Mad About Rock

  Renowned UK-based alternative metal band, Palm Reader, have announced a fan-centered approach to their upcoming final tour setlist. With a decade-long career marked by electrifying live shows and critically acclaimed albums, Palm Reader have garnered a dedicated following. As they prepare to bid farewell to the stage, the band wish to express their gratitude to their fans by involving them in the selection process for their final tour's setlist. The band have set up an online poll where fans can choose tracks from Palm Reader’s entire discography. From fan favourites to deep cuts, the set list will be a reflection of the collective preferences of the band’s ardent fanbase. "We've always valued the input of our fans, and this final tour is no exception. We want these shows to be a celebration of everything we've achieved together," added guitarist Andy Gillan. Palm Reader's final tour kicks off in July, with select dates across the UK. The band promises an ...

  Another bumper 2000trees Festival announcement today (Thursday 7th March), the final one for the 2024 event, with the 3rd and final main stage headliner, as well as a host of some of the finest acts, artists and bands playing across all of the events six+ stages. The 3rd main stage headliner for 2024 will be British rock outfit Don Broco (their ONLY live show of 2024), who have had radio A-list singles, sold out arenas and most recently, a UK number 1 album with 'Amazing Things' in 2021. This will be the Bedford 4-pieces first ever appearance at 2000trees, and one that will for sure live long in the memory. Also announced today includes 2000trees royalty and all round legend, punk rock troubadour Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, in the mix for most exciting UK bands around (and also a fully-fledged 2000trees hero) Bob Vylan, one of the most talked about bands in the world right now Wargasm, the stunning Welsh indie band Los Campesinos! (who are playing their first outdo...

  A Statement from Palm Reader: Dear Friends, With a heavy heart, we have decided to end our time together as Palm Reader. We all have very different priorities now, compared to the lives we led when we formed the band in 2011. We collectively feel that ending Palm Reader now rather than simply “going on hiatus” is the right thing for us to do as we grow as people and our lives move forward in different directions. These last 13 years have been extraordinary, and we can’t thank you enough for being on this journey with us. It has meant more to us than you’ll ever know. We will be embarking on one last run of UK dates and we hope you can make it out and give us the honour of playing for you one last time. July: 4th Southampton, Joiners 5th London, Camden Underworld 6th Manchester, Academy 3 7th Nottingham, Rescue Rooms Tickets are available on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 am from: www.wearepalmreader.com Our final show will be on Friday, July 12th at 2000 Trees Festival - which we’ve ...

LET’S TALK DAGGERS ANNOUNCE OCTOBER TOUR In support of their debut album A Beautiful Life, Let’s Talk Daggers head out on tour this October. October 10 - Brighton - Green Door Store * 13 - London - Old Blue Last * 14 - Bristol - Red Lion 15 - Worcester - The Pig And Drum 16 - Bedford - Esquires 17 - Cambridge - The Portland Arms 18 - Manchester - A Carefully Planned Fest *Palm Reader will join the band on these dates.A Beautiful Life will be released October 23rd on Tangled Talk Records. Watch the new video for ‘I Love You Dad, But I’m Mental’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxxldWcIeVA The band recently launched a PledgeMusic pre-order campaign which you can find out more about here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/letstalkdaggers www.letstalkdaggers.co.uk

Palm Reader announce a run of southern UK headline dates that run into their shows alongside Will Haven and Raging Speedhorn, next month. MAY 18th - Swansea - The Scene 19th - Brighton - The Hope 20th - Bristol - Exchange 21st - Southampton - Avondale House Support from Artemis www.facebook.com/artemisband www.facebook.com/wearepalmreader www.iatde.com Will Haven & Raging Speed horn 24th - Manchester - Sound Control 25th - York - Duchess 26th - Glasgow - ABC II 27th - Newcastle - Academy II 28th Nottingham - Rock City

So for the new Stencil Mag I got to interview guitarist, Dan Jacobs of Atreyu whilst in the studio in an exclusive! Read the awesome interview to find out about the upcoming album! I also review Sleeping With Sirens, We Are Harlot, Palm Reader, Ionia & Mindead! Check this all out plus all the other great content here: http://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue30

  5 Shows/ 1 Day Whether it be with the music they write or the way they perform live, Palm Reader have always pushed themselves to their physical limits. This morning's announcement follows in that very way, with the band celebrating the launch of their second album, Beside The Ones We Love , by setting themselves the unfathomable task of playing 5 shows in one day ...  ... A host of special guests complete a thrilling line-up, showcasing some of the most pioneering and exciting bands in UK Hardcore. Here are the details: Monday May 4th (Bank holiday)   Show 1 - The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch 14.00 - *Secret Headliner* 13.15 - Let's Talk Daggers 12.30 - Palm Reader 12pm - Doors   Show 2 - The Black Heart, Camden 14.30 - Palm Reader 13.45 - Exes 13.00 - Ohhms 12.30 - Doors Show 3 - The Windmill, Brixton 16.30 - Palm Reader 15.45 - TBA 15.00 - We Never Learned To Live 14.30 - Doors Show 4 - The Cricketers, Kingston 21.30 - Headl...