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Conquest Music Announce New Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake) Single and Video for His Cover of “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix

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Bernie Mardsen – photo credit Adam Kennedy

There have been so many loving tributes to Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake, UFO, Alaska) since he passed away peacefully in 2023 at the age of 72. Bernie was always keen to show the music that inspired him, whether through his stage set or on his albums. In addition to 2023’s Working Man chart-busting solo albums since 2021 in Kings, Chess, and Trios, as part of his Inspirations series, in which he paid tribute to the artists that helped shape his taste in music and guitar style. With the approval of Bernie’s widow, Fran Marsden, the fourth album of studio recordings in the Inspirations Series, Icons, will be released on 9th May 2025.  As an appetizer for the album, a digital EP is out now featuring a remarkable Bernie Marsden interpretation of “Purple Haze” by Jimmy Hendrix. Listen to it now! Continue reading →


Tess and The Details Share a Cover of “Maniac” from “Flashdance”

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Having teamed up with Wiretap Records, San Francisco punks, Tess & The Details, recently dropped a cover of “Maniac.” The original is recognisable as the anthem from the movie, Flashdance. Here it is accompanied by a nostalgic music video, directed by Like Roses guitarist Devin Zamora. Check it out below.
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Amerakin Overdose Drop a Cover of Christina Aguilera’s Hit “Genie in a Bottle”

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Portland, OR masked nu-metal/industrial band, Amerakin Overdose, have released their rocked up interpretation of Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in a Bottle.” Co-produced by Jonny Santos (Spineshank, Silent Civilian), it arrives supplied with a full music video. Watch it below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Destruction – Birth Of Malice

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As if the past forty years hadn’t flown by quickly enough for German thrash titans Destruction, it’s already time to move forward from the anniversary celebrations of 2023 and get back to the bread and butter of studio recordings. On their sixteenth full-length release (fifteenth if you ignore 1988’s anomalous The Least Successful Human Cannonball), Birth of Malice (Napalm Records), the band’s founder member Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer looks to the past, present, and future for inspiration, reminiscing over old times as well delivering warnings and observations of a more contemporary nature.Continue reading →


Dååth Share a Cover of “Run” (Air) – On Tour with Rivers Of Nihil, Cynic and Beyond Creation Now

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Progressive death metal outfit, Dååth, have shared their own rendition of “Run,” – originally by French electronic duo Air -featuring Cynic‘s Paul Masvidal. The band have just kicked off a European tour supporting their latest album, The Deceivers (Metal Blade Records), with labelmates Rivers Of Nihil, as well as Cynic and Beyond Creation. Catch the new video, live listings, and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Venamoris – To Cross Or To Burn

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Suppose the spirit of Dorothy Vallens from David Lynch’s surrealist, noir classic Blue Velvet could be transported into a Trip-hop-inspired, dark, Electro-Rock album in 2025. In that case, it’s hard to think of a more fitting home than To Cross Or To Burn (Ipecac Recordings) – by Paula and Dave Lombardo under their Venamoris moniker. Continue reading →


Stretcher Drop a Cover of “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) – New EP Coming Soon

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Following a 20-year hiatus, Stretcher have just dropped their reimagined version of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” accompanied by a music video. Introducing their new lineup, with Mower vocalist, Brian Sheerin, and Relevance guitarist, Chris Hartjen joining founding members Joe McGowan (bass) and Tom Stuart (drums), it is taken from the band’s upcoming EP, Information Overdose. The six-track record is set for release on April 4, 2025. Check out the new video and more below.
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