Mad About Rock

  The Who returned to the Teenage Cancer Trust stage last night at the Royal Albert Hall, opening the annual series of iconic shows with an incredible orchestra, marking how they started the gigs back in 2000. Support came from very special guests, new wave rock legends, Squeeze, who are themselves celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. With a set jam packed with their classics they led the celebrations. “It’s Quarter to 8 on a Monday evening and we should all be having our tea. But instead we’re all going to get up and dance around to ‘Slap and Tickle’ ladies and gentlemen,” said Chris Difford as the band got the Hall bouncing. ‘Up The Junction’ came early, the country swing of ‘Labelled With Love’ followed, rockabilly of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ and a pared back, harmony soaked ‘Tempted’ led up to a big finish of ‘Cool For Cats.’ The Who were met by an ecstatic sold-out crowd, ready to savour every moment of this hugely special night. And they delivered. Backed for much o...

  Enter Shikari are announcing news of a free livestream of their upcoming show in Belgium on Monday 19th Feb. The livestream will capture the sold-out opening night of the band's European run at one of the tour's more intimate venues, AB in Brussels. It's a venue with which the band have a long history, and released a 2 x vinyl LP official bootleg of a show from it in 2019. The band are currently midway through their biggest ever UK tour which has been receiving raves reviews, with The Guardian giving it four stars and saying it "feels like the beginning of Enter Shikari’s greatest chapter." Set a reminder for the livestream here . Full details below. Earlier this month Enter Shikari released the single 'Losing My Grip' (feat Jason Butler from Fever 333) ahead of the band’s UK & EU arena tour dates in support of the UK #1 album A Kiss for the Whole World. The band's UK tour is a ground-breaking run during which £1 from every ticket sale will be d...

  The Cult commence their 40th anniversary celebrations with an exclusive interview and performance on The Howard Stern Show ( listen via Sirius XM’s Howard 101 channel on 12th January from 7pm ET/PT). WATCH ‘SHE SELLS SANCTUARY’ CLIP BELOW:   Howard welcomes one of his favourite bands to the SiriusXM Garage in LA for a special private concert. In addition to the performances, lead singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy discuss their musical influences and secrets to their longevity, as they celebrate 40 years as a band. The date holds special significance for both Stern and The Cult, with the legendary media personality celebrating his 70th birthday, and Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy having announced their transition from Death Cult to The Cult via the UK’s Tube TV on January 13, 1984. Stern, during an impromptu broadcast over the summer surrounded by famous friends, asked each of his guests to select their favourite song, with Stern himself picking The Cult’s ‘She Sel...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ have today shared a limited edition exclusive cassette tape release titled ‘ Sæl ’ which is now available via Silent Cult. Forlorn, who blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal' have drawn closure to their recent seasonal cycle of singles with the offering of ‘ Sæl ’. Guitarist, Edd Kerton shared the following statement - "This circle draws to a close as another prepares to open, we invite you to look back so you can prepare for what is yet to come." The 5 track tape includes recent singles ‘Hold Me’ and ‘The Weight Of It All’ as well as an exclusive live recording of their 2020 single ‘Erased’. The live performance of Forlorn's single 'Erased' was filmed and recorded at The Bookhouse in London. Vocalist Megan Elliott continues to share - "We invite you to bear witness to a live conjuring of our song 'Erased', this song opened the initial circle and so shall it close the ...

  Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing have revealed a brand-new event trailer for the upcoming Metallica: M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX – A Two Night Event, featuring footage captured throughout the band’s European tour stops this summer. Presented in cinemas worldwide, this unprecedented global theatrical event brings Metallica’s M72 World Tour live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, to the big screen live in cinemas in the U.S., Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela on Friday, August 18 and Sunday, August 20 at 9:15 p.m. EDT / 6:15 PM PDT with encore showings on August 19 (Friday’s concert) and August 21 (Sunday’s concert) at 9:00 p.m. EDT / 6:00 p.m. PDT. Movie audiences in all other exhibiting countries, including throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania, will view the concerts on August 19 (Friday’s concert) and August ...

