Having recently been announced as part of a stunning Planet Rock sponsored four band bill headlined by Black Star Riders for a UK tour in November, London based Rock group Dirty Thrills (Video Of The Day) launched their new album, ‘Heavy Living’, which is due to be released tomorrow, by playing the whole album in its entirety at a special launch party at The Crowndale in Camden, London last night. We first introduced you to Louis James - lead vocals and harmonica, Jack Fawdry - guitar, backing vocals, Steve Corrigan - drums and Aaron Plows – bass in August 2015 plus we also had the pleasure of recently interviewing the band at Ramblin' Man Fair. Anyway, these guys proved once again that they are on the up, so check out today's Vid Of The Day with a review and more pics in the pipeline.

Tonight Birdwood are at The Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ - a thrilling All-Star combination of three bands that played on Eel Pie Island in the 1960's – The Birds featuring vocalist, Ali Mackenzie (which in the 1960's also featured Ronnie Wood on guitar), guitarist, Derek Griffiths of The Artwoods (which featured Art Wood on vocals) and Keith Grant of The Downliners Sect on bass. Mark Freeman (Rollin' Stoned, Art Wood All-Stars, Downliners Sect) is on drums and Chris Parren (Strawbs, Rocky Horror Show Band) is on keyboards. Doors open at 8.30pm with music from 9-11pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission.

Following the success of their first single 'Sun Stroke Heart' (today's Vid Of The Day), multi-national Hard Rock Blues group Samarkind have announced their self-titled debut album will be released on Friday 24th November. Featuring eight tracks and clocking in at 33 minutes, this short (but most definitely sweet) album release is set to be one of the highlights of the year for music fans who enjoy Rock that's to the point and crafted with talent, passion and care. And ahead of their debut album release, Samarkind are guests to Inglorious when they play The Academy in Dublin on Wednesday 4th October. Featuring charismatic Irish frontman David Paul Byrne (formally teenage wunderkind singer for successful Hard Rock band Assassin - a time that saw him tour with Def Leppard, Status Quo, WASP, Manowar and more - and featured vocalist on 80's cult movie 'Trick Or Treat' starring Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons), who showcases sublime vocals which are accompanied by the talents of sensational Polish guitarist Michal Kulbaka, Ireland's Mark Dempsey on bass guitar, and South African born drummer Marius Appelgryn.

"London based Rock band Dirty Thrills also played the Grooverider Stage earlier in the day and we were fortunate enough to be asked in our final interview of the day to interview these really great guys on the hoof. A young, exciting and charismatic Hard Rock quartet who play Bluesy Rock ‘n’ Roll with an appealing filthy edge - the guys talked about their Planet Rock sponsored UK tour in November when they will support Black Star Riders plus their new album ‘Heavy Living' which is due to be released on Friday 15th September." That was part of our Ramblin' Man Fair review from July and Dirty Thrills do indeed launch their new album 'Heavy Living' with a gig at London's Crowndale Club tonight!

Friday 20th October sees the debut album release from Into The Unknown through Vigilante Records. Entitled “'Out Of The Shadows”' it showcases eleven songs ranging from the acoustic “'Breaking My Heart”' through the anthemic “'Monsters”' to the hard rocking “'Why Me?”' and “'Once”'. Throw into the mix an interesting choice of covers - Miley Cyrus’' “'Wrecking Ball”' and Chris de Burgh's’ “'Don’'t Pay the Ferryman”' (today's Track Of The Day) - and you have a diverse album full of catchy choruses, soaring vocals and raucous riffs. The core of the band is vocalist Lucie Hölzlová with guitarist Ryan Atkins and bassist/producer Rupert Withers. Together they have penned all the original songs on the album, with a mix of influences from Nightwish, Guns N’' Roses, AC/DC and Halestorm, right through to Adele! Live shows and acoustic sessions are being planned - so watch this space!

Power Metal super-group Serious Black will be appearing at the Underworld in London tonight and their support will be none other than ex-Accept guitarist Herman Frank! Serious Black recently released their latest concept album 'Magic' and Mr. Frank is promoting his last AFM release, 'The Devil Rides Out', released last November. Serious Black last graced our capital city with Gamma Ray in 2015, and are set to play a blinder again as testified by their track 'Serious Black Magic' (today's Vid Of The Day), which is a killer tune set to define the best moments of this brand new album.

Today's Blues On The Radio Podcast Track Of The Day is an hour filled with Walter Trout, Robbie Reay, Jack J Hutchinson, The Cash Box Kings, Rootbag, The Hoodle, Elles Bailey, Dave Arcari, The Robert J Hunter Band, Mississippi MacDonald, Big Wolf Band, Stephen Foster & Howler, Tom Killner, Katie Bradley & Matt Long and, of course, Dave Ferra (pictured), who has his album launch tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Rd, Coulsdon, Greater London CR5 2NF.

Nuclear Blast Entertainment recently announced the worldwide signing of seminal Psychedelic Rock trio, Earthless! The band - Isaiah Mitchell (vocals/guitar), Mike Eginton (bass) and Mario Rubalcaba (drums) - recently finished recording their new album with Dave Catching (Eagles Of Death Metal) at Rancho de la Luna in Joshua Tree, California, and will release what will be their fourth full-length studio album in early 2018. Until then, don't miss the band on their upcoming US headlining run next month!

Not to be outdone, on Friday 20th October CJ Wildheart releases his new studio album, ‘Blood’, a riot of sound all held together through force of conviction, on Devilspit Records. With a Punk spirit and a truck full of great tunes, the cathartic 'Blood' pulsates with a bounding energy. The contrast between the sheen and tooth-shaking sound on 'Blood’s 10 incisive and crystalline tracks will leave the listener reeling. For proof, check out today's Video Of The Day 'Kiss It', which packs a ferocious punch! To pre-order Blood go here.

This week's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day remembers Blues legend Carey Bell – who died ten years ago. Music includes Walter Trout (pictured), Ritchie Dave Porter, Mike Brookfield, Altered Five Blues Band, Bobby Messano, Carey Bell and Dusty Dave.

JW Jones, the award-winning Canadian Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, will release his new album “'High Temperature”' on Solid Blues Records via Proper Distribution in the UK and Europe on Friday 20th October. The album dovetails an 18-date nationwide UK tour starting at the Worthing Pavillion on Thursday 23rd November including London's Borderline on Saturday 2nd December. 'High Temperature'” is the follow-up to JW’'s JUNO Award nominated 2014 album “'Belmont Boulevard”', which was nominated for a Maple Blues Award, and held the #1 position on Canadian roots radio stations for 13 weeks. Go here for further information about JW Jones’' new album “and his UK tour.

We promised you an update on Idlewar's new album in May this year so we were delighted to hear from drummer and our good friend Pete Pagonis that the guys will be releasing 'Rite' on Thursday 12th October. Anyway, check out today's awesome Video Of The Day - 'Keep Your Word' - the first video to be released from 'Rite'. And of course if you like what you hear from the band that we originally introduced you to in September 2015, then why not order the album here!