More than ten years have passed since Asenblut came together and a lot has happened in the Göttingen based band's camp since they caused quite the stir in the German Pagan Metal scene with their debut 'Aufbruch' back in 2009. Now in 2018, Asenblut are still an epic, furious, victorious and elegiac force to be reckoned with, a self-confident force about to let the regalia of German Viking Metal bloom anew. Their new 5 song EP 'Legenden' (see today's Track Of The Day), released last month, looks back at the days of 'Aufbruch' whilst taking a huge step forward at the same time: four songs from the band’s early days, re-recorded and refined in the mostperfect way, again by Sebastian "Seeb“ Leevermann (Orden Ogan) in his Greenman Studios. As a very special treat, 'Legenden' also includes a cover version of Manowar’s 'God Or Man'. The band, consisting of Claus Cleinkrieg (guitars), Yuri (guitars), Sash (bass), Balrogh (drums) and Tetzel (vocals) will also be playing three Germany Festivals namely: Hellraiser in Leipzig on Monday 30th April, Rocklobby in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday 12th May and the Wolfszeit Festival in Crispendorf on Thursday 23rd August.

They have been a long time coming - but given our WRC itinerary is now more or less fixed for 2018 - our 2018 WRC 'On Tour' t-shirts are now available to order from our merchandise page here. With a great WRC picture in the background of Iron Maiden performing at London's O2 Arena in May last year - the main agenda for this year was/is: January - Black Country Communion, February - Robin Trower, March - Steven Wilson, April - G3 Joe Satriani, May - The Rolling Stones, June - The Foo Fighters, July - Eric Clapton, August - Iron Maiden, September - Oktoberfest, October - Jeff Lynne's ELO, November - King Crimson and December IQ. Phew!

Riding high on unanimously stellar reviews in France, of both its new album and recent live shows, Parisian rockers Carousel Vertigo duly delivered their promise of “Ia hi-energy rock & roll show with 70's rock overtones” at London's The Water Rats in KIngs Cross last night. Playing the best music you haven’t heard yet but already love, this short headlining tour of intimate UK venues supported last year's release of the band’s classic second album, ‘Revenge of Rock and Roll’. Anyway with a review and more pics to come - check out today's Video Of The Day. And if you get a chance to see the guys on the last three dates of their tour - then make sure you get along to Vic Biker’s Pub in Leicester tonight, The Diamond, Mansfield, tomorrow or The Priory Hotel, Dover, on Monday!

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. Music this week Includes tracks from Billy Walton Band, Susan Angeletti Band, Jack J Hutchinson, Beth Hart, Tinsley Ellis, Veronica Martell, The BluesBones, Robert J. Hunter, Big Wolf Band (pictured), Bad Pennies, Ian Siegal, Wily Bo Walker, Storm Warning, Mike Ross, Jay Jesse Johnson Band, Charlotte Marshall and the 45s, Billy Thompson, Lilly Martin, Triple J, Gary Moore, Teed Up, Auld Mans Baccie, Dan Doiron Victor Wainwright, Jeff Beck, Nick Moss Band, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

Paris-based Carousel Vertigo released 'Revenge of Rock and Roll' last September and they are playing London's The Water Rats in Kings Cross tonight. The three native French rockers and an American do what this band does best and loves the most, regardless of opinions or passing phases, because Hard Rock truly is timeless and ever-present. The lyrical reach of their songs ranges from the rallying call of RORAR's title track to, on ‘Don’t Take It To Heart’, a hometown point of view on the terrorist attacks in Paris on 13th November 2015. The nucleus of the band, Gibson Guitars endorsed Parisian Vincent Martinez and New Jersey son Jansen Press, formed Carousel Vertigo purely out of a shared love of the classic Rock music they both revelled and could play so well.

"Another Birkett guitar solo opened the slower Blues ballad 'Sailing On A Pool Of Tears' - for once Downes' vocal being dominated by Steve's awesome guitar work before Rebecca donned her guitar once more as the band finished with the familiar opening pounding drum/slide guitar of 'Believe's title track - its mid-section burst of driving drums/slide solo easily demonstrating why this track was runner up in the Best Blues Song category at last year's British Blues Awards. A superb Blues Rock set with something for everyone - do get to see her!" That was part of our take on Rebecca Downes supporting Snakecharmer at Islington's O2 Academy last May and Rebecca returns to London tonight supporting Magnum just up the road at the Assemby Hall. On a night of great music in the capital - Thomas Wynn And The The Believers (Video Of The Day) are also supporting the Temperance Movement at The Forum in Kentish Town!

