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Slash Unveils Orgy Of The Damned Blues Album

Slash releases Orgy Of The Damned on May 17, 2024, via Gibson Records, featuring stars like Chris Stapleton. A debut blues album homage with 12 vibrant tracks. Photo: @robert_sutton_photography @slash

Manic Eden: Whitesnake Alumni ’93 Classic Revisited

Rediscover Manic Eden as Whitesnake's Vandenberg, Sarzo, and Aldridge bring back their '93 classic with a raw, organic sound. Available now! Photo: William Hames

Chechnya: New Beats Per Minute Rule For Public Performances

Chechnya bans public performance of music outside 80-116 BPM range. fans of bands such as Metallica, Judas Priest and Slayer face major restrictions. Photo: @rock_pixs

8 Surprisingly Well-Educated Rock Stars

Eight rock musicians whose educational achievements are remarkable and whose lack of conformity to stereotypes often led them to pursue artistic careers that broke the mold of the stereotypical rock star.

DĂĄĂĄth Ends 13-Year Hiatus With Monumental Return In The Deceivers

DĂĄĂĄth Ends 13-Year Hiatus with Monumental Return in 'The Deceivers' Album via Metal Blade Records, Promises Unprecedented Technical Brilliance and Brutality. @daathofficial @metalbladerecords

Stand Together Against Cancer: The Concerts For Matt Long

Concerts in Kent, Staines, Luton, Darlington and Milton Keynes are announced for May and June 2024 to support Catfish lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Long.

The Karma Effect / Promised Land A Summer Anthem Of Escapism

London's The Karma Effect drops Promised Land title track, offering a summer anthem riff-driven escape. Sophomore album out May 3, 2024, via Earache Records. @thekarmaeffectuk @earacherecords

An Evening With Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour

A 40th Anniversary World Tour titled An Evening With Dream Theater begins with a 23 City European leg kicking off at The O2 in London on 2024 October 2024.

Orange Goblin Back With New Album And Label

Orange Goblin returns with Science, Not Fiction in July 2024. New single (Not) Rocket Science out now, showcasing their Heavy Metal prowess. Now with Peaceville. @orangegoblinofficial @peacevillerecords

Funeral Fest 2024 / June Return To Barrow In Furness

Join Funeral Fest 2024 in Barrow in Furness, June 28-29 for top Metal & punk acts. Avenger, Cage Fight, Morne & Wormrot headline. Get tickets now! @funeralfest

Best Practices for Teaching Music Theory Through Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal, with its complex rhythms, intricate melodies, and dynamic harmonies, presents a unique and engaging medium for teaching music theory.

Tenacious D / More Spicy Meatball For UK In May

Tenacious D hits the UK in May 2024 on their Spicy Meatball Tour. Don't miss their electrifying performances and the new lyric video from Kung Fu Panda 4. Photo: @razorrhead_productions @tenaciousd

Bloodstock Festival 2024 To Open One Day Early

Bloodstock 2024 opens campsites early on 7th Aug to ease congestion. Limited Early Arrival add-on tickets available for standard campsite attendees. Photo: @hutchie224 #boa24

Crack Cocaine / New Billy Morrison Hit With Ozzy & Stevens

Crack Cocaine by Billy Morrison feat. Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens - a powerful single from The Morrison Project. A hard rock revelation.

Anthrax / The Return Of Dan Lilker After 40 Years

Dan Lilker rejoins Anthrax for their South American tour & US festivals, covering for Frank Bello. Catch the original bassist live starting April 13, 2024

130 Years Of Gibson – Is There A More Iconic Brand?

Celebrating 130 years of music innovation, Gibson remains iconic. From Nashville to London, their legacy continues through support and talent investment.

Skid Row / Erik Grönwall Departs, Lzzy Hale to help out

Erik Grönwall prioritizes health, departing Skid Row. Lzzy Hale to cover vocals. Grönwall reflects on his journey, battling leukemia, and the importance of putting health first.

L.A. Guns And Burning Witches Dominate Patchogue New York

Gigi Review: The electrifying fusion of legendary '80s rock with rising Heavy Metal stars! L.A. Guns and Burning Witches set Patchogue Theatre, New York, on fire! Words And Photography: @shannonwilk_ @patchoguetheatre @laguns @traciiguns
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