NEWS ARCHIVE
SEPTEMBER 2024NEW SONG WITH HELIX
Canadian hard rock veterans HELIX has released "Thoughts That Bleed", which I suppose is a new song, on all streaming services.open.spotify.com/track/3lRTSx7E4qsDdif1L0AXYl.... | facebook.com/helixrockband
NEW ALBUM WITH THUNDERMOTHER IN FEBRUARY
2 years on from the release of their last studio album, "Black & Gold", Swedish hard rock n roll quartet THUNDERMOTHER has finally revealed the first details about their forthcoming new studio album, entitled "Dirty & Divine", that is slated for a release on February 7, 2025 via AFM Records.
Pre order here: shop.afm-records.de/thundermother
A new single and music video, "So Close", is out now: youtu.be/DP7C2IQUsH4?si=kB6D_yFfap4N0ndt
facebook.com/thundermother
D-A-D ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror punk rockers The DAHMERS will be support act for Dansih hard rocking veterans D-A-D on their Swedish tour in October/November. I guess I'm a little late with this news, as most of these shows are already sold out.
facebook.com/Dahmers | d-a-d.dk
NEW ALBUM WITH THÅSTRÖM IN OCTOBER
Swedish rock legend Thåström (ex-EBBA GRÖN, IMPERIET, LOVE PEACE AND PITBULLS) will release a new album, "Somliga Av Oss", on October 18. The first single, "Solen I Den Vänstra", is out now.
Thastrom.lnk.to/Solen | facebook.com/thastromofficial
IMPELLITTERI RECRUITS SLAYER DRUMMER PAUL BOSTAPH FOR NEW ALBUM
Heavy metal band IMPELLITTERI announce that a new album, "War Machine", is dropping on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate this announcement, the band shares the album's first single, "Out Of My Mind (Heavy Metal)", alongside a new music video.The new album features SLAYER and Kerry King drummer Paul Bostaph.
youtu.be/o0tD8nHGX70 | ffm.to/impellitteriwarmachine
LINKIN PARK ARE BACK WITH NEW SINGER
LINKIN PARK are back. The new lineup features Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong (DEAD SARA) as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain (songwriter/producer for G FLIP, ILLENIUM, ONE OK ROCK) as drummer.Their first brand new music in 7 years, the new single and video "The Emptiness Machine", is out now.
The band has also announced 6 arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota as part of the "From Zero World Tour".
More info: linkinpark.com
However, not everyone seems to be too happy about their choice of singer. According to Punknews.org, Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The MARS VOLTA and AT THE DRIVE IN and his wife Chrissie Carnell-Bixler have called out LINKIN PARK's new singer for her links to Scientology and support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson.
ERADIKATED, ETERNAL EVIL, SARCATOR AND BLOODSTAIN JOIN FORCES FOR SWEDISH TOUR
The new wave of Swedish thrash metal: ERADIKATED, ETERNAL EVIL, SARCATOR and BLOODSTAIN will team up for "The Rising Four" tour in Sweden this fall. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 9.Dates and tickets: luger.se
NEW SINGLE WITH ERADICATOR
Thrash metallers ERADICATOR has released "Drown In Chaos", their latest pre-release single from the forthcoming new studio album, "The Paradox", to be released on September 20 through Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=OP63OO10CmA | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.de
NEW SINGLES COLLECTION WITH MOTÖRHEAD IN OCTOBER
"We Take No Prisoners" is a deluxe collection of MOTÖRHEAD's singles spanning 1995 to 2006, which will be available as a 9 7" single box set, expanded double CD and digital editions. Including rare radio edits and live B-sides, it's a must for collectors. It's out on October 25 and pre-orders are live now: motorhead.lnk.to/prisonersFA
imotorhead.com
YET ANOTHER SINGLE WITH NEPAL DEATH
Swedish psychedelic rockers NEPAL DEATH seems to spit out singles. And on Friday, September 6 they will release another, "Ashen Pilgrim", which features as much as 12 musicians.facebook.com/nepaldeath
MIMIKRY ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES
Swedish melodic punk rock veterans MIMIKRY will just do 4 shows during the fall, but they promise that these Swedish dates will have extra everything.
The dates are:
Oct. 18 - Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken (w/ TRUBBEL)
Oct. 19 - Sundsvall, Club Deströyer (w/ SLUTSTATION TJERNOBYL)
Oct. 25 - Norrköping, Arabis (w/ SUNGEN)
Oct. 26 - Huskvarna, Folkets Park (w/ SUNGEN)
alderland.se
MÖTLEY CRÜE CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSAY OF "Dr. Feelgood" WITH BOX SET
35 years after its release, MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Dr. Feelgood" will be re-released as a limited-edition box set available on LP and CD with the remastered version of the original album, as well as rare demos and live tracks. The box set also features a 24-page replica tour book with never-before-seen and never-before-published live and behind-the-scenes photos, a replica "Dr. Feelgood" tour itinerary, poster, patch, backstage pass, live show handbill, press kit, medical envelope and guitar pick.In addition to the box set, there will be a deluxe streaming version and various different configurations for fans of vinyl. It will will also be available on CD.
The 35th anniversary edition will be available on November 22.
Pre-order: motley.com
BOMBUS ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES WITH HOSTILIA
Swedish metal band BOMBUS will do some shows in Sweden, with Swedish thrashers HOSTILIA as support act.
These dates are:
Nov. 29, 2024 - Sundsvall at Club Deströyer
Dec. 6, 2024 - Stockholm at Kollektivet Livet Bar & Scen
Jan. 31, 2025 - Karlstad at Metal Clüb
Feb. 1, 2025 - Göteborg at Pustervik
Tickets on sale now. And more dates will be added..
facebook.com/bombusmusic | facebook.com/hostiliathrash
NEW VIDEO FROM THOR
Continuing the 50th anniversary celebrations ignited by his most recent album, "Ride of the Iron Horse", Canadian hard rocker THOR returns with a new video, "No Time for Games".youtu.be/glCCsYQP51s | cleorecs.com/store.... | orcd.co/thor_rideoftheironhorsealbum
N:A HOSPITALET HAVE FOUND A NEW DRUMMER
Northern Swedish punk rockers N:A HOSPITALET announce that their new drummer is Ylva from Uppsala.The first gig with the new drummer will be at Blandband Uppsala on September 28.
facebook.com/norrahospitalet
NEW SOLO SINGLE WITH MARC STORACE OF KROKUS
KROKUS singer Marc Storace has released a new solo single, "Rock This City".youtu.be/7yq0pyZdUmE?si=COn_UxESQ7I6372E
QUEEN's BRIAN MAY SUFFERS MINOR STROKE
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed he recently suffered a minor stroke.Although the episode initially left the 77-year-old rock legend unable to use his left arm, he has since regained enough movement to be able to play music again.
youtu.be/lf1ZqMRM5Cw
PIRATES OF METAL HAVE BECOME CUTLASS
London, UK pirate heavy metal band PIRATES OF METAL have changed their name to CUTLASS, and has just released a new single, "Quest For Treasure", which is taken from their forthcoming album, "Walk The Plank", due on September 19. On the same date they go on a 3-day tour in England with RED RUM. They also have a couple of more dates in the UK in October and November.More info here: linktr.ee/cutlassheavymetal
NEW SINGLE WITH BOMBUS
Swedish heavy rock/metal band BOMBUS will release a new single, "Killer", on Friday, September 13. It's the first single from their upcoming album, "Your Blood", which will be released on November 1.
Pre-save the single: orcd.co/killer-bombus
facebook.com/bombusmusic
TREAT RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Swedish melodic rock veterans TREAT has entered a studio in Stockholm to record their 10th full-length album, to be released in 2025.facebook.com/treatofficial
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES ESTONIA SHOWS
MANOWAR are going to play at Tallinn's Pirita Klooster in Estonia. They will do 2 extraordinary shows on June 13 and 14, 2025. Night 1 features the entire "Hail To England" album, while night 2 unleashes "Sign Of The Hammer" in full. Both evenings will be rounded out with MANOWAR classics.Tickets go on sale September 9 at: piletilevi.ee
facebook.com/manowar
NEW BAND WITH MEMBERS FROM THE QUIREBOYS AND DOWN N' OUTZ
BLACK EYED SONS is a new rock n roll band with members from The QUIREBOYS and DOWN N' OUTZ. The lineup is: Guy Griffin (guitar/vocals), Paul Guerin (guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards), Nick Mailing (bass) and Pip Mailing (drums).Their debut album, "Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits", will be released on January 28 via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. The album features guest appearances from people like Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD), Charlie Starr (BLACKBERRY SMOKE), Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF), Steve Conte (Michael Monroe, NEW YORK DOLLS), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper), Mike Tramp (WHITE LION), Dan Reed (DAN REED NETWORK), Scotti Hill (SKID ROW), Josh Todd and Stevie D (BUCKCHERRY) etc.
NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH STRÖM
Swedish singing hard rock n roll band STRÖM has released a new music video for "Småland". The song is taken from their latest album, "En Orkan På Vår Sida" (out now).youtu.be/HkP0YVIVFso?si=IjcW-Vf4HZiLD6S2 | facebook.com/TidenSjunger
NEW SINGLE WITH GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS ON FRIDAY
Swedish action/sleaze rockers GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS will release the second single, "Demolition Boy", from their upcoming album, "Rock'n'Roll Church". The single and a music video will be released on Friday, September 6, and the album will be released on September 27 through Bollmora Rekords.Pre-save the single: orcd.co/demolition-boy
facebook.com/offisialhomepage
LIV SIN PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Swedish metal band LiV SiN have parted ways with guitarist Krille.
The band is currently auditioning for a new rhythm guitarist, and hope to find someone who fits in with the band both musically and personally. Meanwhile they will play live as a quartet with just Jay on guitar.
facebook.com/livsinofficial
NEW SONG WITH MOB 47
Swedish hardcore/punk veterans MOB 47 will release a new EP, "Tills Du Dör", in October via D-Takt & Råpunk Records. A song from the EP, "Tänk Själv", is out now as a foretaste of the EP.
youtu.be/83b62SgIb9A?si=S1vB6VEzHIgZtWQx | facebook.com/mob47
MICHAEL SCHENKER, MIKKEY DEE, Y&T AND BULLET CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK 2025
Swedish rock festival Time To Rock has announced the first confirmed artists for next year. These are Michael Schenker (with former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall), Y&T, BATTLE BEAST, MYRATH, Mikkey Dee, ASOMVEL, MAJESTICA, BULLET, JOHN LINDBERG TRIO etc.
The festival happens in Knislinge on July 4-7, 2025. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, September 5.
More info: facebook.com/timetorockfestival
DIRKSCHNEIDER ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN DATES
DIRKSCHNEIDER (U.D.O. playing ACCEPT songs) have announced 3 shows in South America in November, where they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's "Balls To The Wall" album. Tickets are on sale now, and the dates are:
Nov. 11 - Brazil, Sao Paulo, Carioca Club
Nov. 13 - Argentina, Buenos Aires, Teatro Flores
Nov. 15 - Chile, Santiago, Teatro Cariola
Ticket links: facebook.com/udoonline
AUGUST 2024
GIRLSCHOOL ANNOUNCES SECOND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
The longest-tenured all-female hard rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL will embark on the last leg of their final North American tour this autumn. The trek will conquer the West Coast and Southwest from October 16 until drawing the final curtain on November 5. The trek will see rotating direct support from LILLIAN AXE and ALCATRAZZ.
Dates and tickets: tonedeaftouring.com/girlschool
facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial
SAXON's BIFF BYFORD UNDERGOES PROCEDURE TO TREAT ATRIAL FLUTTER
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has undergone a procedure to treat atrial flutter, a type of heart rhythm abnormality, or arrhythmia, that causes the heart's upper chambers (atria) to beat too quickly. He is now home and resting.
facebook.com/biffsaxon747
PRIMAL FEAR REVEAL NEW DRUMMER
German heavy metal band PRIMAL FEAR have confirmed that their new drummer is André Hilgers, who helped out on their last tour with U.D.O and is a longtime friend.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
UNAUTHORIZED RE-RELEASE OF THE DEBUT ALBUM WITH SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS
Captain Oi! will re-release the debut album with UK punk band SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS, "Do It Dog Style", on LP with 2 bonus tracks. However, this is a non-authorized, non approved release says the band, which means that the artists receive no compensation.facebook.com/slaughterandthedogsuk | facebook.com/captainoirecords
N:A HOSPITALET PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Drummer David "Rinken" has decided to leave northern Swedish punk rockers N:A HOSPITALET.facebook.com/norrahospitalet
NEW SINGLE WITH RÖD REVOLVER NEXT WEEK
Swedish punk band RÖD REVOLVER are going to release a new single, "Som En Zombie", on Friday, September 6. It's a taste of a new album that they are working on.Pre-save: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rdrevolver1/som-en-zombie
RÖD REVOLVER will be playing live at Klubb Illvrål in Linköping, Sweden on September 7, together with ÄRKEPUCKO and SYSTEMKOLLAPS.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063311613599
NEW SINGLE WITH GOD DETHRONED
Dutch extreme metallers GOD DETHRONED will unleash their new studio album, "The Judas Paradox", on September 6 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The band has just released the final single, "The Hanged Man".goddethroned.rpm.link/hangedmanPR | goddethroned.rpm.link/judasparadoxPR | < ahref="https://goddethroned.com/" target="_blank">goddethroned.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
THE HELLACOPTERS TO RE-RELEASE "Head Off"
Before disbanding in 2008, The HELLACOPTERS released their 7th full-length album, "Head Off". It was their tip of the hat to some of the great bands they had toured with or bands that just inspired them. It features covers of The ROBOTS, The ROYAL CREAM, The MAHARAJAS and many more.
This album has been unavailable for many years, but will now be re-released on CD, LP and digital by Nuclear Blast on October 25.
hellacopters.bfan.link/head-off | facebook.com/thehellacopters | facebook.com/nuclearblastrecords
HAVE MARILYN MANSON STOLEN FROM CROSS DOG?
Feminist hardcore band CROSS DOG have released a pair of videos on Instagram that show the similarities between the intro to their song "Hard Feelings" (which was released on April 19, 2024 as the lead single for their album "All Hard Feelings", which came out on June 17, 2024) and the intro to Marilyn Manson's new song "Raise the Red Flag" (which came out on August 16, 2024). In the first video they play clips of both songs, and in the second video they compare the instrumentals side by side without vocals in Protools.Even if it sounds like an impossible coincidence, it feels a little too similar to be created by pure chance, according to CROSS DOG.
Neither Marilyn Manson nor his record label Nuclear Blast have released a statement at this time.
instagram.com/crossdog666
STILLBORN FORCED TO POSTPONE HOMETOWN SHOW
Swedish doom metal veterans STILLBORN's singer Kari had to go to the hospital urgently the other day, where they performed a medical procedure that significantly limits his ability to move for at least the next 2 weeks and makes him feel pain when he tries to move. He has been trying to deal with this condition for the longest time, but now feels that it is unbearable, it hurts too much. He will therefore not be able to attend the band's gig on September 6 and the band therefore have to postpone this date.The new date is November 9 at Monument in Göteborg, Sweden. Support acts will be DUN RINGILL and YEAR OF THE GOAT.
facebook.com/stillbornsweden
D.R.I. DRUMMER DENIED ENTRY INTO CANADA
American crossover pioneers D.R.I. will be unable to perform in London, Ontario, Canada tonight (Aug. 30) as the newest addition to the D.R.I. camp, drummer Danny Walker, was denied entry into the country (at the border) citing prior DUI arrest in the United States as the reason.The band have been working actively with the Canadian government and border services in advance to resolve this issue (all other members of D.R.I. have been cleared for entry into Canada). They hope the show will be rescheduled.
Statement: facebook.com/d.r.i.band
NEW ALBUM WITH DEVIN TOWNSEND IN OCTOBER
Progressive metal maniac Devin Townsend will release a new studio album, "PowerNerd", on October 25.Check out the title track: youtu.be/8-we4aXo_NM
Pre-order the album: devin-townsend.lnk.to/PowerNerdNe
NEW SINGLE WITH DOG EAT DOG
As another foretaste of the re-release of the long-lost DOG EAT DOG studio album "Walk With Me" (out on September 20 via Metalville Records), "Summertime" is now available on all known streaming providers.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFeom1_b3Y | dogeatdogofficial.com | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLES WITH ASTRAL DOORS AND SERIOUS BLACK
Swedish heavy metal band ASTRAL DOORS will release the first single, "Temple Of Lies", from their new album, "The End Of It All". The single will be released on Friday, August 30, and the album will be released on October 18 via Metalville Records.youtu.be/73CqhpBIRtc?si=wYKQW1bEiVDwDTty | facebook.com/Astraldoorssweden | metalville.de
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Melodic power metal band SERIOUS BLACK have been around for 10 years, and will release their 6th full-length album, "Rise Of Akhenaton", on September 27 through AFM Records. A video clip for the latest single, "Take Your Life", will be released on Friday, August 30.
Pre-save the single: seriousblack.bfan.link/take-your-life
serious-black.com | shop.afm-records.de
THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE ANNOUNCES UK/EURO DATES
Rock band The CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE are going to do some shows in the UK, France and Luxembourg. These dates are:Aug. 31 - The Booking Hall, Dover, UK
Oct. 12 - La Grande Ourse, St Agathon (22), France
Oct. 26 - Duerfkessel, Koerich, Luxembourg
Nov. 29 - Ferret, Preston, UK
Nov. 30 - Y Muni, Pontypridd, Wales
smarturl.it/ChrisSladeTimeline | chrisslade.com | bravewordsrecords.com
VARNAGEL TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Swedish trallpunk band VARNAGEL will release another single, "En Känsla Av Hat", on Friday, August 30.Pre-save: Varnagel.lnk.to/kIFcyB
facebook.com/varnagel
STRINDBERGS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN
After about 2 and a half years, Swedish "punk" rockers STRINDBERGS are back again, and will do 3 shows here in Sweden in August. These dates are:21/11 - Monument in Göteborg
22/11 - Medley in Malmö
23/11 - Kollektivet Livet in Stockholm
Ticket links: facebook.com/bombpartyt
JASON BONHAM FORCED TO LEAVE SAMMY HAGAR's "Best Of All Worlds" TOUR
Jason Bonham was forced to leave Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to an unspecified family issue. The drummer was replaced at Hagar's concert on Tuesday night (Aug. 27) at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satriani in CHICKENFOOT.BAD RELIGION CANCEL FALL TOUR
Due to unforseen family circumstances, BAD RELIGION are cancelling their upcoming fall tour in North America.
facebook.com/badreligion
NEW SINGLE WITH CRAZY LIXX NEXT WEEK
Swedish hard rockers CRAZY LIXX will release a new single, "Call Of The Wild", on Monday, September 2.Pre-save: ffm.to/crazylixxwild
facebook.com/crazylixx
PRIMAL FEAR REVEALS SECOND GUITARIST
German heavy metal band PRIMAL FEAR have announced their second guitarist. From now on the Italian/Cuban guitar sensation Thalìa Bellazecca of ANGUS McSIX will join PRIMAL FEAR as a full member and guitar partner of Magnus Karlsson.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
MAYHEM ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Norwegian black metal stalwarts MAYHEM are set to commemorate their 40th anniversary with a series of exclusive performances in 6 cities across North America this November. The unique production will decimate theaters in Montreal, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario; Queens, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California and Denver, Colorado from November 12 to November 23.Local pre-sales will start on Thursday, August 29 with the general on-sale launching on Friday, August 30.
The dates are:
Nov. 12 - Montreal, QC at Olympia
Nov. 15 - Toronto, ON at The Concert Hall
Nov. 17 - Queens, NY at Knockdown Center
Nov. 18 - Chicago, IL at The Vic Theater
Nov. 21 - Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern
Nov. 23 - Denver, CO at Ogden Theater
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH MICHAEL SCHENKER
German guitar legend Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has released another single, "Only You Can Rock Me", from his upcoming album "My Years With UFO", which will be released on September 20 via earMUSIC.This song features Joey Tempest (EUROPE) on vocals, Roger Glover (DEEP PURPLE) on bass, Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, SONS OF APOLLO, DREAM THEATER) on keyboards, and Brian Tichy (The DEAD DAISIES, VELVET REVOLVER, FOREIGNER, LYNCH MOB, WHITESNAKE) on drums.
youtu.be/tjGsmCRA3qg | facebook.com/MichaelSchenkerRocks
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German hard rock/metal band BLUTGOTT has released yet another single, "Blood For Balgeroth", from the upcoming 3CD "Dracul Drakorgoth", which will be released by Massacre Records on September 20.youtube.com/watch?v=5iP-zi8yRiA | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.de
MICKEY LEIGH SUES LINDA RAMONE
Over the past few years, the relationship between Mickey Leigh (Joey Ramone's brother) and Linda Ramone (Johnny Ramone's wife) has been rocky at the very best. In 2022, Mickey Leigh sold Joey Ramone's share of RAMONES and Joey solo publishing for $10 million to a publishing conglomerate. Following that, Linda sued Mickey over Mickey's Ramone-centric film which was set to star Pete Davidson as Joey. That matter is still outstanding.Now the battle is getting even hotter. On Friday (Aug. 23), Mickey sued Linda for violating various RAMONES Intellectual Property. The complaint was filed in a Manhattan Federal court and chiefly alleges that Linda is violating trademarks and agreements held by RPI (the entity that manages Ramones I.P. and is own equally between Linda and Mickey). Generally, the complaint states that Linda only started calling herself "Linda Ramone" after Johnny's passing and by using this name, she is violating the agreements set in place for RPI which detail how the RAMONES trademark may be used.
ANUBIS PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Justin Escamilla, guitarist for L.A. thrash/power metal band ANUBIS, has decided to step away from the band.ANUBIS are now looking for a new guitarist.
Read more: facebook.com/AnubisBandOfficial
MAIDAVALE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish heavy rockers MaidaVale are going on a short European tour in November.
Dates: facebook.com/maidavaleswe
D-A-D ANNOUNCES DANISH TOUR DATES AND NEW SINGLES
Danish rock veterans D-A-D have announced a few shows in their homeland in early 2025. Official ticket sale starts Friday, August 30, and the dates are:
23.01.25 - Aarhus, Congress Center
24.01.25 - Aalborg, Kongres & Kultur Center
25.01.25 - Odense, Jyske Bank Arena
31.01.25 and 01.02.25 - Copenhagen, Forum Black Box
D-A-D will also release 2 new singles, "Keep That Mother Down" and "Head Over Heels", on Friday, August 30.
Pre-save the singles: dad.bfan.link/keep-that-mother-down facebook.com/d.landafterdark
THE STRANGLERS ANNOUNCES NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIAN TOUR
British rock veterans The STRANGLERS are taking their "Fifty Years In Black" anniversary tour to Australia and New Zealand in March 2025, where the band will perform their 50th anniversary set list, including all the hits, fan favourites and personal treasures. The tour kicks off with 3 shows in New Zealand before heading to Australia for 5 coast to coast shows.More info here: facebook.com/thestranglers
NEW SINGLE WITH THUNDERMOTHER IN SEPTEMBER
Swedish hard rock n roll band THUNDERMOTHER will release a new single, "So Close", on September 6.
facebook.com/thundermother
SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON HOSPITALIZED WITH SERIOUS BURNS
SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson was hospitalized on Friday (Aug. 23) with serious burns after a fire explosion.The 47-year-old musician shared a video on Instagram in which he revealed that he suffered from second-degree burns all over his face and arms after the incident, which occurred when he was lighting a burn pile while working on his and his girlfriend Kelly Osbourne's farm.
instagram.com/reel/C_BufY9y6y2/.... | instagram.com/reel/C_CCFhLu98X/.... | instagram.com/p/C_CBQfDSJX5/....
4 MEMBERS HAS LEFT PRIMAL FEAR
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have parted ways with guitarist Alex Beyrodt, guitarist Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist Alex Jansen. "We would like to make it clear that despite the differences of opinion, there was no argument or bad blood", says the remaining members.Singer Ralf Scheepers and bassist Mat Sinner (a.k.a. Matthias Lasch), who also serves as PRIMAL FEAR's producer, have yet to announce replacements for the departed musicians. They say on Facebook that "Magnus Karlsson is still in the band! The only difference to a week ago is that he will join PRIMAL FEAR permanently on albums (like always) and from now on @ all live shows and tours again!".
facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE CANCEL ALL REMAINING 2024 SHOWS
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have canceled all remaining 2024 concerts in order for frontman Josh Homme to prioritize his health following his recent emergency surgery.facebook.com/QOTSA
GUITARIST MARCUS SUNESSON RETURNS TO THE CROWN
Guitarist Marcus Sunesson left Swedish death metallers The CROWN in 2012. Now he has returned to the band, and can be heard on the new album, "Crown Of Thorns", which will be released on October 11.
facebook.com/thecrownofficial
40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF TWISTED SISTER'S "Stay Hungry"
TWISTED SISTER will release a 40th anniversary edition of their classic album "Stay Hungry". I'm currently not sure when, but you can pre-save it digitally here: lnk.to/SH40This version includes 2 non-album bonus tracks. It will be available on 2CD, 2LP and digital via Rhino (when I write this, there's no information at all about this on their website).
twistedsister.com
NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH ALL FOR METAL
ALL FOR METAL celebrate the release of their sophomore album, "Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon)" (out now), with a music video for "Year Of The Dragon".youtu.be/ocYEBKfJddU?si=KfqfxdfSGKEmInzq | allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR | allformetal.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
NEW SONG WITH THE CROWN NEXT WEEK
Swedish death metal veterans The CROWN will release a new song, "Churchburner", on August 28.
Pre-save: youtu.be/aBygn53vC8E
facebook.com/thecrownofficial
NEW EP WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE IN OCTOBER
MÖTLEY CRÜE will release the "Cancelled" EP on October 4. The 3-song effort contains the title track, MÖTLEY CRÜE's cover version of the BEASTIE BOYS classic "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)" and "Dogs Of War", which was made available in April.The EP will be made available via MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Nashville's Big Machine Records.
youtu.be/fQO2FV1OZj4 | youtu.be/6bCAizfzcgI | motley.com
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS FORCED TO CANCEL SEPTEMBER DATES
Due to the unforseen cancellation of the SCORPIONS tour in September and logistical reasons, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have no choice but to cancel their coinciding headline shows throughout September. They hope to re-schedule these dates in the future.
SCORPIONS have been forced to cancel their previously announced tour dates in their home country due to an injury sustained by guitarist Matthias Jabs. Jabs's injury requires surgery and subsequent rehabilitation.
Affected dates are September 10-21 in Belgium, Germany and France.
More details: facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS | facebook.com/Scorpions
NEW SINGLE WITH VOKONIS
Swedish heavy progressive rock/metal band VOKONIS has released a new single, "Pink Fang".
youtu.be/743fWSfuiYA?si=wHF8J5EIp40pkzI4 | facebook.com/OfficialVokonis
OVERKILL HAVE FOUND A NEW DRUMMER
New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have recruited Jeramie Kling (VENOM INC.) as their new drummer. Kling joins the veteran outfit as the replacement for Jason Bittner, who announced his exit from OVERKILL earlier this month.facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew
GLENN HUGHES CANCEL SWEDISH SHOWS
Due to a situation out of his control, Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH etc) are left with no option but to cancel his upcoming shows in Sweden in November.Glenn and his team have tried to resolve the issues but to no avail.
glennhughes.com
DEF LEPPARD's "One Night Only Live At The Leadmill" TO BE RELEASED ON MULTIPLE FORMATS IN OCTOBER
Following a hugely successful Record Store Day release in April 2024, Mercury Studios will release DEF LEPPARD's "One Night Only Live At The Leadmill Sheffield May 19, 2023" on October 11. It will be available on multiple formats.More info: defleppard.com/news
SEX PISTOLS WITH FRANK CARTER ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Due to demand, SEX PISTOLS have added some more dates in the UK in September. The band features original members Paul Cook (drums), Steve Jones (guitar) and Glen Matlock (bass), as well as Frank Carter on vocals.
The new dates are:
Sept. 20 - Nottingham, Rock City
Sept. 21 - Birmingham, O2 Academy
Sept. 22 - Glasgow, O2 Academy
Sept. 24 - Manchester, Academy
Sept. 26 - London, O2 Forum Kentish Town (Sold out!)
Tickets: livenation.co.uk/artist....
PANTERA DID NOT RECORD A LIVE ALBUM IN MINNEAPOLIS
PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has denied that the band's club show in Minneapolis, Minnesota was recorded for a future live album.instagram.com/rexbrownofficial
SEBASTIAN BACH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will embark on a North American tour this fall. The trek will kick off October 4 in Portland, with dates in the U.S., including 2 shows at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, plus 16 dates in Bach's native Canada.Tickets will go on sale this Friday, August 23.
Dates: facebook.com/sebastianbach
NEW ALBUM WITH AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS IN OCTOBER
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS have announced that they will finally release their third album, "Cartoon Darkness", on October 25.
Pre-order: amylats.ffm.to/cartoondarkness
facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
SPIDERS TO PERFORM ENTIRE NEW ALBUM AT HOMETOWN SHOW
On October 12, Swedish retro rockers SPIDERS are going to perform their whole new album at the Stigberget Live festival at Musikens Hus in Göteborg, Sweden. This will be a unique concert, as the album won't be released until February 2025, and it will never happen again.
Tickets: stigbergetlive.se
facebook.com/wearespiders
NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS release a new music video today (Aug. 21), for a song called "Chewing Gum" (when it will premiere might depend on where you live).
youtu.be/DxOMGj8P2hY?si=d2S0jYLoefYOCJLL | facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
DESCENDENTS AND CIRCLE JERKS ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
American punk bands DESCENDENTS and CIRCLE JERKS will team up for a Latin American tour in December.Dates: facebook.com/circlejerksband
NEW SINGLE WITH ECLIPSE
Swedish melodic hard rockers ECLIPSE share the new video "Still My Hero", taken from their highly anticipated new studio album, "Megalomanium II", set for release on September 20 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/rvpzqRHOIfk?si=N3DHAdz5DnOdB_qn | ffm.to/eclipsemegalomaniumii
DOM DÄR TO REUNITE
Swedish hardcore/punk band DOM DÄR are going to do a reunion show in Västervik, Sweden on September 14. Hardcore/punk legends RÖVSVETT and a few other bands will also play.facebook.com/Rovsvett
MILLENCOLIN CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
Swedish skate punk veterans MILLENCOLIN have been confirmed for the British punk festival Rebellion, which happens on August 7-10, 2025 at Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Other artists that's been confirmed for next year's festival are The UNDERTONES, The EXPLOITED, D.O.A. etc.
More info and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS WITH SATAN AND NILE
The official music video for "Turn The Tide", the new single from long-running heavy metal band SATAN, is out now. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Songs In Crimson", which is due on September 13 via Metal Blade Records.youtu.be/vTQMkC7i_x0
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American death metal icons NILE will drop their highly anticipated 10th album, "The Underworld Awaits Us All", this Friday, August 23 via Napalm Records. In celebration of this week's album release, the band has unleashed their third single, "Under The Curse Of The One God".
youtu.be/b_CMHG8hogU
TANKARD, WITCHCRAFT AND MARTYRDÖD CONFIRMED FOR MARYLAND DEATHFEST
26 more bands have been added to Maryland Deathfest XX, which happens in Baltimore, USA on May 22-25, 2025. Among the newly added acts are TANKARD, WITCHCRAFT, MARTYRDÖD, EVOKEN, FLESH GRINDER, MALIGNANCY, NORDJEVEL etc. etc.Confirmed since earlier are ASPHYX, BENEDICTION, TRIPTYKON, CRIPPLE BASTARDS, DARK FUNERAL, GENERAL SURGERY, KAMPFAR, KRISIUN, LIK, NILE, OBITUARY, ORANGE GOBLIN, PARADISE LOST, SADUS, SIGH, UNLEASHED etc. etc.
Full line-up, tickets and other details: deathfests.com
BASS STOLEN FROM LASTKAJ 14
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14's frontman Stryparn got his black Fender jazz bass stolen from the stage in Strängnäs, Sweden last Friday (Aug. 16). It's been with him for years, and he wants it back of course.
Read more (in Swedish): facebook.com/Lastkaj14
VARNAGEL GO ON SWEDISH TOUR WITH TRALLSKRUV
Swedish trallpunk band VARNAGEL will team up with TRALLSKRUV for some Swedish tour dates during the fall/autumn.Dates: facebook.com/varnagel or facebook.com/trallskruvpunk
MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES ACOUSTIC TOUR IN FINLAND
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe are going on a acoustic solo tour in Finland in September/October.
Dates here: facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH THE RIPTIDE RATS
Swedish surf rock n roll band The RIPTIDE RATS will release a new single, "Reef Rublin", on Thursday, August 22. But it's already out on YouTube.youtu.be/3FgUCmYNcJ8?si=4wprO2EJ3PctoPqh | facebook.com/theriptiderats
DIMMU BORGIR GUITARIST GALDER LEAVE THE BAND
Longtime DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Galder (real name Thomas Rune Andersen) has announced his departure from the band. He will focus on OLD MAN'S CHILD instead.Statement: instagram.com/galder_official
PANTERA'S CLUB SHOW IN MINNEAPOLIS WAS RECORDED FOR LIVE ALBUM
PANTERA's August 15 club show in Minneapolis, Minnesota was recorded for a future live album. The effort will mark PANTERA's first release with the band's reformed line-up, featuring classic-line-up members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums).youtu.be/VZeDzwlxghY | youtu.be/2hKvwTzEtjs
UPDATE! It now seems like it's not clear if the performance was actually recorded for a future release.
