Sid Vicious – ‘Sid Lives’ (Jungle Records)

Sid Vicious – ‘Sid Lives’ (Jungle Records)

Sid Vicious ‘Sid Lives!’  A limited edition 2LP in blood-splattered coloured vinyl for the UK’s RSD Black Friday. A double-LP of four of Sid’s last ever shows, featuring 39 tracks. Sure, the quality is mixing desk minus and I’m sure the purists have already called the punk rock police on me for daring to even give platitudes to such a record. But, and that’s a bit, but it is so much more a document of the end of Sid and what might have been sure, there might be some Steve Dior shenanigans with overdubs, but the original material isn’t the best quality anyway. Be grown up and put that to one side. What I will say is this is a fascinating document of a snapshot in time about one of the most iconic punks of the first wave, and a moment in time that is a fascinating story, regardless of it being a cartoon or done to death, it’s still a fascinating story.

The gatefold sleeve has a comprehensive, detailed 8,000-word Sid timeline together with Steve Dior’s eyewitness Sid story. and whilst the font might be small fo rold punk rockers eyesight these days its well worth a read, and let’s be honest the band he assembled were world class and had they been able to mature or ferment, they might well have come up with some remarkable music becuase one fact is that Sid could hold a tune much better than he could play th eBass guitar and the likes of Nolan holding down the rhythm in the engine room he was in exceptionally good hands. Killer Kane might have been the only Bass player to hold a candle to Vicious. The songs they chose to cover were real top pop picks, and whatever the purists say about old Sidney, he had exceptional taste in music.

You get thirty-nine tracks for your RSD bucks, and the essay on the inner sleeve sadly just twelve days after these shows in NYC, Nancy’s life was ended in mystery and Sid’s life was thrown into the blender, which he never recovered from. As a snapshot of time and a record of what might have been, this is well worth having. A shambolic ‘Something Else’ married to a snotty ‘Belsen Was A Gas’ is worth it alone. Ramones, Stooges and Thunders tunes a plenty were the staple of Sid’s repertoire and what a trio of bands to borrow from. Rest in peace, Sid. May this be the definitive record of a moment in time. Now to barricade myself in before the punk police arrive.

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Avalanche – Down For The Count

Avalanche – Down For The Count

The Next Big Noise from Down Under!

Avalanche release new single“Down for the Count” and announce album Armed To The Teeth to be released February 13th, 2026 via MGM

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AVALANCHE, Australia’s own Rock N’ Roll Hard Rock Powerhouse drop knockout new single “Down for the Count“ set to shake up the Rock World!

Prepare to be blown away by ‘Down For The Count’, the new single from Australia’s hottest Hard Rock band AVALANCHE that will hit ya like a haymaker! Fresh off announcing they’ll be supporting Aussie rock royalty AIRBOURNE on tour across Europe and the UK and leading into their debut album Armed to the Teeth to be released on February, 13th 2026 – Avalanche bring you a song for the fighters!

This track delivers an unrelenting blast of pure rock fury, showcasing Aussie rock at its finest.  It’s the ultimate fighter’s anthem about getting back up when life hits hard and fighting ‘til the last bell! With perhaps their catchiest riff to date, this track features a knockout, ear-worm guitar riff, vocals strong enough to strip paint off the walls and the ultimate sing along chorus to chant along too in the pub or the stadium alike!

With a music video shot both in a boxing ring; and on tour in Japan, this song will have you up, dancing and going out swinging!

Since their emergence from a steel factory in 2018, Australia’s husband & wife led, hard rock powerhouse AVALANCHE (Veronica & Steven Campbell, Blake Poulton, Bon Lowe) have taken the world by storm. Headlining tours and festivals across Australia, Japan, Taiwan & New Caledonia, and sharing stages with rock titans like Nashville Pussy, Buckcherry, Fozzy, Rose Tattoo, Jesse Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal) & more, along with winning Australia’s largest live original band competition; Passport To Airlie – Avalanche has solidified their reputation for explosive performances and raw, unfiltered Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Their relentless drive has earned them international acclaim, with 2026 set to be their biggest year yet. They will release their debut album Armed to the Teeth on Feb 13, touring it across Europe & The UK supporting Australian rock legends Airbourne, followed by Rock The Boat where they will play alongside Rock royalty Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Phil X (Bon Jovi), James Lomenzo (Megadeth) & more.

