Category Archives: Album News

News of forthcoming album releases.

MASCHINE sign to Inside Out

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jason

InsideOut Music are extremely pleased to announce the signing of rising young prog-upstarts Maschine to the roster. This continues a relationship with band-leader Luke Machin and bass-player Dan Mashal that started with their time in The Tangent. Having developed Maschine … Continue reading →

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SONIC ALTAR new album news

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jason

Sonic Altar’s New Album To Be Mixed By Mikko Karmila New Zealand based metal group SONIC ALTAR is mixing their second album with Finnish producer/engineer Mikko Karmila (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, APOCOLYPTICA) at legendary FINNVOX STUDIOS in Finland, starting in … Continue reading →

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RAINBOW re-issues due in November

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jason

Rainbow are set to release Deluxe Reissues of On Stage and Long Live Rock N’ Roll this November. Rainbow, lead by the guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, became synonymous with some of the most well regarded and popular charting Rock songs of … Continue reading →

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THE BEACH BOYS live DVD due Nov 26th

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jason

  For music fans raised on the harmonies and melodies that defined a generation, THE BEACH BOYS’ 50th Anniversary was celebrated with an album featuring all new material and a special 75 date world tour.  THE BEACH BOYS played to … Continue reading →

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THIN LIZZY ANNOUNCE ‘FAREWELL’ TO TOURING & NEW ALBUM

Posted on October 11, 2012 by jason

After a very successful 2 year run with the current line up. Thin Lizzy have made a decision to not release a new album under the Thin Lizzy name. Scott Gorham “Out of respect to Phil Lynott and the legacy … Continue reading →

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ERIC CLAPTON ‘Slowhand’ deluxe re-issue

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jason

POLYDOR RECORDS & UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL MARK THE 35th ANNIVERSARY OF ERIC CLAPTON’S “SLOWHAND” WITH MULTI-FORMAT RELEASE FOR 26th NOVEMBER 2012 Eric Clapton has been in the spotlight for close on fifty years and the portrait of his artistry … Continue reading →

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ALICE COOPER Old School special edition set

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jason

Alice Cooper’s Old School: 1964–1974 Special Editionis the incredible true story of the Alice Cooper group. A career-spanning 4CD and eAlbum set taking you inside one of rock’s great bands in a unique full-length school yearbook and an array of … Continue reading →

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KISS release 2 new tracks from their new album Monster

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

KISS have released two tracks from upcoming album Monster. Listen to Long Way Down and All For the Love of Rock & Roll below. Fans are expecting great things after the success of 2009′s Sonic Boom – the record they … Continue reading →

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CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

It has been an extremely busy time for Clive Nolan and musicians involved in his latest project ‘Alchemy’. The first recordings have begun and the double CD album is due to be out in Spring 2013. This release will, however, … Continue reading →

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ELO and Jeff Lynne night on BBC4 Friday October 5th

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jason

9pm-10pm – Mr Blue Sky: The Story Of Jeff Lynne and ELO The life and career of singer-songwriter Jeff Lynne, from his early days in the Birmingham rock scene to his success with Electric Light Orchestra during the 1970s and … Continue reading →

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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS release double A side on 5th Nov

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jason

05/11/12 Double A-side Single release: Palace In Flames // Exploding Heart Disorder         Remember, remember the 5th of November, and not just for the annual celebration of England’s most notorious wannabe arsonist, as this year it’s the … Continue reading →

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CHRIS SINGLETON news

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jason
London gig - click here for tickets

Chris Singleton – gigs and new music Dearest all I hope you’re well. In this newsletter you can find out about some gigs I’ve got coming up in the UK and Poland, and check out some new music I’ve been … Continue reading →

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SNAKECHARMER sign to Frontiers

Posted on September 25, 2012 by jason

SNAKECHARMER   Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of British Hard Rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER   Formed by original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Tina Turner), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam … Continue reading →

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MARS HOLLOW live album release

