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Ballads play a very special role in the history of rock music.

For one, they document the emotional side of the genre and show that behind (almost) every rocker`s hard chest beats a soft heart. Secondly, those quieter songs are being played by radio stations without rock-affinity – and are loved by listeners for their emotional depth. Additionally, in an increasingly hectic world, ballads offer brief moments of pause, of reflection on the essential things in life.

So, it is no wonder that the ballad compilations of AXEL RUDI PELL are an absolute success. Over 250,000 copies have been sold of The Ballads I (1993) to The Ballads V (2017) alone. And nine of the current Top-10 most streamed Pell songs on Spotify are ballads! So it comes as no surprise that fans of the Bochum guitarist and songwriter regularly push for a continuation of this release series.

On April 21, 2023, The Ballads VI will be released on CD, double vinyl LP, and digital download, as always, via Steamhammer/SPV, and will come with a few small surprises.

Not only is The Ballads VI the latest edition of the popular ARP ‘The Ballads’ series, but also the direct successor to his latest studio album, Lost XXIII, which landed at #2 on the official German album sales charts in April 2022. This exciting new compilation comes with a total of 13 ballads “made by ARP,” five of them being brand new recordings.

AXEL RUDI PELL sums up his growth as a songwriter and musician:

“Looking back, there is not a single ballad during the almost 35 years of my solo career that I need to be ashamed of, quite the contrary: some of them are still among my favourite songs today."

Pre-Order/Save The Ballads VI HERE:

https://axelrudipell.lnk.to/TheBalladsVI?utm_source=North+American+PR+contact+list&utm_campaign=30d01b775b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_08_30_09_32_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ecb2e21024-30d01b775b-45421287&mc_cid=30d01b775b&mc_eid=b9ae9eed34


The Ballads VI Track List:

1. Revelations (new instrumental)
2. Diamonds And Rust (new cover version)
3. Morning Star (new song)
4. Dust In The Wind (new cover version)
5. Hidden Secrets (new instrumental)
6. Gone With The Wind
7. She's A Lady
8. Room With A View
9. Fly With Me
10. As Blind As A Fool Can Be
11. I Put A Spell On You
12. Beyond The Light
13. Quarantined 1

The The Ballads VI will be released on April 21, 2023 worldwide through Steamhammer/SPV as:

CD DigiPak (incl. poster)
2LP Gatefold (trans orange black vinyl)
CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer Shop)

AXEL RUDI PELL Tour 2023:

24.04. DE-Cologne - Essigfabrik
25.04. DE-Saarbrücken - Garage
27.04. DE-Bochum - Zeche
28.04. DE-Singen - Stadthalle
29.04. CH-Bern - Bierhübeli
01.05. DE-Munich - Backstage
02.05. DE-Langen - Neue Stadthalle
03.05. DE-Berlin - Huxleys
05.05. SE-Malmö - KB
06.05. SE-Stockholm - Fryshuset
07.05. SE-Gothenburg - Pustervik
09.05. DE-Hamburg - Fabrik
10.05. DE-Hannover - Capitol
11.05. DE-Karlsruhe - Substage
12.05. DE-Leipzig - Hellraiser
13.05. NL-Drachten - Iduna
14.05. DE-Bochum - Zeche (sold out)

AXEL RUDI PELL is:

Johnny Gioeli - Lead and Backing Vocals
Axel Rudi Pell - Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards
Volker Krawczak - Bass
Bobby Rondinelli - Drums

AXEL RUDI PELL online:

AXEL RUDI PELL

https://www.facebook.com/axelrudipellofficial/

"Screem Writers Guild"

Pre-order now: https://lordi.lnk.to/ScreemPR

Out March 31st, 2023 Via Atomic Fire Records

Artwork by Mr. Lordi


LORDI - Lucyfer Prime Evil (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO):



Drawings by Kaarle | Script & Edit by Mr. Lordi

Come one, come all, to preview the new blockbuster - ahem, album! - from the world's favorite hard rock monsters, LORDI, who are gearing up for the next chapter of their spooky history. Today, the quintet are proud to announce their 18th studio album, »Screem Writers Guild« which is set to be released on March 31st, 2023 via their new label home Atomic Fire Records. Its title is a reference (and a "LORDIfied" play on words) to the "Screen Writers Guild," an association of screen writers in Hollywood ('20s to '50s), yet there is no doubt that LORDI's musical version is much louder and fiercer. "The record itself isn't a real concept album, but it obviously plays with the overall cinematic theme," says Mr. Lordi.

