2012
After devastating stages internationally including the renowned Persistence tour around Europe as well as the Soundwave festival in Australia, New York hardcore legends BIOHAZARD have announced their return to Europe for a run of summer festivals!
The band is touring in support of the highly-acclaimed new album “Reborn In Defiance” which was released in January 2012. Additional summer dates will be announced shortly.
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will be teaming up with their fellow countrymen of RAUNCHY to kick off the “Electric March Over Europe” tour in May!
This will be the first of many MNEMIC tours to come related to the release of their new album “Mnemesis” that is scheduled to be unleashed in summer 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. Don’t miss the campaign of conquest of Denmark’s top metal forces – gather at one of the following shows.
Tourdates:
03.05. DK Lyngby - Templet
Swords won't protect you. In fact, nothing will protect you from the onslaught Huntress will unleash in North America beginning on 21 April.
The metal band will join DRAGONFORCE for a 16-show tour of the United States and Canada from 21 April to 11 May. Please see below for the list of tour dates.
Tourdates:
April, 21 USA - Worcester, MA / The Palladium
April, 22 USA - New York, NY / Gramercy Theatre
April, 23 USA - Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of the Living Arts
Kontrust will support Die Apokalyptischen Reiter on their upcoming dates in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Kontrust will promote their latest album "Second Hand Wonderland", which will be released on 27 April. Don't miss this great package and check the dates below!
The digital single "Sock 'n' Doll" is available now! The clip to the song can be viewed below.
Tourdates:
supporting DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
04.05.2012 DE - Lindau / Club Vaudeville
The talented Swedish stoner/doom/70s rock band, THE GRAVIATORS, will release the 7" single "Häxagram" on 27 April. "Häxagram" is an appetizer to their highly anticipated second full length, which is tentatively schedule for an August release.
The single includes "Häxagram" and the non-album track "Big Bust", which was exclusively recorded for this release last February. Order the SINGLE (available on PURPLE and GREEN vinyl) and the band's debut here! Watch the clip to "Back to the Sabbath" below!
Weblinks:
Lars Eric Mattsson is currently doing the final mix/master for "Relentless Fighter", the up-coming third album from Book Of Reflections. As previously reported the album features lead vocals from Carsten 'Lizard' Schulz (Evidence One, ex Domain) and Markku Kuikka (Status Minor).
The cover artwork (see above), masterfully done by Carl-Andre Beckston (Monowasp).
Tracklist:
01. Until the Day
02. Dance With the Devil
03. Angel Shed a Tear
The music world is buzzing with excitement about the forthcoming CD release by UK '80s music legends Martin Stephenson & The Daintees titled "California Star" on Gonzo MultiMedia. Much to the elation of his fans, in support of Martin's new release a tour of the UK is scheduled for April 2012. Martin is an outstanding singer and songwriter, whose career in music now stretches back over thirty years of critical acclaim and relentless touring.
With their new album less than a week away from being released A SOUND OF THUNDER have unveiled a new video for the song "Murderous Horde". "Out of the Darkness" is available for pre-order on Amazon.
In support of their upcoming release, A SOUND OF THUNDER have announced a string of North American tour dates, including a special CD release show and appearances with Sabaton and Virgin Steele. A complete list of dates can be found below.
The debut album by German hard rockers HARD RIOT, “Living on a Fast Lane”, is due to be released on April 10th, 2012.
HARD RIOT is Michael Gildner on vocals, Andreas Rockrohr on guitars, Mario Kleindienst on bass and Carmine Jaucci on drums. Their influences include AC/DC, Metallica and the Scorpions among others but their influences don’t stop here. These and many more are clearly evident throughout their music.
Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa and his ace touring band, have just added Wednesday 4th April 2012 at the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to his 2012 UK tour. To mark the news of this special Scottish show, Planet Rock will run a special ticket pre-sale from 9am on Wednesday November 30th via their official website: www.planetrock.com.
