Released back in August, ‘Apocalypse’ is the twelfth studio album by Primal Fear and another milestone release by one of the most loved and respected Heavy Metal bands in the world who are playing the Tufnell Park Dome in London tonight. Their previous two records, ‘Delivering The Black’ and ‘Rulebreaker’, saw them scale the charts in several territories and receive higher critical praise than ever, recognition that they have continued to raise the bar in terms of quality and musicianship, constantly pushing themselves to find new ways to better their previous output. ‘Apocalypse’ was recorded at Hansen Studios in Denmark with band co-founder and bassist Mat Sinner producing and engineering/mixing by Jacob Hansen. All three guitarists - Magnus Karlsson, Tom Naumann and Alex Beyrodt - shine thanks to Hansen’s mixing skills, while Ralf Scheepers again displays why he is one of the most outstanding Metal vocalist heroes of our time.

"Hackett then sat down with his acoustic guitar - cue the defining moment of the evening and the final song. Indeed if any track totally defined 70's Prog then I defy you to find anything more poignant that 'Supper's Ready' from their album 'Foxtrot'. It really has everything. The combination of Hackett, Sylvan, Reingold (guitar) Townsend (flute), O'Toole, King and Thacuk's orchestra, in the early construction of this masterpiece, was truly breathtaking. The audience of course then chipped in in unison shouting "A Flower", before it was "All Change" as they all took us to that promised land with THAT mesmerising keys solo from the exceptional King before Hackett and Sylvan left us with tears of joy with THAT outro! It was indeed the mighty one. Well worth dining out on. 26 minutes of perfection." Today we have AJ's take on last Thursday's Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited gig here - plus check out today's Video Of The Day of 'Blood On The Rooftops' taken at the Manchester leg of his current tour. In fact we are going back for more at The London Palladium tonight and amazingly we understand that there are still a few tickets left!

John Medeski's Mad Skillet release their self-titled debut album via Medeski Martin & Wood's record label, Indirecto Records on Friday 9th November. Led by the hugely influential keyboardist and featuring guitarist Will Bernard and the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band rhythm section of sousaphonist Kirk Joseph and drummer Terence Higgins, Mad Skillet is first and foremost a product of New Orleans. The band's inception can be traced back to the late-night sets that go down every year during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Check out today's Track Of The Day 'Invincible Bubble' - Medeski's cathartic, open-hearted tribute to his step-daughter. In November the band embark on a 13-date U.S. tour surrounding the release, beginning with a festival appearance at Utopiafest in Burnet, Texas, and including shows throughout the Midwest and Northeast.

The UK’s own Southern Rockers Sons of Liberty released ‘Aged in Oak’ (listen to today's Track Of The Day) at the end of last month on all major digital platforms - a six track EP of Hard Rocking original Southernality. Following hard on the heels of the band’s highly acclaimed debut independent release ‘Shinola’, 'Aged in Oak' sees the band at their best, refining their song craft and finding their place as unique and authentic artists, built on years of experience playing Southern Rock out on the live circuit. Like 'Shinola' the EP was recorded at Vale Studios and Engineered by the incredible Chris D’Adda. The band were also very grateful to Toby Jepson (Lightning In A Bottle) for his invaluable advice, guidance and encouragement ahead of recording 'Aged In Oak'.

To support both the release of their latest album 'Way Down Yonder' plus last month's re-issue of 2015's 'Rise To The Mountains', Hogjaw are currently on a UK tour, bringing their own brand of Southern pride and joy to cities the length and breadth of the land. And, accordingly, the rambunctious Southern Rockers stop off at London's O2 Academy Islington tonight. Hogjaw hail from Arizona and describe themselves as "Four fingers folded into a fist!": JB Jones (vocals and guitar), Jimmy Rose (lead guitar), Elvis DD (bass) & Kwall (drums). “Hard-hitting Southern fried electric Rock” is how they define their sound, although their influences are drawn from a deeper well: imagine Free, early Rainbow and Whitesnake, marinaded in Blackfoot and The Allman Brothers, then steeped in moonshine. Solid Southern Blues-Rock. Oh, and beards!

