Hard Rock Hell Announce Clive Aid Stage
Promoters of the Hard Rock Hell Festival set to take place in December have announced details of the Clive Aid Stage which is set to feature Beholder and Warrior Soul among other acts. CliveAid is a charitable organisation that raise funds to help the fight against MS, Muscular Sclerosis and ...
More Acts Confirmed For Beachdown Festival
Promoters of the Beachdown Festival have released the following update: Even more top notch acts have been announced for Beachdown Festival, including Jose Gonzalez, the legendary Fun Loving Criminals, cutting edge accountants The Young Knives, Brighton's very own geniuses, Bonobo, The Brakes...
Simple Minds: Deacon Blue Announced As Special Guests For 30th Anniversary Tour
Thursday, 15 May 2008
One of the most successful bands of their generation; Simple Minds will take a break from the preparations of their new album to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a series of six rare UK concerts during November and December. The concerts celebrates 30 glorious years dating back to the first ...
Agnostic Front Announce UK Tour
Thursday, 15 May 2008
The godfathers of New York hardcore return to the UK with their most brutal release to date, “Warriors”. Recorded at the now infamous Planet Z Studios in Hadley Massachusetts by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall), “Warriors” is the yet another landmark in hardcore's histor...
Tygers Of Pan Tang Confirmed For Hard Rock Hell
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Legendary NWOBH metallers the Tygers of Pan Tang have been confirmed for this years installment of the Hard Rock Hell Festival which takes place in December at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales.
Nikki Sixx:
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has checked in with an update noting that despite his lack of updates he has been very busy working on getting the bands new album finished and preparing the Crue Fest tour. He said "Sorry for no updates lately, but I'm sure you can imagine I've been busy fini...
Metallica Tour Set To Start In October
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Billboard.biz reports that With a handful of US and overseas festival and concert dates lined up this summer, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has revealed that the band will follow the September release of its new as-yet-untitled album with a tour. The trek will begin in October, Ulrich sai...
Journey: UK Tour Details Announced
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Journey, the legendary San Francisco rock band, known for their massive international hits ‘Don't Stop Believin'', Who's Crying Now' & ‘Open Arms', will play six UK concerts this June. The tour begins at London Hammersmith Apollo on 17th June and finishes at Newcastle Metro Arena on...
Dave Navarro Comments On McQueen's Appearance with Camp Freddy
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Dave Navarro, the former Jane's Addiction and current Camp Freddy stallwart has commented on the recent appearance of McQueen duo Leah Duors and Hayley Cramer with the band at the Roxy in West Hollywood last Thursday (May 8th). Navarro said "I have to admit, not only did [the MCQUEEN girls] ...
Lou Reed Announces Berlin European Tour
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Lou Reed returns to Europe this June to perform the entirety of his 1973 landmark album Berlin. The European dates will see Reed performing with a 30-piece ensemble including his band, a string and horn section, and a children's choir.
An Interview With Harry Oellers Of Axxis
Thursday, 15 May 2008
I confess that Axxis completely escaped my radar. It could have something to do with the territorial constraints with their 10 year contract with EMI where they did not tour outside of Germany. Nevertheless, I am not one to turn down a challenge, so when I was offered the opportunity to conduct ...
Axxis - Doom of Destiny
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Axxis were uncharted territory for me; probably something to do with the restricted access imposed on them by EMI for ten years.  The promo was in a plain sleeve with a press release which didn't give away very much, so I really didn't know what to expect when I put it in for a spin.
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Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Australian hardcore rockers Parkway Drive brought their UK tour to the London at the Underworld in Camden on May 13th for the second of two headlining performances at the legendary venue. Live ...
Parkway Drive: Live Photos From The Underworld, Camden, London
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Suicide Silence have been touring in support of the bands latest album 'The Cleansing' - which is out now via Century Media Records - landed in London at the Underworld in Camden for two nights alon...
Suicide Silence: Live Photos From The Underworld, Camden, London
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Nuclear Blast are offering fans of Testament the chance to win tickets to see the band perform at this years Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards Ceremony which is set to take place at the IndigO2 in Lon...
Nuclear Blast Offer Fans A Chance To Win Tickets To The Golden Gods
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Sun City Records have announced the signing of Swedish rock n rollers Roadd Ratt. The story behind Road Ratt is quite an extensive one, so I will try and make it as brief as possible. Road Ra...