This news is accompanied by the unveiling of an uplifting taster, titled 'Lucyfer Prime Evil,' alongside a lyric video –- drawn by Kaarle and scripted and edited by mastermind Mr. Lordi himself – over on YouTube.

Mr. Lordi explains, "This is a first chance for the fans to hear our new guitar player Kone in action on a record. He is doing a pretty lengthy guitar solo on the track, with Hella backing him up by keyboard harmonies here and there. It's also the very first time in LORDI's history that you can actually hear the whole band sing backing vocals on this album. Story-wise, 'Lucyfer Prime Evil' gives a quite good example of the themes and lyrical content that await you on the record: it's a horror story, kinda like an eery horror movie theme song. Although this song isn't really based on any particular horror movie, the conceptual theme of what to expect from the whole album should come across pretty clear."

»Screem Writers Guild« was produced by Mr. Lordi with Mana and Janne Halmkrona as executive producers. Ilkka Herkman took care of its mixing and Pauli Saastamoinen mastered the record. The artwork was also designed by Mr. Lordi himself who has made a name as director for the band's vision since the early '90s.

»Screem Writers Guild« will be available in the following formats:

- limited collector's box set (incl. alternative cover artwork, CD-digipak, 2LP in gatefold, excl. »Live At Masters Of Rock« DVD feat. 5 live songs, 5 band member portrait art prints plus LORDI notebook)

The box set will be available in 3 different variants:

- incl. red/black splatter vinyl @ Atomic Fire Records Mailorder
- incl. green marbled vinyl @ EMP
- incl. purple/black marbled vinyl @ Atomic Fire Records US Mailorder, Nuclear Blast & Levykauppa Äx

Other configurations:

- CD-digipak
- 2LP in gatefold (transparent/blue marbled)
- 2LP in gatefold (red/black splatter; only available in Europe)
- 2LP in gatefold (green marbled; only available @ EMP)
- 2LP in gatefold (purple/black marbled; only available @ Atomic Fire Records US Mailorder, Nuclear Blast & Levykauppa Äx)
- digital


Pre-order the album in the physical format of your choice, pre-save it on your favorite DSP or pre-order it digitally to receive 'Lucyfer Prime Evil' immediately now, here:

https://lordi.lnk.to/ScreemPR

»Screem Writers Guild« - Track Listing:

01. Dead Again Jayne
02. SCG XVIII: Nosferuiz Horror Show
03. Unliving Picture Show
04. Inhumanoid
05. Thing In The Cage
06. Vampyro Fang Club
07. The Bride
08. Lucyfer Prime Evil
09. Scarecrow
10. Lycantropical Island
11. In The Castle Of Dracoolove
12. The SCG Awards
13. Heavengeance
14. End Credits

Don't forget to subscribe Atomic Fire Records on YouTube to stay updated & to listen to 'Lucyfer Prime Evil' as well as other new tracks in the »AFR New Releases« playlist on Spotify: AFR New Releases.


ICYMI: Listen to LORDI's new 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' version feat. "Werwolf" Bürger Lars Dietrich:

https://lordi.afr.link/HardRockHallelujahPR (part of income going to charity)


Founded in 1992 by singer, songwriter and designer Mr. Lordi, LORDI are one of the major Finnish rock / heavy metal acts of our time. Originally rooted in Rovaniemi (Northern Lapland, Finland), the band achieved their international breakthrough after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' in 2006. 

Since then, the unconventional troop has rocked their way into the spotlight of Europe with charm, unforgettable tunes and elaborate monster costumes, and have become an integral part of the line-ups of globally recognized festivals such as Wacken Open Air (DE) and Masters of Rock (CZ) among others.