Produced by Grammy-nominated, ARIA award-winning producer Steve James, Avalanche’s sonic assault has resonated globally, earning airplay on influential stations like Triple M, Kerrang!, Planet Rock, and publications such as Classic Rock, Rolling Stone and more.

Their signature sound and hectic touring schedule continue to win new fans worldwide. Get ready to be swept away by the sheer power of Avalanche.

From frontman Steven Campbell on the album: 

“‘Armed To The Teeth’ has been over 2 years in the making, it is quite literally our blood, sweat and beers! And now to be touring it around Europe & UK with our biggest childhood heroes Airbourne is an absolute dream come true! 

The album name was actually inspired by (Airbourne’s) Joel O’Keffee; after sending him the masters, he very excitedly called us saying the track ‘Armed To The Teeth’ was one of the best new rock songs he’s ever heard, even comparing it to AC/DC’s ‘Let There Be Rock’ and that it would be a killer album name! For a riff that Veronica wrote when she was 16 and listening to Airbourne, it was the ultimate praise and utterly unreal, so we just had to go with it!

We can’t wait to get this out there, rock with ya’s around the world and get ya’s all armed to the teeth with us!”

AVALANCHE LIVE:


2025:

NOV 22 Australia, Sydney, The Loft

Avalanche supporting Airbourne on the Gutsy European Tour 2026:

FEB 14 Germany, Hamburg, Georg Elser Halle

FEB 16 Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivoli Vrendenburg


FEB 17 Luxembourg, Luxexpo

FEB 20 Germany, Cologne, Palladium

FEB 21 France, Paris, Zenith

FEB 24 UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy

FEB 25 UK, Manchester, Academy

FEB 28 UK, London, Roundhouse

MAR 2 UK, Norwich, UEA

MAR 3 UK, Southampton, Guildhall

OCT 25 – NOV 1 Australia & New Caledonia, ROCK THE BOAT Cruise 

W/ Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Phil X (Bon Jovi), James Lomenzo of (Megadeth) & more

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Gary Moore – BMG Reissues

Gary Moore – BMG Reissues

BMG Announces Reissues of Four Classic Gary Moore albums on vinyl and CD 

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BMG and Gary Moore will reissue four beloved titles from the legendary guitarist’s catalogue Ian 2026: the studio albums Old New Ballads Blues (2006), Close As You Get (2007), and Bad For You Baby (2008), along with the live album Live at Bush Hall (2014, recorded in 2007). 

All titles will be available on CD from 27th February, with each release also presented on double vinyl, arriving 24th April.

Old New Ballads Blues, Gary Moore’s 15th solo album, continued his exploration of the blues with a mix of classic blues tracks—written by legends such as Otis Rush and Willie Dixon—and his own original compositions. The album also features Don Airey on keyboards.

One year later, Close As You Get was released, reuniting Moore with his former Thin Lizzy bandmate, drummer Brian Downey, who performed on every track. Stripped down and raw, the album finds Moore delving as close to purist, traditional blues as he had ever ventured.

Released in 2008, Bad For You Baby is Moore’s seventeenth solo album and the final studio album released during his lifetime. It leans toward the hard-rock-infused blues style he had embraced in previous years and includes covers of two songs strongly associated with Muddy Waters. The album also features standout collaborations with Cassie Taylor and Otis Taylor. Gary Moore passed away on 6 February 2011.

Concluding this group of reissues is the live album Live at Bush Hall. Recorded in 2007 at an intimate, invitation-only show promoting Close As You Get, the 13-song set once again pairs Moore with drummer Brian Downey. Thin Lizzy’s “Don’t Believe a Word” is the only Lizzy track to make it into the setlist and the performance features rare live versions of several songs, including Chuck Berry’s “30 Days,” the self penned “Trouble at Home,” and Sonny Boy Williamson’s “Eyesight to the Blind.”

Gary Moore rocked the worlds of blues and rock with his virtuoso guitar playing and soulful voice. Best known for his evocative solo hits Parisienne Walkways and Still Got the Blues, as well as his on-and-off membership in Thin Lizzy, Moore’s solo career comprises more than twenty albums. Throughout the 1980s, he rose through the rock hierarchy, but ultimately turned his back on what he regarded as the empty flash of metal and returned to his true passion—the blues—where, ironically, he achieved his greatest commercial success with his blues albums of the 1990s and 2000s.

