American Hard Rock band Into the Fire, featuring vocalist Bryan Scott (The Union Underground), bassist Tim King (SOiL), guitarist Adam Zadel (SOiL) and drummer Will Hunt (Evanescence), have just released a lyric video for their new single 'From The Medicine' (today's Vid Of The Day) which comes from their self titled Into The Fire debut EP and is a follow up to the single 'Spit You Out'. Their debut EP was released in September last year and can be best described as a raw and stripped down Rock sound with modern elements. In the meantime, the group is planning to record new material and make touring plans for later in 2017.

"But for those whose eyes glaze over in rapture when the name Ronnie Van Zant gets mentioned, Blackberry Smoke fills the bill for the next generation of gutsy, heartfelt and honest Southeast rocking with plenty of talent, tons of drive and no apologies. I have loved these guys since the WRC saw them at the 02 Academy Islington in March 2014 and will continue to do so. I cannot wait to see them back on a ten date tour in the UK end March/beginning April 2017 with a stop at the Roundhouse in London..See you there folks !!.." That was part of Wrinkly The Silver's recent take on Blackberry Smoke's latest album 'Like An Arrow' and indeed the time has come to see that gig at London's Roundhouse in Chalk Farm tonight!

Today's 2016 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge show, originally broadcast on Saturday night, features music from Electric Boys, Red Sky Mary, Troubled Horse, Sonic State Capital, Austin Gold, Motorgun, Blacktop Mojo, The Raven Age, Seether, Freeburn, The Greasy Slicks, The Broxton Hundred, Nine Miles South, Dirty Thrills, Red Light Revival, Bad Touch, Blacktop Deluxe, King King (pictured) and on their introducing stage - two in a row from Buffalo Fuzz.

Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features music from Susan Tedeschi, Brick Fields, Kate Lush, Malaya Blue (pictured), Vanessa Collier and Samantha Fish.

Once again we're indebted to American WRC member Sam Davis for today's Vid Of The Day! South Carolina videographer Sam films bands regularly in order to support local artists in the Pee Dee area of SC so check out his recent vid of Dan Baird & Homemade Sin at Mac's Lounge. Remember, just fill out the form here and become a WRC member for life for FREE and we'll consequently send you a WRC members card which you can use to benefit from the current members offers of which we also hope to add to in the future.

Manowar founding member Ross The Boss is returning to the UK and Ireland playing seven shows beginning with London's Underworld this Thursday 30th March and ending a week later at the Craufurd Arms, Wolverton, near Milton Keynes. Celebrating the band he is fondly remembered for and most importantly, reprising some of the majestic riffs he penned back in the bands formative years, his new line-up includes vocalist Marc Lopes, one-time Manowar drummer Kenny “Rhino” Earl and bass player Mike LePond of Symphony X. Each night promises to be a special evening, in all senses of the word. It’s aptly entitled the “The Discipline Of Steel Tour” and who are we to argue? After this tour, this line up will then enter the studio to finish work on a new record. The band’s first official recording, a storming version of Manowar favourite 'Blood Of My Enemies' is now available on Itunes and Spotify, which is as grand as they come!

"It was then time for a walk in the 'Black Forest' - evidence of Monster Truck's undoubted musical breadth - Blues Rock at its best - smacking of Bonamassa's 'Sloe Gin' even down to its opening/closing cool keys from the appropriately named Brandon Bliss and its awesome climactic guitar solo courtesy of the energetic Widerman. Indeed the breadth of MT's music, as showcased in 'Sittin' Heavy' was indicative of why the Electric Ballroom mosh pit never got really going on the evening, further evidenced, once Harvey returned, on 'For The People' with its Country feel. "Are You Having A Good Time?" enquired Harvey as 'Things Get Better' with this rockin' belter and more audience participation "I Got A Feelin' Things'll Get Worse Before They Get Better". The delicious Blues fusion of Bliss's keys and Widerman's guitar on 'For The Sun' - not only re-empahasised the fact that these guys are not just one trick gold mine ponies but Harvey's vocal really nailed the guts of this Blues track from 'Furiosity' before it dissolved into the heavier Blues Rock of 'Seven Seas Blues'." Read the whole of AJ's Monster Truck/The Picturebooks Electric Ballroom gig review here from last Wednesday plus check out our photo gallery here.

Ohio quartet Nine Shrines (Vid Of The Day) will release their debut EP ‘Misery’ on Mascot Records digitally on Friday 7th April and physically two week later. Based between Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio – Nine Shrines dig deep to explore the nuances of contemporary Metal, navigating through Metalcore, Alt-Rock and stadium sized choruses. Formed by former Attack Attack! Drummer Andrew Wetzel and Life On Repeat guitarist Andrew Baylis early in 2014, they are a band woven into the fabric of the explosive Ohio scene. Within weeks Devon Voisine, also ex-Life on Repeat joined on bass, guitarist Evan McKeever (Downplay/Before Their Eyes) had heard about the band and showed a keen interest in joining and as the trio began to find the sound they were looking for, McKeever was on board. After they auditioned for vocalists and Chris Parketny (ex-Stranger to Wolves) completed the final line up.

Fuzzwalker's lead single 'Continental Breakfast' (today's Track Of The Day) was aired on BBC's Introducing The South at the beginning of March! Meanwhile, more new music is coming with the guys spending a lot of time at Fuzzwalker HQ writing and crafting brand new choons some of which should be getting the recording treatment this month so look out for more music soon!

Following the release of his self-titled solo debut album, veteran Punk and Blues guitarist Gary ‘Guitar’ Lammin has the first of his two London in-store appearances today at 4pm at Raven Records at 74 Bromley Road, Beckenham. Known first and foremost as a Punk rocker, who has collaborated with the likes of Joe Strummer, Public Image’s Jah Wobble and Generation X’s Mark Laff, and built a cult following as leader of Punk-Blues trio The Bermondsey Joyriders, Lammin dealt listeners a curveball with his sublime and surprising first solo offering. His second London in-store appearance will be next Saturday at 4pm at All Ages Records at 27 Pratt Street, Camden.

Depressive Black Metal merchants Ghost Bath (Track Of The Day) release their new album 'Starmourner' on Friday 21st April and then embark on a UK tour in May supporting Katatonia plus their first ever UK headline show at London's Sebright Arms on Tuesday 16th May. Ghost Bath began in October of 2013 with the release of their self-titled EP which was followed by their debut LP titled, 'Funeral', which was released in June 2014. 'Moonlover', their latest LP was originally released on Northern Silence Productions (Germany) and then re-released with a bonus track through Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

"Erja Lyytinen's tenth studio album 'Stolen Hearts' is her latest release in her 15 year recording career that sees her team up with producer Chris Kimsey to create an album that is somewhat more diverse in styles than previous releases. The "Finnish slide goddess" recorded the album in her homeland but it was mastered by the Master in London's Air Studios. And it's a slick production. Whilst known as a Blues artist, Erja has incorporated elements of many other styles in an album that is therefore a mix of tastes. And with lyrical themes that transcend all ages there's something in it for everyone." You can read the whole of Mother's Erja Lyytinen 'Stolen Hearts' album review here plus check out our Vid Of The Day.