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Photo Courtesy of Arne Jamelle Edited by Anselm Anderson Bay area thrash metal legends T ESTAMENT h as announced that they are  returning  to Europe this autumn for a co-headline tour with death metal trailblazers OBITUARY! After an extensive 2024 Summer festival run and a highly successful tour supporting KREATOR a nd ANTHRAX at the end of last year, this October will see the metal icons appear at  some of Europe's most renowned venues.  German thrash metal pioneers DESTRUCTION and black/death metal juggernaut GOATWHORE from New Orleans will join them at the tail end of the tour TESTAMENT' guitarist  Eric Peterson (guitars) told a press release: "Alright! We are super excited to announce the beginning of our Thrash of the Titans campaign event! Coming to Europe this October with co-headliners OBITUARY and very special guests DESTRUCTION & GOATWHORE! We will have a special deep cut set along with classics and of course some new songs! OBITUARY will be doin...

  Words from Anselm Anderson Horror rocker Wednesday 1 3 returns after a three-year hiatus with his latest studio album, "Mid Death Crisis," released today via Napalm Records. The Murderdolls vocalist follows up his 2022 album "Horrifier" with his heaviest record. The new album is filled with his signature wit and clever wordplay. It features a strong 1980s influence, with chugging grooves and arena-like fist-pumping tracks sure to satisfy the average fan . The Duke of Spook promises a "leave-your-brain-at-the-door" rager, and he certainly delivers. The vocalist has brought in guitarist Alex Kane to produce an album that blends dark glam with 80s-influenced hard rock. 'Mid Death Crisis' demonstrates that there are no signs of slowing down as he delves into lyrical depth and experiments with new sounds. Photo courtesy of Anabel D fLux The eerie intro "There Are No Such Things as Monsters" begins before the rebellious "Decease and De...

Edited by Anselm Anderson British band Wille And The Bandits  recently announced that they will perform a headline set on Friday 16th May 2025 at Abertillery Rock & Blues Festival 2025 in Abertillery, Wales.  This will be their only date in Wales on their headline 2025 UK and European tour. The evening will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Abertillery Rock & Blues Festival. Richard Hughes, Chief Executive o f Awen Cultural Trust , the registered charity which runs the Met in partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council , said: “We are delighted to be hosting the Abertillery Rock and Blues Festival in 2025, it’s a real highlight of the year. It’s great to be joined by the critically acclaimed Wille and the Bandits for the opening night; their only gig in Wales no less! Whether you are a regular Abertillery festival-goer or this will be your first time joining us, you won’t be disappointed. The team at the Met and the Rock and Blues Festival committee...

Edited by Anselm Anderson BEHEMOTH is set to make history with a headline performance in their hometown at the prestigious Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday, 25 April. The event marks a defining moment in their career, with 6,000 tickets sold and the event officially sold out. Under the banner of The Unholy Trinity, BEHEMOTH will be joined by black metal cohorts, Satyricon and Rotting Christ, for a monumental gathering of the genre’s elite. Together, they will command the stage inside the legendary Hala Stulecia, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its cultural and architectural significance. Behemoth frontman Adam Nergal Darski told a press release; “We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal. This will not only be the biggest headlining show Behemoth has ever performed, but it will be one of the most monumental and significant black metal concerts in history. For this occasion, we’ve prepared an extraordinary production — our bigg...

Compiled by Anselm Anderson Rambling Man's Reviews is open to new ideas, so I decided to create an 'Introduces' section. Each week, the blog will pick five of the best new videos and tracks from upcoming and established bands to introduce readers to them. Please scroll down and enjoy! Fuel for Tunes- Kings of the Underground " Kings of the Underground" is the debut single from the Italian glam/sleaze rock duo Fuel for Tunes. It is part of the upcoming compilation album "We Still Rock... The World," released on May 16th through Art of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group. The song is a powerful rock anthem that pays homage to the hair metal bands of the 1980s. CLCKWRK-Burn  Bright "Burn Bright" is a song that explores the idea that meeting the right person may not always bring positive outcomes. This track is the first release of the year from Stoke's CLCKWRK. The trio blends blues, rock, and electronica to create a powerful soun...