EX-AMON AMARTH MEMBERS FORM NEW BAND
3 former AMON AMARTH members have joined forces in a new band called FIMBUL WINTER. The project consists of original AMON AMARTH members Niko Kaukinen on drums and Anders Biazzi (formerly Anders Hansson) on guitar, and former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson on lead guitar. Completing the line-up are Gustav Myrin on bass and Clint Williams on vocals.FIMBUL WINTER will make its first official appearance on the Close-Up Båten cruise in September.
BOX SET WITH DAVID COVERDALE'S SOLO MATERIAL
David Coverdale, the powerful voice behind WHITESNAKE and former DEEP PURPLE frontman, sees his solo work shine brightly in a new collection featuring remixed, remastered and revisited versions of his solo albums "WhiteSnake" (1977), "NorthWinds" (1978) and "Into The Light" (2000)."Into The Light: The Solo Albums" will be available from Rhino.com on October 25 as a 6-CD boxed set. It comes packaged in a hardcover box featuring a 60-page book with rare photos, detailed liner notes, and a new interview with Coverdale.
The newly remixed version of "Into The Light" will also be available separately as a double vinyl album presented in a gatefold sleeve. Additionally, the newly remixed version of "Midnight Blue" is available digitally today (Aug. 16).
The upcoming boxed set features 2 versions of Coverdale's solo albums: one newly remixed to deliver a more dynamic sonic experience and a second remastered from the original recordings for those who want to revisit the classic sound.
The collection also unearths several unreleased demos from Coverdale's archives, including songs destined for future WHITESNAKE albums. The set even goes back to 1968 with demos Coverdale recorded as a teenager.
NEW SINGLE WITH TRANSPORT LEAGUE
Swedish groove metal veterans TRANSPORT LEAGUE have unleashed the new single and video for "Unkill Crash", from their upcoming album, "We Are Satan's People", set to drop on October 4 through Black Lodge Records.youtu.be/IPSCu9f1-XQ | orcd.co/we-are-satans-people | facebook.com/transportleague | blacklodge.se
JACK RUSSELL OF GREAT WHITE IS DEAD
American singer Jack Russell of GREAT WHITE, and later Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE, has passed away at the age of 63.As recently as July, Jack Russell announced on Instagram that he had been forced to put his music career on hold after suffering from dementia.
facebook.com/JackRussellsGreatWhite
THUNDERMOTHER LEADER FILIPPA NÄSSIL TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
THUNDERMOTHER guitarist and band leader Filippa Nässil will release her first solo album, "American Diaries", on October 4 through Despotz Records. It's a blues rock album, and the album will contain both English and Swedish versions of all the tracks.
The second single, "Mount Shasta", will be released on August 23.
Pre-order the album: despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/filippa-nassil
facebook.com/nassilrocks | despotz.se
NEW SINGLES WITH BLACK OAK COUNTY, ERADICATOR, STRUCK A NERVE AND BROTHERS OF METAL
Danish hard rockers BLACK OAK COUNTY are ramping up for the release of their anticipated third album, "III", with their highly energetic new single "Boom Boom Baby", featuring Nicklas Sonne (DEFECTO, Aries Descendant, Danish Eurovision preliminaries)."III" will be released on October 25 via Mighty Music.
bfan.link/boom-boom-baby | blackoakcounty.com | mightymusic.dk
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German thrashers ERADICATOR release "Beyond The Shadow's Void", the new single from the forthcoming new studio album, "The Paradox", to be released on September 20 through Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=c2rUv41yYs8 | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.de
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UK thrashers STRUCK A NERVE has also released a new single, "Inside The Torture Fortress".
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/struckanerve/inside-the-torture-fortress | facebook.com/StruckANerveUK
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On November 1 Swedish metal vikings BROTHERS OF METAL will release their forthcoming album, entitled "Fimbulvinter", via AFM Records. A new single, "Nanna's Fate", is out now.
brothersofmetal.bfan.link/nanna-s-fate | shop.afm-records.de/brothers-of-metal | facebook.com/brothersofmetalofficial
MORE DATES ADDED TO DARK FUNERAL'S U.S. TOUR
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL's tour in the United States expands beyond the previously announced dates with GWAR. They have now added a bunch of headline dates as well as meet & greet on all shows.For more details try: linktr.ee/darkfuneral
DORO ANNOUNCES METAL QUEEN METAL CRUISE
German heavy metal queen Doro Pesch and her band DORO have announced the Metal Queen Metal Cruise 2025, which happens on the river Rhine in Cologne, Germany on May 31, 2025. The band will play a special set, and there will also be various other surprises.Tickets: bit.ly/4dh2q6O
facebook.com/DoroPeschOfficial
TRAPEZE TO RELEASE "Lost Tapes Vol. 2" IN NOVEMBER
TRAPEZE was a British heavy funk rock band in the 70s, featuring Glenn Hughes among others. The collection "Lost Tapes Vol. 1" was released in November 2023, and now "Lost Tapes Vol. 2" will be released on November 15 via Metalville Records. And just like Vol. 1, the new volume once again brings together great songs that were created in the context of various album releases but have never been published until now.metalville.de
NEW ALBUM WITH PAGANIZER IN NOVEMBER
Even though it was previously said that Swedish death metallers PAGANIZER had signed to Xtreem Music, a new album, "Flesh Requiem", will be released on November 1 through Transcending Obscurity Records.Pre-order: paganizer.bandcamp.com/album/flesh-requiem | eu.tometal.com | tometal.com
As previously announced, a 6-track EP, "Forest of Shub Niggurath", will be released by Xtreem Music on September 10.
xtreemmusic.com
MOTÖRHEAD TO RELEASE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMO SONGS
The classic MOTÖRHEAD album "Bomber" turns 45 this year. And to celebrate they are releasing a limited edition blue 10" vinyl EP, which contains 3 previously unreleased demos from the album. It's out on October 11.
Pre-order: motorhead.lnk.to/thebomberdemosFA
imotorhead.com
PANTERA TO PLAY CLUB SHOW IN MINNEAPOLIS
PANTERA will play a special club show Thursday night (Aug. 15) at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.First Avenue tweeted out news of the show, which will take place the night before the reformed band - consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) - opens for METALLICA at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Tickets for the concert are on sale now at: axs.com
twitter.com/FirstAvenue
1991 LINE-UP OF GRAVE TO REUNITE FOR SPECIAL LIVE SHOWS NEXT YEAR
The original 1991 line-up of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE - Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals), Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar), Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) - will reunite for a series of concerts in 2025 during which they will perform "an exclusive old-school set" consisting of material from the first 3 classic GRAVE albums: 1991's "Into The Grave", 1992's "You'll Never See..." and 1994's "Soulless".The first confirmed performance will take place at the Party.San Metal Open Air festival at Flugplatz Obermehler in Schlotheim, Germany in August 2025.
facebook.com/GraveOfficial
ARMORED SAINT REPLACE DEATH ANGEL ON UPCOMING W.A.S.P. TOUR
Due to unforeseen circumstances, DEATH ANGEL will no longer be able to be a part of W.A.S.P.'s "Album One Alive" Fall 2024 U.S. Tour.W.A.S.P. is pleased to announce that ARMORED SAINT will now be joining them instead.
Dates and tickets: waspnation.com/tour
GROOVIE GHOULIES TO RE-RELEASE "Freaks On Parade"
American horror punk rockers GROOVIE GHOULIES will have their 6-track EP "Freaks On Parade" re-released via Stardumb/Eccentric Pop/Machine Shop on September 13. It was originally released via Stardumb Records as a MCD in 2001. This new version will have 6 bonus tracks and also a new cover.MASSIVE 20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION OF GREEN DAY's "American Idiot"
Exactly 2 decades ago, 5-time Grammy Award-winning band GREEN DAY forever changed punk rock and popular culture with their conceptual magnum opus "American Idiot". Commemorating the Grammy Award-winning record's 20th birthday this year, the California trio proudly present the definitive "American Idiot" 20th-anniversary deluxe edition out October 25.They have assembled massive limited-edition super deluxe box sets available in 8-LP vinyl and 4-CD configurations. Each box set also contains 2 Blu-ray discs. Also released on October 25 will be a limited-edition color vinyl of the original 2-LP album, plus an audiophile "one-step" release of "American Idiot". The first 3 tracks - which include an unreleased demo of "Holiday/Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Demo)", the fan favorite B-side "Favorite Son" and "Minority (Live From Irving Plaza)" - are available on all streaming platforms now.
Both of these limited-edition super deluxe box sets feature the original album as well as a plethora of essential extras. Among many highlights, this treasure trove consists of 15 unreleased "American Idiot" demos, a rapturous 15-track 2004 concert recorded at Irving Plaza in New York City capped off by 9 previously unreleased live recordings (including a cover of QUEEN's "We Are The Champions"), and 14 songs previously available only as B-sides and bonus tracks. Plus, it showcases 2 Blu-ray discs, comprising the film "Heart Like A Hand Grenade", BBC "Top Of The Pops" "Mini Gig" and "Later With Jools Holland", and finally the brand new, 110-minute, documentary, "20 Years Of American Idiot".
facebook.com/GreenDay
NEW SINGLES WITH DYNAZTY, GOD DETHRONED, DAN DARK AND BLUE ÖYSTER CULT
Swedish melodic metal band DYNAZTY are presenting a brand new single, "Devilry Of Ecstasy", which is a first taste of a new studio album soon to be unleashed.dynazty.bfan.link/devilry-of-ecstasy | dynazty.com | afm-records.de Dutch black/death metallers GOD DETHRONED has released the title track, "The Judas Paradox", from their upcoming album as the second single. The album will be released by Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) on September 6.
youtube.com/watch?v=PRsUePUuHz0 | goddethroned.rpm.link/judasparadoxPR | goddethroned.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com Former TORCH singer Dan Dark has released a third solo single, "Seventeen And High", from the forthcoming debut album, "Dark Avenger".
The album features musicians like Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, DREAM EVIL, THERION, etc.) on drums, and Aussie riff-master Dave Talon (ROLLERBALL, The KINGS OF THE SUN, POOR LITTLE THINGS, The MARLBORO MEN) on guitars, bass and synthesizer. Dave Talon also produced, recorded and wrote most of the album.
youtu.be/YugQ5LFG9ps | facebook.com/DanDarkRock BLUE ÖYSTER CULT share "Burnin' For You (Live)" from their new live release "50th Anniversary Live - Second Night", which is out today (Aug. 9) via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/tENDwWCyUCM | ffm.to/boc50thsecondnight | facebook.com/blueoystercult
KISS DRUMMER PETER CRISS TO APPEAR AT FAMOUS MONSTERS FESTIVAL
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will appear at the Famous Monsters Festival at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania next month. The legendary 78-year-old rocker will meet fans on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 only.More info: petercriss.net/appearances.htm
NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH PAUL DI'ANNO IN SEPTEMBER
Former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di'Anno will release a new album, "The Book Of The Beast", on September 27 via Conquest Music.The vinyl double album (available in blood red, virgin white and cold steel colored vinyl) and 2-disc CD/DVD include 5 previously unreleased tracks, along with a carefully curated collection of songs that distills many of the best moments from Di'Anno's career. The CD/DVD also includes rare live, promotional, and acoustic video footage.
Deep cuts from albums going back to Paul's BATTLEZONE, KILLERS and solo days have been painstakingly remastered to give them a more up to date and polished production plus some of Paul's rare acoustic, rehearsal and demo recordings have been added as a special bonus. But perhaps the most interesting addition to this album is the unexpected reworking of 2 IRON MAIDEN classics, but with a dark twist. Both "Remember Tomorrow" and "Wrathchild" have been treated to a facelift with Paul dueting alongside Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH), ZP Theart (DRAGONFORCE) and Lidya Balaban (CROWLEY).
Paul will be touring Europe from August 21 through to mid-December 2024.
facebook.com/pauldiannoofficial
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
It looks like Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS finally have begun to work on their third album.
facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
NEW SINGLES WITH VICTORY, DOG EAT DOG AND ERIK LAZAROFF & HÖKARNA
German hard rock veterans VICTORY has released another single, "Virtual Sin", from their upcoming album, "Circle Of Life", which will be released on September 13 via AFM Records.
victory.bfan.link/virtual-sin | victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life | victory-band.com As a foretaste of the re-release of the long-lost DOG EAT DOG studio album "Walk With Me" (out Sept. 20 via Metalville Records), the title track is available from today (Aug. 9) on all known streaming providers.
youtube.com/watch?v=wdH6IMoLCPs | dogeatdogofficial.com | metalville-shop.com Swedish singing retro rockers Erik Lazaroff & HÖKARNA has released the title track, "Öppen Ridå", of their upcoming album as their latest single. The album will be released on September 6.
open.spotify.com/album/1uzO01SHwzhHWppSgevMR7.... | linktr.ee/eriklazaroffochhokarna
NEW ALBUM WITH SKARLETT RIOT IN OCTOBER
UK modern metal band SKARLETT RIOT are going to release a new album, "Caelestia", on October 25 through Despotz Records.Pre-order: despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/skarlett-riot
linktr.ee/despotzrecords | facebook.com/skarlettriotuk
GATUPLAN ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN SWEDEN AND NORWAY
Swedish power pop/punk rockers GATUPLAN will do 3 shows in Sweden and Norway in September. These dates are:
Sept. 5 - Sweden, Stockholm, Kafé 44
Sept. 6 - Sweden, Östersund, Stuck On
Sept. 7 - Norway, Steinkjer, Steinkjer Pønkrockfestival
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715355022
THE HAUNTED IS WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
Swedish thrashers The HAUNTED have commenced work on their first new album in 7 years.
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
AC/DC ANNOUNCES THIRD WAVE OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY RE-ISSUES
To continue celebrating 50 years of rock and roll, AC/DC has announced that the third and final wave of limited edition gold-coloured vinyl is now available for pre-order. This wave includes the following albums: "Flick Of The Switch", "Fly On The Wall", "Blow Up Your Video", "Black Ice", "Live At River Plate" and "Power Up".Pre-order: acdc.lnk.to/50vinylAN
NEW SINGLE WITH ALL FOR METAL
Power metallers ALL FOR METAL has released a new single, "Path Of The Brave", taken from their sophomore record, "Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon)", which will be released on August 23 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).youtube.com/watch?v=VDm_ikUjgBA | allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR | allformetal.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE HEADLINES IN OCTOBER
Swedish punk rockers The HEADLINES have set "Homewrecker" as the title of their new album, and it will be released on October 4 by Sunny Bastards and Cargo Records.Pre-order: theheadlinesband.com/shop
instagram.com/sunnybastards | cargo-records.de
PUNK FESTIVAL IN SÄVSJÖ IN OCTOBER
There's a new punk festival in Sävsjö, Sweden, called Punken Lever I Sävsjö. The festival will happen at Kulturhuset on October 25-26. Among the confirmed bands (all from Sweden) are TROUBLEMAKERS, CITY SAINTS, KRIGSSTIGEN, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, KARDBORREBANDET, RÖD REVOLVER, KÄFTSMÄLL, PASTORATET etc.
More info: kulturhuset.com/evenemang/punken-lever-2024
EXTINCTION OF MANKIND TO PLAY IN GREECE
UK crust punk veterans EXTINCTION OF MANKIND are going to Greece in September for 2 shows. On September 6 they will play in Thessaloniki, and on September 7 in Athens.More dates: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050179793003
VADER WORKING ON NEW EP
Polish death metal veterans VADER has just started to work on a new EP, which they plan to start recording in mid-October. The EP will be released by Nuclear Blast next spring.
facebook.com/vader
NEW SINGLE WITH VARNAGEL LATER THIS MONTH
Swedish trallpunks VARNAGEL will release a new single, "Med Rätt Att Smälla", on August 23. The song is taken from an upcoming album.Pre-save: Varnagel.lnk.to/4FmbNK
facebook.com/varnagel
NEW SINGLE WITH CULT OF ORPIST ON FRIDAY
Greek thrash/death metallers CULT OF ORPIST are going to release a new single, "On The Verge of Insanity", on August 9 (a lyrical video for the song was released on July 20 if I get it right). The song is taken from their full-length debut "Attack Of The Zombie Cans", which will be released on September 6 through Brutal Records.orcd.co/brut89659 | brutalrecords.com
NEW ALBUM WITH VEONITY IN OCTOBER
Swedish power metal band VEONITY will release a new album, "The Final Element", on October 18 via Scarlet Records.scarletrecords.com | facebook.com/veonity
DRUMMER JASON BITTNER HAS LEFT OVERKILL
Drummer Jason Bittner has announced his departure from New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL.The 54-year-old musician joined OVERKILL in 2017 and played drums on the band's last 2 studio albums, 2019's "The Wings Of War" and 2023's "Scorched". Vagos Metal Fest in Portugal on August 1 was his last show with OVERKILL. He has left OVERKILL because he is too busy, as he also play with SHADOWS FALL and CATEGORY7.
It looks like OVERKILL have already found a new drummer, but no name has been announced yet.
facebook.com/jasonbittnerdrummer | facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew
SAXON, DIMMU BORGIR, MINISTRY, MICHAEL SCHENKER AND GRAVE DIGGER CONFIRMED FOR WACKEN OPEN AIR 2025
The organizers of the annual Wacken Open Air festival have announced the first confirmed bands for the 2025 edition of the event, set to take place from July 30 to August 2 in Wacken, Germany.
A total of 34 artists have been announced for the 34th edition of Wacken Open Air, including SAXON, DIMMU BORGIR, MINISTRY, Michael Schenker, GRAVE DIGGER, MACHINE HEAD, OBITUARY, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, CLAWFINGER, BROTHERS OF METAL, ORANGE GOBLIN, ANGEL WITCH etc.
More details at: wacken.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE DICTATORS IN SEPTEMBER
New York proto-punk rockers The DICTATORS are going to release their first new album in 23 years. The album is self-titled and will be released on vinyl on September 20.Founding members Andy Shernoff (bass, vocals) and Ross The Boss (lead guitar, vocals - ex-MANOWAR) are joined by drummer Albert Bouchard (ex-BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and lead singer/guitarist Keith Roth (FRANKENSTEIN 3000).
Pre-order: dekoentertainment.com/the-dictators
facebook.com/thedictators
NO MORE TOURING FOR AEROSMITH
AEROSMITH have made the decision to retire from touring. This means that all upcoming tour dates are cancelled.Singer Steven Tyler has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. But despite having the best medical team by his side, a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible.
Read a statement from the band: facebook.com/aerosmith
NEW SINGLE WITH BLITZKRIEG
NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG has released a new single, "If I Told You". It's the second single from their upcoming self-titled album, which will be released on September 6 via Mighty Music.youtu.be/Or8VZq_K6zg?si=3ptJkXu2oJaj3Q9V | blitzkriegband.com | mightymusic.dk
ASENBLUT CELEBRATE RECORD RELEASE WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO
To celebrate their brand new studio album, "Entfesselt", in glorious style, German melodic death metal vikings ASENBLUT are not only playing their much-awaited album release show live at Wacken Open Air (followed by many more tour dates to kick off by the end of August), but are also premiering a brand new music video for their latest single "Nox Nostra Est".youtu.be/-TBpqplvzoU?si=2s1mC3C970CYvtne | lnk.to/entfesselt | asenblut.de
GODS & PUNKS UNVEIL NEW LYRIC VIDEO
Brazilian stoner rockers GODS & PUNKS just released a new lyric video for "Loss Of Reality", the third single from their album "Death".The album was released on July 26 through Electric Valley Records, and is available on all digital platforms.
youtube.com/watch?v=-t0F268AD5U | godsandpunks.bandcamp.com
MOB 47 ANNOUNCES U.S. EAST COAST TOUR
Swedish hardcore/punk legends MOB 47 are going back to the States in September for a East Coast tour.
Dates: facebook.com/mob47
IOMMI ALBUMS WITH GLENN HUGHES TO BE RE-RELEASED IN OCTOBER
The IOMMI albums "The 1996 DEP Sessions" and "Fused", featuring Tony Ioomi (BLACK SABBATH) and Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, PHENOMENA etc), will be re-issued on vinyl for the first time, as well as CD and digital. Release date for both is October 4.Pre-order: tonyiommi.lnk.to/depfusedFA
NEW SINGLE WITH MARILYN MANSON
Marilyn Manson has released a new single, "As Sick As The Secrets Within".youtu.be/iz9v2zkx-f4
NEW ALBUM WITH OPETH IN OCTOBER
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their new concept album, "The Last Will And Testament", on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The LP's first single, "§1", is out now.youtu.be/4Yhm3BHZymE?si=hKNA6DVVGt6wgGF4 | twitter.com/OfficialOpeth
NEW EP WITH MOB 47 IN THE FALL
Swedish hardcore/punk legends MOB 47 are going to release a new 12" EP, "Tills Du Dör", via D-takt & Råpunk Records in the fall/autumn.
facebook.com/mob47
NEW SINGLE WITH LACUNA COIL
Italians LACUNA COIL has released a new single, "Hosting The Shadow", featuring Randy Blythe from LAMB OF GOD.lacunacoil.lnk.to/HostingtheShadow-SingleOP | facebook.com/lacunacoil | facebook.com/centurymedia
NEW SINGLE WITH MC5
Detroit rock legends MC5 have released "Can't Be Found", the second single from their upcoming album, "Heavy Lifting", due out October 18. The track showcases the album's funky heavy rock fusion, and founding member Wayne Kramer (guitar) is joined by original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson and LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid.youtu.be/hzCjHwl1w1I
DRUMMER MICK UNDERWOOD HAS PASSED AWAY
Drummer Mick Underwood passed away on July 28.Mick originally worked with Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) in The OUTLAWS, before years later joining Ian Gillan's (DEEP PURPLE) band GILLAN, which he recorded a few albums with.
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German metal mixture BLUTGOTT has released a new single, "Fire And Steel (Debauchery Version)". The song is taken from the upcoming 3CD "Dracul Drakorgoth", which will be released through Massacre Records on September 20.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoHSkXa-eU | blutgott.com
JULY 2024
D.O.A AND FEAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Punk legends D.O.A and FEAR are teaming up with WAR ON WOMEN for tour dates across the U.S. this August.The tour features FEAR headlining on select dates (+ Italian punk band GIUDA) with D.O.A and WAR ON WOMEN championing the full run of northeast and midwest cities August 1-11.
Tickets are available here: bandsintown.com/a/1964792
TRIBULATION TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
Swedish metal band TRIBULATION has set "Sub Rosa in Æternum" as the title of their 6th studio album. It will be released on November 1 via Century Media Records, and a new single, "Tainted Skies", is out now.tribulation.lnk.to/TaintedSkies-SingleOP | facebook.com/TribulationSweden | facebook.com/centurymedia
NEW SINGLE WITH ARCH ENEMY
ARCH ENEMY surprise us with a new single, "Dream Stealer", on singer Alissa White-Gluz's birthday (July 31).
archenemy.lnk.to/DreamStealer-SingleOP | facebook.com/archenemyofficial | facebook.com/centurymedia
HIGH ON FIRE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
HIGH ON FIRE has announced additional North American headlining tour dates in support of its new LP, "Cometh The Storm".The Grammy Award-winning group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will kick off the first leg of the 23-city trek on August 31 in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour will include spotlight performances as part of both the Muddy Roots Festival (September 1) and New York City's Deserfest (Sept. 13). The second leg will run from October 2 to October 12, and the third from October 26 to November 2, concluding with a featured performance at Mexico City's Hipnosis festival.
The HIGH ON FIRE tour will feature support from NEGATIVE APPROACH, WEEDEATER and EXHUMED in various iterations. Tickets for all dates will go on sale Friday, August 2.
KING DIAMOND ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
KING DIAMOND are going on a North American tour with OVERKILL and NIGHT DEMON. There will also be guest vocals from Myrkyr when KING DIAMOND play.The tour begin on October 15 in San Antonio, TX, and will last until December 6 when they play in Dallas, TX. Presale begins tomorrow, July 31. General on sale this Friday, August 2.
Dates and tickets: kingdiamondcoven.com/tour
NEW ALBUM WITH ASTRAL DOORS IN OCTOBER
Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band ASTRAL DOORS will release a new album, "The End Of It All", on October 18 via Metalville Records.metalville.de | facebook.com/Astraldoorssweden
NEW SINGLE WITH MINDLESS SINNER IN AUGUST
On August 9 Swedish heavy metal band MINDLESS SINNER will release the first single, "Speed Demon", from their upcoming album, "Metal Merchants". Pre-sale for the album will begin on the same date, and it will be released through High Roller Records.facebook.com/mindlesssinnerofficial
NEW BOX SET WITH JIMI HENDRIX IN SEPTEMBER
The deluxe box set "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" is set for release on September 13. It will be available as 5LP+Blu-ray and 3CD+Blu-ray editions, plus digital.This box features 39-tracks (38 previously unreleased) recorded June-August 1970 at Hendrix's own Electric Lady Studios. The collection also includes the feature-length documentary film, 20 newly mixed recordings in 5.1 surround sound including all 17-songs from "First Rays Of The New Rising Sun", plus a lavishly illustrated book featuring historical info plus song-by-song recording details.
Pre-order: bit.ly/3yhbyJn
TEAR THEM DOWN TO REPLACE .338 AT FRAGILE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
.338 have to cancel their appearence at the punk and hardcore festival Fragile Mountain, so TEAR THEM DOWN will step in to replace them.
The festival takes place in Göteborg, Sweden on August 1-3. Among the confirmed bands are DISORDER, GBG PUNX, KARDBORREBANDET, P-NISSARNA, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, CIVIL OLYDNAD, LIVSTID, TVÄRNITAD, ZOMBIEKRIG etc.
More info and tickets: fragilemountain.rocks
WORLD PREMIERE OF VOIVOD DOCUMENTARY AT FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
VOIVOD's long-awaited official documentary, "We Are Connected", will receive its world premiere tonight (Monday, July 29) at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Canada.facebook.com/Voivod
NEW SINGLE WITH THE TROOPS OF DOOM
Brazilian death metallers The TROOPS OF DOOM (featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz) have shared a lyrical video for, "The Grotesque", taken from their second studio album, "A Mass To The Grotesque", which was released in the end of May via Alma Mater Records.The band will embark on their first-ever European tour, kicking off this Friday, August 2 in Cottbus, Germany.
youtu.be/JjEWjE8lduQ?si=baKsUPQLKek-PLkl | bit.ly/49LaD1x | thetroopsofdoom.com | almamaterrecords.com
NEW SINGLE WITH FLOTSAM & JETSAM IN AUGUST
With "A New Kind Of Hero", U.S. thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM & JETSAM will deliver their final single before the release of their new album, "I Am the Weapon", coming in September this year.The single will be available on August 2.
Pre-save the single: youtu.be/-She8jaSWYk?si=vEpa-FleL4LM7g_t
facebook.com/afmrecords | linktr.ee/FlotsamAndJetsam
STEVE IGNORANT BAND ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
STEVE IGNORANT BAND (with Steve Ignorant from CRASS) have announced some new tour dates for the rest of the year, as well as a few in 2025. Most of them are in the UK, but they will also play in France and Belgium.More details here: facebook.com/steveignorantofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH STRATOVARIUS
Symphonic metal pioneers STRATOVARIUS has released a new single, "Heroes".youtu.be/jrNMR8F6DAg
NEW SONG WITH ELECTRIC GUITARS IN AUGUST
Danish high energy guitar rockers ELECTRIC GUITARS will release a new song, "Speed Of Sound", on August 16.Pre-save: bfan.link/speed-of-sound-1
facebook.com/ElectricGuitarsDK
ABYSSUS RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Greek old school death metallers ABYSSUS has entered the studio to record their third full-length album.facebook.com/Abyssus666
HELLOWEEN TO RE-RELEASE EARLY ALBUMS
Igniting HELLOWEEN's 40th-anniversary celebration, the German power metal pioneers will re-release their early albums represented by BMG. The remastered albums will contain additional bonus tracks and the original artwork restored.The first batch of albums was released on July 26, and they are: "Walls Of Jericho" (1985), "Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I" (1987) and "Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II" (1988).
Next batch will be released on August 30, and includes "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon" and "Master Of The Rings".
On September 27 3 more albums will be released: "Time Of The Oath", "Better Than Raw" and "Metal Jukebox".
More details here: helloween.lnk.to/2024remasters
DOUBLE LP WITH GRISEN SKRIKER IN AUGUST
Swedish punk band GRISEN SKRIKER only existed for 10 months, from September 1978 to August 1979. Now a double vinyl with their 2 EPs and 7 tracks from their last gig will be released on August 23. The title of this album is "Det Var Då Vi Kom".MARK BOALS JOINS ROYAL HUNT FOR EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
Progressive metal band ROYAL HUNT have announced that vocalist Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, RING OF FIRE) and drummer Daniel Rasch Nielsen (STATEMENT) will be joining them for 2 exclusive festival appearances this summer. The band is set to perform at Leyendas Del Rock in Spain on August 7 and at Jailbreak Festival in Denmark on August 17.Due to various reasons, long-time members DC Cooper and Andreas Habo Johansson will not be able to join the band for these performances.
leyendasdelrockfestival.com | jailbreak.dk | royalhunt.com
THE DWARVES ARE GOING TO AUSTRALIA WITH ME AND THE GIMME GIMMES
American punk rock veterans The DWARVES will team up with ME AND THE GIMME GIMMES for an Australian tour, which will begin around Halloween, and will last for 2 weeks.Dates here: instagram.com/gimmegimmesband
TONY IOMMI LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC VIDEO AND PARFUME
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and Xerjoff launch the second chapter of the Xerjoff Blends venture, with the release of Deified, the brand new perfume, accompanied by a new track of the same name written by Tony Iommi together with a music video.youtu.be/K4Ng7ZXrhBQ | xerjoff.com
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FORCED TO CANCEL MORE EURO SHOWS
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have canceled all August 2024 concerts of the band's European tour in order for frontman Josh Homme to receive "continued medical care" following his recent emergency surgery.Statement: facebook.com/QOTSA
2 NEW SONGS WITH LASTKAJ 14
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 has released 2 new singles, "Fem Millimeter" and ",Skoskav".
They can be heard here: open.spotify.com/album/1ux....
facebook.com/Lastkaj14
PAGANIZER SIGNS WITH XTREEM MUSIC
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have signed with Spanish extreme metal label Xtreem Music.The first release will be a 6-track EP, "Forest of Shub Niggurath", which will be released on September 10. There will also be a new album in 2025.
The first single, "The Outer Gods", is out now.
youtu.be/hWM5FQM53KQ | facebook.com/paganizersweden | xtreemmusic.com
MICHAEL SCHENKER SHARES SECOND SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
As you might know, guitarist Michael Schenker is set to celebrate his days in UFO with the new album "My Years With UFO" alongside today's rock elite. The second single off the album, "Rock Bottom", is an epic, 11-minute track showcasing an incredible line-up featuring Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, HELLOWEEN) on vocals, Derek Sherinian on keys, Brian Tichy on drums and Barry Sparks on bass."My Years With UFO" will be released worldwide on September 20 via earMUSIC.
youtu.be/Z67AKN0AQgU | Schenker.lnk.to/MYWU | facebook.com/MichaelSchenkerRocks
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK STAR RIDERS ON FRIDAY
BLACK STAR RIDERS will release a brand new single titled "Why Are The Rats?" on all digital platforms on July 26. The track will be available as a free download from July 26 at 10 a.m. U.K. time to anyone to who visits earache.com/blackstarriders
"Why Are The Rats?" was recorded back in 2021 as part of the "Wrong Side Of Paradise" sessions featuring Ricky Warwick on lead vocals and guitar, Robbie Crane on bass, Christian Martucci on lead guitar and Zak St. John on drums.
facebook.com/BlackStarRidersOfficial
PROPAGANDHI RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Skate punk veterans PROPAGANDHI are currently in the studio to record a new album.instagram.com/propagandhi_official
IS JAKE E. LEE DONE?
Very little has been heard from former Ozzy Osbourne and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee as of late. In fact, according to the setlist.fm site, his last live performance happened over 5 years ago this past April as a member of RED DRAGON CARTEL.During an interview with Border City Rock Talk, former bandmate and BADLANDS bassist Greg Chaisson, filled us in on why Lee has shunned the spotlight as of late. "He's got carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist, which is his picking wrist, and it affects the way that he plays", Chaisson explained. It looks like Jake is waiting for a surgery, and after that he might be back again.
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BUTCHER BABIES PARTS WAYS WITH CARLA HARVEY
BUTCHER BABIES have parted ways with singer Carla Harvey.Statement: instagram.com/butcherbabies
NEW SONG WITH NEPAL DEATH
Swedish psych rockers NEPAL DEATH has released a new single/video, "Freak Street Blues", which features backup vocals by Ebbot Lundberg (The SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES, UNION CARBIDE PRODUCTION).youtu.be/SUlABAPGXaM | nepaldeath.com
BLONDIE CANCEL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER DATES
Power pop legends BLONDIE have announced the cancellation of several upcoming concert dates during August and September.facebook.com/Blondie
NEW SONG WITH BODY COUNT
BODY COUNT has released a new song called "Fuck What You Heard". The track is taken from BODY COUNT's upcoming album, "Merciless", which is tentatively due this summer via Century Media Records.youtu.be/QjYDy5ON-do
FORMER MEMBERS OF CORROSION OF CONFORMITY AND SAINT VITUS JOIN FORCES IN LEGIONS OF DOOM
LEGIONS OF DOOM will release its debut album, "The Skull 3", on September 13 via Tee Pee Records.The 2021 passing of vocalist Eric Wagner (The SKULL, ex-TROUBLE, BLACKFINGER) looms over LEGIONS OF DOOM's debut, as The SKULL guitarist Lothar Keller and bassist Ron Holzner (also ex-TROUBLE) pick up with material that would have been on that band's third full-length. With Wagner's involvement in the composition and the blessing of the singer's family, LEGIONS OF DOOM shift further into supergroup territory by welcoming drummer Henry Vasquez (SAINT VITUS, PENTAGRAM, BLOOD OF THE SUN), guitarist Scott Little (LEADFOOT) and vocalists Karl Agell (LIE HEAVY, LEADFOOD, "Blind"-era CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) and Scott Reagers (original frontman of SAINT VITUS) to the fold.
