We promised you another announcement on Friday - and boy have Stonedeaf delivered! Following its monster success this year, Stonedeaf 2019 is set to return on Saturday 24th August at the Newark Showground with Inglorious, Wayward Sons and Geoff Tate all being added to the original roster of headliner Glenn Hughes supported by Diamond Head, The Amorettes and Massive! Cited as one of the UK’s friendliest Rock festivals and filling the void of a one day one stage Rock festival so lacking in the UK - bring it on!

Best known as the original vocalist and founding member of the platinum selling Hard Rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has been hard at work completing his highly anticipated fifth solo album 'View to a Thrill', while at the same time keeping busy performing shows across the U.S. 'View To A Thrill', released earlier this month, includes 11 superb Ratt ‘n Roll songs written by Pearcy, together with guitarist Erik Ferentinos, that will surely please fans of his last solo effort, 'Smash' as well as fans of his original band, RATT. The track listing flows perfectly and takes you on an audio journey through blistering Rockers mixed with slower, more measured numbers. Like RATT’s catalog, this is a record that showcases the art of the riff! Ferentinos is truly Pearcy's secret weapon as displayed by the mind-bending solos on display throughout 'View To A Thrill'. With over 15 million records sold worldwide with RATT, there is simply no slowing Pearcy down in the 21st century. With Matt Thorne on bass and Scot Coogan also on drums, check out today's Video Of The Day , taken from the new album - 'U Only Live Twice'.

"Openers on stage 1 are Epsom's Vambo. Having seen this 4 piece powerhouse perform on the tiny Orange stage at the Stone Free Festival, it was great to see them spread their wings across the expanse of the main stage. The small crowd arousing from the previous night’s revelries grew as did their appreciation of Vambo's 70's inspired Rock. Frontman Jack Stile cavorted around the stage like a madman, despite suffering from 'proper man flu' blasting out powerful lyrics on a set that included a cover of Zeppelin's 'Good Times Bad Times' as well as their last single 'Why, Why, Why' and next release 'Misery'. Which it wasn't. Drummer Steve Price and bassist James Scott keep the powerful groove going whilst axeman Pete Lance shows his awesome chops, not least of which on the closing cover of Deep Purple's 'Burn'." That was our recent VamboHard Rock Hell 12 review and today's Track Of The Day is Mother's interview with the guys after their set. If you also want to see individual HRH band photo galleries courtesy of Rockrpix then go here.

Today's Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day is Jules and Bob's 300th show and accordingly they look back at their previous shows with tracks from Empyre, Black Country Communion (pictured), Adrenaline Mob, Inglorious, Red Sun Rising, Alter Bridge, Led Zeppelin, Argent, Jeff Healey, Rival Sons, Pink Floyd, Monster Truck, Clutch, Wolftooth, The Brew, Black Stone Cherry, Charm City Devils, Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold, Scorpions, Myke Gray and Deep Purple.

"The penultimate, and for me, the most eagerly anticipated band is Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. Mr. C., once of Motorhead for over 30 years, has put together a band including his three sons, Tyla, Dane and Todd who play some kick bottom Rock and Roll. Whilst having their own distinct sound, they are made from the same straight up Heavy Rock and Roll material of the aforementioned Motorhead. With an hour long set, the playlist was a well balanced mix of their own material and Motorhead classic covers. When we saw them a few years ago they had limited material of their own but following the release of their album 'The Age Of Absurdity', they have some really strong material. 'Freak Show' and 'Get On Your Knees' being good examples. But it was covers of classics like 'R.A.M.O.N.E.S', 'Ace Of Spades' and 'Silver Machine' (dedicated by Phil to all past Motorhead heroes sadly no longer with us) that got the crowd properly pumped up. Finishing with a cover of 'Bomber', the boys show that they have evolved into a class act that deserves to be headliners at any festival." That was our take on Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons at Hard Rock Hell 12 last week (pictured) and Phil and his boys are playing London's Boston Music Rooms tonight!

"The rest of the set was structured into four main sections allowing each of the four singers a chance to take centre stage. With exuberant and jubilant introductions from Schenker, first to step up to the mic and show us what he could do was Doogie White. Opening with the excellent 'Vigilante Man' from the 2015 Temple Of Rock 'Spirit On A Mission’ album, galloping on to the superb 'Lord of the Lost and Lonely' from the 2013 Temple Of Rock 'Bridge The Gap' album, which was seamlessly followed by the catchy and melodic 'Take Me to the Church', one of the stronger songs from the 2018 Michael Schenker Fest 'Resurrection' album. Next up was the immense thumping heavy 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' from the 2011 'Temple Of Rock' album, before ending the mini set with the stellar UFO song 'Natural Thing' from the 1976 'No Heavy Petting' album. A superb performance from Doogie, and, to be honest, the best singer of the evening. His voice is strong and muscular, with a rich tone, immense power and deep resonance. A potent force to be reckoned with!" Read the whole of Steven C. Gilbert's Michael Schenker Fest London Forum review from last Saturday here plus check out today's Video Of The Day.

