Five UK shows in five days for blues rock guitarist Ally Venable in support of her recently released sixth studio album, ‘Money & Power’. Tonight, it’s the turn of the ankle-breaking cobblestone, streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town to pay homage to the young Texan who is certainly making waves in …
Read More »Review: Sabaton – ‘Legends’
Since they evolved into global Metal superstars, Swedish history-nuts Sabaton have joined the ranks of such household names as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Motörhead in having a signature sound. Within a few moments, the listener knows that it’s Sabaton. The bombast, the deep brogue of Joakim Brodén’s vocals; the choir; …
Read More »Review: Sons of Liberty/Alabama Crow – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
When this reviewer first encountered Sons of Liberty, the “Old bull, young bull” fable (complete with F-bombs) was used to amplify the point that, on a festival line-up of younger acts, the Bristolian five-piece represented the wisdom and patience of the old bull of the often-used metaphor for experience vs …
Read More »LORD OF THE LOST release dark new single; UK tour commences 30th October
LORD OF THE LOST break out into yet another new direction with ‘One Of Us Will Be Next’, the latest single from their upcoming studio album OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out 12th December 2025 via Napalm Records. Emotionally carried by gentle piano melodies, this ballad gifts a powerful soundtrack to …
Read More »Interview: Jude Bennett of Beyond Extinction
Essex death metallers Beyond Extinction – Jasper Harmer [vocals], Jude Bennett [guitars], Danny Russel [guitars], and Niall Ali [drums] – recently dropped their long-awaited debut album ‘Where They Gather’, and Jude was on hand to offer up some insight into the album. What are the origins of Beyond Extinction? How …
Read More »BABYMETAL release ‘from me to u’ feat. Poppy Live From The O2 in London
The renowned J-metal group BABYMETAL have released a new video for their standout track ‘from me to u’ (feat. Poppy) off their latest record METAL FORTH. It features live footage from their electrifying performance at The O2 in London, where Poppy made a special appearance. This release comes just ahead …
Read More »Review: Fury/Metallica Reloaded – Arena – Torquay
The challenge of getting mid-sized bands to Devon may finally have an answer as we head to the new venue, Arena in Torquay, to catch Fury supporting Metallica tribute band Metallica Reloaded. First impressions of the new venue are positive. A large bar area with street food and merch stand …
Read More »Cane Rouge – New Single/Video – ‘Turbulence’
Newcastle’s rising alt-rock trio CANE ROUGE unleash raw emotion, explosive energy, and a bold sonic evolution on their sophomore EP Lights Out, set for release on Friday 10th October. Before the full record lands, the band have dropped their gripping new single and video, Turbulence, out now. Listen in via …
Read More »RUSH – Announce 2026 Tour
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late …
Read More »Introducing: Revenant
Rising contemporary modern southern rockers Revenant are excited to release the hard and brutally honest introspective new single and video ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men’. The song is the title track of their highly anticipated new EP to be released October 10 on CD and all good digital platforms. Get …
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