"Step forward German guitarist Uli Jon Roth, best know as Scorpions lead guitarist and one of the earliest contributors to the Neoclassical Metal genre - although the 63 year old's official tenure with Germany's famous Rock son's actually ended forty years ago. With his trademark (blue) bandana and his white moustache, Roth had strength in numbers with his six piece set up, opening with the Proggy instrumental 'Sky Overture' - an immediate opportunity to showcase one of his transcendental "Sky" guitars, all of which contain extra frets. "Good evening London" - Roth welcomed the crowd - using that well know German expression of "stating the bleedin' obvious" that they were in for a guitarfest tonight. And the signs were certainly good given the quality sound, lighting and backdrop of a big screen - even Roth's long hair was blowing and flowing as they launched into the driving Rock and vocal harmonies of 'Sun In My Hand'. Uli Jon dedicated Scorpion's 'We'll Burn The Sky' from 'Taken By Force' to his younger brother and fellow guitarist Zeno who tragically died just over two months ago - its poignancy not only hitting home because of Zeno's photo projected on the big screen, but also the fact that Uli's girlfriend Monika Dannemann had written the lyrics in conjunction with Rudolf Schenker and that indeed Monika took her own life in 1996." Read the whole of AJ's G3 Hammersmith Apollo gig review from Wednesday night tomorrow, but in the meantime check out our Photo Gallery including Joe Satriani, John Petrucci and Uli Jon Roth here (photo courtesy of Laurence Harvey).

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, UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks and much more including tracks from Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Marcia Ball, Frank Raven, Philipp Fankhauser, Jumpin' Joz Band, Richard Koechli, Paul Lamb, Steve Grieve and The Mourners, Jimmie Vaughan, Steve Hill (pictured), Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Achievers, JT Lauritsen, The BluesBones, LaVendore Rogue, George Shovlin & The Radars, Laurie Morvan Band, JP Williams Blues Band, Paul Rodgers, Beth Hart, Susan Angeletti Band, Victor Wainwright and The WildRoots, Ian Siegal, Lamont Dozier & Jo Harman, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

Two weeks ago British Rock trio Reigning Days released their colossal debut album 'Eclipse', via Marshall Records, which included their latest single 'Inhaler' - today's Video Of The Day. In support of 'Eclipse', Reigning Days are playing a very special show at London’s Nambucca tonight in association with Camden Rocks Presents. Joining them on the night will be Vahalla Awaits which features members of The Blackout and Revoker for their debut show, as well as Towers, Rosen, Gravey, Indya and As Sirens Fall. Reigning Days have also been announced for this year’s The Great Escape Festival where they will play The Autonomy stage on Thursday 17th May, then on Sunday 9th September they head to Wheels and Fins festival in Kent.

London's iconic 100 Club witnessed the latest monthly instalment of the Tuesday Blues series this week featuring headliners (Ken Pustelnik's) The Groundhogs, Crow Black Chicken and Born Healer(pictured). WRC favourites Born Healer kicked off a great night of Blues with their mix of old, new, including 'Forgot To Forget' and classic covers, namely Zeps 'Whole Lotta Love'. Crow Black Chicken a three-piece Blues Rock band from Clonmel, Ireland - think the Emerald Isle's ZZ Top - were a real highlight - with a storming set mainly taken from their CD 'South Roman Street'. Finally, would you believe that Ken Pustelnik picked up The Groundhog's sticks 53 years ago and the four-piece kept the flag flying for British Blues still producing their own particular brand of Blues, Acid and Progressive Rock. Anyway, check out our Photo Gallery from the night here.

Tonight at London's Black Heart in Camden, Frontiers Music srl present the next generation of Rock legends! The first edition of ’Frontiers - New Breed Night’ features three of the label’s recent UK signings - an eclectic triple bill co-headlined by Doomsday Outlaw (Track Of The Day) and Dirty Thrills with support from The Brink. Doomsday Outlaw's new album, 'Hard Times' is set for worldwide release on Friday 11th May and then the band head out on a full UK tour, much of it as support to label mate Jizzy Pearl (of Love/Hate). Meanwhile, Dirty Thrills also head out to mainland Europe as special guests of Skid Row on a month long tour, before their next confirmed UK show at the Stone Free Festival on Saturday 16th June at London's O2. Finally, influenced by great Rock bands of both the past and present, The Brink bring new life and energy to today’s scene with their vibrant 21st Century form of balls-to-the-wall Rock N’ Roll.

