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Foo Fighters cancel all upcoming shows following Taylor Hawkins’ death

Foo Fighters have understandably cancelled all upcoming shows following the devastating loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins."It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in...

Spike and The Quireboys “part company” – Updated

The Quireboys have announced that Spike is no longer with the band. The Quireboys are touring this year, for the 30th anniversary of A Bit Of What You Fancy.@thequireboys Photo: @rock_pixs

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50

“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever," Foo Fighters said."Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family." Photo: @shannonwilk_

Kenny Leckremo returns as H.E.A.T. announce Force Majeure and release Nationwide

H.E.A.T's new studio album Force Majeure will be released on 5 August 2022.Original singer Kenny Leckremo returns to the band on first single Nationwide. @heatsweden @earmusic

Skunk Anansie ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’ as Brixton beckons

Skunk Anansie has released a new video for their single Can’t Take You Anywhere, shot on tour in Spain and Portugal in the past week.The UK leg of their tour starts tonight in Brixton. @officialskunkanansie

Vader / Michał Andrzejczyk confirmed as new drummer

Currently on their Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour with Marduk, Polands Death Metal legends Vader have confirmed Michał Andrzejczyk as their new drummer."James took a decision, and we respect it," the band said. "He spent over ten years with Vader, recording many great albums and playing hundreds of crazy shows worldwide. @vader_band_official @arturtarczewskiphoto

Skid Row to tour Europe – “Erik has lifted the songs to new heights”

Skid Row has released the title track from their album, The Gang's All Here, the first to feature former H.E.A.T vocalist Erik Grönwall who replaced ZP Theart.Skid Row will announce their upcoming Europe and UK tour dates on Monday. @officialskidrow @erikgronwall @robert_sutton_photography

Clutch hit the UK and Europe in winter 2022

Clutch will tour Europe this winter with ten UK dates sandwiching the mainland Europe dates.Tickets are on sale from 10 am on Friday 25 March 2022. Support to be announced. @clutchofficial

Watch ‘Em All / Metallica release exclusive streams on The Coda Collection

Metallica release streaming films on The Coda Collection. The collection includes the Metallica 40th Anniversary shows and A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica.Full release schedule and content can be found at MetalTalk.net @metallica @thecodacollection

Chemia / Warsaw rockers supporting Ukraine refugees in Poland

Warsaw rockers Chemia release their new album Something To Believe In,produced by Andy Taylor of Duran Duran on 29 April 2022.The band are directing 25% of the income to support Ukraine refugees. @wojtek_balczun @andytaylorofficial

Skid Row / ZP Theart replaced by ex-H.E.A.T. vocalist Erik Grönwall

Skid Row has replaced singer ZP Theart with former H.E.A.T. vocalist Erik Grönwall who will debut with the band on their new album The Gang's All Here, due 14 October 2022."I hereby declare the circle of all fucking circles complete," Grönwall said. "You're looking at the new singer of @officialskidrow." @erikgronwall Photo: @robert_sutton_photography

Sacred Son / Peasant Revolt of 1381 covered in The Foul Deth of Engelond

UK Black Metal band Sacred Son will release the new album, The Foul Deth of Engelond, 13 May 2022.The album is a Black Metal tale of the 1381 Peasant Revolt. @sacredsonmusic

Elles Bailey, Sari Schorr and Mike Ross stress the importance of Fleet Concert For Ukraine.

Elles Bailey, Sari Schorr and Mike Ross are part of a host of stars who will gather at The Harlington, Fleet, on 10 April 2022 for the unique Gig 4 Ukraine event.Tickets are available at ÂŁ25 - Limited numbers left. @sarischorr @mike_ross_music @ellesbailey

Tara Lynch has unfinished Evil Enough business on the eve of Last In Line tour

INTERVIEW: Tara Lynch released her debut album Evil Enough pre-pandemic, and this ten-track classy Metal album showcases her unmistakable guitar and songwriting talents in grand style. @taralynchofficial

Space Elevator / Persona Non Grata Part 2’s “lyrics have rarely been more salient”

Space Elevator, who recently released their third album Persona Non Grata, have released a video for the track Persona Non Grata Part 2."The track is cinematic in feel," David Young says, "and wouldn't be out of place in the soundtrack of a modern-day action film such as Bourne or Bond." @spaceelevatorband

Dead Poet Society / European dates to follow Donington appearance

Los Angeles quartet Dead Poet Society will follow their Donington performance with dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London before heading into mainland Europe.Full details at MetalTalk.net @wearedps

United Musicians For Ukraine release emotional version of Imagine

United Musicians For Ukraine (UMFU) features musicians with connections to bands such as Rainbow, Europe, HammerFall, Soilwork, King Diamond, Therion, Eclipse and Yngwie Malmsteen.They have united to to record a Metal version of the John Lennon classic Imagine.

Mark Tremonti summons his inner Ol’ Blue Eyes in spellbinding new project

Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra is the new album made in conjunction with the National Down Syndrome Society and supported by the Sinatra family. Out 27 May."The project I'm working on right now," Mark Tremonti says, "I don't think anyone would have seen it coming unless they were clairvoyant." @markttremonti @officialalterbridge @sinatra
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