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... |
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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 ... |
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 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... |
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 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.
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 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
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 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... |
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 switched to October 31st - Halloween - due to apparent scheduling conflicts.
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 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 album “Do You Like Rock Music?” hit the top 10 in the UK album charts in January 2008 - Bri... |
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 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.
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 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. He was the surprise hit of Download in 2005 and his sold-out performance at the Brixton Academy in 20... |
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Thursday, 08 May 2008
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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...
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Thursday, 08 May 2008
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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...
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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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
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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Apocalyptica have updated their tour schedule with shows in the US and
Europe in August. IN addition, they have been confirmed to play Japan's
Loudpark '08 on October 18th in Tokyo.
The band's ...
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Monday, 05 May 2008
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Vicious Rumors is back on the road delivering the metal to cities
across America this summer. Plans include 20 cities. Look for Vicious
Rumors on tour with Phantom X, Leatherwolf and Garden Of Eden ...
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Monday, 05 May 2008
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French metallers Gojira have issued the following update:
"Gojira have confi?rmed their? exclusive upcoming live date as an
opener to Metallica's only French show on Thursday the 14th of August...
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Monday, 05 May 2008
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Nightwish have updated their 2008 tour schedule with shows for South
America in November. In addition, a show in Reykjavik, Iceland has been
confirned for October 25th with Amorphis supporting.
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Friday, 02 May 2008
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Megadeth have added two dates to the bands upcoming South American tour, with new shows added in Brazil.
The bands full South American schedule now shapes up as follows.
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Friday, 02 May 2008
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Miami-based metallers BLACK TIDE have announced their upcoming European tour schedule.
The band will play throughout Europe in the month of June,
appearing at Germany's Rock Am Ring, France'...
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Friday, 02 May 2008
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Cinderella have revealed more dates for their upcoming North American summer tour, which is set to feature the reunited Warrant and Lynch Mob alongside them.
The tour is currently scheduled to ...
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Friday, 02 May 2008
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Broken Teeth, the Texan rockers who feature Dangerous Toys vocalist Jason McMaster among their number have announced a string of US tour dates, in both June and July.
Their full schedule now sh...
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Friday, 02 May 2008
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The lineup for CliveAid's Lunatics Asylum Festival, which is set to take place on May 31st at the Asylum in Birmingham have finalised the lineup for the festival, which will feature NWOBHM legends t...
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Thursday, 01 May 2008
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VOIVOD, who last performed live on July 30th, 2003 during OzzFest in
Florida, will return to the stage on June 22nd, 2008 as part of the
Heavy MTL Festival in Montreal.
The band commented "A...
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Thursday, 01 May 2008
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Starpulse reports that Joan Jett, multi platinum-selling rock icon famous for massive hits like "Bad Reputation," "I Hate Myself For Loving You" and "I Love Rock N Roll" and known for her incredible...
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Thursday, 01 May 2008
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Canadian rockers Robin Black have finally revealed the dates for their upcoming UK tour, months after the tour was first confirmed.
The band will hit the UK alongside Patchwork Grace and Sleazy...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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According to Billboard Bon Jovi is planning a date in New York's Central Park this summer. In
a new interview with SportsIllustrated.com, Jon Bon Jovi -- a big
sports fan and co-owner of the Arena...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Promoters of this years Z Rock Fest have confirmed that due to changes in the lineup, Stormzone will now play two complete different sets over the course of the Festivals two days.
Z Records co...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Rock legend Alice Cooper is bringing his full Psycho-Drama arena show to the Southampton Guildhall on 25th July for a rare small-venue performance. Alice will be performing tracks from across his c...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Orange County punks Zebrahead have announced that they will be playing this years Download Festival as part of the bands upcoming UK tour.
They will take to the festival's second stage on June ...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Royal Hunt have released dates for the bands upcoming European Tour in support of their new studio album Paradox II Collision Course, which is available via Frontiers Records.
The band kick off...
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008
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Ratt have confirmed that they will be heading over to Europe during June, when they are set to play dates in the UK, Sweden and Spain.
The band commented "Thanks to all
our killer RATT N ROLL...
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008
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Legendary former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and Britny Fox have become the latest acts confirmed for this years South Texas Rock Fest, which is set to take place in San Antonio between the 11th and ...
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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VADER's website has been updated with the following:
"On April 21st in Berlin, war machine VADER kicked off the anniversary tour in Europe.
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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Finnish metallers Sonata Arctica have announced several new headline dates during their upcoming US tour supporting fellow countrymen Nightwish.
The band said "More dates for the upcoming NIGH...
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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Kamelot's guitarist Thomas Youngblood has checked in from the bands current tour of Europe with another update.
He commented "Greetings from Helsinki! We just arrived from Stockholm and it's a
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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The Quireboys have announced that they have been forced to move their upcoming May 20th concert from the Birmingham Barfly to Dudley JB's.
No reason has been given for the change of venue, alth...
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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Orange County Punks Zebrahead have announced the first details of the bands upcoming UK tour which is currently set to kcik off with an appearance at the Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds on May 25th.
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Monday, 28 April 2008
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GuilFest 2008 continue to put the ‘E' in eclectic with their latest additions to the bill for July 4/5/6, with the announcement that Royworld, Zucchero, Babyhead, Seth Lakeman and Sonic Boom S...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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The first dates for The Enraged Nation tour have been announced, which is set to feature The Autumn Offering, Saint Diablo and Straight Line Stitch.
The tour will kick off on May 23rd in Harisb...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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The latest additions to FIELD DAY 2008's ever-strengthening, ever-expanding lineup have just been confirmed. Les Savy Fav (!!!!!), Cut Copy, Modeselektor and Laura Marling are set to provide yet mor...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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Finnish battle metallers Turisas have issued their first tour diary entry as the band tour the United States as part of the Paganfest Tour.
The band write "Just wanted to post a short blog abou...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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Californian thrashers Warbringer have expanded their upcoming UK tour in support of the bands debut album 'War Without End' which was released via Century Media Records earlier this year.
With ...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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Orange County rockers Ignite have announced a venue change on the bands upcoming UK tour.
The Newcastle date on May 27th has now been moved to the Carling Academy.
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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Great White have announced dates for the bands summer US tour.
The currently announced schedule starts in Portland, OR on May 22nd, with dates in June, July, August and September.
No curre...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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DENIAL FIEND, the Tampa, Florida-based band featuring in its ranks Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, ex-DEATH), Kam Lee (ex-MASSACRE, ex-MANTAS), Curt Beeson (NASTY SAVAGE, LOWBROW) and Sam...
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Sunday, 27 April 2008
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Ted Nugent has announced that he will be heading out on the road this summer as part of a tour billed the Rolling Thunder Tour.
The tour is currently scheduled to kick off on June 7th in Sandus...
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Saturday, 26 April 2008
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The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, set for weekend of April
25th - 27th at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, have sold out of
Saturday "day" tickets - there is a special $40 "evening" ticket...
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Saturday, 26 April 2008
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Avantasia mainman Tobias Sammet has issued the following update:
"How are you doing? It's been a while since I have been speaking to
you. I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your g...
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Friday, 25 April 2008
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The Michael Schenker Group have announced a host of new tour dates, including four nights in Japan, two of which are scheduled for Tokyo.
The current touring lineup of the band features Michael...
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Thursday, 24 April 2008
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Nightwish have announced that their upcoming US tour, which will feature Sonata Arctica as main support will now end in New York on September 27th.
The full schedule for the tour, which kicks...
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008
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Thursday, 21 February 2008
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