June 2012
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Lamb of God singer arrested
Lead singer of metal band Lamb of God, Randy Blythe has been arrested in the Czech Republic in connection with the death of a fan back in 2010.
News service Novinky reports that police were waiting for the band when they arrived in the country for another show. He was questioned about an altercation in May 2010 when an audience member jumped on to the stage and ended up scuffling with Blythe....
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Gojira - L'Enfant Sauvage
French metallers Gojira are back with their 5th studio album, their first on a major label infact, and yet again they have delivered another metal masterpiece.
Opener Explosia is crazy heavy. Choppy drums, squealing guitars, complete with singer/guitarist Joe Duplantier’s shredding vocals that seem to come so easy. Title track, L’Enfant Sauvage, roughly translated as...
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Ginger - 100%
By now, many of you should be familiar with the story behind this album, we have mentioned it enough times on here! For those who are not, allow me to explain. Back in August last year, Ginger Wildheart set up a Pledge Music campaign where fans could donate money towards the recording and production of the album, well infact a triple album. In just 6 hours he met his target, a record...
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Bruce Springsteen - Etihad Stadium, Manchester...
As torrential rain sweeps across Manchester, it can’t dampen the spirits of those heading to Manchester City’s ground this evening for The Boss is in town!
With an approximate arrival time of 7pm, rumblings of the man’s name start sounding throughout the ground. Around 7:15, the legendary E Street Band burst on to the stage to thunderous applause before Springsteen himself...
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Pearl Jam - Manchester Arena, 20.06.12
Twenty years since their last visit to Manchester, Pearl Jam have returned, this time to the Arena for the first of a two night residency. Packed out, long hair and flannel shirts (yes really) it is clear there is anticipation in the air. Pearl Jam were one of the key bands to kick off the Seattle grunge scene of the 90s and it is amazing so many years on to see so many people still loving every...
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Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster reform
Brighton rockers Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster have announced their reformation and details of 3 live shows.
The group announced they will play the shows in October after splitting last October. The line up will feature guitarists Marc Norris, who left the band in 2010 and Andy Huxley, who left in 2005.
The live dates are:
Manchester, Club Academy (October 29) Brighton, Concorde 2 (30)...
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Mothership - Mothership
Forming in 2010, Texas trio Mothership have just released their self titled debut album containing their blend of heavy rock and blues.
With a slightly eerie and dramatic opening, the record kicks off with Hallucination, an instrumental with plenty of shredding guitar solos backed by a heavy blues riff. It’s not often that you get a full instrumental as the opening track anymore, and it is...
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Smashing Pumpkins - Oceania
Back with their 9th studio album, the powerhouse that is Smashing Pumpkins bring us Oceania. An ‘album within an album’, a ‘non-album’, a ‘concept album’, it has been called many things and has been highly anticipated by fans everywhere.
The many devoted followers and most others will truly know that Oceania is the work of one man, Billy Corgan. He writes all the songs, plays most of the...
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New video from Five Finger Death Punch!
Check out the new video from Five Finger Death Punch for new single Coming Down. The video has been created in conjunction with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which the band proudly support.
“Through support and awareness, suicide can be prevented. We’re promoting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to build awareness that there is support out there for those in need...
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Introducing....Voodoo Vegas!
Bournemouth based Voodoo Vegas are the last of our features for the first upcoming Home Grown Rock gig at the 100 club this August!
Jam packed with blues riffs and slide guitar, Voodoo Vegas have tapped in to that classic rock n roll foundation that is so compelling. With riffs reminiscent to AC/DC, Lawrence Case’s gravelly vocals sit perfectly on top with a charismatic tone similar to...
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Download Festival 2012
Last weekend saw the 10th annual Download Festival, one of the biggest rock and metal music festivals in the world. Seeing as it was a special anniversary they pulled out all the stops in a bid to make it one to remember. Well we went along and battled the rain and the mud in order to bring you a little taste of Donington at its finest!
Friday
Well, Friday got off to a wet start. After a very...
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Slash with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators-...
Fresh from the release of Apocalyptic Love, Slash was back in London with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators in tow for a special show at the Hammersmith Apollo. Such a legendary venue, it was the perfect place for the guitar legend to debut some of his new material.
Opening the evening with new track One Last Thrill, the guys get the evening off to a flying start. It is pretty clear the crowd...
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Corey Taylor spills new Stone Sour info
After teasing Stone Sour fans with the initials of the new album, frontman Corey Taylor has finally let slip the new album title along with extra nuggets of information. Named House Of Gold And Blues, the record will be split into 2 parts with the first to be released in October this year. Taylor also revealed it is a concept album that will be accompanied by a comic book and song titles of...
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Interview - Mia Klose
We caught up with new girl in town Mia Klose about her move to London, her forthcoming album, and what her plans for the future are!
You hail from Sweden originally, why the move to London?
Sweden is great and beautiful, but it’s very small compared to London. There is not a lot going on there. I wanted to live the big city life so I moved! In London you can really explore your creativity,...
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Review of Ginger Wildheart, Manchester Club...
The first act of the night was the not very well known Baby Godzilla. First impressions had them as a “regular” bunch of guys - but that was before the music started. Well, “exploded into life” is perhaps a better term. So, the music exploded into life and various band members took to ditching the stage and going just a bit mad amongst the small audience, and when I say...
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The Cult downsize UK tour
This year, The Cult are heading back to the UK for a week of tour dates with The Mission and Killing Joke. If you are going to see The Cult this autumn, you may need to have a look at the dates again - the tour has been downsized from arenas to academy-sized venues.
New dates are as follows:
Mon 10th Sept o2 Apollo Manchester Tues 11th Sept o2 Academy Newcastle Wed 12th Sept o2 Academy Sheffield...
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Rival Sons release new album info
LA quartet Rival Sons have let loose information for their upcoming album to be released this summer. Titled Head Down, the group have also showed off their new album cover and merchandise.
Taking the rock world by storm with their debut last year, we wait with great anticipation for the first single!
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New video from Sebastian Bach!
Canadian rocker Sebastian Bach has released his 3rd video from his latest release Kicking & Screaming. Check out the video from I’m Alive below:
Mr Bach is playing a few dates in the UK, including Download Festival. Tickets and dates here.
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Introducing...Dollface!
Next up in our Home Grown Rock features are trio Dollface. A band of few words biography wise, they let their music do the talking, and rightly so. Realising that English music in the mainstream is being over taken by indie, they have made it their mission to bring back rock n roll to the masses!
A mixture of snappy drums, quirky guitars and punk style British vocals, Dollface have you...
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Jettblack - Raining Rock
Londoners Jettblack have burst into life with the release of their second album Raining Rock. After an electric debut and extensive touring, the quartet have built up a dedicated fan base, one very excited about their follow up, including us!
An explosive intro gets you settled in for their mix of heavy riffs, fast rhythms and punchy vocals. First single and title track Raining Rock delighted...
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Dischord - Recession
Dischord are new punk band hailing from Blackpool with a hell of a lot to say.
On this day, our Queens Jubilee, what better time to premier their new song Recession. I’ll give you one guess what its all about…
A few words from the band…
jubilee (j `bĭlē) Original Biblical Definition: a year when alienated property and land were restored, slaves were manumitted, debts were...
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Punk!
Nevermind the Jubilee, here’s our punk playlist. Turn it up, turn it up loud and bring a touch of rebellion to your street party!
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