In advance of the record's release, today the band unveils "All Good Things", which also serves as the A side of a limited-edition EP set for release on August 23. Side B features a cover of DEEP PURPLE's "Into The Fire", exclusive to the EP.
youtu.be/9tVlrLa64-M | facebook.com/legionsofdoomband
THE SWEET SIGNS WITH METALVILLE
It seems like The SWEET has signed with German label Metalville Records, who will release the band's new album, "Full Circle", on September 20.facebook.com/Metalville | facebook.com/TheSweetOfficial
NEW EP WITH RÖVSVETT IN THE END OF THE YEAR
Swedish hardcore/punk legends RÖVSVETT will release their 10th 7" EP, "Starkare Kaffe Till Jul", in the end of the year via Sockiplast Records.
facebook.com/sockiplastrecords | facebook.com/Rovsvett
NATIONALTEATERN CANCEL UPCOMING TOUR
After the death of band leader Ulf Dageby, Swedish rock legends NATIONALTEATERNS ROCKORKESTER has decided to cancel its upcoming tour in Sweden.
MISFITS TO RE-RELEASE "Earth A.D."
MISFITS will have their album "Earth A.D." re-released as part of the "RSD Essentials" series.It will be available as a purple/black color vinyl on July 26.
NEW SINGLE WITH HELVETETS PORT
Swedish heavy metal band HELVETETS PORT has released a new single, "Helvete På Larvfötter". It's the first single from their upcoming album, "Warlords", which will be released by High Roller Records on September 6.
helvetetsport.bandcamp.com/album/warlords | hrrecords.de/HELVETETS-PORT
JACK RUSSELL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM TOURING
Original GREAT WHITE vocalist Jack Russell have announced his retirement from the road."After a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve", Jack says in a statement.
facebook.com/JackRussellsGreatWhite
220 VOLT WORKING ON NEW MATERIAL
Long-running Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band 220 VOLT are currently recording demos with a new singer (which name will be revealed later). The new material is said to be more progressive.It will take a while before the actual recording of a new album begins, but they aim at a spring 2025 release.
facebook.com/220VoltOfficial
EX-METALLICA BASSIST JASON NEWSTED IS SELLING GUITARS
Reverb, the largest online marketplace for musical instruments, announced today (July 17) that former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be selling more than 60 electric, bass and more guitars.METALLICA fans can preview Newsted's collection now before his Reverb shop opens on July 24: reverb.com/news/jason-newsted-artist-shop-preview
OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI SHARES NEW SOLO SINGLE
VERNI, the solo project of legendary bassist D.D. Verni, better known as the bassist and a founding member of thrash metal legends OVERKILL, will release its second album, "Dreadful Company", on July 26 via M-Theory Audio.The second single, "Cemetery Safari", from the album is availbale now: youtu.be/es0Wj9VSFu4
ddverni.bandcamp.com | m-theoryaudio.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE LINDA LINDAS IN OCTOBER
Young American pop punks The LINDA LINDAS will release a new album, "No Obligation", on October 11 via Epitaph Records.The lead single, "All In My Head", is out now: youtu.be/qy7XQPOQOvM
instagram.com/thelindalindas
NATIONALTEATERN MEMBER ULF DAGEBY IS DEAD
Swedish guitarist/singer Ulf Dageby of rock legends NATIONALTEATERN (aka NATIONALTEATERNS ROCKORKESTER) has passed away at the age of 80.
The band was also a free theater group formed in the late 60s. The theater group dissolved in 1993, but the rock band has continued to play now and then. They have during the last years always said that it will be the last tour, but always seems to come back again for another last run.
NATIONALTEATERN are supposed to play some shows here in Sweden in the late summer, but it's too early to know if those shows will happen or not (Ulf was as far as I know the only original member left in the band).
TRIPTYKON WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
After an extended period of frantic inactivity on the recording front, Swiss/German avant-garde extreme metal group TRIPTYKON (led by Tom Gabriel Warrior of CELTIC FROST and HELLHAMMER) are currently focusing on the completion and recording of material for the band's long-awaited 4th album.The album is scheduled to be released by long-time music industry partners Century Media Records/Sony Music Entertainment in 2025. But it's not unlikely that an EP or onstage glimpses of new music will precede the album.
Read more: facebook.com/triptykonofficial
HIRAX RELEASES NEW VIDEO
American thrash veterans HIRAX has released a new video for the song "Relentless", taken from their upcoming album, "Faster Than Death", which still doesn't have a release date.youtu.be/d0iopG4Jyzw?si=ggNNMsZGDVWB2vq2 | facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
VENOM GOES TO LATIN AMERICA
Black metal pioneers VENOM are going to Latin America in November/December, with support from American thrashers WARBRINGER.Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/Warbringermusic
QUEENSRŸCHE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
U.S. metal veterans QUEENSRŸCHE has announced the fall 2024 U.S. leg of "The Origins Tour", where they will play the entire first EP and debut album, "The Warning".
A local presale starts on Thursday, July 18. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 19.
Dates: facebook.com/QueensrycheOfficial
NIGHTRAGE RELEASES NEW VIDEO
Greek/Swedish melodic death metal veterans NIGHTRAGE has released a lyrical video for "Nocturnal Thorns", a song from their new album, "Remains Of A Dead World".youtube.com/watch?v=NvBLaMq1KSM | linktr.ee/nightrage
DESTRUCTION TO CELEBRATE 40 IN LATIN AMERICA
German thrash legends DESTRUCTION will take their 40th anniversary celebration to Latin America in October. They will visit Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Panama.Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/destruction
BLACK SABBATH's "The End" TO BE RELEASED AS 4K UHD
BLACK SABBATH's "The End" was released on November 17, 2017 on DVD and Blu-ray, and captured the final show at the Genting Arena in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England.In the fall there will be a 4K UHD version of "The End", whatever that might be? It will include the bonus feature "The Angelic Sessions", an in-studio look at the band playing a selection of their favorite songs not played on tour. These intimate live sessions at Angelic Studios were recorded in the days after their final live performance, and mark the band's final studio recordings.
facebook.com/BlackSabbath
MR. BIG ANNOUNCES LAST-EVER LIVE ALBUM
MR. BIG - Eric Martin (lead vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar, vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass, vocals), Nick D'Virgilio (drums, vocals) - is closing out its 35-year career in a BIG way with not 1, but 2 album releases.First up is the band's 10th studio album, simply titled "Ten", which was released on July 12. MR. BIG's last-ever live album release will be "The BIG Finish Live", which is due out September 6 via the Evolution Music Group.
JACK RUSSELL's AUTOBIOGRAPHY NOW AVAILABLE
Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's long-awaited autobiography, now titled "The True Tale Of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative", has just been released via Gatekeeper Press. Penned by author Katelyn Louise "K.L." Doty, it features a sentimental foreword by Lita Ford, with additional commentary from Eric Singer, Eddie Trunk, John Kalodner, Kip Winger and others.More information: jackrussellbook.com
THE DWARVES RECORDING NEW ALBUM
American punk rock veterans The DWARVES keep themselves busy. They released "The Dwarves Concept Album" in 2023, and are also about to release the "The Dwarves Keep It Reel" 12" EP. Now they have also been to the studio this weekend, recording tracks for a new album to be released later this year.NEW COLLECTION WITH ORIGINAL MOTÖRHEAD GUITARIST LARRY WALLIS
Larry Wallis, the original guitarist of MOTÖRHEAD, is set to release a posthumous album, "Police Car: The Anthology", on August 2. The album collects newly revamped and remixed versions of Wallis's songs from his solo career, including his classic Stiff Records era single "Police Car". Several of the tracks also feature founding MOTÖRHEAD drummer Lucas Fox, as well as bonus tracks with TYRANNOSAURUS REX's Steve Peregrin Took and Paul Rudolph of PINK FAIRIES, plus a smashing live track from Wallis's tenure with UFO.As a first taste from the collection, a 2023 mix of "Old Enuff To Know Better" has been released as a single.
orcd.co/larrywallis_oldenufftoknowbetter | cleorecs.com/search?q=larry+wallis+police+car | orcd.co/larrywallis_policecaretheanthology
SARCATOR SIGNS WITH CENTURY MEDIA
Young Swedish blackened thrashers SARCATOR has signed with Century Media Records. Their third album will be released in early 2025.SARCATOR are going on a European tour in a few days, which will begin in Poznan, Poland on Friday, July 19. Some dates will be together with HELLRIPPER, some with CLOAK, and some with both.
facebook.com/sarcatorband | centurymedia.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DREAM EVIL
Swedish heavy metal band DREAM EVIL has released a third single and video, "Fight In The Night", from their upcoming album, "Metal Gods", which will be released by Century Media Records on July 26.youtu.be/T77siScQpYU | dreamevil.se | centurymedia.com
VOL. 7 OF SWEDISH PUNK COMPILATION URSÄKTA RÖRAN
Swedish punk label Grönpeppar Records will release volume 7 of the compilation "Ursäkta Röran" on July 26. Among the bands are KAMPEN, TVÄRNITAD, VERA NOREA, CRASH NOMADA and BLISTERHEAD. More bands will be announced soon..
facebook.com/GronPepparSas
IRON MAIDEN SINGERS BRUCE DICKINSON AND PAUL DI'ANNO MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson met the singer he replaced in the band, Paul Di'Anno, for the first time last night (Saturday, July 13) in Croatia.Watch it: youtu.be/73ffQKkEiVo
UK SUBS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
English punk veterans UK SUBS have announced UK tour dates for the last 3 months of the year.Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/UKSubs
ANVIL ANNOUNCES EURO TOUR
Canadain heavy metal veterans ANVIL are coming to Europe and the UK.
The tour will last between October 1 to December 3.
Dates: facebook.com/anvilmetal
NEW EP WITH BÖDEL IN AUGUST
New Swedish crust punk band BÖDEL - with members from SUB ALERT, The CROWN, MÄHÄLIUM etc - will release a new EP, "Välkommen Till Avrättningen", digitally in August. It will also be released as a 7" vinyl by Atrocious Disarray in the near future, and was previously released on a cassette in just 60 copies, which sold out in a few days.A new single from the EP, "Ett Folkmord Till Frukost (Och En Kopp Kaffe Tack)", will be released on July 24.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897
NEW SINGLE WITH ALL FOR METAL
Heavy/power metal army ALL FOR METAL has released a new single, "The Way Of The Samurai", taken from their upcoming second album, "Gods Of Metal", which will be released on August 23 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).allformetal.rpm.link/samuraiPR | allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR | allformetal.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
BOX SET WITH FAST EDDIE CLARKE IN SEPTEMBER
Coming in a robust box, "Make My Day: The Rock 'n' Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke" celebrates the late MOTÖRHEAD and FASTWAY guitarist with a 4-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke's widow Mariko Fujiwara. The box set will be released on September 6 via BMG.NEW ALBUM WITH AVATARIUM IN JANUARY
Swedish doom/hard rockers AVATARIUM will release their forthcoming 6th studio album, entitled "Between You, God, the Devil and The Dead", on January 24, 2025 via AFM Records.Their first single, "Long Black Waves" is out now.
avatarium.bfan.link/long-black-waves | shop.afm-records.de/de/avatarium | linktr.ee/avatariumofficial
WOLFBRIGADE SIGNS WITH METAL BLADE
Swedish crust punk veterans WOLFBRIGADE has signed with Metal Blade Records, which will release their 11th studio album, "Life Knife Death", on September 13.The first single, "Disarm Or Be Destroyed", is out now.
linktr.ee/wolfbrigadeofficial | metalblade.com
NEW T.S.T ALBUMS WITH OLD SONGS
Swedish punk band T.S.T (The Shock Treatment) will get some of their old 80s stuff re-released.First out is "The Kids You Love To Hate", which features their self titled album and the "Sweden" mini-album. A total of 27 tracks. It will be released in mid-August through American label PNV and Swedish label Uproar Records.
In October there will be another album with the "No Teenage Future" mini-LP and the "Väktarnas Värld" 7" single, plus a bunch of live tracks. Also through PNV and Uproar I guess.
There will also be a re-release of the "Väktarnas Värld" 7" single on German label No Plan Records in September.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063741210506
NEW ALBUM WITH STRYPER IN SEPTEMBER
Christian hard rock/heavy metal veterans STRYPER will release a new studio album, "When We Were Kings", on September 13.The LP's first single, "End Of Days", arrived in late June. A follow-up single, "Loves Symphony", will be made available on July 18.
stryper.com
CHARTA 77 ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR WITH ULKE
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will do some tour dates in Sweden together with the legendary Ulke (STREBERS, DIAPSALMA) in the fall. The tour will begin in Sundsvall on August 23, and will last until December 7 when they visit Växjö (they will not be on tour all the time, just a few dates now and then).
More details here: facebook.com/charta77band
NEW DVD WITH G.I.S.M. IN SEPTEMBER
On September 11, Japanese hardcore/punk legends G.I.S.M. will release a DVD compilation of various live, studio, and experimental footage. As part of the package, the DVD includes the "Repami Kakakuon Gunrushi 911" film made by G.I.S.M.'s departed vocalist, Sakevi Yokoyama. Other unreleased material is also included in the package, that's out via the band's own BeastArts.instagram.com/beastartsofficial
STÖNER TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM IN OCTOBER
STÖNER - the supergroup formed by desert rock godfathers and long-time compadres Brant Bjork (founding member of KYUSS, also former member of FU MANCHU), Nick Oliveri (MONDO GENERATOR, former member of KYUSS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE plus many others) and Ryan Güt - will release a new live album, "Hittin' The Bitchin' Switch", on October 11 via Heavy Psych Sounds.The LP's first single, a cover of KYUSS's "Green Machine", can be found here: youtu.be/cpZMVFzi6zg
"I Was Made For Lovin' You" SURPASSES 1 BILLION STREAMS ON SPOTIFY
KISS's classic song "I Was Made For Lovin' You" has joined Spotify's "Billions Club".kissonline.com | spotify.com
2 GREAT ALBUMS THAT YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT
WORSHIPPER: One Way Trip (psychedelic hard rock)ZERRE: Scorched Souls (old school thrash metal)
QUEENSRŸCHE ANNOUNCES EU/UK TOUR
American heavy metal veterans QUEENSRŸCHE are taking their "The Origins Tour Part II" to Europe and the UK in early 2025. They will be joined by special guests NIGHT DEMON, and tickets go on sale this Friday, July 12.
QUEENSRŸCHE will perform all songs from their self-titled debut EP and debut album, "The Warning". The tour will begin on January 31 in Helsinki, Finland. The last date is February 28 in Hamburg, Germany.
More info: linktr.ee/queensryche
MICHAEL MONROE TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HANOI ROCKS's "Two Steps From The Move"
Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's classic album "Two Steps From The Move" at 4 special European shows in September and November.
Michael and his band will be playing the album in its entirety with the second half of the show featuring a best of set from all eras of Michael Monroe. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 12, and the exclusive dates are:
September 10 - Denmark, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
September 11 - Sweden, Stockholm, Debaser Strand
November 27 - England, London, Electric Ballroom
November 28 - England, Wolverhampton, KKs Steelmill
facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE CANCEL EURO TOUR DUE TO EMERGENCY SURGERY
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have canceled the remaining 9 July 2024 concerts of the band's European tour in order for frontman Josh Homme to undergo emergency surgery. Affected dates are July 10-27.QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE last performed on Saturday (July 6) in Milan, Italy, after canceling their appearance at the AMA Music Festival the previous night due to unspecified illness.
Statement: instagram.com/queensofthestoneage
AC/DC's "Back In Black" CERTIFIED 26 TIMES PLATINUM IN USA
On July 8, 2024, AC/DC's 1980 breakthrough album "Back In Black" was certified by the Recording Industry Association Of America for U.S. shipments of 26 million copies."Back In Black" first went platinum in October 1980 and had previously been certified 25 times platinum in December 2019. At the time, the RIAA listed "Back In Black" as the 4th biggest-selling album of all time.
NEW SINGLE WITH AVATARIUM ON FRIDAY
Swedish doom rockers AVATARIUM returns with a new single, "Long Black Waves", on Friday, July 12.linktr.ee/avatariumofficial
FEAR COVERS ROLLING STONES
American punk band FEAR have released a cover of "Honky Tonk Women" by The ROLLING STONES.youtu.be/982CXDuFTCU
NEW SINGLE WITH FALCON TRAILS
Finnish/British vintage/classic rock trio FALCON TRAILS has released the second single, "Caught", from their upcoming album, "Coming Home", which will be released on July 19 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=YKi44pkDM_w | falcontrails.com | metalville-shop.de
ORPHANED LAND ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Tel Aviv progressive metal band ORPHANED LAND are going on a European tour in September.Dates: facebook.com/OrphanedLandOfficial
HAIL OF BULLETS TO RE-RELEASE FIRST EP
In 2007 Dutch death metallers HAIL OF BULLETS self-released their first 4-track EP as a CD-R, which was only available from the band. On November 22 Agonia Records will re-release this EP on vinyl, CD and cassette.facebook.com/hailofbulletsofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH SUCIDAL TENDENCIES
U.S. thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have released a new single, "Nós Somos Família", a Portuguese-language song that brings together Brazilian artists Badauí (CPM22), B Negão (PLANET HEMP), João Gordo (RATOS DE PORÃO), Rodrigo Lima (DEAD FISH), Supla, Fernanda Lira (CRYPTA, ex-NERVOSA), Marcão Britto and Thiago Castanho (Charlie Brown Jr), in addition to world skateboarding champions Sandro Dias and Pedro Barros."Nós Somos Família", which translates to "We Are Family", is the first SUICIDAL TENDENCIES studio recording to feature new drummer Jay Weinberg, a former member of SLIPKNOT who joined the group earlier this year.
youtu.be/46gbKnqnVTs
NEW ALBUM WITH BOMBUS IN NOVEMBER
Swedish heavy rock/metal band BOMBUS has set November 1 as the release date for their new album, titled "Your Blood". And it's now available for pre-order and to pre-save: orcd.co/your-blood-bombus
facebook.com/bombusmusic
NEW SINGLE WITH ZEPHYRA IN AUGUST
After almost 5 years of silence, Swedish melodic death metallers ZEPHYRA is back with new music.
On August 16, the first of 2 new singles will be released. You can pre-save "Vortex Inside" here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/zephyra/vortex-inside-2
facebook.com/zephyraofficial
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
American thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has released another single, "Burned My Bridges", from their upcoming album, "I Am The Weapon", which will be released by AFM Records on September 13.Check out the single and pre-order the album: linktr.ee/FlotsamAndJetsam
TRIPTYKON AND KRISIUN CONFIRMED FOR MARYLAND DEATHFEST
TRIPTYKON, KRISIUN, ATROPHY, EXCEL and RAZOR are some of the latest additions to the 2025 line-up of Maryland Deathfest.The festival happens on May 22-25, 2025 in Baltimore, USA. Confirmed since earlier are ASPHYX, BENEDICTION, BLOOD RED THRONE, CENOTAPH, CRIPPLE BASTARDS, DARK FUNERAL, GENERAL SURGERY, LIK, NILE, OBITUARY, ORANGE GOBLIN, PARADISE LOST, SIGH, UNLEASHED etc.
More info: deathfests.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BLITZKRIEG
NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG are going to release a new, self-titled, album on September 6 via Mighty Music. The first single, "The Spider", is out today (July 5).bfan.link/the-spider | targetshop.dk/blitzkrieg | blitzkriegband.com | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH ERADICATOR
German thrashers ERADICATOR has released a new single, "The Paradox". The song is the title track of the forthcoming new studio album, to be released on September 20 through Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=lat7x_69CkU | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.de
NEW ALBUM WITH DALAPLAN IN AUGUST
Southern Swedish power pop band DALAPLAN will release a new album, "Delad Vårdnad", on August 23 via Beluga Records.Pre-order: belugarecords.com/products/dalaplan-delad-vardnad....
facebook.com/dalaplan
NEW SINGLE WITH ERIK LAZAROFF & HÖKARNA
Swedish rock band ERIK LAZAROFF & HÖKARNA has released a new single, "Guds Händer". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Öppen Ridå", which will be released on September 6.youtu.be/hQGD4oT1jhQ?si=xJnYSuayEButA3rL | inktr.ee/eriklazaroffochhokarna
IREFUL RELEASES NEW VIDEO
Italian thrashers IREFUL have just launched a visualizer-video for the song "Evil Genius", the second advance single from their upcoming debut album, "Agents Of Doom", which will be released on July 16 through Xtreem Music.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdBTJ4AwfI | facebook.com/irefulthrash | shop.xtreemmusic.com
SATOR ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES
Swedish rock veterans SATOR will do some shows here in Sweden this summer, both as a full band and acoustic as SATOR TRIO.
The dates can be found here: facebook.com/satorsweden
NEW SINGLE WITH HAMMERFALL
Swedish heavy metal band HAMMERFALL has released "Freedom", the third single from their upcoming album, "Avenge The Fallen", which is due on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.
youtu.be/v0lqqbSiD18 | hammerfall.net
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German metal blender BLUTGOTT has released a new single and video for "Drachenlegion (Balgeroth Version)". It's the first single from the upcoming 3CD album "Dracul Drakorgoth", which will be released by Metalville Records on September 20.youtube.com/watch?v=dlFK4vT-Ags | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.de
HEART FORCED TO POSTPONE UPCOMING TOUR
HEART's "Royal Flush" tour is postponed due to medical reasons.Singer Ann Wilson must undergo cancer treatment and therfor can't tour for the rest of 2024.
HEART plan to return to the stage in 2025.
Statement from Ann: facebook.com/officialannwilson
facebook.com/heart
NEW SINGLE WITH ECLIPSE
Swedish hard rockers ECLIPSE are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, "Megalomanium II", on September 20 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single and accompanying video, "The Spark", is out now.youtu.be/jt9YU2wfB2U?si=DISEcdKXKLrBPD9G | eclipsemerch.com
CRADLE OF FILTH ADD 4 NEW SHOWS TO EUROPEAN TOUR
British extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH have added 4 new dates to their upcoming "By Order of the Dragon" tour in Europe this winter. The new dates are:
Nov. 14 - Aarhus, Denmark
Nov. 18 - Prague, Czech Republic
Dec. 5 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dec. 8 - Tilburg, the Netherlands
More dates and tickets: cradleoffilth.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE has released "Lazy Sod", the third song from their upcoming album "=1", which will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC.youtu.be/bbkNm739ULA | deeppurple.com
NEW VIDEO FROM COMANIAC
Swiss thrash metallers COMANIAC presents the official music video for "Nothing But Lies", a track from their critically acclaimed album "None For All", out now via Wormholedeath Records.It has also been revealed that the album will be released in Japan on July 31.
youtu.be/cYQlxcpZsCU?si=V056v-KwYMBi4j6Q | comaniac.ch | wormholedeath.com | wormholedeath.jp
DEICIDE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have announced the "Banished By Sin" North American tour for this summer/fall. The trek, which will feature support from KRISIUN, INFERI and CLOAK, will launch on September 5 in Atlanta, Georgia and conclude on October 11 in Tampa, Florida. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 5.NEW ALBUM WITH BRANT BJORK TRIO
American desert rockers BRANT BJORK TRIO has set "Once Upon A Time In The Desert" as the title of their new album. No release date has been announced yet, but pre-order will go live on July 22.facebook.com/BrantBjorkOfficial
IGNITE COMES TO EUROPE
American melodic hardcore 5-piece IGNITE will embark on a European tour this summer, which will happen between July 20 to August 24.More info here: ignitebandofficial.com
SWEDISH SOLO DATES WITH CONNY BLOOM FROM ELECTRIC BOYS
Conny Bloom, frontman of Swedish hard rock veterans ELECTRIC BOYS, are going to do 2 solo dates in Sweden later this month. These dates are:
July 24 - Hôtel Eggers, Göteborg
July 25 - Svampen 58 Meter Upp, Örebro
Tickets: hoteleggers.se/eventkalender/toner.... | tickster.com/se/sv/events/58....
facebook.com/ConnyBloomOfficial
AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
Swedish death metal Vikings AMON AMARTH are sailing to Latin America for a short tour in October/November. They will visit Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Bolivia and Costa Rica. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 4.
The band will also play in Mexico on November 6. Tickets for that are on sale today (July 2).
More details and tickets: amonamarth.com/tour
ACCEPT TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025/2026
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025-2026. To mark this mammoth milestone, the band will be ringing in the band's golden birthday with a very unique anniversary tour at the end of 2025, and an anniversary album will be released in early 2026.
Read more about it: facebook.com/accepttheband
GIRLSCHOOL RECRUITS NEW BASSIST FOR SUMMER SHOWS
All female British hard rock veterans GIRLSCHOOL announce that Olivia Airey will perform with the band at their Summer 2024 shows. She takes over the bass from Tracey Lamb, who has left the band.
facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial | facebook.com/OliveAirey
JUNE 2024
TONY IOMMI PHOTO BOOK
Rufus Publications has announced "Iommi - The Photographs". Tony has collaborated with renowned photographer Ross Halfin to produce a 340-page luxury book encompassing the very earliest days of BLACK SABBATH through to his most recent partnership with the Birmingham Royal Ballet.Featuring exclusive written contributions from Sir Brian May, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and Philip Anselmo, the book will be available in both Standard and Deluxe signed limited editions.
Pre-order: rufuspublications.com/rufusbooks/iommi
facebook.com/tonyiomm
SICK OF IT ALL FRONTMAN LOU KOLLER DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL have canceled their summer European tour after vocalist Lou Koller was diagnosed with an esophageal tumor.Statement: instagram.com/sickofitallnyc
"Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" DOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASED IN AUGUST
Abramorama have announced that they have acquired global theatrical distribution rights to the full-length documentary "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" from Experience Hendrix L.L.C.Abramorama previously distributed 2 other Jimi Hendrix documentaries, "Electric Church" and the 2022 Grammy-nominated "Music, Money, Madness: Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui".
An August release is planned, starting in New York City at the Quad on August 9, 2024, followed by a global roll out.
The documentary chronicles the creation of the studio, rising from the rubble of a bankrupt Manhattan nightclub to becoming a state-of-the-art recording facility inspired by Hendrix's desire for a permanent studio. Electric Lady Studios was the first-ever artistowned commercial recording studio.
The documentary also includes never-before-seen footage and photos as well as track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as "Freedom", "Angel" and "Dolly Dagger" by recording engineer Eddie Kramer.
ajimihendrixvision.com
PENTAGRAM ANNOUNCE NEW LINE-UP
U.S. doom metal pioneers PENTAGRAM have revealed a brand new line-up for their upcoming new album and tours. Around legendary frontman and band founder Bobby Liebling comes the melodic power of guitarist Tony Reed - known for fronting Seattle rock stalwarts MOS GENERATOR as well as producing and engineering some of the modern heavy scene's cornerstone releases from ELECTRIC WIZARD to BLUES PILLS - and the sheer grooves of bassist John "Scooter" Haslip, also of MOS GENERATOR and formerly of SALTINE. The new lineup is rounded out by scene heavyweight and internationally renowned drummer Henry Vasquez of SAINT VITUS, SPIRIT CARAVAN, The SKULL/LEGION OF DOOM and SOURVEIN.PENTAGRAM recently signed to Heavy Psych Sounds for the reissue of the "Review Your Choices" and "Sub-Basement" albums as well as the long-awaited follow-up to the 2015 full-length "Curious Volume".
heavypsychsounds.com
NEW SINGLE WITH VICTORY
German hard rockers VICTORY has released a new single, "American Girl". The song comes from their upcoming album, "Circle Of Life", which will be in stores on September 13.
victory.bfan.link/american-girl | victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life | victory-band.com | facebook.com/afmrecords
BÖDEL HAS RELEASED A CASSETTE
The new Swedish crust punk band BÖDEL (with members from The CROWN, SUB ALERT, MÄHÄLIUM etc) has released a cassette, "Välkommen Till Avrättningen", with 6 songs and a intro. There's only 60 copies, and you can only get it from 1 of these: brustapes@gmail.com or mossliktapes@gmail.comThese tapes will sell out very fast, so be really quick if you want 1.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897
NEW SINGLE WITH DREAM EVIL
Swedish heavy metal band DREAM EVIL has released a new single/video for "Chosen Force", a song from their upcoming 7th studio album, "Metal Gods", to be released via Century Media Records on July 26.youtu.be/ZimV-khh__Q | dreamevil.lnk.to/MetalGods | dreamevil.se | centurymedia.com
NEW 7" WITH DENY
Swedish hardcore/punks DENY has just released a new 7" EP, "Call Of The Void", through Flyktsoda.facebook.com/flyktsodafanzine | facebook.com/Deny.hcpunk
NEW ALBUM WITH TRANSPORT LEAGUE IN OCTOBER
Swedish heavyweigth metal veterans TRANSPORT LEAGUE are back with a new album, "We Are Satans People", which will be released on October 4 by Black Lodge Records.Pre-order links can be found here: facebook.com/transportleague
NEW SINGLE WITH STRYPER
Christian heavy metal veterans STRYPER has released a new single, "End Of Days". Accompanied by a new lyric video, the track also helps announce the band's 40th-anniversary tour dates, which begin this fall. After an appearance at the Alive Music Festival in July, tour dates kick off September 11 in Greenville, Tennessee and conclude November 16 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.A full list of dates can be found here: stryper.com/tour
Check out the new song here: youtu.be/CAO-o9bOUyg
EXODUS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American thrash metal legends EXODUS are set to unleash their ferocious live show across North America with their "The Battle Of '24" tour. The trek marks the band's first headlining run in many years and will feature support from thrash metallers HAVOK, metallic hardcore outfit CANDY and crossover thrashers DEAD HEAT. The tour kicks off on November 2 in Tampa, Florida and will thrash across North America, ultimately concluding on December 7 in Los Angeles, California.
More details here: exodusattack.com/site/tour-dates
THE HIVES TO RELEASE COVERS EP
Swedish rockers The HIVES have announced a covers EP, "Tarred And Feathered", which will be released on Friday, June 28. It will feature songs originally recorded by FLASH & The PAN, Joy Ryder & Avis Davies, and ZERO BOYS. It will be available as a 7" vinyl and digital.
thehives.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TRIBULATION
Swedish metal band TRIBULATION has released a new single, "Saturn Coming Down".Tribulation.lnk.to/SaturnComingDown-SingleOP | facebook.com/TribulationSweden | centurymedia.com
BOB MALMSTRÖM COLLABORATES WITH RAPPERS
Finnish Swedish-singing hardcore/punks BOB MALMSTRÖM have teamed up with JAG, The DOGSHIT BOYS and John M.I.C. for a split 7" vinyl, which will be released on August 1 through Elitbolaget. The 4 songs will also be released digital on July 1.elitbolaget.com/bobmalmstrom/shop/shop.html
NEW ALBUM WITH THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE IN JULY
The CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE have announced that their new album, "Timescape", will be released worldwide on July 19 via BraveWords Records. The album contains completely original new tracks and some of Chris Slade's favourite covers.Chris Slade launched The CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE in 2012 to mark 50+ years as a professional rock drummer. He has a past with artists like AC/DC, ASIA, URIAH HEEP, Gary Moore, Tom Jones, Jimmy Page, MANNFRED MANN'S EARTHBAND, Michael Schenker etc.
youtu.be/LCV0hhmz_GA | smarturl.it/ChrisSladeTimeline | chrisslade.com | bravewordsrecords.com
ASPHYX, BENEDICTION, DARK FUNERAL AND OBITUARY CONFIRMED FOR MARYLAND DEATHFEST 2025
Maryland Deathfest has announced the first confirmed acts for MDF XX, which will happen on May 22-25, 2025 in Baltimore, USA. Among these artists are ASPHYX, BENEDICTION, BLOOD RED THRONE, CENOTAPH, CRIPPLE BASTARDS, DARK FUNERAL, GENERAL SURGERY, KAMPFAR, LIK, OBITUARY, ORANGE GOBLIN, NILE, PARADISE LOST, SIGH, UNLEASHED etc. And more will be announced soon..More details and tickets: deathfests.com
PANTERA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
PANTERA are coming to Europe in early 2025. The tour begins in Helsinki, Finland on January 21, and will last until February 15 when they play in Paris, France. Artist presale starts tomorrow, June 25. Public On-Sale: Friday, June 28.After that they will continue the tour in the UK and Ireland from February 18 to 25.
Dates & tickets: pantera.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH DARK TRANQUILLITY
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY have released "Not Nothing", the third single from their upcoming album "Endtime Signals", due out on August 16 via Century Media Records.youtu.be/dvqiEH6lM9g | linktr.ee/dtofficial
DEBUT ALBUM WITH PAUL DI'ANNO'S WARHORSE IN JULY
Paul Di'Anno's WARHORSE will release their self-titled debut album on July 19 via Bravewords Records.Check out "Here Comes The Night" for a first taste: youtu.be/vOUuZpZfQME
Pre-order: smarturl.it/Warhorse
bravewords.com
VIXEN ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER
VIXEN has recruited Rosa Laricchiuta (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, HEADPINS), as the band's new lead singer following the recent departure of Lorraine Lewis.Laricchiuta made her live debut with VIXEN on Friday night (June 21) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California alongside GREAT WHITE, SLAUGHTER and QUIET RIOT. VIXEN has more than a dozen more shows scheduled for the summer and early fall.
