With the Supersucker odometer clicking on three decades this very year, the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World’ is marking the occasion with a loud, resounding ‘Suck It’ due to be released on Friday 21st September on Steamhammer/SPV. Off the blocks, this 12th studio album from the band showcases a ruthless, get-it-done trio that sounds rebuilt from Motorhead parts, with singer-bassist Eddie Spaghetti transmuting Lemmy’s mojo, which he and core Suckers Marty Chandler (guitar) and drummer Chris Von Streicher (drums) recorded early this year at Bismeaux Studio in Austin, Texas, cutting all ten tracks in four days. Supersuckers are set to bring their 30th anniversary tour, playing songs from ‘Suck It’, some country faves, plus two of their Sub Pop records in their entirety, to the UK in November, including London's Oslo on Friday 16th.

Russell Swallow is one of those lucky pre-Brexit kids who has spent the last two years living between London and Berlin. As a result his sound is a refreshing synthesis of the classic British singer-songwriter tradition with ambient Berlin soundscapes. He uses confessional lyrics and allegorical storytelling to create songs that range from hushed, prayer-like confessionals to soaring, Indie epics. Inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, Jack Savoretti, James Bay, Ray Lamontagne and Jeff Buckley, he taught himself to write songs by blending his passion for poetry and short stories with his newfound love of Indie-driven sounds. Swallow's stunning new EP 'My Lover, Her Lover And Me' blends Folk, Electronica and Soul, so not only check out today's Track Of The Day but also his gig at The Finsbury in London next Tuesday 4th September.

On Friday 14th September Frontiers Music Srl will release an album following the formation of a brand new band featuring legends of the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal scene. Dream Child boasts the amazing line-up of Craig Goldy: guitars (ex-Dio, Giuffria), Wayne Findlay: guitars and keyboards (ex-Michael Schenker Group), Simon Wright: drums (ex-AC/DC, Dio, Operation: Mindcrime), Rudy Sarzo: bass (ex-Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Whitesnake, Dio) and Diego Valdez: vocals (Helker) - so why not check out today's Video Of The Day!

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is an international playlist featuring Matt Waltlake (England), Yury Apsy (Brazil), The Blues Bones (Belgium), Sugar Blue (USA), Riot And The Blues Devils (Canada), Hardchargers (Northern Ireland) and Dan Patlansky (pictured from South Africa).

The Unity, the superb Melodic Power Metal band formed by Gamma Ray members Michael Ehré (drums) and Henjo Richter (guitar), are set to release their storming second album, ‘Rise’, on Steamhammer/SPV on Friday 14th September. ‘Rise’ is an even more accomplished offering than the band’s self-titled debut album, which garnered glowing reviews throughout Europe on release in Spring 2017, and led to Unity being nominated ‘Newcomer Of The Year’ in Germany’s leading Metal Hammer and Rock Hard magazines. All fired up, the band subsequently embarked on tours with Edguy and Sinner and wowed the crowds with their dynamic performances on the main stages of renowned festivals such as Bang Your Head, Metalfest and the Winter Masters Of Rock.

"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." Today read Gary Smith's complete take here on Ben Poole's new CD 'Anytime You Need Me' (Video Of The Day), due to be released on Friday 14th September.

Bristol based multi-instrumentalist producer and visual artist She Makes War has released her new single ‘Devastate Me’ (today's Track Of The Day) taken from her upcoming album 'Brace For Impact', the follow up to 2016’s acclaimed 'Direction Of Travel', which is due to be released on Friday 28th September. A blend of raucous guitar and infectious vocals, ‘Devastate Me’ is an unrestrained commentary on the impact of our collective online presence on our lives, from stalker exes to the hysterical screeching of Twitter. Simultaneously scintillating and scathing, the track is an infectious dose of Punk-infused Pop with a conscious message. She Makes War will be heading out on a headline tour this October including London's Sebright Arms on Friday 26th October.

Ascend' is the second album by the glorious UK afro-inspired and insurrectionary Heavy Power-Rock trio Vodun, due to be released on Friday 7th September by New Heavy Sounds. It's ten slabs of ground-flattening, groove-inflected, righteous, soulful and spiritual revolution Rock and mystic heaviness, driven by the afro-inspired dervish drums of Zel Kaute (interpreting the spirits of Ogoun), the roaring, fierce chromium guitars of Linz Hamilton (The Marassa) and fronted by the fire-breathing howl of frontwoman Chantal Brown (formally of Invasion, Chrome Hoof and Do Me Bad Things), delivering you the truth of generations with a drive and focus that can’t be matched. Check out today's Video Of The Day for their new single 'Spirits Past'.

"Another fine track from 'The Book' album, 'Into The Night', punched good weight! Then we got a Kurt James guitar solo where he was allowed to indulge in some clever fret noodling, including the Hendrix trick of playing the guitar behind one’s head and with one’s teeth, before 'Long Island Tea', the first and only song to be aired from the new album, ‘Meanwhile, Back In The Garage’. It is a good track, but the album has several better songs on it, some tasty keys from Waldo though. The epic and enthralling Michael Schenker Group track ‘Assault Attack’, from the 'Assault Attack' album, rattled on like a steam train!" Today read the whole of Steven C. Gilbert's The Graham Bonnet Band and Doomsday Outlaw Underworld review from Wednesday night here, plus check out our Photo Gallery here.

The big day has finally arrived! Yes - Stonedeaf Festival is a new festival organised and promoted entirely by fans, which seeks to recapture the spirit of the original one-day Monsters of Rock festival, which takes place at Newark Showground today. Headlining are Skid Row, supported by The Quireboys, The Graham Bonnet Band, Anvil, Massive Wagons, Hand of Dimes, Chrome Molly (Video Of The Day) and Fallen Mafia, with DJ hellhound spinning the discs between the bands. For last minute ticket information go here.

Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a Rock ‘n Roll group should be. Now centered around bass player and vocalist Chip Z’nuff, Enuff Z’nuff are still alive and kicking with a legion of loyal fans, who can’t get enough of the band’s power Pop melded with Hard Rock stylings. In addition to Chip Z’nuff, the band features longtime guitarist Tory Stoffregen, ex-Ultravox singer/guitarist Tony Fennell, and Chicago native Daniel Benjamin Hill on drums. Enuff Z’nuff continues to tour and record relentlessly and their recently released album 'Diamond Boy' (see today's Track Of The Day) shows once again what a truly gifted hard/power Pop act they are. With no shortage of hooks and awesome songs, 'Diamond Boy' is another gem in Enuff Z’Nuff’s crown!

"After Bastille I had an impossible dilemma: two bands I wanted to see were performing at the same time. The Stereophonics started first, so I made my way to the Main Stage for a set of the band’s classic hits, delivered with enthusiastic aplomb. After 25 years of touring and numerous chart successes, the Stereophonics need no introduction. Kelly Jones’ voice adds horsepower and heft to newer material, but there is a distinct upturn in energy when the band reprise their earlier hits. Their set occasionally veers into arena-Rock routine but, overall, there is a serious vibe and little sense of self-indulgence. However, after a rousing performance of ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, complete with almost continuous audience participation, I dragged myself away to ensure I caught the end of the Years and Years set on the Second Stage, thereby apparently missing an impressive medley of covers that included ‘Handbags & Gladbags’ and ‘Highway to Hell’." Today read Big Ian's complete take on last Saturday's RiZE Festival at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, here, plus check out our Photo Gallery here.