Category Archives: Album News

News of forthcoming album releases.

News: IAN ANDERSON of JETHRO TULL new album and tour

Posted on January 14, 2014 by jason

After two magic years on the road with the Thick As A Brick shows, legendary Prog Rock icon Ian Anderson embarks upon a UK tour, following the release of his new concept album ‘Homo Erraticus’  in April. The 22-date UK … Continue reading →

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News: VANDENBERG’s MOONKINGS announce their debut album and two UK dates in April

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jason

Vandenberg’s MoonKings debut album ‘MoonKings’, the first release from Adrian Vandenberg in 16 years, will be released on 24th February 2014 through Mascot Records.  For an appetizer, check out the band recording ‘Lust And Lie’s at the famous Wisseloord Studios … Continue reading →

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News: ASIA announce new studio album and August festival appearance

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jason

ASIA Begins recording album tomorrow, new line-up live shows ‘amazing’ John Wetton, Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer and new recruit guitarist Sam Coulson have certainly hit the ground running.  Following Sam’s debut at a fully sold-out warm up show at … Continue reading →

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News: HAKEN release their new album ‘The Mountain’ in September

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jason

London-based progressive metal band Haken have been working hard on their third album and follow-up to 2011’s brilliantly received ‘Visions’. Now the band is extremely pleased to announce that the record will be titled ‘The Mountain’ and is set for … Continue reading →

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News: WALTER LURE OF THE HEARTBREAKERS HEADS TO THE UK FOR THREE SHOWS IN AUGUST

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jason

Following two successful tours in 2010 and 2011, Walter Lure makes a welcome return to the UK this summer.  The original guitarist and co-vocalist with Johnny Thunders’ iconic New York punks The Heartbreakers will play three shows in August, including … Continue reading →

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News: JAMES LABRIE – New album release announced

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jason

    After the much acclaimed “Static Impulse” release in 2010, Dream Theater’s James LaBrie is back with a powerful new studio album effort entitled “Impermanent Resonance”, to be released on July 29th, 2013 in Europe and August 6th, 2013 … Continue reading →

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News: William Control to produce Fearless Vampire Killers second album

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jason
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Fearless Vampire Killers are pleased to announce that they are about to embark on the recording of their second full-length album. The follow up to their 2012 debut, Militia Of The Lost, will see Aiden frontman, and great of the … Continue reading →

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News: New band MAGGY SIMPSON

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jason

Maggy Simpson is the brainchild of Bat Kinane and Shane Counter. Having known each other for over 10 years, and sharing a passion for high quality original Rock music, this is the first major work the pair will release. There … Continue reading →

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News: SCHEMATA THEORY’s new album ‘Dry Lung Rhetoric’ out in June

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jason

‘Dry Lung Rhetoric’ ABAF Records, June 3. ‘A beautiful blend of progressive textures and soaring vocal arrangements.’ – TheNewReview ‘Purely sensational music and experimentation.’- Throwing Shapes Media & Reviews “Dry Lung Rhetoric is a calling card from a band destined for … Continue reading →

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News: THE BEACHBOYS – Live 50th Anniversary Tour CD

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jason

The Beach Boys are pleased to announce their new concert album, Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour, a 2CD and digital collection of 41 standout recordings from their acclaimed 2012 reunion tour. Last year’s reunion of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, … Continue reading →

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News: THE MOODY BLUES – TIMELESS FLIGHT’ 17 DISC BOX SET

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jason

The Moody Blues will release a definitive career-spanning box set entitled ‘Timeless Flight’ on June 3rd 2013. Housed in a heavy-duty LP-sized hard-back slipcase, this lavish box set contains 17 discs including: * 11 remastered CDs featuring key album tracks, … Continue reading →

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News: CELEBRATED IRISH SINGER ELEANOR McEVOY’S TENTH STUDIO ALBUM INSPIRED BY BRIAN JONES FEATURE IN MAGAZINE

Posted on March 8, 2013 by jason

Renowned for her intimate, emotional and uplifting performances, celebrated Irish musician Eleanor McEvoy releases her tenth studio album, ‘If You Leave…’, on May 6th 2013. The inspiration behind McEvoy’s new album came after reading a magazine feature that told the … Continue reading →

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News: Three ELO/JEFF LYNNE releases in April 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jason

