BLUES PILLS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish retro/blues rockers BLUES PILLS will be touring around Europe between October to December. Special guests will be Daniel Romano's OUTFIT. Tickets go on sale March 20.
More details here: bluespills.com
ROGER DALTREY ANNOUNCES SEMI-ACOUSTIC U.S. TOUR
Roger Daltrey - legendary rock icon and co-founder of The WHO - will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of The WHO gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience.
These very exclusive set of shows kicks off on June 12 at Virginia's renowned Wolf Trap Filene Center. The 9-city run will continue throughout the month of June, wrapping on June 29 at The Pavilion at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois.
More info here: thewho.com
SOME RECORDS THAT WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY (March 22)
INNER SANCTUM: The Great Odd Ones (melodic death metal)
INNER AXIS: Midnight Forces (heavy metal)
HIDEOUS DIVINITY: Unextinct (technical death metal noise)
DECEPTION: Daenacteh (melodic/symphonic death metal)
COBRA 1981: Vol. 1 (heavy metal in Finnish)
BROWBEAT: Unbreakable (metallic hardcore)
YOU CAN'T KILL ROCK N ROLL
The SCANERS: No Return (synth-punk/garage rock)
The LOONS: High & Lonesome/Daffodils Or Despair (60s psych/garage rock)
The LIQUORICE EXPERIMENT: Pretty Baby/Rattlesnake (60s psych/garage rock)
DAEMONIAC: Visions Of The Nightside (death metal)
DREAM EVIL POSTPONES SWEDISH TOUR TO THE FALL
As the release of the new album with Swedish heavy metal band DREAM EVIL has been delayed, they have decided to move the Swedish tour from this spring to the fall/autumn.
New dates can be found here: facebook.com/DreamEvilOfficial
BLACK FLAG TO GO ON "First Four Years" TOUR
This summer, American punk icons BLACK FLAG will go on a North American tour and play the whole "First Four Years" compilation, as well as other tracks. The tour starts August 1 and runs through August 25 so far, but additional dates are expected to be added.
BLACK FLAG 2024 includes founding member Greg Ginn (guitar), singer Mike Vallely who joined in 2013, bassist Austin Sears who joined in 2023, and drummer Charles Wiley who joined in 2022.
Dates and ticket links can be found here: blackflagband.com
SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO
NUOCERE: Master666 (alternative/stoner/heavy rock)
MEMOIRA: Cryonic Heart (symphonic metal)
MANNEQUIN PUSSY: I Got Heaven (some punk rock and too much pop/rock)
NEBULA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Stoner rockers NEBULA will be touring in Europe from June 6 to July 6.
More info: facebook.com/NebulaBand
NEW ALBUM WITH SEBASTIAN BACH IN MAY
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will release a new solo LP, "Child Within The Man", on May 10 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
The album features guest appearances from John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Orianthi (Alice Cooper, Michael Jackson) - who all co-wrote their respective tracks with Bach - and 2 tracks co-written with ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy.
A new single, "Everybody Bleeds", is out now.
youtu.be/_wx4PQRx2hA
PHYSICAL RELEASE OF "Queen Rock Montreal" IN MAY
"Queen Rock Montreal" captures the world's most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers. Recorded in 1981 and recently released as a record-breaking digitally restored IMAX concert film, this landmark moment in the band's history is now being released as both double Blu-ray and double 4K Ultra High Definition packages, plus double CD and triple vinyl packages. Both will be released worldwide on May 10, QUEEN has announced.
youtu.be/Zpvhm6Y5OdY | queenonline.com
NEW SINGLE WITH HUNTER
German hard rockers HUNTER has released a new single, "Who Needs The Devil". It's the first single from their upcoming album, "Rock 'N' Roll V.I.P.", which will be released on May 10 by Metalapolis Records.
hunter.spread.link/who-needs-the-devil-when- | hunter.band | metalapolis.eu
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL has released the third single, "We Burn", from their upcoming album, "Wheel Of Illusion", which will be released on March 29 via Metalville Records.
youtu.be/d4WcuDfZq44 | thequill.lnk.to/WheelofIllusion | linktr.ee/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.de
ATTENTAT ANNOUNCES SECOND LIVE BASSIST
Yesterday (March 14) it was announced that Inge Johansson (GATUPLAN, The (International) NOISE CONSPIRACY, AGAINST ME!, CSS, STILETT, ALONZO & FAS 3, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, KNUGEN FALLER) had become the new live bassist for ATTENTAT, and that he was 1 of 2 that will share the job (the one who is available will play).
