Following the release of his thirteen-track rite-of-passage concept album, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’, in February via InsideOut Music, plus reissues last month of 'Bay of Kings' (1983) and 'Momentum'  (1988), legendary guitarist Steve Hackett kicks off his Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo UK tour next month, of which 'Fly On A Windshield/Broadway Melody Of 1974', from the Nürnberg leg of the European tour, is today's amazing Video Of The Day. The tour takes in 16 dates across the UK culminating with a visit to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23rd October, and to mark the 50th anniversary of 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway', Hackett is including a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album, plus an outstanding touring line-up comprising Roger King (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards) and Craig Blundell (drums), plus special guest Amanda Lehmann.

Hard Rock Hell Spring Break 2 will be held next year over the long weekend of 12th to 16th March back at Camp HRH Great Yarmouth, an electrifying four-day extravaganza featuring forty of the biggest names in Rock and Metal across eight diverse genres, as well as a rollercoaster ride of hard-hitting music, legendary performances and unforgettable moments that will leave you craving more, of which today's 'Hard Rock Hell Spring Break Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, showcase just six of the great bands taking part, namely Ronnie Romero, Jizzy Pearl's Love/Hate, The Chuck Norris Experiment, Demon, Helgrind and A Gazillion Angry Mexicans.

Displaying the musical influences of Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, with some hints of Melodic Death Metal, last month Montreal Thrash Metal four-piece, Drowning In Blood, released their latest ten-song album, 'You've Won... But At What Cost?', of which the album track, 'Liberation', is today's Video Of The Day. Comprising epic harmonies, headcrushing riffs and themes of war, freedom, revolution and liberty, the quartet consists of original band members Noah Muller on drums (ex-False Gods) and lead guitarist/vocalist Christophe Michaud (ex-Grimhold), plus subsequent recruits, Justin Boisvert on guitar (ex-Grimhold) and bassist Nicolas Tremblay (ex-Eons Of Serenity).

Following the band's acclaimed comeback track, ‘Wrong Heart’, plus serving as a final preview of their forthcoming ten-track album, 'The Light Coming Through', due out on Friday 11th October, last month, Nordic-British quartet, Permafrost, continued to deliver the authentic Post-Punk sound of the early '80s with the release of their latest single, ‘Ultimo August’, shattering expectations with this broody Summer anthem, that not only evokes comparisons to Interpol, Editors and New Order, but is also one of today's six of the best 'Sunday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from John Douglas, Thundermother, California Villain, Otilia Donaire and Mutant Blast.

2022 WRC award-winning Pete Feenstra has spent the last forty years or so listening to, writing about, talking about, and promoting Rock music, with a particular interest in the Blues, and Pete's Rock & Blues show is today's Podcast Of The Day, featuring Roy Buchanan, Billy Price, Eddie Cotton, Ellis Hooks, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Potch, Ben Sidran, Humble Pie (pictured), Robert Randolph & The Family, Babe Ruth, Motel Sundown, Ellie Byrne, Jan James, Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, Mr Sipp, plus many more.

Ahead of seven UK dates in November/December (pictured), that includes five headline gigs with special guest Ashley Sherlock, Montreal four-piece Rock and roll band, The Damn Truth, yesterday released, 'Love Outta Luck', that's not only the second single taken from their highly anticipated self-titled fourth studio album, due out during the first quarter of 2025, but it's also one of today's six of the best 'Saturday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from Red Eleven, Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan, 3Mind Blight & Samantha T, The Browning featuring The Defect and Laudare.

Music legend Sergio Mendes, who headed up the iconic musical group Brasil ’66, sadly died on Thursday at the age of 83, and in tribute, we let the Grammy award winning and Oscar nominated Latin artist's music do all the talking with today's beautiful Video Of The Day, 'The Fool On The Hill'.

Today's latest 2023 WRC Award winning Blues Club Podcast Of The Day, has another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and a bit of this and that, with More Music and Less Chat, featuring Piper & The Hard Times, Delta Generators, Jordan Rakei, Paul Carrack, Sam Morrow, Zac Harmon, Blues People, Big Big Train (pictured), David Gilmour, John Lennon, Tony Joe White & Flying Mojito Bros, Khalif Wailin' Walter, Thin Lizzy, plus many more.

Well known for their electrifying blend of Blues-Rock, and having just completed their final UK date last night at Sittingbourne's The Bourne Music Club as part of their Fall European tour, today The Cold Stares release their highly anticipated seventh studio album, 'The Southern', via Mascot Records, delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, embodying a true reflection of their heritage, of which the album single, 'Horse To Water', is also one of today's six of the best 'New Releases Friday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented today by five further similarly timed album/EP releases from God Is An Astronaut, Cober Mouth featuring Blue Saint, Steve Louw, A Forest Mighty Black and Infrared.

With another Rock Revival show due to be broadcast tonight at 8pm UK time on Meridian FM, last week's show is today's Podcast Of The Day, that saw WRC Award winning Jules and Bob with a playlist that included Crooked Revival, Crobot, Black Smoke Trigger, Alter Bridge, Von Hertzen Brothers, Creed, Scott Stapp, Metallica, Hunted By Elephants, Moggs Motel, Great White, Bad Company, Joe Bonamassa (pictured), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blacktop Mojo, Alice Cooper, Seven Year Witch, Rival Sons, Ten Ton Mojo, Dokken, Mr Big, The Doors, Wild The Coyote and The Vintage Caravan.

British Neo-Prog band ZIO (pictured) were recently back on tour in the UK with four exclusive gigs to promote their brand-new live album, ‘Elibomevil’, which was released on 24th August through the Posh and Rock label, including a London Prog Gigs arranged date at The Bedford in Balham on Wednesday 28th August, of which Steven C. Gilbert was present, so see today not only Steve's photos and review, including support from Heather Findlay, but also watch today's ZIO Video Of The Day, filmed on the night.

Following the release in July of his highly anticipated Snakefarm debut album, 'Kentucky Gold', Kyle Daniel, the Bowling Green native and powerhouse singer-songwriter, blending classic Southern Rock with modern Country, recently supported fellow American outfit Southall (pictured) at London's Bush Hall, so not only check out Gary Smith's review today, complemented by Ivan De Mello's photos, but also watch today's Video Of The Day of Southall, filmed three night later on the Amsterdam leg of their European tour.