Road Ratt Sign With Suncity Records
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson has checked in with an update in the bands official studio diary as the band begin work on the followup to the critically aclaimed third album '15' which spawned th...
Buckcherry's Keith Nelson Issues Studio Update
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
AC/DC have confirmed that their rumoured new album will indeed be released later this year in an official announcement via the bands website. The band said "For the last few months, we've hear...
AC/DC Album Due Later This Year
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
This week's episode of ‘UVTV's Heavy Metal Podcast' continues the record label series specials with music videos and live performances from artists of ROADRUNNER RECORDS. Some of the bands fea...
UVTV Release Roadrunner Podcast
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
South Yorkshire's ferocious hard-driving-young-eight-legged-axe-grinding-rock ‘n' roll-groove-machine Disarm release their debut album, ‘By Any Means Necessary', on Imprint Records, dist...
Disarm Announce Release Date For 'By Any Means Necessary'
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Leah Duors (vocals) and Hayley Cramer (drums) of the UK all-girl rock outfit MCQUEEN joined CAMP FREDDY's Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES), Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION) and Billy...
McQueen Join Camp Freddy On Stage At The Roxy; Video Available
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Legendary Danish rockers D-A-D's recent appearance on the Rock and Roll Geek Show with Michael Butler is now available to listen to online, or download as a free podcast. Butler talks with Jesp...
DAD Appearance On Rock And Roll Geek Show Available
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
The Pigeon Detectives have been forced to cancel 2 shows in Ireland this week due to singer Matt Bowman injuring himself on stage on Sunday (11th May) at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone.
The Pigeon Detectives Forced To Cancel Two Irish Shows
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Wednesday 13 has been forced to reschedule the London date on his upcoming UK tour in Support of his new album 'Skeletons'. The London date, which had been scheduled for June 1st has been switc...
Wednesday 13 Reschedules London Show
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Nuclear Blast Records recently celebrated their 20 years of existence in extreme music in 2007. Branded as one of the metal juggernauts of the world, staying at the forefront of the metal/rock genre...
Nuclear Blast And Myspace Launch New Band Competition
Monday, 12 May 2008
Believers In The Power Of Metal recently caught up with Arch Enemy vocalist Angela Gossow. The following is an excerpt from the interview: Q: You've done large festivals, like Ozzfest and Gigant...
Arch Enemy - New Q&A With Vocalist Angela Gossow Available
Monday, 12 May 2008
Pre-sale tickets for the Las Vegas, NV Crüe Fest show, due to take place August 1st, will be available for pre-sale as of Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00am local time. The band has issued the follo...
Mötley Crüe - Pre-Sale Crüe Fest Tickets For Las Vegas Show Available Starting This Wednesday
Monday, 12 May 2008
Iced Earth drummer Brent Smedley has checked in with the following update: "As most of you are aware, some big changes have been made since the last report in 2007. We have welcom...
Iced Earth: Brent Smedley -
Monday, 12 May 2008
Mick Burgess at Metal Express Radio recently spoke to Great White's Jack Russell and Michael Lardie. The following is an excerpt from the interview: Q: Great White has its origins way back in 1...
Great White -
Monday, 12 May 2008
Extreme will make their much-anticipated return to the stage this summer in support of Saudades de Rock (pronounced "sow-dodge"), their first studio album in 13 years. The multi-platinum, Boston-bre...
Extreme - Title Of Comeback Album Revealed, More US Tour Dates Announced
Sunday, 11 May 2008
With Spinefarm Records now officially launched in the UK, the good news for supporters of the Finnish metal scene is that the music is now readily available.  As such, the Tribe's debut ‘False M...
Heart Full of Fire
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Having no experience of being either a farmer or a milkman getting up at 4am following a 1am finish after the Pagan's Mind/Sonata Arctica show in Islington was no picnic!  Motorways, planes and Frankf...
Paganfest @ Batschkapp, Frankfurt am Main
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Currently in the midst of headlining NME's sold out New Noise tour in support of their acclaimed debut album, Crystal Castles, the genre blurring boy-girl duo from Toronto, Canada will be playing an...
