Johnny Main's Blog of Rock: 2018

NO TIME TO LOSE AS GRAHAM BONNET UK/IRELAND TOUR DATES ARE HERE: Support on the headline UK tour comes from Doomsday Outlaw, Gin Annie UK, Hollowstar and Conjouring Fate.

NO TIME TO LOSE AS GRAHAM BONNET UK/IRELAND TOUR DATES ARE HERE

NO TIME TO LOSE AS GRAHAM BONNET UK/IRELAND TOUR DATES ARE HERE: Support on the headline UK tour comes from Doomsday Outlaw, Gin Annie UK, Hollowstar and Conjouring Fate.

Tuesday 20 March 2018

JOE LYNN TURNER TREADS THE STREET OF DREAMS TO WALES TO HEADLINE DAY ONE OF HRH AOR

JOE LYNN TURNER TREADS THE STREET OF DREAMS TO WALES TO HEADLINE DAY ONE OF HRH AOR: Newman and Eclipse appeared on the bill to open proceedings for the three day event

Monday 19 March 2018

DANZIG TO HIT GLASGOW AND LONDON IN AUGUST

DANZIG TO HIT GLASGOW AND LONDON IN AUGUST: 2018 marks the incredible thirty year anniversary of the release of the self-titled debut Danzig album.

Thursday 15 March 2018

WIN THE SENSATIONAL NEW DEAD DAISIES ALBUM, 'BURN IT DOWN'

WIN THE SENSATIONAL NEW DEAD DAISIES ALBUM, 'BURN IT DOWN': MetalTalk has five copies of 'Burn It Down' to give away.

WHITESNAKE TO SLIDE A NEW ALBUM IN THIS SUMMER: 'THE BEST WHITESNAKE ALBUM' SAYS DAVID COVERDALE

WHITESNAKE TO SLIDE A NEW ALBUM IN THIS SUMMER: 'THE BEST WHITESNAKE ALBUM' SAYS DAVID COVERDALE: 'I know that is clichéd stuff, but I know what I am talking about. I should do after almost 50 years.'

DOOGIE WHITE OF MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST RECALLS HIS IRON MAIDEN AUDITION

DOOGIE WHITE OF MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST RECALLS HIS IRON MAIDEN AUDITION: 'Steve wanted something different for the band.'

Monday 12 March 2018

SPACE ELEVATOR SIGN WITH SPV/STEAMHAMMER

SPACE ELEVATOR SIGN WITH SPV/STEAMHAMMER: 'SPV share our own ambition to make Space Elevator an international success...'

Wednesday 7 March 2018

JOOLS GIZZI OF GUN ON WHAT NOT TO DO WITH A JD BOTTLE ON MetalTalk RADIO

JOOLS GIZZI OF GUN ON WHAT NOT TO DO WITH A JD BOTTLE ON MetalTalk RADIO: As well as all the usual features you have come to know and love.

Tuesday 6 March 2018

MICHAEL SCHENKER EXPLAINS 'MEAT AND NO BONE' GUITAR PLAYING

MICHAEL SCHENKER EXPLAINS 'MEAT AND NO BONE' GUITAR PLAYING: Michael Schenker Fest kick off their US tour tonight...

Monday 5 March 2018

FREEDOM CALL AND POWER QUEST BRING METAL TO EVERYONE IN GLASGOW

FREEDOM CALL AND POWER QUEST BRING METAL TO EVERYONE IN GLASGOW: Welcome back into the land of light.

Sunday 4 March 2018

HRH AOR VI DAY SPLITS AND STAGE TIMES ARE HERE

HRH AOR VI DAY SPLITS AND STAGE TIMES ARE HERE: Joe Lynn Turner, Skid Row and a hotly anticipated set from NightRanger are among the highlights...

Friday 2 March 2018

RHINO'S REVENGE RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'ONE NOTE BLUES'

RHINO'S REVENGE RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'ONE NOTE BLUES': 'Heady times at Revenge Towers.'

NEW CATS IN SPACE LIVE MATERIAL ON MetalTalk RADIO PLUS DOOGIE WHITE TALKS JOHN STEEL

NEW CATS IN SPACE LIVE MATERIAL ON MetalTalk RADIO PLUS DOOGIE WHITE TALKS JOHN STEEL: You Spin Me Round is MetalTalk's album review show...

SATAN'S EMPIRE RETURN WITH FIRST TRACK FROM FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM

SATAN'S EMPIRE RETURN WITH FIRST TRACK FROM FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM: Satan's Empire have stormed their way back to the vanguard of the resurgent NWOBHM.

Friday 23 February 2018

SKARLETT RIOT RELEASE 'AFFLICTION'

SKARLETT RIOT RELEASE 'AFFLICTION': The regeneration is complete – Skarlett Riot are back!

DOOMSDAY OUTLAW RELEASE 'OVER AND OVER'

DOOMSDAY OUTLAW RELEASE 'OVER AND OVER': 'This is a big year for us and we cannot wait to get cracking.'

