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From Friday 29 January 2016

Ever wished there was a rock and metal convention? There is now

Conventions are all the rage in film, literature and TV, so why not in music? That question has been answered by HeavyCon, the world’s first rock and metal convention. Fans will be able to get up close and personal with a host of rockstars, both legends and up-and-comers, as

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Friends In America are gearing up for valentines day

Scottish duo Friends In America make beautiful music, and right now they appear to be gearing up for Valentines Day. This appeared on Twitter. Coming February 14th x pic.twitter.com/rGssenmEB5 — Friends in America (@fiaband) January 27, 2016 And this appeared on Facebook. (function(d, s,

Tuesday 26 January 2016

Wasting Time Podcast features Nicola Leel from Doe

The latest Wasting Time Podcast sees Nicola Leel of Doe fame join the gang for conversations about Brian Fallon, Teenage Bottlerocket, Losing Sleep and more. Leel also opens up about her history, writing and adventures with Doe. The fourth in the series, entitled ‘FOMO’, follows conversations with guitarist Luke Godwin, Greg

Friday 22 January 2016

Big Cheese Magazine calls it a day

Sad news emerging this afternoon. The iconic Big Cheese Magazine is calling it a day, announcing that the 20th anniversary issue of the UK based independent alternative music magazine will be the last. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that after 20 years and 179 issues of Big

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Taiwan welcomes the world’s first heavy metal politician

Taiwan is the first country to welcome a heavy metal star musician into their political ranks, as Chthonic front man Freddy Lim celebrates his election into parliament. Back by his New Power Party, Lim went on to beat Lin Yu-fang of the Chinese Nationalist Party, who had held the

Monday 18 January 2016

Teenage Bottlerocket to continue with new drummer

Teenage Bottlerocket have confirmed that they will continue, welcoming a new drummer into the fold following the untimely death of Brandon Carlisle. “Since the sudden passing of our brother, best friend, drummer and founding member Brandon Carlisle there has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not TBR

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Pretend you are Millencolin with their tour playlist on Spotify

Epitaph Europe have shared a Spotify playlist curated by punk legends Millencolin. With 48 tracks to listen to, you too can hop into a van, turn it up loud, and pretend to be a member of the Swedish four-piece. We’re pleased to see Millencolin tracks on their too. We wouldn’t

Record labels can now register for Independent Label Week

Record labels are now being encouraged to register for Independent Label Week, taking place from the 7th to the 13th November 2016. The annual event celebrate independent labels worldwide, aiming to increase awareness of and interaction with them. Last year’s event celebrated more than 40 labels taking part. This year,

Latest Wasting Time podcast welcomes Luke Godwin and chats The Owl Sanctuary

Episode 3 of the Wasting Time podcast features Luke Godwin of Break-Ups, Bleach Blood and Human Pyramids. He opens up about his involvement in music, and the catalyst for his guitar playing. As well as discussions around Coachella, The Menzingers and Anti-Flag, the team look at their most anticipated

Monday 11 January 2016

Former Iron Chic member Robert Mcallister passes away

It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Robert Mcallister. The news of the former member of Iron Chic’s death was revealed by the band via Facebook. “It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest regrets that we must say goodbye to a dear friend,”