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Lion Music news – MASTERCASTLE, OPPOSING MOTION, ASHENT
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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Tagged Ashent, Lion Music, MASTERCASTLE, Opposing Motion
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Philharmongrel reveal video for new single, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things
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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Tagged Philharmongrel, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things
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JOHN WHEELER gig 7th Feb The Borderline, London
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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Tagged Hayseed Dixie, John Wheeler, Un-American Gothic
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NEAL MORSE – releases “LIVE Momentum” DVD Box Set & launches live video
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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Tagged box set, live DVD, Mike Portnoy, Momentum, Neal Morse, Randy George
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Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration
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
ERIC BURDON new album in April
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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Tagged 50th anniversary, Eric Burdon, The Animals, Til Your River Runs Dry
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THE SWEET announce a new live download only album
UK Rock Legends SWEET Revisit Hit Album ‘Desolation Boulevard’ With New Live CD London, UK – Hot on the heels of their recent critically acclaimed album release ‘New York Connection’, UK rock legends SWEET have released a new live CD … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Scott, classic rock, Desolation Boulevard, glam rock, live album, The Sweet
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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS new single out Feb 25th
Fearless Vampire Killers will be releasing new single Diamond Dust And Crimson Reign on Feb 25th 2013. The song is taken from their forthcoming release Exposition: The Five Before The Flames, a prequel to their debut album, which tells the … Continue reading
Fearless Vampire Killers announce an unconventional follow up to their debut album…
London’s freshest theatrical shock-rockers, Fearless Vampire Killers, deliver the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album, Militia Of The Lost, with their own unique styling. Defying convention they have opted to release a literary exposition, which will expand on … Continue reading
THE UNION return with a new album and UK tour
AWARD WINNING ROCK DUO RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR DATES On 4th March 2013, award winning British duo The Union will release their third album, ‘The World Is Yours’, preceded by a 10-date UK tour starting on 13th … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke Morley, Peter Shoulder, The Union, The World Is Yours, Thunder
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Paul Menel performing IQ’s Nomzano album
As previously announced, Clive Nolan is currently working at the studio on his new project “Alchemy”. The world premiere of the show will take place at the famous Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2013. The show will … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS
Tagged Alchemy, Clive Nolan, IQ, Nomzano, Paul Menel
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DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up
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
SQUEEZE Pop-Up Sop and UK tour Nov/Dec
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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Tagged Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook, Pop-Up Shop, Squeeze
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RICHARD THOMPSON new album & UK tour
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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Tagged Electric, Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson
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PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT new album
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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Tagged classic rock, Paul Raymond Project, Terms & Conditions Apply, UFO
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JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE) debut solo album in Feb
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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Tagged Cooking Vinyl, Hayseed Dixie, John Wheeler, Un-American Gothic
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THE JAM – CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION
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
FM announce PledgeMusic for their new album plus EP
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
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS Nov 5th single release
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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Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, Guy Fawkes, November 5th
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