Finnish Heavy Fuzzrock outfit Craneium's latest stand alone single and today's Video Of The Day, 'Sands Of Gold', was written during the sessions for the four-piece's last album, 'Unknown Heights' (2021), that oozes Heavy Blues Rock, desert sand and gasoline. But it’s more than a Heavy Rock tune with a lot of drive, it’s also a song filled with hope. Blending classic riffing with dynamic atmospheres through a constant ebb and flow of light and heavy, the band formed back in 2011 in Turku, explore the vast underground and draw influence from the 70s Hard Rock, 90s Desert Psychedelia and their many masters.

The very first Beastie Rock Show originally broadcast live at www.voodooradio.online every Thursday at midday, is today's Podcast Of The Day, 90 minutes of chelp, chunter and wonderful Rock music including Neil Young, Jamie Porter Band, The Dictators, Be-Bop Deluxe (pictured), Rush and more.

Reminding fans of the heyday of the genre when bands such as Giuffria, Icon and Signal were all releasing classic albums, and now masterminded by US musician and current Magnum bassist, Dennis Ward, Khymera's sixth album, 'Hold Your Ground', released last Friday, is another slice of high pedigree Melodic Rock that sees the group remaining a shining example of what great European AOR is all about with crystal clear production, soaring vocals, killer musicianship and songwriting, of which the album track, 'Firestarter', is one of today's six of the best 'Frontiers Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by three similarly timed Frontiers releases from Wig Wam, Infinite & Divine and T3nors, plus two further tracks from Woundstripe and Winterstorm

Having amassed a rabid international fanbase throughout their career, selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, Grammy-nominated Rock band Skillet will embark this year on a 21-date city trek in the Spring, as part of their European "Day of Destiny Tour", that kicks off at Manchester Academy on Friday 14th April featuring opening acts Like A Storm and Eva Under Fire, and next Friday 17th February, the Memphis outfit will release 'Dominion: Day Of Destiny' (Deluxe Edition), the companion to one of last year's highest charting Rock and Metal albums, featuring five new tracks, of which original track, 'Refuge', is one of today's six of the best 'Saturday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further forthcoming and recent releases from Thine Inner Sanctum, Bird's View, Ancient Settlers, Aittala and The Mystery Plan.

"Having seen him a few times, I’ve come to the conclusion that he is about as good a guitarist as anyone you’ll likely be going to see anytime soon. His dexterous fluidity was all part of a high energy performance that had him alternating riffing, playing chunky chords and letting rip on a series of flowing solos." Following the release last September of his latest album, 'Destination Unknown', via Marshall Records, Laurence Jones's band are back on the road, with the Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter's new album packing an effortless Rock punch, whilst not forgetting his Blues heritage, so today not only read Simon Green's complete take on the Sevenoaks leg of his tour at The Stag Theatre, supported by Half Moon Panic, but also check out our Video Of The Day of 'Don't Need No Reason', filmed at Newbury's Arlington Arts the night before.

Featuring musicians who played on the first TBelly album, 'Dead Men Don't Pray', and recorded just the second time Russell Keefe's solo project went into the studio, 'We Met On A Train' sadly fell down the back of a sofa, but this never forgotten/much loved romp of a song with great musicianship, masses of melodrama and giant vocals, is now back to see the light of day when the keyboard player and joint lead vocalist of Slade, finally releases it as a new single on Tuesday 7th March, and for today's 'Talking TBelly' Podcast Of The Day, we go back to September 2021, where we met with Russell on Zoom for a Covid friendly chat, just before the release of his second album, ‘I Never Want To See Me Again’.

Delivering a big sound driven by thought provoking songs, lean and mean guitar riffs, compelling dual vocals and a pumping rhythm section influenced by the likes of ZZ Top, Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, Hanoi Rocks and Deep Purple, Forge Hounds are a new and exciting Hard Rock project based in Waterford, Ireland, featuring veteran songwriters and musicians Paul J Bolger (vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Wall (vocals, lead guitar), Steve Roche (bass), and Andy Kavanagh (drums), and today they drop their perfect Pop Rock single, 'Not The One', of which the short snappy sharp riff driven tune is also one of today's six of the best 'Friday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further forthcoming and recent releases from Elysion, Madness At Home, Cilvarium, Saint Deamon and Retched.

Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Of The Day, has another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues and Beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring new releases, classic tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks from Nine Below Zero (pictured), Tas Cru, Steve Hill, Jaime Kyle, B'ee, Mississippi MacDonald, Connor Selby, Will Jacobs, Backbone Blues Band, The Love Light Orchestra, Aynsley Lister, Wolf Moon, Larkin Poe and many more.

Legendary composer and Oscar winner, Burt Bacharach, who's classic songs were the soundtrack to the 60s and 70s, sadly passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday at the age of 94, and once again we let the music do the talking with today's Video Of The Day, and without doubt, the best cover of his song, 'The Look Of Love', by Gladys Knight & the Pips.

Following their recent epic UK leg and with South America still to come, The Epic Apocalypse Tour featuring Epica, Apocalyptica and Wheel, continues in mainland Europe tomorrow night, stopping off in Barcelona, and for today's Podcast Of The Day we go back to November 2021 when we interviewed Apocalyptica's very own touring vocalist, Franky Perez, ahead of the release of his solo album and documentary film, ‘Crossing the Great Divide’.

Ahead of their upcoming full-length themed album of dramatic songs, atmospheric soundscapes and magical-realist spoken word, 'Blood Moon Wedding: An American Nightmare', is out on Friday 7th April via Mobilization Recordings, and the trans-Atlantic Post/Art-Punk-Noir project consisting of legendary English Punk rocker Steve Lake of Zounds and American singer Mia Dean, have just dropped their second single, 'Wanted', taken from this lavishly packaged vinyl two-record set with a lyric book and a limited CD, which is also one of today's six of the best 'Thursday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from All For Metal, Infected Rain, Manigance, Frau Fleischer and Ironwill.

"Overall, the album has a clean smooth and crisp production, impressively rich songwriting with effectively stirring arrangements and formidable musicianship. Sure to appeal to admirers of Prog Rock giants such as Genesis, Yes, Camel, Marillion and Gilmour era Floyd." That was part of our take last year on 'Altitude', the third studio album from Melodic Prog heavyweights, Lifesigns, and following their recent success in Prog Magazine's 2022 Readers Poll, not only are the band planning to release both a new live CD/DVD and their next studio album later this year, but they will also be hitting the road in the UK and beyond from this month, including London's The Half Moon Putney on Sunday 5th March, so check out today's Video Of The Day of 'At The End Of The World', recorded just under four years ago at Germany's Blues Garage in Isernhagen.