Friday, April 17, 2026
Album reviewsNew MusicRock Tours Gig GuideSKINDRED

Skindred Album Review: “Smile”. Are you ready to embark on a genre-defying rollercoaster of musical brilliance? Skindred’s eighth album, “Smile,” offers an exhilarating journey through a captivating blend of metal, hip-hop, reggae, and rock, showcasing the band’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of their unique sound. If you’re searching for an album that defies conventions and delivers a thrilling experience, “Smile” is the perfect ride.

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Gig reviewsHalestormHellFest

Sunday saw a wet start with a downpour in the morning. Luckily the sun made an appearance just as Halestorm arrived on stage to the fans who were eagerly awaiting them. The band took to the stage to a rapturous reception, and they wasted no time getting the party started. Frontwoman Lzzy Hale’s powerful vocals soared over the pounding drums and guitars.

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Gig reviewsHellFestLess Than Jake

The sun was shining, the crowd was pumped, and Less Than Jake were about to take the War zone stage at Hellfest for the first time ever. The Florida ska-punk legends are currently touring Europe which I’m sad to say I missed them play in the UK at the Slam-dunk Festival due to a trip to California. 

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Joe BonamassaNew MusicRock Tours Gig Guide

Joe Bonamassa, the legendary blues rock icon, has once again made waves in the music industry. With his remarkable 26th #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart for his live concert film and album “Tales Of Time,” he continues to solidify his position as one of the most influential artists in the genre. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting his upcoming studio album, set to be released later this year on his J&R Adventures label.

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Gig reviewsRock Tours Gig GuideThe Darkness News

People of the beautiful British Isles, The Darkness called and you heeded their joyous invitation. In fact, you’ve been racing to sign up in in your many thousands. For I believe in a thing called love, you believe in a thing called love, they believe in a thing called love … it turns out that we ALL believe in a thing called love.

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Gig reviewsHollywood Vampires

What do you get when you cross a rock ’n’ roll vaudeville icon, a guitar hero and an actor?

“We’re The Hollywood Vampires, and we play music for our dead, drunk friends” was Alice Cooper’s call to arms on Sunday night to a packed-out O2 Arena in Greenwich.

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Dirty HoneyNew MusicTours

Who’s ready to get DIRTY again?  Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT’s 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs retrospective, today, Dirty Honey announces the release of its brand new single, ‘Won’t Take Me Alive,” a literal, take-no-prisoners-balls-out-rocker, and the first track from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, “Can’t Find the Brakes”, due out this fall.

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