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2023 Download-20 Festival Review

Pictures by Enda Madden Review by Howard Keogh There is an air of anticipation as Download festival celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Continuing the tradition of music festivals in Donington, Download…

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June 19, 2023
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Download 2025 Review

2025 Download Festival Review by Howard Keogh Festival season is upon us once again and it’s time to dust down tents, boots, and all manner of festival paraphernalia. With the…

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June 22, 2025
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Download XXII

Download XXII – BEYOND THE BANDS WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL DLXXII, IT’S TIME TO REVEAL MORE OF WHAT’S IN STORE. A DOWNLOAD TICKET GIVES FESTIVALGOERS ACCESS…

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May 1, 2025
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Enda Madden releases ‘Freedom’ for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

20 Dec 2022 This is a song about the war in Ukraine from the perspective of an ordinary Ukrainian forced to bear arms to defend their country. Like many others,…

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January 2, 2023
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2024 Download XXI Review

Where has the time gone since last year’s Download festival epic four day event to celebrate its 20 year anniversary? Festival managing director Andy Copping revealed late last year that…

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July 1, 2024

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  • 2023,  Backstage,  Bloodstock Festival,  Live Music,  News,  Press Releases

    ROBB FLYNN comes to see London thrashers IMPERIUM at BLOODSTOCK.

    August 29, 2022 /

    On Saturday 13th August, London thrashers IMPERIUM played the New Blood stage at the mighty Bloodstock Open Air Festival. They had already gained a lot of fans with their impressive set and subsequent win at the London Metal to The Masses competition, and many of these fans had made the journey to see them in the sweltering packed tent at Bloodstock. What they didn’t realise however is that one rather special fan also took time out of their busy day to come see them…none other than Machine Head main man Robb Flynn. We caught up with IMPERIUM frontman Ben Porter to get the low-down on what happened: “So…. We’re up…

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    Download Festival 2023 – 20th Anniversary

    November 11, 2022
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    DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME

    May 5, 2023
    Bloodstock Open Air 2023 – What Are You Waiting For?

    Bloodstock Open Air 2023 – What Are You Waiting For?

    May 5, 2023
  • THE PRETTY RECKLESS to release “Other Worlds”
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    THE PRETTY RECKLESS to release “Other Worlds”

    August 26, 2022 /

    THE PRETTY RECKLESS are proud to announce the release of “Other Worlds”, a new collection of material which will be released on November 4th, 2022.     WATCH –“Got So High (Remix)” visualizer     Since 2008, The Pretty Reckless have given rock ‘n’ roll the jumpstart it needed for a new generation. 2021’s Death By Rock and Roll elevated them to rarified air. With its impact, the four-piece carved out a place in history as the first female-fronted band to have back-to-back No. 1 singles at the active rock format and the first female-fronted act to have seven No. 1 singles on the Billboard Rock Radio Chart. Beyond acclaim from V Magazine, The TODAY Show, PEOPLE, Spin, ELLE, American Songwriter, Bustle, ABC News Nightline, The Daily Beast,…

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    WILDERUN release visualizer video for “O Resolution!”

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    July 17, 2020
    STARBENDERS Release New Single + Music Video ‘If You Need It’

    STARBENDERS Release New Single + Music Video ‘If You Need It’

    May 27, 2022
    MEG MYERS Returns With Powerful Rock Anthem ‘Htis’ (feat. Luna Shadows and Carmen Vandenberg of BONES UK) | Supporting My Chemical Romance’s US Dates

    MEG MYERS Returns With Powerful Rock Anthem ‘Htis’ (feat. Luna Shadows and Carmen Vandenberg of BONES UK) | Supporting My Chemical Romance’s US Dates

    March 28, 2022
  • BAD OMENS UNLEASH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR CONCRETE JUNGLE
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    BAD OMENS UNLEASH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR CONCRETE JUNGLE

    August 23, 2022 /

    Watch HERE | Listen HERE MORE UK & EURO SHOW UPGRADES, ADDITIONS & SELLOUTS   Tuesday, August 23, 2022 – Los Angeles-based rock sensation Bad Omens have today released their new cinematic music video for their upcoming tour’s titular track “CONCRETE JUNGLE”, taken from their phenomenal new album ‘THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND’ (out via Sumerian Records). Check it out here   Many of BAD OMENS’ previously announced UK/EU headlining dates have been upgraded due to high demand and are already sold out, with a third show added at London’s The Dome, upgraded rooms in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds and a second show in Bristol to accommodate the overwhelming…