  Saturday 1 July - London - Crystal Palace Park came alive with raw, exciting punk energy for one day only at Dog Day Afternoon with an unbelievable line up Iggy Pop, Blondie, punk rock supergroup Generation Sex (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Tony James, Billy Idol), plus Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers and Lambrini Girls. The godfather of punk Iggy Pop is renowned for his electrifying live performances and Dog Day Afternoon was no different. From the first note of ‘Rune’ (Noveller cover), Iggy had the crowd in the palm of his hand. The plethora of hits is what makes his live shows so iconic, from “Lust for Life” to “The Passenger” and “Search and Destroy”. As the show really got going, he told the crowd, “We’re not going on a beach trip, we’re not going on a coach trip, we’re going on a death trip” and even managed to squeeze in a “Happy Birthday” to his longtime friend Debbie Harry, who took to the stage earlier that day. Iggy’s Dog Day Afternoon headliner show embodied the rebellious...

  Motörhead loved playing live and never ever judged their audiences. Everyone was encouraged, all were welcome. And that included people who like jazz! So when the Montreux Festival called requesting them, it made perfect sense in its own, unique way. ‘Tis worth noting, too, that the Festival has always been about stepping beyond the boundaries of that ‘J’ word, and embracing unique artists of all genres, styles and sensibilities, the only true consistent requirement being that they represent the best and most adventurous of their ilks. It is why, in the ‘artists played’ list, alongside a Dexter Gordon you’ll find a Deep Purple or a ZZ Top, and it’s why the Festival continues to attract a diverse roster of artists to its stage annually. The recordings of seminal performances such as these, were all given UNESCO heritage status in 2013, such is their value to the arts. Recorded during the band’s ‘Kiss Of Death’ tour at the legendary Auditorium Stravinski on 7th July during the 20...

  If you aren't yet aware of the mighty force that is SCRUFFY BEAR, well let us take you to the depths of North Yorkshire, where their earth-shattering sound and 'fuzz rock' style spreads a message of creativity and self expression. Scruffy Bear are loud and raw whilst still embracing a depth of eclectic influences. Having released their debut EP 'Face The Rain' back in 2022, the band decided to take one final track from the E.P and showcase it for the true masterpiece it is with an extended live version. This version of Solace includes additions to the arrangement including Cello and Flute. Watch the official video for ‘Solace (Live)’ below:   "We filmed and recorded this live in Pealie’s Barn in North Yorkshire. 'Solace' is about only ever feeling at home when you're with that specific person. You can be going through an absolute whirlwind of a time mentally, physically, spiritually but that person always makes you smile a little inside and h...

  L.S. Dunes: guitarist Frank Iero, guitarist Travis Stever, vocalist Anthony Green, bassist Tim Payne, and drummer Tucker Rule have announced two special Southern California club dates this spring: 8th April at Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA and 9th April at 1720 Club in downtown Los Angeles. The celebrated hardcore punk band has also shared a brand-new video for "Past Lives," the title track of their acclaimed debut album, Past Lives , released late last year via Fantasy. The blistering live video features footage captured during L.S. Dunes’ triumphant sold-out North American tour in November/December of 2022. Check out the video below: "We couldn’t be more excited to announce our upcoming California shows,” Iero stated. “We’ve wanted to play at Pappy + Harriet’s since we started L.S. Dunes and we’re thrilled to finally make it a reality. Can’t wait to see all our lost souls out there." L.S. Dunes recently completed their first-ever run of European shows...

  FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY, The Rolling Stones have released GRRR Live!, THE definitive concert film from the band’s career. Released today via Mercury Studios, the concert film will be available in various formats; 3LP black, 3LP coloured white (Indies exclusive) 3LP red (d2c exclusive), 2CD, DVD + 2CD, BluRay+ 2CD. The Blu-ray and digital versions will include Dolby Atmos. Available to purchase here . The best live band in the world deliver the ultimate concert film with GRRR Live!, recorded on the band’s 50 & Counting Tour, one of the most memorable shows in their illustrious history. Featuring some of the greatest songs of all time including It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It), Honky Tonk Women, Start Me Up, Gimme Shelter, Sympathy For The Devil and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction The Rolling Stones celebrated their golden anniversary in 2012 & 2013 by embarking on the 50 & Counting Tour, a 30-show itinerary for North America and Europe. On December 15, 2012, the ban...