Alongside leading his own bands throughout a successful solo career, Gary Moore played with some of the greatest names in rock and blues, both live and on record, including George Harrison, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Greg Lake, B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, and many others. Widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish musicians of all time, Moore was honoured by both Gibson and Fender with signature guitars. The Northern Irish star remains celebrated as one of the finest guitarists in music history.

To pre-order the albums released on CD on 27th February, and on vinyl on 24th April go to: https://gary-moore.lnk.to/releases

Descendents – I Don’t Want To Grow Up reissue

Descendents – I Don’t Want To Grow Up reissue

Org Music is proud to announce the reissue of I Don’t Want To Grow Up, the landmark second album from legendary punk pioneers Descendents, arriving November 21, 2025. The reissue is available across formats—LP, CD, and cassette—alongside a special Punk Note LP edition featuring alternate packaging.

This release marks the second instalment in Org Music’s ongoing reissue campaign with Descendents, who recently reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. Following the acclaimed reissue of Milo Goes To College, this new edition brings fresh attention to one of the band’s most beloved albums—arriving just in time for its 40th anniversary.

Originally released in 1985 on New Alliance Records, the label founded by Minutemen’s D. Boon and Mike Watt, I Don’t Want To Grow Up was recorded after vocalist Milo Aukerman returned from college. It also marked the first of two albums to feature guitarist Ray Cooper. With brighter melodies and sharper hooks than its predecessor, the record helped the band avoid the dreaded sophomore slump while cementing their status as one of punk’s most influential voices.

Among the many formats, fans will find a standout: a limited Punk Note edition designed by John Yates (Stealworks). Inspired by the iconic Blue Note jazz label artwork of Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, these reimagined covers bring a bold, visual reinterpretation of punk history. The Punk Note series began with Org Music’s celebrated Bad Brains reissues, and continues here with deluxe case-wrapped jackets and new liner notes by BrooklynVegan senior editor Andrew Sacher.

The reissue is available in the following variants:

Widely Available Formats:

  • Black LP
  • “Banana Peel” LP
  • Punk Note Edition (Black Vinyl)
  • CD
  • Cassette (Yellow)

Limited / Exclusive Variants:

  • Punk Note Edition (Transparent Yellow LP) — Org Music Exclusive
  • “Oxblood Docs” LP — Descendents Exclusive
  • Ocean LP — BrooklynVegan
  • Pink LP — Zia Records Exclusive
  • Green Bay LP — 1-2-3-4-GO! Records
  • Bubble Gum LP — Going Underground Records & Seasick Records Exclusive
  • Black LP with Exclusive Obi Strip — Celebrated Summer Records
  • Purple Swirl Cassette — Tapehead City Exclusive

With I Don’t Want To Grow Up, Descendents sharpened their signature mix of melody and urgency, laying down a blueprint that countless punk bands would follow. Forty years later, the album still feels raw, relatable, and essential—now reintroduced in a definitive reissue that honors its enduring legacy.

More reissues are on deck. The campaign will continue with Enjoy!, ALL, Bonus Fat, and beyond—each release overseen by the band themselves, ensuring the music is presented exactly as they intend.

This effort isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s about preserving the work, honouring the intent behind it, and opening the door for a new generation to discover one of punk’s most influential catalogues.

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IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS: WICKED COOL RECORDS DROPS ALL-STAR HOLIDAY COMPILATION DECEMBER 5TH

IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS: WICKED COOL RECORDS DROPS ALL-STAR HOLIDAY COMPILATION DECEMBER 5TH

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🎄 WICKED COOL RECORDS PRESENTS: IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS! 🎄

Turn up the tinsel and crank the cheer—Wicked Cool Records is stuffing your stocking with It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas, an all-killer, no-filler holiday compilation guaranteed to supercharge your season. Arriving December 5th, 2025, this digital release brings together the label’s finest rock ’n’ rollers, soul shakers, and power-pop firecrackers for a festive blowout like no other. Every track has been freshly polished and remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering, ensuring the whole record shines as bright as your holiday lights.