DOKKEN POSTPONES EUROPEAN SUMMER DATES
All scheduled DOKKEN European summer dates need to be postponed. Due to ongoing complications after extensive neck surgery and a recently fractured ankle, band leader/singer Don Dokken will not be able to stand for prolonged periods time nor travel overseas at this time.Don will do his best to make good in 2025.
facebook.com/DokkenOfficial
NEW SINGLE WITH THE MANGES
Italian punk rockers The MANGES has released a new version of "I Tried To Die Young", from their 2014 album "All Is Well". This new version was recorded live at Skaletta Rock Club in their hometown La Spezia on April 27, 2024.The song was originally written and performed by the recently passed folk singer Melanie Safka.
youtu.be/W2mnWsl4CEs?si=6ONyqBl5hPRDBqwT | facebook.com/themanges
NEW SINGLE WITH CHILDREN OF THE SÜN NEXT MONTH
Swedish retro rockers CHILDREN OF THE SÜN will release a new single, "Sugar (Shape Of A Gun)", on July 10 via their own label Lovely Eyes Records. It will be the first of 3 singles leading up to the release of their third studio album.facebook.com/Childrenofthesuun
NEW SONG WITH GHOST
GHOST surprise us with the release of a new song called "The Future Is A Foreign Land". The song is featured on the soundtrack to GHOST's debut film, "Rite Here Rite Now".
Due to the overwhelming demand, further theatrical dates have been added to the worldwide launch of "Rite Here Rite Now", which is now premiering in cinemas over 4 days on June 20, June 21, June 22 and June 23. The original motion picture soundtrack to "Rite Here Rite Now" will be released on July 26 via Loma Vista Recordings.
youtu.be/jSouAJ-DtPo | ritehereritenow.com
SCORPIONS BIOPIC IN THE WORKS
According to Deadline, a SCORPIONS biopic, called "Wind Of Change", is currently being developed and produced by ESX Entertainment, the company founded by actor, producer and former race car driver Ali Afshar.ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THOR
North American hard rock/heavy metal legend THOR (Jon Mikl Thor) releases his fifth video single, titled "Bring It On", from the recently released album "Ride of the Iron Horse".youtu.be/b1B0JRdcJbM | thorcentral.net
NEW SINGLE WITH LILLA KROGEN BAND
Borås, Sweden rock/song band LILLA KROGEN BAND has released a new single, "Smuts Från Viskan". It's available on Spotify.open.spotify.com/album/39vnnSU5zLFimc4cFncwuv.... | facebook.com/lillakrogenband
TANKARD PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
After more than 30 years, TANKARD drummer Olaf Sizzel announce his departure from the band at his own request.His successor is their FOH/sound engineer of many years, Gerd Lücking (HOLY MOSES, BONDED, VERITAS MAXIMUS, COURAGEOUS, LIGHTMARE), who has already filled in for Olaf a few times before.
Read more: facebook.com/tankardofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH BÖDEL NEXT MONTH
The new Swedish crust punk band BÖDEL (with members from SUB ALERT, The CROWN, MÄHÄLIUM etc) will release a new single, "Ett Folkmord Till Frukost", on July 27.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897
ACCEPT ADDS 4 DATES IN SPAIN
ACCEPT has added 4 more shows in Spain to their European tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21, and the new dates are:
Oct. 23 - Razzmatazz 1, Barcelona
Oct. 24 - La Riviera, Madrid
Oct. 25 - Gamma, Murcia
Oct. 26 - Totem, Villava, Pamplona
linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American punk rock veterans BAD RELIGION have announced North American tour dates for the fall. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 21.
Dates & tickets: badreligion.com/tour
NEW ALBUM WITH BLITZKRIEG IN SEPTEMBER
NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG will release a new album in September through Mighty Music. The first single will be released on July 5 together with all the album details (like title and release date).blitzkriegband.com | mightymusic.dk
GIRLSCHOOL PARTS WAYS WITH BASSIST TRACY LAMB
All female UK hard rock veterans GIRLSCHOOL have parted ways with bassist Tracy Lamb. This is the third time she has left the band.
facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial
KROKUS, MICHAEL MONROE, L.A. GUNS AND PRETTY MAIDS CONFIRMED FOR MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE
The annual Monsters Of Rock Cruise (MORC) is returning for its 13th year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises has announced the 5-day/5-night full-ship music charter will set sail March 10-15, 2025 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy and depart from the Port of Miami, Florida. Among the 35 artist that will perform live are Michael Schenker, KROKUS, EXTREME, Stephen Pearcy, QUEENSRŸCHE, Michael Monroe, L.A. GUNS, PRETTY MAIDS, VANDENBERG, FASTER PUSSYCAT, LYNCH MOB, VIXEN, ECLIPSE, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, ROSE TATTOO, The IRON MAIDENS etc.
More info and tickets: monstersofrockcruise.com
MICHAEL SCHENKER REVISITS UFO CLASSICS WITH ALL-STAR LINE-UP
Axl Rose (GUNS N' ROSES), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER), Joey Tempest (EUROPE), Roger Glover (DEEP PURPLE), Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW), Biff Byford (SAXON), Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Slash (GUNS N' ROSES), Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE), John Norum (EUROPE) and Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE) are among the musicians who appear on "My Years With UFO", the new album from Michael Schenker on which the legendary German guitarist revisits his classic years with UFO from 1972 to 1978. The 50th-anniversary LP will be released on September 20 via earMUSIC.More details: Schenker.lnk.to/MYWUID | facebook.com/MichaelSchenkerRocks
YET ANOTHER LIVE ALBUM WITH BLUE ÖYSTER CULT IN AUGUST
Following their triumphant 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT delivers another electrifying performance, featuring the full "Tyranny and Mutation" album live."50th Anniversary Live - Second Night" was recorded during their historic 3-night stint at Sony Hall in New York City, and it will be released on August 9 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Check out "7 Screaming Diz-Busters (Live)" for a first taste: youtu.be/aZozYncl6oA
Pre-order the album: ffm.to/boc50thsecondnight.OFP
linktr.ee/frontiersrecords | facebook.com/blueoystercult
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Yngwie Malmsteen will be embarking on a new U.S. tour to celebrate 40 years as a solo artist. This tour will happen from late September to November.Yngwie is also coming to Europe this week.
All dates can be found here: yngwiemalmsteen.com/tour
GWAR ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH DARK FUNERAL, SQUID PISSER AND CANCER BATS
Shock rock legends GWAR will embark on "The Stoned Age Tour" this fall in support of their most recent album, "The New Dark Ages". The trek will launch on October 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada at House Of Blues and then wrap up the tour on November 20 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Brooklyn Bowl. The tour features support from Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL and hardcore noise machine SQUID PISSER along with CANCER BATS picking up select dates.Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21. Pre-sales begin tomorrow Tuesday, June 18.
Dates & tickets: gwar.net
LACUNA COIL PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL have parted ways with guitarist Diego Cavallotti.Cavallotti joined LACUNA COIL in 2016, initially as a fill-in guitarist following the departure of Marco "Maus" Biazzi.
LACUNA COIL are currently working on material for a new album. All future live plans remain unchanged.
facebook.com/lacunacoil
AIRBOURNE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE are going on a European tour in early 2025, which will last from January 30 to March 29. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 19.More details: facebook.com/airbournerock
NEKROMANTIX FORCED TO CANCEL
Due to an emergency situation that required a member to fly home, psychobilly veterans NEKROMANTIX has been forced to cancel the remaining shows on the current tour. This will affect all shows from June 16 to June 23.facebook.com/Nekromantix
CROSSFIRE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
Dublin thrashers CROSSFIRE will do 3 dates in the UK in July. These dates are:July 12 - The Gryphon, Bristol
July 13 - The Devil's Dog, Birmingham
July 14 - The Dev, London
A second part will be announced soon, and will include an exclusive Scottish date at Hordes X in Dundee in September.
Tickets: ukthrashers.org/crossfire-switch-to-reset-uk-tour-tickets
facebook.com/Crossfirebandthrash
NEW SINGLE WITH ORDEN OGAN
Dark power metal band ORDEN OGAN have unleashed their powerful new single "Conquest". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "The Order Of Fear", which will be released digitally on July 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. CD and LP will be available on August 2.youtube.com/watch?v=clVBkjmU2F0 | ordenogan.rpm.link/theorderoffearPR | ordenogan.de | reigningphoenixmusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH ANVIL
Canadian heavy metal veterans ANVIL has released yet another single, "World Of Fools", from their upcoming album, "One And Only", which will be released on June 28 through AFM Records.
anvil.bfan.link/world-of-fools | anvil.bfan.link/one-and-only | facebook.com/anvilmetal | shop.afm-records.de
NEW RECORDS WITH SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG LATER THIS YEAR
Sockiplast Records will release 2 12" vinyls with Swedish punk rock veterans SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG in late fall. 1 of the records will be a collection with all songs from their 5 first singles, and the other will have new material.facebook.com/sockiplastrecords | facebook.com/groups/243550855755359/user/100036470328721
REFUSED FRONTMAN DENNIS LYXZÉN RECOVERING FROM MASSIVE HEART ATTACK
REFUSED frontman Dennis Lyxzén has suffered a massive heart attack, forcing the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance on Friday (June 14) at Stockholm, Sweden's Rosendal Garden Party.
When REFUSED's participation in Rosendal Garden Party was first announced in March, the show was being billed as the band's final festival show in their home country.
Statement from Dennis: instagram.com/dennislyxzen
NEW LIVE ALBUM/DVD WITH THE DAMNED IN SEPTEMBER
In October 2020, over 40 years after the founding members parted ways, The DAMNED announced a series of reunion shows with the original line-up consisting of Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies. However, due to the pandemic, they were forced to postpone the shows until 2022.
November 3, 2022, saw the band performing at the fully packed O2 Apollo in Manchester, U.K., delivering an energetic 21-song set drawn from the first 2 albums, the 1977's "Damned Damned Damned" and "Music For Pleasure", the only albums to feature the 4 founding members.
This legendary reunion show is now becoming available for the very first time worldwide on September 13, 2024. "AD 2022 - Live In Manchester" will be made available digitally for download and streaming, in all traditional stores on 180g black double vinyl, packed in a premium-quality gatefold jacket, as well as on a limited double-CD+DVD deluxe edition, featuring the video of the full Manchester show on DVD and the reunion show in Birmingham as exclusive audio bonus on CD 2.
Get a first taste: youtu.be/cDHRHFtwBQQ
More info: facebook.com/OfficialDamned
PANTERA ANNOUNCES UK/IRELAND TOUR
PANTERA has announced its first U.K. and Ireland tour in more than 20 years.The reformed band, consisting of classic-line-up members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums), will follow up its appearance at this coming weekend's Download festival with a return trip in February 2025.
Tickets go on sale June 21, and various pre-sale and VIP options are also available.
Dates: facebook.com/watch/?v=384194531324124
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SABATON
JUDAS PRIEST have announced leg 2 of their "Invincible Shield" tour with special guest SABATON. The heavy metal legends will take over new markets in North America this fall with an additional 23 performances.The tour kicks off on September 13 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec and makes stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Omaha, Nebraska; Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Los Angeles, California; Phoenix, Arizona and more before wrapping up with 3 shows in Texas on October 22, 24 and 26.
Full ticketing and tour dates are available here: judaspriestinvincibleshield.com
NEW SINGLE WITH CITY SAINTS IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish punk rockers CITY SAINTS will release a cover of "I Fought The Law" by Sonny Curtis on June 28.
facebook.com/citysaintsgbg
MIKE TRAMP TO RELEASE "Songs Of White Lion Vol. II"
Danish singer Mike Tramp (ex-WHITE LION) will release "Songs Of White Lion Vol. II" on August 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "Lights And Thunder", is out now.The album consist of re-recordings of songs by WHITE LION, written between 1983-1990.
youtu.be/jxiDZ87KNeE | ffm.to/miketrampwhitelionii | frontiers.shop
THE SAINTS ARE BACK
Australian punk rock pioneers The SAINTS have announced an Australian tour in November with a new 5-piece line-up, more than 50 years after their rough beginnings.Joining founding guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay will be singer Mark Arm (MUDHONEY). Arm replaces the original singer and primary lyricist, Chris Bailey, who died in April 2022. Behind them will be the former SUNNYBOYS bass player Peter Oxley, and Mick Harvey (Nick Cave & The BAD SEEDS) will play additional guitar.
NEW SINGLE WITH DEF LEPPARD FEATURING TOM MORELLO
"Just Like 73" is a new single with DEF LEPPARD featuring Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE). It's available now for streaming and download, but will also be released as a 7" vinyl on August 2.defleppard.lnk.to/JUSTLIKE-73 | defleppard.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BODY COUNT
BODY COUNT - the hardcore/metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T - has released the official music video for "Psychopath", its first new single since 2020's "Bum-Rush", which won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The new track also features FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY vocalist Joe Badolato."Psychopath" is taken from BODY COUNT's upcoming album, "Merciless".
youtu.be/3kzTeaw0bbQ
M:40 ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
Swedish crust punks M:40 are going to Germany in September for a short tour (5 dates). After that they will play in Göteborg, Sweden on September 10.Dates can be found here: facebook.com/m40band
TYKETTO, BLITZKRIEG, WOLF AND ARTILLERY CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE 2025
Danish hard rock and heavy metal festival Nordic Noise have announced the schedule for next year. Among the confirmed bands are TYKETTO, BLITZKRIEG, WOLF, ARTILLERY, MANTICORA, STATEMENT etc.
The festival happens on May 9-10, 2025 at Kometen in Hvidovre, Copenhagen.
More info: nordicnoise.dk
PUNK PARTY AT LISEBERG IN AUGUST
The amusement park Liseberg in Göteborg, Sweden will have a punk weekend with 4 Swedish bands on the small stage.
Aug. 2 - VÄRLDEN BRINNER and MIMIKRY.
Aug. 3 - TROUBLEMAKERS and TRUBBEL.
More info: liseberg.se
BOURBON BOYS ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES
Swedish country rockers BOURBON BOYS (with Pär Hulkoff from RAUBTIER) will do some tour dates in Sweden this summer.
Dates here: facebook.com/bourbonboys
TONY IOMMI IS WORKING ON SOLO ALBUM
During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi confirmed that he is working on material for a new solo LP.Tony also revealed that he is working on a new solo song to go along with the upcoming release of his second signature cologne, which will be another collaboration with Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff.
fullmetaljackie.com
FLOGGING MOLLY ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Celtic punk rockers FLOGGING MOLLY are going on a U.S. tour in the fall with special guests The RUMJACKS.
The tour will begin on September 24 in Minneapolis, MA and will last until October 13 when they hit the stage at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA.
Dates & tickets: floggingmolly.com/tour
THE EXPLOITED, UK SUBS, PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES, CHELSEA, 999 AND DEAD BOYS CONFIRMED FOR LA PUNK INVASION 2025
LA Punk Invasion has announced its lineup for 2025, and among the artists are The EXPLOITED, UK SUBS, PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES, CHELSEA, 999, DEAD BOYS etc.LA Punk Invasion will take place on March 15, 2025 at The Belasco and Mayan theatres in Los Angeles.
More info: instagram.com/official_punkinvasionla
THE EXPLOITED ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Scottish punk legends The EXPLOITED has announced European tour dates from late June to late November.The dates can be found here: facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
DANKO JONES, SWEDISH EROTICA AND MILE CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
DANKO JONES, SWEDISH EROTICA and MILE have been confirmed for Skogsröjet, a rock festival in Rejmyre (outside Norrköping), Sweden which happens on August 1-3.
Among the other confirmed acts are The CULT, ACCEPT, The DARKNESS, MR. BIG, DRAGONFORCE, Axel Rudi Pell, DOKKEN, VANDENBERG, ALCATRAZZ, PAIN, GIRLSCHOOL, GRAVEYARD, SATOR, ELECTRIC BOYS, The GEMS etc.
More info: skogsrojet.se
BEYOND PINK, EPA AND SWORDWIELDER CONFIRMED FOR FRAGILE MOUNTAIN
BEYOND PINK, EPA, SWORDWIELDER, The DEADS, KRÅKSTAD, POPPETS and RADAR are some of the latest to be confirmed for the Fragile Mountain punk and hardcore festival.The festival take place in Göteborg, Sweden on August 1-3. Among the other acts are DISORDER, GBG PUNX, LAUTSTÜRMER, DOGFIGHT, CIVIL OLYDNAD, P-NISSARNA, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, ZOMBIEKRIG, KARDBORREBANDET, LIVSTID etc.
More info: fragilemountain.rocks
NEW ALBUM WITH HELVETETS PORT IN SEPTEMBER
Swedish heavy metal band HELVETETS PORT will return with their third full-length, "Warlords", on September 6. It will be released by High Roller Records.
facebook.com/HelvetetsPort | hrrecords.de
TESTAMENT TO RE-RELEASE 2 FIRST ALBUMS
On July 12, San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends TESTAMENT will release the remastered versions of their 2 first albums, "The Legacy" and "The New Order", both digitally and on vinyl via Nuclear Blast Records.Remastered versions of "Over The Wall" from "The Legacy (Remastered 2024)" and "Into The Pit" from "The New Order (Remastered 2024)" are now available to be streamed on all platforms as well as a video visualizer.
youtu.be/yHu3f_uZqvM | youtu.be/cvAV9AgJ7q0 | facebook.com/testamentlegions | facebook.com/nuclearblastrecords
CACTUS RELEASES NEW VIDEO
American blues rock veterans CACTUS has released their album "Temple of Blues - Influences & Friends" via Cleopatra Records. And a new music video for the track "One Way...Or Another", that features both dUg Pinnick and Ted Nugent in the video, is out now.youtu.be/wvH14zQP1is | cleorecs.com/search?q=cactus+temple+of+blues | orcd.co/cactus_templeofblues | cactusrocks.net
NEW VIDEO WITH LŸNX
Canadian hard rockers LŸNX has released a lyric video for "Pull The Trigger", a song taken from their latest album, "Claws Out", which was released in May.youtu.be/2H0A2aAeUzY?si=FBsI-j9AUHObJFHu | getlynxed.bandcamp.com
DIO TO RELEASE "The Complete Donington Collection" IN JULY
On July 19, Niji Entertainment and BMG will release "The Complete Donington Collection", a limited-edition 5-LP box set housing DIO's classic Castle Donington '83 and Castle Donington '87 performances at the Monsters Of Rock festival in the U.K., both on 2-LP 180-gram vinyl with an etching on Side D, as well as the limited picture disc double dose of Donington '83 and '87.
30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF DARK FUNERAL's DEBUT RECORD
In 1994 Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL released their first, self-titled, mini-CD. Now the time has come for a 30th Anniversary Edition of this record, with both the original recording and re-recordings of all 4 songs."Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)" will be released on August 9 via Century Media Records on CD, LP and digital. The first single, a re-recording of "Open The Gates", is out now.
Stream the single and pre-order: darkfuneral.lnk.to/DarkFuneral-30thAnniversaryEdition
darkfuneral.se
KRYPTOS CANCEL ALL UPCOMING SHOWS DUE TO STOLEN GEAR
On July 5, Indian heavy metal band KRYPTOS unleashes their new studio offering, "Decimator", via AFM Records. In support of their forthcoming album, the band was gearing up for a series of live dates in Europe as well as their first-ever headlining tour in Australia, which has now been postponed to 2025. This because all their guitars, pedalboards, drumkit and other stage equipment was stolen by their Czech tourvan driver in May, who sold everything to a pawn shop in Prague.A lyric video for their new single, the album opening track, "Sirens of Steel", is out today (June 7).
kryptos.bfan.link/sirens-of-steel | shop.afm-records.de/kryptos | kryptosindia.bandcamp.com
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
English punk rock legends The DAMNED have announced a few European tour dates for November/December.
The band will be playing with their "classic 80s lineup", which is made up of Dave Vanian, Paul Gray, Captain Sensible, and Rat Scabies. This will be their first time playing Europe together in 35 years. Tickets go on sale on June 7.
The 4 dates can be found here: facebook.com/OfficialDamned
NEBULA BASSIST RANCH IS DEAD
American desert rockers NEBULA has announced the passing of their dear friend and bassist Ranch.Due to this tragic loss, the NEBULA tour has been canceled.
facebook.com/NebulaBand
NEW SINGLE WITH DESTRUCTION
German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION has released a hard-hitting new single, "No Kings - No Masters", along with an accompanying music video. This release will be available on a 2-track 12" vinyl in a very limited fan edition and will contain the new single and a cover version of ACCEPT's classic track "Fast As A Shark". The 12" will be released next month through Napalm Records.Stay tuned for more news about an upcoming album, due in early 2025.
youtu.be/_ctRQ465GLE | facebook.com/destruction | napalmrecords.com
MC5 TO RELEASE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 53 YEARS
earMUSIC will release the first new music from Detroit rockers MC5 in more than 50 years (following 1971's "High Time") with the album "Heavy Lifting" due on October 18 - 1 day prior to the band's induction into 2024's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where they will receive the "Musical Excellence Award"."Heavy Lifting" features guitar and vocals by founding MC5 member Wayne Kramer, who also co-wrote 12 of the album's 13 songs together with Oakland singer/songwriter Brad Brooks. Prolific for 5 decades, Kramer was the last remaining active member of MC5. He passed away suddenly in February, followed by the death of drummer Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson in May.
The album's debut track, "Boys Who Play With Matches", is out now.
youtu.be/wl3NMXG_shI
STEVEN ADLER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler has announced a series of North American tour dates for this summer.The trek will kick off on June 8 in Fargo, North Dakota and is currently scheduled to conclude on August 2 in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Joining Adler are guitarists Michael Thomas and Alistair James, bassist Christian Sturba and singer Ariel Kamin.
The dates are:
June 08 - Fargo, ND at Happy Harry's RibFest
June 22 - Umatilla, OR at Umatilla Landing Days
June 28 - Sayreville, NJ at Starland Ballroom
June 29 - Dundalk, MD at Dundalk Heritage Fair
June 30 - Hopeville, VA at The Beacon Theatre
July 12 - Pickerington, OH at Picktown Palooza 2024
July 13 - Marietta, OH at Adelphia Summer Concert Series
Aug. 02 - Jefferson City, MO at '80s Rock Invasion Live at Promenade Pavilion
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH SKID ROW IN SEPTEMBER
SKID ROW will release their first official live album and concert film, "Skid Row - Live In London", hitting everywhere on September 20.Check out "Slave To The Grind" for a first taste: youtube.com/watch?v=lkT9wWZAopk
Pre-order or pre-save: skidrow.lnk.to/liveinlondon
More info and tour dates: skidrow.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BABYLON A.D.
American hard rockers BABYLON A.D. has released the title track of their latest album, "Rome Wasn't Build In A Day", as a single. It's the second single from the album.youtu.be/WnS10thTiOI | smarturl.it/Rome | babylonadband.com | perrisrecords.com
NEW SINGLE WITH COMANIAC
Swizz thrashers COMANIAC has released a animated lyric video for their song "Long Life Doll", taken from their album "None For All", which will be released on a CD special edition featuring 2 bonus tracks via Wormholedeath Records on June 28.youtu.be/9BiC02v-U8Q?si=OkD3MQBUp6Ubm_EG | music.imusician.pro/a/IC8H6Gxf | tinyurl.com/NoneForAll | comaniac.ch | wormholedeath.com
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS CANCEL TOPFEST
Due to reasons beyond the band's control, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have to cancel its performance at TopFest at the end of June. However, they will be making another announcement regarding another Slovakian festival ASAP.
facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS
NEW SINGLE WITH THE RIPTIDE RATS
Swedish instrumental surf rockers The RIPTIDE RATS has released a new single, "Rat Stomp!". It's the second single from the "Shed Sessions" series, and it's said to be more rock n roll.youtu.be/7TKOC6a8NcI?si=jn9EkOideua_oeqE | facebook.com/theriptiderats
BOMBUS SIGNS WITH BLACK LODGE RECORDS
Swedish metal heavy rockers BOMBUS has inked a deal with Black Lodge Records, and will release their 5th full-length and long-awaited album, "Your Blood", later this year.
facebook.com/bombusmusic | facebook.com/blacklodgerecords
AUTOGRAMM ANNOUNCES U.S. DATES
American post-punk/power pop band AUTOGRAMM are going to do 4 shows in Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Cleveland in July.Dates: facebook.com/autogrammband
THE DWARVES TO RELEASE MINI-LP
American punk rock veterans The DWARVES have announced a new release, called "The Dwarves Keep It Reel", which is a mini-LP. Pre-order starts on Friday, June 7. No release date has been announced yet..The DWARVES are headed to Europe in July. They will land in the Netherlands in mid-July and trek around the continent and the UK until early August.
Pre-order: dwarves.merchtable.com
Tour dates: facebook.com/TheDwarves
PRIMAL FEAR SIGNS WITH RPM
German heavy metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR has signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).The band is currently working on a new studio album.
facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial | facebook.com/ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial
BUZZCOCKS ANNOUNCES MORE NORTH AMERICAN DATES
It seems like UK punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS has added some more dates in USA and Canada in September. This time with LOVECRIMES as support act. Tickets on sale Thursday, June 6.They will also do a U.S. tour with DESCENDENTS the same month.
More details: buzzcocks.com/events
MARDUK ANNOUNCES ANOTHER EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish black metal legends MARDUK have announced Part 2 of their "Memento Mori Europa" tour. It will take place in October/November together with VALKYRJA, IMPALEMENT and UNDEAD.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/Mardukofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH HAMMERFALL
Swedish heavy metal band HAMMERFALL has released a new single, "The End Justifies". This classic HAMMERFALL anthem is the second single from the band's upcoming album, "Avenge The Fallen", due on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.
youtu.be/ktA2Ui79mUE | facebook.com/hammerfall
BABYMETAL ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL has announced a fall 2024 headline tour across North America, with support from SCENE QUEEN on select dates. The 15-date trek will kick off on Tuesday, November 5 in Orlando, Florida at the Hard Rock Orlando, with additional stops in Charlotte, Madison, New York, Oklahoma City and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, December 3 in Anaheim, California at the House Of Blues.Tickets will be available starting with Citi and American Express presales in select markets beginning Tuesday, June 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, June 7 at: livenation.com
Dates: youtu.be/MJMVZPOS7Gg or babymetal.com
GLEN MATLOCK ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Original SEX PISTOLS bassist Glen Matlock are going on a solo tour in the UK in November.Dates here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063566290886
NEW SINGLE WITH DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE release a new single and video, "Pictures Of You", on Wednesday, June 5.The song comes from their upcoming album, "=1", which will be released on July 19.
Pre-save the single: deeppurple.lnk.to/pictures
deeppurple.com
NIGHTRAGE PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER, OLD MEMBER RETURN
George Stamoglou has announced his departure from Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE, for personal reasons. The band's longtime friend and former member Fotis Benardo (NIGHTFALL, SiXforNinE, ex-SEPTICFLESH) is returning into the band ranks after 20 years to take over as the new drummer.Read more: facebook.com/nightrageofficial
DISCHARGE ANNOUNCES SPANISH TOUR DATES
English d-beat hardcore/punk pioneers DISCHARGE are going down to Spain for 3 shows in November. These dates are:
Nov. 7 - Sala Copérnico, Madrid (support tba)
Nov. 8 - Estraperlo Club, Badalona (w/ AVERN, NAFRA)
Nov. 9 - Jimmy Jazz Gasteiz, Gasteiz (w/ RAT-ZINGER, SANNGRE)
Ticket links: facebook.com/Dischargeofficial
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
After playing stages across the globe for the last year, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have today (June 3) announced their final North American 2024 shows of their "The End Is Nero" tour. Kicking off at Boston's MGM Music Hall @ Fenway, the newly added headline dates will include stops in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Madison.Presale begins Tuesday, June 4. All tickets will be available at the general on-sale on Friday, June 7.
The newly announced dates are:
Sep. 28 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall @ Fenway
Oct. 01 - Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady Music Center
Oct. 02 - Chicago, IL - Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island
Oct. 04 - Madison, WI - Breese Stevens Field
facebook.com/watch/QOTSA
THE SEX PISTOLS AND FRANK CARTER TO PERFORM "Never Mind The Bollocks" TO SAVE BUSH HALL
Frank Carter and The SEX PISTOLS' Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones are uniting to save historic music venue Bush Hall in West London with 2 shows on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14. The SEX PISTOLS will be joined by frontman Frank Carter at Bush Hall to perform SEX PISTOLS' iconic 1977 album "Never Mind The Bollocks" in full. Funds raised from these unmissable gigs will go directly towards preserving this revered independent London venue. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, June 5 at: livenation.co.uk/artist-frank-carter-and-sex-pistols..
BON JOVI's "You Give Love A Bad Name" SURPASSES 1 BILLION STREAMS ON SPOTIFY
BON JOVI's "You Give Love A Bad Name" has joined Spotify's "Billions Club". It is the second BON JOVI song to reach the milestone after "Livin' On A Prayer" achieved the feat in January 2023.twitter.com/JoviUpdates
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEZ KANE FEATURING DANNY REXON
English melodic rock queen Chez Kane have teamed up with Swedish singer Danny Rexon (CRAZY LIXX) for a new stand alone single, "Don't Cry Wolf". It will be released on Monday, June 3.Pre-save: ffm.to/chezkanewolf
facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist | facebook.com/DannyRexon
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Pop punk veterans The UNDERTONES will be touring in Europe in September and November. Most dates will be in Germany, but there's also a few in Belgium, the Netherlands, France etc.Dates & tickets: theundertones.com
COMPILATION RECORD WITH TATUERADE SNUTKUKAR
80s hardcore/punk band TATUERADE SNUTKUKAR, from Gothenburg, Sweden, will have a discography record released in June by F.O.A.D. Records. It will be titled "Complete Noise 1982-1986... In Gothenburg everybody can hear you scream". And just as the title says, this LP will include all their recordings, including their cult demotape "Hardcore Trash '83", all existing compilation tracks, plus a bonus CD with rehearsals and live sessions - A total of 56 songs of raw, angry and noisey hardcore/punk.youtu.be/ZoDkX-xb-V0?si=y5TH-SUu99WkAHvQ | foadrecords.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DREAM EVIL
Swedish heavy metal band DREAM EVIL has set "Metal Gods" as the title of their new album, and the title track has been released as the first single/video.The album will be released through Century Media Records on July 26.
youtu.be/bQhp1mmraKQ | dreamevil.lnk.to/MetalGods | facebook.com/DreamEvilOfficial | centurymedia.com
MAY 2024
NEW SINGLE WITH ELECTRIC GUITARS
Danish power rockers ELECTRIC GUITARS has released a new single, "Speed Of Sound"The band has also announced a Danish tour in November/December with special guests BLACK OAK COUNTY. Tickets on sale today (May 31).
Dates and ticket link: facebook.com/ElectricGuitarsDK
DUFF McKAGAN ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES) is celebrating today's release of his double live record "Tenderness Live In Los Angeles" by announcing the U.S. leg of his "Lighthouse Tour '24" in support of his critically acclaimed latest studio album "Lighthouse". Beginning November 4 at Boston, Massachsetts's Paradise and ends November 20 at Seattle, Washington's Showbox. The artist pre-sale begins on June 4 and general tickets go on sale June 7.Before that he will be on tour in Europe from September 30 to October 22.
Tour dates and other details: facebook.com/duffmckagan
RHAPSODY OF FIRE RELEASES NEW VIDEO
Italian symphonic power metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE are celebrating the release of their new studio album, "Challenge The Wind" (AFM Records), with a lyric video for their final single, the album closing track "Masterd by the Dark".youtu.be/iZIaaBrW3UE?si=KiSE1nnHDTYWO1c_ | rhapsodyoffire.com | rhapsodyoffire.bfan.link/challenge-the-wind
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUES PILLS
Swedish heavy rockers BLUES PILLS has released a new song, "Top Of The Sky", which is inspired by a Chinese rooftopper. The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Birthday", which will be released on August 2.youtu.be/RDQRPVuOf1M?si=IGaODTayMktnPKH6 | bluespills.lnk.to/BirthdayAlbum | bluespills.com
HEART CANCEL EUROPEAN TOUR
Reunited rock legends HEART have been forced to cancel all their upcoming European performances.In late May (which is now), singer Ann Wilson will undergo a time-sensitive but routine medical procedure for which minimum recovery time is 6 weeks.
The European leg of the "Royal Flush" tour was scheduled to kick off on June 20 and run through July 12, consisting of several festival appearances and headlining shows with support from SQUEEZE.
facebook.com/heart
NEW SONG WITH DRAGONFORCE
Power metal veterans DRAGONFORCE have teamed up with "Brawl Stars", a hit multiplayer mobile game with over 1 billion downloads, to celebrate a brand new character entering the game with an electrifying new song, "A Draco Tale", and music video.Rocking his way into the "Brawl Stars" universe from today, Draco is the game's first guitar-wielding Legendary Brawler.
youtu.be/R1hiRWjRJVk
BUZZCOCKS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH DESCENDENTS
English punk rock veterans BUZZCOCKS will team up with American punk rockers DESCENDENTS for a U.S. tour in September. GRUMPSTER will be joining them on all dates.Dates: facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
VIXEN HAS FOUND A NEW SINGER
All-female American hard rock veterans VIXEN let us all know that they has already found a new singer for the band. But they didn't want to reveal who it is. Former singer Janet Gardner says that she is not rejoining VIXEN.Singer Lorraine Lewis left the band a few days ago.
