Norwegian melodic rock queen Issa is back with her sixth album, Queen Of Broken Hearts, which will be released on 12th March via Frontiers Music Srl. Now based in the UK, Issa explains: "The vocals were recorded where I live in beautiful York. I also really loved using the scenery around us to make the video for my new..
CHEZ KANE : self-titled debut solo album by UK rock vocalist announced for release on 12 March 2021 via Frontiers
British rock singer Chez Kane has announced that her self-titled debut solo album will be released on 12th March via Frontiers Music Srl. Produced by Danny Rexon of Crazy Lixx, Chez Kane is a melodic rock record that hearkens back to the glory days of the '80s when the genre was known for having a..
AMIGO THE DEVIL : ‘Born Against’ – revised release date for new album by dark Americana star out 16 April 2021
DARK AMERICANA STAR EXPANDS BEYOND THE MACABRE WITH HIS NEW ALBUM Danny Kiranos, otherwise known by his musical alter ego Amigo The Devil, has announced a new release date for his highly anticipated second full length album, Born Against (Liars Club/Regime Music Group). Known for his dark and macabre storytelling, the new record sees Amigo..
U.D.O. to release their new live album ‘Live In Bulgaria 2020 – Pandemic Survival Show’ on 19 March 2021
U.D.O. release their new live album 'Live in Bulgaria 2020 – Pandemic Survival Show' on 19th March, 2021. U.D.O. return with the upcoming 5th live album of the heavy metal legend. The year 2020 faced many with tough challenges, but U.D.O. managed to play a great show under pandemic conditions in front of the breath..
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Interview – Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann
It has been three years since The Rise Of Chaos and while the Covid-19 pandemic has got in the way of tours, it has not stopped Accept with their new album Too Mean To Die. guitarist and lone original member WOLF HOFFMANN talks to Velvet Thunder about the new record, new band members and takes..
‘IRON MAIDEN – ON TRACK’ – EXCLUSIVE SAMPLE CHAPTER
Recently, two members of the Velvet Thunder writing team had books published in the ‘On Track’ series by Sonicbond Publishing, delving into every album and every track by a selected artist – Graeme Stroud covering Thin Lizzy and Steve Pilkington taking on Iron Maiden. A little while ago we presented an exclusive sample chapter from the THIN LIZZY volume,..
Accept – new album ‘Too Mean To Die’ release postponed to 29th January 2021
Photo: Deaf Music Unfortunately, with a heavy heart we have to postpone the release of the new ACCEPT album Too Mean To Die from January 15th to January 29th 2021. Due to a COVID-19 related pressing plant closure the finished product has been massively delayed so that the planned release on Jan 15th 2021 cannot be kept. We are..
W.E.T. – ‘Retransmission’ – new album by Melodic Rock supergroup out 22 January 2021 via Frontiers Music
Much to the delight of fans all around the globe, melodic rock supergroup W.E.T. have announced the upcoming release of their fourth album, Retransmission, which will be released on 22nd January 2021 on CD, LP, limited edition colour vinyl and digital formats via Frontiers Music Srl. Core members Jeff Scott Soto, Erik Mårtensson and Robert..
JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 : ‘Running Games’ – new album by electrifying solo project features an all star cast out 12 February 2021 via Frontiers + includes single “Hard To Say Goodbye”
Best known to rock fans as a current guitarist for Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as his work with Night Ranger and the Broadway show Rock Of Ages, US musician Joel Hoekstra returns with a second album from his electrifying solo project, Joel Hoekstra's 13. Joined by an all-star cast of musicians that include..
BIRDPEN : ‘Function’ – first single from March 2021 album announced by UK alternative electronic rock act
BirdPen is an English alternative electronic rock band formed by Dave Pen (also a singer and guitarist in Archive) and guitarist/keyboardist Mike Bird. Written, recorded and produced by the duo and mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, All Function One is their sixth album, with the announcement of its release being accompanied by..