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INTERVIEW - Harry White, Managing Director of Hammerdown Festival

  Hammerdown Festival returns to Brighton, UK, on Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 20th, 2025, for two days of diverse rock and metal. We caught up with the festival director, Harry White, to learn more about the festival's origins, the 2025 edition, and its future. So, going back to the beginning, how did you come to form Hammerdown Festival in 2014 and what inspired you to do this? Is it something you always planned on doing? I had seen the big festival lineups like Download, Sonisphere and Bloodstock, and it all looked amazing. Not only did you get to basically go on a camping holiday for a week, but you also got excellent value for money… rather than spending £60 seeing your favourite band with 2 supports, you could spend £200 and see 30 or 40 bands! One year at Download, I pushed myself to see as many bands as possible. I saw 52! You can’t beat that. So for me, it seemed like the dream way to see all my favourite bands in one place. I’d always used online templates to “ma...
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BRUCE DICKINSON MORE BALLS TO PICASSO REWORKED ALBUM OUT JULY 25TH

  In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honour of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares, and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied its irreverent title by solidifying Dickinson’s reputation as a serious solo artist. His first record with collaborator Roy Z, and recorded with Z’s band Tribe Of Gypsies, it went through various iterations before its release, produced by Shay Baby. The original album included a number of classic tracks and live favourites from Dickinson including the singles ‘Tears Of The Dragon’ and ‘Shoot All The Clowns’, alongside the much-loved epic ‘Laughing In The Hiding Bush’, which was the original title for the album. Yet despite its positive reception at the time, it never quite captured Dickinson’s original vision which was even more expansive in scope and ambit...

Skindred announce THE DETOUR autumn headline tour dates

  Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have today announced THE DETOUR a series of UK headline dates for autumn 2025. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 11th June at 10am and will be available via https://skindred.net/#live Regarding the tour drummer Arya Goggin says, “We as a band are extremely conscientious about venturing outside of just the major UK cities to spread the Skindred sound. This October the “Detour” is our attempt to do just that. As a band we love to play live, but there are so many amazing towns and cities with fantastic venues across the country that get forgotten and need to be supported. That’s where our “Detour” comes in! We can’t wait to head back out across the UK this October on our “Detour.” See you there!” 2024 was a whirlwind for the rock icons. Having shot straight to No.2 in the Official UK Albums Chart with their eighth album Smile the previous summer, the four piece went on to receive the Best Alternative Music Act Award at the MOBOs, and won Best UK Act a...

Alice Cooper - Original Band Announces Exclusive Event at London's Union Chapel

  In celebration of their historic reunion and the release of their first studio album in over 50 years, “The Revenge of Alice Cooper” (out July 25 via earMUSIC), the original Alice Cooper group will appear for a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive live event at London’s Union Chapel on Wednesday, July 24, 2025. Presented by earMUSIC in cooperation with Rough Trade, this intimate evening will be hosted by none other than the legendary Sir Tim Rice and is limited to just 900 fans. The event will include an exclusive first-listen album playback, a deep-dive interview with the band, and a rare audience Q&A. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 11 at 10:00am BST via Rough Trade’s website , with both general admission tickets and bundles that include the new album available for purchase. A special commemorative print will also be included with each ticket. Event Details Date:Wednesday, July 24, 2025 Venue:Union Chapel, London Time:18:00–21:30 BST Capacity: 900 Schedule: – 18:00 Doors Open...

Buried In Bermuda Release New Single & Video 'Torment'

  Brit riff merchants, BURIED IN BERMUDA, have dropped their tantalising new single and video, 'Torment' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtsQRVKbc8E You can listen to the band over at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bFOTKsewvxrUZWshXc8wC Though the early seeds of BURIED IN BERMUDA were sown in 2021, it’s the last twelve months that have really seen the Bristolians grow from strength to strength. The British heavy alt-rock crew have sold out their hometown shows, undertaken multiple UK tours, and have released a glut of engrossing singles which have massively appeased new fans, followers, and industry tastemakers. Drawing from an array of influences, BURIED IN BERMUDA take from the world of metal, grunge, hardcore and metalcore, and unleash a barrage of fierce riffs, soaring vocals, and tight rhythms. All of this is wrapped around thought-provoking and evocative lyrics. Featuring Kyle Needham (Rhythm Guitar), Gilles Macey (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Alex Bowyer (Drums), ...

Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway Announce First New Album Since 2018, 'Addicted To The Violence' out July 18 & Release Single 'Killing Spree'

  Fresh off the heels of System Of A Down’s triumphant sold out South American stadium tour, Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway returns today with a new song and music video.    “Killing Spree” heralds the arrival of the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist’s anxiously awaited third full-length Scars On Broadway album, ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE, out July 18. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE Check out the video for "Killing Spree" below: . Holding nothing back, “Killing Spree” sets the tone for this new chapter with provocative lyrics and an uncompromising, yet undeniable delivery – preparing us for an album that refuses to shy away from uncomfortable truths. “It’s a taboo topic people might be afraid to talk about,” Malakian says of “Killing Spree.” “Kids have rebelled forever. Mental disorders have always been there too. In the last 15 years, we’ve seen a generation that will walk into school and kill other students. I’m not glamorizing or advocating it. I’m just saying, ‘The ...

BUSH enters “The Land Of Milk And Honey” with new single and music video release

  With “The Land Of Milk And Honey,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock legends BUSH return, delivering the incendiary first single from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Watch the music video for 'The Land Of Milk And Honey' below: Blistering and poetic, “The Land of Milk and Honey” delivers a visceral punch, fusing raw emotion with unflinching social commentary. Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron (Godsmack, Bad Omen, Panic! At The Disco), the track stands as a defiant anthem of resistance - personal and political - examining the illusion of freedom in a world ruled by power, obsession, and disconnection. With its searing lyrics, electrified energy, and unrelenting urgency, the song captures the razor's edge between survival and surrender, where fire smolders and love teeters. On the single, Gavin Rossdale shares: “The Land of Milk and Honey” is a wild ride into the heart of the new record, I Beat Loneliness. It’s bu...

SYLOSIS release video for 'Soured Ground' + limited vinyl run of 'The Path' EP

  Storming metal unit SYLOSIS have released the video for the vitriolic 'Soured Ground', taken from their most recent EP, The Path. The band have also announced a limited vinyl run of the EP which can be purchased now from https://sylosis.bfan.link/the-path On the release of the new video, the band comments: "Following the success of The Path, it was clear that we had to immortalise these songs on some form of physical media. We knew the songs were strong, but did not expect them to connect with people the way that have. In light of this, we have a very limited pressing of the EP in coke bottle green with custom etching. The finished product is stunning and we can't wait to share it with you. To further celebrate the release, we shot a new video for the song Soured Ground. This was the obvious choice for the video after seeing all the fan feedback. We have a limited number of signed vinyl available on our webstore and on tour in Europe this month. Be sure to grab yours...