LORDI live:

31.03.2023 MT San Gwann - Rock 'N Malta @ Aria Complex *NEW*

»The Tour To End All Tours«
w/ SABATON, BABYMETAL
14.04.2023 GB Leeds - First Direct Arena
15.04.2023 GB London - OVO Arena Wembley
16.04.2023 GB Cardiff - Motorpoint Arena
18.04.2023 GB Glasgow - OVO Hydro
21.04.2023 FR Paris - Zénith (La Villette)
22.04.2023 DE Frankfurt - Festhalle
24.04.2023 DE Hamburg - Barclays Arena
25.04.2023 LU Esch-sur-Alzette - Rockhal
28.04.2023 SE Stockholm - Avicii Arena
29.04.2023 NO Oslo - Spektrum
30.04.2023 DK Copenhagen - Royal Arena
01.05.2023 PL Wroclaw - 3-Majówka (LORDI only!)
02.05.2023 DE Hanover - ZAG Arena
03.05.2023 NL Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome
05.05.2023 DE Berlin - Mercedes-Benz Arena
06.05.2023 DE Leipzig - Quarterback Immobilien Arena
07.05.2023 AT Vienna - Stadthalle
09.05.2023 PL Łódź - Atlas Arena
10.05.2023 CZ Ostrava - Ostravar Aréna
12.05.2023 DE Cologne - Lanxess Arena
13.05.2023 BE Antwerp - Sportpaleis
15.05.2023 DE Munich - Olympiahalle
18.05.2023 EE Tallinn - Saku Suurhall
19.05.2023 FI Helsinki - Helsingin Jäähalli
20.05.2023 FI Kuopio - Kuopio-halli

23. - 25.06. ES Cartagena - Rock Imperium Festival
14.10. AT Kapfenberg - Wildstyle & Tattoo @ Stadthalle
21.10. AT Linz - Wildstyle & Tattoo @ Tabakfabrik
28.10. AT Salzburg - Wildstyle & Tattoo @ Messezentrum

More dates to be added soon…!

LORDI are:

Mr. Lordi | vocals
Kone | guitars
Hiisi | bass
Hella | keyboard
Mana | drums

LORDI online:

https://www.lordi.fi
https://www.facebook.com/lordiofficial
https://www.instagram.com/lordiofficial
https://www.twitter.com/lordiofficial
https://www.youtube.com/lordiofficial
https://label.atomicfire-records.com/project/lordi/

Swedish death metal pioneers DISMEMBER are proud to announce that as of today the compilation The Complete Demos (1988-1990) as well as the rare 1991 master of their classic debut, Like An Everflowing Stream, are finally available on streaming services.

In 2022, DISMEMBER began to relaunch their complete catalogue and this mission continues in 2023! The newest entry is a carefully restored collection of their earliest works titled The Complete Demos (1988-1990). This release was remastered by Patrick W. Engel from new tape transfers by Nicola Costantini (‘Encyclopedia Of Svensk Döds Metall’), and showcases the early days in the band’s evolution culminating in the infamous Reborn in Blasphemy demo which initiated the group’s career with Nuclear Blast Records.

In addition, Nuclear Blast and DISMEMBER are happy to release the rare June 1991 master of the band's debut album, Like An Everflowing Stream, which due to its higher dynamic range is considered to be the superior sounding version of the recording. Until now it had only been available on one particular CD pressing from 1991, but an old copy was unearthed while restoring the group’s back catalogue, so it can finally be made available to a wider audience. Enjoy it in all its gory glory!

LISTEN TO 'THE COMPLETE DEMOS (1988-1990)':

https://dismember.bfan.link/the-complete-demos

LISTEN TO 'LIKE AN EVERFLOWING STREAM (1991 MASTER)':

https://dismember.bfan.link/like-an-ever-flowing-stream-1991-master

OR DIVE BACK INTO DISMEMBER'S DISCOGRAPHY VIA THE LINK BELOW:

https://nblast.de/Dismember-DSPs


About DISMEMBER:

Between 1988 and 2011 DISMEMBER earned a notorious reputation as the “Motörhead (version) of death metal”, through eight classic albums and furious live shows around the globe. The band was formed by Robert Sennebäck, David Blomqvist and Fred Estby in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1988 and has long since been regarded as one of the originators of the trademark Swedish death metal sound, next to other pioneering bands such as ENTOMBED, GRAVE and UNLEASHED. DISMEMBER recorded a couple of self-released demos before their 1990 demo cassette, Reborn In Blasphemy, with Matti Kärki on vocals and ENTOMBED's Nicke Andersson taking over most lead guitar parts, got picked up for a wider release by NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. In 1991, their first full-length, Like An Everflowing Stream (Nuclear Blast Records), saw the light of day, which was recorded by Thomas Skogsberg at the now legendary Sunlight Studios, and featured Richard Cabeza (UNANIMATED) on bass. DISMEMBER released their acclaimed sophomore album, Indecent & Obscene, in 1993, which to this day remains their most successful output. Three more albums would follow on NUCLEAR BLAST, Massive Killing Capacity (1995), Death Metal (1997) and Hate Campaign (2000), until the band decided to switch labels. They released two more albums, Where Ironcrosses Grow (2004, Karmageddon Records) and The God That Never Was (2006, Regain) before Fred Estby announced his departure for family reasons in 2007. Their last album, Dismember, followed in 2008 and the band officially broke up in 2011.After an eight-year hiatus, the band's original line-up reunited for a 30th anniversary gig at Scandinavia Death Fest in October 2019, performing together for the first time in over 20 years.

DISMEMBER ARE:

Fred Estby (Drums)
David Blomqvist (Guitars)
Robert Sennebäck (Guitars)
Matti Karki (Vocals)
Richard Cabeza (Bass)

UPCOMING DISMEMBER LIVE DATES:

26 - 28 May - UK - Whittlebury Park - Manorfest
26 - 27 May - NL - Hollandscheveld - Graveland Festival
07 - 10 June - PL - Gdansk - Mystic Festival
13 - 15 July - SE - Gävle - Gefle Metal Festival
09 - 12 Aug - CZ - Fortress Josefov - Brutal Assault
11 - 13 Aug - BE - Kortrijk - Alcatraz Festival
07 - 09 Sep - PL - Aleksandrów Łódzki - Summer Dying Loud Festival

https://www.facebook.com/dismemberswedenofficial/

For over four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. On April 14th, the New Jersey Thrash legends will bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, the band offers fans the first taste of the album with the single, 'The Surgeon'. Listeners will enjoy a crash course in OVERKILL 101 featuring blistering vocals, surgically shreddy riffs, galloping drums, and the dirty low-end bass that fans come out of the gutter for. . Enjoy the classic sound has made you love the NJ thrash outfit for 40+ years via the visualizer for 'The Surgeon' here:



Listen to 'The Surgeon' on all streaming platforms:

https://bfan.link/Overkill-TheSurgeon

OVERKILL Bobby Blitz comments, "Man, it seems like for F-in ever since we chatted!!!! Ha! I tell you what, this is the longest ever between Overkill releases, Feb '19 to April '23.

For me, it became my 'peterpandemic' go-to. I wrote my part, tore it down, then again and again. I found myself still changing parts while Colin was mixing!  It became the normal in a very abnormal time, sanity amongst the insanity. Somewhere in 'Scorched' that is all reflected, a common thread, it is the place I went to get what I needed, maybe what "we" needed. It's different, that's for sure an old-school approach/mix in a modern world….was it worth the wait? You tell me…….see ya on the road! Horns up!"


Scorched offered a new recording environment as all members were able to record on their own. The mixing of the record was handled by Colin Richardson and his assistant engineer Chris Clancy. Johnny Rodd helped with producing vocals, and finally, Maor Appelbaum took over mastering and adding finishing touches. The band returned to artist Travis Smith to create the album cover art.

Scorched will be available in the following formats:

CD Jewel
Fluorescent Green Cassette (Limited to 400 worldwide)
Longbox (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
CD Jewel
Button
Sticker
Double LP
Black
Aztec Gold (Limited to 2,500 worldwide)
Fresh Green (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
Trans Amber w. Fluorescent Green
OVERKILL are expanding their reach but don’t be fooled, the band will remain the filthy, massive gutter thrashers that we all know and love.

