Among progressive metal albums, few stir as much tension between anticipation and apprehension as a new release from Crimson Glory. Regarded as one of the genre’s most influential ’80s bands, the Florida-based group set high standards with their self-titled debut and the landmark follow-up, “Transcendence. ” While “Strange and Beautiful” proved to be a more… Continue Reading →
Rock icons Then Jerico are pleased to announce the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary 2026/27 Tour. The band will perform the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ in it’s entirety for these shows. Then Jerico lead singer, songwriter, producer, and sole original founder member Mark Shaw and his band will be playing venues and festivals across the UK.
Commencing at The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes on Thursday, 12th November 2026, this will be followed by dates at: Shiiine On Festival 2026 at Butlin’s Minehead; Parish in Huddersfield; Room 2 Glasgow; The Old Fire Station in Carlisle; and The Booking Hall, Dover. More dates may be added.
The tour then continues in January 2027 with dates at O2 Academy2 Liverpool, O2 Academy 3 Birmingham and then on 30th January 2027 at London’s Bush Hall.
‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary Tour 2026/27 is in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the release of the titular debut Then Jerico album which featured two Top 40 hits ‘Muscle Deep’ and ‘The Motive’ (the highest played single on BBC Radio One in 1987 and the band’s first Top 20 hit). The album was both critically and commercially successful worldwide, achieving Gold sales status in the U.K. and included two other Top 75 hit singles: ‘Let Her Fall’ and the band’s cover of Roxy Music’s ‘Prairie Rose’. The album was co-produced by Owen Davies and Mark Shaw.
Then Jerico achieved huge critical and commercial worldwide success in the 1980’s, gaining a dedicated worldwide following and building an international reputation for their legendary explosive live performances. Then Jerico’s second album ‘The Big Area (Outside) immediately achieved Gold and Platinum status. The album included Top 20 hit single ‘Big Area’ and two more Top 30 UK hits ‘What Does It Take?’ (featuring Belinda Carlisle) on backing vocals, and ‘Sugar Box’.
In 2024, Mark released a 4CD Boxed Set retrospective: Then Jerico – Before The Future’ on Cherry Red Records, entering the Official UK National Album Chart at No.50 and the Official UK National Independent Charts at No.21.
Then Jerico ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary Tour 2026/27:
Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Kent blues rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are pleased to announce their 2027 UK Headline Tour which includes their biggest London concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday February 27th.
The band are best known for their explosive live shows and their signature blend of 70’s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences. Guitarist Zac Schulze commands the punk intensity of Wilko Johnson, the blues rock finesse of Rory Gallagher, and the adrenaline-pumped rock presence of AC/DC’s Angus Young.
Over the past few years, the Kent-based trio have built a loyal following who are fans of their blistering, raw-to-the-bone live shows. They’ve toured the UK and Europe extensively and have supported the likes of Samantha Fish on several tours. Their explosive sound combines classic British R&B with punk urgency, first-class musicianship, and non-stop onstage excitement.
Released in September 2025, the band’s debut album Straight To It says it all. The trio doesn’t mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock’n’roll that grabs you by the throat.
Photo: Phil Honley
Guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn’t just his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a like-minded sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock’n’roll. Zac rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. The trio create a massive roar, without losing sight of what matters most, the songs.
The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s icons including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. Their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a nod to contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.
The Gang have made lasting impressions at festivals including Eric Clapton’s Crossroads, Planet Rock’s Winter End, Fairport’s Cropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.
Zac Schulze won “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed this by winning “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 and 2026. With sold-out concerts in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, the Zac Schulze Gang are the band to watch.
VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #449 HERE This week’s DigiMag is packed full of goodness, starting with our sensational featured cover interview with the enigmatic Benji Webb from Skindred, talking about the band’s new album You Got This as well as their September tour of Australia. We also found time to chat with Vomitory, Saec6, H.E.A.T and […]