NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 1-12-24


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ALBUM REVIEW: Magnum – Here Comes The Rain


This review was submitted before the sad news of the passing of guitarist and band leader Tony Clarkin. Our condolences and best wishes to Tony’s family, friends, and the members of the band.

It only takes a few moments of opener “Run Into The Shadows” to be welcomed with open arms back into Magnum’s world, as the opening guitar motif intertwines with the dancing keyboards and Bob Catley’s distinctive storyteller-cum-favourite-uncle’s-croon transports us into the kingdom of madness once more, forty-six years after Catley and Tony Clarkin recorded the band’s debut album, a fantastic record that laid the groundwork for a marvellous career.

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Tony Clarkin, Guitarist and Leader of Magnum, Has Died


Tony Clarkin, guitarist, chief songwriter and leader of long running UK Hard Rock band Magnum, has died. He was 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. Magnum had already canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),Tony’s family released the following statement: “On behalf of the family it is with profound sadness that daughter Dionne Clarkin is sharing the news of the passing of Tony Clarkin. Following a short illness, he died peacefully surrounded by his girls on Sunday 7th January 2024…” Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Green Lung – This Heathen Land


 

For lovers of classic British metal with a bewitching, devilish twist – you know who you are, walking ancient ways, creatures of habit, oceans of time – I recommend a deep, deep exploration of the nostalgic but still brand-new and thoroughly splendid This Heathen Land (Nuclear Blast Records).Continue reading


Magnum Announce New Album and Book European Tour


Magnum have scheduled the release of a new studio album, titled Here Comes The Rain. Two lead singles are planned for release: “Blue Tango” (November 22nd) and “The Seventh Darkness” (January 03rd), with the album itself out on Steamhammer/SPV from January 12, 2024. Additionally, a n EU/UK tour has been scheduled to kick off in early April 2024. Find out more below.

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Music Friday New Rock and Metal Releases 8-25-23


 

Check out our preview of the new Rock and Metal albums releasing this week, on 8-25-2023!

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday New Rock and Metal Releases Preview 8-25-23


 

Check out our preview of the new Rock and Metal albums releasing this week, on 8-25-2023!

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: January 8th, 2021 New Music Releases


Purchase And Stream All The New Music Released Today!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Green Carnation – Leaves of Yesteryear


When Green Carnation, the progressive Norwegian sextet that gave birth to avant-Black pioneers In The Woods, split for the second time in 2007, no-one gave it a cat in hell’s chance of reformation. Yet the green (ahem) shots of recovery spawned with 2018’s live album Last Day of Darkness (Prophecy Productions), and here we are with the band’s sixth album Leaves of Yesteryear (Season of Mist), in what is the 30th anniversary of its formation.Continue reading