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  'Doctors of Space 'Fusing Your Synapses' Art coverwork Words by Anselm Anderson The space rock band Doctors of Space has released their latest collection of mind-bending tracks titled 'Fusing Your Synapses.' This album features over seventy minutes of both older remixes and new electronic songs. The album addresses current socio-political issues from around the world, including topics such as war, corruption, and politics. All tracks were mixed and recorded in Portugal between 2022-24 by Doctor Space. Doctors of Space is the duo of DR Martin Weaver and DR Space AKA Scott Heller. The duo formed in 2021 with a love for recording jam sessions of Space rock. Social Media Links https://doctorsofspace.bandcamp.com/album/mind-surgery

Edited by Anselm Anderson NWOBHM Icons Saxon have unveiled the video for 'Heavy Metal Thunder (live at Hellfest)', taken from their upcoming new live album 'Eagles Over Hellfest'. due out this week via Silver Lining Music PRE-ORDER AT THIS LOCATION Saxon has generated excitement with their new release ahead of their September European tour. "Eagles Over Hellfest" is a recording from their performance at last year’s Hellfest and serves as a sneak peek of what fans can expect during their “Castles & Eagles” headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith venues in Paris, Nantes, and Toulouse.  Lead singer and founding member Biff Byford enthuses that 'Heavy Metal Thunder' is a revered classic, taken from the new album. Watch “Heavy Metal Thunder (Live at Hellfest)” here – videos courtesy of Sombrero & Co in collaboration with Hellfest Productions. 'Eagles Over Hellfest' revisits classic albums like "Strong Arm Of The Law" to ...

Edited by Anselm Anderson The Dead Daisies build on the success of their recent blues cover album, 'Lookin' Trouble,' with a new short documentary that provides insight into the creation of the album and its origins. The twenty minute film offers an intimate look at how an impromptu late night jam session in Muscle Shoals turned into one of the band's better records. The film delves into the rich musical history  inside the legendary FAME Studios. Featuring some never-before-seen footage of the band en route to FAME, the documentary looks at the creative process and how the band interpret these iconic tracks. Through candid interviews with lead vocalist John Corabi, guitarist Doug Aldrich, and bassist Michael Devin, the film traces the roots of the blues and its evolution into rock & roll. The band discuss  the legends and folklore surrounding artists like Lead Belly, Muddy Waters, and Albert King, whose tracks are re-imagined on 'Lookin' For Trouble...

Photo Courtesy of Chad Cornies of No Rules PR Edited by Anselm Anderson RxHx, the new solo project from Bruce Wilson,  has released the debut single “Star FKD”  across all streaming platforms. The track is the first of a series of singles set for release, as an audio case file from the fictional St. Vitus Neuromusical Centre.   "Star FKD" is a blend of synth-punk, post-existential pop, and nocturnal new wave .The track is derived from a concept revolving around a terminally ill patient in a psychological medical facility, who experiences episodes of dysmorphia and dissociative personality. Formed as part  the brainchild of Vancouver music scene stalwart Bruce Wilson, He began his career with Nineties' grunge band Tankhog, before his career was cut short due to substance abuse. Since then, He has develepod a name for himself in the art and music industry. Wilson spent his recovery fronting various bands across Northern America, lead him to writing his critically...

Photo courtesy of Mynxii White Punk rock band Rise Agains t returns with their first album in four years with the release of " Ricochet "   on August 15th, due on Loma Vista Recordings. The Twelve tracker was produced by GRAMMY®-winner Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Foals, Manchester Orchestra, St. Vincent) and mixed by Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers), In their new release, Rise Against urges listeners to reflect on important questions before making decisions about their lives.'Ricochet' is a record massive in sound, rooted in unification, but is centred around positive change. It all starts with oneself, and on the searing lead single, ' I Want It All ,' Vocalist Tim McIlrath comments on the new release “The algorithm wants our attention so it is designed to make us laugh or cry, but mostly, it wants us to be angry, because that is how it spreads the furthest. Like a pile of marbles, hit hard. Who benefits from our...

