Mad About Rock

  Weds Nov 5th, London: Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have today released their brand-new single ‘You Got This’ , accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video .     The title track of their forthcoming ninth album, which has just been announced with a release date of April 17th via the legendary Earache Records, ‘You Got This’ is an instant Skindred classic, with Mikey Demus’s wrecking ball riffs bouncing through your head, as drummer Arya Goggin detonates a characteristically full-throttle rhythm. Meanwhile inimitable frontman Benji Webbe lurches between uncompromising toasting and delivering hooks like a heavyweight champion. The inspiration for the track came when gym-devotee Benji saw a man struggling to complete his exercises as he started his rehabilitation after a stroke. The personal trainer told him, “You got this,” and the mood completely lifted. “I was watching from a distance, and I could see the struggle and the pain, but in that moment, I knew he ...

  The Dust Coda have released ‘ Love Sick ’, the latest single to be taken from their forthcoming album Loco Paradise, which is coming out July 7th on Earache Records. Pre-order the album here . The new single showcases the softer side of the new album and channels influence from the likes of The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin. Despite the silkier tones, the track builds to a gospel-esque crescendo oozing soul and melody tinged with the flavours of the sixties, which ties in perfectly to the sunny Surrey Delta and its rich musical history where the video was filmed. Singer John Drake comments, "Simply put, we had a blast - sunshine and lollipops, flowers and good vibes, drones flying everywhere, it felt like we were making 'Apocalypse Now' in the ‘Summer of 69’.” It was produced by Andy Morahan who directed the Guns N’ Roses’ epic ‘November Rain’ video, and produced and directed by Josh Trigg, who’s known for his work with The Rolling Stones. The video perfectly captures ...

  UK Based Rock artist LOZ CAMPBELL has released the official music video for her newest, bluesy, "What Are You Doing It For?". Filmed by Fly Girl Films , "What Are You Doing It For?" was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Tom Gittins ( Monochrome Productions ). "’What Are You Doing It For’ is an old school plug in and play approach to a new wave of classic rock sound. Throughout the song Loz asks what are you doing it for? ‘Is it for the fame/money.’ Written about experiences of different people we have met in the industry.” - LOZ CAMPBELL Live Show Dates: 07/04 @ Cleethorpes Rocks – England 08/21 @ The Hive – Rotherham, England 08/28 @ Facebar (Crazy Cowboy Festival) – Reading, England 09/04 @ Yorkshire Truck Festival – Sheffield, England 09/11 @ Seaside Jamboree - Prestatyn , Wales 09/17 @ Eiger Studios – Leeds, England 09/25 @ Victoria Vaults – York, England 10/02 @ Legends Live Lounge – Oldham, England 11/06 @ Leo's Red Lion – Gravesend, Eng...