Featuring the four albums they recorded between 1986 and 1995, and adding a disc of bonus cuts, Van Halen's 'Collection II' focuses squarely on the band's Sammy Hagar-fronted second coming. But with zero unreleased tracks and no liner notes, was it a missed opportunity?
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While Whitesnake's future as a live act is still uncertain following the abrupt cancellation of their farewell tour in 2022, David Coverdale has continued his mission to remaster and muscle-up the band's later catalogue. Next up 2015's 'The Purple Album' arrives as a Gold Edition celebrating 50 years of the Coverdale-co-fronted version of the band.
One of the most respected labels in music history, Atlantic Records are celebrating their 75th anniversary with an extensive vinyl reissue programme. Featuring some of the biggest names in music history across a myriad of genres, the year-long vinyl and remix campaign includes one of the defining albums in rock; Led Zeppelin's eponymous forth.
AC/DC returned to the stage in Indio, California on Saturday night (7th October 2023) for their first show in seven years with singer Brian Johnson. Their epic set was like a jolt to the heart, and the brain, as the rock and roll powerhouse performed the hits and some surprising deep cuts over an electrifying two hours at Power Trip.
One of the most talked about rock and metal events in history, Power Trip festival landed with a jolt on Friday night (6th October 2023), as Iron Maiden and Guns n' Roses kicked off the event in Indio, California. With fans coming from all across the globe to attend, there was a tangible live wire buzz was in the air for day one of the three-day happening.
With a bill threatening to leave headliners Blue Öyster Cult wondering whether they'd "stepped on stage in Botanic Gardens in Belfast", 2023's Stonedead Festival featured a host of Northern Irish performers including The Answer, Therapy? and the Ricky Warwick fronted Black Star Riders.
Arriving to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its release, The Connells’ breakthrough album 'Ring' is getting a reissue on both vinyl, and bonus-filled CD and Digital Deluxe Editions. In stores on 11th August 2023, the album includes the North Carolina band’s enduring Top Ten international hit ’74-’75'.
Guns N' Roses made a rockin’ return to London at BST Hyde Park on Friday night (Friday 30th June 2023) for a sold out 3 hour set as part of their 2023 European tour. Following on from their headline-making Glastonbury appearance, the most dangerous band in the world proved that although there's no shortage of detractors lining up to take a swipe at them, they're still a thrilling live act.
P!nk’s huge Summer Carnival Tour took over BST Hyde Park on Saturday night (24th June 2023) for the first of two sold out nights supported by Gwen Stefani, Sam Ryder and GAYLE. Taking place in London’s Hyde Park, this saw the 10th anniversary of the British Summer Time concerts, opening three weekends of music with Guns n Roses, Take That, Blackpink, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Lana Del Ray due to perform on the famous Great Oak Stage.
Following on from their triumphant Belfast date on their Legacy of the Beast tour in 2022, Iron Maiden were back in Ireland on Saturday Night (24th June 2023) as part of their 'Future Past' trek. Bringing with them an entirely new production, a revamped set list, and an incredible FOUR Eddies, the metal juggernaut proved why they still inspire such devotion almost five decades into their career.
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