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Drowning Pool take over Dreamland

Words and Photos by Dave Martin/Faversham Photography Over 20 years since their last visit to the UK, Drowning pool assembled some early 2000s heavy hitters for their 2025 UK and Ireland tour. First to the stage were Californian band Hed PE the band formed in the 90s are known for their eclectic [more…]

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Jace Media Music

The Very Best of Eric Burdon and WAR

A Powerful, Definitive Tribute to One of Music’s Most Explosive Collaborations Review By Halina Wegner Few partnerships in modern music history have burnt as brightly—or as boldly—as the collision of Eric Burdon and WAR. Now, more than fifty years since their first recording sessions reshaped the boundaries of funk, rock, Latin, jazz, [more…]

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MEGADETH Announce First Run Of 2026 North American Headline Shows; Canadian Dates Kick Off February 15

CANADIAN DATES KICK OFF FEBRUARY 15 IN VICTORIA, BC, AND WRAP MARCH 6 IN QUEBEC CITY, QC Following the January 23, 2026 release of their self-titled final studio album, MEGADETH will kick off their farewell tour in North America with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates launch February 15 in Victoria, BC, and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping March 6 in Quebec City, QC. Concert-goers [more…]

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Davina Michelle releases new single ‘AMSTERDAMNED’

DAVINA MICHELLE  ‘AMSTERDAMNED’BRAND NEW SINGLE RELEASEDLISTEN HERE TITLE SONG FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW MOVIEDavina Michelle has released her brand new single ‘AMSTERDAMNED’. The track serves as the title song for Amsterdamned II, the long-awaited sequel to Dick Maas’ iconic 1988 thriller Amsterdamned. The original film became a cult classic, celebrated for its daring canal-chase sequences, [more…]

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LORNA SHORE reveal special vinyl & HMV in-store signing

LORNA SHORE REVEAL SPECIAL VINYL OF “I FEEL THE EVERBLACK FESTERING WITHIN ME” & HMV IN-STORE SIGNINGTICKETS FOR UK HEADLINE TOUR WITH WHITECHAPEL, SHADOW OF INTENT, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH ON SALE NOW Photo Credit: Mike Elliot | Download hi-res hereLORNA SHORE’s pulverising new album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me” will be available in [more…]

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HAWXX release politically charged ‘Resistance Is Justified’ in solidarity with the Filton 24

Never ones to rest on their laurels or hide in the shadows, London based progressive punk metallers HAWXX have returned with their brand new single. The politically-charged ‘Resistance Is Justified‘ is the first track off their upcoming second album, out in the Spring 2026. In a world where musicians, artists, and creatives are increasingly finding [more…]

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Singles

Elles Bailey – “Better Days” | Single Review

With “Better Days,” Elles Bailey delivers one of her most heartfelt and powerful performances to date—a soulful, blues-soaked tribute that glows with hope, memory, and emotional resolve. Lifted from her upcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away (out January 16th, 2026), the single arrives steeped in meaning, written by her late friend [more…]