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

“If you take a little bit of Yes – mostly in John Baker’s vocals – and a little bit of Rush (also there in the vocals), that’s a bit of what Mars Hollow sound like.” – Stephanie Sollow, ProgressiveWorld.net On … Continue reading →

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WOLFSBANE add two UK dates

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jason

***Two More Dates added by public demand to Original Line Up’s ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ October UK Tour*** Blaze Bayley – Vocals Jase Edwards – Guitars Jeff Hately – Bass Steve ‘Danger’ Ellett – Drums “Wolfsbane were originally founded on … Continue reading →

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THEN JERICO return!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

 ‘THE BIG AREA’ TOUR + ‘BEST OF’ ALBUM! “Going on tour with Then Jerico is like a cross between a commando assault and a Club 18-30 holiday…”- Adrian Thrills, NME Rockers THEN JERICO have announced a reunion tour with all original … Continue reading →

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BLACKBURNER album featuring WILLIAM SHATNER

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

BLACKBURNER ALBUM RELEASE ‘PLANET EARTH ATTACK’ September 25 Ft. WILLIAM SHATNER & members of YES Multi-talented industrial rock/metal/dubstep crossover masterminds BLACKBURNER are set to release second album PLANET EARTH ATTACK on September 25 via Cleopatra/Hypnotic Records. Featuring guest appearances from legendary … Continue reading →

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We Will Rock You Gets Special 10th Anniversary Edition Cast Soundtrack

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Ben Elton and Queen’s Smash Hit Musical “We Will Rock You” Gets Special 10th Anniversary Edition Cast Soundtrack - Released by EMI Records, October 15, 2012.  Having recently celebrated its 10th birthday, and played over 4,000 performances to an audience of over … Continue reading →

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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS double a-side single

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

Fearless Vampire Killers 05/11/12 Double A-side Single release: Palace In Flames // Exploding Heart Disorder Goremount Records http://www.facebook.com/wearefearlessvampirekillers Remember, remember the 5th of November, and not just for the annual celebration of England’s most notorious  wannabe arsonist, as this year … Continue reading →

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The Prophets of Babylon new album

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jason

THE PROPHETS OF ADDICTION ‘BABYLON BOULEVARD’ Released: 29th October 2012 Pretty Boy Floyd veteran Lesli Sanders returns with a genuine sleaze-rock offering in its rawest rock ‘n’ roll form with BABYLON BOULEVARD, mixed by Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol). … Continue reading →

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LIBERTY ‘N’ JUSTICE new album news

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jason

Liberty n’ Justice is excited to announce they have found a singer! After the release of the 26 song opus, The Cigar Chronicles. LNJ will stop being a project and start being a band that will feature JK Northrup (King … Continue reading →

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GEOFF DOWNES on the Thursday GTFM Rock Show

Posted on September 2, 2012 by jason

Coming up on this weeks Thursday Rockshow 9-11pm on GTFM 107.9 FM or on the web at www.gtfm.co.uk and on BCFM 93.2 www.bcfm.org.uk This week, we welcome ‘live’ in the studio, Geoff Downes, the keyboard player from Asia and Yes, … Continue reading →

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Retro-Vibe music shop launches

Posted on September 2, 2012 by jason

Retro-Vibe Music: There’s a new store in the UK (South Wales) selling vinyl records and CDs, and over the next few weeks a new room will be added especially for CDs. Melodic Rock and AOR will have its own section … Continue reading →

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Of Mice & Men UK tour dates

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jason

OF MICE & MEN DELUXE VERSION OF THE FLOOD OUT NOW UK TOUR WITH MEMPHIS MAY FIRE IN OCTOBER   “If metalcore’s going to survive, it needs to evolve. Enter the scene’s greatest Hopes…” Rock Sound “They’re hungrier than ever to … Continue reading →

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New Gwyn Ashton video

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jason

www.gwynashton.com Guitar maestro Gwyn Ashton reveals brand new video for new single ‘Little Girl’. Filmed entirely on an iPhone to an impressive quality, the video features Ashton along with stalwart drummer Kev Hickman who has been the backbone of Ashton’s … Continue reading →

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