  Photo courtesy of Frontiers Music SRL Edited by Anselm Anderson Nicklas Sonne , a rising star on the rock scene, has  released his new lyric video “Helldivers Anthem”, taken from the upcoming studio album “Electric Dreams”, due to be released on June 27th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Watch the official lyric video for “Helldivers Anthem”  HERE . Pre-Order “Electric Dreams” HERE  Nicklas Sonne commented on the new single: “ From one gamer to another - this is my tribute to the Helldivers. Loud riffs, big explosions, and just the right amount of sarcasm. Freedom never sleeps - and neither do we”. He adds about the album: “ This record is a deeply personal journey back to where it all began for me - to the raw energy and spirit of my earliest musical inspirations. It blends the soul of old school hard rock with the punch and clarity of a modern production, creating a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and new”.   Nicklas Sonne is a Danish musician, voca...

Photo Credit: Ben Schurr ------------------- Washington, D.C.-based band Sexfaces releases their debut full-length album, BAD VIBES OST, today through Slovenly Records. Recorded and mixed in April 2024 under the guidance of Boner 4Ever, the album was engineered by Dan Angel and produced by Ben Schurr. This 11-track collection delivers a high-energy mix of garage rock and raw, dirty punk sounds, reflecting the band's carefree attitude. The release is paired with a visually striking video directed by Jonathan Howard, reflecting the band's straightforward approach. SEXFACES are drummer Jacky Cougar (Des Demonas, Thee Lolitas), guitarist Sal Go (Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb, The NVs), vocalist Hana Racecar (Tadzio, Coven Tree), and bassist FiFi Allin (TK Echo, Et At It)  Together, they play music, heavily influenced by the Velvet Underground, The Fa ll, The Damned and  Royal Trux. Sexfaces declare, “We play full-noise, zero-fluff, based music for bad people.”  BAD VIBES ...

  Edited by Anselm Anderson  Helsinki indie rockers Bad Valentines have released their self-released  debut EP, ‘Memory Tattoos’, which is  available on all major streaming platforms. Bad Valentines recruited two reputable producers Petri Majuri (Michael Monroe, Hanoi Rocks, Franz Ferdinand, etc.) and Sammy Aaltonen (Andy McCoy Band, Private Line) to record the four-track release, including the previously released singles 'Mariia' and 'Last Days In The Sun'. The EP's two brand new songs offer listeners an introspective into the band's energetic Indie Rock. From the upbeat  opener'Last Days In the Sun', "Memory Tatoos' is the perfect introduction to the Finns', as they record feelgood summer tacks like 'Summer Ends in June'. 'Mariia' and 'Carry Me Home'. Bad Valentines are veterans of the Finnish Indie and Underground rock scene. The band consists of vocalist Hon, Pekko Mantzin (guitar and backing vocals), Kupe Wessman...

Edited by Anselm Anderson Japanese doom metal act HEBI KATANA  will release their fourth studio album "Imperfection" on July 25th via Ripple Music. Today, they unveil their debut single "Dead Horse Requiem".  Click below to watch Hebi Katana's new video.      Listen to the single on all streaming services New listeners to the band from Tokyo will be interested to know they blend wabi-sabi (Japanese traditional acceptance of transience and imperfection) with heavy doom sounds. Their 2023 album “III” was critically acclaimed in Japan and beyond and ranked #7 on the influential Doom Chart s for December 2023, while being labelled a 'deadly force' in the US. Formed in 2020 , HEBI KATANA released their self-titled debut album during the same year. They quickly became a formidable force in Japan with their authentic doom/stoner sound and dark and mellow heavy rock sound. Hebi Katana soon established their sound as “Tokyo Samurai Doom”, releasing their secon...

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...

Photo Credit: Anabel D'Flur Edited by Anselm Anderson World-renowned Horror Rocker  WEDNESDAY 1 3 returns with the second single "In Misery", taken from his new full-length album , Mid Death Crisis , released on April 25, 2025, via N apalm Records.  Currently touring across North America on his "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" tour, celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, the follow-up to acclaimed,latest single "When The Devil Commands”, "In Misery" blends goth-punk and sleaze metal with heavy genre influences.   WEDNESDAY 13 comments about "In Misery": "There are too many love songs out there about people confessing their love to one another. I wanted to do the exact opposite, and confess the misery of being in a bad relationship. Hopelessly, madly in misery with someone. I see it every day, people miserable together. I see it almost as much as I see people happily together. Some people enjoy misery, and this song is a...