The duo that has been labeled as “The White Stripes Of Metal” are conquering the scene of heavy music worldwide. With over 600 international shows and their third full-length album 'Morph' released last month, KrashKarma from Los Angeles is steadily rising through the ranks establishing themselves as one of the hottest touring acts. Niki Skistimas (vocals, drums) and Ralf Dietel (vocals, guitars) are drawing their intensive energy from generations of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative and Punk music. The commanding sound that is driven by Ralf’s unique Frankenstein guitar/bass creation and his urgent shouts combined with Niki’s soothing but sinful voice and pounding rhythm, deliver a fresh urgency that doesn’t seem to fit into any pre-existing genres. No two-piece band has ever sounded so huge. The broad spectrum of media coverage and the consistently euphoric reviews underline that KrashKarma not only have infiltrated the scene of heavy music but continue to morph into a monster that cannot be stopped! Just check out 'Stranded' - the first video taken from 'Morph' which is today's Video Of The Day.

"The second re-imagined track is ‘Forgot to Make Her Mine’ recorded at the Power Station NYC. A nice rocky riff has made this a DRN classic and fan favourite at live shows. The bass Funk slaps away to remind us this is DRN at their best. ‘Shameless’ is a song about love and friendships that endure forever, regardless of what others perceive or judge. I often judge a track by the effect it has on my emotions rather than just on the musically content and this is a track that evokes more meaning than just the solid melodies. If I still had a tape player, maybe this one would be on my next mix tape!" Today read Chris Bourlet's complete take here on Dan Reed Network's new 'Origins' CD, which is due to be released on Friday 23rd November, of which the first single 'Fade To Light' is today's Video Of The Day.

Today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day features music from RHR Redfern, Hutchinson (pictured) & Ross, Guy Tortora, Billy F. Gibbons, Dean James and The Black Dogs, Sari Schorr, Fiona Boyes, David Julia, Sean Chambers, Dr Bob and the Bluesmakers, Jim Dan Dee, The Liam Ward Band and (ahead of their show tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, Coulsdon CR5 2NF) two tracks from Rainbreakers!

Southbound fought of the awesome international competition of both SIMO and The Brothers Landreth in 2015 to win our coveted 'One's To Watch' WRC award - thanks to stand-out gigs at Leos Red Lion, Gravesend, The Half Moon, Putney and The Horn, St. Albans (pictured). And tonight you can catch the guys at London's iconic 100 Club, supporting Corky Laing, who we also saw that year at the same venue.

Fan-chosen favourites Monolord and Fireball Ministry will headline HRH Doom Vs HRH Stoner (Europe’s flagship celebration of Doom and Stoner Rock), which will hit the O2 Academy in Sheffield on the weekend of 28th and 29th September 2019. One further headliner will be announced on Monday 5th November! HRH DVS IV is an HRH city experience: a thunderous battle of very, very loud Metal tribes, who’ll champion their passionate camps at the UK’s number one celebration of these loud, dark, powerful genres. The two headliners blaze the trail for a portentous line-up of Doom & Stoner talent over the two-day event. Also confirmed are: Black Rainbows, Church of the Cosmic Skull, Black Moth, Dead Witches, Space Witch, Ten Ton Slug, Master Charger, Oak, Witch Tripper, Poseidon, The Red Widows, Mage, Red Spektor, Deadsmoke, Green Lung, Black Forge, Cower, Hounds!, Psychlona, Flex Bison and Superseed.

"It seems to be an unwritten rule that bands with just three members always make the most noise and Tom, Dale and birthday boy Karl are certainly no exception. Relying heavily on the latest ‘Starting Gun’ album (ten out of the eleven tracks are brought out to play here), it’s a blisteringly powerful hour with just three older songs to keep the die-hard fans happy." Today we have Phil C.'s take on last Sunday's Those Damn Crows, Federal Charm and The Bad Flowers London Borderline gig here - plus check out some more Bad Flowers photos from the night courtesy of Robert Sutton here, our Those Damn Crows Video Of The Day and our Federal Charm interview here.

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day not only celebrates their 400th edition but also remembers Otis Rush who sadly died recently. This week's playlist features Maria Muldaur, Ally Venable, Kendel Calgary, Sari Schorr (pictured), Martha Fields, Lindsay Beaver and Lawrence Lebo.