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    THREE DAYS GRACE – Announce New Album ‘Explosions’ + Huge New Single ‘So Called Life’

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    November 30, 2021
    Crobar – Documentary To Save Soho Announced & Crowdfunder Halfway Point Hit

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    January 19, 2021
    SABATON Unleash New Single ‘Soldier Of Heaven’

    SABATON Unleash New Single ‘Soldier Of Heaven’

    January 7, 2022
  • MONSTER TRUCK Announce New Album Set To Arrive On September 30th | New Track ‘Fuzz Mountain’ Available Now
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    MONSTER TRUCK Announce New Album Set To Arrive On September 30th | New Track ‘Fuzz Mountain’ Available Now

    August 19, 2022 /

    Toronto, ON – JUNO Award-winning rock band MONSTER TRUCK are excited to announce the release of their fourth full-length album Warriors, set to arrive on September 30th via BMG and all streaming platforms (pre-save here).    The 10-track album, produced by multiple GRAMMY and JUNO Award-winning producer Eric Ratz (Arkells, Big Wreck, Billy Talent), is everything you would expect from Monster Truck and more, bringing the band’s signature, riff-driven brand of rock to new heights.   “I think this record was a real eye-opener that we should be trusting ourselves and doing exactly what we feel is right,” said Jon Harvey, bassist, and lead singer of Monster Truck. “It’s an…

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    EPIC NEW “WARRIORS” MUSIC VIDEO & ALBUM OUT NOW

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    September 30, 2022
    VOIVOD Set To Tour Europe With OPETH This November

    VOIVOD Set To Tour Europe With OPETH This November

    July 25, 2022
    SLAEGT – Century Media Records Sign Worldwide Deal With Danish Black Metallists

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    December 8, 2021
  • Oceano Unleash New Track Mass Produced
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    Oceano Unleash New Track Mass Produced

    August 16, 2022 /

    OCEANO Unleash New Track + Music Video “Mass Produced” via Sumerian Records Watch HERE | Listen HERE Photo Credit – Nox Nohi Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – American deathcore mainstays Oceano have released their new crushing track “Mass Produced”, mixed and mastered by Joey Sturgis (out via Sumerian Records). Speaking on today’s news, vocalist Adam Warren commented:  “As we unleash “MASS PRODUCED” it signifies a new chapter for Oceano. I’m very excited for Oceano fans everywhere to enjoy this song and video. To all the die-hards who connect with this band, thank you for your excitement. We have so much more to share with you on this journey. I’m fired up! Check our tour dates now! I’d love to see…

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    ESKIMO CALLBOY & Medieval Metallers SALTATIO MORTIS Release New Version of “Hypa Hypa” + Official Video

    ESKIMO CALLBOY & Medieval Metallers SALTATIO MORTIS Release New Version of “Hypa Hypa” + Official Video

    April 30, 2021
    EPIC NEW “WARRIORS” MUSIC VIDEO & ALBUM OUT NOW

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    September 30, 2022
    SABATON Announce ‘The Symphony To End All Wars’ and Make “The War To End All Wars (History Edition)” Available For Streaming

    SABATON Announce ‘The Symphony To End All Wars’ and Make “The War To End All Wars (History Edition)” Available For Streaming

    March 25, 2022
  • Hollywood Undead Launch Hourglass Single & UK Club Nights – New Album Out Today
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    Hollywood Undead Launch Hourglass Single & UK Club Nights – New Album Out Today

    August 12, 2022 /

    Aug 12, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA – The wait is over for Hotel Kalifornia, the highly anticipated 8th studio album from platinum-certified quintet Hollywood Undead.   Featuring recent singles “Trap God”, “City Of The Dead”, and “Wild In These Streets”, Hotel Kalifornia represents a return to form, in an action-packed, 14 track album highlighting the best aspects of what Hollywood Undead have become known for, the latest evidence being “Hourglass”, accompanied by a lyric video out today at 5pm GMT.  The song, brimming with the spirit of the LA streets and not bound by any one genre, layers anthemic hooks, witty lyrics, and unique structure to create a quintessential…