Tonight as part of the Richmond Music & Drama Festival, The Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ, will be presenting a special Tribute to the late Cyril Davies - the pioneer of UK Rhythm & Blues. Some of the finest musicians in the UK led by The Alan Glen/John O'Leary All-Stars will be there paying tribute to the music of Cyril and Alexis Korner and the release in 1963 of 'Country Line Special/Chicago Calling'. The Alan Glen/John O'Leary All-Stars are: Alan Glen (Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero), John O'Leary (Downliners Sect, Savoy Brown), Bob Haddrell (Barcodes, Sonny Black), Glynn Evans (Ray Davies, Martha and The Vandellas), Al Vincent (Daniel Smith Band) and Peter Miles (Joann Kelly, Radical Sheiks). Special guests include (at time of writing): Robin Bibi, Katie Bradley, Paul Cox, Don Craine (Downliners Sect), Peter French (Atomic Rooster, Leaf Hound), Laurie Garman, Tim Hain, Laine Hines (son of Denny Laine), Bob Hokum, Honey B Mama (aka Cleo Sylvstre whose early 60's single 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' is backed by The Rolling Stones), Nick Hyde, Dave Peabody and Dave Raphael. Doors open at 8pm with music from 8.30-11pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission.

'Keep Off The Grass’, The Dark Light’s debut album, set for release on Friday 6th April on the Unknown Pleasures label, distributed by Cargo Records, is a deeply melodious, intoxicatingly moreish collection of consummate, timeless, Rock ‘n’ Roll infused music concoctions. The Dark Light meld the best elements of The Stooges, Rolling Stones and The Beatles, then mix in a myriad of mesmerising melodies along with singer Gerard Edwards’ distinctive, raucous vocals to create their singular sound. ‘Keep Off The Grass’ contains ten flawlessly composed, dirty guitar driven songs, all boasting big choruses and immediately hummable, harmonious tunes which won’t get out of your brain once they’ve inevitably worked their way inside. To prove that - check out today's Track Of The Day of 'To The Sky'.

Today's Video Of The Day is of one of Spain's best Rhythm & Blues bands - Mr Groovy and The Blue Heads. After twelve years and more than a thousands concerts they have toured the stages of the best Blues festivals in the country. Since the band started their journey, they have not stopped playing and composing - their four official albums so far, namely, 'Monday Club', 'Blueseando', 'Jauja' and 'Somos Más' showcasing their style of Swing, Rock & Roll, Blues, Funk, Country, Second Line ... there is no music that these guys can resist!

Rock/Metal band Tri State Corner will release their new album 'Hero' on Friday 27th April. 'Hero' is the last chapter in a trilogy - a journey the band started with the release of 'Historia' and continued with 'Home'. Lyrically Tri State Corner have already covered what has happened in the past and what's currently happening around us. Now the only thing missing is a prediction what the future might hold. That's what 'Hero' is all about. Tri State Corner will also hit the road in Europe to support the release of their new album in May with support from COP UK and Luke Gasser including two UK dates on Wednesday 2nd in Newcastle at Trillians and the following night in Sheffield at Corporation.

Today's Video Of The Day is 'Prophet Of Doom' taken from Ektomorf's new studio album 'Fury' released last month. The band was founded in 1993 in Mezökovacsháza, Hungary, a small city near the Romanian border, by Zoltán "Zoli" Farkas - the only remaining founding member, now consisting of Zoli (vocals, guitar), Szebasztián Simon (guitar) , Attila Asztalos (bass) and Dániel Szabó (Drums). Ektomorf established itself as one of the most successful Hungarian bands, well known for their intensive, energetic, mind blowing live shows. Playing extensive headliner tours and shows at the biggest European festivals (e.g. Wacken, With Full Force, Sziget, Rock am Ring) the band have built up a strong fan base throughout Europe and are currently on tour in Europe this month.

Snow didn't stop the music on today's 2017 WRC Award winning Rock on the Ridge Track Of The Day. On the show, originally broadcast last Saturday night, are The Treatment, Tax The Heat, The Bad Flowers, Freedom Hawk, Doomsday Outlaw, Bigfoot (pictured), Icarus Falls, Clutch, Reverend And The Makers, The Sword, The Temperance Movement, The Black Delta Movement, Tarot Rats, Stone Broken, King Creature, Thundermother, Samarkind, Hollowstar, Dirty Thrills, Trucker Diablo, All That Remains, Massface, Pink Floyd, Electricboys and on their introducing stage - two in a row from Frozen In Time.