Since their sold out UK tour in November last year, UK Rocktronica provocateurs Pitchshifter have remained largely silent. However, to coincide with PSi’s 30th anniversary, the Clayden brothers are celebrating by recently releasing the Nottingham band's entire recording catalogue, which has now been uploaded to all online streaming platforms.

Today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day is part one of two UK Blues Awards specials, including music from Connie Lush, Dan Burnett, Sean Taylor, Rebecca Downes, The Sean Webster Band, The Big Wolf Band featuring Zoe Green, Irene Rae, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Connor Selby (pictured), The Achievers, The Head Hunters Blues Band, Elles Bailey, Catfish, Mike Ross and Kyla Brox. Part two next week!

Supreme British Melodic Hard Rockers Magnum have revealed the release of their stonking 21st studio album, ‘The Serpent Rings’ next month on Friday 17th January on Steamhammer/SPV Records. ‘The Serpent Rings’ is an even more inspired and accomplished body of work than 2018’s utterly outstanding ‘Lost On The Road To Eternity’ album, which crashed into the Indie Album Chart at number 1 and the UK national album chart at 15 on release. Indeed, the new album contains eleven vibrant new classically melodic Magnum compositions, all displaying a distinctly more powerful, Rock-oriented approach than on the album’s exhilarating predecessor. The all fired up line-up of Tony Clarkin – guitar, Bob Catley – vocals, Rick Benton – keyboards, Dennis Ward – bass and Lee Morris – drums, also can’t wait to hit the road to play live next year on their March/April/May UK & Irish tour that includes Islington's Assembly in London on Saturday 4th April.

"Well, while the ‘Rival Sons’ successfully sell us a Led Zep/Bad Co. rejuvenation, possibly the ‘Lats’ could sell the USA a new ‘Jovi/Halen’? The record is a credit to the work and the many miles up and down UK motorways that singer Angelo Tristan, guitarist Todd Winger, bassist Jack Bentley-Smith and drummer Ben Atkinson have put in recently, captured uniquely by producer Sean M. Kenny." Today read the whole of Geoff C's review of Collateral's eponymous debut album here, which is due to be released next year on Friday 21st February, plus check out our Track Of The Day.

Yes, we have finally come up with our nominees here in this year's WRC Awards. Simply choose your favourite from each of the eleven categories provided here and hit the vote button. You have until midnight 31st December to make your choice and only one vote per category per e-mail address is allowed - so there. Today we focus on 'Best Support', namely Sharrie Williams (Video Of The Day) who we saw supporting Sari Schorr at London's iconic 100 Club in January, Massive Wagons who supported Lynyrd Skynyrd at Wembley Arena in June, Nova Cub who supported Sophie & The Giants at Islington's The Lexington in September, and finally Port Erin who supported Flight Brigade at Putney's Half Moon in April. So what are you waiting for? Spread the good news and make sure your favourite band gets the votes it deserves!

With all the great music we have witnessed during 2019 - it wasn't easy - but yes, once again, we have finally come up with our nominees here in this year's WRC Awards. Simply choose your favourite from each of the eleven categories provided here and hit the vote button. You have until midnight on 31st December to make your choice and only one vote per category per e-mail address is allowed - so there. Today we focus on our Best Radio Show category that includes Rock On The Ridge (pictured), The Blues Club Podcast, Big Night In and Blues On The Radio! So what are you waiting for? Spread the good news and make sure your favourite band gets the votes it deserves!

It's about time we had a brilliant Rock song in the charts again at this special time of the year, and today's Video Of The Day - the re-released 'Mother Mary' by The Quireboys - has the perfect Christmas vibe. You can now also experience, through Amazon, The Quireboys momentous sold out 35th anniversary concert - '35 & Live' - filmed in glorious high definition (with incredible sound quality) at London’s sold-out O2 Forum, Kentish Town, in September this year. Join the fans, the press, and the band onstage and behind the scenes as they unleash 100% of pure Gypsy Rock ’n’ Roll live!

Transcendent, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Rock band, Evanescence, recently returned with their first new recording in eight years, their signature-Rock version of the Fleetwood Mac classic 'The Chain' (today's Track Of The Day from 'Gears 5'). Following their critically acclaimed foray into Symphonic music with 2017’s 'Synthesis' album and world tour, the five-piece has reemerged by embracing a heavier sound, albeit with their trademark style that has made Evanescence integral in establishing a global, critical mass in Rock, and among the most unique artists of the millennium. The band is currently working on new original music, which will start rolling out in 2020 in advance of their next studio album. The group also head out on a massive Europe and UK co-headline tour with Within Temptation in April/May next year including London's O2 Arena on Tuesday 7th April.

"First up, however, is Chuck’s grandson, followed by another less heralded name in Joanna Connor, whose slide work sounds well worthy of further investigation. The pace is ramped up by the arrival of Walter Trout, who probably couldn’t play a half hearted solo if he tried! Trout & Zito’s romp through 'Johnny B. Goode' is a tough act to follow, so it was probably a wise decision to schedule Bonamassa’s contribution next; his lengthy solo on 'Wee Wee Hours' is the Bluesiest of the entire album (just typing that makes me want to listen to it again!)." Today read the whole of Gary Smith's review of Mike Zito's 'Rock 'n' Roll: A Tribute To Chuck Berry' CD here, which was released at the beginning of last month, plus check out our Video Of The Day.

Flying Colors (Track Of The Day) released their latest album ‘Third Degree’ on Friday 4th October via Music Theories Recordings, and tonight the American Prog Rock supergroup is playing London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. Whenever guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, ex-Kansas), drummer Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater, Transatlantic), keyboardist/vocalist Neal Morse (Transatlantic, ex-Spock’s Beard, and a prolific solo artist in his own right), bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, ex-Joe Satriani) and powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, The Sea Within) - are able to conjoin their collective talents, the result is a sweet sonic bouillabaisse that reflects where their inherent mastery of melody intersects with top-shelf Progressive musicianship. ‘Third Degree’ builds upon the genre-bending momentum of 2012’s self-titled 'Flying Colors' and the aural-template ascension of 2014’s 'Second Nature'.

The traditional John Verity full band, unplugged and unhinged Christmas show takes place tonight at Cardington Village Hall with special guests. Also tonight, Old School New Wave/Punk band Emergency Bitter play Kingston's Fighting Cocks tonight, whilst Albany Down's Christmas gig is at The Stables, Milton Keynes. Meanwhile, Camden Rocks presents a Rock-n-Roll Christmas bonanza featuring Mercutio, Toffees, Pet Needs, Haig, Underjoy, Planet 3, TV Coma, AtticOmatic and Yikes - all live at The Monarch between 12.30pm and 8.30pm. Finally today, Split Whiskers will be taking to the Blues At Barleylands stage at 2pm at Barleylands Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UF.

With a review to come, check out today's initial Photo Gallery here of the Dan Reed Network celebrating 'Slam's' 30th anniversary by playing the album in its entirety, on their ‘Big 3-0 Tour’ with Gun (pictured) and FM(Video Of The Day) at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday night. Thirty years down the line and 'Slam' more than stands the test of time, its ethos as relevant as ever. Indeed, the legendary pioneering Funk Rock five-piece’s self-titled debut album plus ‘Slam’ have just been totally remastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell and released on Universal Music at the end of October, including streaming for the very first time.