Today's Track Of The Day sees bass guitarist Jarvis Leatherby joining The Zach Moonshine Show to talk about Cirith Ungol's new album 'Forever Black', due to be released on Friday 24th April, plus Zach will also be complementing Jarvis' interview with some brand new tracks from the CD. Formed in Ventura, California, in the early 1970's, few bands in the history of the Heavy Metal underground have a story as remarkable, improbable, or uplifting as that of Cirith Ungol. After years of frustration took their toll, the band was laid to rest in May 1992, but now, as the Cirith Ungol resurrection enters its fifth year, the band, also consisting of Tim Baker - vocals, Greg Lindstrom - guitar, Robert Garven - drums and Jim Barraza - guitar, release their first collection of all-new material in 29 years, folllowing their expansive double-live album, 'I'm Alive', in October last year. Make no mistake: 'Forever Black' is a classic Cirith Ungol album in every sense of the word with its trademark dark and foreboding riffs, pounding rhythms and soul-searing vocal attack.

Tonight at 8pm our nation will once again stand together (albeit observing government guidelines on social distancing) and deservedly applaud all our NHS heroes, although The Mojo Preachers bass guitarist Trev Turley (pictured) has gone one step further with his 'Rainbow' tribute here to all our Nurses. Please stay safe and healthy, wherever you are in our wonderful world of music.

Today's Video Of The Day is Cicadastone's new single 'Box Of Anger', out now on Golden Robot Records, and it's the first track taken from their highly anticipated second album, 'Cold Chamber', due late 2020. The Melbourne based four-piece deliver music that packs a punch, with old school 90’s influences and a slick modern edge, finding their own space in the Grunge Rock genre. 2019 saw Cicadastone sign with Golden Robot Records, and the new album not only sees them continue to push the Grunge Rock boundaries, but is also a natural progression forward for the band. They’ve developed their own unique sound while staying truly authentic to the genre, a difficult task in a time when it’s all been done before.

Wille & The Bandits have rescheduled the rest of their UK tour later to July through to November this year including London's 100 Club on Tuesday 22nd September. Wille's band also has a brand-new line up, moving from a trio to a four piece with Finn McAuley (drums, percussion), Harry Mackaill (bass, ukulele, vocals) and Matthew Gallagher (keyboards, guitars, percussion, vocals). All three are impressive musicians who have honed their craft with dedication and have been selected for their enthusiasms and songwriting sensibilities. Special guest on the tour will be Troy Redfern and the band will mainly be touring their latest album 'Paths'. While the UK is on lockdown, Wille has set himself the goal of writing a song a week, so check out the band's Facebook page here each Sunday during “Wille's Sunday Sounds”.

Another great Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day Lock-Down show features Electric Mob, Those Damn Crows, Palace Of The King, GK 1974, Myke Gray (pictured), These Wicked Rivers, The Wild, Shyyne, Dirty Honey, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Sammy Hagar, Deep Purple, Order Of The Emperor, Cicadastone, Kill The Ideal, Hellbound Hearts, Edge Of Paradise, The Sword, Elephant Tree, Black Swan, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Bonfire, Troubled Horse, Folsom, Siena Root and Shaman's Harvest.

"Next up is ‘Bring Me Down’, a Bluesy organ laden ballad, which highlights all the band member’s individual talents at various points during its seven-minute transition. ’Nightmare’, despite the title, is actually a smooth groover, before we shift gear in a funky Blues direction with ‘Over & Over’. Meanwhile, ’Hometown’ falls right into the aforementioned Ms. Raitt’s territory of a Blues ballad, and works well as a prelude to the song of the album." Today read another one of our self-isolating album reviews, as Geoff C. this time gives you his take here on Bywater Call's eponymous debut CD, which was released at the end of last year, plus check out our Video Of The Day. Remember, if you are currently kicking your heels and you fancy doing a self-isolation CD review, then don't be shy, just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com

Not only are Mike Ross and Rosco Levee performing here tonight at the very first online Tuesday Night Music Club, but they also both feature on today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day, that also includes Dave Ferra, Larkin Poe (pictured), Dave Arcari, Richard Townend, The James Pitts Band, Half Deaf Clatch, Samantha Martin, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Sean Taylor, Dove and Boweevil, Five Points Gang and Blind Lemon Pledge.

Better times are ahead, and here’s the proof – the postponed HRH Prog IX plus HRH Prog X come together for an incredible 10th Anniversary of HRH Prog – with all the bands playing both the O2 Academy Sheffield and London’s prestigious Shepherds Bush Empire alternately over the weekend of 17th and 18th October. Headlining both days are the legendary Colosseum - formed in 1968, the 6-piece Progressive Jazz-Rock fusion pioneers will give a masterclass in musicianship and creativity, plus Dave Brock, featuring not only material from Hawkwind, but also music from his busking days and plenty of chat in between! With support also from John Lees' Barclay James Harvest, Mostly Autumn, The Enid and Threshold, amongst others, there’s really no excuse to miss this incredible opportunity to see these truly pioneering bands perform.

"’A Lifetime Too Late’ returns to a more keyboard dominated mid-tempo track, then onto ‘In The Shadow Of The Clan’, which reaches out for a piece of yearning euphoria. Similarly, the next song ‘Say A Prayer’ is backed with some classy female backing vocals from Avril Davis, Tracy Tucker and Sharron Wallace, before the catchy ‘Liberated’, closes the album at track number eight." Today read another one of our self-isolating album reviews, as Geoff C. this time gives you his take here on The Petal Falls new 'All These Years' CD, which was released at the end of February, plus check out our Video Of The Day. Remember, if you are currently kicking your heels and you fancy doing a self-isolation CD review, then don't be shy, just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com

Last month Green Leaf Rustlers released their debut 'From Within Marin', and their third single off the album, a super-charged rendition of Gram Parsons' classic 'Big Mouth Blues', is today's Track Of The Day. Comprised of Chris Robinson, Barry Sless, Greg Loiacono, Pete Sears and John Molo, Green Leaf Rustlers are a staple of the live music scene in and around Marin County. While seldom performing outside of Northern California, their reputation precedes them for re-imagining Country Rock gems by artists like Townes Van Zandt, Waylon Jennings, The Byrds and more. For the album, the band called upon frequent Robinson collaborator and legendary Grateful Dead archivist Betty Cantor Jackson to record the band live at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California on March 27th, 28th and 29th 2018.

Innovative British Rockers Cypher16 have unveiled the first song 'Break' from their upcoming second full-length album, 'It's A Long Way Back (From This Road)', which features guest bassist Vishal “V” Khetia from Heart of a Coward, and is today's Video Of The Day. The lyrical theme of 'Break' has also taken on an unplanned relevance in the current climate, providing a message of hope during this trying time. A refreshingly original Rock band, Cypher16 harnesses Metal with a hint of modern Industrial to create a truly massive sound. Consisting of Jack Doolan - vocals/guitars, Will Cass - guitars/vocals, Rich Hinks - bass and Declan Doran - drums, the band’s debut album, 'The Great Surveyor', was released in October 2015 to rave reviews.

Good Friday was supposed to be an exciting release day for Frontiers Music Srl, with new albums by One Desire, Dennis DeYoung, Pretty Maids, FM and Her Chariot Awaits due to drop. However, the universe had other plans…. as we are all aware. Although the good news is that if you sign up for the Frontiers newsletter here, you will receive a link to download a free 20 song digital sampler that contains songs from current and upcoming new album releases.