Leading the sleigh, The Empty Hearts kick things off with the sparkling, big-hearted anthem “Christmastime,” setting the perfect tone for a celebration bursting with hooks and holiday spirit.

Arriving one week before the full compilation, Jessie Wagner gifts fans an early present with her soulful, timeless new single “Christmas With Me” (featuring Rocco of the Snow)—out November 28. Warm, rich, and instantly classic, the track sets the stage for the collection’s blend of style, swagger, and holiday glow.

Feeling a little naughty this year? Punk-glam rascals WYLDLIFE deliver the rowdy, razor-sharp “Another NY Christmas (Piss the Season),” while Prima Donna doubles down on the glitter and grit with the irresistible stomp of “Gimme Christmas.”

Surf’s up next with Kurt Baker’s sun-splashed “Christmas in the Sand (Mistletoe Mix),” before garage-rock legends The Woggles tear through the wild and woolly “Santa’s Coming (Ho Ho Ho).” Ryan Hamilton follows with a wink and a smirk on his playful spin of the classic country kiss-off “To Heck with Ole Santa Claus.”

Rock royalty arrives in style as Steve Conte—joined by John Conte—puts a gritty, heartfelt stamp on “Father Christmas,” while Soraia unleashes a fierce and fiery rendition of “Santa Claus.” For those craving vintage flair, The Chesterfield Kings gift a cool, stylish take on “White Christmas.”

The celebration winds down on the perfect note as pop-punk sweethearts The Dollyrots raise glasses and voices with a bright, joyous version of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Packed with attitude, energy, and pure holiday joy, It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas is your new seasonal staple—whether you’re decking the halls, hitting the road, or throwing a snow-day dance party.

Jessie Wagner’s “Christmas With Me” arrives November 28.
Unwrap the full album digitally on December 5—and keep the spirit wild all winter long. 🎁🎸🌟

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Massive Wagons -New Single & Video

Massive Wagons -New Single & Video

‘Everywhere We Go’,

New Record & Management Deals in Germany and Announce 2026 UK Tour Dates.  
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  “EVERYWHERE WE GO”


Lancaster’s finest rock export, Massive Wagons, release their brand-new single and video “Everywhere We Go” today, Friday 14th November. The track, packed with the band’s trademark energy and stadium-sized hooks, comes accompanied by a video filmed at the Iconic Winter Gardens in Morecambe.

 The single is a celebration of everything Massive Wagons stand for, big riffs, bigger choruses, and a sense of community that runs through everything they do.

 Guitarist Adam Thistlethwaite comments on the track “We wanted it to sound huge wherever it’s played… radio, kitchen, or concert hall. Matt O’Grady completely understood that and nailed the energy in the mix.”

 Vocalist Barry Mills adds “Everywhere We Go is one of those songs you just know will go off live… big chorus, big energy, it’s built for the stage.”

 
 The release signals a bold new era for Massive Wagons, building on their growing success across Europe with powerful new partnerships in Germany as they announce signing to Reaper Entertainment for their next album and join forces with Brainstorm Music Marketing in Germany, cementing their presence on the European rock scene.

 Flori from Reaper Entertainment comments: “Massive Wagons” are one of the most exciting rock bands in the UK and among the most promising and exciting rock acts worldwide. We are thrilled to help them achieve, in other countries, the level of recognition and success they have already earned in the UK. Their energy, authenticity, and passion make them a perfect fit for our label, and we look forward to supporting them as they reach new rock & metal fans around the world.”

 Deville adds: The Brainstorm Music Marketing team is excited working even closer now with Massive Wagons because their energy, grit, and honest rock spirit match exactly what we want to champion. They bring a loyal fanbase, a powerful live presence, and a clear creative identity. Partnering with them feels like joining a band already in forward motion, ready for bigger stages and bolder steps.”

 To mark the occasion, the song will also be released as an exclusive 7-inch vinyl single, limited to 500 copies worldwide. The vinyl will be available on tour at the merch stand and can be pre-ordered now via the official Reaper Entertainment shop HERE

 Manager Terri Chapman shares her excitement about the band’s next steps,
“Massive Wagons have never been a band to rest on their laurels. With fans always at the heart of everything they do, this partnership with Reaper Entertainment feels like the perfect next step. Reaper bring experience, integrity, and a genuine ‘fans-first’ ethos that mirrors the band’s own. We’re already deep into plans for the next album and it’s shaping up to be their strongest yet. The band’s momentum in the UK continues to build, and with our German partners at Brainstorm leading the charge overseas, in a country where the guys have spent years touring and building a loyal fanbase, everything feels perfectly aligned. This is a new era for Massive Wagons, and one that fans will definitely want to be part of.”

