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AC/DC is Teasing Their Much Anticipated 2024 World Tour 

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Fueling the fire of speculation over many months, AC/DC is teasing something on their social media. This is likely the world tour they have been hinting at, with several dates already leaking out via some sources. The band last played at October’s PowerTrip Festival in Indio, California. It was their first show with Brian Johnson since 2016, now that he is recovered from his severe hearing loss issues. Bassist Cliff Williams is rumored to be stepping down again for the tour as well. He officially retired in 2016. The band released their acclaimed album PWRUP in 2020. The simple video has minimal visuals with a possible countdown element, perhaps meaning they will announce the tour on SuperBowl Sunday, February 11th, 2024.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: The Gems – Phoenix

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After experiencing “creative differences” as part of Thundermother, Guernica Mancini, Emlee Johansson and Mona Lindgren left and formed The Gems – a three piece Rock band, and it is fair to say that this Swedish trio’s debut Phoenix (Napalm Records) is in similar territory to their previous vehicle: sixteen tracks of no frills Classic Rock built on chunky riffs and shoutalong choruses. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Bad Touch – Bittersweet Satisfaction

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Rock ‘n Roll quintet Bad Touch, hailing from Norfolk, England, are back with their fifth album, Bittersweet Satisfaction (Marshall Records). This time round they spent half a year making the record, tempering their balls-to-the-wall rock with polished hooks and a healthy portion of soul, the end result being a more rounded, earthy Classic Rock that still has plenty of bite. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 160: Nik and Keefy’s Late Year Vinyl Scores  

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For a chaser in between D.R.I. episodes Nik and Keefy unbox and review a ton of new records they have been buying! 

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Goldenvoice Announces Schedule For Power Trip ft. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Tool, AC/DC, and Judas Priest

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Goldenvoice today announced the schedule for Power Trip, the historic three-day event taking place October 6, 7, and 8 and bringing together six iconic bands that define loud and powerful music: Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Judas Priest (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8). This unique night-time desert setting with unmatched concert production will amplify the experience beyond the traditional stadium or parking lot concert norm with three double-billed headlining performances. This is the most rocking line-up to ever perform in an unparalleled location for heavy music audiences looking for an unforgettable weekend escape. For more information about ticket types, packages, and more, head to powertrip.live.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – Kings of the Asylum

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Two band names, three studio albums, one EP, a live album, and a change of vocalists. A lot has happened in the last few years for Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. From beginning life as a side project for the former Motörhead guitarist, performing covers under the somewhat less than attention-grabbing moniker of Phil Campbell’s All Starr Band, the band announced a much-needed name change the following year and the improvement was both noticeable and immediate.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Megafauna – Olympico

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Thirteen years later this band from Texas continues to evolve their sound. Now six albums into their career, they have not  lost their taste for weirdness as their singer is quick to declare that it is “time to say goodbye to normal people “. 

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CONCERT REVIEW: Vader – Krisiun – Decrepit Birth Live at the Sanctuary

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Detroit has many pocket-sized music venues, and the Sanctuary is one of the city’s favorites. Settled in the hamlet of Hamtramck, right next to Motor City, this bitsy concert hall is a spot where fans can experience their beloved bands in a comfortable and intimate setting. Death Metal virtuosos, Vader are on the prowl in North America for their 40th Anniversary, and they brought their Revelation of the Wicked tour to town. Along with Death Metal heavyweights, Krisiun and Decrepit Birth, this lineup came to the Sanc ready to delight and destroy.Continue reading →


Power Trip Festival 2023 Officially Announces Metallica, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, and Tool as Headliners

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The details and official poster for Power Trip festival, the metal and rock-themed sequel to Desert Trip fest in 2016. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Tool will headline the fest. Guns n Roses will headline Friday Night, AC/DC and Ozzy will headline Saturday, and Metallica and Tool will headline the final night of the festival on Sunday. Hotel packages and early bird tickets go on sale on April 4th. Sign up at the link below to get the first on-sale tickets on April 6th, 2023.  The Goldenvoice run three-day event will take place Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 at the Empire Polo Club In Indio, California, and will “feature legendary rock heavy performers from the 1970s and 1980s.” The official first lineup and poster was revealed on Thursday, March 30, at 7 a.m. The inaugural Power Trip festival was held in 2016 and featured performances by The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters, and The Who.Continue reading →


AC/DC, Guns N Roses and Tool to Join Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy Osbourne the Headliners for Power Trip Festival 2023

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According to music industry reliable souce Hits Daily Double, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, and Tool will join the bill of Power Trip festival, the sequel to Desert Trip fest in 2016, but with heavy metal bands. Guns n Roses and Iron Maiden will apparently headline day one of the festival. The Goldenvoice run three-day event will take place Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 at the Empire Polo Club In Indio, California, and will “feature legendary rock heavy performers from the 1970s and 1980s.” Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy Osbourne all teased the festivals return with similar social media announcements earlier today. The full festival lineup and further details will be officially revealed on Thursday, March 30, at 7 a.m. The inaugural Power Trip festival was held in 2016 and featured performances by The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and The Who.Continue reading →