Read more and see upcoming tour dates: facebook.com/Vixen
NEW SINGLE WITH KITTIE
Extreme metallers KITTIE has released the official music video for the band's new single, "One Foot In The Grave". The new track is the 4th to be released from KITTIE's long-awaited new studio album, "Fire", their first in over 13 years, due on June 21 via Sumerian Records.youtu.be/fxxUnxwTryc
LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR FLOGGING MOLLY'S SALTY DOG CRUISE
The line-up for the 2025 edition of FLOGGING MOLLY's Salty Dog cruise has been revealed. The ship will set sail between February 17-22, 2025 with artists like FLOGGING MOLLY, The GASLIGHT ANTHEM (port show kick-off), The LIVING END, ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES, The BRONX, The AGGROLITES, GOOD RIDDANCE, STREET DOGS, SPRINTS etc.
facebook.com/floggingmolly
L.A. GUNS SIGNS WITH CLEOPATRA RECORDS
L.A. hard rock legends L.A. GUNS has signed with Cleopatra Records, and a brand new studio album with the band is the first thing they will release. More news soon..lagunsmusic.com | cleopatrarecords.com
NEW SINGLE WITH FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
American thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release a new single and video, "Primal", on Friday, May 31.youtu.be/HnFNVqyZwYg?si=HYSAvF2KqrlPW6ue | linktr.ee/FlotsamAndJetsam | facebook.com/afmrecords
NEW 7" EP WITH HIRAX THIS SUMMER
American thrash veterans HIRAX are going to release a 7" EP, "Faster Than Death", together with Doomentia Records. It will include the first 4 tracks from their upcoming full-length album, with the same title. The EP will be available on their upcoming European tour with EXUMER in August, and from doomentia.comI still haven't figured out when the album is going to be released..
More details and tour dates: facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
NEW ALBUM WITH NILE IN AUGUST
American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th album, "The Underworld Awaits Us All", due out August 23 via Napalm Records. It will be their first new album in 5 years.In celebration of this announcement, NILE have dropped the album's first new single, "Chapter For Not Being Hung Upside Down On A Stake In The Underworld And Made To Eat Feces By The Four Apes", alongside a new official music video.
NILE recently announced a full European tour for September 2024, followed by a Japan tour in October 2024. The band was also just confirmed for Maryland Deathfest 2025, and will make 2 festival appearances this summer.
youtu.be/CmwqMQ2g0NQ | facebook.com/nilecatacombs | facebook.com/napalmrecords
NEW SINGLE WITH GREENLEAF
Swedish heavy rockers GREENLEAF release a quite unusual video in a tongue-in-cheek style mockumentary for the track "Different Horses" as the final single from their forthcoming full-length, "The Head & The Habit", which will be released on June 21 via Magnetic Eye Records.
youtu.be/ZdB0HzZ6oNQ?si=SCXUrw7vNYdeNp73 | lnk.spkr.media/greenleaf-head-habit | facebook.com/greenleafrocks
MINDLESS SINNER SIGNS WITH HIGH ROLLER RECORDS
Swedish heavy metal band MINDLESS SINNER have signed with High Roller Records, and will release a new album, titled "Metal Merchants", in October. More details will be announced soon..facebook.com/mindlesssinnerofficial | facebook.com/hrrecords
AMYL & THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES MORE EURO/UK TOUR DATES
Australian punk rockers AMYL & THE SNIFFERS are coming back to Europe and the UK in November. Tickets on sale this Friday, May 31.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
NEW SINGLE WITH ECLIPSE
Swedish melodic hard rockers ECLIPSE will release a new single, "Falling To My Knees", on Wednesday, May 29.Pre-save: ffm.to/eclipsefallingtomyknees
facebook.com/EclipseSweden
ANTHRAX'S FRANK BELLO TO PLAY BASS FOR SATYRICON
Norwegian black metal veterans SATYRICON have recruited Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) to play bass for the band for their upcoming European festival appearances, including next month's Sweden Rock Festival in Sweden, Mystic Festival in Poland, Hellfest in France and Tons Of Rock in Norway.
Read more: instagram.com/satyriconofficial
MISFITS GOES TO TEXAS
MISFITS (featuring Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Van Frankenstein), have announced a show in Texas. They will be playing on August 10 a the Moody Center. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, REVEREND HORTON HEAT and AGNOSTIC FRONT will be joining them. Tickets go on sale on May 31.instagram.com/officialmisfits
ONSLAUGHT TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM IN 2025
For the very first time throughout 2025 British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT will perform their ground-breaking debut album, "Power From Hell", live in its entirety and in the original track order. These special shows will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the album.In addition, over the next 12 months, ONSLAUGHT will be releasing 2 very special albums that pay homage to their punk/thrash origins.
Read more: facebook.com/onslaughtuk
DEBUT ALBUM WITH KRIGSSTIGEN NEXT MONTH
Swedish punk band KRIGSSTIGEN will release their full-length debut, "Samling I Särklass", on June 8 through Kamel Records.Pre-order: tidenstempo.com
linktr.ee/krigsstigen
W.A.S.P. TO PERFORM ENTIRE DEBUT ALBUM ON UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
August 17, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this classic heavy metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish, on their North American tour this fall.The 39-city run kicks off on Saturday, October 26 in San Luis Obispo, CA, making stops across North America in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, Minneapolis, MN, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Orlando, FL and more before wrapping up on Saturday, December 14 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA.
Tickets will be available starting with the Artist presale beginning May 29. Additional presales will run throughout the week with all presales ending Thursday, May 30. The general on sale will begin Friday, May 31 at: waspnation.com
Special guests will be DEATH ANGEL and UNTO OTHERS.
NEW ALBUM WITH WALLOP IN JULY
German heavy metal band WALLOP has signed with MDD Records, and the band's third album, "Hell On Wheels", will be released on July 11.The band features former GRAVE DIGGER drummer Stefan Arnold.
Pre-order: mdd-records.de/wallop or amzn.to/4bHuaQR
wallop.eu
SECOND SINGLE WITH EX-TORCH SINGER DAN DARK
Swedish heavy metal singer Dan Dark (ex-TORCH) has released his second solo single, "Bittersweat", taken from his forthcoming debut album, "Dark Avenger".youtube.com/watch?v=jSkprXP_gDE | facebook.com/DanDarkRock
NIGHTRAGE TO PLAY IN TOKYO
Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE will return to Tokyo, Japan for 2 shows on October 23-24. This will be their first shows there in 11 years. There will be different songs each night, and they will have a special guest drummer at these shows.facebook.com/nightrageofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH ERIK LAZAROFF & HÖKARNA IN SEPTEMBER
Swedish rock band ERIK LAZAROFF & HÖKARNA will release their second album, "Öppen Ridå", on September 6 via Laz Records.You can pre-order the LP here: eriklazaroffochhokarna.bigcartel.com
The album will also be available on digital platforms.
facebook.com/eriklazaroffhokarna
VIXEN PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER
VIXEN has parted ways with singer Lorraine Lewis.In January 2019, VIXEN recruited Lewis as its new lead singer following the departure of Janet Gardner. Lewis had already performed with VIXEN in March 2018 in Durant, Oklahoma while Gardner was recovering from surgery.
Statement from Lorraine: instagram.com/lorrainelewisrocks
RAVEN ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR
Heavy metal veterans RAVEN are going to South America in September.Dates here: facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
OVERKILL ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will embark on a European tour in late summer. Support on most of the dates will come from Spanish thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA.The tour will begin at Poseda Rock Festival in Romania on August 30, and will last until September 14 when they play in Milano, Italy.
I found the dates here: blabbermouth.net/news/overkill-announces-summer-2024-european-tour
SAXON PHOTO BOOK IN JULY
"Portraits Of Saxon - Through The Eighties", the latest book in the new "Portraits" series from Rufus Publications, is a photographic celebration of SAXON at their hungriest, most powerful era. Renowned writer and fan Dave Ling provides an essay charting the bands journey through the 1980s.
The book is on pre-sale now at: rufuspublications.com/rufusbooks/saxon. The book will ship worldwide at the end of July.
EXPANDED EDITION OF VAN HALEN's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowlegde" DUE IN JULY
VAN HALEN's 9th studio album, "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge", debuted at No. 1 in the States and stayed there for 3 weeks during the summer of 1991. It was the third consecutive No. 1 album from singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony.An expanded edition of the album is arriving this summer from Rhino, including a newly remastered version of the original, along with previously unreleased audio and video footage from VAN HALEN's December 4, 1991 concert in Dallas, Texas.
"For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition)" will be available on July 12 and includes 2 LPs, 2 CDs, and a Blu-ray.
rhino.com
NEW EP WITH HEWHOCANNOTBENAMED
The DWARVES guitarist HeWhoCannotBeNamed has released a new solo EP, "Ghost Ride", via Rad Girlfriend Records.You can stream it here: musiccannotbenamed.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MAVERICK
Belfast hard rockers MAVERICK has released a new single and music video, "Time", today (May 24). It's taken from their upcoming album, "Silver Tongue", which will be released on June 21 via Metalapolis Records.youtu.be/rR2qCRdh49Q?si=BP7_bbO1MFwhNRaa | maverickofficial.co.uk | metalapolis.eu
NEW SINGLE WITH GOLGOTHA
Spanish melodic doom/death metallers GOLGOTHA will release a new full-length album, "Spreading The Wings Of Hope", on June 14 through Ardua Music. The second single, "Human Vultures", is out now.youtu.be/AYE-WA3yqFA?si=3syGxHf9hJlbFDzU | golgothaofficial.com | arduamusic.com
DEMO COLLECTION WITH ORAL TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH
Local (Borås, Sweden) hardcore/punk band ORAL are going to release a demo collection, titled "Dystopisk Framtid". It will be a LP (or vinyl as some call it) with demo recordings from 1987-89, plus bonus tracks from 1986. It will be released by F.O.A.D. Records in late June.I can also recomend you to check out their MCD, "Slagen I Blod", with some re-recordings that they did in the mid-90s. Best record ever from this city!
The band featured Alf Svensson among others, who later began to play death metal with GROTESQUE and AT THE GATES.
Pre-listen: youtu.be/v_itYMg1u88?si=CaydfYnsWB4U76Y5
foadrecords.com
NEW SINGLE WITH WARCOLLAPSE
Swedish heavy crust punks WARCOLLAPSE are still alive, and will release a new album, "Deliberate Indoctrination" (I have no date yet). The first single, "Tyrannical Trip", is out now.open.spotify.com/track/2D4sBjpWJjMCPga90t6JEP.... | facebook.com/warcollapse
NEW SINGLE WITH NEPAL DEATH
Swedish psych rockers NEPAL DEATH has released a music video for the new single "With Her (Kali The Mother)". The song features guests like Pontus Torstensson (EXORCIST GBG, TENTAKEL), Lisa Isaksson (SECOND ORACLE, ME AND MY KITES), and Marian Klein (BONE MAN, PERKÚN).youtu.be/nN9NsCzhAFI | nepaldeath.com
NEW SINGLE WITH HOLYCIDE
Spanish thrashers HOLYCIDE have launched a animated video as a third advance single from their third album, "Towards Idiocracy", which will be released on June 6 (international day of SLAYER) through Xtreem Music.The new single is titled "Lie Is The New Truth".
youtu.be/f9ycLwLZb-g | shop.xtreemmusic.com | holycide.com
ALEX VAN HALEN's COLLECTION OF INSTRUMENTS AND GEAR TO BE AUCTIONED NEXT MONTH
Backstage Auctions, Inc. has announced The Alex Van Halen Collection, the auction house's most anticipated and historical auction event of the year featuring the personal collection of legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen.The collection features over 350 lots, with a wide array of memorabilia, such as drum kits, snare drums, kick drums, road cases, drumheads, cymbals, gongs, sticks and mallets, personal items, record awards, autographed pieces and so much more. Each lot sold will come with a personally signed certificate of authenticity from Alex, which is a collectible in itself.
The auction will open up for bidding on June 1 and close on June 9.
facebook.com/backstageauctions
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR DATES
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to Finland for 3 shows in September. These dates are:Sept. 5 - Tampere, Tullikamaritre
Sept. 6 - Turku, Teatro
Sept. 7 - Helsinki, On The Rocks
Tickets: greybeard.fi/artists/crashdiet
crashdiet.org
TANKARD TO RE-RELEASE 3 OLD ALBUMS
German beer lovers and thrash legends TANKARD have announced that 3 of their albums will be re-released by Reaper Entertainment in October. The albums are "Kings Of Beer" and "Disco Destroyer", as well as "Himbeergeist zum Frühstück" which was released as TANKWART. These albums was released between 1996 to 2000 through Century Media Records, but will now be re-released with completely new artwork.
reaper-entertainment.com | facebook.com/tankardofficial
LUCIFER ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Heavy rockers LUCIFER have announced Part II of their European "Satanic Panic Tour", which will happen in November. They will bring German heavy metal band The NIGHT ETERNAL and NYC hard rockers TANITH with them.Dates & tickets: lucifer.church
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR ANNOUNCES SWEDISH HALLOWEEN DATES
Swedish street hard rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are going to do 2 shows in Göteborg and Malmö, Sweden around Halloween.
Oct. 31 - Pustervik, Göteborg
Nov. 1 - Slagthuset, Malmö
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 24 at: kulturbolaget.se
facebook.com/OfficialHardcoreSuperstar
PENTAGRAM TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
Stoner and doom metal powerhouse Heavy Psych Sounds Records has announced the signing of U.S. pioneers of doom metal PENTAGRAM. The deal will include the release of a long-anticipated new studio album, as well as the reissue of PENTAGRAM's "Sub-Basement" and "Review Your Choices" LPs.IGNITE AND SLAPSHOT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Orange County melodic hardcore 5-piece IGNITE will team up with the Boston-based hardcore punk band SLAPSHOT for an U.S. East Coast tour this fall. Additional support on the trek will come from DEATH BY STEREO and SCHOOL DRUGS.Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 24 at: ignitebandofficial.com
NEW VIDEO BY THE INTERRUPTERS
U.S. ska punk rockers The INTERRUPTERS have released a video for their song "Alien". The song is off their album "In The Wild", which was released in 2023.youtu.be/rLfVAaWByUk | wearetheinterrupters.com
NEW SINGLE WITH AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS has released their first new music in over 3 years. "U Should Not Be Doing That" is the name of a new single, which is out now digitally. It will also be released as a 7" by Rough Trade Records on May 24, with "Facts" on the B-side.
The band will be on tour in both Europe and North America this summer.
youtu.be/jCxgUPFVFkA | amylandthesniffers.com
NEW SINGLE WITH THE HIVES ON FRIDAY
50 years ago a Swedish band landed at the top of the U.S. Billboard chart (No. 1). This song was "Hooked On A Feeling" by BLUE SWEDE. Swedish garage rockers The HIVES were recently asked to record it for Spotify Singles, which they have done. And the result will be available this Friday, May 24 on digital platforms.
Pre-save for a chance to win a vinyl test press of the "Lex Hives" or "Black and White" album: thehivesffm.ffm.to/hookedonafeeling
thehives.com | spotify.com
JORN CANCEL SWEDISH SHOWS
Norwegian heavy metal band JORN has been forced to cancel their Swedish shows this upcoming weekend as the promoter has failed to provide according to contract.Read more: facebook.com/OFFICIALJORN
UK SUBS AND DEAD BOYS RELEASES COVERS EP
Punk legends UK SUBS and DEAD BOYS have recorded a collaborative covers EP (both bands play together on all the songs, and it's not a split EP). The release features Charlie Harper (UK SUBS) on the mic, DEAD BOYS guitarist Cheetah Chrome and longtime UK SUBS bassist Alvin Gibbs along with relative newcomers Steve Straughan and Stefan Häublen. They cover The ROLLING STONES' "Paint It Black", The BEATLES' "Taxman", and The YARDBIRDS' "For Your Love".The release is called "The Carnaby Street EP", and it's a 7" that is out on June 28 via Cleopatra Records.
cleorecs.com
MAD HATTER: Oneironautics
Art Gates Records on May 24 - CD, LPMAD HATTER is a Swedish power metal band, founded in 2017. "Oneironautics" is their third album, where they continue to deliver epic melodies and lightning-fast rhythms, as well as adrenaline-fueled and catchy anthems. If you're a fan of classic acts like HELLOWEEN and STRATOVARIUS, then this should be something for you. Because this is just as good as any of the more well-known bands in this genre.
Yes, this is a very strong album that they have made, but I don't have much else to say.
artgatesrecords.com | facebook.com/madhattermetal
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SPRINTS PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Dublin garage/punk rockers SPRINTS are going seperate ways with guitarist Colm O'Reilly. The band will be joined by guest guitarists on upcoming live dates.Read a statement here: facebook.com/sprintsmusic
NEW SINGLE WITH KARDBORREBANDET ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk band KARDBORREBANDET will release 1 single a week for a while, and the next one is "Dårar Och Galenskap", which will be released on Friday, May 24. There will also be a video for the song.Pre-save: share.amuse.io/track/kardborrebandet-darar-och-galenskap
facebook.com/Kardborrebandet
ANTHRAX SINGER JOEY BELLADONNA LAUNCHES TRIBUTE BAND TO RONNIE JAMES DIO
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has launched a tribute band to Ronnie James Dio. The new group will play 4 shows in Florida in August, performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW.
The dates are as follows:
August 15 - Captain Hiram's - Sebastian, FL
August 16 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach, FL
August 17 - OCC Road House - Clearwater, FL
August 18 - Conduit - Winter Park, FL
BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American punk rock veterans BAD RELIGION are coming to Europe in late June and for most of July, hitting most western continental countries and a few in central Europe. DEATH LENS will open the shows.
Dates & tickets: badreligion.com/tour
NEW ALBUM WITH D-A-D IN OCTOBER
Danish rock veterans D-A-D has announced their brand new, 13th album, titled "Speed Of Darkness", slated for release on October 4 via AFM Records.
The 2 first singles, "The Ghost" and "1st, 2nd & 3rd", are out now.
youtu.be/kYuz7NsqUMo | youtu.be/y3LW5zZBEwk | d-a-d.com
NEW SINGLE WITH GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS
Swedish hard rockers GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS has released a new single and video, "Rock'n'Roll Church". It's the title track of their next album, which will be released on September 27 by Bollmora Rekords.youtu.be/3hk2mLsBYms | facebook.com/offisialhomepage
NEW ALBUM WITH VICTORY IN SEPTEMBER
German hard rockers VICTORY will release a new album, "Circle Of Life", on September 13 via AFM Records. The first singel from the album, "Count On Me", is out now.
victory.bfan.link/count-on-me | victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life | victory-band.com | shop.afm-records.de
THE DRIPPERS AND SORM CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
The DRIPPERS, SORM and RIDDARNA AV KOSMOS are the last 3 to be confirmed for Muskelrock, a hard rock and heavy metal festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which take place on May 30 to June 1.
Among the other bands are SWEDISH STEEL, TYRANEX, TROTOAR, SECOND SUN, TRANCE, HELLBUTCHER, VULTURE, MISTRESS, HÄLLAS, The CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN etc.
More details: facebook.com/Muskelrock
NEW EP WITH FINNEGAN'S HELL
Swedish Celtic punk rockers FINNEGAN'S HELL has released a new EP, "St. Pauli Songs". I think it's a digital EP.
facebook.com/finneganshell
ANVIL ANNOUNCES U.S.TOUR
Canadian heavy metal veterans ANVIL are going on a U.S. tour in July/August with special guests PULSIFIER.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/anvilmetal
THE BOYS ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR
English punk rock legends The BOYS will play 4 shows in Finland in October together with Finnish band POJAT.
Dates & tickets: theboys.co.uk/live-dates
NEW SINGLE WITH SERAINA TELLI FEATURING LEE AARON
Swizz rock singer Seraina Telli have teamed up with Canadian rock veteran Lee Aaron for a new version of Seraina's "Song For The Girls". This is a unplugged version.The original version of the song comes from Telli's album "Addicted To Colour", which was released in August 2023 by Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=XwUYvxeBkXA | serainatelli.com | leeaaron.com | metalville-shop.de
NEW ALBUM WITH VARNAGEL IN SEPTEMBER
Swedish trallpunk band VARNAGEL will release a new album, "Opium För Folket", on September 6 via Beat Butchers. The first single from the album will be released on June 14.facebook.com/varnagel | beatbutchers.se
NEW SINGLE WITH ALL FOR METAL
ALL FOR METAL's new single and music video, "Valkyries In The Sky", is out now. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Gods Of Metal", set for release on August 23 via Reigning Phoenix Music, and features guest vocals from Laura Guldemond (BURNING WITCHES) and a guitar solo by Tim Kanoa Hansen (INDUCTION).youtube.com/watch?v=MGsKrvlPSMk | allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR | allformetal.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
SLIPKNOT HAS RECORDED A NEW SONG
SLIPKNOT has revealed that a new song, "Long May You Die", was recorded during recent sessions with the band's latest addition, former SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande.instagram.com/p/C7ADfaWvwtt/....
MARILYN MANSON MIGHT HAVE SIGNED WITH NUCLEAR BLAST
Marilyn Manson appears to have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records.Yesterday (May 15), the shock rocker and the long-running German record label shared a new teaser video along with the caption "NB x MM".
The news of a partnership with Nuclear Blast comes just weeks after rumors suggested that Manson had already completed work on a new album.
facebook.com/watch/?v=463180316367560
DEMO COLLECTION WITH ENUFF Z'NUFF
Chicago glam/melodic rock veterans ENUFF Z'NUFF is set to unveil a treasure trove of their musical origins with the release of a captivating collection of demo recordings. These recordings were crafted prior to the band's iconic self-titled debut album.The forthcoming collection is titled "The 1987 Demos", and showcases the band's classic lineup of Chip Z'nuff, Donnie Vie, Derek Frigo, and Vikki Foxx. It will be released on May 31.
Check out the single, "New Thing", for a first taste: orcd.co/enuffznuff_newthing1987demo
Pre-order or pre-save: cleorecs.com/search?q=enuff+znuff+the+1987+demos | orcd.co/enuffznuff_1987demos
NASHVILLE PUSSY COMES TO EUROPE
American high energy rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY are coming back to Europe this summer. The tour will last from late June to mid-July. Most of the dates will be in Spain and France, but they will also visit Belgium and Switzerland.
UPDATE! NASHVILLE PUSSY will come back to Europe again in October/November for some more shows in Spain and France, but also Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, UK and Ireland.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/NSPSY
NEW SINGLE WITH THE HELLACOPTERS SOON
Swedish action rock pioneers The HELLACOPTERS let us know that they will release a new single, "Stay With You", soon. And there's no further details..
linktr.ee/thehellacopters
STRYPER's OZ FOX TO UNDERGO ANOTHER BRAIN SURGERY
STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox will sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour in order to undergo another brain surgery.Read more about it: facebook.com/Stryper
NEW SINGLE WITH ATTENTAT
Swedish punk rock legends ATTENTAT will release a new single, "Innan Du Försvinner", on Thursday, May 16.
Pre-save: frontl.ink/k7ke31d
attentat.nu
2 NEW SONGS WITH D-A-D ON FRIDAY
Danish rock veterans D-A-D will release not just 1 but 2 brand new songs, "The Ghost" and "1st, 2nd & 3rd", on Friday, May 17.
Pre-save: dad.bfan.link/the-ghost-1st-2nd-3rd
d-a-d.com
LED ZEPPELIN DOCUMENTARY
According to Variety, the official LED ZEPPELIN documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" has been acquired for release by Sony Classics Pictures for North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia (except for Japan), the Middle East and Benelux. No time frame was given for the film's release.The first clip from "Becoming Led Zeppelin", as well as a short interview with LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page about the documentary, can be seen here: youtu.be/kCCvmdKs7Vo | youtu.be/nt5T3zV1BdM
MIKE TRAMP'S WHITE LION ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Mike Tramp's WHITE LION, the band fronted by former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp, will embark on a U.S. tour this summer, which will last until the fall.Confirmed dates can be found here: facebook.com/MikeTrampOfficial
SUICIDE RECORDS TO RELEASE COMPILATION IN AID OF SUICIDE ZERO
Gothenburg, Sweden based record label Suicide Records will release a compilation album, called "In The Loving Memory Of You", on September 10. All surplus goes to Suicide Zero.
16 bands will participate with brand new material. Among these acts are SKITSYSTEM (first new song in 18 years), M:40, FREDAG DEN 13:E, GRAND CADAVER, DOWNFALL OF GAIA, DIVISION OF LAURA LEE etc. Mainly crust punk and metal, but also some other stuff.
The album will be available as a double LP and digital.
suiciderecords.se
NEW SINGLE WITH NEW HORIZON
Swedish power metal band NEW HORIZON has released a new single, "Apollo". The song is taken from their forthcoming concept album, "Conquerors", which will be released on June 14 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/ClnOFtaa8tA?si=h1N5yESlruRPh-S5 | orcd.co/nhconquerors | facebook.com/newhorizonworld | frontiers.it
INNER AXIS TO PREMIERE NEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
German heavy metal band INNER AXIS is going to release their new video for "This Is The Way" on YouTube this Friday, May 17. The song is taken from their latest album, "Midnight Forces", which is out now.youtu.be/W--yhjdgAWA | fastball-music.bandcamp.com | linktr.ee/inneraxisguitar
ECLIPSE PULL OUT OF TOPFEST SLOVAKIA
Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, Swedish melodic hard rockers ECLIPSE must pull out of Topfest Slovakia 2024.This is the third time in 12 months that the band's shows in Slovakia have been called off, but they are still hopeful that they will play there some day.
facebook.com/EclipseSweden
NEW RECORD WITH DIAMOND DOGS AFTER THE SUMMER
Swedish glam/rock n roll veterans DIAMOND DOGS have made a new LP, titled "Macon Georgia Giant", in honor of Little Richard. It will be released after the summer.
facebook.com/everylittlecrack
DRUMMER PARTS WAYS WITH EVERGREY
EVERGREY drummer Jonas Ekdahl has decdied to leave the band. The Swedish metal group has already found a new drummer, which will be announced soon.A new album, "Theories Of Emptiness", will be released on June 7 through Napalm Records.
Read more: facebook.com/Evergrey
NEW SONG WITH VÄRLDEN BRINNER
Swedish punk rockers VÄRLDEN BRINNER released a video for the new song "Ingen Är Fri" a few days ago. On Thursday, May 16 it will also be available on streaming platforms.
youtu.be/pbBg4tDUMVE?si=cSt1l39vZa3lVShT | distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vrldenbrinner/ingen-r-fri | facebook.com/varldenbrinner
GRAVEYARD ANNOUNCES EURO TOUR WITH BARONESS AND PALLBEARER
Swedish vintage rockers GRAVEYARD will team up with BARONESS and PALLBEARER for a European tour in the end of the year.
The tour will begin in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 31, and will last until November 28 when they play in Nottingham, UK. Tickets on sale Friday, May 17.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/graveyardofficial
DIRKSCHNEIDER ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's album "Balls To The Wall" with a European tour under the name DIRKSCHNEIDER. This will happen in February/March 2025.
Tickets for the German shows are available now at: eventim.de/artist/dirkschneider
General pre-sale will start on Wednesday, May 15.
More info: facebook.com/udoonline
THE QUILL ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL will do some shows in the Netherlands, Belgium and France later this month.
These dates are:
May 23 - Corneel, Lelystad, NL
May 24 - Club Hell, Diest, Belgium
May 25 - Bully On Rocks, Bully-les-Mines, France
May 26 - Poppodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, NL
Ticket links: facebook.com/Metalville or maybe facebook.com/thequillsweden
THÅSTRÖM ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR
Swedish rock legend Thåström refuse to retire and have announced a tour in early 2025.
The tour will start in Uppsala, Sweden on January 30, and will continue with a few dates now and then until March 15. Most of the dates will be in Sweden, but there will also be 1 date in Copenhagen, Denmark and 1 in Oslo, Norway.
There will also be a new album in the fall. Title and release date will be announced later.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 16 at: luger.se
The dates can also be found here: thastrom.se
WATAIN ANNOUNCES 3 SHOWS IN GERMANY
Except for some festival shows this summer, Swedish black metallers WATAIN have announced that they will do 3 club shows in Germany in August. Tickets go on sale Sunday, May 19, and the dates are these:
Aug. 11 - Essen
Aug. 15 - Berlin
Aug. 17 - Rostock
Further details here: facebook.com/watainofficial
SWEDISH STEEL TO PERFORM "British Steel" AT MUSKELROCK
An all-star band called SWEDISH STEEL will perform the entire JUDAS PRIEST album "British Steel" at the Muskelrock festival in Blädinge, Sweden. They forgot to mention who the members are though..The festival happens between May 30 to June 1, and among the other confirmed acts are TYRANEX, TROTOAR, SECOND SUN, TRANCE, HELLBUTCHER, VULTURE, MISTRESS, HÄLLAS, The CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN etc.
More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
JOHN LYDON CANCELS NORTH AMERICAN Q&A TOUR
John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) of SEX PISTOLS and PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. has canceled all the North American dates on his upcoming Q&A tour due to scheduling and production issues. The UK dates will go ahead as planned.johnlydon.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE DICTATORS
A new album with New York punk rock legends The DICTATORS is finished. They plan to release it in late summer.facebook.com/thedictators
WOLF, HYSTERICA AND ABRAMIS BRAMA CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÅROCKEN
WOLF, HYSTERICA, ABRAMIS BRAMA, Ebba Bergkvist & The FLAT TIRE BAND and SECOND SUN are some of the confirmed bands for SkogsRÅrocken, a festival in Ydreskogen (Kalvefalls, Österbymo), Sweden that happens on July 18-20.
More info: facebook.com/SkogsRArocken
UFO TO RE-RELEASE RARE 1988 EP
The legendary British rock band UFO's rare 1988 EP, "Ain't Misbehavin'", is making a triumphant return in a Deluxe Bonus Track Edition reissue. This EP marked the final collaboration between UFO frontman Phil Mogg and the virtuosic Japanese-born guitarist Atomik Tommy M. The other members at the time were bassist Paul Gray (The DAMNED) and former MAGNUM drummer Jim Simpson.This deluxe reissue not only reintroduces the original EP in all its glory, but also treats fans to a selection of bonus tracks, including vintage live performances and other rarities. Release date is June 14.
orcd.co/ufo_betweenarockandahardplace | cleorecs.com/search?q=ufo+ain%27t+misbehavin | orcd.co/ufo_aintmisbehavin
MC5 DRUMMER DENNIS THOMPSON DEAD AT 75
MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson died Thursday (May 9) at a long-term care facility in Taylor, according to his family. He was 75.Thompson was the last remaining member of Detroit rock legends MC5, who were announced as inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April.
Thompson's death follows the death of MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, who died in February at age 75, and former MC5 manager John Sinclair, who died last month at age 82. Bassist Michael Davis died in 2012, guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith died in 1994 and singer Rob Tyner died in 1991.
CARMINE APPICE REBUILDS CACTUS WITH NEW ALL-STAR ALBUM
Coming off 2 acclaimed studio albums ("Black Dawn", "Tightrope") and an energized historic live album, "Birth Of Cactus", founding member and world-renowned drummer Carmine Appice returns with the ultimate tribute to his legendary rock band. "Temple of Blues - Influences And Friends" merges the members of CACTUS with a super ensemble of guest artists, all of whom have called the group among their biggest influences.Once heralded by critics as America's answer to LED ZEPPELIN, CACTUS recorded 4 hard-rockin' albums for Atco Records before Appice and bassist Tim Bogert left to form their own supergroup: BECK, BOGERT & APPICE.
"Temple of Blues - Influences And Friends" is set for release on June 7 via Cleopatra Records. Featured along with the current CACTUS band is a who's who of blues and rock icons. We can find guitarists like Joe Bonamassa, Ted Nugent, Pat Travers, Steve Stevens, Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, Ozzy Osbourne) etc., as well as vocalists like Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK'S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, Yngwie Malmsteen, ICED EARTH) etc.
youtu.be/tCpT16QSEJ0 | cleorecs.com
NEW SINGLE WITH LION'S SHARE
Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has made a new song, "We Will Rock", available on streaming services and digital service providers.youtu.be/2JQaBynemiU | lionsshare.org
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK DIAMONDS
Hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS has released a new single, "Rock N' Roll Is My Religion". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Destination Paradise", which will be released on May 31 via Metalapolis Records.youtu.be/0NngK9Ds9d0?si=LpuWJt94xkbRvrD7 | blackdiamondsrock.com | metalapolis.eu
NEW SINGLE WITH WITHERING SURFACE
Danish melodic death metallers WITHERING SURFACE has also released a new single, "Denial Denial Denial". That song comes from their 6th studio album, "Exit Plan", which will be released on June 7 through Mighty Music.youtu.be/obw0fELD13M?si=tTqQQJNA6gMQLUPA | facebook.com/WitheringSurface | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH SVARTA SANNINGAR LATER THIS MONTH
Swedish dark rockers SVARTA SANNINGAR will release a new single, "Materian & Antimaterian", on May 23.
Pre-save: share.amuse.io/track/svarta-sanningar-materian-antimaterian
facebook.com/svartasanningar
NEW SINGLE WITH ANVIL
Canadian heavy metal veterans ANVIL is another band who has released a new single, "Truth Is Dying", which is the second single from their 20th studio album, "One And Only", which will be released this summer.
anvil.bfan.link/truth-is-dying | facebook.com/anvilmetal | facebook.com/afmrecords
NEW SINGLE WITH ARHAT
Ukraine's groove death metallers ARHAT release a new single and the official music video for "Arcana XVI". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Secrets of Ancient Gods", which will be released on May 31.youtu.be/I5UvoChcq_o | arhat2.bandcamp.com/album/secrets-of-ancient-gods
NEW SINGLE WITH HOLYCIDE
Spanish thrashers HOLYCIDE has released the second single, "Remote Control", from their upcoming album, "Towards Idiocracy", which will be released on June 6 via Xtreem Music.youtube.com/watch?v=stKz3191uHk | facebook.com/holycide | xtreemmusic.com
STEVE ALBINI DEAD AT 61
Steve Albini, the legendary record producer, has died of a heart attack. He was 61 years old.In addition to fronting underground rock acts SHELLAC and BIG BLACK, Albini produced albums by NIRVANA, PIXIES, PJ Harvey and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. He was an aggressive critic of musicians and others who he felt were in it for the money or popularity rather than the music and he famously refused to take royalties from the recordings he produced for other artists.
Albini was also the founder, owner and principal engineer at Electrical Audio, a recording studio complex in Chicago.