 Following their headline set at Planet Rockstock and European Headline tour this December, Massive Wagons will release a live album in March 2026 via Earache Records, captured during their sold-out homecoming show at Lancaster University’s Great Hall, the venue’s first rock concert in over 40 years. This is available to Pre-Order here

 Looking ahead, the band have just announced their UK headline ‘Everywhere We Go’ Tour for April–May 2026, hitting towns and cities across the country.

Tickets are available here.

Barry Mills sums it up best: “We’re hitting the road again back on our home turf in the UK for 2026, loud, hard, and unapologetically Massive Wagons! No agenda, no gimmicks just rock ’n’ roll in your face. Grab a ticket, it’s gonna be chaos.”

2025
 28.11.2025 – Trecco Bay  UK (Planet Rockstock)
BLOOD & BONE EU TOUR – 2025
 29.11.2025 – Kortrijk, Belgium (DVG Club)
 01.12.2025 – München, Germany (Backstage Halle) 
 02.12.2025 – Stuttgart, Germany (Im Wizemann) 
 04.12.2025 – Haarlem, Netherlands (Patronaat) 
 05.12.2025 – Paris, France (Le Backstage by The Mill) 
 06.12.2025 – Essen, Germany (Weststadthalle) 
 08.12.2025 – Hannover, Germany (Musikzentrum) 
 09.12.2025 – Berlin, Germany (Frannz Club) 
 10.12.2025 – Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Das Bett) 
 12.12.2025 – Lübeck, Germany (Rider’s Café) 
 13.12.2025 – Wissen, Germany (kulturWERK Wissen) 

2026: 
 07.02.2026 Warrington,UK, (Parr Hall) Full Nelson Show
EVERY WHERE WE GO UK TOUR – 2025
 17.04.2026 – Norwich, Epic Studios
 18.04.2026 – Leicester, O2 Academy
 19.04.2026 – Holmforth, The Picturedrome
 23.04.2026 – Aberdeen, The Tunnels
 24.04.2026 – Middlesbrough, Empire
 25.04.2026 – Hull, The Welly
 30.04.2026 – Margate, Dreamland
 01.05.2026 – Exeter, Phoenix
 02.05.2026 – Gloucester, Guildhall

 Tickets: https://www.massivewagons.com/live

The track is available now on all digital platforms:
https://lnk.to/EverywhereWeGo

 Website: https://www.massivewagons.com
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massivewagons/

Wonk Unit – Live At Balter Festival 2025 (NBQ Records)

Wonk Unit – Live At Balter Festival 2025 (NBQ Records)

Twenty-two songs in just under an hour with loads of Wonk Bollocks in between on hipster cassette live in the raw at Balter Festival is exactly the live album you never knew you wanted to hear. If you’re fully Wonked up, you know the drill and you know exactly how fuckin ridiculously good these chaps are live. They most certainly have the receipts when it comes to an hour-long set of absolute bangers. Led by Alex, they are a mish-mash of punk rock, new wave, with down-to-earth lyrics and song subjects as Alex lifts the veil from your eyes as to what some of the songs are about, and if you have a favourite song, it’s probably played on this here live set.

The band’s second live album doesn’t make them Pink Floyd or anything, but it does show how many top tunes they have and how bloody tight they are live. Whilst it’s on hipster tape, you do get a download of the show, which is nice for those of you who no longer own a Walkman and are no longer wired for sound. Wonk are a ferocious live band and songs like ‘Nan’ are on fire, but when they shake it up and play songs like ‘Horses’, they gallop (sorry) along as well as the gonzo frantic ‘Disco Fever’, but it’s the classics ‘Go Easy’ where they really cut loose as well as the poetic and on point ‘Kings Road Sporting HEroes’ that cement their status as one of the finest live bands around and if you do get the chance to take in a performance then I strongly sugegst you do so. Hell, they even end the set with a personal favourite of mine, ‘Silly Voices’.

