"I don't believe in miracles, but over two memorable nights, Ballard gave Rock and Roll to us with two exuberant, rocking master classes courtesy of this shades wearing, 76 years young, singer-songwriter. Indeed, it was good to be here. Do not miss him when he supports Rick Wakeman at London's Shepherd's Empire on Wednesday 30th March, or later in the year at Hull's Wrecking Ball Arts Centre on Saturday 8th October plus KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on Wednesday 12th October." Today, read AJ's combined take on both of Russ Ballard's recent "It's Good To Be Here" UK tour gigs at London's 100 Club and Chislehurst's The Beaverwood, as well as some great photos plus our Video Of The Day.

For fans of Biffy Clyro and Don Broco, cult Greek Alternative Rock-Metal quartet, Allen’s Hand, consisting of Eggstein (guitarist), Hennis (vocals), The Nugget (bass) and Larry (drums), have released a re-recorded version of past adrenaline-driven Heavy Rock anthem, 'Re-Pack Your Bags', a single that not only showcases Foo Fighters-like rhythms, gut-busting drum solos, soulful vocals and Poppy choruses, but is also is one of today's six of the best 'Monday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further new and recent releases from Aeveris, The Autumn Killers, Wildstreet, Panjoma and Darren Michael Boyd.

Staking their claim as the new heavyweights of Rock and Roll’s modern-day renaissance, Naked Gypsy Queens have just released, 'Georgiana', their debut EP, via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group, of which their raw, riff-based single, 'Down to the Devil', is today's Video Of The Day. Rooted in amplified Blues, hard-charging grooves, and dual lead guitars, the Tennessee quartet build upon the larger-than-life sound of their heroes from the 1960s and '70s, keeping the flame burning for old-school Hard Rock while using their own 21st century fuel.

Originally broadcast on Friday night, today's Rock Vault 107 Podcast Of The Day includes music from The Firm, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Queen and loads more. Indeed, you can listen live to Jules and Bob every Friday night at 8pm on 107 Meridian FM. Taking you back in time, they'll bring you tracks that you may know and some you may not, plus they always feature a special year.

For fans of Fun Metal for over 30 years now, J.B.O.'s Gold albums and top ten chart positions pave their way to their latest release, 'Planet Pink', due to be released on Friday 15th April via AFM Records, an album created under very special circumstances, such as their first single, 'Metal Was My First Love', that not only has a famous "big brother”, 'Music', an iconic 1976 hit for John Miles, but is also one of today's six of the best 'Sunday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further new and recent releases from Kings Of Other Wings, Sofsky, Permafrost, Anniken and Glemsel.

Today's latest 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, including Big Llou Johnson, Tinsley Ellis, Steve Shanholtzer, Tas Cru, Keb' Mo', The Blues Band, Peter Veteska & Blues Train, The Cinelli Brothers (pictured), Val Starr & The Blues Rocket and many more.

Released yesterday, 'Here Be Monsters' is the 15th album by British Hard Rock stalwarts, Ten, led by Gary Hughes, accompanied by guitarists Dann Rosingana, Steve Grocott and John Halliwell, bassist Steve McKenna and keyboard maestro Darrel Treece-Birch, plus new drummer Markus Kullman (Glenn Hughes), that features stunning guitar work, rich keyboards and rhythm section interplay, sitting alongside the rich voice of Hughes, who is also on production duties, of which the track, 'Hurricane', is one of today's five of the best 'Frontiers Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by four further similarly timed releases from Frontiers stablemates Spirits Of Fire, Zadra, Manic Sinners and Mecca.

Skunk Anansie have delighted fans across the world with their brand-new single, ‘Piggy’, a Punk-Rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms, and the band recently unveiled today's brand-new animated Video Of The Day, that takes the song to a whole new level. Next month, the British Rock icons will also be heading out on a massive European tour, featuring rescheduled dates from their hugely acclaimed 25th Anniversary tour, including London's O2 Academy in Brixton on Friday 25th March, with new shows also added due to phenomenal demand, plus various support on tour from New Pagans, Gen And The Degenerates, Holocene and Shelf Lives with DuBlonde, Big Joanie, Sweet Crisis, Morganway and Dikta, plus the band will also be appearing at London's Meltdown Festival on Friday 17th June.

Kent's biggest free Blues Festival weekend kicks off today with Broadstairs Blues Bash 22 featuring 70 free bands, 20 venues, gigs, workshops and jams, and today's six of the best 'Broadstairs Blues Bash Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day includes some of the many artists participating, namely Richard Townend, Sharpeez, Bad Pennies, Mike Ross, Robin Bibi and Trevor Babajack Steger.

Taken from her current studio album, 'The Devil In Me', "The Queen of Rock N' Roll", Suzi Quatro, recently released her latest single and today's Video Of The Day, 'Motor City Riders', ahead of her extensive 2022 live schedule, that kicks off with a special performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday 20th April. Indeed, last year she gave the Detroit Music Award for outstanding singles to Alice Cooper, and her new video paints a heartfelt picture as to where Suzi came from and why Detroit will ever be in her heart and soul.

After what seems like an eternity, Monsieur Big Boy Bloater and his LiMiTs finally return to these shores in May for a 5-date tour that includes London's 100 Club on Sunday 15th May, and for today's Podcast Of The Day, we go back to Ramblin' Man Fair on the last day of July 2018 when Bloater kindly invited us in to his Airstream for a cosy chat, the day before his memorable Blues stage set.

Ahead of bringing their head-stomping brutal live shows in May to select cities in the US, with fellow thrashers Coroner, Bay-area ragers Vio-Lence kick your teeth in with, 'Let The World Burn', their eponymous 5-song EP, due out on Metal Blade Records on Friday 4th March, of which the title track is one of today's six of the best 'Thursday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day', complemented by five further new and recent releases from Diplomatic Immunity, Affection, Jenn Vix featuring Ali Score, Validor and Ecorse Creek Orchestra.