  "Live at Planetarium Bochum 2022" - On Sep 17, Hallig performed an exclusive Black Metal show under the fulldome of Planetarium Bochum. For those who missed this incredible voyage through eternity and infinite space, but especially for those who were part of that fantastic audience, we like to share this video. Filmed and edited by: Florian Hermanns http://www.florianhermanns.de/ Fulldome-Visuals by: Tobias Wiethoff https://www.planetarium-bochum.de/ "Starless Dark" originally appeared on the album "A Distant Reflection of the Void", Talheim Records 2018 Connect with Hallig: Website: https://hallig.bigcartel.com/ Bandcamp: https://hallig.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hallighorde/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallig_official/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmc5eVWxSUpyDTdcQqKwyw Connect with Talheim Records: Website: https://tal.hm/web Facebook: https://tal.hm/facebook Instagram: https://tal.hm/instagram Telegram: http...

  The engaging, enchanting, cutting, yet beautiful Swedish metal supergroup Soen release the mesmerizing video for their interpretation of Slipknot classic, “Snuff”. The track is taken from the forthcoming release ATLANTIS, out via Silver Lining Music on November 18th, 2022. Founding members Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf explain their selection of Slipknot’s deeply dark meditation on darkness rejecting love “Snuff”:“We wanted to do something extra special during the ATLANTIS concert. The obvious path would have been to pick an epic progressive song from the likes of Genesis, Pink Floyd etc. Instead, we went for the opposite with ‘Snuff’, a scaled down and brutally honest song that we all love in its powerful sincerity.” ATLANTIS is a special concert film featuring thirteen of the group’s most popular compositions reinterpreted with live orchestral accompaniment. ATLANTIS was created within the mystic and magical confines of Atlantis Grammofon Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, which ha...

On October 28th, 2019, The Damned took the stage at London’s prestigious Palladium Theater for a very special immersive musical and theatrical experience - performing songs of their 40-year rich catalog. A true event from showmen supreme, it was a historic night in the history of a storied band and a special evening for fans and band alike. It was also a fond farewell for drummer Pinch, his final gig with his compadres after 20 years. An official album trailer, teasing this unforgettable show, is available below! The long awaited Live-album “A Night Of A Thousand Vampires” teams the first Punk-Band with The Hammer House of Horror and the cast of The Circus of Horrors. With the band and audience in full vampire attire, David Vanian transforms from Dracula into Nosferatu, “Neat Neat Neat” morphs into “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”, and fire-eaters and trapeze artists dazzle to a set that includes classics such as “Wait For the Blackout” and rare performances of appropriate covers like “People Ar...

  After already presenting some amazing movies and documentaries on the platform with 'RocKabul' , 'A Punk Daydream' , 'Soaring Highs And Brutal Lows' or more recently 'Sound Of Scars' about the band Life Of Agony , THE PIT (aka the first ever SVOD platform dedicated to the ROCK & METAL universe), unveiled a new exclusive content with the broadcast of the live performance by French blackened-hardcore/sludge/metal masterminds CELESTE recorded @ Le Trabendo Paris, France. ... More than 600 gigs all around the world as well as apperances in the most prestigious festivals (Hellfest, Roskilde, Copenhell, SummerBreeze, Brutal Assault, Roadburn, Psycho Las Vegas,...) and 6 albums, the last one 'Assassine(s)' released on Nuclear Blast a few months ago, CELESTE can be seen as one of the pillars of the French extreme/avant-garde/post-black/hardcore/metal scene. So, now you can watch - exclusively and for FREE on The PIT - the band's last con...