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    ICED EARTH release “The Funeral (Remaster 2020)”

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    November 27, 2020
    SICK OF IT ALL Release “Hardcore Horseshoe”, 4th of a Series of Quarantine Sessions

    SICK OF IT ALL Release “Hardcore Horseshoe”, 4th of a Series of Quarantine Sessions

    October 27, 2020
    WITHERFALL – Release Cinematic “As I Lie Awake” video clip directed by Zev Deans 🍂

    WITHERFALL – Release Cinematic “As I Lie Awake” video clip directed by Zev Deans 🍂

    November 20, 2020
  • SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Release Brand New Track & Accompanying Music Video ‘1984’
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    SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Release Brand New Track & Accompanying Music Video ‘1984’

    August 9, 2022 /

    Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 – Russian Deathcore demolishers, Slaughter To Prevail, have dropped brand new track “1984” today, their first new music since their critically acclaimed 2021 release, ‘Kostolom’. The new track comes accompanied by an official music video which can be viewed HERE or by clicking the image below. Find the track on your streaming platform of preference HERE.       Slaughter To Prevail released their debut EP, ‘Chapters Of Misery’ in 2016 and followed with their debut full-length album, ‘Misery Sermon’ in 2017. They released stand alone singles “Agony” and “Demolisher” in 2019 and 2020 respectively, followed by their second full-length, “Kostolom” released last year to huge…

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    FROZEN SOUL “Encased In Ice” Reissue Out Now / Frozen Whole Tour Kick Off!

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    October 29, 2021
    LOVEBITES To Release New EP, “GLORY, GLORY, TO THE WORLD”

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    March 29, 2021
    ENFORCED – Sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records; working on new studio album

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    June 30, 2020
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    BUYING BLOODSTOCK TICKETS ONLINE OR AT THE FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE 2022

    August 5, 2022 /

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  • AT THE GATES Launch ‘Garden Of Cyrus’ Video and Announce European Tour with In Flames
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    AT THE GATES Launch ‘Garden Of Cyrus’ Video and Announce European Tour with In Flames

    August 4, 2022 /

    Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES continue to promote their acclaimed latest studio album “The Nightmare Of Being” by launching a new video clip for the track ‘Garden Of Cyrus’ today. Created by long-time collaborator Costin Chioreanu / Twilight13Media, the clip for the outstanding track ‘Garden Of Cyrus’ AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant comments about the video as follows: “For our latest video, ‘Garden Of Cyrus’, we have once again chosen to work with our long-time partner Costin Chioreanu. And I think it is safe to say that this time he has truly outdone himself! It is a different song, at least in death metal terms,…

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    OCEANS OF SLUMBER Release Video For ‘The Hanging Tree’ | New Album “Starlight and Ash” Is Out Now

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    July 22, 2022
    VOIVOD Release Their ‘Forgotten In Space’ Bundle Today | Surprise Augmented Reality Cover Announced

    VOIVOD Release Their ‘Forgotten In Space’ Bundle Today | Surprise Augmented Reality Cover Announced

    July 29, 2022
    EGO KILL TALENT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE DANCE BETWEEN EXTREMES” & RELEASE NEW SINGLE “THE CALL”

    EGO KILL TALENT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE DANCE BETWEEN EXTREMES” & RELEASE NEW SINGLE “THE CALL”

    June 26, 2020
  • ELECTRIC CALLBOY Sell Out Entire September UK Tour
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    ELECTRIC CALLBOY Sell Out Entire September UK Tour

    August 2, 2022 /

    After selling 60,000 tickets and completely selling out their HYPA HYPA tour, ELECTRIC CALLBOY are excited to announce their newest achievement: a sold-out UK tour this September.  Speaking about the momentous sellout, the band comment: “We just want to say: thank you so much! That’s so crazy. And after our last sold out show of the HYPA HYPA European Tour we can’t wait to bring back the madness on stage together with you. So, we can’t wait to see you soon in the UK!”   Next year, ELECTRIC CALLBOY will embark on the TEKKNO tour, which will see them headline Brixton Academy on the 30th April. You can purchase tickets…

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