Now the band have announced that the other man that will play bass is multi musician Gunnar Frick (Ray Davies, COMMANDO M. PIGG, WEEPING WILLOWS, BAD LIVER).
More info and live dates: attentat.nu
NEW SINGLE WITH LEE AARON
Canadian rock queen Lee Aaron has released a new single, "Tattoo", taken from her new covers album, "Tattoo Me", which will be released on April 26 through Metalville Records.
"Tattoo" was originally done by a band called 77's.
youtube.com/watch?v=sHl2pF29hig | leeaaron.com | metalville-shop.de
DISCHARGE RETURN TO LATIN AMERICA WITH MIDNIGHT AND HAVOK
UK hardcore/punk legends DISCHARGE will return to Latin America in June 2024, with support from MIDNIGHT and HAVOK.
The tour will begin with a few dates in Mexico before they go to South America, where they will play in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
Dates and ticket links: facebook.com/Dischargeofficial
SOPHIE'S THREAT RE-RECORD FIRST SINGLE WITH NEW SINGER
Brazilian melodic death/thrash metallers SOPHIE'S THREAT has re-recorded their first single, "Infernal Manipulation", from 2022. The new title of the song is "Infernal Remanipulation (A New View)", and with this song they also introduces their new vocalist Felicia Andrade.
onerpm.link/264071729667 | facebook.com/sophiesthreat
NEW ALBUM WITH BON JOVI IN JUNE
BON JOVI are going to release a new album, "Forever", on June 7. The first single, "Legendary", is out now.
facebook.com/BonJovi
NEW ALBUM WITH DARKTHRONE IN APRIL
Norwegian black metal veterans DARKTHRONE will release a new album, "It Beckons Us All", on April 26 via Peaceville Records.
youtu.be/ZHaKnsJjkjY | linktr.ee/peaceville | facebook.com/Darkthroneofficial
SPLIT EP WITH DESCENDENTS AND CIRCLE JERKS
American punk veterans DESCENDENTS and CIRCLE JERKS have released a split EP. The EP is called "You Got Your Descendents In My Circle Jerks", and finds the bands covering each other. The EP is available on 7" vinyl from Trust Records.
DESCENDENTS and CIRCLE JERKS will be embarking on a U.S. co-headlining tour, starting this Friday (March 15).
youtu.be/BiRlUL4sUlE | descendents.tumblr.com | facebook.com/circlejerksband
WINTERBORN: Break Another Day
RFL Entertainment on March 15 - CD, Digital
Finnish melodic power metal band WINTERBORN are back from a nearly 15-year hiatus. And they pick up right where they left off.
WINTERBORN formed in the end of 2004 as a covers band called MEAN MACHINE, which transformed into WINTERBORN. Their debut album, "Cold Reality", was released in November 2006. And another album, "Farewell To Saints", was first released in Japan in November 2008, and then in Europe in early 2009.
What we have here is almost more like melodic metal than power metal. In other words not as fast as what I call power metal use to be. This is more emotional, or however I should explain it? But it sounds really good, so there's really no reason to complain. Absolutely worth a try.
.facebook.com/RFLEntertainment | facebook.com/winterbornofficial
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ATTENTAT RECRUITS INGE JOHANSSON AS LIVE BASSIST
Inge Johansson (GATUPLAN, The (International) NOISE CONSPIRACY, AGAINST ME!, CSS, STILETT, ALONZO & FAS 3, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, KNUGEN FALLER) have become the new live bassist for ATTENTAT. He is 1 of 2 bass players that will play live with the band in 2024 (probably not at the same time though). The other bassist will be announced soon..
Read more and find upcoming tour dates here: attentat.nu
PETER AND THE TEST YUBE BABIES CONFIRMED FOR UPPSALA RUMBLE
Uppsala Rumble have announced this year's line-up, which includes the British punk legends PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES and the Swedish bands MIMIKRY, BORGERLIG BEGRAVNING, BJÖRNARNA and SMÅ JÄVLA FÖtTER.
