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METALLICA’S KIRK HAMMETT RELEASES SINGLE “HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER”


“This music was created with what I describe as an Audio-Cinematic approach. They’re soundtracks to the movies in your mind.” – Kirk Hammett 

Kirk Hammett of Metallica has released a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP in the form of “High Plains Drifter.” The track opens the second side of Portals, Kirk’s four-song EP out April 23, 2022 via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day Exclusive Ocean Blue Vinyl EP (including a download card). 

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Gen and the Degenerates announce Autumn 2022 tour


Today, alternative punk rock quintet Gen and the Degenerates announce their Autumn 2022 UK Tour. Following the release of their acclaimed EP ‘Only Alive When In Motion’, described by Rock Sound Magazine as ‘A varied and vital collection of songs that are as defiant as they are deafening’, the announcement comes during their current run with the legendary Skunk Anansie and ahead of performances at The Great Escape Festival and Rewired Festival.

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James LaBrie launches new single ‘Give & Take’


James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for progressive metal icons & Grammy-winners Dream Theater, embarks on uncharted waters with his fourth solo album, titled ‘Beautiful Shade of Grey’, out 20th May 2022. Today sees the launch of the album’s second single, “Give & Take”, and you can watch the Wayne Joyner-produced video here: https://youtu.be/-cxWibWBi_o

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TesseracT release new double A-side single to support Disasters Emergency Committee in Ukraine


TesseracT are very happy to announce, ‘Regrowth’, a special double A-Side to raise money for DEC (https://www.dec.org.uk/ ) to help the Ukrainian people and others caught up in disasters and humanitarian crises around the world.

The 2 new tracks featured on the digital single are entitled “Hollow” & “Rebirth” and are available exclusively through Bandcamp – https://kscopemusic.bandcamp.com/album/regrowth 

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Bullet For My Valentine release new single, “Omen” + deluxe album details


Bullet For My Valentine will release a deluxe version of their current, self-titled album on July 8th 2022 via Spinefarm/ Search and Destroy. This extended release features 4 brand new tracks, plus “Stitches”, a song previously only available as a Japanese exclusive.  

Following the CD & digital releases, a vinyl pressing will launch on November 11th 2022.  

Bullet For My Valentine’s seventh studio record sees the band at their heaviest and most visceral, and these additional tracks are no different, offering another round of signature blistering Bullet.  

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Pink Floyd to Release Brand New Single For Ukraine Featuring Andriy Khlyvnyuk From Boombox


Thursday 7 April – Tomorrow, Pink Floyd will release new music in support of the people of Ukraine entitled ‘Hey Hey Rise Up’.

This is the first new original music that they have recorded together as a band since 1994’s The Division Bell.

The track sees David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined by long time Pink Floyd bass player Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards and features an extraordinary vocal performance by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox.

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