17, 18, 19, 19. No, that’s not today’s lottery numbers, but the age of the band members of Finland’s most promising contemporary newcomer combo. Founded early 2010 in Jyväskylä by thrash/speed metal enthusiast Samy Elbanna, the front man gathered an ensemble of passionate allies around him to… Read More
Month:January 2013
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 10, 2013
UFO keysman and songwriter Paul Raymond is excited to announce the addition of Hear No Evil/Cherry Red label mates PIG IRON as special guests to his “Terms & Conditions Apply” solo album launch show on Feb 1 at London’s Borderline venue.
Pig Iron are a bluesy, heavy rock band formed in… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 10, 2013
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of GREAT WHITE’s celebrative live album "30 Years - Live From the Sunset Strip" on February 22nd in Europe and February 26th in North America.
To mark its 30th Anniversary LIVE on March 22, 2012, GREAT WHITE celebrated the… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 10, 2013
Hot on the heels of their recent critically acclaimed album release "New York Connection", UK rock legends SWEET have released a new live CD only available by digital download. Performing the band's most famous and influential album from 1974 "Desolation Boulevard" live, SWEET's "Desolation… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 10, 2013
When progressive rock icon Neal Morse was preparing to tour his highly acclaimed 2012 studio release, "Momentum", he turned to YouTube to audition touring players to support his faithful duo of Mike Portnoy (drums) and Randy George (bass). He had high hopes, but the final players selected from… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 10, 2013
British rockers VOODOO SIX are excited to announce they will be embarking on a headline tour of the UK and Ireland this March/April.
The tour news comes as the band prepares for the biggest announcement of their career yet concerning major worldwide tour plans for the remainder of 2013 and… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 9, 2013
Sweden's ultimate dark rock/metal band, Katatonia, has announced an extensive North American tour with headliner and fellow Swedish elite, Opeth. The upcoming run, "North American Heritage Tour 2013," will conquer over 30 cities this spring beginning April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Submitted by newseditor on Jan 9, 2013
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE! The Canada based trio recently completed recording their new album “Entrench” with acclaimed engineer Matt Bayles (MASTODON, ISIS, PEARL JAM, THE SWORD) and will unleash it on March 15th (March 19th in… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 9, 2013
This March, Doom legend SAINT VITUS will embark on a European tour with MOS GENERATOR. Here is the list of gigs...
Tour Dates:
05 Mar 13 Köln (DE) Luxor
06 Mar 13 Berlin (DE) C-Club
07 Mar 13 Dresden (DE) Beatpol
08 Mar 13 Haarlem (NL) Het Patronaat
09 Mar 13 Paris (FR) La… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jan 9, 2013
In April three of Norway’s most innovative and hard-hitting metal bands team up for a European tour. Co-headlined by Vreid & Solefald with special guests In Vain, brace yourself for a night of haunting Northern Lights.
Vreid release their new opus ”Welcome Farewell” 22nd of February.… Read More