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Brijitte West & The Greenowskis announce self-titled album and share video for “Doin’ Alright”
Former NY Loose frontwoman Brijitte West has announced her return with a brand-new studio album, Brijitte West and the Greenowskis, arriving on 13th November 2026 via Rum Bar Records. Alongside the album reveal, West has shared the video for lead single “Doin’ Alright”. Tracked in Italy with an all-Italian line-up featuring Wilko Zanni (guitarist/vocalist with … Continue reading Brijitte West & The Greenowskis announce self-titled album and share video for “Doin’ Alright” -
OSMOND Shares New Single “SERVES YOU”
Melbourne alt-rock artist OSMOND shares “SERVES YOU,” the industrial-tinged title track from his upcoming 2027 album on Community -
Baffo d’Oro Release “Pain And Rain”
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Enter Shikari Drop Vital New Track ‘Higher Ground’
Enter Shikari have shared a little surprise in the form of a new track ‘Higher Ground’, their first since the release of new album ‘Lose Your Self’ back in the Spring.
The drop comes a week after the band revealed that as of December 31st 2027, the band will “fall dormant”. And even though such an announcement is surrounded by sadness, the release of this new track shows that they aren’t going away without leaving a mark.
Picking up where the sentiments at the heart of ‘Lose Your Self’ left off, whilst still feeling like it stands within its own void, ‘Higher Ground’ is a pulsating piece of positivity-laced chaos that the band crafts like nobody else. A gargantuan chorus, a few direct bars and plenty of electrical surges, it is pure Shikari in scope and sound.
Vocalist Rour Reynolds had this to say about the tune, stating, “Our music has often been about zooming out. Looking at the bigger picture on things gives us perspective, clarity, and often a strange calm in today’s relentless and difficult times. Higher Ground is about just how pivotal taking the broad perspective is. Whether in our personal lives or when looking at the biggest problems that humanity faces, we often gain clarity and see connections that were previously hidden when we find time to zoom out. The track was written during the recording sessions for Lose Your Self but felt like its own entity so was parked and finished off slowly over spring and summer this year.”
The band will be heading out on the road once more next month, with support coming from Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys. Here are all of the dates:
NOVEMBER03 – HAMBURG Sporthalle
04 – MUNICH Zenith
05 – LEIPZIG Haus Auensee
06 – DUSSELDORF Mitsubishi Electric Hall
07 – BERLIN Columbiahalle
10 – BRUSSELS Forest National
11 – TILBURG 013
13 – NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
14 – CARDIFF Utilita Arena
15 – HULL Connexin Live
18 – GLASGOW Hydro
19 – MANCHESTER Co-op Live
20 – LONDON Alexandra Palace
21 – LONDON Alexandra Palace
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Album review: BEFORE THE GOLD RUSH : An American Country Rock Anthology 1966-73 (3CD Boxset)
Cherry Red [Release date : 16.10.26] Another standout Cherry Red Anthology. One to add to an enjoyable series based on the storied history of American Rock. Not so long ago, we reviewed I See You Live On Love Street (Music … Continue reading The post Album review: BEFORE THE GOLD RUSH : An American Country Rock Anthology 1966-73 (3CD Boxset) appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.
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Reviews: Eternal, Exile Of Heaven, Thy Legacy, Apöcalypse A.D. (Matt Bladen)
Eternal – Conspiracy Of Warheads (Floga Records)
Conspiracy Of Warheads, now that’s an album title Dave Mustaine, Scott Ian and Dan Lilker are kicking themselves they didn’t think of. I honestly think it’s probably the best thrash album title since the 80’s and Athens based band Eternal play the sort of classic thrash metal from that period.
Throughout Conspiracy Of Warheads there’s nods to Megadeth, Anthrax, Metallica, Nuclear Assault and more. You can feel that Eternal are a band with a very strong love of the thrash metal greats, this foursome Nick Pogas (vocals/guitar), Spiros Pexos (guitar), Nick Tsaousis (bass) and Alex Archaniotis (drums), shred up a storm with some politically charged thrash metal.
From the fierce kick off of My Way Or No Way, the record brings the best elements of thrash metal together, the technical inteplay of the guitarists is razor sharp, while the drums and bass come at breathless pace on a track such as Adrenaline Rush. Man Down (In The Front Row) is a track full of gang vocals and pit starting riffage as Bloodspill takes them furiously into the 21st Century.
The production balances that old school feel and a modern touch, mainly due to Costas “Naberius” Papadopoulos tight mix and Nasos Nomikos’ slick master as they welcome you to the Theatre Of Thrash, with the song of the same name before really letting loose with their speed and aggression on the title track, giving both old and new thrashers a record they can get behind.