NEW 7" WITH THE DAHLMANNS
Power pop band The DAHLMANNS are back, and will release a new 7" EP through Snap Records on July 6. It will also be released digitally. The first single, "Lucky", is out now.open.spotify.com/album/7KngBLCDc7Q2i6dOQAES9W | facebook.com/thedahlmanns | facebook.com/SnapRecordSpain
BULLET and CRYSTAL EYES at Orangeriet in Borås, Sweden on May 8, 2024
Well, there's obviously some hope for a little city like Borås. Heavy metal on a Wednesday is not something that ever happens here. And people seemed to be a little extra happy about it. I don't think I have ever been to a concert with so many friendly people, who say hello and wants to toast even though we don't know each other. "Welcome home", as an American (who has been living here for years) said to me. It was simply a very nice night in the name of heavy metal.
Read more and see some photos
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ADD UK DATES TO AUGUST TOUR
Punk legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have added a few UK club gigs around their appearance at Rebellion Festival and Irish dates in August. Tickets on sale this Friday, May 10.
Dates & tickets: slf.rocks
NEW SINGLE WITH BREFORTH
German heavy metal band BREFORTH has released a new single, "Danger".youtu.be/aowWXKm4-Ek?si=Q8bDy7WyQSPgL-4p | breforth-band.de | metalapolis.eu
AC/DC ANNOUNCES SECOND WAVE OF VINYL RE-ISSUES
To continue the AC/DC's celebration of 50 years, the second wave of limited edition gold-coloured vinyl is now available for preorder. These albums are: "If You Want Blood You've Got It", "Let There Be Rock", "Ballbreaker", "Stiff Upper Lip", "Rock Or Bust", and "'74 Jailbreak".Pre-order: acdc.lnk.to/50vinylAN
acdc.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH MAD HATTER
Swedish power metal band MAD HATTER has released a new single, "Fire In My Heart". The song is take from their forthcoming album, "Oneironautics", that will be released on May 24 via Art Gates Records.youtu.be/EMGI-rzel_o?si=rhWg2xPdSDHo-Fve | artgatesrecords.com | facebook.com/madhattermetal
NEW SINGLE WITH CAPTAIN HAWK
Greek symphonic power metal pirates CAPTAIN HAWK has released a new single, "Get The Pistol". The song comes from their new album, "Ghosts Of The Sea", which was released by Symmetric Records on April 3.www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEzoWN6deTE | captainhawk.bandcamp.com | symmetricrecords.bandcamp.com
NEW ALBUM WITH MR. BIG IN JULY
MR. BIG will release its 10th studio album, simply titled "Ten", on Friday, July 12.mrbigsite.com
EXUMER AND HIRAX ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
German thrash veterans EXUMER will team up with American thrash veterans HIRAX for a European tour in August.Dates: facebook.com/exumerofficial or facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
OFF! SAYS FAREWELL
American punk band OFF! have announced that they will be playing farewell shows across the U.S. Along with the shows, they will be screening their "Free LSD" movie with Q&A sessions. A trailer for the film has also been released.Dates: instagram.com/offofficial
Trailer: youtu.be/bqiPfNr7RRE
DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH AMORPHIS
DARK TRANQUILLITY are going on a North American tour with AMORPHIS in September/October. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 10.Dates: linktr.ee/dtofficial or linktr.ee/amorphisband
NEW SINGLE WITH THOR ON FRIDAY
Hard rock/heavy metal legend THOR will release a new single, "5-0 Let's Go", on May 10.THOR's latest album, "Ride Of The Iron Horse", was released on March 22.
thorcentral.net
NEW SINGLE WITH THE EROTICS
New York hard rockers The EROTICS has released a new single, "Guns At Sundown", which is taken from their upcoming album, "Destined To Damnation", that will be released on June 14.youtu.be/gkMnzU-mebI?si=8s7C7vQVA6kzFgRh | theerotics1.bandcamp.com/album/destined-to-damnation
KK'S PRIEST AND ACCEPT ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
KK'S PRIEST - with former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing and Tim "Ripper" Owens - and ACCEPT will join forces in the fall for a North American tour.
The massive run will begin on August 31 in Los Angeles, CA, visiting a slew of major cities in the USA and Canada - such as Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, New York, NY and Nashville, TN - before coming to an end in San Francisco, CA on October 7. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 9.
Dates & tickets: kkspriest.com or linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
MONSTER MAGNET GOES TO EUROPE
To celebrate their milestone 35th anniversary, American heavy rockers MONSTER MAGNET have announced a return to Europe this fall.The tour will begin with 4 dates in the UK in late September, and will then continue to Spain, Germany, the Netherlands etc. until October 24.
facebook.com/monstermagnet
NEW ALBUM WITH RILEY'S L.A. GUNS IN AUGUST
RILEY'S L.A. GUNS will finally have their new album, "The Dark Horse", released on August 16 via Golden Robot Records.rileyslaguns.com | goldenrobotrecords.com
THE EXPLOITED CANCEL ALL MAY DATES
Scottish punk legends The EXPLOITED has cancelled all of their European May dates due to singer Wattie's latest health problems.More info: facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
WATAIN ANNOUNCES 3 NEW EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish black metallers WATAIN have announced 3 new tour dates in Turkey, Georgia and Cyprus in the end of September.
Dates and ticket links here: facebook.com/watainofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH KARDBORREBANDET ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk band KARDBORREBANDET (aka KBB) will release another single, "Ladiho", on Friday, May 10.Pre-save: share.amuse.io/track/kardborrebandet-ladiho
facebook.com/Kardborrebandet
DISMEMBER CONFIRMED FOR HOUSE OF METAL
DISMEMBER have been confirmed as one of the headliners for the House Of Metal festival in Umeå, Sweden.
The festival happens on November 8-9. Confirmed since earlier are AMBUSH, BEWITCHER, DARK FUNERAL, DEFLESHED, ENFORCER, MÖRK GRYNING, ORM, LOCH VOSTOK and SKITARG.
houseofmetal.se
EXPERIENCE MEXICO CITY WITH MEGADETH
MEGADETH has announced a 4-day experience in Mexico City, set for this fall. Scheduled for October 31 to November 3, 2024, the event will include private concerts, an acoustic breakfast show, Lucha Libre, street food tours, and deluxe accommodations at Andaz Hotel. Only 200 spots are available and tickets are on sale now at: megadethinmexico.comBASSIST PARTS WAYS WITH PENTAGRAM
PENTAGRAM bassist Greg Turley has decided to leave the band. His last shows with PENTAGRAM will be in Oslo, Norway and Berlin, Germany in the end of May.Read a statement: facebook.com/pentagramusa
ANOTHER ACOUSTIC ALBUM WITH RUTS DC IN JULY
British punk rock veterans RUTS DC (aka The RUTS) will release "ELECTRacoustiC Vol 3" on July 7. The release of the new album will be followed by a UK tour in July.Pre-order and tour dates: rutsdc.com
DISORDER AND GBG PUNX CONFIRMED FOR FRAGILE MOUNTAIN
DISORDER, GBG PUNX, LAUTSTÜRMER, DOGFIGHT, TJUVKOPPLA and LOWEST CREATURE have been confirmed for the Frgaile Mountain punk festival in Göteborg, Sweden on August 1-3.
Confirmed since earlier are CIVIL OLYDNAD, GENØME, P-NISSARNA, SÖNDRA, TVÄRNITAD, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, ZOMBIEKRIG, KARDBORREBANDET, LIVSTID, BRUTE FORCE TRAUMA, WAR SYSTEM etc.
fragilemountain.rocks
MORE HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR THE EXPLOITED's WATTIE
Scottish punk legends The EXPLOITED has been forced to cancel again because singer Wattie had a suspected heart failure earlier today (May 3) on arrival at the airport.facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
VENOM GUITARIST MANTAS SUFFERS SECOND HEART ATTACK
Original VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has revealed that he recently suffered another heart attack.The 63-year-old British-born musician, who currently resides with his wife in Portugal, previously suffered a heart attack and underwent a double bypass surgery in May 2018.
Read more about it: instagram.com/jeffmantas
BOOK ABOUT BUZZCOCKS
Steve Diggle, member of English punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS, will publish his book "Autonomy - Portrait of a Buzzcock" on August 22 via Omnibus Press.Pre-order: omnibuspress.com/products/autonomy-portrait-of-a-buzzcock....
LINDA RAMONE SUES MICKEY LEIGH
A few year sago, it was announced that Mickey Leigh (brother of late RAMONES frontman Joey Ramone) was working on a RAMONES/Joey Ramone biopic, starring Pete Davidson. In January, Linda Ramone, wife of the late Johnny Ramone and 50% owner of RPI, the entity that controls RAMONES intellectual property, filed a suit against Leigh in a Manhattan court. The basis of the suit is that Leigh is not legally permitted to release a RAMONES biopic without Linda's involvement/permission.The suit also included related claims against Leigh's handling of RPI in general. It states that Leigh and David Frey, a director of the RAMONES' holding company, have effectively stopped RPI from moving forward due lack of communication, refusual to issue payments, and refusal to meet.
IRON MAIDEN ADD EXTRA DATE IN BUENOS AIRES
Having sold out the Estadio Huracán on December 1, IRON MAIDEN have added an extra Buenos Aires show at the Movistar Arena on December 2.Tickets go on general sale Wednesday, May 8. Special guests for this show will be MALON.
hoo.be/ironmaiden
NEKROMANTIX ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES
Psychobilly veterans NEKROMATIX will be touring in the States during May and June.Dates can be found here: facebook.com/Nekromantix
NEW SINGLE WITH DARK TRANQUILLITY
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY has released the second single, "Unforgivable", from their upcoming album, "Endtime Signals", that will be released on August 16.youtube.com/watch?v=quMj6DDDZPE | linktr.ee/dtofficial
BATHORY BIOGRAPHY TO BE PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH
Pagan Records and Monomaniax will release the English-language edition of "From Hades to Valhalla... BATHORY - The Epic Story", the unofficial but definitive biography of one of the most influential metal bands. The book was written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, and this edition will be published on May 29.Pre-order: tinyurl.com/24puj3ft
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN SWEDEN, ICELAND AND NORWAY
MANOWAR has added Sweden, Norway and Iceland to their "The Blood of Our Enemies Tour 2025".With this tour the band celebrate the albums "Sign of the Hammer" and "Hail to England", and other fan-favorite anthems, presented in a brand-new stage production.
The new dates are:
Jan 29, 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden at Cirkus
Feb 01, 2025 - Reykjavik, Iceland at Harpa
Feb 03, 2025 - Oslo, Norway at Spektrum
manowar.com
DEMO COLLECTION WITH DESULTORY AND REISSUES WITH NIFELHEIM
Swedish melodic death metallers DESULTORY will release a compilation, "Darkness Falls (The Early Years)", with their 3 first demos, recorded between 1990-92. This will be released on LP, CD, 3-Cassette and digital through Darkness Shall Rise Productions on July 4.
The same label will also re-release most of Swedish black metallers NIFELHEIM's discography, including their demo, "Unholy Death", from 1993. For legal reasons their third album is not included. These records will be released on July 4.
Pre-order: darknessshallrise.de
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050606734189 | facebook.com/Nifelheim.Official
MORBID ANGEL ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Florida death metal legends MORBID ANGEL will headline the 7th annual "Devastation On The Nation" U.S. tour presented by "Vox&Hops" metal podcast. Support on the trek will come from New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION along with UADA, MORTIFERUM, FULCI and KNOLL.Tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 3.
Dates: facebook.com/officialmorbidangelpage
SAMMY HAGAR HONORED WITH STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce honored rocker Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) with the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Tuesday, April 30 at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Hagar received his star in the category of Recording.Check it out: youtu.be/any90F1bQao
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES VINYL REISSUES
IN FLAMES and Nuclear Blast Records have announced exclusive anniversary vinyl re-issues of the band's classic albums "Lunar Strain" (30th anniversary), "Colony" (25th anniversary), "Soundtrack To Your Escape" (20th anniversary) and "Siren Charms" (10th anniversary), all of which have been out of print and in high demand. The new editions are scheduled to be released on July 19.IN FLAMES has extensive touring plans for 2024, with a full U.S. tour with GATECREEPER and CREEPING DEATH just around the corner and a European tour with ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK in the fall.
facebook.com/inflames | facebook.com/nuclearblastrecords
PUNK TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD?
A bunch of first and second wave punk bands are on a new PINK FLOYD tribute record, called "Punk Floyd - A Tribute To Pink Floyd". Among these bands are FEAR, DEAD BOYS, MDC, EATER, D.I., The QUEERS, ANGRY SAMOANS, The VIBRATORS, ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE, PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES, UK SUBS etc.The album will be released by Cleopatra Records on Friday, May 3.
cleorecs.com/store
NEW ALBUM WITH THE EROTICS IN JUNE
New York raw rockers The EROTICS has set June 14 as the release date of their new album, "Destined To Damnation". It should fit most rockers as they blend in some punk and metal in their raw and dirty rock.Pre-order: theerotics1.bandcamp.com
AGRIMONIA AND VAROITUS CONFIRMED FOR PUNK ILLEGAL
AGRIMONIA and VAROITUS are the last bands to be confirmed for the Punk Illegal festival. One of them replace HÅRDA TIDER who has cancelled due to personal reasons.This year the festival happens in Svartmyra (outside Värnamo), Sweden on July 12-13. Among the confirmed bands are PROTESTERA, BÖSET, TERROR 83, DROPDEAD, ASOCIAL, AVSKUM, SJU SVÅRA ÅR, BEYOND PINK etc.
More info: facebook.com/Punkillegalfestival
TESTAMENT RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT's frontman Chuck Billy has confirmed that he and his bandmates have entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album.facebook.com/chuck.billy.7
BOOK ABOUT THE DOORS
Created in celebration of the band's upcoming 60th anniversary, "Night Divides the Day" opens up The DOORS archives like never before. The band's most definitive book yet presents rare photography, intimate interviews with Robby Krieger and John Densmore, and meticulously sourced archival text from Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek.The anthology is presented in a limited-edition of only 2,000 numbered box sets, signed by John and Robby. Each set includes the book, a 7" vinyl record with rare demos of "Hello, I Love You" and "Moonlight Drive", and assorted historical memorabilia.
The book will be published in January 2025, but you can pre-order it now: found.ee/DoorsAnthology
GHOST FILM TO ARRIVE IN CINEMAS IN JUNE
Trafalgar Releasing have announced worldwide theatrical distribution plans for "Rite Here Rite Now". The unique feature-length film combines never-before-seen 2023 concert footage of Grammy Award-winning rock band GHOST with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band's long-running "Chapters" series. Directed by GHOST's Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry ("Her Smell"), "Rite Here Rite Now" will launch in cinemas globally on June 20 and June 22 only.
Full trailer launch and cinema tickets will be available beginning Thursday, May 9. Worldwide screening details and ticket links will be revealed at: ritehereritenow.com
HANDSOME DICK MANITOBA GOES TO TEXAS
Former The DICTATORS frontman Handsome Dick Manitoba (real name Richard Blum) will do some shows in Texas next week. Together with a band that features Craig Behrhorst (RUFFIANS, ex-TWO BIT THIEF), Michael Butler (ex-EXODUS, JetBoy), Alex Kane (LIFE, SEX & DEATH, ex-Marky Ramone's BLITZKRIEG) and Scotty Slam (ex-CIRCUS OF POWER, The STONING), Manitoba will deliver both old and new classics.The dates are these:
May 9 - Vibes Underground, San Antonio
May 10 - The Black Magic Social Club, Houston
May 11 - Kick Butt Coffee, Austin
May 12 - Three Links, Dallas
handsomedickmanitoba.com
APRIL 2024
MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES FIRST LIVE DATES IN 5 YEARS
Marilyn Manson has announced 3 headlining shows in the States for this summer. The newly announced shows are as follows:
Aug. 03 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
Aug. 17 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sep. 01 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
There will also be a 30-date arena/amphitheater tour with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, which is slated to kick off on August 2 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. These dates will be the shock-rocker's first shows in 5 years.
Further instructions: facebook.com/MarilynManson
NEW SINGLE WITH THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT
Swedish hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT will release a new single, "Hot Damn", on Thursday, May 2. But you can already now check out the video.
youtu.be/cS3SCvzm8dA?si=Lx8u1oIsezJ-jPNL | chucknorrisexperiment.com
SLIPKNOT REVEALS NEW DRUMMER AND ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
SLIPKNOT has confirmed the identity of the band's new drummer.
As widely speculated, a new post on SLIPKNOT's Instagram account of all 9 members notably includes a tag for former SEPULTURA sticksman Eloy Casagrande, who abruptly left that latter band in early February, just days before the start of the Brazilian/American outfit's farewell tour.
The masked maniacs has also announced the "Here Comes The Pain" 25th Anniversary Tour with special guests KNOCKED LOOSE. They will also be joined by ORBIT CULTURE (Aug. 6-Sept. 1) and VENDED (Sept. 7-21). All dates are in North America, and pre-sale begins today (April 30). General on sale Friday, May 3.
More details: slipknot1.com/events
TESTAMENT AND KREATOR ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
This fall, the "Klash Of The Titans" makes its triumphant return to North America, where thrash legends TESTAMENT will join forces with KREATOR for a co-headline tour. The 33-date trek will kick off on September 12 in Reno making its way across the U.S. and will include 7 Canadian dates before concluding in San Francisco on October 27. Joining the tour are special guests Bay Area death metal pioneers POSSESSED.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 3 at: testamentlegions.com and kreator-terrorzone.de
FIRST SINGLE FROM DEEP PURPLE's NEW ALBUM
"Portable Door" is the first single from DEEP PURPLE's upcoming album, "=1".
Listen here: deeppurple.lnk.to/PortableDoor
The album will be released on July 19.
Pre-order the album and see tour dates: deeppurple.com
MANOWAR GOING TO BRAZIL
MANOWAR have announced 3 shows in Brazil in November.
Exact dates and ticket links can be found here: facebook.com/manowar
CRADLE OF FILTH ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN AND EUROPEAN TOUR
CRADLE OF FILTH are going on a Australian tour with INFECTED RAIN in the end of September. And after that CRADLE OF FILTH are going on a European tour from October to December, with BUTCHER BABIES as one of the support acts. General on sale for both tours begins on Thursday, May 2.
Further details here: facebook.com/cradleoffilth
THE CROWN IN THE STUDIO
Swedish death metallers The CROWN are currently in the studio to record a new full-length album.
Follow the work here: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH KARDBORREBANDET ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk band KARDBORREBANDET will release a new single, "Bakom Stängda Dörrar", on May 3.
Pre-save: share.amuse.io/track/kardborrebandet-bakom-stangda-dorrar....
SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES KNOTFEST IOWA
SLIPKNOT will headline the Knotfest Iowa festival, set to take place on September 21 at Waterworks Park in Des Moines. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are Till Lindemann (RAMMSTEIN), KNOCKED LOOSE, HATEBREED, POISON THE WELL, GWAR, VENDED, DYING WISH, ZULU, TWIN TEMPLE, HOLY WARS, SWOLLEN TEETH, SPINE and DOSE.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 3.
knotfest.com
TOXIC HOLOCAUST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American thrashers TOXIC HOLOCAUST are coming to Europe in July/August.
Dates: facebook.com/ToxicHolocaust
CANDLEMASS, FLOTSAM & JETSAM, STRATOVARIUS AND TANKARD CONFIRMED FOR 70000TONS OF METAL
The 13th edition of the 70000tons Of Metal cruise will take place from January 30, 2025 to February 3, departing from Miami, Florida - Cruise Capital of the World - to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back aboard the Independence of the Seas. Among the first confirmed acts are CANDLEMASS, FLOTSAM & JETSAM, STRATOVARIUS, TANKARD, DELAIN, EMPEROR, MAJESTICA, SAMAEL etc.
More info: 70000tons.com
FIRST SINGLE WITH EX-TORCH VOCALIST DAN DARK
Dan Dark, former vocalist for Swedish heavy metal band TORCH, has released his first solo single, "Bring Down The Walls".
youtu.be/CTSACUWyAGc | facebook.com/DanDarkRock | facebook.com/metalworld
NEW SINGLE WITH CHARTA 77
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 has released a new single, "Tid-övertid". The song comes from their upcoming album, "Den Sista Måltiden", which will be released on May 17 by Wild Kingdom.
frontl.ink/o4eqyjb | bit.ly/KING128 | wildkingdom.se | facebook.com/charta77band
KNIFVEN ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish punk rockers KNIFVEN will release a covers album, "Linköping!", next Friday, May 3. And to celebrate the release, they will do a few tour dates in Sweden between May 3 and May 30.
More details: facebook.com/Knifven
ALICE COOPER RE-RELEASES "Breadcrumbs" WITH BONUS TRACKS
Available today, April 26, as a CD edition including bonus tracks is "Breadcrumbs" by Alice Cooper, the release that initiated the success of the album "Detroit Stories".
Previously only available as a limited and now-out-of-print 10" vinyl, this gem is now finally being released as a nice price CD edition. In addition to the 6 original tracks, this release includes the 2 bonus tracks "Don't Give Up", Cooper"s message of hope and appeal to the perseverance of his fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a live version of "Go Man Go" from his set at Hellfest 2022.
alicecooper.com
NEW SINGLES FROM SECOND CLASS KIDS RECORDS
Swedish trallpunk label Second Class Kids Records has released some digital singles with SMÅJÄVLAFÖTTER (2 songs), FRUKTANSVÄRLD (3 songs), HATA SOM LEJON and MENUDÅ.
You can find the songs here: open.spotify.com/playlist/....
They also let us know that on May 20 the pre-order begins for LASTKAJ 14's 12" EP "Trallkrucifixet" and the split album with HATA SOM LEJON and MENUDÅ. Both will be released on vinyl.
And just if that wasn't enough, Second Class Kids Magazine #6 is finished, and features interviews with INTENSIVEN, LASTKAJ 14, Grönpeppar Records and Beat Butchers, among other things.
secondclasskids.com
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH KNIGHTS OF THE REALM
Swedish heavy metal band KNIGHTS OF THE REALM will release another single, "Hell Can't Wait", on Friday, April 26. The song comes from the upcoming album, "Darker Than Leather", which is out on May 24.
knightsoftherealm.ffm.to/hell | knightsoftherealm.ffm.to/darker-album.OYD | knightsoftherealm.se
NEW SINGLE WITH LASTKAJ 14 IN MAY
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 will release a new single on May 17. It will be 2 songs, "Du Är Inte Här" and "För Dig".
You can already now pre-save: ffm.to/rjvv6p7
facebook.com/Lastkaj14
NEW ALBUM WITH HAMMERFALL IN AUGUST
Swedish heavy metal band HAMMERFALL will release a new album, "Avenge The Fallen", on August 9 through Nuclear Blast. It will be their 13th studio album.
To give a taste of what awaits the fans, the band unleashes the first single and video, "Hail To The King".
hammerfall.bfan.link/HTTK.fpo | hammerfall.bfan.link/avenge-the-fallen.fpo | hammerfall.net | geni.us/NuclearBlastStore
ANOTHER SINGLES COLLECTION WITH G.B.H. IN MAY
Captain Oi! will release a singles collection with English punk legends G.B.H. It's titled "Complete Singles Collection" and will be released as a 2-CD deluxe digipack on May 17.
Pre-order: cherryred.co.uk/gbh-complete-singles-collection-2cd
KITTIE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Reunited metal band KITTIE has announced an exclusive run of North American headline dates. The long-awaited shows will see the band perform in 5 cities across the U.S. and Canada this July and August.
Each show will feature a different supporting lineup. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting on Thursday, April 25 (for access codes be sure to follow KITTIE on socials) with general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 26 from kittie.net
KITTIE will also play multiple North American festivals this year.
NEW SINGLE WITH ACCEPT
Legendary German/American heavy metal titans ACCEPT have shared the official lyric video for "Frankenstein", the third single from their upcoming album "Humanoid", due on April 26 via Napalm Records.
youtu.be/m50DTpKUgfg | linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
EX-TORCH SINGER DAN DARK SIGNS WITH METALWORLD
Dan Dark, former vocalist for Swedish heavy metal band TORCH, has signed a solo deal with Metalworld. The label will soon announce more details about the first single and a new album.
facebook.com/DanDarkRock | facebook.com/metalworld
NEW SINGLE WITH GREENLEAF
Swedish heavy rockers GREENLEAF has released a new single, "Avalanche", from their upcoming album, "The Head & The Habit". The album will be released on June 21 through Magnetic Eye Records.
GREENLEAF are going on a European tour with SLOMOSA and PSYCHLONA from September 30 to October 11.
youtu.be/15xYklJ4qUM?si=_Pm_O93iBIkDC_Hf | lnk.spkr.media/greenleaf-head-habit | facebook.com/greenleafrocks
NEW ALBUM WITH HOLYCIDE IN JUNE
Spanish thrashers HOLYCIDE will release a new album, "Towards Idiocracy", on June 6 via Xtreem Music.
The first single, "A.I. Supremacy", is out now.
youtu.be/L-_boDlnEhA | xtreemmusic.com | holycide.com
NEW ALBUM WITH DEEP PURPLE IN JULY
DEEP PURPLE are going to release a new album, "=1", on July 19 via earMUSIC/Playground. The first single will be released on April 30 at midnight.
It will be the first album with the new guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse in 2022.
Tour dates: deeppurple.com
SISTER SIN ARE BACK AGAIN
Swedish heavy metal band SISTER SIN let us know that they are back.
The band will be support act for ACCEPT in Norway and Sweden in November, and they are currently writing some new songs.
facebook.com/SisterSin
NEW SINGLE WITH FLOTSAM AND JETSAM ON FRIDAY
Thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release a new single, "I Am The Weapon", on Friday, April 26.
bfan.link/i-am-the-weapon-single | linktr.ee/FlotsamAndJetsam
NEW SINGLE WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE ON FRIDAY
MÖTLEY CRÜE return with a brand new song, "Dogs Of War", which will be released on Friday, April 26.
motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarFP | motley.com
GLENN HUGHES ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Glenn Hughes (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, PHENOMENA, TRAPEZE etc) have announced a U.S. tour in August/September. This will be the last tour in the States where he celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Burn" by DEEP PURPLE.
Dates and tickets: bnds.us/8x5a2s
glennhughes.com
RAMMSTEIN's TILL LINDEMANN ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SOLO TOUR
RAMMSTEIN frontman Till Lindemann will bring his solo project to North America for the first time. Renowned worldwide for his imagery-rich lyrics and explosive stage persona, Lindemann will be playing his latest music and captivating audiences across 14 cities. Support acts TWIN TEMPLE and AESTHETIC PERFECTION will be joining the tour, which kicks off September 17 in San Antonio and comes to a close in Los Angeles on October 14. General on-sale will be Friday, April 26.
More details: till-lindemann.com
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH MUDVAYNE AND ALL THAT REMAINS
MEGADETH is bringing its live show to North America with a 33-city, nationwide tour, called "Destroy All Enemies", this fall including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis and many more. Tickets for all dates will be on sale Friday, April 26. Special guests will be MUDVAYNE and ALL THAT REMAINS.
More info: megadeth.com
FEAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH GIUDA AND D.O.A.
American punk veterans FEAR are going on a short U.S. tour in August together with GIUDA and D.O.A.
Dates: facebook.com/FEARtheband
SECOND ALBUM WITH SUNBOMB IN JUNE
SUNBOMB - the musical alliance between Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) and Michael Sweet (STRYPER) - will release its sophomore album, "Light Up The Sky", on June 24 via Frontiers Records Srl.
To celebrate the album's announcement, SUNBOMB has shared the album's first single, "Unbreakable".
youtu.be/D2oCTcB3kcI | ffm.to/sunbombluts | frontiers.it
KK'S PRIEST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
KK'S PRIEST - which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE), bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE) - will launch its very first European headline tour next month. Joining them will be special guests like BURNING WITCHES, XANDRIA, DIETH and TAILGUNNER.
Additionally, the band will perform live at major European festivals, including the legendary Wacken Open Air, for the first time.
More info: kkdowningofficial.com
OZZY TO BE INDUCTEED INTO ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Ozzy Osbourne, FOREIGNER and Peter Frampton are among the 2024 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. MC5 will be presented with the Musical Excellence Award.
The induction ceremony will be held on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
rockhall.com
NEW SONG WITH SEBASTIAN BACH
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has released a new song called "(Hold On) To The Dream". The track is taken from his upcoming solo album, "Child Within The Man", due on May 10 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
youtu.be/zRAj5mgv2ws | sebastianbach.com
PAIN, ELECTRIC BOYS AND SPIDERS CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The last 3 acts for Sweden Rock Festival have been confirmed. They are PAIN, ELECTRIC BOYS and SPIDERS.
The festival happens on June 5-8 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Confirmed since earlier are JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST, Alice Cooper, MEGADETH, The HIVES, W.A.S.P., RIVAL SONS, Bruce Dickinson, DIMMU BORGIR, Kerry King, HAMMERFALL, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, DISMEMBER, STEEL PANTHER, GRAVEYARD, The DARKNESS, SATYRICON, HEAVY LOAD, PRIMAL FEAR, TALISMAN, HIGH ON FIRE, TREAT, The HAUNTED, The BABOON SHOW, RIOT V, DREAM EVIL, BULLET, LUCIFER, AVATARIUM, The DAHMERS, IRON SAVIOR, PRINS SVART, F.K.Ü., Ebba Bergkvist & The FLAT TIRE BAND, SVARTA SANNINGAR, The DRIPPERS etc. etc.
swedenrock.com
LEEWAY SINGER EDDIE SUTTON IS DEAD
Singer Eddie Sutton (real name: Edward Anthony Pomponio) of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has died, 4 years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 59 years old.
instagram.com/eddie_leeway_official
THE PROFESSIONALS SPLIT UP
English punk rock veterans The PROFESSIONALS has decided to go separate ways.
Statement: facebook.com/theprofessionalsband
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND FRONTMAN DICKEY BETTS IS DEAD
Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, died Thursday morning (April 18) at the age of 80. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
facebook.com/outlawsmusic
NEW SINGLES WITH LACUNA COIL AND WITHERING SURFACE
Italian gothic metal band LACUNA COIL are back with a new single, "In The Mean Time", featuring Ash Costello of NEW YEARS DAY.
The song and video are released shortly before LACUNA COIL heads out on a headline U.S. tour with special guests NEW YEARS DAY and additional support coming from OCEANS OF SLUMBER. The band will be hitting big festival stages at ROCKVILLE, SONIC TEMPLE and MILWAUKEE Metal Festival, among others.
And in October, LACUNA COIL are heading out to the UK and Ireland with special guests BLIND CHANNEL.
youtu.be/63z4mNFXJGY?si=Ilr_odAEhZomOj7r | lacunacoil.com
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Danish melodic death metallers WITHERING SURFACE has also released a new single, "Finish What You Started". It's the second single from their upcoming album, "Exit Plan", that will be released on June 7 via Mighty Music.
youtu.be/6b4Mie92CrI | facebook.com/WitheringSurface | mightymusic.dk
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH NIGHTRAGE IN MAY
Greek/Swedish melodic death metal veterans NIGHTRAGE are going to release another single, "Persevere Through Adversity", on May 3. The song comes from their upcoming 10th studio album, "Remains Of A Dead World", which will be available on May 31 through Despotz Records.
ingrv.es/persevere-through-3f1-4 | linktr.ee/nightrage | despotz.bigcartel.com
TALISMAN CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
TALISMAN have been confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival. Swedish bassist and band leader Marcel Jacob (1964-2009) would have been 60 years old this year, and as a tribute to him, original members Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Fredrik Åkesson (guitar) and Jamie Borger (drums), together with Johan Niemann (EVERGREY) on bass, will enter the stage at Sweden Rock Festival on Wednesday, June 5.
The festival take place in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 5-8.
More info: swedenrock.com
ZEKE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American speed punks ZEKE are coming back to Europe for a tour that will last from October 16 to November 17.
Dates here: facebook.com/ZekeBand
NEW SINGLES WITH BLACK DIAMONDS, PIRATE QUEEN, BLUES PILLS AND REMEDY
Swizz hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS has released a new single, "Only For A While", which is taken from their upcoming album, "Destination Paradise", that will be released on May 31 via Metalapolis Records.
youtu.be/YSimVZvNLTQ?si=S_iq6NKpK9q9yiOq | blackdiamondsrock.com | metalapolis.eu
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All-female Bermuda Triangle pirate metal band PIRATE METAL has released a 4th single, "In The Search Of Eldorado", from their upcoming debut album, "Ghosts", which will be released on May 3 through Despotz Records.
youtu.be/2CEsPBVaeyo?si=vWAOh-ZCqP8BrxaZ | facebook.com/piratequeenofficial | despotz.bigcartel.com
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Swedish bluesy heavy rockers BLUES PILLS has released a new single, "Don't You Love It". This song will also be released on a limited 12" vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day 2024 on April 20, with the song "Birthday" on the b-side. Both tracks are taken from their forthcoming album, "Birthday", which will be in stores on August 2.
bluespills.lnk.to/DontYouLoveItPR | bluespills.lnk.to/BirthdayAlbum | bluespills.com
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Swedish melodic rock/metal band REMEDY has also released a new single, "Caught By Death", a song taken from their next album, "Pleasure Beats The Pain", which will be released by Escape Music on May 24.
youtu.be/vcVoGG7q44Y | lnkfi.re/RemedyPBTP | remedymusicsweden.com | escape-music.com
NEW SINGLE WITH NEW HORIZON
NEW HORIZON - the Swedish power metal band with Jona Tee (H.E.A.T) and Nils Molin (DYNAZTY, AMARANTHE) - has released a new single and video, "King Of Kings", taken from their forthcoming album, "Conquerors", to be released on June 14 via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/YFFeYL5nbI4?si=oy3CONQ6Ix-MBrwc | orcd.co/nhconquerors | frontiers.it
NEW SINGLE WITH SISTA BRYTET NEXT WEEK
It's already 5 years since Swedish punk rockers SISTA BRYTET released some new music. But on April 26 the wait is over, as they will release a new single, "Vi Har Det Här".
luftslottrecords.com
SPLIT ALBUM WITH NEBULA AND BLACK RAINBOWS
U.S. heavy psych legends NEBULA will team up with Italian fuzz wizards BLACK RAINBOWS for a split album, "In Search Of The Cosmic Tale/Crossing The Galactic Portal". It will be in stores on June 28.
