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Foreigner Close Ramblin’ Man Fair 2019 with Night of Jukebox Classics.

25/7/2019

Foreigner concluded their European tour on Sunday night (21st July 2019) at Ramblin' Man Fair festival,
with a show packed with jukebox classics. The band’s headline set came on the closing night of the three-day event, which took place in Mote Park, Maidstone from 19th - 21st July 2019.

Photo: Darren McVeigh MetalPlanet Music.

Exit 111 Festival Featuring Def Leppard, Guns 'n' Roses & Lynyrd Skynyrd Reveals Stage Times.

24/7/2019

Set times have been announced for the inaugural Exit 111 Festival. Taking place in Nasvhille, Tennessee, from 11th - 13th October, the event will see headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard and Guns 'n' Roses joined by a host of big names including ZZ Top, Deftones, and Slayer.

Motörhead '79 Kicks off Extensive Reissues Campaign.

24/7/2019

After several years of planning, Motörhead and BMG are delighted to announce the start of an exciting, extensive and detailed ultra-fan-friendly release programme spanning the band’s career from the 70s, ‘80’s, 90’s, and beyond!

Grand Slam Sign To Marshall Records.

18/7/2019

Laurence Archer's resurrected Grand Slam have signed to the Marshall Records imprint. Grand Slam, who disbanded following the death of leader Phil Lynott in 1986, will follow the signing with an album release in October 2019.

Sacred Reich Drop 'Manifest Reality' Video.

18/7/2019

Sacred Reich have dropped a brand new track, 'Manifest Reality', along with an accompanying music video. The track, which can be viewed below, is the second single to land from Sacred Reich's first new album in 23 years 'Awakening.'

Photo: Stephanie Cabral.

Electric Picnic Adds Johnny Marr, Richard Ashcroft & More.

17/7/2019

Electric Picnic has added Johnny Marr, Richard Ashcroft, Richie Hawtin, and a host of others to its' 2019 line-up. The latest additions join The Strokes, Florence And The Machine, Hozier, The 1975, and more in Stradbally, Co. Laois from 30th August - 1st September, for Ireland's largest music and arts gathering.

Gibson Relocates Global Headquarters to Downtown Nashville.

17/7/2019

Gibson Guitars has announced their intentions for their new global headquarters to be located at Cummins Station, a historic property in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The move follows an ambitious relaunch, which kicked off with the star -studded NAMM JAM bash in Anaheim earlier this year.

Reformed Black Metal Legends Mortem To Finally Release Debut Album.

16/7/2019

Bringing together members of Arcturus, Mayhem, Thorns, & 1349 for a masterwork of eerie black metal, Mortem have returned. Back with new set 'Ravnsvart', the long-awaited debut studio album from the newly reformed Norwegian legends will be released via Peaceville on 27th September 2019.

Electric Picnic 2019 Tantalises with The Banquet.

10/7/2019

The ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ is set to once again tantalise taste buds at this year’s festival, as Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty announce an exclusive partnership to serve a fine dining banquet at the three-day event. The Banquet is the latest attraction to join The Strokes, Florence And The Machine, Hozier, The 1975, and more in Stradbally, Co. Laois from 30th August - 1st September, for Ireland's largest music and arts gathering.

Ghost Announce Winter European Arena Tour.

8/7/2019

Ghost have announced their winter Arena tour, which includes a stop off in Dublin, as well as multiple UK dates. Kicking off in Nottingham on 16th November, the band will be joined by guests All them Witches, and Tribulation.