Jakko M Jakszyk's enforced sabbatical from King Crimson has given him the opportunity to complete a new solo album, 'Secrets & Lies', due to be released on Friday 23rd October, of which the first single, ‘The Trouble With Angels’, makes its debut on Friday 14th August, complete with an extraordinary animated video by Iranian film maker Sam Chegini. 'Secrets & Lies' contains ten songs that balances sensitive writing, musical technique and accessible tunes cast in an impressively cinematic sound world. The result is a mature work brimming with yearning melodies in symphonic or widescreen settings, fluid guitar work, and Jakko’s heartfelt, emotional vocals. Jakszyk is joined by bandmates Robert Fripp, Gavin Harrison, Tony Levin and Mel Collins, as well as appearances from John Giblin (Peter Gabriel), Mark King (Level 42), Peter Hammill (Van der Graff Generator) and noted British comedian Al Murray.

Four-piece Caine are hitting you all with a lockdown relaunch of their huge second single ‘We Are What We Are’, of which their quarantine music video is today's Video Of The Day. One of the best videos to come out of lockdown, the London band are pushing the UK Rock/Metal genre and have found their feet and sound with this explosive single and are tipped for some big things in 2021 with two more singles planned for this year alone. For fans of: Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps, Tremonti, Shvpes and Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit), the band consists of James Brown – vocals, Dan ‘Rev’ M Hicks – guitars, Josh Bates – bass and Jonny Burraway - drums.

More than six years since the release of 'Distant Is The Sun', Vanishing Point are once again ready to take on the world with their world-class Melodic Metal assault on the senses and their sixth full-length album, 'Dead Elysium', is set for release on Friday 28th August. Indeed, it's a revisit to the epic and bombastic sounds of soaring vocals, heavy guitars and mesmerising orchestral elements, and is a return to form for Australia’s most iconic Melodic Metal band. Widely regarded as their most recognisable album, 'Distant Is the Sun' was received with universal praise by critics and fans alike, and the band did headline tours in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, until their music stopped abruptly. Now fans from all around the globe will be counting the days until the arrival of this new masterpiece, but it's absolutely worth the long wait!

Another all new Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day today pays tribute to Peter Green (pictured), plus also celebrates Buddy Guy's birthday and three IBBA Picks Of the Month from Paul Gillings, Kaz Hawkins and Robbie Reay. There's also new music from Troy Redfern, Jim Kirkpatrick, Kirk Fletcher, Chris Bevington Organisation, J.T.Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters, The Lucky Losers and Rob Oliver.

Speaking to Rock Candy Magazine for their latest cover article, Deep Purple stalwarts Ian Gillan and Ian Paice have revealed what fuels their enduring passion for Rock music – and it has nothing to do with money! It’s their abiding love for being in Deep Purple, not the pots of cash, that has ensured the legendary Rock band has survived for more than 50 years – and it also means that Purple are still making exciting and creative music with new album 'Whoosh!’. The coronavirus pandemic put paid to the band’s plans to undertake a major tour this year, but there’s no doubt that Purple’s loyal fans will turn out in droves to see them when they hit the road in earnest in 2021, especially given that the band acknowledge that they can’t simply go on forever.

"I Get Up" sees Myke back on his Black Les Paul, and Quinn on a similar Tokai, giving that twin Rock guitar sound with Myke on vocals. It’s 12 bar Rock and Roll with attitude, a rolling drumbeat and Kim doing a very good Kill Bill Uma Thurman impression. They end with 'Take Me Home', all foot stomping Rock and Roll, with Kim the pouting seductress, the crowd chanting "Rock and Roll" and a no shred solo. Kim dives back into crowd to use the last of her considerably energy to mosh with the fans to the final licks of Myke’s shred finish. High fives all round for a job well done." That was part our take back in February on Myke Gray's London Underworld gig (pictured), and Shades Of Gray have just released today's brilliant Video Of The Day, 'Tied Up In Love', taken from their forthcoming album, due to be released later this year, of which a signed limited run of one thousand copies can be pre-ordered here.