Crystal Castles Announce Glasgow In Store Appearance
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Black N Blue will no longer be appearing at the upcoming Z Rock Fest promoters have revealed, in a move that appears to be a cost cutting exercise to confirm the viability of the two day event. ...
Black N Blue Removed From Z Rock Fest
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Five O'Clock Heroes have announced the release of a brand new single, Who, featuring Agyness Deyn. Recorded in New York in March this year, the recording came about after Agyness heard a demo of th...
Five O'Clock Heroes Announce New Single; Video Available
Thursday, 08 May 2008
British Sea Power, the four piece epic indie rock outfit, will be headlining the Ents24 Stage on Sunday 4th July at GuilFest 2008. Three albums into their flourishing career – their recent alb...
British Sea Power Added To Guilfest Lineup
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Singapore's Punk Metal crossover pioneers Opposition Party have announced dates in Europe during June. The band will play shows in France, England, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Opposition Party Announce European Dates
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Fast rising UK rockers Voodoo Six supported the legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metalers the Tygers of Pan Tang at the Joiners in Southampton on April 21st. Live photos from the bands set c...
Voodoo Six: Live Photos From The Joiners, Southampton
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Legendary new wave of British Heavy Metalers the Tygers of Pan Tang played a headline set at the Joiners in Southampton on April 21st as part of their current tour in support of the bands upcoming a...
Tygers Of Pan Tang: Live Photos From The Joiners, Southampton
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Billy Idol is coming home – bringing his Idolize Yourself tour to the UK for just 2 dates in July. These shows in Manchester and London are Billy's first British live dates in over 2 years. H...
Billy Idol Announces UK Dates
Thursday, 08 May 2008
German riffers Callejon have announced that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Nuclear Blast Records and are working on releasing a full album later this year. Nuclear Blast commented ...
Callejon Sign With Nuclear Blast Records
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd are to hit the road in North America this August on a tour billed the 'Rock and Rebels Tour'. The two bands are set to be joined by a third, as yet unannounced suppo...
Kid Rock And Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Co Headline Tour
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Ratt have announced details of the bands previously announced European Tour. The band will kick things off at the end of May at the Corporation in Sheffield, finishing up in Barcelona on June 1...
Ratt Announce European Dates
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Former Tigertailz vocalist Steevi Jaimz has announced that he has signed a deal with Rock-It Management, and is currently working on a new album set to be titled 'My Private Hell'. According to...
Steevi Jaimz Working On My Private Hell
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
UK prog-metal giants Porcupine Tree have confirmed their first dates in Spain for over 3 years, as part of their European mini tour in October: October 10 - Madrid, Sala Heineken 11 - ...
Porcupine Tree Announce Spanish Tour Dates
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
"Jeff has commissioned Canadian jeweller Leonora Tortorici, to make these exclusive items of jewellery. Many of you would have seen Jeff wearing his on the US and European Journey tour. Made from si...
Jeff Scott Soto Logo Pendents Now Available
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Benedictum singer Veronica Freeman, Diamond Head and Exit will be guests on The Rock Show On Sunshine Radio this Sunday, May 11th. The program can also be heard on 106.2 FM across Hereford-shire...
Benedictum, Diamond Head To Guest On The Rock Show On Sunshine Radio
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Rolling Stone's Rock And Roll Daily reports: Despite getting the thumbs up from outgoing singer Scott Weiland, Sebastian Bach will likely not take over the lead-singing vacancy in Velvet Revolver, ...
Sebastian Bach Won't Rock Velvet Revolver's Mic
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
British power metallers Dragonforce's webmaster has issued the following update: "The mighty DragonForce are set for a UK and Ireland tour this September. The tour will follow the release of th...
Dragonforce - Oxford Warm-Up Show Announced
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Undercover reports: Leon Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix' younger brother, has issued a statement claiming that the recently revealed sex tape of the guitar hero was a fake.
Jimi Hendrix' Brother On 'The Sex Tape' Scandal -
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Glenn Hughes' (ex-Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) exclusive plugged-in performance on the US nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn, originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 1...
Glenn Hughes - Rockline Appearance To Be Rescheduled
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Sweden's All Ends check in with the following update: "Tonight's the night you can start enjoying more than just the screenshots for the new All Ends video for 'Pretty Words'. You can watch it...

 

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