Rock and metal flagship AVANTASIA will release their extravagant 10th studio album and Napalm Records debut, Here Be Dragons, on February 28, 2025. Today the band unleashes its energising first new single “Creepshow”! The new track is one of the catchiest songs of AVANTASIA’s career so far, and it arrives …
Read More »Introducing: Contortion
Get to know So Cal Metallers Contortion through the words of founding member/singer/guitarist, Brian Stone, below: What are the origins of Contortion? This band has changed so many times, that it’s hard to recall all the original details. We proclaim that it all began in 2013, and with one EP …
Read More »Introducing: Eloah
ELOAĦ is an Austrian musical project coordinated by Elmar C. Fuchs. Here is an introduction to the project: What are the origins of the band, how long have you been playing together? ELOAĦ was founded by me (Elmar) in 1995, initially as a solo singer-songwriter project. Over time, what began …
Read More »Introducing: Common Tongue
Formidable Brit two-piece Common Tongue have thrown down a prominent marker in the shape of their engrossing new single and video, Done. Get the lowdown on the band from guitarist Matt, and drummer…Matt. What are the origins of Common Tongue? We used to play hockey together, but before that, we …
Read More »Review: Sonny Jim – ‘Wrong Side of Hell’ EP
Rock Star: Supernova was a 2006 reality TV hosted by Dave Navarro where contestants competed to become the lead vocalist for a newly formed supergroup featuring Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. Contestants performed a mixture of cover …
Read More »Roger Daltrey announces more 2025 shows
Legendary singer Roger Daltrey has announced new summer concert appearances for 2025, when he will perform different takes on classic The Who songs and solo hits. Accompanied by his incredible 9-piece band, the singer will play TK Maxx presents Live at the Piece Hall, Halifax on Wednesday 30th July; Margate …
Read More »Bittersweethearts – New Single/Video ‘Christmas Wrapping’
Rising Los Angeles indie-new wave rockers Bittersweethearts are back just in time for the holiday season with the instantly catchy uplifting single and video ‘Christmas Wrapping’, their take on the 80’s global hit by The Waitresses. The ever-enchanting front woman Zoe Infante enthuses, “Hi babes! We’re super excited to release …
Read More »H.E.A.T Announce January 2025 Tour
Celebrated Swedish rock band H.E.A.T are pleased to announce their January 2025 UK Tour. Tickets for all shows are available from www.myticket.co.uk/artists/h-e-a-t Special guests on all dates are Art Nation and Chez Kane. Dates include Bristol Fleece (January 28), Nottingham Rescue Rooms (January 29), Manchester Club Academy (January 30), London Islington Assembly Hall (January …
Read More »Review: Black Stone Cherry / Skillet / Ayron Jones – Cardiff Utilita Arena
Cardiff Utilita ArenaSunday 16th November 2024Review and photos – Rob Wilkins/Danni WilkinsThe last in a series of gigs that has meant travelling around the bottom half of the UK is to head “home” to Wales to enjoy one of my favourite bands, Black Stone Cherry. Various offers on tickets suggest …
Read More »Marko Hietala announces new album
Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on 7th February, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order the record here: https://markohietala.bfan.link/roses-from-the-deep The news is marked with another single release, ‘Impatient Zero’, which arrives with a visually …
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