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Rishi Sunak / “The Aunt Mimi of The Government”

Rishi Sunak, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been under fire over the last couple of days, as his recent message seemed to suggest that those in the creative industry should retrain...

Starbenders / Kimi Shelter talks #SaveOurStages and ‘Can’t Cheat Time’

Atlanta-based Glam Punk Rockers Starbenders have released a new video for their great new single 'Can't Cheat Time', taken from the album 'Love Potions'. The single is available as a bundle including an acoustic version...

Eddie Van Halen / Legendary Guitarist dies aged 65

Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has died after a long battle with throat cancer at the age of 65.Eddie formed Van Halen in Pasadena in 1972...

Amon Amarth / Jomsviking album certified Gold in Germany

The tenth studio album from Amon Amarth, 'Jomsviking', has been certified Gold in Germany.The band told MetalTalk: "Berserkers! Behold, this is our Week of Gold!"First, we are very proud to say that...

Judy Dyble / Collaboration with David Longdon is poignant and wonderful

'Between A Breath And A Breath' is the result of a collaboration between Judy Dyble, original vocalist of Fairport Convention and David Longdon, vocalist for Big Big Train. The album has been...

Slash / He’s a Pinball Wizard who plays the silver ball

Avid pinball fan Slash has teamed up with Jersey Jack Pinball to produce the Guns ‘N’ Roses 'Not In This Lifetime' pinball game.Slash told us: "It's been a very fulfilling experience working with...

Diamond Head / To Tour April/May with Rock Goddess

Fresh from announcing the re-recording of 'Lightning To The Nations', Diamond Head are set to tour the UK during April/May 2021, with special guest confirmed as Rock Goddess.Brian Tatler told MetalTalk: "We...

Albert Bouchard / To release his version of Blue Öyster Cult’s ‘Imaginos’

Released in 1988, the Blue Öyster Cult album 'Imaginos' was originally intended to be the first of three solo albums by drummer and songwriter Albert Bouchard. Bouchard left the band in 1981...

Mick Fleetwood / Recreates Doggface208 video while drinking cranberry juice

Nathan Apodaca, aka Doggface208, recently shared a TikTok video of himself on a skateboard while singing Fleetwood Mac and drinking cranberry juice. Now Mick Fleetwood has shared a video of himself doing...

Bon Jovi / Life in the old dog yet

New Jersey’s pop/rock titans see in this decade with a more socially conscious album.Bon Jovi - 2020 (Virgin EMI)Release Date: 2 October 2020Words: Robert AdamsThings have not been as rosy as they...

Pearl Jam / To play two headline sets at the BST Hyde Park festival next summer

Pearl Jam have been announced as the first headline band for next summers BST Hyde Park festival. The festival will be held in London over 9 and 10 July 2021 and marks...

Corey Taylor / ‘CFMT’ providing relief against the angst of the World

Album Review: Corey Taylor CMFT. A Musical Escape from the Chaos of 2020 with Rock, Metal, and Unforgettable Fun. To immerse yourself in CFMT is a joy

Anaal Nathrakh / An ongoing source of aural devastation

Anaal Nathrakh have always been the ultimate Extreme Metal band. Their first full length, 'The Codex Necro', was such an aural and mental shock it metaphorically punched me into the following week....

Symphony X / Anniversary Tour cancelled amid John Finberg scandal

Symphony X have cancelled their entire 21st Anniversary tour, as bands continue to react to the John Finberg and First Row Talent news. Primal Fear and Firewind also support the move and...

INTERVIEW / Coney Hatch on getting ‘Pied’ by Maiden and how time heals all wounds

Canadian Rockers Coney Hatch are back and ready to play their first internet gig this Saturday (3 October 2020) at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto.Releasing three albums in the 80's, the band...

HO! HO! HO! / Goo Goo Dolls announce “This Is Christmas”

With 83 shopping days until Santa arrives, The Goo Goo Dolls have today (2 October) released the first single 'This Is Christmas', from their upcoming album 'It's Christmas All Over'.The multi-platinum, four-time...

John Finberg exposé / Overkill, U.D.O, Kamelot and more distance themselves from booking agent

Following the exposé from MetalSucks, the list of bands who have moved to distance themselves from promoter John Finberg continues to grow.As previously reported here and here, Nightwish, Amorphis, Delain, Amaranthe, Battle Beast,...

Burnt Out Wreck / Band launch beer with Lymestone Brewery

Burnt Out Wreck and have partnered with Lymestone Brewery to produce a 7% ABV Indian Pale Ale called 'Burnt Out Wreck'.Brewed with three types of American Hops, the beer has a crisp Maris...
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