Trucker Diablo closed 2018 playing Winter Storm Festival and earned the tag of “most fun and rockin' band of the weekend!”. Quietly tinkering with the Big Truck over the winter period, and regaining control over previously label owned albums, the band dug some song ideas out of the archives, and from those sessions came the idea to celebrate 10 years of Trucker Diablo by re-releasing the first two albums in a special package, with bonus tracks and unreleased songs. Recorded late 2018 with long term producer Frankie McClay at Einstein Studios, and featuring current bassist Jim McGurk, the lead single ‘Other Side of the City’ (today's Track Of The Day) was released at the end of last month and is one of the unreleased tunes from that period and combines everything Trucker became known for since that initial debut album, big riffs, sing along choruses and that feeling we’re in it together! Consequently, the new package became the 30-song laden 'Devil Songs', the combination of 'The Devil Rhythm' and 'Songs of Iron', due to be released later this month.

"You know that occasional feeling when you hear a song for the first time and it just hits the spot? The moving ballad 'Four Million Days' does just that - opening with Matt's cello and Wille's finger picked acoustic guitar, it is a joy to be behold, also showcasing Andrew's consummate drumming plus the power of Wille's vocals, its piece de resistance being Edwards signature lap slide Gilmouresque solo, weaving in and out of its outstanding orchestral construction. Follow that." Not only was that part of our recent take on Wille & The Bandits latest CD 'Paths' but we also caught them live at London's O2 Academy Islington at the end of March (pictured). Anyway, today's Video Of The Day is the third and latest single released from their album - 'Four Million Days'.

Gov’t Mule celebrate 25 years being a band as they return to the Mascot Label Group/Provogue Records to release their new live album 'Bring On The Music - Live at the Capitol Theatre', on Friday 28th June, recorded during two days in April last year at the famed Port Chester, NY venue. No two Gov't Mule shows are alike, as the band draws on the more than 300 songs in their repertoire (and often a host of special guests) to create a unique experience each and every time. Warren Haynes (vocals, guitar), Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (keyboards, guitar and backing vocals) and Jorgen Carlsson (bass) – have galvanised a global fan base with their improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognised as one of the most timeless and revered bands in the world. They also kick off a UK tour at the end of this month including London's Forum on Saturday 1st June.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns today with another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat, featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks, UK IBBA Presenters' Picks and much more, including Catfish, Reloaded Norway, Mike Farris, Larry Griffith Band, Tony Campanella, Melissa Etheridge, Petri Matero Group, Big Daddy Wilson, Gary Hoey, Mike Ross, Ana Popovic (pictured), Julian Taylor Band, Cash Box Kings, The Hot Sardines, The Blues Spiders, Reese Wynans, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Jumping Matt and his Combo, George Benson, Bonita & The Blues Shacks, Bob Corritore, Matt Pearce & The Mutiny, Kelly's Lot, Glen Clark, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimmie Vaughan, John Primer, The Primitive Noise Band, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and more.

Savage Messiah release their new album, 'Demons', on Friday 17th May via Century Media, and to celebrate the release, the band play the second of three headline shows at London's Camden Assembly tonight. 'Demons' is Savage Messiah’s fifth studio album and sees the band deliver a fresh new sound that will infect ears and conquer minds. The band will also embark on an extensive 23 date European tour supporting Symphony X, which includes a date at London’s Electric Ballroom on Thursday 6th June.

"Following on, and now playing to a full house are Myke Gray. For those unfamiliar, the namesake guitarist was an integral part of nineties rockers Skin. His current incarnation is a vehicle for the Joe Satriani lookalike to play like a Joe Satriani soundalike. For this festival however, the instrumentalist has had the inspired idea of recruiting Kim Jennett, from Voodoo Blood, for vocals. What a powerful little powerhouse she is. With only a week or so to learn a back catalogue of Skin tracks, she - and the band - really kicked it in. Classics like 'Take Me Down To The River', 'Look But Don't Touch' and 'Shine Your Light' were belted out with the force of a West Wales weather forecast. Great band, great set, easily the find of the day." That was our take on Myke Gray at Hard Rock Hell last November (pictured) and today's Video Of The Day is 'Unbroken', the latest track taken from Kim Jennett's upcoming debut album - written and produced by Myke - and directed by Samuel Fenton.

Legendary Prog outfit Atomic Rooster are playing The Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ tonight. Formed from the ashes of the The Crazy World of Arthur Brown in 1969, their debut gig was at the Lyceum in London (supported by Deep Purple) and their first self-titled album was released in February 1970. It was after the release of 'Death Walks Behind You' that they had their first taste of UK chart success with 'Tomorrow Night' and 'Devil’s Answer'. Doors open at 7.45pm with support band Jamie Thyer & The Worried Men on from 8.15pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission. Also tonight, coming out the depths of the underground Electronic scene and playing London's O2 Islington Academy are Atari Teenage Riot, who have defined Digital Hardcore and have come to envelope all levels of the Digital age from Hip-Hop to Techno to Metal.

"Bunched Up Letters” has a Bluesy feel; 'Haze' is pure Motown and elsewhere there are shades of Prince. The band’s playing is accomplished but understated, bringing the most out of Olly’s voice, demonstrating that their recent residency at Ronnie Scott’s has paid off. Overall their sound is decidedly Pop, which is a testament to their production values and will no doubt bring them to a wider audience." Read the whole of Ivan De Mello's The King's Parade + Imogen gig review from London's The Borderline last Wednesday here, plus check out our Photo Gallery here.

With one of the strongest lineups of Melodic and Hard Rock you’ll see anywhere, click here to be in with a chance of winning a weekend pass for HRH AOR VIII for Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March 2020 at Vauxhall Holiday Resort, Great Yarmouth. The mouthwatering roster includes Faster Pussycat, Great White, Autograph, D-A-D, Madam X, Gun, Eclipse, Enuff Z’Nuff and Empyre (today's Video Of The Day).

Today's May 2019 WRC Bulletin looks back at our April gigs including Hands Off Gretel (March), Wille & The Bandits (March), Sari Schorr, UFO, Savoy Brown, At The Sun, Flight Brigade, Airrace, The King's Parade, Joe Bonamassa, Lethbridge Owen, plus our Erja Lyytinen and Wily Bo Walker and ED Brayshaw CD reviews, and our At The Sun interview. As well as Wrinklystock 8 (pictured), we also look forward to our May gigs including Savage Messiah, Collateral, The Accidentals, The Brink, The Wildhearts, Bad Pennies, Ana Popovic, Samantha Fish, Jag Panzer, Superfecta, Doomsday Outlaw, Glitter Machine, Bigfoot, JoanOvArc (Video Of The Day) and Matt Pearce & The Mutiny. Don't forget that if you ever want to contribute a gig or CD review to our website then please get in touch!

Today we catch up with the latest Captain's Video Rock Show which is today's Track Of The Day. His mission: to get Rock music back into mainstream music again with wall to wall Rock videos from new and established bands. Episode 15 includes Withem, Alan Parsons, W.E.T., Timo Tolkki's Avalon, Issa/Deen Castronovo (pictured), and Night Ranger.

Further to our review here, today check out our Photo Gallery here from Joe Bonamassa's Royal Albert Hall gig from last Thursday courtesy of John Hayhurst, Erik De'Scathebury and Richard Bolwell. The celebrated Blues-Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter returned to the legendary venue in London for the first time since April 2017 for three concerts following his October 2018 UK Arena Tour, performing alongside a hand-picked group of world-class musicians playing material from his latest studio album 'Redemption', and his 2016 milestone album 'Blues of Desperation', plus, of course, classic Bonamassa fan favourites.