Photo courtesy of Memphia Music Management Words by Anselm Anderson  Today, Bristol's rock trio Oswald Slain released their highly anticipated debut EP "Kiss Me on the Mouth" as an independent record. Rambling Man's Reviews has supported this band over the last several months with positive outlooks of their singles 'UGLY' and 'Happiness is Overrated'. The evocative songwriting and tongue-in-cheek humour piqued my interest as I prepared for this release. Recorded by Jason Mitchell in their home studio, Kiss Me on the Mouth is five tracks of firebrand indie rock and self-proclaimed Americana. The EP captures the raw energy and personality of the group as they prepare for a mini tour of the British Isles next week, in support of the EP. The lascivious 'UGLY' kicks off things with a take on the 1997 American film Boogie Nights, a critique of the 1970's porn industry. The dirty blues riff supplements the seedy vocals, reminiscent of the American...

Photo courtesy of Roland Moeck / Arkana PhotoArt Edited by Anselm Anderson Celtic Frost singer/guitarist Tom G Warrior has unveiled a series of events in support of Avant-Garde Extreme metal act Triptyklon in Camden Town, London this May. The shows will coincide with a headlining performance at the iconic Roundhouse as part of the annual, Incineration Festival on Saturday 3rd May. The show will be a UK exclusive of of Celtic Frost‘s music, upon request of the venue Tom G Warrior told a press release about the upcoming events - “Celtic Frost‘s path would have been a very different – likely far more subdued – one if it hadn‘t been for the then largely London-based UK music press from the mid-1980‘s on. This, along with uncounted crucial musical influences in my youth, was the basis of a life-long bond between the UK and all of my musical endeavors. It is thus with utmost pleasure that we in Triptykon will perform a very distinct Celtic Frost-based concert at the iconic Roundho...

The London-based heavy metal record shop, coffee shop, and alcohol-free bar Raven Records  has confirmed it will appear at Download Festival 2025. There, it will host a dedicated Raven Records festival pop-up featuring a selection of metal music, merchandise, a wide range of alcohol-free drinks, and metal-inspired coffee. In addition to their shops and Bar, Raven Records has announced an events programme, including Heavy Metal Therapy meetings,  Satanic Recovery meetings,  a Slam poetry competition and workshops,  Download‘s best battle jacket competition, meet-ups and sewing workshops, as well as  late-night DJ sets from DJ Black Meadows. The event marks a keen turn in the festival's history, as it will be the first time a record shop features on the Download Festival roster and the first time addiction recovery and mental health support will be provided for festival attendees as part of Download‘s upgraded onsite wellness offering. Raven Rec...

  Words by Anselm Anderson The blog continues to discover incredible new bands on British shores, and none are more impressive than the latest LP from the Welsh blues rock trio, Cry For Mercy. The band is set to release "This Machine" on Friday, April 4th. Cry For Mercy also self-funded this 12-track album on their path to recognition. The release showcases the drive and determination of the group through raw emotion and thought-provoking storytelling. They have been described as "Classic 70's fused blues rock" with a modern sound. I  agree with that sentiment as the trio blend soul, blues, and 70s rock with a strong guitar-driven edge. Their warm and compelling vocals are soulful and evoke comparisons to Paul Rodgers and David Coverdale. Formed in 2008, the trio consisting of vocalist Kev Plant, his son and drummer Aled, and guitarist Andy Cutty has emerged as a significant force in the UK underground rock scene. They have captivated audiences with their live...

Edited and written by Anselm Anderson Shock Rocker MARILYN MANSON has unveiled details about his return to the stage this Autumn for the second leg of the One Assassination Under God Tour. The ticket presale starts on April 2nd at 10:00AM local time. General public tickets are available on April 4th at 10:00AM local time at https://www.marilynmanson.com/ . The singer is returning for his first headlining world tour in six years, announcing a tour that will include over thirty dates. It will kick off on August 7th in Sturgis, SD, at The Buffalo Chip. Following his shows across the US, he will perform in the seaside towns of Brighton and Bournemouth in England this October. The 'Disposable Teens' singer will also visit Manchester, London, and Nottingham before continuing to Europe. The tour will cover several countries, including France, Czechia, Poland, and Italy, ultimately concluding in Lisbon, Portugal on November 30th. The singer recently released his 12th studio album, ...