Pre-order Scorched in the format of your choice here: https://https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched

Below is the track listing for Scorched:

1. Scorched
2. Goin' Home
3. The Surgeon
4. Twist OF The Wick
5. Wicked Place
6. Won't Be Comin Back
7. Fever
8. Harder They Fall
9. Know Her Name
10. Bag O' Bones

OVERKILL will be heading overseas this Spring for their "Killfest" European tour supporting the new album. The 14-day trek will kick off on April 13th and feature labelmates and Bay area legends HEATHEN. For the tour, OVERKILL will offer VIP tickets that include the opportunity to hang out with the band and take pictures. Only 20 VIP tickets will be available for each show,

General admission tickets and VIP tickets for the tour can be purchased here: https://overkill.deinetickets.de

Confirmed dates for OVERKILL's "Killfest" European Tour 2023 with HEATHEN are as follows:

APRIL 2023

13.04. DE – Bochum – Zeche
14.04. NL – Zwolle – Hedon
15.04. DE – Osnabrück – Hyde Park
16.04. DE – Berlin – Huxleys
17.04. DE – München – Backstage
18.04. DE – Stuttgart – LKA
19.04. CH – Zürich – Komplex
21.04. IT – Parma – Campus Industry
22.04. IT – Fontaneto – Phenomenon Club
23.04. DE – Saarbrücken – Garage
24.04. DE – Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
25.04. BE – Vorselaar – De Dreef
26.04. FR – Paris – Trabendo
28.04. ES – Pamplona – Totem
29.04. ES – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2

AUGUST 2023

13.08. BE – Alcatraz Festival – Kortrijk

https://www.facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew/

On April 7th, Tribulation will unleash their upcoming EP, Hamartia, via Century Media Records. Last year, the quartet dropped the title track for Hamartia as a standalone release (which can be heard here); now, they're back with another single/video from this record: "Axis Mundi". Stream this new song now here; watch the official video (directed by Johan Bååth in collaboration with Astrid Bergdahl) here:

https://youtu.be/JXZGssPOESo

Adam Zaars (guitars) comments: "'Axis Mundi' sees Tribulation entering The Machine Age through the lens of dystopian fiction in a journey to the centre of the world, and beyond. Being the first composition by Joseph Tholl (guitars), it offers the listener and the viewer a new set of flavours and hues to the palate, and from the palette that constitutes the egregore that is Tribulation. A new year calls for a fresh start, so please consider making this a part of the soundtrack to yours."

Pre-order Hamartia now at: https://tribulation.lnk.to/hamartia - where the EP is available in the following versions:

–Ltd. CD Digipak

–180g black vinyl

–Lilac vinyl available from CM Distro Wholesale EU and CMdistro.de (limited to 500 copies)

–Transparent blue vinyl available from Tribulation (limited to 300 copies)

–Digital EP


Forged amid the grubby depths of the Swedish death metal scene, Tribulation have always been the shadowy outlaws of the underground - and with Hamartia, they're poised to begin a new chapter in their sinister story. The group's songwriting powers have undergone a vigorous rejuvenation; new guitarist Joseph Tholl replaced the departing Jonathan Hultén, which in turn led to the creation of an EP's worth of material. Recorded in Stockholm with Robert Pehrsson at Studio Humbucker as well as Linus Björklund at Studio Ryssviken, before being crafted in mix by Tom Dalgety in the UK and then returning to Stockholm for mastering by Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios, Hamartia is a riotous encapsulation of everything that diehard fans demand from the Swedish crew - but, sharper, darker and laced with venom. These four new songs showcase a band in a robust state of health.

"The plan going forward is that Joseph and I will split the writing duties, just as me and Jonathan did before," says guitarist Adam Zaars. "The other difference this time is that we did work a bit closer with each other on these songs. On the last couple of albums, we've basically written our material separately. This time, even though Joseph wrote 'Axis Mundi' and I wrote the other two songs, I still went to Stockholm every other weekend for the entire Spring leading up to the recording, and we sat together and tried different things out. We've worked closer this time than we've done at least since 'The Children of The Night'. Comparing it to the last album, I'd say the new songs are a bit more cynical, harsher in a way."

