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.

Smoking Martha's debut album 'In Deep' (complete with bonus tracks) gets its UK/European official release on Friday 9th November via Bad Reputation Records. The Aussie Alternative Rock band (today's Track Of The Day) has also announced a run of UK shows including London's The Black Heart on Friday 30th November. Hailing from Brisbane/Gold Coast, their debut album is brimming with hooky riffs and alluring smoky vocals. Recorded at Loose Stone Studios with Matthew Bartlem (Matt Corby, Dead Letter Circus) in the producer’s chair, it perfectly encapsulates the bands heavy hitting, but versatile sound. Softer tracks like 'Baby Let Me Go' showcase the band’s ability to go from chugging riffs of 'One Night' to a song led by Tasha D’s huge vocal range layered with strings and a delicate acoustic guitar. Combine all this with a stack of shows impressing audiences with the likes of Wolfmother, Thunder, Seether, Hardcore Superstar, Fuel, Everclear, P.O.D., Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and more, Smoking Martha continues to grow their fanbase and the potency of an intense reputation as one of Australia's must see Rock bands live in the UK this November.

Fresh from the first half of their 'There's The Rub' vintage years of Wishbone Ash tour earlier this year, Martin Turner (Video Of The Day) and his band return to the concert stage tonight with the second half of the vintage years tour, beginning at Chislehurst's Beaverwood Club, to perform another classic album – 'The Vintage Years'. Indeed Wishbone Ash released their Deluxe 30 CD Box Set 'The Vintage Years' in April and with millions of album sales and concert attendances worldwide, Wishbone Ash's heritage as one of the most enduring and best loved British Rock acts is assured. Classic album releases such as 'Pilgrimage', 'New England' and 'Live Dates' defined the Wishbone Ash sound and have touched the hearts of several generations of music fans. Martin Turner, the definitive voice, creative force and founding member of the British Rock legends, continues to perform the band's best loved works with his current line-up - guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic and drummer Tim Brown - and remains faithful to the original Wishbone Ash blueprint.

Having sold out the iconic London Palladium 10 months in advance, renowned Space Rock band Hawkwind consequently added further UK dates for their brand new concept show ‘In Search of Utopia - Infinity and Beyond’. For the very first time in their illustrious career, the band will be joined by a live orchestra in what promises to be amongst their most exciting and ambitious live concerts to date. Kicking off the tour at Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 18th October, they complete their five day schedule with a second gig at the Palladium on Monday 5th November. The score for the show is produced by the legendary Mike Batt. Known as both the man who discovered Katie Melua and the musical mastermind behind The Wombles, he has had a stellar career across radio, film and TV working with musicians such as Roger Daltrey, Lemmy, Status Quo and Huey Lewis. He has also has conducted some of the world’s greatest orchestras including the London Symphony and Royal Philharmonic.

"The influences of last year’s excellent fourth album from Black Country Communion can be clearly heard on ‘Molly O’. The tale of a sinking ship and its fatalities, including the title character, with “her suitcase full of redemption”, It could almost be described as a Rocky/Blues sea shanty. From the waves and creaking ship intro through to its heavy riff and storming solo, this story driven song is an early highlight and should be placed firmly in the “Must Hear Live” file." Today read Phil C's complete take here on Joe Bonamassa's new 'Redemption' CD which is due to be released on Friday 21st September plus check out our Video Of The Day.

Halfway through their UK tour, Jawbone stop of at London's O2 Academy Islington tonight, before the Arlington, Newbury, tomorrow and The Chichester Inn, Chichester, this Saturday 14th September. They are a new and exciting London-based four piece band featuring established solo artists including Paddy Milner (keyboards, vocals), Marcus Bonfanti (guitar, vocals), Rex Horan (bass, vocals) and Evan Jenkins (drums, percussion). The band members have played with everyone from Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ten Years After, Van Morrison, Robert Plant, Dave Gilmour, Seth Lakeman, Ginger Baker, Ronnie Wood, Shuggie Otis, Laura Marling, Phil Manzanera, Garth Hudson and many more. In January 2018, Jawbone were chosen to back Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Tom Jones at Paul Jones’ legendary charity show at G-Live in Guildford, gaining rave reviews from the artists involved and the sell-out audience alike.

Ocean Alley return to Europe this month for a run of headline shows and festivals, which sees the band play shows in Germany, Netherlands, France and across the UK including London's Hoxton Square Bar tonight, as well as playing in Belgium for the first time. Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, they have captivated audiences around the country with their infectious melody lines and memorable blend of Psychedelic-Surf-Rock. Their acclaimed second album 'Chiaroscuro' debuted at #15 on the ARIA Chart and was awarded the coveted Triple J Feature Album. The band recently headlined across North America for the first time, before heading back to Australia in July for the world-renowned Splendour In The Grass festival.