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Ward XVI / “As musicians, we blend into the background and let the story take over”

Having built up their reputation on two sterling albums and some inventive theatrical performances, Ward XVI were finally able to take their tour on the road promoting their Metamorphosis album.This nationwide jaunt...

Mark Stein, the voice of Vanilla Fudge, says Let’s Pray for Peace

Mark Stein, who formed Vanilla Fudge with Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert, and Vince Martell, has released the single Let's Pray For Peace through Deko Entertainment, with all proceeds going to UNICEF for Ukraine's Refugees. @vanillafudgerox @dekoentertainment

The James Kennedy Column / “Rock isn’t dead, Gene Simmons, it’s been buried alive”

"I don’t care much for rules, but one that I always swear by is to ignore everything uttered by Gene Simmons."Rock is dead? Really, Gene?! Have you only just joined Myspace?" @jameskennedyuk @genesimmons

Ace Of Spades and No Sleep ’til Hammersmith: The Best Motörhead Albums of All Time

When thinking of the biggest and best Metal bands to have ever been formed, then Motörhead will likely be at the top of the list for many.Indeed, the band is one of...

Judas Priest / Rob Halford announces a Biblical Heavy Metal Scriptures book

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford will release Biblical: Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures in hardback on 1 November 2022 through Headline Publishing / Hachette Books."Get comfy in your pew and prepare for the light of revelations." @hachettebooks @robhalfordlegacy @judaspriest

Vikings And Lionhearts tour to feature Machine Head and Amon Amarth

Machine Head will release their tenth studio album Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn, on 26 August 2022.The first single, Chøke Øn The Ashes Øf Yøur Hate, has been released, and the band will embark on the Vikings and Lionhearts tour with Amon Amarth and The Halo Effect later this year. @machine_head @amonamarth @thehaloeffectse

James Hetfield / New Metallica book suggests there is no better lyricist in Metal

William Irwin - Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics (ECW Press) - Release Date: 19 April 2022"For my money, there is no better lyricist in Metal… and frankly, I think he stands well in comparison to lyricists of any popular genre.." @metallica @metallicastpod

Rockville 2022, the largest Rock Festival in America, returns in May

Welcome To Rockville, the largest Rock Festival in America, returns for 2022 with its largest lineup ever, over the weekend of 19-22 May 2022."To say that Rockville is going to be legendary is an understatement," Lzzy Hale said. @welcometorockville

Gozer / Debut album is grounded in uniquely hypnotic aggression

Gozer, formed from the ashes of Archelon, will release their debut album, An Endless Static, on 17 June 2022, through Trepanation Recordings.The band's sound is grounded in uniquely hypnotic aggression, which you can experience in the first single, Fading Light. @trepanation.recordings @wearegozer

Sylvia Lancaster, mother of Sophie, dies suddenly

Sylvia Lancaster, the mother of Sophie, who was murdered in 2007, has died suddenly. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation Team said "her death was sudden and unexpected."Her death comes weeks after one of...

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