Additionally, Zaars is already considering Tribulation's next move. “Fairly soon, I hope we can record something - an album before anything else," he concludes. "In some ways, I've already started writing, but I don't have a complete song to show anyone yet. I've got a lot of material, so we just need time to piece it all together…

We did a tour with Watain, Abbath and Bölzer last year and that was great, and this year we're going to focus on festivals…and writing new material!"

Album Artwork by: Adam Zaars

Hamartia track-listing:

1. Hamartia
2. Axis Mundi
3. Hemoclysm
4. Vengeance (The Pact)

[Blue Öyster Cult cover]Tribulation - live 2023:

Feb. 25, 2023 - Haarlem (The Netherlands) - Patronaat / Complexity Fest
June 1-3, 2023 - Blädinge (Sweden) - Tyrolen Blädinge / Muskelrock
July 5-8, 2023 - Ballenstedt (Germany) - Rock Harz Festival
July 8, 2023 - Dortmund (Germany) - Tombstoned Fest
July 28-29, 2023 - Freissenbüttel (Germany) - Burning Q Festival

Tribulation line-up:

Johannes Andersson - vocals, bass
Adam Zaars - guitars
Joseph Tholl - guitars
Oscar Leander - drums

Tribulation online:

https://www.tribulation.se
https://www.facebook.com/TribulationSweden

Two undisputed classics of American Power / Thrash Metal from Liege Lord will be reissued tomorrow, January 27th, by Metal Blade Records. Both albums recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary and were give the Patrick Engel remastering treatment for the best possible sound quality at his Temple Of Disharmony studio.

Order at:

US: https://indiemerch.com
EU: https://eu.kingsroadmerch.com
UK: https://eyesoremerch.com

LIEGE LORD - Burn to My Touch
Side A (12:20):
01. Transgressor
02. Birds of Prey
03. Cast Out
04. Portrait of Despair

Side B (18:18):
05. Black Lit Knights
06. The Manic's Mask
07. Legend
08. Walking Fire
09. Speed of Sound


LIEGE LORD - Master Control
Side A (20:43):
01. Fear Itself
02. Eye of the Storm
03. Master Control
04. Kill the King
05. Soldiers' Fortune

Side B (21:34):
06. Feel the Blade
07. Broken Wasteland
08. Rapture
09. Suspicion
10. Fallout

https://www.facebook.com/LiegeLordOfficial
https://twitter.com/liege_lord

   

   

       

   

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On January 26th, Twisted Sister were inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala, at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. The surviving members of Twisted Sister - Dee Snider (vocals), Jay Jay French (guitar), Eddie Ojeda (guitar) and Mark...

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"This track by Testament is jam-packed with awesome riffs, the best being the opening four bars of bass intro that never comes back around," says Mercyful Fate / Fury bassist Becky Baldwin. "But bass players know how it is to practice hard for your ten seconds of glory! Anyway, the...

Gene Simmons has spent 50-plus years acquiring a legendary collection of KISS memorabilia and priceless items unique to Gene. Now, it’s time for Gene to share the stories behind the items and, for a select few, pass a part of his collection on to YOU! Get up close & personal...

On January, Friday 13th extreme doom metal masters, Ahab, returned with their fifth studio album, The Coral Tombs, via Napalm Records. The album is the band’s first full-length offering in eight years. The Coral Tombs has landed on four separate charts in the US. Following their 2015 album, The...

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If it's Sunday, it's Fun-Day at the Willcox / Fripp residence

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Steve Albini, Vernon Reid, Alice In Chains' William DuVall and more pay tribute to Tom Verlaine, who passed away on January 28

Cradle of Filth's Dani Filth available for Valentine's Day Cameo shout outs

Tom Verlaine, singer and guitarist with New York icons Television, has died after a short illness

Watch clip from Cynic's first live outing in eight years as they get ready for 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise

Bob Dylan's Fragments travels back to the 1990s and the Time Out Of Mind sessions with Daniel Lanois

Steppenwolf box set the Epic Years 1974-1979 is a far cry from the band's million-selling golden era

Four-album box set Puke + Cry: The Sire Years 1990-1997 celebrates J Mascis as face-melting guitar shredder supreme

Swedish prog metal quintet Meshuggah will tour Sweden and Norway in March and April

Pendragon bass player Pete Gee will release new solo album Pilgrim in February