Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Concorde 2 sent me a surprising email today, announcing that One Inch Badge was putting on Steve Vai at their venue.  Steve Vai, guitar virtuoso, ex-whitesnake, Wembley playing Steve Vai, at the relatively intimate Concorde 2, surely not?  Well, a browse around various sites on the internet and there appears to be 5 dates so far that tickets are on sale for.  The dates are as follows...

Tech wizards Dream Theater have announced details of a European Tour which includes 3 dates in England in February 2014.  The band are currently in the studio working on their 12th studio album, simple self titled "Dream Theater" which is due for release on September 24th 2013.  Guitarist John Petrucci had this to say:

“I see every new album as an opportunity to start over,” says Petrucci. “To either build or improve upon a...

Norwegian Black Metallers Satyricon announced 4 dates for England and Ireland today, along with the artwork (see above) for their self titled and eighth studio album Satyricon, which is due for release on 9th September 2013 on Roadrunner Records. Satyr had this to say: 

"We are back! Sorry it took so long, but we needed the time to be able pull off a record like this. Comparing this one to previous records is time wasted, it is Satyricon; constantly on the move. Naming this record 'Satyricon' was the most obvious thing in the world.  We have never done a record which captures the spirit of this band in such a way.  Ever.  It will demand a lot from you as a listener, but I know you will love it.  It will grow on you and that is why it will stay with you forev

Black Tusk have confirmed a European tour starting in September 2013 that makes it to our shores the first week of October.

The band commented:

"Black Tusk is excited to be returning to Europe and the UK to support our new EP Tend No Wounds.  This will be our first time extensively touring the UK as well and we are excited to see new cities show up on the routing that aren't usually there.  We couldn't be sharing the stage with a bunch of better dudes than Fight Amp and we are looking forward to slaying some shows and drinking some beers with all our buddies on the other side of the pond!"

Black Tusk have...

Atlanta based Royal Thunder have issued a new acoustic EP CVI:A as a free download from their bandcamp.  The EP features 3 acoustic versions of songs taken from their critically acclaimed debut album CVI which was released on Relapse Records last year. Don't forget as already announced Royal Thunder will be touring in October with label mates Baroness:

October 19     Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms

October 20...

Eariler this week it was announced on various sites that Anaal Nathrakh are due to tour with Fleshgod Apocalypse. A quick search on the net and you'll see the ticket sellers (see tickets, we got tickets etc) have the tickets up for sale with both bands listed. Today however, Anaal Nathrakh have issued the following statement:

"For anyone hoping to see us in the UK in October: It appears we have been announced for a string of UK dates with Fleshgod Apocalypse in October. We did NOT...

Nile are returning to the UK!!! YES.  OK so this is going to be the sketchiest post we've ever made on the site but at present Nile have confirmed to play:

10th September 2013 London Garage - tickets on sale this Monday

13th September 2013 Dublin Button Factory - tickets on sale 5th July

This is where the post gets sketchy, we have been informed....