Head over and pick up a copy whilst they are still available and bask in the glory of a full flight Wonk Unit taking no prisoners with their superb punk rock n roll. Buy It!

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Author: Dom Daley

Graham Bonnet Band- ‘Lost In Hollywood Again’ (Live) [Frontiers Records]

Graham Bonnet Band- ‘Lost In Hollywood Again’ (Live) [Frontiers Records]

What can you say about one of the most legendary voices of Rock that hasn’t been said before – not much, but I will say that Graham Bonnet and his band, the imaginatively monickered Graham Bonnet Band, are soon to be releasing a new live album that celebrates and commemorates Graham’s voice as one of the most recognisable in rock. Up there with Ronnie James Dio and only a few others. This album is a touching, yet relevant showcase of what the 77-year-old singer can do.

Recorded back in August 2024, at the famous Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, the Graham Bonnet Band rocked and rolled, and it has all been captured here on this the Lost In Hollywood Again album.

Opening with ‘Eyes of the World’, then straight into ‘All Night Long’ – you know that this band mean business and for the 16 song setlist – prove that class doesn’t age and only gets better with time.

‘Love’s No Friend’, ‘Making Love’ and ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ are up next, while many would keep the hits until last – Graham and band acerbate a confidence that is rarely seen these days.

Now would be a great time to introduce the band that is captured live here – Obviously, you know Graham Bonnet on the vocals, but the band, who are made up of Conrado Pesinato on guitars, Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass, Alessandro Bertoni on the Keyboards and Francis Cassol on drums. This band have clearly reinvigorated Graham, and the audience must have been in their oils as the music washed over them.

However, up next – poses the age-old question of the live album and should guitar/keyboard/drums solos should be included. I’m of the opinion that they should, as it gives the listener the time for a toilet break, just like they do in the live setting. Wasting no time, the band kick straight into ‘Lazy’ and then ‘Imposter’. Which again only highlights how good a voice Graham still possesses.

The closing gambit of this live album is another lesson in Rock N Roll greatness. How can anyone argue that the following cluster of songs is nothing short of brilliance – ‘Night Games’, ‘Into The Night’, Assault Attack’, Too Young To Die, Too Drunk To Live’ and ‘Lost In Hollywood’.

While albums like this will undoubtedly gain the artist some new fans, it is clearly a love letter to the OG fans and a record that deserves to be heard and played loud.

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Author: Dave Prince

Ash – Sin City, Swansea 16.11.25

Ash – Sin City, Swansea 16.11.25

It’s been a while since I last saw Ash live, which happened to be this very venue on their A to Z tour, even though they played support just down the road in the Arena, but as support to The Darkness. The middle of November, and it’s barely jumper weather outside, but in the packed, large room of Sin City, it’s like a sauna as the band takes to the sticky stage to rock the house for the next ninety minutes. The band walks onstage to the triumphant strains of ‘Zarathustra’ before launching into the new album’s Graham Coxon co-written single ‘Fun People’, which, to be fair, is met with the enthusiasm of their greatest hits, which is nice and gives the band energy right from the off.

In a bold move, the band play eight songs from the new album ‘AD Astra’, which, to be fair, is an excellent album, and the band sounds like they’re loving handing over the opening part of the set with so many new songs Tims guitar sounds crisp and front and centre even when using the tapes for the keys and effects the focus is on the threepiece who are tight as a pack of rizlas tonight. ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ is the first of the “Hits” to be offered up to the very appreciative audience. The previous records ‘Race The Night’ gets its title track aired before ‘Arcadia’ makes an appearance. Then it’s big hitter mixed with New track mixed with deep cuts as the brand new shiny songs mix in very nicely with the old staple tracks like ‘Goldfinger’ , ‘Shining Light’, followed by the awesome ‘Oh Yeah’ makes for a stunning one two of the finest power pop alternative rock thing the UK has offered in many decades.

I’m still scratching my head as to the purpose of covering the Harry Belafonte track, but hey, if they like it, who am I to disagree but it was welcome to get on track with a glut of bangers from the ‘1977’ album as the minutes flew by, it was ‘Jack Names The Planets’ from ‘Trailer’ first to warm the pit up a bit (is it really that long ago when this was released) a real time capule of a song when Ash seemed like mainstays on the music shows of terestrial TV and MTV, it still sounded vibrant and fresh with that Bass rumble sounding massive.

