodic, metal, news, Queensryche, rock, tours, upcoming albums, VINDICTIV
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News: NEWMAN, EVERGREY, MUSE – Sunday 14 June 2015
DeathDealer (who feature Ross the Boss ex-Manowwar/The Dictators) release their new album ‘Hallowed Ground’ on September 11th via SMG Records. Newman will release their new, as yet untitled album, by the end of the year. Trixter’s Steve Brown will stand-in … Continue reading →
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Tagged AOR, Drive She Said, Evergrey, gigs, Joel Hoekstra, melodic, metal, NEWMAN, news, rock, upcoming albums
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News: KINGDOM COME, HRH AOR, QUEEN – Friday 22nd May 2015
Kingdom Come’s planned reunion of the original line-up failed to materialize, however original members Lenny Wolf (vocals), Danny Stag (guitar) and Johnny B. Frank (bass) are back. They are joined by drummer Hendrik Thiesbrummel. First live dates have been announced … Continue reading →
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Tagged Brian May, classic, Glastonbury, HRH AOR, Kingdom Come, Lenny Wolf, metal, news, Queen, reunion, rock, Tour
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News: ASIA, EXTREME, BOREALIS – Friday 8th May 2015
Asia release ‘Axis XXX Live in San Francisco MMXII’ as a 2CD/DVD and blu-ray formats on July 3rd on Frontiers. The Darkness have a new drummer, Rufus Taylor, son of Queen drummer Roger. Spotify are rumoured to be planning to … Continue reading →
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Tagged album, Asia, classic, Extreme, Graveworm, live, melodic, metal, news, Ricky Skaggs, rock, Ry Cooder, upcoming album
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News: THE DARKNESS, LEMMY, TRIXTER – Sunday 26 April 2015
The Darkness drummer Emily Dolan Davies has left the band, after only joining the band in March. Iron Savior release ‘Live At The Final Frontier’ in June on AFM Records. Soulfly release their new album ‘Archangel’ in August on Nuclear … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aviary, classic, Lemmy, metal, Motorhead, news, rock, The Darkness, Trixter, upcoming albums
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