Category: News
FESTIVAL NEWS: “STEELHOUSE GOES THRASH” SHOCKER
In what must rank as one of THE most leftfield festival announcements ever covered in these pages – and one we definitely did NOT! see coming – ‘Big Four’ thrash legends Anthrax have been confirmed to headline next July’s tenth anniversary edition of the Steelhouse festival.
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“GIG” NEWS: ORANGE GOBLIN POSTPONE 25th ANNIVERSARY LIVESTREAM SHOWS
Orange Goblin have been forced to cancel their scheduled pair of 25th anniversary livestream shows, which were due to have taken place this coming weekend, as a result of the renewed lockdown in England.
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“FESTIVAL” NEWS: Knotfest announces new, FREE, online showcase
Knotfest has announced details of a new, free to view online event, branded the ‘Pulse Of The Maggots Fest’, focussing on new and emerging bands.
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RIP Ken Hensley
Ken Hensley, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Uriah Heep, Blackfoot and W.A.S.P, has died suddenly at the age of 75.
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“GIG” NEWS: CHERRY BOMBS UNVEIL DETAILS OF FIRST VIRTUAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CABARET
Cherry Bombs, the all-girl Las Vegas-based dance and cirque troupe who perform exclusively to rock and metal soundtracks, have announced details of their first “virtual theatre” event, to be broadcast over the first three nights of 2021.
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“GIG” NEWS: Bowling For Soup confirm rescheduled livestream shows
ÜS pop punk heroes Bowling For Soup have confirmed details of their livestream shows, originally planned for earlier this month. The shows were originally postponed when frontman Jaret Reddick had to self-isolate following close contact with a confirmed case of COVID. Thankfully, Jaret and his family all tested negative, remained healthy and things are back on track.
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“GIG” NEWS: Architects to host livestream from Royal Albert Hall
Progressive metalcore gigantors Architects are to host a special livestream event from the Royal Albert Hall on 21 November.
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TOUR NEWS: Marillion to shine ‘Light At The End Of The Tunnel’
ÜK prog legends Marillion have announced a string of dates for November 2021.
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BURNT OWN WRECK LAUNCH OWN CIDER BRAND
NWoCRers Burnt Out Wreck have just launched their own branded cider.
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TOUR NEWS: Fish cancels rescheduled tour dates
Prog rock legend Fish has revealed that he has cancelled all touring plans until at least next Autumn. This includes his planned February dates and all festival appearances for next summer.
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TOUR NEWS: Boss Keloid announce June dates
Wigan-based prog psych combo Boss Keloid have announced a run of headline dates for next June.
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GIG NEWS: Orange Goblin announce livestream 25th anniversary shows
ÜK heavy metal flagbearers Orange Goblin have refused to let the small matter of a global pandemic derail their plans to mark their 25th anniversary, as they have announced details of not just one but two special livestreaming shows, on 15 and 16 November, celebrating all stages of the band’s lengthy career to date.
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