Just as the third quarter of 2012 brought three exciting works from JEFF LYNNE – his second solo album Long Wave, the freshly recorded Mr. Blue Sky – The Very Best Of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA and the illuminating documentary Mr. … Continue reading →

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News: BIG COUNTRY new album ‘The Journey’

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jason

BIG COUNTRY BRUCE WATSON (GUITAR) • JAMIE WATSON (GUITAR) • MIKE PETERS (VOCALS) • DEREK FORBES (BASS) • MARK BRZEZICKI (DRUMS) THE JOURNEY NEW STUDIO ALBUM & UK TOUR APRIL 2013 Big Country will release their brand new studio album, … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DAVID MIGDEN & THE DIRTY WORDS – Killing It

Posted on February 16, 2013 by petefeenstra

  Promo Every once in a while you stumble something a little different and an album that reaffirms your belief in the potency of the independent release.  In David Midgen case it’s not so much the wide array of musical … Continue reading →

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News: ESCAPE THE FATE new album due in May

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jason

ESCAPE THE FATE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘UNGRATEFUL’ IN THE UK ON MAY 13TH ON ELEVEN SEVEN MUSIC LEAD SINGLE AND TITLE TRACK EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERED ON ALTERNATIVE PRESS TODAY New York, NY – Kings of underground rock, Escape The Fate have … Continue reading →

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News: ANTON JOHANSSON’S GALAHAD SUITE sign with Lion Music

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jason

Lion Music are proud to announce the addition of ANTON JOHANSSON’S GALAHAD SUITE to the label’s roster for the release of the epic “Galahad Suite”. With a sound that runs across progressive rock/metal, melodic and hard rock grounds with equal … Continue reading →

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News: RAY WILSON announces live DVD recording

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jason

We are very happy to announce that Ray Wilson, named by Classic Rock Magazine one of the greatest British vocalists of all time, will record his first official live DVD in February. The event will take place on February, 22nd … Continue reading →

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News: DIO – Deluxe Edition Album – Dream Evil

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jason

Universal are pleased to announce the release of a deluxe edition of Dio’s ‘Dream Evil’ album on March 4th 2013. When Ronnie James Dio finally succumbed to stomach cancer in May 2010, the world of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal … Continue reading →

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Lion Music news – MASTERCASTLE, OPPOSING MOTION, ASHENT

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jason

Lion Music is proud to announce the signing of the progressive metal outfit OPPOSING MOTION for the release of their upcoming debut album “Laws Of Motion”. Opposing Motion are comprised of Ludovic Desa (vocals),  Joe McGurk  (guitars), David Deplanche (bass) … Continue reading →

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Philharmongrel reveal video for new single, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jason

Irish seven-piece Philharmongrel present the video for their single, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things. Recorded in 2012, it precedes the forthcoming EP from the band, and is the first recorded material the group have put out. A mix of fierce … Continue reading →

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JOHN WHEELER gig 7th Feb The Borderline, London

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jason

John Wheeler “Un-American Gothic” February 4th on Cooking Vinyl ‘This straight debut from [Hayseed Dixie] front man is a welcome diversion – Uncut ‘An album of mature acoustic material’ – Classic Rock ‘While this can be seen as Wheeler’s ‘serious’ … Continue reading →

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NEAL MORSE – releases “LIVE Momentum” DVD Box Set & launches live video

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jason

Nashville, TN — When progressive rock icon Neal Morse was preparing to tour his highly acclaimed 2012 studio release, “Momentum,” he turned to YouTube to audition touring players to support his faithful duo of Mike Portnoy (drums) and Randy George … Continue reading →

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Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jason

Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration and signing opportunity at the London Super Comic Convention on 24th February. UK shock-rockers Fearless Vampire Killers have teamed up with acclaimed Italian comic artist Marco Turini to illustrate a front cover for one … Continue reading →

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ERIC BURDON new album in April

Posted on January 23, 2013 by jason

ABKCO RECORDS TO RELEASE ERIC BURDON’S ‘TIL YOUR RIVER RUNS DRY APRIL 1ST – UK RELEASE BURDON’S NEW ALBUM COINCIDES WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANIMALS Eric Burdon has completed his most personal album to date, titled ‘Til Your River Runs … Continue reading →

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