Billy Idol’'s 1980’'s remix collection, 'Vital Idol', is getting a modern-day upgrade with 'Vital Idol: Revitalized', set for release on CD and digital by EMI/UMC on Friday 28th September. More than 30 years after his groundbreaking 'Vital Idol' compilation cemented the vibrancy of the Dance-Rock remix genre in the second half of the 1980’'s, Idol’'s Revitalized collection features 11 brand-new remixes of his most classic and enduring hits. 'Vital Idol', initially released in 1985, was the first remix record released by a Rock superstar. Besides being certified platinum, 'Vital Idol' was accompanied by a version of “'Mony Mony”' that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, as well as hitting the Top 10 on the UK Singles chart. Lending their hands to the Revitalized proceedings are electronic dance luminaries Moby, Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method as well as current innovators including Tropkillaz, Shiba San, Juan Maclean, CRAY and RAC.

Bad Wolves – the US Rock band who emerged as the #1 breakout act globally this year – have moved forward their touring plans and announced that their first ever UK & European shows will happen next month alongside Three Days Grace. The tour includes dates all across Europe including Portsmouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Glasgow and Manchester. Earlier this year the band released their version of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’, a tribute to singer Dolores O’Riordan and an homage to the original, which has garnered over 125 million views across platforms and in June this year, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores' four children, fulfilling the promise to donate all of their proceeds. Today, check out our Video Of The Day, the band's follow up single ‘Hear Me Now’ featuring Diamante.

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is another Blues women special featuring Sari Schorr (pictured), Carolyn Fe, Lawrence Lebo, Susan Tedeschi, Sister Suzie and Rachelle Coba.

Last Friday night, London's O2 Forum in Kentish Town welcomed headliners The Quireboys to the stage for one night only - a Rock band who work hard, play hard and keep alive the spirit of good time Rock ‘n’ Roll. Celebrating a decade since the release of their album, 'Homewreckers & Heartbreakers', they played this beast of an album in its entirety, with some classics from their career spanning over 30 years too. Featuring Spike (vocals), Guy Griffin (guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards), Paul Guerin (guitar), Dave McCluskey (drums) and Nick Malling (bass) plus special guest performances from H.E.A.T, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics and Those Damn Crows - check out our Photo Gallery from the gig here.

Pretty Boy Floyd complete their UK tour at Camden's The Underworld tonight and today's Track Of The Day is taken from their 2017 album ‘Public Enemies’. Exactly the sort of record you would expect from these seasoned veterans of The Sunset Strip, it is a fun record to be played at maximum volume. They chose the name Pretty Boy Floyd because it seemed to describe them - four tough teens armed with guitar licks and angst setting out to conquer the world. As the new millennium rolled in, a generation of young fans who weren’t even born when the band first emerged began to wonder what they had missed out on back in the Sleaze Rock heyday of the late 80's and early 90's. Original and new fans alike found common ground - a love of the band’s music, sleazy shows and fun times. Never mind the critics, or what trends may have come and gone, Pretty Boy Floyd continue to record and tour, winning new converts both young and old.

"Jawbone’s album has been in gestation for quite some months and we get ALL of it tonight. Every song. And it’s a treat. They kick off with 'Leave No Traces' - the first song on the album and that sets the formula of Paddy’s sweet call and Marcus’s gravelly response. Half a dozen songs in and you’re thinking to yourself - wow, this band reminds me of Little Feat and The Band. And just to prove that point, Jawbone pull off stonking covers of 'Willin’ and 'Rag Mama Rag'. Everyone in the room is a fan now." Today read the whole of Pete Elphick's Jawbone (Video Of The Day) London Borderline review from last Wednesday night here, plus photos courtesy of Al Stuart.

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a band in 2018, Nazareth is marking the occasion with a Hard Rocking new album, “'Tattooed On My Brain'” (see today's Track Of The Day), scheduled for release on Frontiers Music srl on Friday 12th October. 'Tattooed On My Brain' is their 24th full length album, the band originally breaking through to a larger audience when, after supporting Deep Purple on tour, they released the Roger Glover-produced “'Razamanaz”' album in early 1973. A string of hit records including “'Loud 'N’ Proud”', “'Rampant”', and their biggest success 'Hair of the Dog' (featuring the smash hits 'Hair Of The Dog' and 'Love Hurts') followed, cementing the band's legacy in the history of Hard Rock. Nazareth continued on throughout the 80's and 90's, making new studio albums and touring the world. In 2014, original singer Dan McCafferty had to leave the band for health reasons and with his blessing, Carl Sentance is now fronting the legendary band. Rejuvenated and as energetic as ever, Nazareth is back with an album that firmly shows their roots, but also sees the band progressing forward and seeing the future. These songs are infectious, hooky and instantly memorable....just as you'd expect from Nazareth!

Bearded Theory'’s Spring Gathering, Derbyshire’'s award-winning family-friendly festival, will be return in 2019 for the 12th successive year! Returning again to its iconic home of Catton Park nestled in the beautiful National Forest, Bearded Theory will once again take place over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th May. All tickets will go on sale today here - the first 1500 Adult Weekend Camping tickets will be priced at a special ‘early bird’ rate of just £105, with the remainder going on sale immediately afterwards for just £122.50. Once again, all children 5 years and younger can attend the festival for free, there are heavily discounted tickets available for older children and youths, and a monthly payment plan is also available (whilst stocks last) until December 30th. The first announcement of acts is expected later this autumn.

Today's Video Of The Day features The Quireboys who we caught live at their Homewreckers & Heartbreakers 10th Anniversary show at London's The Forum last night. With a sound that harks back to the 70's heyday of The Faces, Stones, Slade and Mott The Hoople, The Quireboys have always remained true to their roots from the start. And their mission to simply keep the spirit of good time Rock ‘n’ Roll alive and kicking into the 21st century was well and truly achieved last night. Excellently supported by Those Damn Crows, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics (pictured) and H.E.A.T. - watch out for our Photo Gallery tomorrow.

"The music itself is top quality from the start and I’m sure everyone may pick different tracks as their own personal favourites; the guitar solos usually choose mine for me, so ‘Found Out The Hard Way’ probably edges the vote, although the closing pair of ‘Let Me Be’ and ‘Holding On’ (the latter apparently influenced by Hendrix’s ‘Manic Depression’) run it mighty close." That was part our recent Ben Poole 'Anytime You Need Me' CD review here and Ben's album is finally released on Manhaton Records today. Also check out today's Video Of The Day.

"The New Revolution’ opens with a tasty ‘Faces’ style guitar groove and solid snare drum action before strong muscular vocals enter the fray! Notable Hammond embellishment giving it that authentic Faces sound. This song was written in honour of Martin Luther King, Jr. “Stand up for righteousness. Stand up for justice. Stand up for the truth.” Profound statements if ever there was!" That was part of our recent take here on Sari Schorr's latest CD 'Never Say Never' and Sari's album launch, supported by Mike Vernon & The Mighty Combo, takes place at London's The Borderline tonight.

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 Sari Schorr, Mat Walklate, Eric Clapton, Josh Smith, Delta Moon, Sister Suzie, The Record Company, Jawbone, Shemekia Copeland, The Marcus King Band (pictured), Boogie Beasts, Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Giles Robson, PulsatorPulsator, The Weight Band, Marcus Lazarus Band, The Jeremiah Johnson Band, Boz Scaggs, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and many more.