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 and much more. Music this week Includes tracks from Kenny Wayne Shepherd (pictured), Keb' Mo', The Blues Disciples, Ian Dury And The Blockheads, The Achievers, Sari Schorr, Dave Keller, Lee Ainley's Blues Storm, Jawbone, The James Hunter Six, Ben Poole, Sandy Carroll, Boz Scaggs, Etta James, John Pagano Band, Al Green, Dominic Schoemaker, Amy Winehouse, Reloaded Norway, RHR Redfern, Hutchinson & Ross, Anthony Geraci, Dr. Bob and the Bluesmakers, Jim Allchin, Detonics, Beki Brindle Band, The Cinelli Brothers, Peggie Perkins, Billy Preston, Beth Hart, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

We had the pleasure once again yesterday of interviewiewing South African Blues Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky ahead of his forthcoming UK tour that begins next Wednesday 21st November at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms with support from Gorilla Riot. With that audio interview to come, we will be reviewing Dan's gig at London's O2 Academy Islington 1 on Thursday 29th November, but in the meantime check out today's Video Of The Day, his new single 'Too Far Gone' taken from his new EP 'Live 2018' which was released last week.

Supersuckers bring their 30th anniversary tour, playing songs from ‘Suck It’, some country faves, plus two of their Sub Pop records in their entirety, to London's Oslo tonight as part of their November UK tour. With the Supersucker odometer clicking on three decades this very year, the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World’ marked the occasion with the loud, resounding, aforementioned ‘Suck It’ released in September on Steamhammer/SPV. Meanwhile, our mates Idlewar, also return to the UK for a tour, stopping off at London's Black Heart in Camden tonight.

"Following on the main stage from establishment are the new blood that are Blackberry Smoke. Although you couldn’t get a more 1970’s looking band if you tried. I say new blood, the Georgian 5 piece of Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards) have been around for nearly 20 years now. And the guitar nerds got a whole festivals worth of eye candy in just one band. Played through boutique Germino amps, the Southern rocking sound has a Prog keyboard tinge to it. Tracks like ‘Six Ways To Sunday’ has a shuffle beat with a busy bassline and a real feel good factor to it whilst ‘Let It Burn’ is a sultry slow Blues with a keyboard solo and a Gibson 335 Wah-fest. Sandwiched around a cover of the Beatles ‘Come Together’, it was exquisite. Tracks from the new album ‘Find The Light’ get an airing but with favourites like ‘Shakin Hands With The Holy Ghost’ and ‘One Horse Town’ before finishing with ‘Ain’t Much Left Of Me’ - I could have listened to them all day." That was our take on Blackberry Smoke at this year's Ramblin' Man Fair (pictured) and Charlie and the guys are playing London's Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight!

Following hot on the heels of Hard Rock Hell 12, HRH Prog 7 begins tonight at Camp HRH in Pwllheli, North Wales with a Pre-Party starring Martin Barre (pictured and Video Of The Day), The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown and Maschine. The festival then begins in earnest at midday tomorrow for the next two days with two arenas featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting production in warm, welcoming rooms with lots of comfortable seating, food stations and well-stocked round-the-clock bars! Combine that with 27 brilliant acts plus signings,unplugged sessions, After Parties, Psychedelic entertainment and other fringe activities – this will be a Prog event like no other!

Little Red Kings (today's Track Of The Day) are a group of five dedicated musicians based around Norwich. A vision of alternative Roots Rock brought them together, and with a powerful live show they haven't looked back. Their music combines a gritty, earthy quality, reminiscent of British Classic Blues Rock bands of the 70's with strong melodies and elements of modern Alternative Rock. Jason Wick is the groups founder member, lead vocalist, and guitarist. Scotsman Dougie Archer, adds guitar and front-man quality back up vocals with Ben Beach on bass. Craig Stevenson tinkles the ivory substitutes, and anything else he can get his hands on, whilst Harry Wickham on drums, keeps the whole thing, tight and loose enough. June this year saw the release of their eagerly awaited studio album 'Callous', a "rootsy-tootsy", rocking, rolling, modern take, on a Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues album.