The first time we saw Bad Touch was last December at The Dome in Tufnell Park - for the launch of their new album 'Truth Be Told'. At the newly refurbished Borderline in London last night there was no such supporting role as the guys were on the double headlining Planet Rock Roadstars tour with Broken Witt Rebels - another up and coming band who we originally showcased in our 'Introducing ....' feature in September 2015. This was also the first time we had seen 20-year-old guitar virtuoso Harry Slater as Bad Touch's new lead guitarist - who replaced original guitarist Rob Glendinning and who had actually suggested Slater as his successor. Watch out for more pics and a review, but in the meantime check out today's Vid Of The Day.

The welcome return of the Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day sees The Marshman line up an outstanding bunch of new goodies that Kev has received recently. Tracks include Jesse Davey feat. Hugh Coltman, Steve Williams, Glen Coleman, Big Black Bible Blues Band, Malcolm Holman, Bumper Jacksons, Eric Bibb, Lil Chuck, The One Man Skiffle Machine, Jeff Michaels, The Strait Shooters, Pierce Edens, Broken Levee, Adrienna Marie and Her Roomful of All Stars, The Original Chicago Blues Allstars, Johnny Coyote, Victor T Deluxe, Lauren Ivy and The Engine, Jim Gustin and Truth Jones plus a tribute to Lonnie Brooks and Muddy Waters as well as a few from the forthcoming European Blues Awards.

Metallica recently announced the European leg of their WorldWired Tour in support of their new album 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct'. The tour kicks off with two shows in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on Monday 4th and Wednesday 6th September plus two shows at London's O2 Arena on Sunday 22nd and Tuesday 24th October. Norway’s Kvelertak will be support for the tour run.

Threshold (Vid Of The Day) have parted ways with vocalist Damian Wilson. Wilson enjoyed three stints with Threshold, performing on the band's most recent records 'For The Journey' and 'March Of Progress' as well as their early releases 'Wounded Land' and 'Extinct Instinct' in the 1990's. Threshold's new frontman will be Glynn Morgan, the band's former vocalist from 1994 to 1996. Morgan appeared on Threshold's 1994 album 'Psychedelicatessen' and returned to work with the band in 2008 to record tracks for the singles box set 'Paradox'. Threshold are currently at Thin Ice Studios recording their 11th album 'Legends Of The Shires' due for release in the autumn. The band's European tour kicks off in November with support from Damnation Angels and Day Six.

"'Healing Hand' - about friendship, tolerance and forgiveness - (these guys are obviously deep thinkers) - builds nicely into a riff driven finale and the album's high standard is maintained and perhaps even bettered with 'The Mountain'. More boundary-stretching from Bad Touch in this beautifully crafted track which is not only heavy in its genre but also its message about the sustainability of our planet and our collective responsibility with pollution. All in all a delightful album that takes many positive twists and turns that takes Bad Touch well outside the constraints of their supposed genre." That was part of AJ's take on Bad Touch's recent CD 'Truth Be Told' and the band are at London's Borderline tonight with Broken Witt Rebels as part of Planet Rock's Roadstars tour.

Today's Track Of The Day is London quartet The King’s Parade and their new single ‘Haze’. The band bridge between classic Blues and carefully crafted Alt-Pop and are similar to the likes of Alabama Shakes, The Black Keys and Leon Bridges. ‘Haze’ is the first taste of new music following the band’s 2015 debut EP 'Vagabond', which saw The King’s Parade build a fervent fanbase. The band have previously sold out headline shows at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, Oslo and held a residency at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s. They’ve also become a strong live draw in Germany, selling out headline shows across the country.

"Main Event" of the night is the amazingly talented, and very young Aaron Keylock. Still only a teenager, the slightly built unassuming looking lad has exploded onto the scene and he exploded onto the stage to the rather unusual sound of jungle drums. With his long hair, playing style and Les Paul shaped guitar, he bares more than a passing resemblance to one James Page Esq. More of those guitars shortly. Having played with Blackberry Smoke, The Cadillac Three, Tracer, The Graveltones and The Answer and supported the likes of Joanne Shaw Taylor, Aaron has some pedigree to bring to the Camden Massif. Tonight is about promoting and playing his new album 'Cut Against The Grain', written by himself and produced by Fabrizio Grossi." You can read the whole of Mother's Aaron Keylock review from Tuesday night's gig at Camden's Black Heart here.

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 Samantha Fish, Coco Montoya, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Lisa Biales, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Hurricane Ruth, The Blues Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Erja Lyytinen, Malcolm Holcombe, Steel Union, Jessie Galante, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats (pictured), Rag’n’Bone Man, Adrianna Marie and Her Roomful of All-Stars, Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, Kat & Co., My Baby, At Last - The Etta James Story (Vika Bull & The Essential R&B Band), Half Deaf Clatch, Saturday Night Fish Fry, Eric Gales, LaVendore Rogue, Vanessa Collier, Sean Webster Band, Geoff Achison, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

The latest in the Artree Live @ The Clubhouse collaboration with Wokingham Music Club, The Clubhouse, Lowther Road RG41 1JB, sees the welcome return of outstanding Folk Rock band Green Diesel (Vid Of The Day). On tour to promote their new studio album, the band blend violin, mandolin, dulcimer and accordion with electric guitars and drums, to create a sound that is born from a love of traditional English music and a desire to bring it to a modern audience. Performing original compositions, steeped in folklore, alongside inventive reworkings of traditional songs and tunes, the band have built up a reputation as a fearsome live act. Tickets are £10 here or on the door.

Iron Maiden's recent and continued efforts to safeguard their fans against touting and counterfeiting ahead of 2017’s The Book Of Souls UK arena tour has been hailed a triumph by fans, promoters and legitimate ticketing sites. By implementing an extensive “Paperless Ticketing” policy and ensuring all other available tickets would carry the name of the purchaser and would also require the purchaser’s credit card and ID on entry, amongst other measures, the number of tickets available at inflated prices on the secondary platforms plummeted by over 95% compared with the band’s last UK arena tour in 2011. 'The Book Of Souls Tour' resumes with a series of arena shows opening in Sportpalais, Antwerp, Belgium on Saturday 22nd April and continuing into Germany, UK and Ireland, finishing with two sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena over the weekend of 27th & 28th May. The band then flies to the U.S.A for an extensive series of arena and amphitheatre shows including dates in Canada, ending with two nights in Brooklyn, New York on 21st & 22nd July.

To celebrate the release of Danny Bryant's brand new double album, 'BIG: Live in Europe', today's Vid Of The Day is a special behind the scenes 'making of' documentary. The camera's followed Danny and the Band on the road in Germany and Holland during the recording of these special shows and it gives you a musical taster of what is in the album! Danny is also headlining the Arlington Arts Centre in Newbury tonight!

This Friday 7th April, the selftitled debut album from The Doomsday Kingdom (Track Of The Day) will descend upon mankind and unveil eight haunting Doom Metal tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM. The band, consisting of Niklas Stålvind - vocals, Marcus Jidell - guitars, Leif Edling - bass and Andreas (Habo) Johansson - drums, will play their first ever live performance together on the stage of the legendary Roadburn Festival this month, so be ready to dive into this new era of Doom Metal!