Even me who is not the world’s biggest thrash fan, found this record an exhilarating exhibition of the genre. 9/10
Exile Of Heaven – Tides Of Destiny (Hellenic Metal World)
Founded in 2010, Exile Of Heaven released their debut The Illusion Of Randomity in 2016, it’s been a decade but now they return with the sophomore album Tides Of Destiny.
The Kozani based group play a style of heavy metal that is very prevelant amongst Greek metal bands, drawing from the US style of muscular heavy power metal, influenced by Manowar, Jag Panzer with nods to the German sounds of Grave Digger and Running Wild due to the nautical themes. Building their tracks around muscular rhythm guitars that carry the sound of thrash, influences from NWOBHM in the groove side, especially the bass on Tortuga and powerful vocals that sit on the deeper end, adding some snarls on Oracle Of Death.
However they have a flair for the dramatic and melodic on Water And Sand before their heavy metal returns on Poseidon’s Fury, the production of the record making sound real rather than over produced and after ten years Exile Of Heaven are still a great heavy metal band so get lost in the Tides Of Destiny. 8/10
Thy Legacy – The Call (Nameless Grave Records)
Formed by current and ex members of Chthonic Rites, Axeon and Yoth Iria, Thy Legacy are a heavy metal from Crete who do things the old school way. With Kerkermeister on bass, Rythm Hawk on drums, A.D. Guillotine on rhythm guitars and Retaliatör on lead guitars and vocals.
This foursome play songs about metal, heavy metal, with Heavy Metal Rising and Metal Legion, paying homage to our favourite genre but there’s also horror and fantasy influences coming in on the cinematic interlude The Amulet, the galloping Chasing Glory and Seven Witches. All the songs on The Call delivered by Thy Legacy with a slightly darker and rawer edge due to the members of this band having backgrounds in black metal, so they bring the evil tendencies of that style into this classic metal record.
If you love heavy/speedy metal with some evil intentions answer The Call from Thy Legacy. 7/10
Apöcalypse A.D – Prototype: Zero Hour (Self Released)
Apöcalypse A.D is a one man project from Thessaloniki, it cites thrash and heavy metal but I’d say there’s also a lot of goth and post punk influences on Chris Gkioursanis’ debut EP, with Second To None and Out Of Control really shifting towards this style, with post apocalyptic soundscapes the influence behind these songs, Prototype: Zero Hour has a lot of dark cinematic overtones to it.
Though a hybrid style of metal that brings with synths at the beginning of Blink Of An Eye, a moody chug on Little Angel (She Fades Away) and while the thrash can be heard on Manchild Syndrome and Big Bang (Heart Attack), but for me it’s not the major sound here. For Prototype: Zero Hour, Chris shows off his skill as a writer and player, and while the vocals are the weakest thing here, it’s a decent debut EP from Apöcalypse A.D. 6/10 -
Bywater Call to livestream concert for free
Bywater Call will offer a free livestream of its upcoming Live From Market Hall concert in Peterborough, Ontario, on Friday, October 9.
The Canadian Southern soul and roots rock band has partnered with Volume.com to broadcast the show live beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The concert will also remain available to watch on demand for six months following the performance.
Live From Market Hall will feature material from Bywater Call’s recently released album, Broken Souvenirs, along with favorites from across the band’s catalog.
The livestream comes ahead of Bywater Call’s return to the UK in early 2027. The band will embark on a 10-date UK tour in January and February, beginning January 28 at The Brook in Southampton. The run will mark the first time the band has toured Broken Souvenirs in the UK.
The Market Hall performance will be Bywater Call’s first collaboration with Volume.com, a livestreaming platform that has also featured performances from Gov’t Mule, Los Lonely Boys, Leftover Salmon, Lettuce and The Revivalists.
Bywater Call features Meghan Parnell on lead vocals, Dave Barnes on guitar, Bruce McCarthy on drums and percussion, Mike Meusel on bass, Andrew Moljgun on keyboards, Stephen Dyte on trumpet and valve trombone, and Julian Nalli on saxophone.
The band has also earned its third consecutive nomination for International Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards.
Live From Market Hall streams free Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. ET, with the performance available on demand for six months afterward.
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The ‘Big 4’ of ’80s One-Hit Wonders
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Jayler Announce Debut UK Headline Tour
Following a breakthrough year of international shows and the release of their debut album ‘Voices Unheard‘ (review here), UK rock band Jayler have announced a ten-date UK headline tour for February 2027. The announcement comes one week into their 37-date European and UK arena tour as special guests to Deep Purple. After bringing their music […]
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