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Bacchus is a French-speaking progressive rock/metal band from Montreal, founded by Michel Héroux in 1992. Influenced by both the classic progressive rock scene (Yes, Rush, King Crimson) and Quebec rock music (Offenbach, Harmonium), the band stands out for its original blend of progressive rock, metal, and jazz fusion-inspired improvisation.  Following the release of their self-titled […]

Stitched Up Heart have premiered their “DEAD TO ME” music video online today, August 11th. The track is taken from the alternative metal band’s latest guest-filled album, “MEDUSA“, and features a guest appearance from Geena Fontanella. The clip was directed by the band’s own vocalist, Mixi Demner. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pain Of Truth have unveiled “Stranded” as the latest single from their forthcoming self-titled sophomore album. Theo Sicurella directed the music video for this new track from the Long Island hardcore band. Their aforementioned self-titled album will arrive on September 25th via DAZE. As previously reported, the band have an extensiv… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

 

The Austin-based quartet Ne’er-do-well channels the stadium-filling glory of arena rock and pop-punk, delivering a sound Guitar World dubbed “blistering, high-energy, metal-fired rock ‘n’ roll.” What started as a solo project for frontman/guitarist Bryan Rolli has transformed into a relentless four-piece live outfit, tearing across Texas alongside major acts like The Dirty Nil, Knuckle Puck, and Pollyanna. 

The band describe their new song. “Not Worth a Dime” has a simple message, but it packs a punch. A righteous ode to living loudly and rocking out at all costs, it blends ’80s hard rock / glam metal riffs and melodies with modern punk aggression. 

I love the energy, the pace (great drumming) and the mood, catchy fast and taking no prisoners. The production is perfect for the genre and the band’s performance is absolutely spot on (check out the guitar solo!). A quality song from every point of view, part of the playlist Rock Rotation. 

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Crown Magnetar have just unveiled a music video for their latest single “Shut Up And Bleed.” The Colorado-based deathcore outfit will feature that track on their forthcoming third full-length album, “The Hollowing Of Godflesh,” which Unique Leader have scheduled for a September 25th release. Dakota Johnson directed the video. Frontma… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Interview by Ali Williams CORELEONI have a new album on the way, Generection and guitarist Leo Leoni sounds exactly as you would hope somebody still making rock records after more than thirty years would sound: pleased to be there and keen to keep going.  The album came together quickly. The band collected ideas, got together […]

Danny Bowes, frontman with Britrock legends Thunder, has announced a spoken word tour for next year. The dates will be Bowes’ second road trip since suffering a stroke in 2022, an event that required three months of hospitalisation followed by two stints in rehab.

The run of dates, which will commence at the Gee Club in Glasgow on April 1 and end on April 28 at the Leicester Square Theatre in London, follows 2025’s Maximum Chat shows, a run of eight spoken-word performances that included an interactive audience Q&A session.

“I had to learn to do almost everything all over again after what I like to refer to as my ‘occurrence’ in 2022,” says Bowes. “I wasn’t able to sing (I’m still working on that), but having spent all my adult life on stage, I had an itch I just couldn’t scratch, and I felt I needed to prove to myself that I could still put on a show.”

“When I answered the questions in the show, I know it sounds strange, but it felt like there was someone on stage interviewing me, and I really liked it. So much so that I’ve decided Under Pressure will be a 100% Q&A show, so it’s going to be completely unstructured, and entirely based on questions from the people in the room.

“It means all of us (the audience and not just me) will be ‘under pressure’ to create a great show, and it will be different every night, of course!”

Presale tickets for the shows go on sale today at 10am, with the general sale beginning at the same time on Friday. Full dates below.

In 2025, Classic Rock asked Bowes what he’d learned from his illness.

“It’s that we never really know how lucky we are,” he responded. “Only when something like this happens, something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy, does the importance of family, friends and bandmates become obvious. Be grateful for what you’ve got and enjoy what’s happening today, as nobody knows what tomorrow has in store.”

Danny Bowes: Under Pressure 2027 Tour

Apr 01: Glasgow Glee Club
Apr 02: Stockton-on-Tees The Georgian Theatre
Apr 03: Leicester The Y Theatre
Apr 08: Leeds Glee Club
Apr 09: Liverpool Philharmonic (Music Room)
Apr 10: Manchester New Century Locker
Apr 15: Birmingham Glee Club
Apr 16: Bristol The Lantern
Apr 17: Swindon Arts Centre
Apr 22: Sheffield The Foundry
Apr 23: Colchester Town Hall
Apr 24: London Leicester Square Theatre

For many, 1999’s J-Tull Dot Com is the final studio album from Jethro Tull. After that, Ian Anderson disbanded the group, went solo for a couple albums, then revived the Tull name with a new lineup (i.e., his solo backing band) and three more albums — The Zealot Gene, RökFlöte, and Curious Ruminant — to date. J-Tull Dom features longtime (since 1969) guitarist Martin Barre, keyboardist Andrew Giddings, drummer Doane Perry, and bassist Jonathan Noyce. Now an expanded version called J-Tull Dot Com: Another Cast Of The Net features the original album, new mixes by Bruce Soord in stereo, 5.1surround sound, Dolby Atmos, and a wealth of bonus material.

Ironically enough, despite the Dot Com in the title, which could lead one to believe they will hear the latest in samples and digital effects, the album is filled with plenty of exotic non-tech elements. Tull was always a band that felt comfortable with mandolins, acoustic guitars, and, of course, flutes. Across the 14 songs here, we get bits of tabla, sitars, even didgeridoos.

“Spiral” opens the record up with a bright flute and riffing guitar, while a more sprite flute  and a few power chords drive “AWOL,” a prime example of solid and studied hands. The popping background behind Anderson’s spoken-word vocal on “Hot Mango Flush” is kind of fun. The floaty guitar noodles Barre executes on “Bends Like A Willow” show the guitarist’s tasty range. Oh, how I miss Barre in Tull.

Bonus material includes a short instrumental of a plodding and previously unreleased “Aborted Soliloquy” and a quick flick of “Dot Com Acoustic.” The last three tunes — “Hunt by Numbers,” “Dot Com,” and “AWOL” — are great sounding live selections (and unique historical documents) from a 2000 show in Katowice, Poland. The J-Tull Dot Com: Another Cast Of The Net package also includes extensive liner notes by Martin Webb and archival photos across 36 pages. Here’s another glorious, expanded volume to add to your Jethro Tull library.

~ Ralph Greco, Jr.

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J-Tull Dot Com: Another Cast Of The Net 

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