Hot on the heels of world-renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani releasing his 16th solo album 'What Happens Next' at the beginning of this year, Satriani revived his G3 Tour entity in the middle of March, with the show winding up on Monday 30th April in Birmingham. Playing shows in many European countries, including the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland and more, Satriani landed at London's Hammersmith Apollo last night with Dream Theater’'s John Petrucci and the former Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth - with each guitarist performing their own set, followed by a brilliant jam at the end of the show. With a review and more photos to come, please check out today's Video Of The Day.

Today's WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day includes as usual new tracks plus a look back at the recent HRH Blues in Sheffield. Music this week includes Black Stone Cherry, Greta Van Fleet, Jizzy Pearl, The Dead Daisies (pictured), Bullet, Don Airey, Martin Rafferty And The Northern City Lights, Mindriotmt, Odd Palace, At The Sun, Pink Floyd, The Record Company, Royal Bliss, A Perfect Circle, Bad Touch, Lunatic Soul, Rainbreakers, Sugarman Sam & The Voodoo Men, The Black Thunder Revue, Stevie Nimmo, King King and Catfish.

London's iconic 100 Club witnessed the latest monthly instalment of the Tuesday Blues series last night featuring headliners (Ken Pustelnik's) The Groundhogs, Crow Black Chicken (pictured) and Born Healer. Would you believe Pustelnik picked up The Groundhog sticks 53 years ago and currently keeps the flag flying for British Blues with their current line up still producing their own particular brand of Blues, Acid and Progressive Rock. With support from Crow Black Chicken a three-piece Blues Rock band from Clonmel, Ireland, plus WRC favourites Born Healer, it was a great mix of Blues. Anyway, with our Photo Gallery to come, check out today's Video Of The Day.

'Soap On A Rope' - also off of the 2009 album 'Chickenfoot' - clearly demonstrated Joe's dexterity and up next was er .. 'Up Next' from Chickenfoot III which took things down a notch, followed by 'My Kinda Girl' which again had a Stones touch about it. 'Down The Drain' echoed the influence of the absent Smith - the bass and drum of Anthony and Aronoff making it the classic it is, not forgetting Hagar's 'Daltreyesque' vocals at the end - taking us all back to Sarf East London in '74. 'Three and a Half Letters' from Chickenfoot III leaves you in no doubt that these guys are no one trick ponies." That was part of our take when we last saw Joe Satriani with Chickenfoot at Brixton Academy in January 2012 (pictured) and Joe returns solo to London tonight at Hammersmith Apollo as part of G3 with pals Uli Jon Roth at 7.30pm, John Petrucci at 8.30pm followed by Satriani at 9.35pm.

"They opened with Funkas' (never was a surname more appropriate) cool bassline on 'River' followed by 'Trust Yourself' - Turner's groovy, gravelly voice and stage presence coming to the fore. After 'Pressure Valve' Black's intro on 'Til The Dawn' took things down tempo for the 'Blues Police' in attendance. Classy. Following 'Share The Ride' and 'Brand New Day' - they covered Taj Mahal's 'Leaving Trunk' which grooved and rocked in true 60's/70's acknowledgement. However, after 'Healing Hands' they saved their best cover to last - sending one young lady near me into rapture (who was wearing the same boots as Helen apparently) - with Zep's 'Since I've Been Loving You' - faultless - as was the rest of the set - a standard that was going to dictate the rest of the evening." This was the first time we saw Born Healer at London's 100 Club in November 2015 supporting Corky Laing - and the band return to the same venue tonight supporting Crow Black Chicken and The Groundhogs.

On today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day they've managed to squeeze in The Voodoo Sheiks, Too Slim & The Taildraggers, The Bluesbones, Catfish, George Shovlin & The Radars, The Sharpees, Cherry Lee Mewis (pictured), Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Trevor Babajack Steger, Big Joe Shelton, Little Boys Blue, Ma Polaines Great Decline and The Chris Bevington Organisation.

Intense, sensual and arcane, Diamond Black are a dark-Rock quartet based in London. Founded by Ben Christo (guitarist with The Sisters of Mercy), the band deliver crushing riffs, mesmerising electronica and cinematic choruses: a dark fusion of irreverence, intrigue and isolation. Inspired by the heaviness of Katatonia, the passion of Depeche Mode, the haunting soundscapes of Type O Negative and the anthemic quality of The Cult, Diamond Black weave tangled tales of desire, decadence and devotion. 'Ghost In The Glass’ (today's Video Of The Day) is the pounding, soaring follow-up to ‘Sorrow’, maintaining the haunting heaviness of its predecessor while showcasing another shade of Diamond Black. The single arrives hot on the heels of a well received run of UK dates (their first ever live shows) with Swiss Alt/Goth/Folk/Prog pioneers Cellar Darling.