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Front Line Assembly are set to release their first album in almost six years on Feb 8th. Having rejoined the group in 2016 in a touring capacity, ‘Wake Up The Coma’ also marks the studio return to FLA of Rhys Fulber, thus reuniting him with founder member Bill Leeb in the duo line-up that has already made so many classic electronic records together.

Band Of Friends - the long running musical memorial to guitar maestro Rory Gallagher which has featured many of the Irishman's former bandmates - have announced that their upcoming UK Tour will go ahead as planned, and will be dedicated to the memory of the group's drummer, Ted McKenna, who sadly and suddenly passed away a few weeks ago. In particular Band Of Friends' show at Oran Mor in McKenna's hometown of Glasgow will be a special tribute to the legendary sticksman.

One of the most talked about idependant record labels in the world today, Golden Robot Records, are celebrating a great start to 2019 with the signing of iconic guitarist Gilby Clarke. The six stringer is best known for his stint in Guns N Roses after replacing Izzy Stradlin during the band's Use Your Illusion era in the early 1990s. Aside from this he has had a sterling career and will release 'The Gospel Truth' - his first solo album in 15 years - via Golden Robot later this year.

Known for melding hip-hop with electro-funk and R&B, Lophiile (Tyler Acord) has made a name for himself globally as a go-to producer for the new generation of breaking artists (Goldlink, H.E.R., Ray Blk), as well as a member of London-based trio Radiant Children, who released their debut EP TRYIN’ in 2018, described by Clash Magazine as “the breath of fresh air that we need” and championed by BBC Radio 1xtra presenter Jamz Supernova.

New Jersey's rock/pop-noir artist Shayfer James released a new EP titled Hope And A Hand Grenade today. A dramatic and diverse mix of captivating tunes, he seamlessly weaves between soft-spoken ballads and uptempo social anthems. Combining dark, poetic lyrics and swaggering melodies, James enamors audiences in an emotional and moving performance.

Passionate punk singer Louise Distras is teaming up with rowdy steampunk group The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing on their Decade of Regression 10th anniversary UK tour this Spring.

Award-winning blues guitarist Samantha Fish has announced London-based band Curse Of Lono as special guests on her UK Tour this May. The trek will comprise 12 dates, kicking off on May 7th at the Sage 2 in Gateshead and running through to the 19th May at The Brook in Southampton.

Last Friday saw the release of ’The New Normal’, the latest solo album by former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts. Not only does his former boss sing on the new single taken from it, ’Beginning Of The End’, but Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy also joins in the fun….and they both co-star with Roberts in the song's cinematic video. The mini–action movie sees the trio wreaking all sorts of havoc together while singing the propulsive cut.

Michael Rother will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his seminal album ‘Sterntaler’ with a concert at Under the Bridge in West London on Friday April 5th 2019. Joined by Hans Lampe on drums and Franz Bargmann on guitar, Rother will perform his acclaimed second solo record ‘Sterntaler’ in full alongside a selection of cuts from his recordings with NEU! and Harmonia.

Semaphore's new single and music video "Unreliable" provides a close scrutiny of modern interpersonal relationships. From confronting the emotional games often played in dating, to the hurt of unrequited friendships, it explores the anxieties of being surrounded, yet so often alone, even in a place such as New York City. Blending post-shoegaze, alternative rock, and pop-punk influences, "Unreliable" provides a catchy hook and melody, but resonates deep in its content.

Swedish provocateur Ängie has returned with her brand new single ‘IDGAF’. The song is the first taste of new music following the release of her massively acclaimed debut album Suicidal Since 1995 last year.

London-based Spanish pop sensation Gizmo Varillas will support acclaimed Brazilian singer-songwriter and actor Seu Jorge next month for his much anticipated UK orchestral debut of ‘The Life Aquatic – Tribute to David Bowie’ show with The Heritage Orchestra, which is taking place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Friday 8th February.

Robert Earl Keen was inducted into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, on January 17, 2019, during a festive ceremony which included dinner and drinks at the World’s Largest Honky-Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas.

 The multi-Grammy-winning superstar will perform at Blenheim Palace in June and The Love Supreme Jazz Festival in East Sussex in July.

In 1996 upstart rock outsiders Skunk Anansie released the single ‘Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)', taken from their second album Stoosh. Written by vocalist Skin following a tough breakup it instantly became a fan favourite and was a Top 20 hit across Europe, reaching no.13 in the UK charts, even hitting no.1 in both Iceland and Switzerland.

British metal outfit The Raven Age are set for a triumphant 2019 with the release of their eagerly anticipated second album Conspiracy, out March 8^th via Corvid Records.

Australian rockers Electric Mary have announced their new studio album 'Mother' which will be released on Friday 15th February via Listenable Records. The album follows the release of the thunderous single Woman, for which you can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=NTUZxgs5qLw

As part of their continuing 30th Anniversary celebrations - which most recently saw them include a special show at the iconic 100 Club in London as part of their UK tour - Brighton-based punk rockers Levellers have announced an exciting competition for fans to win a five day recording session at Metway Studios in the band's hometown. The studio is owned by the band, and past artists who have recorded there have included Nick Cave, Royal Blood, Orbital and Sleeper as well as the group themselves.  

Burning Rain, the group founded by guitarist Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Revolution Saints, ex-Whitesnake, Dio) and vocalist Keith St. John (Montrose, Kingdom Come), have announced they will release their second album on March 22nd via Frontiers Music srl. Face The Music is the group's fourth album, the follow up to 2013's Epic Obsession.

Midlands-based hard rockers Vega will kick off their 2019 as support to US legends Skid Row on their UK Tour. The trek will comprise four theater shows and two festival dates, kicking off at Manchester's O2 Ritz on January 22nd and continuing through to the 2nd February where the tour will wind up with sets at the Frontiers Festival at Birmingham's O2 Institute.