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The Gap Year Riot Triumph At The Red Bull Bedroom Jam
May 29th
Successful Rock Outfit; The Gap Year Riot.
It’s not everyday an unsigned band get their online live show hosted by Welsh rock legends LostProphets.
Yet Glasgow based The Gap Year Riot will play three tracks live on the final leg of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam competition at 5pm Monday May 31, hosted by the megastars.
Speaking of their success ‘TGYR’ were fully aware how second place runners-up Reachback were hot on their tail. “Yeah we thought we were up against it but we knew the more people we could get involved the better” stated the band. “We know how committed our fans are so we thought we could do it with their help, and it paid off!”
Fresh Faces Added To Reading And Leeds Lineup!
May 25th
Just when we assumed the lineup for Reading and Leeds couldn’t get any better…A dynamic addition of bands have been officially announced for the Lockup/Dance stage led by headliners Bad Religion and Alkaline Trio.
However, that wasn’t the only stage which saw a host of fresh new faces.
Joining the NME/RADIO 1 stage are pop-rockers Kids In Glass Houses, eccentric crunkcore ‘new-comers’ 3OH!3 and vigorous mathcore quintet Rolo Tomassi. Acoustic-ska formation The King Blues are also the concluding act to be announced for the event’s main stage.
The Sunshine Getaway sign with Intruder
May 14th
Fresh from their ‘Local Heroes’ feature in Kerrang, Exeter based punk poppers The Sunshine Getaway (TSG) have signed a deal with management lead label Intruder Records. Having recently completed yet another full UK tour, the deal provides the hard working five piece with a new impetus in their quest to rock the nation. “We have been pushing and working hard as a band and just feel this is the next step. Intruder Records are very driven and have already pushed us forward. They have a high work ethic and its refreshing to see! Not only are they constantly showing their skills with internet promotion they always happy to have a great conversation on facebook chat when I’m bored. Can’t go wrong really.” says vocalist Lianna
Don’t Leeds Reading Behind!
Apr 18th
I have to feel sorry for Reading, it always seems to get mentioned after Leeds; even though it sells out quicker.
And yet, whilst weekend tickets for both festivals are now sold out, you still have the chance to snap up a day ticket!
Still need persuading? Then check out the current epic line up:
Leeds lineup; same for Reading aside from acts on different days.
Volbeat; Danish Rockers To Play Euro Dates With Metallica
Apr 10th
DANISH ROCKERS CONFIRMED TO PLAY EUROPEAN DATES WITH METALLICA IN MAY 2010, PLUS TWO SHOWS WITH AC/DC IN JUNE.
NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘BEYOND HEAVEN / ABOVE HELL’ SET FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 RELEASE VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS UK…
VOLBEAT WILL be celebrating the completion of their brand new studio album with high-profile shows alongside two of the rock’s most legendary names – Metallica & AC/DC.
From May 11th – 23rd, the Danish four-piece will be main support to Metallica in Belfast (Ireland), Budapest (Hungary), Zagreb (Croatia), Lisbon (Portugal) & Lyon (France), then the following month, on June 20th & 22nd, they’ll be playing with AC/DC in the German towns of Dresden & Berlin.
Mayday Parade Music Video NOT April Fools Prank
Apr 4th
Last year RockStopScene reviewed Mayday Parade‘s second studio album, Anywhere But Here. I was tempted to give it a score of 7/10, but in the end, a very high and respectable 6/10 seemed more fitting. Regardless of the score I gave it, I still listen to the album regularly, and Kids In Love is my favourite song of theirs (A Lesson in Romantics not-withstanding) so when I found out it was their next single, I was. . .pleased.
New Avantasia Song Available Now
Mar 4th
On April 6th the two brand new AVANTASIA albums “The Wicked Symphony” and “Angel Of Babylon” will be released via Nuclear Blast records. With previous efforts immediately hitting the charts in over 15 countries, expectations are high for this latest work. Like the former masterpieces, there will be breathtaking performances of numerous guest stars for the fans. This time around, names include the likes of Klaus Meine (Scorpions), Eric Singer (KISS), Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Ripper Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Jon Oliva (Savatage), Bob Catley (Magnum), Jorn Lande (Masterplan), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Jens Johansson (ex-DIO, Stratovarius), Andre Matos (ex-Angra), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS, ex-Meat Loaf) and many more.
Exodus – A hostile Journey? We don’t think so!
Mar 3rd
THE THRASH METAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
“Exhibit B: The Human Condition”. It’s really, really sick. It’s really different from the last one and it’s really different from the two before. But it’s 100 percent EXODUS. Out of the last three, this one is faster, but it’s also a little more melodic, and it’s also a little bit more old school. Some of Rob’s vocal patterns are just so old school; it’s killer. The production is a little more, let’s say, less sterile. Not less sterile, but less digital perfection, more organic. It’s really, really lively. There is by far more melody on it as well. Thematically, it’s a little different. The last one centered a lot on religion and this one is, as the title says, about the human condition; cruelty, ignorance, and inhumanity and brutality. Just the things that man has shown to be so adept at doing.” GARY HOLT, Exodus
Are Iron Maiden, Rammstein and Slayer part of your CRÜE?
Mar 2nd
With a line up already boasting IRON MAIDEN, RAMMSTEIN, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SLAYER amongst others, SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH has announced another seven fantastic acts, showcasing the diversity and range of music it has to offer.
A welcome addition to the SONISPHERE line up, in their seven years FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND have chalked up some amazing statistics: the band have sold considerably more than a million records; all four of their albums have gone into the UK Top 20; they have three Gold records; have graced countless magazine covers, been the subject of broadsheet profiles and tabloid features; their tours sell out the nation’s larger venues in a matter of minutes; worldwide – from America to Russia, Singapore to Australia, Japan and beyond – they have a following more loyal than bands considered their equal. And, most importantly, they rock.
Andrew W.K – Breathtaking New Album Close To Release
Mar 1st
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After three years of loyal patience, ANDREW W.K. fans can finally experience the ‘lost’ third album from the established party rocker. Previously released in Japan and Korea in 2006, CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS will officially become available on March 22nd 2010, being released on new label STEEV MIKE, as a special two album package (the original CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS on one disc, and an additional CD called MOTHER OF MANKIND, containing rare and unreleased material).
