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Swedish hard rockers Blister Brigade released a music video from their upcoming third studio album!

French progressive-rock/ambient-metal trio Fields of Næcluda shared new music video “I See You”

HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS Signs DOZER For Re-Releases!

SSR (featuring drummer Frank Ferrer of Guns N’ Roses) have released their debut single ‘Busted’

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Intronaut reveals details for new album, ‘Fluid Existential Inversions

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Releases Video & Single “A Life Of Our Own”

Cattle Decapitation enters worldwide charts for new album, ‘Death Atlas’

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SEVEN STRAIT Release Their Cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison”

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INTRODUCING: French post-djent instrumentalists Stömb!

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AINSOPH: Dutch shadowy wanderers to release “Ω – V” in February!

AINSOPH: Dutch shadowy wanderers to release "Ω - V" in February! ...

Launch Music Conference & Festival Returns To Historic Downtown Lancaster in Lancaster, PA

Launch Music Conference & Festival Returns To Historic Downtown Lancaster in Lancaster, PA April 30-May 3...

Ocean Alley release smooth new single ‘Tombstone’

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Stone Sour // Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno // Album Review

The first-ever live release from the Grammy-nominated five-piece is about to be released and features the complete show ...

CLUTCH ANNOUNCE HEADLINE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 1

Limelight Belfast by arrangement with MCD and United Talent Presents: CLUTCH & Guests The Limelight 1, Bel...

BLACK SWAN : ‘Shake The World’ – debut album by new hard rock supergroup out 14.02.20 (Frontiers)

BLACK SWAN SHAKE THE WORLD debut album LP / CD / digital out 14.02.20 album pre-order / single streaming ...

Necrowretch premiere second track of forthcoming album

Necrowretch premiere second track of forthcoming album ...

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French fusion metallers Mobius release stunning bass and vocal playthrough video of ‘Akasha’

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SUTRAH: Montréal-based Progressive Death Metal Project // Sign With THE ARTISAN ERA

The Artisan Era is proud to announce the signing of Montréal-based Progressive Death Metallers Sut...

Jason Becker and Pat Becker Share Their Thoughts on Triumphant Hearts One Year Anniversary

Jason Becker and Pat Becker Share Their Thoughts on Triumphant Hearts One Year Anniversa...

Cowboy Diplomacy Release “Mountain Man”

Cowboy Diplomacy Release Grizzly "Mountain Man" “A rock act deserving of your full attention” -...

Necronomicon release NSFW video for ”The Thousand Masks”

Necronomicon release NSFW music video for "The Thousand Masks" ...

JOHNNY CASINO releases his new single ‘Ghost Ships’, out now on Golden Robot Records.

JOHNNY CASINO releases his new single 'Ghost Ships', out now on Golden Robot Records. Johnny Casino's take on the great...

Give My Head Peace – LIVE 2020

Give My Head Peace – LIVE 2020 Tuesday 25 February: Ardhowan Theatre, Enniskillen Wednesday 26 February: Island Hal...

Psych Rockers OTAKUSUITE Reval Album Details + Premiere First And Funky Single!

Instrumental Psych Rockers OTAKUSUITE Reval Album Details + Premiere First And Funky Single! Debut Albu...

WIRETAP RECORDS LAUNCHES 2020 RECORD CLUB

WIRETAP RECORDS LAUNCHES 2020 RECORD CLUB ...

Comedy King Jake O’Kane brings his brand new show ‘Walking the Line’ to theatres across Northern Ireland

JAKE O’KANE: Walking the Line Comedy King Jake O'Kane brings his brand new show 'Walking the Line' to theatres across N...

Brian Fallon returns with ‘You Have Stolen My Heart’, announces new solo album and headline UK tour dates

BRIAN FALLON RETURNS WITH “YOU HAVE STOLEN MY HEART” https://orcd.co/bfstolen EAGERLY AWAITED THIRD SOLO LP, LOCAL H...

Brit Crossover Crew THE COLLISION Talk Influences Exclusively With Rock ‘N’ Load

Brit crossover crew THE COLLISION (https://www.facebook.com/TheCollisionUK/ ) are poised to make their mark with the rel...

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KIERAN GOSS AND ANNIE KINSELLA ‘Oh, The Starlings’ // Irish Shows Dec & Jan 2020

KIERAN GOSS AND ANNIE KINSELLA 'Oh, The Starlings' Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers,...

EAGLES TO PERFORM “HOTEL CALIFORNIA” ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY AT LONDON WEMBLEY STADIUM

EAGLES TO PERFORM “HOTEL CALIFORNIA” ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY AT LONDON WEMBLEY STADIUM FOR BAND’S ...

AMIGO THE DEVIL – first ever UK/RoI & mainland European tour from late January 2020

AMIGO THE DEVIL on tour in the UK & RoI January & February 2020 25.01.20 BRIDGWATER The Cobblestones 26.01....

Tommy Fleming Irish Tour // Feb 2020

TOMMY FLEMING Millennium Forum, Derry / Londonderry: Friday 21st February Ulster Hall, Belfast: Saturday 22nd Februar...

BLOODSTOCK reveals Devin Townsend setlist plans; adds 5 bands & more

HELP CHOOSE DEVIN TOWNSEND’S HEADLINE BLOODSTOCK SET FIVE MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED FINAL CHANCE ...

Blackened Death Metal unit NIGHT CROWNED premiere first single from upcoming album!

Blackened Death Metal unit NIGHT CROWNED premieres first single from upcoming album! "Impius Viam" to b...

Artist for Peace and Justice – Let The Rhythm Lead:Haiti Song Summit Vol. 1 out January 31, 2020

LET THE RHYTHM LEAD: HAITI SONG SUMMIT VOL. 1 Out January 31, 2020 Pre-Order Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Sum...

Dirtnap Records Announces Jeff Burke-Produced Personality Cult LP, Unveils First Single

Dirtnap Records Announces Jeff Burke-Produced Personality Cult LP, Unveils First Single Please ...

NJ’s Pointless Release New Single/Music Video “Half Empty”

NJ's Pointless Release New Single/Music Video "Half Empty" Produced by Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard) Ace Ender...

Authority Zero Celebrating 25 Year Anniversary with 2 Disc Set (“Live At The Rebel Lounge”)

Authority Zero Celebrating 25 Year Anniversary with 2 Disc Set ("Live At The Rebel Lounge") Companion Photo Bo...

BEN NICKY ANNOUNCES BELSONIC 2020 SHOW | ON SALE THURSDAY @ 9AM

BELSONIC PRESENTS: BEN NICKY & FRIENDS (FULL SUPPORTING LINE-UP TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY) SATURDAY ...

THE WELL announce winter tour dates in US, EU & UK supporting new album ‘Death and Consolation’

The Well announce winter tour dates in North America, EU and UK supporting new album Death and Consolation ...

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