The 1-day punk festival happens on July 6 at Parksnäckan in Uppsala, Sweden.
facebook.com/uppsalarumble
NEW HORIZON ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER AND NEW ALBUM
Swedish power metal band NEW HORIZON have recruited Nils Molin (DYNAZTY, AMARANTHE) as their new vocalist.
A new album, "Conquerors", will be released on June 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "Daimyo", is out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=w7CQOk0ANQo | linktr.ee/frontiersrecords | facebook.com/newhorizonworld
ALCATRAZZ PARTS WAYS WITH DOOGIE WHITE
As singer Doogie White's schedule has become more and more busy, he will not be able to tour with hard rock veterans ALCATRAZZ this year. WARLORD vocalist Giles Lavery (co-producer and contributing songwriter for the last 3 albums with ALCATRAZZ) has been recruited for the 2024 live dates.
Statement: facebook.com/alcatrazzband
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NEW SINGLE WITH BLUE ÖYSTER CULT
Rock legends BLUE ÖYSTER CULT unveil the second single, "Don't Come Running To Me", from their upcoming album, "Ghost Stories", hitting shelves April 12 via Frontiers Music Srl.
youtu.be/1iNcj93mBAs | orcd.co/bocghoststories | linktr.ee/frontiersrecords | facebook.com/blueoystercult
BRIAN JOHNSON TEAMS UP WITH MARK KNOPFLER FOR NEW 6-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES
AC/DC's Brian Johnson and DIRE STRAITS' Mark Knopfler have teamed up for a new 6-part documentary series, "Johnson And Knopfler's Music Legends". Audiences will be treated to a joyous journey through decades of music with exclusive access to a series of once-in-a-lifetime meetings, interviews and jam sessions between rock's ultimate legends.
The series is produced by Somethin' Else TV, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and will air on Sky Arts, Freeview and NOW from April 25.
OXIDIZE CHANGE DRUMMER AGAIN
Swedish melodic metal band OXIDIZE have changed drummer again. Adde Larsson (HOWWEND, REDWOLF) is the new drum boy.
facebook.com/Oxidize.Sweden
NEW SINGLE WITH LEACH
Swedish thrash/death n roll band LEACH have just released a new single, "Slice Of Life". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "New Model Of Disbelief", which will be released on April 19.
youtu.be/nDhfJRDZtm4?si=trmw3m9NlUzMQCY5 | linktr.ee/leachswe
SLASH ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL TOUR IN THE STATES
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing his brand-new "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." festival to cities across the U.S. throughout 2024. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. is an anagram and stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance. The festival is a celebration of the blues, featuring an all-star line-up that will vary.
Joining Slash at various stops on the tour will be WARREN HAYNES BAND, Keb' Mo', Larkin Poe, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric Gales and Jackie Venson.
The trek will kick off on July 5 in Bonner, Montana and wrap up on August 17 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Ticket pre-sale begins on Wednesday, March 13. General tickets will be available beginning Friday, March 15.
More details here: slashonline.com/tour
1 SINGLE AND 2 ALBUMS
VIPERWITCH: Hellbound (heavy metal)
CRYING STEEL: Live And Thunder (Italian heavy metal veterans)
CAVE: Out Of The Cave (hard rock/prog metal)
DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY are going on a European tour with MOONSPELL, WOLFHEART and HIRAES later this year.
The tour starts in Berlin on October 31 and ends in DARK TRANQUILLITY's hometown of Gothenburg on November 30.
More info here: facebook.com/dtofficial
DAVID ELLEFSON TO PLAY BASS FOR OVERKILL ON LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have recruited David Ellefson to play bass for the band on their "Scorching Latin America 2024" tour. The former MEGADETH member will be filling in for original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, who will be unable to make the shows as he is recovering from a shoulder surgery.
OVERKILL's 10-date tour will kick off on April 11 in Guadalajara, Mexico and will include stops in Costa Rica, Chile and Peru before closing on April 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Dates can be found here: facebook.com/davidellefson or facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew
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