With under one month to go until the start of BST, Pearl Jam are excited to announce even more incredible additions to their biggest London shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows. October Drift, Fatherson, Life and Daytime TV complete the lineup on Friday 8 July, and The Smiths’ legend Johnny Marr joins the bill alongside Temples, Tiger Cub, Petrol Girls, James & The Cold Gun, PEAKS! and Connor Selby on Saturday 9 July. Joining US rock titans Pearl Jam is one of the UK’s most treasured musicians, Johnny Marr. Performing at London’s best outdoor venue with previously announced incredibly special guests Pixies, Stereophonics, Imelda May & many more on Saturday 9 July. Marr started his career with The Smiths, beginning an amazing history as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British independent music. His subsequent creative journey has seen him at the heart of The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, as well as working with such na...

  The Rolling Stones return to London this summer for two huge nights at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, 60 years on from their first ever show at the legendary Marquee Club in London. Today they announce some incredible special guests including: The War On Drugs and Phoebe Bridgers (Saturday 25th June), plus Sam Fender and Courtney Barnett (Sunday 3rd July). Tickets on sale now. The Rolling Stones mark their 60th anniversary this year and BST Hyde Park is the place to celebrate. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood return to the Great Oak Stage this summer, once again joined by Steve Jordan on the drums. On Saturday 25th June, they will also be joined by The War On Drugs, the Grammy Award winners who have become a mighty force in rock music over the last fifteen years, releasing their acclaimed fifth record I Don’t Live Here Anymore in 2021. Hailing from Philadelphia, The War On Drugs have toured the globe expansively, selling out iconic venues and headlining major...

  GRAMMY Award®-winning, internationally lauded band Deftones, have announced an exclusive intimate show at London’s O2 Forum on June 13th, 2022. This, and their main stage performance at Download Festival the preceding weekend, will be the band’s first in the UK since they released their 9th full length, critically acclaimed album Ohms in September of 2020. Known for their riveting live shows, this will be one for the ages from this trailblazing band. Tickets go on sale: O2 Presale: 18th May 9:00am Live Nation Presale: 19th May 9:00am General Onsale: 20th May 9:00am Ticket Link: www.livenation.co.uk/artist-deftones-22522 LISTEN TO OHMS HERE Follow Deftones Official | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

The Music Network TV Channel on Roku Worldwide is a TV channel that was created by established musicians and the recording industry to spotlight signed and unsigned artists. It's a place where record companies and fans alike can find new talent. Musicians promote themselves allowing music fans to discover new favorites. TMN, which is co-produced by Jessica Spinelli, has a dedicated staff who are working hard to change the way band's get their music heard and their videos seen. The channel features live performances, interviews, and music documentaries, but TMN also has high end music videos featuring national artists such as Heathen, Sodom, Anvil, Raven, David Ellefson’s EMP bands, Green Jello, Tantric, Smile Empty Soul, Dead By Wednesday, Jasta (of Hatebreed), Anti-Flag, Bumblefoot, Radio Active Chicken Heads, A Killers Confession, Doyle, & much more! Opus (drummer of Dead By Wednesday and David Ellefson of Megadeth's solo project Sleeping Giants) is one of...

Mammothfest tv is an excellent medium to discover and appreciate new emerging and heavyweight metal acts within the UK and around the world, and is something we are in need of, as there's not a lot of shows around like this! Discussed in this latest episode is the thriving metal scene from extreme metal and UK festivals, including Damnation Festival and Temples Festival, and of course previews of the international bands that are due to grace our ears at Mammothfest 2015! They also mention worthy bands that help create the amazing metal scene we have such as: Killswitch Engage, Mask of Judas, Sam Bell Guitar (Mask of Judas), Valis Ablaze, Taken by the Tide, Derelict Dream, Benighted, Cancerous Womb, Abhorrent Decimation, PRIMITIVE MAN, Sea Bastard, Converge, Will Haven, SYN:DROM, Scarred, Damned Spring Fragrantia, Stormcast, Cyclamen, Psycroptic and more! All this is delivered in a sincere, down to earth and passionate manner from founder and creator of Mammothfest, the lege...