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Fresh from their appearance at Forest Fest 2026, original punks The Undertones are set to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with an extensive tour. The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”, “True Confessions”, “More Songs About Chocolate And Girls”, “Jimmy Jimmy”, “Get Over You”, “Here Comes The Summer”, and “My Perfect Cousin”, will be commemorating five decades in the game with a victory lap around the nation. 
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One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, Hell or High Water, which will be released on 13 November via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, he has also revealed the first single from the album, ‘Now or Never,’ which you can listen to HERE.  Photo: Rick Gould Following one of the most celebrated years in the band's legendary career, GRAMMY® Award-winning thrash metal pioneers Megadeth have announced Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations, a European chapter of their multi-year global farewell headline tour. Kicking off March 9, 2027 in Belfast, the 24-date arena run will bring Megadeth to fans across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe before concluding April 13 in Lisbon, Portugal.  Fans of David Bowie are being invited to experience three of the icon's most celebrated albums in complete darkness as Bowie Nights returns with a trio of immersive listening sessions presented by Pitchblack Playback. Taking place at London's Lightroom, the series strips away distractions, encouraging audiences to focus entirely on the music through a high-quality sound system in a pitch-black environment.  As festival season reaches fever pitch and Ireland continues to celebrate Mayo’s unforgettable All-Ireland triumph, Electric Picnic is unveiling its own county colours. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration with O’Neills and Guinness, Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival has launched a special-edition Electric Picnic jersey, with 100% of profits supporting Médecins Sans Frontières. Blending festival spirit, Irish heritage and community, the limited-edition jersey is available exclusively from oneills.com ahead of this year’s Electric Picnic, giving fans the chance to wear their colours while supporting a vital cause.  Chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to release their new single, "Funeral Song," taken from the upcoming EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm.  Forest Fest has revealed twenty-seven acts set to perform on the festival's beloved Forest Fleadh Stage this July, with a stellar line-up celebrating the very best of Irish folk and traditional music. Headlined by Echo & The Bunnymen, James and Madness, the Co.Laois festival set to take place at Emo July 24th - 26th.  Forest Fest 2026 has announced 32 new additions to its already impressive lineup, with the Co.Laois festival set to take place at Emo this July 24th - 26th. The new acts span decades and genres, from punk legends to rising Irish talent, and join headliners Echo & The Bunnymen, James, and Madness.  Continuing its evolution, Forest Fest has announced its latest addition; Kickin' Up Dust, a stage dedicated to all things country and Americana. Headlined by Echo & The Bunnymen, James and Madness, the Co.Laois festival set to take place at Emo July 24th - 26th.  Electric Picnic is delighted to announce Lewis Capaldi is set to headline Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival on Friday 28th August! Set in Stradbally, Co. Laois, #EP2026 takes place from 28 - 30 August.  |
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