Tag Archives: Rock

After lapping up the applause on their guest slot on 2023’s acclaimed tour by Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, Toronto-based rockers The Commoners made good on their promise to “Come back real soon…” with a burst of 9 shows in 10 days. Built around appearances at both Maid Of Stone, …

A potent live force, their career so far has seen them play major events including Download Festival, Ramblin’ Man Fair and Steelhouse Festival and open for a smorgasbord of prestigious rock acts including FOO FIGHTERS, Black Stone Cherry, Thin Lizzy, Airbourne and Black Label Society. – PLANET ROCK Trucker Diablo …

A modern rock band with a retro-infused vibe, AK & The Red Kites weighs in with big riffs and vast melodic soundscapes with the cornerstone of this new exciting venture in frontman/guitarist Andrew Knightley rising from the ashes of his previous blues rock band Trident Waters. Connect with Andrew, below: …

“I don’t know if you have ever lost your voice on the morning that you are supposed to play a show, but we are going to do our fucking best…and that’s way better than having to cancel this shit, right?!” Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) is having issues with …

Nottingham’s rock-metal band Fahran (pronounced Fa-Ren) are set to release their eagerly anticipated new album, “The Hope That Killed Me,” on October 4, 2024. Following the recent releases of new singles “Hate Me” and “Godless, the band are set to release their third single “Sever The Ties” “Sever The Ties” …

SIMONE SIMONS has released the video for ‘R.E.D.’, from her debut solo album, Vermillion, that’s set for release on 23rd August via Nuclear Blast Records. SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment: “R.E.D. deals with the rise of artificial intelligence, imagining a future where the creation begins to outpace the creator. …

TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS have today announced the release of their second album. Rogue To Redemption is due out on August 30th via Gypsy Rose Records. Tuk Smith is the kind of rock’n’roll ambassador you didn’t think existed anymore. Punk maverick from rural Georgia, Biters frontman, producer and …

Dead Karma is a modern hard rock band with classic rock and roll sensibilities, from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Founding member Andrew Cannell (vocals/guitars) talks us through the background of the band: What are the origins of Dead Karma, how long have you been playing together? Sean, Jacob, and I (Andrew) …

With shared love for the tradition of Renaissance and Folk-Rock music, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning lyricist and singer Candice Night founded Blackmore’s Night in 1997. They have been enchanting audiences around the world ever since. After hitting off the celebrations for their 25th anniversary with a fully remixed …

Hanger 18, Swansea May 2024Review and photos Rob Wilkins Friday review HERE Saturday review HEREStill going strong and after a nice, chilled Sunday lunch we head back to Hanger 18 for day three of this superb little festival. Opening today are another of the Battle of the Bands winners, White …