The Wildhearts paid tribute to two very different icons during their storming set during the opening day of Download 2016. Singling out both The Queen, and rock royalty in Lemmy Kilmister, the tributes came as weather threatened to put a dampener on the annual Midlands’ metal event.
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Fresh from an extensive European run in Feburay, Exodus are returning to the U.K. for a series of dates with Obituary, Prong and King Parrot. Dubbed the 'Battle Of The Bays', the shows will take place in October.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Genesis singer Ray Wilson has blamed founder guitarist Mike Rutherford for the failure of the iconic group to record a follow up to 1997's 'Calling All Stations'. Scotsman Ray fronted the band between 1997 and 1999, recording with them for what has to date, proved their final studio album.
Extreme tech-metal messiah's Meshuggah have announced a string of U.K. and Ireland dates in support of their forthcoming career-spanning '25 Years Of Musical Deviance' Set. The band will play Belfast, Dublin and across the U.K. in January 2017, in support of the collection which is due for release on 29th July 2016.
U.S. rap metallers Stuck Mojo have announced their return, with a new album, line up, and Bloodstock appearance. After a seven-year hiatus from touring, and almost nine years since the band's last release, new album, 'Here Come The Infidels', will be released on 1st July 2016, ahead of the four-pieces's shock Bloodstock slot.
Respected R&B singer Tony Momrelle is set release a new single ahead of support slots with Earth, Wind & Fire across the U.K. this summer. One of the hottest names on the British scene, the soul man will follow the well-received 'This Could Be Us' with 'All I Need' on 15th July.
Americana blues band, JD & The Straight Shot, have been announced as special guests on Don Henley's upcoming European tour. The acclaimed outfit who have recently released single ‘Better Find A Church’ will accompany the former Eagles drummer, singer and songwriter on a string of dates including those in Dublin and Cork.
Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts are to hit the road for a U.K. Tour in November and December. Featuring Black Star Riders colleague Robbie Crane on bass along with guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite and drummer Gary Sullivan, the dates follow on from the band's debut tour opening for the legendary Stiff Little Fingers in early 2016.
Bay Area metal heroes Machine Head have today (1st June 2016) announced the release a new single. 'Is There Anybody Out There?' will be available digitally for purchase from 3rd June, via iTunes, Amazon and Google Play and will also be available on Spotify, Apple Music and all streaming services. The band also have released a ne making-of video to go with the track.
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