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James Stevenson / New solo album set for July release

James Stevenson is back with his second solo album, 'The Other Side Of The World,' set for release through Pink Gun Records on 9 July 2021. The album follows the critically acclaimed...

Troy Redfern releases the “dark and moody” single Waiting For Your Love

Troy Redfern has released 'Waiting For Your Love', the first single from the album 'The Fire Cosmic', due on 6 August 2021 via RED7 Records.Troy says "I really wanted to try and...

Lifer / Band return following MTV success and 18 year break

Lifer, whose 2001 self-titled debut album was produced by Alex Lifeson of Rush, are back after an 18-year break and have released the single 'Hate Me, Love Me' from their forthcoming EP.Guitarist...

The Georgia Thunderbolts / Take It Slow leaves us excited for the future

The Georgia Thunderbolts, from Georgia, the home of Southern Rock, have released a video for the song 'Take It Slow'. This is a new track, and it certainly whets the appetite for...

MetalTalk gig of the week: Blind River, Spyder Byte and Orphan Gears

Blind River, Spyder Byte and Orphan Gears are playing Leo's at The Red Lion, Gravesend tonight and MetalTalk will be there to cover the action.The event is sold out, and for the...

Album Of The Week: Prosperina emerge from darkness with ‘Flag’

Prosperina have released their album 'Flag', an excellent set full of layered Metal songs that bodes well for the bands' future and leaves a real taste for witnessing them live.Prosperina: FlagRelease Date:...

The Damn Truth / New video shows band upside down

The Damn Truth has released the video for the single 'This Is Who We Are Now'. The film, created by I/O Studio, features the band performing upside down in a 360 degree rotating...

Mike Tramp / “Rock ‘N’ Roll do not bow and obey to anyone”

Mike Tramp, known for his work with White Lion and Freak of Nature as well as his extensive solo work, has today released his album 'Everything Is Alright'. The album features ten...

Plaguestorm / Sebastián Pastor talks Purifying Fire

Argentinian solo artist Plaguestorm will release his highly anticipated studio album 'Purifying Fire' on 4 June via Noble Demon. Today an excellent animated lyric video for the title track has been released,...

William J. Tsamis / Warlord co-founder dead at 60

Warlord co-founder and guitarist William J. Tsamis passed away on 13 May 2021 at the age of 60. No cause of death has been announced.Warlord was co-founded in 1980 by Tsamis and drummer Mark...

Biffy Clyro band signed OR50 Orange Amp in Ebay auction

A Mike Vennart OR50 Orange Amp, signed by the members of Biffy Clyro, is up for auction on Ebay with the proceeds for Cancer Research, the charity chosen by Orange fans.Mike Vennart...

Glory, Glory / Lovebites are a Japanese face-melting power Metal frenzy

Like fallen angels playing the devil's music, Lovebites return with their thunderous and impressive new five-track EP 'Glory, Glory, To the World'.Lovebites - Glory, Glory, To The World (JPU Records)CD and Vinyl Release:...

MTTV / Tracii Guns: “fans will love to have a live version of Cocked And Loaded”

From his seminal work with L.A. Guns to his stints with Brides Of Destruction and Devil City Angels, Tracii Guns' ferocious guitar playing is known to hard rock fans the world over.The...

Eurovision / Finland’s Blind Channel sign to Century Media Records

Finland's Blind Channel, who will be playing their song 'Dark Side' at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in Rotterdam tomorrow, have signed to Century Media Records.'Dark Side', which has been streamed millions...

The Owen Guns / EP2 One of the best Punk releases of the year

I will say from the offset, 'EP2 Electric Boogaloo' by Aussie Punks The Owen Guns is an awesome listen. I heard their first EP 'Violating Community Standards' around last August and was...

Sunbomb / Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet in marvellous Metal form

When I first saw Christian rockers Stryper on MTV prancing about in black and yellow spandex in their video for 'Calling On You', the last thing I ever expected frontman Michael Sweet...

Dirty Honey / Debut album continues an excellent rock ‘n’ roll journey

Sometimes a band has a name that manages to capture the essence of what they offer entirely. Dirty Honey is one of those bands. Without thinking, you can already conjure up the...

Yngwie Malmsteen / “I always try to push myself on every album I do”

'Parabellum', the new album from Yngwie Malmsteen, will be released on 23 July 2021 through Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. The first track, 'Wolves At The Door', is available to...
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