Category Archives: NEWS

CODE OF SILENCE new band announce debut album

Posted on December 7, 2012 by jason

British melodic metallers Code Of Silence, fronted by Brazilian vocalist Gus Monsanto (Timo Tolkki’s Revolution Renaissance / Adagio / Symbolica / Lord Of Mushrooms), have signed with Mausoleum Records and Rubicon Music. Produced by Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse) and mixed … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 FM

Posted on December 4, 2012 by jason

FM – Merv Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp, Steve Overland, Jem Davis & Jim Kirkpatrick – give their best of 2012. They are currently touring with Thin Lizzy and they have a new album ‘Rockville’ out next March… http://www.fmofficial.com/ What have you got planned … Continue reading →

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DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up

Posted on December 2, 2012 by jason

DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up Album Available on iTunes and Bandcamp.com www.dreamertheband.com New York, NY- (December 2 , 2012) Rhode Island-based rockers DREAMER are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album,Turn It Up. Turn It … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012: JEFF SUMMERS (WEAPON UK)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by jason
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Guitarist Jeff Summers has been busy this year with Mick Underwood’s Glory Road and Weapon UK have a new album out very soon… How is the new Weapon UK album coming along? The Weapon album is now finished and should … Continue reading →

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THE HOWLING support BUCKCHERRY

Posted on November 24, 2012 by jason

The Howling are pleased to announce they will be supporting Buckcherry on their UK tour this month. The Howling are one of the UK’s most innovative and exciting new rock ‘n’ roll bands. Featuring Blacky (ex Red Star Rebels) on … Continue reading →

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JOLLY – Hurricane Sandy completely destroyed band equipment

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jason

JOLLY – Hurricane Sandy completely destroyed band equipment: band kicks off Indiegogo help fund campaign The American rock band JOLLY suffered severely from hurricane Sandy in New York. JOLLY have been working on recording their second studio album “Audio Guide … Continue reading →

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ALT-FEST festival announced for 2014

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jason

ALT-FEST ***BRAND NEW TRULY ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE AND RADICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST 15/16/17 2014 *** Alt-Fest – a brand new radical alternative music and lifestyle festival with a totally wicked edge, has been confirmed to take place on August … Continue reading →

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SQUEEZE Pop-Up Sop and UK tour Nov/Dec

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jason
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SQUEEZE LAUNCH THEIR POP UP SHOP AND ANNOUNCE NEW SQUEEZE SONGS & BBC DOCUMENTARY Today, icons of British pop music Squeeze revealed their Pop Up Shop, “a combination of new songs and technology, of musicianship and experience.” With fans who … Continue reading →

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To Master Reality with Black Sabbath, Let Philosophy be Your Guide by William Irwin

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

  William Irwin is the editor of Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012) and here he gives us his views on what we may expect from the new Black Sabbath album currently being recorded… To Master Reality with … Continue reading →

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RICHARD THOMPSON new album & UK tour

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC BRAND NEW ALBUM ARRIVES FEBRUARY 11th 2013 FULL UK TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2013 Declared by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 20 Guitarists Of All Time and considered one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, musician … Continue reading →

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PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT new album

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

NEW SOLO ALBUM RELEASE ‘TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY’ January 28 (Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records) Paul Raymond, songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult hard rock outfit UFO has inked a deal with Cherry Red Records’ new hard rock imprint label Hear … Continue reading →

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JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE) debut solo album in Feb

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jason

John Wheeler “Un-American Gothic” February 4th on Cooking Vinyl http://www.johnwheelermusic.com/News.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha-6kRG2878 – Official video for latest single ‘Deeper in Debt’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMnI5JoMNs0 – Wheeler’s cover of ‘Eton Rifles’ “Un-American Gothic” is John Wheeler’s first solo record, written entirely on the road … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 with DAVE CLARKE

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jason

Dave Clarke of Planet Earth Publicity gives a sneak preview of some upcoming musical projects and a little football… What have you got planned music/promotion wise for next year? I’m looking forward to Lisbee Stainton’s UK tour, the new albums … Continue reading →

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THE JAM – CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

6 Albums in one box – released December 3rd (Universal) On December 3rd Universal release a set of all The Jam’s classic albums in one nifty little box. Packaged in individual vinyl-replica CDs with rigid slipcases, and would fit nicely … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 with CHRIS SINGLETON

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

Chris Singleton played his first band gigs in a couple of years recently and the recording of album number three is ubnder way… Gig review What have you got planned music wise for next year? To finally finish off album … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012: ROBB JOHNSON

Posted on November 11, 2012 by jason

Robb Johnson as ever has been a busy man and we even mange to sneak a football related question in… What have you got planned music wise for next year? well… quite a lot! there is a “sort of best … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 with ERIC RAGNO

Posted on November 11, 2012 by jason

Eric Ragno is the ‘keyboards player to the stars’, having returned from another successful Firefest he gives us a quick update and his best of selections… What have you got planned music wise for next year? I’m working on the … Continue reading →

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PATSY MATHESON & BECKY MILLS news

Posted on November 8, 2012 by jason
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Hello Everybody,   Just a quick update!   New dates for Spring for Becky Mills and me are now up on the website www.patsymatheson.co.uk. We will be appearing here… December 2012 Saturday 1st December – Skegness, Great British Folk Festival … Continue reading →

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JOURNEY + WHITESNAKE + THUNDER May UK tour

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jason

Journey and Whitesnake, along with special guests Thunder, are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever in May 2013, taking in eight dates across the UK. Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday 9th November priced at … Continue reading →

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FM announce PledgeMusic for their new album plus EP

Posted on November 5, 2012 by jason

FM are pleased to announce they are teaming up with PledgeMusic to launch their very own Pledge campaign. “We’re so excited to be able to involve our fans in the release of our new album Rockville with the help of … Continue reading →

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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS Nov 5th single release

Posted on November 5, 2012 by jason

On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes committed the ultimate act of treason – Attempting to blow up the houses of Parliament to free Briton from the rule of King James. 407 years later, Fearless Vampire Killers’ act out a … Continue reading →

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PERMISSION TO ROCK book helping Movember

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jason

Permission To Rock is a collection of more than thirty interviews with selected classic rock, heavy metal and prog rock bands and artists. These extensive transcriptions and features are taken from the author’s own interviews spanning the period from 2007 … Continue reading →

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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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SAXON announce April UK tour dates

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jason

SAXON ANNOUNCE ‘SACRIFICE TOUR’ IN SPRING Never tired of the road, Saxon announce the UK leg of their Sacrifice World Tour in support of the upcoming album of the same name. The New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends will … Continue reading →

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