 The legendary guitaris t Joe Satriani and Colorado-based artis t David Bonvillain have joined up on a collaborative project to create their third charity guitar. The duo continued the trend they began in 2023 when they donated to Children’s Hospital San Francisco and their second to Guitars4Vets last year.  This year this charity piece is their most impressive to date. The guitar is a new Ibanez JS2480 that was refinished by Joe and David over several weeks.  The guitar took over 40 hours to finish - this guitar features a striking glow-in-the-dark base, layered with a stunning white galaxy design in fluorescent acrylics. Hand-painted by Joe, both the front and back showcase his artistic touch, all sealed under a durable urethane clear coat. The original sustainer was replaced with a black driver/neck pickup, and the guitar has been set up with Stringjoy 9 s for optimal playability. All original Ibanez paperwork and a certificate of authenticity are included ...

Photo courtesy of Karen Rew BENEDICTION RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEWEST SINGLE, 'ENGINES OF WAR' + ALBUM PRE-ORDER FOR RAVAGE OF EMPIRES STARTS TODAY Transcribed by Anselm Anderson Legendary British death metal band Benediction is back with a new single from their upcoming album, "Ravage of Empires." Today, they released the powerful track "Engines of War." On April 4th, they will launch the follow-up to their 2020 comeback album, "Scriptures," via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will feature the iconic growls of vocalist Dave Ingram, set against pummeling riffs and grooves. As of today, "Ravage of Empires" is available for pre-order on CD, LP, and as a digital album. More information on the physical formats is provided below. BENEDICTION has released a new music video today, shot by Martin Goltermann. PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE RAVAGE OF EMPIRES: https://benediction.bfan.link/ravage-of-empires STREAM 'ENGINES OF WAR': https://benediction.bfan...

Photo courtesy of Connor McLeod  Today, Liverpool's very own Blues guitarist Laurence Jones  will announce a headline UK Tour which sees AGMP working with MVT Cohorts (Music Venues Trust) to bring him to some of the finest independent music venues across the UK. He has announced that he will be supported by Irish trio Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra,  UK award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Killner, guitarist/performing/recording artist and music educator Danny Gile s and Devon UK-based modern rock band Firekind . Jones announces his supporting cast to an eager fanbase, as he continues his tour across England, Wales and Scotland. The tour kicked off on Thursday 9th January 2025 at Colchester Arts Centre with Danny Giles supporting followed by Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures opening proceedings on Friday 10th January 2025 as part of January Blues Festival 2025 at 229 London. The tour continues and will see Laurence travel extensively around the coun...

Pre-order Can’t Take Away The Fire here NWOBHM icons Raven are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary with the recent announcement of their new EP, "Can't Take Away the Fire," which features five brand new tracks for die-hard fans. The band will release this gift on February 14th. Raven was formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers (not the Oasis clan), Mark and John. They are joined by drummer Mike Heller, and together they deliver speed metal on tracks like "Black and Blue" and the old-school anthem "Power Hungry." the heavy metal tracks 'Can't Take Away the Fire' and 'Gimme a Lie' before settling on the Sabbath inspired 'The Wreckage'. John Gallagher comments on the reasons behind this release in a press release below “With the incredible reaction to our last album ‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ it spurred us to slave even harder in the songwriting salt mines”  “As an indication of where we are headed, we’ve put together f...

Photo Credit: Carlos Nemeth   New album Inner Self set for release on December 13th Iconic Record Label Eclipse Records  has announced its latest acquisition with the signing of In We Fall to a worldwide exclusive deal. An alternative metal band from Vila Real, Portugal, In We Fall, is known for creating a distinct and exotic sound through a mixture of alternative metal, progressive metal, and grunge. The band recently finished recording their debut full-length album entitled Inner Self which will be released on December 13, 2024. The album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Moreira, at EvoluiSom Studios .    guitarist Carlos Carneiro says of the signing “We are really thrilled about signing with Eclipse Records and looking forward to the best work we can do with them!” says guitarist Carlos Carneiro. “Our debut album is ready to be released, so it really is great to be able to have this kind of support from them at this stage of our careers! Vo...