August 2012
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Rolling Stones set to play 50th anniversary shows
Pioneers of rock n roll The Rolling Stones are set to play 2 shows in New York and London as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Whilst no dates have been officially announced yet, rumours are circulating of the performances taking place this November. The group have recently been recording in Paris and rehearsals filmed in April for a new DVD release titled Crossfire Hurricane, also set...
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Eddie Van Halen recovering after emergency surgery
Rock group Van Halen have been forced to postpone their upcoming tour of Japan after guitarist Eddie Van Halen underwent emergency surgery for diverticulitis. The disease effects the large intestine and he is expected to make a full recovery over the next 4 to 6 months. The band released an official statement saying the tour will be rescheduled and they look forward to seeing their fans in 2013.
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Introducing....Piston!
Piston are a 5 piece hard rock band hailing from Staffordshire. Forming earlier this year, they have already gained quite the following and are quickly building up an army of loyal fans, and it isn’t surprising why. Releasing their first track Dark Angel, not so long ago, the word spread quickly about the guys catchy, heavy sound. Punchy guitars and spectacular riffs are plenty, and the fire...
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Dischord - The Wakes
Blackpool to most is a magical seaside town. A windy beach, a famous tower, a funfair or two and a friendly family atmosphere. Not according to Dischord.
If you like you’re music loud, energetic and angry then Dischord are certainly the band for you. Not content with their surroundings, the band was born from the demise of the seaside towns only rock club, and on the last...
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Livin' On The Edge: An Aerosmith playlist!
There is a real buzz about Aerosmith at the moment. Back in the limelight with a new album on the way, Music From Another Dimension! due for release in November, a great new track which we premièred a few days ago and the band back on tope for, what is not to be celebrated!
Here, have a list of some of their best tracks (including the one we got our name from!)
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Ginger Wildheart Announces Birthday Show with...
“Following sellouts in 2009, 2010 & 2011, we will once again be putting on a very special show in London to celebrate Gingers Birthday on 17th December 2012. This year we have once again upgraded the venue for the event, that looks set to be THE gig of the year.
Whats in store?
For one night only THE WILDHEARTS will reunite for the first time in 3 YEARS to play a HEADLINE set at...
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Eagles of Death Metal, The Virginmarys & Jackson...
There is always a happy atmosphere around Eagles of Death Metal shows, and the gig at the Angel Academy (as the o2 in Islington is known to locals and regulars) was no exception. All the early queuers were given free alcohol before the show by frontman Jesse Hughes and his girlfriend Tuesday, and although I’m aware (and I’m sure many readers are aware too) that bands are given lots & lots of...
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New song from Aerosmith!
Legendary Boston rockers Aerosmith have unleashed another track from their upcoming album following up the debut of Legendary Child in May. Lover Alot is taken from the bands 15th studio album Music From Another Dimension! due for release this November.
Check it out below:
The group recently toured North America premièring a couple of new tracks whilst frontman Steven Tyler also quit his post...
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Rival Sons - Head Down
After exploding on to the UK rock scene last year with their blues hooks and mesmerising vocals (and of course earning our title as album of the year), LA quartet Rival Sons have produced their third album Head Down. With a strategy of intense song writing and recording, will it be as successful a second time round?
Kicking off with Keep On Swinging, full of infectious riffs and blues tones,...
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Bonafide - Ultimate Rebel
Ultimate Rebel is Bonafide’s third album, their first full length release since 2009’s Something’s Dripping which saw the band gain popularity all over the UK and Europe. Ultimate Rebel steps this up a gear and looks set to take the band to a whole new level with their breed of gritty hard rock.
Make My Own Rules kicks things off perfectly, a real fierce feel with excellent...
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WatchSong of the day
Marilyn Manson - Slo-Mo-Tion
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Ginger Wildheart to hit the road with Slash (and...
Ginger has revealed that he is to head out on tour with Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators in October. He will join the bill with his band as guests on both the UK and European dates, which are as follows:
UK 7th Edinburgh, Corn Exchange 8th Manchester, Apollo 9th Birmingham, NIA 11th London, Brixton Academy 12th London, Brixton Academy 15th Newcastle, O2 Academy
Europe 17th...
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New song snippet from Soundgarden
Last week we brought you the news that Soundgarden are to release their first new album since 1996. We can now reveal that the album will be called King Animal and will be released on November 13.
The band have also released a 30 second clip including an excerpt from a new track entitled Worse Dreams. Check out the video below.
