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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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Best of 2012 GARY LEVERMORE (RED SAND PR)
Gary Levemore of Red Sand PR gives us his musical highlights of 2012 plus an update on West Ham… How has Big Sam done so far with West Ham now back in the Premiership? Very well. We certainly look defensively … Continue reading
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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Best 0f 2012 CHANTEL McGREGOR

Rising blues rock vocalist/guitarist Chantel McGregor has had a busy year and next year looks set to be just as busy… How has the past year been for you music wise? Absolutely magic, whilst its not been a year of … Continue reading
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Best of 2012 LEWIS CLAY

Lewis Clay has been busy this year music (and football!) wise and despite some setbacks still does it all for the love of music… How has the recent charity single been doing and how did it feel to see the single stocked in … Continue reading
Best of 2012 IAN RANKIN
Author Ian Rankin is a big music lover and his latest novel ‘Standing In Another Man’s Grave’, featuring the return of Rebus, is out now. Albums of the year: Patti Smith – Banga Snowgoose – Harmony Springs (very good Scottish … Continue reading
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Tagged crime fiction, Ian Rankin, Orion Books, Rebus, Standing In Another Man's Grave, The Best Of 2012
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Best of 2012 FM

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
Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best Of 2012
Tagged AOR, FM, Indiscreet, Jem Davis, Jim Kirkpatrick, melodic rock, Merv Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp, Rockville, Steve Overland
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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
Best of 2012: JEFF SUMMERS (WEAPON UK)

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
Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best Of 2012
Tagged Jeff Summers, Mick Underwood's Glory Road, Statetrooper, Weapon UK
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THE HOWLING support BUCKCHERRY
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
Posted in Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged Buckcherry, The Howling, The Prodigy, Towers Of London
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JOLLY – Hurricane Sandy completely destroyed band equipment
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
ALT-FEST festival announced for 2014
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
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
Posted in Album News, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook, Pop-Up Shop, Squeeze
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To Master Reality with Black Sabbath, Let Philosophy be Your Guide by William Irwin

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
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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Best of 2012 with DAVE CLARKE

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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Tagged Big Country, Dave Clarke, Level 42, Mark King, Planet Earth Publicity, The Jar Family
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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
Best of 2012 with CHRIS SINGLETON
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
Best of 2012: ROBB JOHNSON

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
Best of 2012 with ERIC RAGNO

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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Tagged Bonrud, Eric Ragno, Firefest, Jeff Scott Soto, Jesse Damon, The Best Of 2012, Van Halen
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