In these unfortunate and strange times, it was good to hear that not only is the Jamie Porter Band still going strong, but that they have just dropped their latest single and today's Track Of The Day, 'Where We Belong', on all good digital platforms. Featuring Danny Porter on bass/vocals and Jamie on all other instruments, 'Where We Belong' is about the music community and a sense of belonging, and even if you don’t feel part of a community yourself, music can make you feel like you are part of one, whether it is a community group or style of music, following the same band or united by a song. It gives a sense of identity and common ground. That feeling of standing in a crowd singing at the top of your voice with hundreds of others to a favourite song by a live band, it lifts you and releases you from your lonely place lifting you up high. You can't argue with that!

Chris Bevington Organisation recently released their fourth album and their best yet, ‘Sand & Stone’, of which the title track is today's Video Of The Day. Written and produced by the talented Scott Ralph and Jim Kirkpatrick, it features eleven original tracks, reflecting the skills and musicianship of all the strong, diverse talents and musicianship brought together. Indeed, added to the band’s usual line-up of Chris himself (on bass), FM guitar wizard Kirkpatrick, the fabulous vocal duo of Kate Robertson and Sarah Miller (from Nearly Dan) and the vocal and guitar talents of Ralph, there’s also a brilliant guest session by Chris Aldridge from the Climax Blues Band on saxophone. The band also boasts a fantastic brass section comprising of Ben Oakes (sax) and Lewis Topping (trombone), whilst the rock solid drums of Neil McCallum (Climax Blues Band) and keyboard skills of Dave Edwards complete the strong, cohesive nine-piece line-up.

Today's latest Simply Country Track Of The Day features music from Charley Pride, Matt Scullion, Mindy McCready, Laura Evans (pictured), Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, George Hamilton lV, Travis Tritt, The Songs & Stories Collective, Donna Marie, Sarah Yeo, Tennessee Twin, Lonestar, Rick McCue, Jim Reeves, Tammy Wynette, Jimmy Dean, Gulf Stream Riders, Seth Jones Band, Willie Nelson, Michael Logen, Jennifer Hanson, Chloe Chadwick, Martina McBride, The Heggarty Twins, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Steve Newsome, Wild Fire, The Far North, John Denver, Emilia Quinn, Kimberley Wheeler & Roadside Holiday, Patty Loveless, TJ Walker, Karen Thomsen Onstage and Jimmy Henrich.

"As the band said: "They just do it and they want to be the best at it." Well they certainly have achieved that. A real epic Melodic Classic Rock rollercoaster of a CD that not only turns up the gas to H.E.A.T mark two, but one in turn that will make you sweat and want to keep permanently on your current Hard Rock playlist." That was part of our take on Swedish rockers H.E.A.T's superb latest album 'H.E.A.T II', and given the current coronavirus lockdown, the band have had to reschedule their October UK tour, along with British Rock band Vega, award winning band Mason Hill and 4-piece Collateral, to October next year. Tickets remain valid for their all dates.

Debora and Marc from Phobetor join today's The Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day to talk about their new record plus answer fan submitted questions from the live chat. Of course there's also new music from the band as well as brand new tracks from Plague Years, Graves of Giants, Luna13, Aborted Fetus, Intronaut, Ages, Diamond Dogs, Fore, Infesticide, Law of Contagion, Messiah, Soulbound, The Projectionist, Uada, Undead, Zakk Sabbath, Jason Aaron Wood, Unhuman Disease, Sagtikos, The Fungus, and a few classics by request from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society!

Still no live gigs, but again we hope that you managed, like us, to catch some great live streams in July, plus that you also checked out some of our lockdown album reviews, namely Kansas, Geoff Tyson, The Sleep Eazys, Enuff Z'Nuff and Dion? Also watch out in August for more reviews including Jim Kirkpatrick, Savoy Brown, The Tangent, Morse/Portnoy/George, Joe Payne, Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band, ED Brayshaw, Kirk Fletcher (pictured), South Of Salem, The Allman Betts Band, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Walter Trout and Joe Satriani. Indeed if you are still kicking your heels and you fancy doing a self-isolation CD review of one of the albums above, or just contributing something of musical interest, then don't be shy, just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com In the meantime, take care and keep safe.