Pre-order: heavypsychsounds.com
EX-GREAT WHITE SINGER JACK RUSSELL TO RELEASE AUTOBIOGRAPHY THIS SUMMER
Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's long-awaited autobiography, now titled "The True Tale Of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative", will be released this summer via Gatekeeper Press.
Penned by author Katelyn Louise "K.L." Doty, it features a sentimental foreword by Lita Ford, with additional commentary from Eric Singer, Eddie Trunk, John Kalodner, Kip Winger and others. The book, with a cover photo by legendary rock photographer Mark Weiss, will be available in paperback, hardcover and e-book form. The exact release date will be announced later this spring.
facebook.com/jack.russell.1232
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS TO SUPPORT ACCEPT IN EUROPE
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have been confirmed as special guests for ACCEPT on their European tour in October/November.
Dates and tickets: philcampbell.net | linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
TROUBLE ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER
Doom metal legends TROUBLE are revealing Garry Naples as the new drummer for the group. Naples has already begun rehearsals, and will be recording drums for the band's upcoming studio album, the details of which are still pending and will be announced separately.
Read more about Mr. Naples here: facebook.com/TroubleMetal
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH THE STRANGLERS IN AUGUST
English rock veterans The STRANGLERS are going to release a limited edtion live album, "Fifty Years In Black - The Anniversary Tour", on August 16. The album will be available as a 3-disc 180gm gold coloured vinyl.
Pre-order: stranglers.tmstor.es
thestranglers.co.uk
NEW SINGLE WITH ANETTE OLZON
Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind The DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, has released the official music video for her new solo single, "Rapture". It is the title track of her third solo album, due on May 10 via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/aSovET3oWfg | frontiers.it
ENFORCER ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR WITH AMBUSH
New Wave Of Swedish heavy metal band ENFORCER are going on a Swedish tour with AMBUSH in November.
Dates here: skrikhult.se
RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH CLUTCH
American rock band RIVAL SONS has announced a North American tour together with CLUTCH.
The tour is set to captivate 23 cities, kicking off September 5 in Brooklyn, NY and bowing out October 10 in Las Vegas, NV. And in an unexpected twist, both bands will be performing the majority of songs from one of their best-loved albums: "Blast Tyrant" for CLUTCH and "Great Western Valkyrie" for RIVAL SONS.
Tickets go on sale on April 19 at: rivalsons.com/tour
THE CULT ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
The CULT has announced the "8424" European tour celebrating the band's 40th anniversary.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/officialcult
ALICE COOPER ADDS MORE U.S. SHOWS TO SUMMER TOUR
Alice Cooper has added 12 new shows to his summer U.S. tour. Tickets to the general public go on sale on Friday, April 19.
More info: alicecooper.com
DUFF McKAGAN ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan are going to the UK and Europe in the fall.
The tour will begin in Dublin, Ireland on September 30, and will end in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22. Artist pre-sale starts tomorrow (April 16). Public on-sale this Friday, April 19.
Dates and tickets: duffonline.com
VADER ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Polish death metal veterans VADER have announced a European tour in June/July.
More info here: facebook.com/vader
NEW SONG WITH DAVID LEE ROTH
VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth has released a new song called "Scotch And Sofa".
youtu.be/nYFWKJavE-A
KISS COULD HAVE NYC STREET RENAMED IN BAND'S HONOR
A public meeting to discuss the possibility of renaming or co-naming West 23rd Street and 8th Avenue in New York City after the legendary rock band KISS will be held on April 17. Interested parties can also sign up to attend virtually via Zoom, or submit comments by e-mail by noon on April 16.
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EogupdC1QyanJkzbFLjriw#/registration
EX-SAXON BASSIST STEVE DAWSON SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON
According to BBC News, founding SAXON bassist Stephen "Steve" Dawson has been jailed for repeatedly abusing a 6-year-old girl in the 1990s.
The 72-year-old, who was a member of SAXON until 1985, when he was kicked out of the band, got the verdict at an earlier hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on March 21, and was given a 5-year custodial sentence on April 11.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68797713
NEW SINGLE WITH VHÄLDEMAR
Spanish heavy/power metal band VHÄLDEMAR has released a new video for "Devil's Child", the lead track from their upcoming 7th studio album, "Sanctuary Of Death", which is scheduled for release on May 9 through MDD Records.
youtu.be/rbJbv6_c1PI?si=X4Fom5ni3HbH87PC | mdd-records.de | vhaldemar.net
NEW SINGLE WITH KERRY KING
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has shared the music video for "Residue", the second single from his upcoming debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which will be released on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
youtu.be/2fALV3X9jB4
IRON MAIDEN ADDS NEW SHOW IN ARGENTINA
IRON MAIDEN have added a brand new show to the South American leg of "The Future Past Tour" later this year. The new date is December 1 at Estadio Huracán in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tickets go on general sale Friday, April 19.
More tour dates: hoo.be/ironmaiden
THE HIP PRIESTS ON THE LAST VERSE
UK's garage punk rockers The HIP PRIESTS have announced that they have decided to call it a day, and will finish at the end of this year. But there will be more releases and shows before that.
Read more about it: facebook.com/thehippriests
NESEBLOD RECORDS DESTROYED BY FIRE
Legendary black metal record shop Neseblod Records in Oslo, Norway have been destroyed by a fire.
A GoFundMe page can be found here: gofundme.com/f/neseblod-records-fire-fund
NEW ALBUM WITH EVERGREY IN JUNE
Swedish metal band EVERGREY will release a new album, "Theories Of Emptiness", on June 7 via Napalm Records. The first single, "Falling From The Sun", is out now.
youtu.be/fzDL9yVouxo | lnk.to/EG-TheoriesOfEmptiness | evergry.net | napalmrecords.com
LUCIFER TO REPLACE TWIN TEMPLE AT SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
TWIN TEMPLE have been forced to cancel their apperance at this summer's Sweden Rock Festival. They will be replaced by LUCIFER instead.
The festival happens in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 5-8.
More info: swedenrock.com
NEW SINGLE WITH JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS has released a new single, "I'm So Free". The single is featured on the upcoming album, "The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed", from Light in the Attic Records. The album will be released on Record Store Day, April 20.
lita.ffm.to/im-so-free | joanjett.com
TRANSPORT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
Swedish heavy groove metal band TRANSPORT LEAGUE are going to Germany in October for a few shows. A few days before that, they have a 2-night stand at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden.
More details here: facebook.com/transportleague
EXODUS TO RELEASE LIVE RECORDING FROM 1989
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS will release a new live album, "British Disaster: The Battle Of '89 (Live At The Astoria)", on May 31 via Nuclear Blast.
35 years after it was recorded at the Astoria in London back in March of 1989, the band decides to share this live performance with their fans. Get a first taste: youtu.be/ZoJo_QkwG4s
exodus.bfan.link/british-disaster-the-battle-of-89.fbi | facebook.com/exodusattack | facebook.com/nuclearblastrecords
NEW BAND WITH MEMBERS FROM OVERKILL, EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT AND MACHINE HEAD
CATEGORY 7 is a new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson. The band has just inked a deal with Metal Blade Records, and their debut album will be released this summer, with their first single to be unveiled on May 2.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS have announced European festival dates for May and June.
Dates here: facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
AEROSMITH ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATES FOR FAREWELL TOUR
AEROSMITH has announced the rescheduled dates for the band's "Peace Out" farewell tour in North America.
The trek will kick off on September 20 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 41-date tour will conclude on February 26, 2025 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Support on the trek will once again come from The BLACK CROWES.
More details here: aerosmith.com
SYSTEM OF A DOWN AND DEFTONES TO PLAY IN SAN FRANCISCO
SYSTEM OF A DOWN and DEFTONES have teamed up for a one-off show in San Francisco. The show will take place on August 17 at Golden Gate Park with The MARS VOLTA, VIAGRA BOYS and VOWWS playing support. Tickets go on sale on April 12.
systemofadown.com | deftones.com
30th ANNIVERSARY RE-ISSUE OF THE OFFSPRING's "Smash"
The OFFSPRING and the entity that owns the band's sound recordings following a 2016 sale, will release a 30th anniversary version of their classic album "Smash". The new version comes in picture disc and color vinyl formats, but does not feature any bonus material.
instagram.com/offspring
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH YES
DEEP PURPLE are taking their "= 1 More Time Tour" to the States, where they will be touring together with YES.
The tour happens in August/September, and general on sale begins Friday, April 12.
Dates and ticket links: deeppurple.com or deep-purple.com or yesworld.com
OZZY LAUNCHES INTERNET TV SHOW WITH BILLY MORRISON
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison - the longtime rhythm guitarist in Billy Idol's band and former bassist for The CULT - have announced the launch of their new Internet TV show, "The Madhouse Chronicles".
More info: osbournemediahouse.com
HIATUS WILL CONTINUE
Despite the death of singer Willy a few weeks ago, Belgian crust punk veterans HIATUS will continue. They have decided to not replace Willy. Instead they will continue as a 4-piece band, and Azill, Pask and Phil will share vocals.
The band is currently writing some new songs, and also have some gigs in the coming months.
Tour dates can be found here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062081990032
THUNDERMOTHER ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish all-female hard rocking band THUNDERMOTHER have announced their upcoming "Goddess of The Road Tour 2025" across Europe, with support from COBRA SPELL and VULVARINE.
The tour will begin in Hamburg, Germany on February 7, 2025. It will last until April 6, when they visit Utrecht, The Netherlands. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, April 10 at: thundermother.com
FIREHOUSE SINGER CJ SNARE IS DEAD
FIREHOUSE singer CJ Snare died Friday night (April 5) at age 64. Snare's daughter Heather tells TMZ his official cause of death is cardiac arrest.
facebook.com/FireHouseMusic
BILLY IDOL GOES TO CANADA
Billy Idol has announced Canadian tour dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his classic album "Rebel Yell". PLATINUM BLONDE will be joining him on all dates. Tickets go on sale on April 12.
Further details and tickets: billyidol.net
VENOM INC. GOT A NEW DRUMMER
VENOM INC. has recruited Marc "JXN" Jackson as the band's new drummer. Jackson was previously a member of M:PIRE OF EVIL, the group formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM and current VENOM INC. members Jeff "Mantas""Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals).
Jackson joined VENOM INC. as the replacement for Jeramie Kling, who announced his departure from the band last November after a 5-year run.
CHERIE CURRIE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Former The RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie are coming back to Europe this summer.
Dates here: facebook.com/CherieCurrieOfficial
PANDEMONIUM 2024 BECOMES ONE STAGE EVENT
Australian music festival Pandemonium has announced that they will be changing to a one stage event. All dates remain the same, and a revised line up will be announced as soon as possible.
Both DEEP PURPLE and DEAD KENNEDYS have announced that they will no longer play at the festival.
pandemonium.rocks
NO VÅRSKRIKET
It seems like 1-day punk event Vårskriket! has been cancelled.
The event was supposed to happen at Bellevue in Karlshamn, Sweden on April 20. Bands that was supposed to play was TROUBLEMAKERS, VÄRLDEN BRINNER, The HYPERMATICS and The UNION RAGS.
LASTKAJ 14 ANNOUNCES RELEASE FESTIVAL
You have probably heard about a release party, but Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 take it a few steps further and will have a release festival instead.
Hofors Trallweekend will happen in Hofors, Sweden on September 27-28. Confirmed bands are LASTKAJ 14, SMÅJÄVLAFÖTTER, TOTAL EGON, FRUKTANSVÄRLD, SARDO NUMSPA, BJÖRNARNA, BROR DUKTIG, ANTI-LAM FRONT, ÄRKEPUCKO, HOFORS ALLSTARS and Tomas Halling.
facebook.com/Lastkaj14
FASTER PUSSYCAT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
American sleaze rock veterans FASTER PUSSYCAT are going on a U.S. tour in April/May.
Dates: facebook.com/fasterpbandofficial
THE HIVES ARE GOING TO AMERICA AGAIN
Swedish rockers The HIVES will return to North America in September/October. Tickets are ut now.
Dates: facebook.com/hives
NEW ALBUM WITH ANVIL IN JUNE
Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL have set "One And Only" as the title of their 20th studio album. Release date is June 28, and record label is AFM Records. The first single, "Feed Your Fantasy", is out now.
youtu.be/8dhQoQ7dptA | shop.afm-records.de/anvil | facebook.com/anvilmetal
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION - the American supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH etc), guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) - has released a new single, "Red Sun". The track is taken from BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's highly anticipated fifth studio album, "V", due on June 14.
youtu.be/sgrrdVD6NLE
NEW SINGLE WITH PIRATE QUEEN
PIRATE QUEEN, the first all-female pirate metal band from the Bermuda Triangle, has released another single, "Santa Lucia", from their upcoming debut album, "Ghosts", which will be released on May 3 via Despotz Records.
youtu.be/6NKwdeaFkTI?si=GfFQMnzEfM-itAGl | facebook.com/piratequeenofficial | despotz.se
SATYRICON, HEAVY LOAD, CARCASS, BULLET, AVATARIUM AND F.K.Ü. CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
SATYRICON, HEAVY LOAD, CARCASS, BULLET, AVATARIUM, F.K.Ü., TRUCKFIGHTERS, IRON SAVIOR and SKRAECKOEDLAN are some of the latest bands to be confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival.
The festival happens in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 5-8. Confirmed since earlier are JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST, Alice Cooper, MEGADETH, The HIVES, W.A.S.P., RIVAL SONS, Bruce Dickinson, DIMMU BORGIR, Kerry King, HAMMERFALL, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, DISMEMBER, GRAVEYARD, The DARKNESS, PRIMAL FEAR, HIGH ON FIRE, TREAT, The HAUNTED, The BABOON SHOW, RIOT V, DREAM EVIL, The DAHMERS, PRINS SVART, SVARTA SANNINGAR, The DRIPPERS etc. etc.
More info and tickets: swedenrock.com
NEW ALBUM WITH KNIGHTS OF THE REALM IN MAY
Swedish heavy metal band KNIGHTS OF THE REALM - with members from ECLIPSE, TIAMAT, TANK and AVATARIUM - are going to release a new album, "Darker Than Leather", on May 24 through Playground Music. The first single, "Killer Machine", is out now.
youtu.be/IB_bA6_NY58?si=op_r-EpjmtQaq9KK
NEW SINGLE WITH LEE AARON
Canadian rock queen Lee Aaron has released another single, "Even It Up", from her upcoming covers album, "Tattoo Me", which will be released on April 26 by Metalville Records.
"Even It Up" was originally done by HEART.
youtube.com/watch?v=hH4XxdrLzWQ | leeaaron.com | metalville-shop.de
NEW SINGLE WITH ATTENTAT
Swedish punk rock veterans ATTENTAT will release a new single, "Dårarna Från Stan", on April 5.
Pre-save: frontl.ink/j8jxd5v
attentat.nu
NEW ALBUM WITH POWERWOLF IN JULY
European power metal band POWERWOLF are going to release a new studio album, "Wake Up The Wicked", on July 26 through Napalm Records.
Pre-order: lnk.to/PW-WakeUpTheWicked
The band will be touring in North America in August/September with UNLEASH THE ARCHER. After that the touring will continue in Europe in October.
Tour dates: facebook.com/powerwolfmetal | napalmrecords.com
MUNICIPAL WASTE ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
American thrash band MUNICIPAL WASTE are going to Australia in July. Tickets on sale Friday, April 5.
Dates: facebook.com/Municipalwaste
STRY TERRARIE AND STICKY BOMB TO PLAY KRIMINELLA GITARRER
KRIMINELLA GITARRER was a early punk band from southern Sweden. Now the old members Stry Terrarie and Sticky Bomb are going to do 4 exclusive shows in Sweden, under the moniker "Stry & Sticky spelar KRIMINELLA GITARRER", where they will play the songs by the band. Stry and Sticky will be joined by Jake Lundtofte and Thomas Holst.
The dates are these:
Oct. 19 - Norrehus, Klippan
Oct. 26 - Medley, Malmö
Nov. 8 - Valand, Göteborg
Nov. 9 - Melodybox, Stockholm
More info and ticket links: facebook.com/rmpmusikab
NEW SINGLE WITH GIRLSCHOOL
British hard rock veterans GIRLSCHOOL will release a new single, "Cold Dark Heart", on April 5. The song comes from their latest album, "WTFortyfive?".
facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial
KISS's MUSIC CATALOG ACQUIRED BY POPHOUSE
Pophouse has today (April 4) concluded a landmark agreement with the iconic band KISS. Pophouse is the Swedish entertainment and music investment firm renowned for its development of brand-building activities in music and entertainment, such as the groundbreaking "ABBA Voyage" show in London, in which Pophouse is the founding investor.
Pophouse has acquired KISS's artist share of the master recordings and publishing rights. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Fortune reports that the band is being paid over $300 million.
As part of the partnership, Pophouse will create digital versions of KISS that will allow the band and their unique personas to live forever. Through a magical combination of cutting-edge technology and unrivalled creativity, Pophouse will bring the full, authentic KISS experience to both existing and new fans for years to come. The avatar show is planned to launch in 2027.
youtu.be/DdCZS2tznak
PROTESTERA AND INDRE KRIG CONFIRMED FOR PUNK ILLEGAL
PROTESTERA and INDRE KRIG have been confirmed for the Punk Illegal festival, which happens in Svartmyra, Sweden on July 12-13.
Confirmed since earlier are AVSKUM, ASOCIAL, DROPDEAD, BÖSET, TERROR 83, TOLSHOCK, VIVISEKTIO, SJU SVÅRA ÅR, BEYOND PINK, HÅRDA TIDER etc.
punkillegal.com
FREDAG DEN 13:E ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Swedish crust punks FREDAG DEN 13:E are going on a U.S. East Coast tour this summer together with LOUD NIGHT.
Dates here: facebook.com/fredagden13e
MILLENCOLIN ANNOUNCES FINNISH AND NORWEGIAN DATES WITH NO FUN AT ALL AND SATANIC SURFERS
Swedish skate punks MILLENCOLIN will once again team up with NO FUN AT ALL and SATANIC SURFERS. This time for 1 show in Finland and 1 in Norway. These exclusive dates are:
Sept. 21 - Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland
Sept. 27 - Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway
Tickets on sale Friday, April 5.
millencolin.com
GATANS LAG WILL DO THEIR LAST SHOW
Swedish Oi! punks GATANS LAG have announced that they will do their final show at Dalfestivalen at Folkets Park in Dalsjöfors (outside their hometown Borås), Sweden on August 24.
facebook.com/dalfestivalen | facebook.com/GatansLag
FOREIGNER's FAREWELL TOUR CONTINUES IN THE FALL
FOREIGNER have announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests LOVERBOY and Lita Ford on select dates.
After one last show with STYX and John Waite in Memphis on September 20, the tour is set to continue on September 23, 2024, at West Virginia's Charleston Civic Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 5.
Further details at: foreigneronline.com
GLENN HUGHES ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, PHENOMENA, HUGHES/THRALL, TRAPEZE etc) are going to Australia in October to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the DEEP PURPLE album "Burn".
Early bird tickets on sale Friday, April 5 at: hardlinemedia.net
General public tickets on sale Tuesday, April 9.
More info: glennhughes.com
NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH ROGGA JOHANSSON
Swedish death metaller Rogga Johansson has released his 4th solo album, "Otherworld", via Iron, Blood And Death.
facebook.com/roggaofficial | ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/..
HEART ANNOUNCES ANNOTHER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH CHEAP TRICK
Legendary rock band HEART has announced a fall 2024 leg of its "Royal Flush" tour with CHEAP TRICK. The trek will kick off September 26 in San Francisco and wraps up December 15 in Las Vegas.
heart-music.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DEAD POLLYS IN THE END OF THE MONTH
"Me And Claes" is a new song by Swedish punk band DEAD POLLYS, which will be released on April 26 by Too Loud Records. It's a tribute to their late guitarist Claes Fredriksson.
Pre-save: music.tooloudrecords.com/meandclaes
deadpollys.com | tooloudrecords.com
THE EXPLOITED ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Scottish punk legends The EXPLOITED have announced lots of tour dates in North America this year, as well as 1 date next year. These dates includes a tour with TOTAL CHAOS for example.
Get more details here: facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
PICTURE DISCS OF RAMONES ALBUMS
To celebrate 50 years of RAMONES, the band (or parties holding the band's IP), will release a series of picture discs of their albums. The first one is a picture disc of the band's first, self-titled album, which is out now.
The band is expected to release the rest of their Sire discography as picture discs.
rhino.lnk.to/RPD | ramones.com
THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT POSTPONES GERMAN SHOWS
Swedish hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT have cancelled their 2 shows in Germany, which was scheduled for April 19 and 20. These shows will be rescheduled.
facebook.com/chucknorrisexperiment
ZEPHYRA WORKING ON NEW SONG
Local (Borås, Sweden) melodic extreme metal band ZEPHYRA seems to be working on a new single, and have posted a pre-production/demo sneak peek.
youtu.be/57Lho7BxNfI?si=9LL7kcRPJxK8lnIp | facebook.com/zephyraofficial
MARCH 2024
NEW SINGLE WITH ANVIL NEXT MONTH
Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL will release a new single, "Feed Your Fantasy", on Friday, April 5.
"Feed Your Fantasy" is the first single from ANVIL's upcoming 20th studio album, which is due later in the year via AFM Records.
Teaser for the single: youtu.be/8dhQoQ7dptA
facebook.com/anvilmetal
NEW SINGLE AND EP WITH CORNERS OF SANCTUARY
Philadelphia heavy metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY has released a new single, "Hunter Prey". The song is taken from the new extended EP, "Metal Up", which is out now via SODEH Records.
bfan.link/hunter-prey | cornersofsanctuary.com
ERIK GRÖNWALL's AUTOBIOGRAPHY DUE IN SEPTEMBER
HarperCollins has set a September 12 release date for "Power - Musiken, Döden, Livet" (English: "Power: Music, Death, Life"), the Swedish-language autobiography from former SKID ROW and H.E.A.T. singer Erik Grönwall.
facebook.com/erikgronwall
NEW SINGLE WITH MAVERICK
Belfast hard rockers MAVERICK has released a new single, "Sweet Surrender". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Silver Tongue", which will be released on June 21 through Metalapolis Records.
maverick.spread.link/sweet-surrender | save-it.cc/metalapolis/silver-tongue | maverickofficial.co.uk | metalapolis.eu
NEW SINGLE WITH JUNKYARD DRIVE
Dansih hard rockers JUNKYARD DRIVE has released a new single, "Shoot From The Hip". The song comes from their upcoming album, "Look At Me Now", which will be released on April 12 via Mighty Music.
bfan.link/shoot-from-the-hip | linktr.ee/junkyarddriveofficial | mightymusic.dk
NEW ALBUM WITH STILLBORN IN JUNE
Swedish heavy rockers STILLBORN will release a new album, titled "Netherworlds", on June 28 through Black Lodge Records.
orcd.co/netherworlds | facebook.com/stillbornsweden
NEW ALBUM WITH HENRY KANE IN MAY
Jonny Pettersson's solo outfit HENRY KANE will release its third album, "Circle Of Pain", on May 17 via Selfmadegod Records. Expect a blackened mixture of grindcore, crust punk and death metal.
The first single, "Numb", is out now on digital platforms.
youtu.be/pYe0BYrEG40?si=30AS5k1Rw5A_p-U1 | facebook.com/HenryKaneGrind | selfmadegod.com
THE CULT CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
The CULT, ERADIKATED and The MERCURY RIOTS have been confirmed for the Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden on August 1-3.
Confirmed since earlier are ACCEPT, The DARKNESS, MR. BIG, DRAGONFORCE, Axel Rudi Pell, PAIN, DOKKEN, SATOR, GRAVEYARD, GIRLSCHOOL, VANDENBERG, ALCATRAZZ, ELECTRIC BOYS, METALITE, MAN.MACHINE.INDUSTRY etc.
facebook.com/Skogsrojet
HIATUS SINGER WILLY IS DEAD
Willy, singer for Belgian crust punk veterans HIATUS, has passed away.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062081990032
DAN LILKER TO JOIN ANTHRAX FOR UPCOMING TOUR DATES
Due to personal reasons, Frank Bello (bass) will not be able to accompany New York thrashers ANTHRAX on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13 at MXMF the Metal Fest.
Filling in on those dates, as well as 2 U.S. festival shows in May, will be ANTHRAX founding member and original bassist Dan Lilker, marking his first appearance with the band in 40 years.
Statement and dates can be found here: facebook.com/anthrax
NEW ALBUM WITH FU MANCHU IN JUNE
SoCal desert rockers FU MANCHU have announced that their 14th album, "The Return Of Tomorrow", will be released on June 14 via the band's own label At The Dojo Records.
The first single, "Hands Of The Zodiac", is out now.
FU MANCHU will embark on European tours in June and October, including performances at festivals Graspop Metal Meeting, Copenhell and Hellfest.
lnk.to/FuManchu_HandsOfTheZodiac | facebook.com/FuManchuBand
ERIK GRÖNWALL PARTS WAYS WITH SKID ROW
Today (March 27) SKID ROW and Erik Grönwall jointly announce that Erik will step down as the vocalist for SKID ROW. Longtime friend Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM will be taking over vocal duties for the upcoming 4 concerts.
Erik leaves the band after just 2 years, but he has decided that travel and the rigors of the road is not conducive to his health and recovery, and wants to focus on a lifestyle that is more amenable for his well-being, healing and family.
His 2 years will be celebrated with a new live album. More details about that later..
Statement: facebook.com/skidrow | facebook.com/erikgronwall
NEW SINGLE WITH RHAPSODY OF FIRE ON FRIDAY
Italian symphonic power metal band RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release "A Brave New Hope" as their latest single on March 29. The song is taken from the new album, "Challenge The Wind", which will be released on May 31 through AFM Records.
youtu.be/PGjMRYtbAWQ?si=VmKAqnfIdpVjEJCB | shop.afm-records.de | rhapsodyoffire.com
GRAHAM BONNET TEAM UP WITH MARTY FRIEDMAN TO REVISIT "Since You Been Gone"
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) and guitar maestro Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) have joined forces to breathe new life into the classic rock anthem "Since You Been Gone".
The song dates back to 1976, but its best known version was recorded in 1979 by RAINBOW.
orcd.co/bonnetfriedman_sinceyoubeengone
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH KICKIN VALENTINA NEXT WEEK
American street hard rockers KICKIN VALENTINA will release a new single, "Dirty Rhythm", on April 5. The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Star Spangled Fist Fight", which will be released on April 19 via Mighty Music.
facebook.com/KickinValentina | mightymusic.dk
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS will return to North America for a tour in July and August. Tickets on sale Friday, March 29.
More info here: facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR WITH DORO
Alice Cooper is taking his "Too Close For Comfort" tour to Germany in October. Special guest will be DORO, and tickets go on sale March 27.
More details: https://alicecooper.com/tour
RE-RELEASE OF ANGELIC UPSTARTS' DEBUT ALBUM
Captain Oi will re-release the debut album with British street punks ANGELIC UPSTARTS on CD on May 10.
"Teenage Warning" was originally released in 1979, and produced by SHAM 69's Jimmy Pursey.
Pre-order: cherryred.co/UpstartsTeenageWarning
ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES NEW BASSIST
British punk legends ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE have a new bassist, called Biff.
facebook.com/antinowhereleague
IRON MAIDEN ADD A DATE IN PHOENIX
IRON MAIDEN have added a brand new show to the North American leg of "The Future Past Tour" later this year. The date is Wednesday, October 9 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Tickets go on general sale on Friday, March 29.
It has also been revealed that Mongolian metal band The HU will be joining IRON MAIDEN on all shows throughout North America.
ironmaiden.com
THE PRETTY RECKLESS TO SUPPORT AC/DC IN EUROPE
The PRETTY RECKLESS has been announced as the support act on AC/DC's upcoming European spring/summer 2024 tour.
twitter.com/acdc
UK SUBS TO RELEASE BOX SET WITH 5 FIRST ALBUMS
On April 26, punk veterans UK SUBS will release a new CD box set. it includes all of the band's first 5 albums as well as the bonus tracks that were previously released with the album reissues on Captain Oi. The box is called "UK SUBS: THE ALBUMS 1979-82" and it's out via Cherry Red/Captain Oi.
cherryred.co.uk/label/captain-oi
GLENN HUGHES TO RECORD NEW SOLO ALBUM
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, PHENOMENA, HUGHES/THRALL, TRAPEZE etc) will enter the studio in June to record the long-awaited follow-up to his 2016 solo album "Resonate". He plan to release the album in 2025.
Read more: facebook.com/glennhughesonline
THE IRON MAIDENS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
The IRON MAIDENS - an all-female IRON MAIDEN tribute band - will return to Europe in October/November.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/theironmaidensofficial
LUCIFER ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
Heavy rockers LUCIFER are bringing their "The Satanic Panic Tour" to Latin America in October.
Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/luciferofficial
EXCITER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH MIDNIGHT
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER will embark on a summer 2024 North American tour with MIDNIGHT. Support on the trek will come from WRAITH and HELLWITCH.
Dates: instagram.com/exciterband
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ADDS 2 MORE SHOWS IN IRELAND
Punk legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS has added Cork and Dublin to their Irish dates in August. Support acts will be AOIFE DESTRUCTION and The NILZ.
These new dates are:
Aug. 15 - Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Aug. 16 - The Academy, Dublin
More tour dates: slf.rocks/home-base
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK DIAMONDS
Swizz hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS has released a new single, "After The Rain". The song is taken from the upcoming album, "Destination Paradise", which will be released on May 31 by Metalapolis Records.
BLACK DIAMONDS are said to fit fans of bands like DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON, GOTTHARD and (old) BON JOVI.
youtu.be/e1AaJhVM-mk?si=G4gV0ScT0YxizXTB | blackdiamondsrock.com | metalapolis.eu
BOX SET WITH BLACK SABBATH's TONY MARTIN RECORDS TO BE RELEASED IN MAY
BLACK SABBATH will finally release a box set, titled "Anno Domini 1989-1995", with the albums they did with Tony Martin on vocals - "Headless Cross" (1989), "Tyr" (1990), "Cross Purposes" (1994) and "Forbidden" (1995). It will be released on May 31.
There will be a new version of "Fobidden", that guitarist Tony Iommi remixed specially for the collection. The CD version of the box will include 3 exclusive bonus tracks.
BlackSabbath.lnk.to/annodominiFB
NEW SINGLE WITH MAIDAVALE
Swedish heavy rockers MAIDAVALE has released the second single, "Daybreak", from their upcoming album, "Sun Dog". The album will be in stores on May 3.
Listen to the single and pre-order the album: linktr.ee/maidavale
KSMB TO RELEASE VINYL FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET
Swedish punk rock veterans KSMB will release a vinyl LP, titled "En Slemmig Torsk...", for the American market. It will be released by PNV and Burning Heart on April 26, and will include the band's songs from "Bakverk 80" and "Aktion", as well as some other stuff from the same era (1979/80).
facebook.com/ksmbofficiella
NEW SINGLE WITH PEARL JAM
PEARL JAM's 12th studio album, "Dark Matter", will be released on April 19 via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. The LP's second single, "Running", is out now.
youtu.be/H7UrYoOhCMA | pearljam.lnk.to/DMpreorder | pearljam.com
GRAVE DIGGER ANNOUNCES 45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
German heavy metal veterans GRAVE DIGGER will celebrate their 45th anniversary with a tour in Germany, and 1 date in Switzerland, in the beginning of 2025. Very special guests on all dates will be VICTORY. Support act on the first dates (Jan. 16-26) will be RIGORIOUS. After that WARWOLF take over (Jan. 30 to Feb. 8).
Further details here: bit.ly/grave_digger_live | facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH REMEDY
Swedish melodic hard rockers REMEDY has released a new single, "Crying Heart". The song is taken from the upcoming album, "Pleasure Beats The Pain", out on May 24 via Escape Music.
The band is going on a tour in Sweden in April as support act for former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello.
lnkfi.re/RemedyCryingHeart | lnkfi.re/RemedyPBTP | remedymusicsweden.com | escape-music.com
NEW ALBUM WITH PRAYING MANTIS IN APRIL
NWOBHM veterans PRAYING MANTIS will release a new album, "Defiance", on April 19 through Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "Standing Tall", is out now.
youtu.be/PyXf7YBNEto?si=4KQU4VRu2g7KgDx_ | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH ANGEL
American rock band ANGEL has released a new video for "Once Upon A Time An Angel And A Devil Fell In Love", which is taken from their latest album, "Once Upon A Time".
youtu.be/-gAYi8t1a6U | angelbandofficial.com
NEW SINGLE WITH NIGHTRAGE IN APRIL
Greek/Swedish melodic death metal veterans NIGHTRAGE will release another single, "A Throne Of Melancholy", on April 5. The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Remains Of A Dead World", which will be released on May 31 via Despotz Records.
Pre-save the single: ingrv.es/a-throne-of-melancho-bxn-q
linktr.ee/nightrage | despotz.se
HEAVY LOAD's "Metal Conquest" TO BE RE-RELEASED IN APRIL
In 1981 Swedish heavy metal legends HEAVY LOAD released their 5-track mini album "Metal Coquest". Now No Remorse Records will release the album with a 6th track on the LP, and the CD will have 3 more bonus tracks.
