The halting of the Government’s roadmap, with the easing of lockdown restrictions in England now indicatively put back until 19 July, could cost the country’s live music business a further £36 million, according to the body that represents grassroots music venues.
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Ska punk legends Less Than Jake have confirmed that they will be returning to Ireland and the ÜK as part of next year’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Three more acts have been announced for Rabidfest, which is due to take place in the Oxfordshire market town of Abingdon over the weekend of 6 and 7 November.
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They always say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and we guess the same can be said for bands – you shouldn’t judge them by their name. But on this occasion, Jonny B just couldn’t help himself when he came across Italian power metallers Animal House. Immediately all he could think of was Bluto and the boys from Delta House, which gave him great expectations of a pretty raucous beer-fuelled time, and perhaps even a rendition of ‘Louie Louie’ ? Suffice to say his interest was sufficiently piqued so he grabbed himself an early copy of their latest album ‘Living in Black and White’, cracked open a beer (or several) and gave them a spin…
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Many bands have been forced to take new approaches to creativity during this global pandemic. Whether it’s through releasing singles, playing live stream concerts, or making music videos, many bands are doing all they can to stay positive and keep the music alive. English heavy-metal royalty, Saxon, are returning to their roots and digging deep into their inspirational vault to deliver their own rendition of famous rock songs that have shaped them during their formative years.
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