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Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society add UK Shows to festival filled summer tour

Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society have announced a full UK and Europe headline tour scheduled for summer 2022, taking in major festivals including Donington.Zakk and the band arriving in London on 7 June for two nights at Camden's Electric Ballroom before dates in Liverpool and Folkestone sandwich Donington. @blacklabelsocietyofficial @zakkwyldebls

Suicidal Angels book studio and renew their vows with Nuclear Blast

Suicidal Angels have been writing their new album and, having "renewed our vows" with Nuclear Blast, will begin recording next month."After a dozen years, we are in the same exciting position as in the past to announce our return to Nuclear Blast," the band said. @suicidalangelsofficial @nuclearblastrecords

The Struts sign with Big Machine and announce Homecoming tour

The Struts, who tour the US this spring, will head to Europe for the festival season before playing The Homecoming Tour, six dates in England.The band recently signed with the leading independent record label Big Machine Label Group. @thestruts @bigmachinelabelgroup

Three Days Grace / 22 date UK and European tour starts this September

Three Days Grace embark on a 22 date UK and European tour, their first dates this side of the pond since 2018.The band will also release Explosions, their seventh studio album, on 6 May 2022 via Music For Nations. @threedaysgraceofficial @mfnofficial

Ozzy Osbourne / With a 47% alcohol content, it’s The Ultimate Gin

Ozzy Osbourne has released The Ultimate Gin in the UK end Europe through Brands For Fans. Ozzy's gin is made in the classic London Dry Gin style and boasts a string 47% alcohol content. @ozzyosbourne @brandsforfans

Bodysnatcher / Deathcore and no compromise on new album Bleed-Abide

Bodysnatcher, the American Deathcore band whose breakdowns are like the aural equivalent of being run over by a steamroller... repeatedly... will release their third album Bleed-Abide on 22 April 2022 via MNRK Heavy. @bodysnatcherfl @mnrk_heavy

Sex Pistols / Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrated with Pistol and Original Recordings

Sex Pistols 1977, Queen's Jubilee. Danny Boyle's Pistol series will air on Disney+ on 31 May 2022.The date also marks the release of Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings. Photo: Barry Plummer @pistolsofficial

Rock Music Slot Machines: How Can Slots Surprise Metal Fans?

The love of gambling and good music are perfectly combined in the hearts of many regular casino customers, so online gambling software manufacturers periodically release slot machines dedicated to legendary singers and...

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
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