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Stone Sour announce UK tour dates
After the recent details of their upcoming album, Stone Sour have followed the news up with 4 UK shows this December. Guest support Papa Roach will support their show in Brixton on 10th followed by dates in Manchester, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth.
House Of Gold And Bones Part 1 is set for release on 21st October with part 2 to drop in early 2013 accompanied by a comic book.
The full dates and...
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The Darkness - Hot Cakes
After a triumphant return at last years Download Festival, The Darkness certainly proved they still had the ability to give a strong and charismatic performance. With the original quartet back together after past squabbles, they put that aside and headed back to the studio. Do they still have the magic ingredient that made them special?
Opener Every Inch Of You doesn’t have the hard...
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Pussy Riot found guilty
If anyone has been following the story of the trial of Russian political punk band Pussy Riot you will be interested to know that it came to an end yesterday resulting in the group being found guilty of hooliganism motivated by hatred. The group were arrested back in March after performing an anti-Putin protest song in a church in Moscow.
After a delayed verdict, it was announced that the band...
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Release date for new Soundgarden album?
Since their reunion in 2010, Soundgarden have excited many fans with the idea of a new album, having released “Live To Rise” for The Avengers soundtrack earlier this year. And now, word has it the grunge legends are finally set for a release which is to be their first studio work since 1996’s experimental “Down on the Upside”. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the album as...
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Mia Klose - London
This is an album i’ve been waiting for for a while now. Having found Mia Klose’s music a while ago via twitter i was instantly a fan and found it very exciting to have a new female to shout about in the rock world.
From the get go, you can immediately hear that this is a great rock record, full of attitude, sass and a great vocal from Mia. It transports you back to the 80s in a...
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BT London Live Closing Ceremony - Hyde Park,...
While big names such as The Spice Girls, Brian May, Take That and Jessie J were closing the Olympic games in spectacular fashion at the stadium in Stratford on Sunday night, an 80,000 strong crowd instead take to Hyde Park for an alternative ceremony of their own with a Best of British theme.
The crowds descended on the Central London venue in the early afternoon„ draped in Union Jack...
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Dead Echoes - Daybreak
If you are looking for an exciting new band, then look no further than Dead Echoes from Edinburgh!
Dead Echoes have recently released their debut ep “Daybreak” independently. With every track you can hear how passionate each musician is about their craft - there is no sloppy playing or half hearted composition to be found. The EP does have a slight aggression to it at times, but this comes...
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Best of British!
After a such a successful Olympics we are feeling very patriotic and created a little best of British playlist for the closing day. We could have had a list as tall as Big Ben, but have condensed it down to fit your afternoon!
Its set to be another typically British celebration with tonight’s closing ceremony and The Who set to headline!
Get the British flag out and join the fun!
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Turbonegro - Sexual Harassment
Extravagant, trashy and punk; words that all spring to mind when describing Norwegian 5 piece Turbonegro. After battling several line up changes and drug addiction they have produced their first studio album in 5 years. The biggest change coming from departure of vocalist Hank Von Helvete in 2010 bringing in long term fan Tony Sylvester.
The riffs of opener I Got A Knife and follow up Hello...
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Jaya The Cat - Trillians, Newcastle - 6.8.12
According to the advert for this show, 2 things happen when Jaya the Cat play.
1. Everybody has a dance and a good time, and
2. Everyone gets very, very drunk indeed.
The gig has rolled into Trillians straight from Blackpool’s Rebellion Festival, where headliners, opening act The Human Project and a fair chunk of the crowd were all in attendance. And judging by singer Geoff...
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Rob Zombie - Mondo Sex Head
It has been two years since Rob Zombie released his last record Hellbilly Deluxe 2. Apart from touring the world over this time, he has been working away at his new horror movie due for release later this year, The Lords of Salem. But, not to turn his back on music completely, remix album Mondo Sex Head has just been released.
All the tracks on the album have been handpicked by Zombie himself...
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Ginger Wildheart unleashes new Pledge project
He’s at it again folks! Yes, Ginger has decided to treat us to another project over at Pledge Music, and this time its 2 for 1!
As promised, Ginger has unleashed news of 2 new projects. Mutation and Hey! Hello!, and you can help fund both over at http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/gingerwildheartmutation
Mutation is going to be 2 albums of pure heavy guitar goodness. Album...
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Randy Blythe released from Czech prison
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has been released from prison in Prague after being held on possible manslaughter charges. After just over 7 weeks behind bars, Blythe has been granted bail by prosecutors on an 8 million Czach Koruna charge and the singer will still face a trial. Martin Ravman, Blythe’s attorney, told Radio Prague “That’s what he wants to do. As a...