Pre-order will begin on March 22. Official release date is April 5.
HEAVY LOAD will also return to the stage to play live again. They have so far been booked for Keep It True Festival in Germany on April 26, but more dates will be announced soon.
noremorse.gr | heavyload-sweden.com
CRAZY LIXX PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Drummer Joél Cirera has decided to leave Swedish hard rockers CRAZY LIXX after more than 20 years. His final gig will be in Copenhagen, Denmark in May.
Statement: facebook.com/crazylixx
STRÖM ANNOUNCES NEW BASS PLAYER
Swedish singing hard rockers STRÖM has recruited a new bassist, and his name is Adam Butler.
facebook.com/TidenSjunger
THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE SIGNS WITH BRAVEWORDS RECORDS
Drummer Chris Slade (AC/DC, ASIA, Gary Moore, The FIRM, Manfred Mann's EARTH BAND) and his band The CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE has signed with BraveWords Records. Joining Chris are vocalists Steve Glasscock and Paul "Bun" Davis, as well as James Cornford on guitar, Michael J. Clark on keyboard/guitar and Andy Crosby on bass.
chrisslade.com | bravewordsrecords.com
WARCOLLAPSE AND ALFAHANNE CONFIRMED FOR MÖRKASTE SMÅLAND
The first confirmed bands for the Mörkaste Småland festival are KHOLD, MEZZROW, WARCOLLAPSE, HORDE OF HEL and ALFAHANNE.
The festival will take place at Hotell Hulingen in Hultsfred, Sweden on October 4-5.
Event page: facebook.com/events/2102457933461346
NEW SINGLE WITH TYGERS OF PAN TANG NEXT WEEK
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG are going to release another single, "Keeping Me Alive", from their upcoming live album, "Live Blood". The single will be released on Friday, March 29, and the album will be out on April 26 via Mighty Music.
facebook.com/tygersofpantangofficial | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH SONIC UNIVERSE
As you might have heard, LIVING COLOUR vocalist Corey Glover and ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando have launched a new project called SONIC UNIVERSE. The group, whose line-up is completed by bassist Booker King and drummer Taykwuan Jackson, will release its debut album, "It Is What It Is", on May 10 via earMUSIC.
The official music video for the LP's second single, "Higher", is out now.
youtu.be/4U6lXBZ806s
GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite For Destruction" INDUCTED TO GRAMMY HALL OF FAME
GUNS N' ROSES' classic debut album, "Appetite For Destruction", is one of 10 recordings which were inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame on Wednesday (March 20).
This year's additions include 4 albums and 6 singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at Grammy Museum's inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame gala and concert presented by City National Bank on May 21, 2024 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.
For a full list of 2024 recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, visit: grammy.com/awards/hall-of-fame-award
ATTENTAT RECRUITS LIVE GUITARIST
Swedish punk rock veterans ATTENTAT have announced that their new guitarist for the spring tour in Norway and Sweden will be the 26-year old Noel Hassling (INTERNET FRIENDS, son of Staffan from SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG).
Read more and see all the dates: attentat.nu/en-hassling-i-attentat
NATIONALTEATERNS ROCKORKESTER ANNOUNCES ANOTHER TOUR
Legendary Swedish cult rockers NATIONALTEATERNS ROCKORKESTER refuse to quit. This is the band who have done more farewell tours than KISS, and now they have announced yet another tour in Sweden this summer. I'm not sure what line-up it will be, but the tickets will probably be really expensive as usual.
Dates and tickets: nojet.se/artist/nationalteaterns-rockorkester....
NEW SINGLE WITH EX-NIGHTWISH VOCALIST ANETTE OLZON
Anette Olzon - the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind The DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen - has released a new solo single, "Day Of Wrath". The track is taken from her third solo album, "Rapture", due on May 10 via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/L5BTuCcGwos | frontiers.it
HIGH ON FIRE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
American heavy riffers HIGH ON FIRE has announced U.S. headlining tour dates in support of the band's upcoming album, "Cometh The Storm". The spring trek will launch on May 4 in Orlando, Florida and feature support from Venezuelan post-rock outfit ZETA and Massachusetts crossover crew HIGH COMMAND.
"Cometh The Storm" will be released on April 19 via MNRK Heavy.
Dates: linktr.ee/highonfireband
HATEBREED ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Hardcore icons HATEBREED will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a North American tour in the fall. The trek will kick off on September 26 in Portland, Maine and will conclude on October 27 in Norfolk, Virginia. Support on the tour will come from CARCASS, HARMS WAY and CRYPTA.
General on-sale will be Friday, March 22.
Dates: facebook.com/hatebreed
NEW SINGLE WITH ACCEPT NEXT WEEK
ACCEPT will release the second single, "The Reckoning", from their new album, "Humanoid", on March 27.
linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
ANUBIS TO PLAY ON THE U.S. WEST COAST
L.A. thrash/power metal band ANUBIS are going to the West Coast for 3 shows in April.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/AnubisBandOfficial
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN/UK TOUR
DEEP PURPLE are going on a European/UK tour in October/November. Special guests in Europe will be JEFFERSON STARSHIP, and in the UK it will be REEF who open the shows.
Dates and ticket links: deeppurple.com
BLUES PILLS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish retro/blues rockers BLUES PILLS will be touring around Europe between October to December. Special guests will be Daniel Romano's OUTFIT. Tickets go on sale March 20.
More details here: bluespills.com
ROGER DALTREY ANNOUNCES SEMI-ACOUSTIC U.S. TOUR
Roger Daltrey - legendary rock icon and co-founder of The WHO - will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of The WHO gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience.
These very exclusive set of shows kicks off on June 12 at Virginia's renowned Wolf Trap Filene Center. The 9-city run will continue throughout the month of June, wrapping on June 29 at The Pavilion at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois.
More info here: thewho.com
DREAM EVIL POSTPONES SWEDISH TOUR TO THE FALL
As the release of the new album with Swedish heavy metal band DREAM EVIL has been delayed, they have decided to move the Swedish tour from this spring to the fall/autumn.
New dates can be found here: facebook.com/DreamEvilOfficial
BLACK FLAG TO GO ON "First Four Years" TOUR
This summer, American punk icons BLACK FLAG will go on a North American tour and play the whole "First Four Years" compilation, as well as other tracks. The tour starts August 1 and runs through August 25 so far, but additional dates are expected to be added.
BLACK FLAG 2024 includes founding member Greg Ginn (guitar), singer Mike Vallely who joined in 2013, bassist Austin Sears who joined in 2023, and drummer Charles Wiley who joined in 2022.
Dates and ticket links can be found here: blackflagband.com
NEBULA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Stoner rockers NEBULA will be touring in Europe from June 6 to July 6.
More info: facebook.com/NebulaBand
NEW ALBUM WITH SEBASTIAN BACH IN MAY
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will release a new solo LP, "Child Within The Man", on May 10 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
The album features guest appearances from John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Orianthi (Alice Cooper, Michael Jackson) - who all co-wrote their respective tracks with Bach - and 2 tracks co-written with ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy.
A new single, "Everybody Bleeds", is out now.
youtu.be/_wx4PQRx2hA
PHYSICAL RELEASE OF "Queen Rock Montreal" IN MAY
"Queen Rock Montreal" captures the world's most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers. Recorded in 1981 and recently released as a record-breaking digitally restored IMAX concert film, this landmark moment in the band's history is now being released as both double Blu-ray and double 4K Ultra High Definition packages, plus double CD and triple vinyl packages. Both will be released worldwide on May 10, QUEEN has announced.
youtu.be/Zpvhm6Y5OdY | queenonline.com
NEW SINGLE WITH HUNTER
German hard rockers HUNTER has released a new single, "Who Needs The Devil". It's the first single from their upcoming album, "Rock 'N' Roll V.I.P.", which will be released on May 10 by Metalapolis Records.
hunter.spread.link/who-needs-the-devil-when- | hunter.band | metalapolis.eu
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL has released the third single, "We Burn", from their upcoming album, "Wheel Of Illusion", which will be released on March 29 via Metalville Records.
youtu.be/d4WcuDfZq44 | thequill.lnk.to/WheelofIllusion | linktr.ee/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.de
ATTENTAT ANNOUNCES SECOND LIVE BASSIST
Yesterday (March 14) it was announced that Inge Johansson (GATUPLAN, The (International) NOISE CONSPIRACY, AGAINST ME!, CSS, STILETT, ALONZO & FAS 3, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, KNUGEN FALLER) had become the new live bassist for ATTENTAT, and that he was 1 of 2 that will share the job (the one who is available will play).
Now the band have announced that the other man that will play bass is multi musician Gunnar Frick (Ray Davies, COMMANDO M. PIGG, WEEPING WILLOWS, BAD LIVER).
More info and live dates: attentat.nu
NEW SINGLE WITH LEE AARON
Canadian rock queen Lee Aaron has released a new single, "Tattoo", taken from her new covers album, "Tattoo Me", which will be released on April 26 through Metalville Records.
"Tattoo" was originally done by a band called 77's.
youtube.com/watch?v=sHl2pF29hig | leeaaron.com | metalville-shop.de
DISCHARGE RETURN TO LATIN AMERICA WITH MIDNIGHT AND HAVOK
UK hardcore/punk legends DISCHARGE will return to Latin America in June 2024, with support from MIDNIGHT and HAVOK.
The tour will begin with a few dates in Mexico before they go to South America, where they will play in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/Dischargeofficial
SOPHIE'S THREAT RE-RECORD FIRST SINGLE WITH NEW SINGER
Brazilian melodic death/thrash metallers SOPHIE'S THREAT has re-recorded their first single, "Infernal Manipulation", from 2022. The new title of the song is "Infernal Remanipulation (A New View)", and with this song they also introduces their new vocalist Felicia Andrade.
onerpm.link/264071729667 | facebook.com/sophiesthreat
NEW ALBUM WITH BON JOVI IN JUNE
BON JOVI are going to release a new album, "Forever", on June 7. The first single, "Legendary", is out now.
facebook.com/BonJovi
NEW ALBUM WITH DARKTHRONE IN APRIL
Norwegian black metal veterans DARKTHRONE will release a new album, "It Beckons Us All", on April 26 via Peaceville Records.
youtu.be/ZHaKnsJjkjY | linktr.ee/peaceville | facebook.com/Darkthroneofficial
SPLIT EP WITH DESCENDENTS AND CIRCLE JERKS
American punk veterans DESCENDENTS and CIRCLE JERKS have released a split EP. The EP is called "You Got Your Descendents In My Circle Jerks", and finds the bands covering each other. The EP is available on 7" vinyl from Trust Records.
DESCENDENTS and CIRCLE JERKS will be embarking on a U.S. co-headlining tour, starting this Friday (March 15).
youtu.be/BiRlUL4sUlE | descendents.tumblr.com | facebook.com/circlejerksband
ATTENTAT RECRUITS INGE JOHANSSON AS LIVE BASSIST
Inge Johansson (GATUPLAN, The (International) NOISE CONSPIRACY, AGAINST ME!, CSS, STILETT, ALONZO & FAS 3, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, KNUGEN FALLER) have become the new live bassist for ATTENTAT. He is 1 of 2 bass players that will play live with the band in 2024 (probably not at the same time though). The other bassist will be announced soon..
Read more and find upcoming tour dates here: attentat.nu
PETER AND THE TEST YUBE BABIES CONFIRMED FOR UPPSALA RUMBLE
Uppsala Rumble have announced this year's line-up, which includes the British punk legends PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES and the Swedish bands MIMIKRY, BORGERLIG BEGRAVNING, BJÖRNARNA and SMÅ JÄVLA FÖtTER.
The 1-day punk festival happens on July 6 at Parksnäckan in Uppsala, Sweden.
facebook.com/uppsalarumble
NEW HORIZON ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER AND NEW ALBUM
Swedish power metal band NEW HORIZON have recruited Nils Molin (DYNAZTY, AMARANTHE) as their new vocalist.
A new album, "Conquerors", will be released on June 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "Daimyo", is out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=w7CQOk0ANQo | linktr.ee/frontiersrecords | facebook.com/newhorizonworld
ALCATRAZZ PARTS WAYS WITH DOOGIE WHITE
As singer Doogie White's schedule has become more and more busy, he will not be able to tour with hard rock veterans ALCATRAZZ this year. WARLORD vocalist Giles Lavery (co-producer and contributing songwriter for the last 3 albums with ALCATRAZZ) has been recruited for the 2024 live dates.
Statement: facebook.com/alcatrazzband
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUE ÖYSTER CULT
Rock legends BLUE ÖYSTER CULT unveil the second single, "Don't Come Running To Me", from their upcoming album, "Ghost Stories", hitting shelves April 12 via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/1iNcj93mBAs | orcd.co/bocghoststories | linktr.ee/frontiersrecords | facebook.com/blueoystercult
BRIAN JOHNSON TEAMS UP WITH MARK KNOPFLER FOR NEW 6-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES
AC/DC's Brian Johnson and DIRE STRAITS' Mark Knopfler have teamed up for a new 6-part documentary series, "Johnson And Knopfler's Music Legends". Audiences will be treated to a joyous journey through decades of music with exclusive access to a series of once-in-a-lifetime meetings, interviews and jam sessions between rock's ultimate legends.
The series is produced by Somethin' Else TV, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and will air on Sky Arts, Freeview and NOW from April 25.
OXIDIZE CHANGE DRUMMER AGAIN
Swedish melodic metal band OXIDIZE have changed drummer again. Adde Larsson (HOWWEND, REDWOLF) is the new drum boy.
facebook.com/Oxidize.Sweden
NEW SINGLE WITH LEACH
Swedish thrash/death n roll band LEACH have just released a new single, "Slice Of Life". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "New Model Of Disbelief", which will be released on April 19.
youtu.be/nDhfJRDZtm4?si=trmw3m9NlUzMQCY5 | linktr.ee/leachswe
SLASH ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL TOUR IN THE STATES
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing his brand-new "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." festival to cities across the U.S. throughout 2024. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. is an anagram and stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance. The festival is a celebration of the blues, featuring an all-star line-up that will vary.
Joining Slash at various stops on the tour will be WARREN HAYNES BAND, Keb' Mo', Larkin Poe, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric Gales and Jackie Venson.
The trek will kick off on July 5 in Bonner, Montana and wrap up on August 17 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Ticket pre-sale begins on Wednesday, March 13. General tickets will be available beginning Friday, March 15.
More details here: slashonline.com/tour
DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY are going on a European tour with MOONSPELL, WOLFHEART and HIRAES later this year.
The tour starts in Berlin on October 31 and ends in DARK TRANQUILLITY's hometown of Gothenburg on November 30.
More info here: facebook.com/dtofficial
DAVID ELLEFSON TO PLAY BASS FOR OVERKILL ON LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have recruited David Ellefson to play bass for the band on their "Scorching Latin America 2024" tour. The former MEGADETH member will be filling in for original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, who will be unable to make the shows as he is recovering from a shoulder surgery.
OVERKILL's 10-date tour will kick off on April 11 in Guadalajara, Mexico and will include stops in Costa Rica, Chile and Peru before closing on April 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/davidellefson or facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew
PIG DESTROYER's BLAKE HARRISON IS DEAD
Former PIG DESTROYER member Blake Harrison has died at the age of 48. An official cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Harrison was best known for his work with the American grindcore legends from 2006 to 2022, in addition to having played and recorded with TENTACLES OF GOD, TRIAC, ZEALOT R.I.P., DAYBREAK and HATEBEAK. He was also a regular contributor to Decibel for the magazine's "For Those About To Squawk" column.
WOLF REPLACE BULLET IN STOCKHOLM TONIGHT
Due to illness in the band, Swedish heavy metal band BULLET have to cancel tonight's (March 10) show in Stockholm, Sweden as support act for GRAVE DIGGER. But on a very short notice, WOLF step in to save the night.
facebook.com/officialwolf | facebook.com/bulletband | facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
COLLECTION WITH EARLY DEMOS OF RAMONES
2024 marks RAMONES' 50th anniversary. As part of the occasion, "The 1975 Sire Demos" will be pressed to vinyl for the first time, and available for Record Store Day (April 20).
This collection includes their earliest known studio recordings for Sire Records, many of which would be included in their paradigm shifting 1976 debut, as well as handfuls of rare tracks.
recordstoreday.com | ramones.com
NEW SINGLE WITH THOR
Hard rock/heavy metal veteran THOR has released the second single, "Flight Of The Striker", from his new studio album, "Ride Of The Iron Horse".
"Flight Of The Striker" was originally written and demoed in 1987.
The album will be released on March 22.
orcd.co/thor_flightofthestriker | orcd.co/thor_rideoftheironhorsealbum | cleorecs.com/store
NEW ALBUM WITH NIGHTRAGE IN MAY
Melodic death metal veterans NIGHTRAGE has set "Remains Of A Dead World" as the title of their new album, and it will be released on May 31 through Despotz Records.
linktr.ee/nightrage | linktr.ee/despotzrecords
MARCO MENDOZA ANNOUNCES IRELAND/UK TOUR
Marco Mendoza (bassist for JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY, The DEAD DAISIES, Ted Nugent etc) are taking his solo trio to Ireland and the UK in May and June. Tickets on sale now.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/marcomendozaofficial
SLASH TO RELEASE BLUES ALBUM
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has announced that his 6th solo album, titled "Orgy Of The Damned", will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records.
The album is a collection of blues covers, and the album also features lots of guest musicians and singers.
The first single, "Killing Floor" - which features Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals and Steven Tyler of AEROSMITH on harmonica - is out now.
youtu.be/QAxBEfKeOzw
FILM ABOUT BON SCOTT IN THE WORKS
The early life of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott is set to hit cinema screens in a project currently underway in Western Australia. The film will focus on his years before joining AC/DC in 1974. Production is expected to be underway in early 2025.
Bon Scott passed away in 1980 at the age of 33.
More info: facebook.com/breakthrough.mp/posts/....
NO MORE MAGNUM
Bob Catley has apparently put MAGNUM to rest, 2 months after the passing of Tony Clarkin, the guitarist, songwriter and the driving force behind the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band.
Statement: facebook.com/watch/?v=724335763103484
NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT BON JOVI
"Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" is the first-ever docuseries on the band's history with full cooperation from all past and present members of BON JOVI.
The 4-part, all-access series chronicling 4 decades of the iconic rock band BON JOVI premieres Friday, April 26 on Hulu in the U.S., and coming soon to Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
twitter.com/BonJovi
SCORPIONS FORCED TO CANCEL MEXICAN SHOW
German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS will not perform at the Vive Latino Festival in Mexico City on March 16.
The reason is that singer Klaus Meine recently underwent a complex spinal surgery, and is not ready to rock yet.
Statement from Klaus: facebook.com/Scorpions
NEW ALBUM WITH PAIN IN MAY
Swedish metal band PAIN will release a new album, "I Am", on May 17 via Nuclear Blast.
painworldwide.com/iampain
SLINGBLADE CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
SLINGBLADE have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which happens between May 30 to June 1.
Confirmed since earlier are HELLBUTCHER, HÄLLAS, TITAN, SECOND SUN, ICE WAR, TYRANEX, FLIGHT, TROTOAR, DRIFTER, VULTURE, WIZZARD, IRON KINGDOM, The CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN etc.
facebook.com/Muskelrock
NEW ALBUM WITH BLUES PILLS IN AUGUST
Swedish blues/heavy rockers BLUES PILLS are going to release a new album, titled "Birthday", on August 2. The title track was released as the first single today (March 8).
Pre-order: bluespills.lnk.to/BirthdayAlbumAF
NEW EP WITH OXIDIZE NEXT WEEK
Swedish melodic metal band OXIDIZE are going to release a new 6-track EP, "Never Surrender", on March 15. It will be a digital release.
facebook.com/Oxidize.Sweden
NEW SINGLE WITH THE RIPTIDE RATS
Swedish surf rockers The RIPTIDE RATS has released a new song, "Action Jaxxxon".
youtu.be/4kv2MUNWktU?si=vNjML7fSndghmPPf | facebook.com/theriptiderats
CANDLEMASS ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR MALMÖ AND GÖTEBORG
Due to a serious case of illness, CANDLEMASS had to cancel their shows in Malmö and Göteborg, Sweden last weekend (March 1-2). But now new dates has been announced, and they are:
April 19 - Plan B, Malmö
April 20 - SURR Arena, Göteborg
Special guests will be CRANK.
facebook.com/candlemass
MIKKEY DEE TO PLAY MOTÖRHEAD IN SCANDINAVIA
Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer and current SCORPIONS member Mikkey Dee are going on a tour in August under the name MIKKEY DEE WITH FRIENDS. There will be shows in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and the band will play MOTÖRHEAD classics.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/mikkeydeeofficial
GIRLSCHOOL AND ALCATRAZZ CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
GIRLSCHOOL and ALCATRAZZ have been confirmed for the Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden on August 1-3.
Confirmed since earlier are ACCEPT, MR. BIG, The DARKNESS, Axel Rudi Pell, PAIN, DOKKEN, SATOR, GRAVEYARD, DRAGONFORCE, VANDENBERG, ELECTRIC BOYS, METALITE, MAN.MACHINE.INDUSTRY etc.
skogsrojet.se
NEW ALBUM WITH DARK TRANQUILLITY IN AUGUST
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their 13th studio album, "Endtime Signals", on August 16 through Century Media Records.
Check out the first single; "The Last Imagination": darktranquillity.lnk.to/EndtimeSignals
linktr.ee/dtofficial | centurymedia.com
RÖVSVETT, KKPA, EXISTENZ, HEADONS AND TOPPER CONFIRMED FOR HUGO FJÄDERBEN KALASET
RÖVSVETT, KKPA, EXISTENZ, HEADONS, TOPPER, KURT OLVARS REBELLER, ON THE JOB, SCENIC BELLY, STILTJE, VETIFAN, SYSTEMKOLLAPS, SKARABÉ, SMÅJÄVLAFÖTTER and BOMBFORS are some of the confirmed acts for Hugo Fjäderben Kalaset.
The punk festival takes place at Lilla Fagerhult in Rockneby, Sweden on June 27-29.
Event page: facebook.com/events/194204693672261
NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SAXON
SAXON have released the official music video for the song "Madame Guillotine". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out on January 19 via Silver Lining Music.
youtu.be/Tfca2Kz4064 | saxon747.com
DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American punk rock veterans DESCENDENTS have announced tour dates for Europe for this summer, which will take place from June to August.
All the dates can be found here: facebook.com/thedescendents
NEW SINGLE WITH THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT
Swedish hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT will release a new single, "SURPRISE! (And Everybody Dies)", on Friday, March 8 (the video is already online).
The song is taken from the upcoming 20-year anniversary album, "20", that will be released in April through Ghost Highway Recordings and Savage Magic Records.
youtu.be/rxLGgEFveLo?si=TpI19QFxMZmCgv-d | chucknorrisexperiment.com
40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF BILLY IDOL's "Rebel Yell"
It's 40 years since Billy Idol's album "Rebel Yell" was released. This will be celebrated with a 40th anniversary expanded edition, which will be released on April 26 as a double CD and double LP.
Pre-order and more details here: billyidol.lnk.to/RebelYellExpanded
NEW ALBUM WITH FM IN MAY
British AOR legends FM celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, and are going to release their 14th studio album, "Old Habits Die Hard", on May 3 via Frontiers Music Srl.
The first single, "Out of The Blue", is released today (March 6) and is available on all streaming platforms.
youtu.be/u03LR80pe2U?si=CjZXh3zzCl6dxECy | fmofficial.com | frontiers.it
VICTORY ANNOUNCES GERMAN/SWIZZ TOUR
German heavy metal band VICTORY will celebrate their 40-year anniversay with a tour in Germany and Switzerland in late September/early October.
Dates: facebook.com/victorybandofficial
VÄRLDEN BRINNER, BONNI PONTÉN AND JOHAN JOHANSSON CONFIRMED FOR TYROLENTRALL
There will be a new punk festival, called Tyrolentrall, at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden (most well known for Muskelrock) on June 29. Confirmed artists are VÄRLDEN BRINNER, Bonni Pontén (ASTA KASK), Johan Johansson (KSM3, ex-KSMB), SENAP and MISFIT MANIACS. More acts will be added..
facebook.com/events/7809150265761785 | facebook.com/tyrolerhatt
NOFX TO RELEASE NEW EP
American punk rock veterans NOFX have announced that they will be releasing a new EP, called "Half Album". It will feature 5 songs from the recording sessions for their 2021 album, "Single Album", and their 2022 album, "Double Album".
The band has also released a video for their new song "I'm a Rat". The song was originally given to HI-STANDARD, who released their version last year, and NOFX member Fat Mike also released his version of the song on his solo album, "Fat Mike Gets Strung Out", which was released in 2023.
Release date for the EP is unknown to me..
youtu.be/T1JTcjWODNQ
NEW SINGLE WITH LASTKAJ 14 IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 will release a new 2-track single, "Välja Väg/Dubbelt Så Mycket Hälften Så Bra", on March 29. It will be the first taste of their upcoming EP, "Trallkrucifixet", which will be released in May via Second Class Kids Records.
facebook.com/Lastkaj14
EUROPE ADDS 2 MORE SWEDISH DATES
EUROPE have added 2 more shows in Sweden this summer:
July 9 - Borgholm
July 10 - Motala
EUROPE will also be special guest for JOURNEY when they play at Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus, Denmark on June 8.
Tickets are available from Thursday, March 7.
facebook.com/europetheband
THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT GOES TO GERMANY
Swedish hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT are going to Germany in April for 2 shows:
April 19 - AJZ Bahndam, Wermelskirchen (w/ NITROVOLT, The DAISIES)
April 20 - Pitcher, Düsseldorf (w/ The DIRTY DENIMS)
facebook.com/chucknorrisexperiment
SYSTEM OF A DOWN FRONTMAN SERJ TANKIAN TO RELEASE MEMOIR
Serj Tankian, singer for American metal band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has written a new book, "Down With The System", which will be released on May 14.
Read more about it and pre-order: found.ee/DownWiththeSystem
THE DOORS TO RELEASE SWEDISH CONCERTS FROM 1968
The DOORS' legendary concerts in Stockholm, Sweden on September 20, 1968, will officially debut on Record Store Day 2024. Both sets have been mixed and mastered from the original 4-track tapes, and will now be available in a limited edition on vinyl.
Record Store Day is on April 20.
recordstoreday.com | thedoors.com
NEW ALBUM WITH VHÄLDEMAR IN MAY
Spanish heavy/power metallers VHÄLDEMAR gear up to unleash their new album, "Sanctuary Of Death", set to hit the shelves on May 9 via MDD Records. It will be their 7th studio album.
To whet your appetite for what's to come, VHÄLDEMAR has unleashed the first single, "Old Kings Visions (Part VII)", which is available now on all major streaming platforms.
youtu.be/OBNo8NEBkrc?si=gH5F8Pq_MFJCtVyt | vhaldemar.net | mdd-shop.de/search?search=vhaldemar
REFUSED ANNOUNCES FINAL FESTIVAL SHOW IN SWEDEN
REFUSED have announced what is being billed as their "final festival" show in their home country Sweden. They will play their first concert in 4 years at Stockholm's Rosendal Garden Party this spring.
Rosendal Garden Party will take place June 14-16 and will include additional headlining performances from The CARDIGANS, M.I.A. and MASSIVE ATTACK. Also scheduled to appear are Grace Jones, TURNSTILE, RAYE, SAINT LEVANT and The HEAVY.
GENE SIMMONS ANNOUNCES FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will take part in a Facebook Live event this coming Thursday, March 7 at 5 p.m. PST.
More info: facebook.com/officialgenesimmons
JOHN LYDON ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN SPOKEN WORD TOUR
SEX PISTOLS and PUBLIC IMAGE LTD frontman John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is going on a spoken word tour in USA. It follows a few different UK/Euro treks. The tour runs all of September and into the first week of October.
You can see the dates and get tickets here: johnlydon.com
GRAVEYARD, GHOST AND IN FLAMES NOMINATED FOR GRAMMIS AWARD
Grammis is the Swedish Grammy award. And the nominees for 2024 has just been announced..
In the Rock category we can find GRAVEYARD, The HIVES and bob hund.
In Hard Rock/Metal we have MARDUK, GHOST, IN FLAMES, TRIBULATION and ERADIKATED.
grammis.se
LOS FASTIDIOS, VÄNSTERNÄVEN AND BEYOND PINK CONFIRMED FOR SKÖVDE PUNKEN
LOS FASTIDIOS, VÄNSTERNÄVEN and BEYOND PINK have been confirmed for Skövde Punken, which happens at Skövde Kulturhus in Skövde, Sweden on May 25. Stefan and Gabbe from CITY SAINTS will play acoustic in the bar. More acts will be announced soon..
Event page: facebook.com/events/1430072467942176
BLACK SABBATH JOINS THE BILLIONS CLUB ON SPOTIFY
BLACK SABBATH's classic song "Paranoid" has joined the Billions Plays Club on Spotify.
facebook.com/BlackSabbath | spotify.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUES PILLS ON FRIDAY
Swedish retro/blues rockers BLUES PILLS will release a new single, "Birthday", on March 8.
Pre-save: linktr.ee/OfficialBluesPills
NEW SINGLE WITH "DEMONS"
Swedish action rockers "DEMONS" will release a new single, "Come A Day". It's the second and final digital single from their latest album, "Rock & Roll With The Punches", which will get a vinyl release through Savage Magic Records on March 8 (it was previously released on CD).
The band is currently working on "Rock & Roll With The Punches Part 2".
recordu.lnk.to/Come_A_Day | demonssthlm.bandcamp.com | savagemagicrecords.com
THE RODS DRUMMER CARL CANEDY TO RELEASE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
American heavy metal drummer, producer and songwriter Carl Canedy is scheduled to release his autobiography, "Tales of a Wild Dog", on April 4 via New Haven Publishing.
Carl is most well known for being the drummer of Upstate, New York power trio The RODS. But he has also made a name for himself as the producer on some of thrash metal's earliest albums - ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, EXCITER etc.
Pre-order: amazon.com/Tales-Wild-Dog-Carl-Canedy/....
linktr.ee/the.rods.band.official
KICKIN VALENTINA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American high energy hard rockers KICKIN VALENTINA are coming to Europe in May. They will play in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Denmark and The Netherlands.
Dates and ticket links can be found here: facebook.com/KickinValentina
KARDBORREBANDET AND LIVSTID CONFIRMED FOR FRAGILE MOUNTAIN
KARDBORREBANDET, LIVSTID, ÄGGZKÜLLS, BRUTE FORCE TRAUMA, WAR SYSTEM and .338 have been confirmed for the Fragile Mountain punk festival, which happens in Göteborg, Sweden on August 1-3.
Confirmed since earlier are CIVIL OLYDNAD, GENØME, P-NISSARNA, SÖNDRA, TVÄRNITAD, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, ZOMBIEKRIG etc.
More info and tickets: fragilemountain.rocks
NEW SINGLE WITH SKARLETT RIOT LATER THIS MONTH
British modern metal band SKARLETT RIOT will release a new single, "Lullaby", on March 22.
Pre-save: ingrv.es/lullaby-3d6-c
skarlettriot.co.uk
IVY GOLD POSTPONES UK TOUR
After a cancellation of the London gig and the sudden and unexpected closing down of the Hard Rock Cafe in Glasgow, blues rockers IVY GOLD have no other choice than to postpone their upcoming UK tour.
facebook.com/ivygold.net
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES ITALIAN DATES
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to do 3 shows in Italy in April.
More info and tickets: facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NAZARETH ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Scottish rock legends NAZARETH are going to the States in May.
Dates here: facebook.com/nazarethofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION IN JUNE
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION - the supergroup with Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian - are going to release their fifth studio album, "V", on June 14.
The first single, "Stay Free", is out now.
youtu.be/iEtXMvHF4Nk?si=rXGn8xJRzqEs1fdT | facebook.com/bccommunion
HELLBUTCHER CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
HELLBUTCHER have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival. It's a new band with NIFELHEIM frontman Hellbutcher.
The festival happens on May 30 to June 1 at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden.
Confirmed since earlier are HÄLLAS, TITAN, SECOND SUN, ICE WAR, TYRANEX, FLIGHT, TROTOAR, DRIFTER, VULTURE, WIZZARD, IRON KINGDOM, The CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN etc.
facebook.com/Muskelrock
THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
California garage rockers The LORDS OF ALTAMONT are going on a U.S. tour in May.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/LordsOfAltamont
CANDLEMASS FORCED TO CANCEL SWEDISH SHOWS THIS WEEKEND
Due to circumstances completely beyond the band's control, they have a serious case of illness in the CANDLEMASS family, which means that the group have to cancel its gigs in Gothenburg and Malmö this weekend (March 1-2).
New dates will be announced soon..
facebook.com/candlemass
THE EROTICS WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
New York raw rockers The EROTICS have spent the past 6 weeks in the studio to finish up a new full-length album, which they plan to release in June.
theerotics1.bandcamp.com
NEW VIDEO WITH FIREWIND
Greek hard rock/power metal veterans FIREWIND celebrate their record release day with a new video for the album's title track, "Stand United".
youtube.com/watch?v=PrrbayWM_h8 | shop.afm-records.de/de/firewind
2 VERY DIFFERENT SINGLES FOR THE WEEKEND
AUTOGRAMM: Diana/Licht Aus (post-punk/synth pop)
BANG BANG FIRECRACKER: Hail Waco (alternative metal)
NEW SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL has released a new single, "Elephant Head". It's the second single from their upcoming new album, "Wheel Of Illusion", which will be released on March 29 by Metalville Records.
youtu.be/buhtK2KChdU | thequill.lnk.to/WheelofIllusion | thequill.se | metalville-shop.de
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