Tim returned to the stage alone for a run-through ‘My Favourite Ghost’ before the other pair returned for a belter of a hat-trick to finish off another superb set from Downpatrick’s favourite sons ‘Kung Fu’, ‘Girl From Mars’ and ‘Bun Baby Burn’ are exactly what an encore should sound like. That was a mightily quick hour and a half, and once again a beaming Ash came, saw and conquered.

If you do get the chance to catch the band on this tour, let me tell you they are on form, and if it’s half as good as tonight, then you won’t be disappointed. Same time next year please guys.

Author: Dom Daley

Ash

Raven – No Life Til Leather

Raven – No Life Til Leather

POWERFUL UNFORGIVING COVER OF METALLICA’S 

‘METAL MILITIA’ OUT NOW FROM SILVER LINING MUSIC’S NO LIFE ‘TIL LEATHER – A TRIBUTE TO METALLICA’S KILL ‘EM ALL OUT THIS WEEK

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DATELINE: November 12th 2025 – Silver Lining Music release No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All this Friday, November 14th. The fourth single from the all-star compilation is from the pioneering heavy metal legends  Raven, the ear-splitting take on Metallica’s ‘Metal Militia’.

You can divide the history of heavy metal into two distinct chapters: ‘before Metallica’ and ‘after Metallica’. When the Four Horsemen galloped to the top of dozens of countries’ charts with their self-titled album in 1991, they became the new measuring stick for their genre, and their standard is one that no hard rockers since have matched, let alone outdone.

No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ’Em All unites Metallica’s favourites, their peers, and the generations that came next. Metallica’s first proper tour was with Raven in 1983, on the famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture. Thus, it is only fitting that   Raven feature on the album with their powerfully unapologetic rendition of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”. With unrelenting energy and raw precision, Raven channels the ferocity of the original while stamping their own unmistakable identity on the track — a bold statement that captures the spirit and intensity of the entire album.

“We are very happy and honoured to have been asked to be part of this awesome tribute to our old sparring partners,” comments co-founding lead vocalist and bassist John Gallagher. “Our cover version is many things, as you will hear… in the best tradition of the guys themselves, but I think we captured that Metallica “snarl”…. Especially by changing a few key elements! Features Mark on vocals, today all is revealed!”

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, re-imagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!

The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead, (three of Metallica’s favourite bands) are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s-who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible.

The first single, ‘The Four Horsemen’, a particularly confrontational cover by hard rockers The Almighty, which propelled the band to go back into the studio for the first time with the founding line-up since 1991, is out now. Watch/listen to ‘The Four Horsemen’ Here.

The second single ‘(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth’, is a monumental cover of Metallica’s instrumental epic by the legendary David Ellefson. Watch/ listen to ‘(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth’ Here – video by Pamela Parks, edit by Freakshot Film.

The third single ‘Seek & Destroy’, is a super-charged cover of the Metallica classic by thrash metal icons Testament. Watch/ listen to ‘Seek & Destroy’ Here – video by Freakshot Film.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence – and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!

“A project five years in the making, No Life ‘Till Leather, is more than a tribute, it’s a history lesson, a love letter, and a reaffirmation of heavy metal’s unbreakable spirit.” – FISTFUL OF MEAL

“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All has to be given extra attention simply due to the impressive list of bands and their equally astounding performances.” – METAL-TEMPLE

“I see it as a great tribute and an act of love towards a band that has now become immortal! And “Kill ‘Em All” isn’t just an album! It’s an institution! And we’re still here, with our fists raised, shouting: No life ’til leather!”  – CHAOSZINE

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All track-listing:

  1. Hit The Lights (Tailgunner)
  2. The Four Horsemen (The Almighty)
  3. Motorbreath (Soen)
  4. Jump In The Fire (Tygers Of Pan Tang)
  5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (David Ellefson)
  6. Whiplash (Motörhead)
  7. Phantom Lord (Saxon)
  8. No Remorse (Diamond Head)
  9. Seek & Destroy (Testament)
  10. Metal Militia (Raven)

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All will be available as a vinyl, CD, and on digital formats. Pre-order here

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