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News: ASKING ALEXANDRIA, DANKO JONES, JOE LYNN TURNER – Friday 23 January 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jason
Camden Rocks 2015

Asking Alexandria vocalist Danny Worsnop has left the band and the remaining band members will continue work on their new album whilst looking for a new vocalist. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with … Continue reading →

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News: CAMEL, FISHBONE, ENUFF Z NUFF – Thursday 22 January 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by jason
Andy Latimer - Camel

FISHBONE Mon March 16 BRISTOL Fleece Sat March 21 LONDON Under the Bridge UK – Final Tour Feb 22: Wroclaw Polish Radio Concert Hall, Poland Feb 24: Warsaw Progreja Music Zone, Poland Feb 26: Oslo Cosmopolite, Norway Feb 28: Zoetermeer … Continue reading →

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News: GILLAN, WILKO JOHNSON, VON HERTZEN BROTHERS – Wednesday 21 January 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by jason
Bernie Torme - Hard Rock Hell, November 2013

A Gillan box set is released on March 16th on Demon. The CD set features the original UK albums, along with 4 LP picture discs. Sleevenotes are written by Joe Geesin and include new interviews with Bernie Torme and Mick … Continue reading →

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News: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SLIPKNOT, PRETTY THINGS – Tuesday 20 January 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jason
Malmsteen - Now Your Ships Are Burning

The Polydor albums of Yngwie Malmsteen are collected in a new four-CD box set, ‘Now Your Ships Are Burned’, due for release on February 23rd. The box set includes Rising Force (1984), Marching Out (1985), Trilogy (1986), Odyssey (1988) and … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM, ECLIPSE, MASTODON – Monday 19 January 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jason
Magnum - The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

In the studio and working on their next albums are Magnum and Mastodon. Soilwork will release their first live DVD/Blu-ray, ‘Live In The Heart Of Helsinki’ on March 13th via Nuclear Blast. HMV is the biggest seller of physical music … Continue reading →

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News: NAZARETH, SONISPHERE, EUROPE – Sunday 19 January 2015

Posted on January 18, 2015 by jason

Riverside’s new album will be called, ‘Love, Fear And The Time Machine’ with an August/September release on Inside Out. Soundgarden’s Chris Connell has started work on a new album, as have Metallica who have been posting pictures of them online … Continue reading →

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News: KIM FOWLEY, BLACK CROWES, HALL & OATES – Friday 16 January 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jason
California Breed - Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl, 5 December 2014

King’s X plan to release their earlier album later this year and are asking for fans to submit photos, flyers, gig tickets or other merchandise between 1988 to 1996. Daryl Hall and John Oates release ‘Live In Dublin’ on DVD+2CD, … Continue reading →

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News: SAXON, MAGNUM, ELEANOR McEVOY – Thursday 15 January 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Saxon release ‘Heavy Metal Thunder Bloodstock Edition’ on February 13TH via UDR. First released in 2002, this re-issue features re-recorded versions of Saxon classics from the 1980′s. ‘The Saxon Chronicles’ double DVD is being reissued with a bonus CD called … Continue reading →

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News: FISH, FALL OUT BOY, RANDY RHOADS – Wednesday 14 January 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

‘Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute’ is released on March 3rd via UDR Music. It features Gus G, Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), Bernie Torme, Rudy Sarzo, George Lynch and more. Kamelot have signed with Napalm Records who … Continue reading →

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News: HALESTORM, THE BEACHBOYS, DEGREED – Tuesday 13 January 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Halestorm release their new album ‘Into The Wild Life’ on April 3rd. Steve Hackett releases his new album ‘Wolflight’ on March 30th. Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish) releases his new country/southern influenced album, ‘Southern Style’ on March 30th. OMD … Continue reading →

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News: BONFIRE, THE PRODIGY, MICHAEL SCHENKER – Monday 12 January 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by jason
News - RIP

Bassist Tim Drummond who played with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young has died at the age of 74. Bonfire and vocalist Claus Lessmann have separated after nearly 30 years. The band will carry on with … Continue reading →

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News: DREAM THEATER, MATT SCHOFIELD, MILAN POLAK – Sunday 11 January 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Milan Polak has signed with a new record label, distributed by Universal and his new album is due in the spring. Kansas will premiere their documentary of the band’s history, ‘Miracles Out Of Nowhere’, at the 30th Annual Santa Barbara … Continue reading →

