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News: Bloodstock Festival Announce Final Details
There are now just days to go until Bloodstock 2015 (6th-9th August), which takes place NEXT WEEKEND at Derbyshire’s Catton Park. Last week, the final bands were announced- filling the last space on the Ronnie James Dio main stage are Savage Messiah, while a whole host of competition winners, such as Bristol’s Mortishead and Nottingham’s …
TOUR: Skindred Announce November UK Headline Tour
Newport “Reggae Rockers” Skindred have announced the Pump Up The Volume tour in support of new album Volume. After a successful run supporting Steel Panther on their spring tour, headline slots at the Hit The Deck and Camden Rocks festivals and appearances at various European festivals already this year, Skindred are ready to smash the …
News:After The Burial Guitarist Justin Lowe Found Dead
After The Burial guitarist Justin Lowe was found dead on the night of July 21st in Wisconsin. The news comes after reports broke from his sister over the weekend that the 32 year old had gone missing, just a month after he announced his departure from After The Burial. Lowe’s story has been turbulent and …
News: The Amity Affliction To Headline Never Say Die! Tour
Metalcore elitists The Amity Affliction are set to headline this years Impericon Never Say Die! Tour this November. The Aussies have the headlining spot on a colossal line-up including Defeater, Being As An Ocean, Cruel Hand, Fit For A King and Burning Down Alaska. Tickets for the tour are on sale now and the Manchester date …
News: Baby Godzilla forced into name change by Japanese Cinema Giant
One of our favourite new bands here on Backseat Mafia has been Nottingham noise rock / punks Baby Godzilla, following on from an amazing performance we caught them at at last years Tramline Festival. Sadly, they’ve come under the scrutiny of the Toho Co. Ltd, who own the Godzilla name, and who persue with some …
News: Iron Maiden Announce New Album, The Book Of Souls
Classic metal titans Iron Maiden have announced plans to release their 16th studio album The Book Of Souls on September 4th. Not only is this their first album since 2010’s Final Frontier, it’s also their first ever double album- an absolute leviathan of a release, rolling in at 11 tracks with a running time of …
News: Young Guns announce October headline tour
It seems that after a couple of quiet years, Young Guns just can’t get enough of touring in 2015. As if touring throughout April, May and June with two American tours in between weren’t enough, the band then announced a few dates in July. Mid-June saw them as the secret band at Download festival, playing …
News: Death Angel release first track from live album The Bay Calls For Blood
San Francisco thrash metal outfit Death Angel are set to release a live album- The Bay Calls For Blood- Live In San Francisco, which will be accompanied by their DVD, a thrashumentary. While the full release isn’t until July 24th, Death Angel have released the first live track from the album! Fallen is a lashing, …
News: Northlane Announce First Ever UK Headline Shows
Fresh from the Download Festival stage, Northlane have announced a handful of UK dates in October. The Aussies will be supported by Volumes, The Acacia Strain and Hellions. “We are really, really excited for this tour,” says Northlane guitarist Josh Smith. “For one, I’m so excited that we’re out with some of our favourite bands and people. …
News: P.O.D Album Details
Alternative hard-rockers P.O.D have released information on their 9th studio album, The Awakening which will be available on August 21. The album, produced by the band’s long-time collaborator and friend, Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Kelly Clarkson), features 10 tracks and special guests Maria Brink from In This Moment and Lou Koller from Sick of …