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News: ULI JON ROTH, QUEENSRYCHE, DREAM THEATER – Friday 9 January 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Edsel Records will release two box sets spanning the career of The Sound on 16th February. On February 10th ‘Journey: The Frontiers Tour’ is released in the US on CD. The show was recorded on July 21st 1983 at the … Continue reading →

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News: TOTO, MOTOR SISTER, FURYON – Thursday 8 January 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Toto release their new album ‘XIV’ on March 24th via Frontiers. Furyon release their new album ‘Lost Salvation’ on January 26th on Dream Records. The Night Flight Orchestra (featuring members of Soilwork and Arch Enemy) will release their second album … Continue reading →

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News: OZZY, SCOTT WEILAND, T.REX – Wednesday 7 January 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Ozzy Osbourne is set to appear in Las Vegas in on a one-off concert production called ‘Hell Gate’. It is set to take place around Halloween this year. Universal Music are to release the first three Tyrannosaurus Rex albums on … Continue reading →

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News: STATUS QUO, BRIAN MAY, IO EARTH – Tuesday 6 January 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

‘Back To The Light – A Casual Guide to the Music of Queen’s Brian May’ by Neil Daniels is out now published by Createspace. Adrenalin Mob will release their new album ‘Dearly Departed’ through Century Media on February 9th. Sting’s … Continue reading →

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News: MUDHONEY, BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL – Monday 5 January 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Tony Mills (ex-Shy/TNT) releases his new solo album ‘Over My Dead Body’ on Feb 23rd. Guest musicians include Eric Ragno, Paul Sabu, Douglas Docker and Robert Sall. MUDHONEY Tue May 26 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 Wed May 27 BIRMINGHAM Library, Institute … Continue reading →

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News: QUEEN, TNT, HEART – Sunday 4 January 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ moves up to number 42 in the UK album charts this week following their New Year’s Eve gig with Adam Lambert. The album has now chalked up 501 weeks in the UK album charts. Vocalist Tony Harnell … Continue reading →

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News: THE WINERY DOGS, SAXON, JOE PERRY, PINK FLOYD – Friday 2 January 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

JOE PERRY has released a download-only EP ‘Joe Perry’s Merry Christmas’. It features JOHNNY DEPP on rhythm guitar. PINK FLOYD’s album ‘The Endless River’ was the ninth bestselling album in the UK in 2014. THE WINERY DOGS will enter the … Continue reading →

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News: BAND OF FRIENDS (feat. Gerry McAvoy, Ted McKenna) play UK dates 17-19 October

Posted on October 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Band Of Friends

Band Of Friends UK dates in October Band Of Friends – bassist Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher/ Nine Below Zero/ Champion Jack Dupree/ Deep Joy), drummer Ted McKenna (Rory Gallagher/ Sensational Alex Harvey Band/ Greg Lake/ Gary Moore) and guitarist-vocalist Marcel … Continue reading →

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News: PAUL RODGERS – Royal Sessions live at the Royal Albert Hall, 3 November 2014

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jason

PAUL RODGERS BRINGS “THE ROYAL SESSIONS LIVE” TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL on 3rd NOVEMBER 2014 Growing up listening to such artists as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding would have a profound effect on PAUL RODGERS.  From his … Continue reading →

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News: THE DUNWELLS tour coffee shops ahead of September tour

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Dunwells

In the run up to their new EP release – ‘Show Me Emotion’ -  The Dunwells have a small tour of Cafe Nero coffee shops in various locations around the north of England. 18th Aug – York King Sq – … Continue reading →

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News: CELEBR8.3 Prog Festival 31 May and 1 June 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jason
It Bites, photo by Noel Buckley

Now in its 3rd year and this time being held in Central London, the final line up for Celebr8.3 can confirm many exclusives: A one off London performance by Anathema Acoustic. The last performance from Twelfth Night, the first ever … Continue reading →

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News: WALTER TROUT’S health update

Posted on March 20, 2014 by jason

From Walter’s wife, Marie: My heart is breaking to make this posting. We have waited a bit to make sure – but Walter’s team of doctors have confirmed the diagnosis: Walter’s condition has worsened – he is now in full-fledged … Continue reading →

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News: Final Led Zeppelin UK gigs at Knebworth chronicled as never before in new book…

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jason

Led Zeppelin Then As it Was – At Knebworth 1979 (Tight But Loose Publishing) – Written and compiled by Dave Lewis In August 1979, thousands of fans came to pay homage to Led Zeppelin as they performed what would be … Continue reading →

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