Wednesday 21 February 2018

JOE SATRIANI, KAINE AND MORE FEATURE ON MetalTalk RADIO

JOE SATRIANI, KAINE AND MORE FEATURE ON MetalTalk RADIO: We have some special features on the way...

Tuesday 20 February 2018

FOREIGNER TO RELEASE FIRST EVER ORCHESTRAL VERSIONS OF THE HITS

FOREIGNER TO RELEASE FIRST EVER ORCHESTRAL VERSIONS OF THE HITS: 'The orchestral arrangements have shown us a new symphonic dimension of our music...'

Sunday 18 February 2018

RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW TO RELEASE 'MEMORIES IN ROCK II'

RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW TO RELEASE 'MEMORIES IN ROCK II': Go behind the scenes with Rainbow with special interviews exclusive to this release.

NEW SAXON UK DATES ARE HERE, INCLUDING LONDON ROUNDHOUSE: Y&T AND WAYWARD SONS TO SUPPORT

NEW SAXON UK DATES ARE HERE, INCLUDING LONDON ROUNDHOUSE: Y&T AND WAYWARD SONS TO SUPPORT: 'We are gonna be playing some classic venues with some classic bands...'

GLENN TIPTON OF JUDAS PRIEST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONS

GLENN TIPTON OF JUDAS PRIEST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONS: 'I do not rule out the chance to go on stage as and when I feel able to blast out some Priest!'

Friday 16 February 2018

WE'RE GOING DOWN BLACKPOOL! THE MACC LADS TO REUNITE FOR REBELLION FESTIVAL

WE'RE GOING DOWN BLACKPOOL! THE MACC LADS TO REUNITE FOR REBELLION FESTIVAL: The biggest rock music story of the century has broken.

IT'S NOT QUITE OVER AND OUT FOR RICK PARFITT AS POSTHUMOUS SOLO ALBUM IS A FITTING TRIBUTE TO HIS LEGACY

IT'S NOT QUITE OVER AND OUT FOR RICK PARFITT AS POSTHUMOUS SOLO ALBUM IS A FITTING TRIBUTE TO HIS LEGACY: Rick has done himself proud with this album and it's a great bookend to his career...

Wednesday 7 February 2018

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - ALICE COOPER, JOE PERRY, JOHNNY DEPP - FIRST UK TOUR DATES ARE HERE

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - ALICE COOPER, JOE PERRY, JOHNNY DEPP - FIRST UK TOUR DATES ARE HERE: 'To join the club, one simply had to out drink all of the members.'

Tuesday 6 February 2018

THUNDERSTICK UNMASKS NEW VOCALIST VIIXEN

THUNDERSTICK UNMASKS NEW VOCALIST VIIXEN: 'I am a women of paradox - with outfits to match!'

Monday 5 February 2018

QUEEN ADAM LAMBERT TO PLAY SUMMER EUROPEAN DATES

QUEEN ADAM LAMBERT TO PLAY SUMMER EUROPEAN DATES: 'I enjoyed every second of the recent European tour...'

Sunday 4 February 2018

NO EVIL SPIRITS AS THE DAMNED IGNITE THE PASSIONS OF A GLASGOW CROWD

NO EVIL SPIRITS AS THE DAMNED IGNITE THE PASSIONS OF A GLASGOW CROWD: It seems like they've lost none of their fire or passion when it comes to songwriting.

MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST TO HEADLINE HARD ROCK HELL WITH THE DEAD DAISIES AND SAXON

MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST TO HEADLINE HARD ROCK HELL WITH THE DEAD DAISIES AND SAXON: 'We have been totally sold out since last November...'

Saturday 3 February 2018

CELLAR DARLING FIRST UK HEADLINE DATES ARE HERE

CELLAR DARLING FIRST UK HEADLINE DATES ARE HERE: 'That is where they produce our favourite drink too...'

Wednesday 31 January 2018

ANTHRAX RELEASE 'CAUGHT IN A MOSH' FROM UPCOMING 'KINGS AMONGST SCOTLAND' DVD

ANTHRAX RELEASE 'CAUGHT IN A MOSH' FROM UPCOMING 'KINGS AMONGST SCOTLAND' DVD: 'Incredible interaction and energy really comes through on this video.'

METALLICA TO RELEASE NEWLY REMASTERED 'THE $5.98 EP - GARAGE DAYS RE-REVISITED' IN APRIL

METALLICA TO RELEASE NEWLY REMASTERED 'THE $5.98 EP - GARAGE DAYS RE-REVISITED' IN APRIL: Features the band covering songs by early Metallica influencers...

Monday 29 January 2018

NO WARNING AS GEOFF TATE STUNS WITH SHOW CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF 'OPERATION: MINDCRIME'

NO WARNING AS GEOFF TATE STUNS WITH SHOW CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF 'OPERATION: MINDCRIME': Geoff doing what he does best – showing the world that he still is a top-class vocalist and a natty dresser to boot.

Sunday 28 January 2018

SACRED REICH RETURN TO METAL BLADE RECORDS

SACRED REICH RETURN TO METAL BLADE RECORDS: 'We are super excited and cannot wait to share some new music with you!'

Saturday 27 January 2018

ANVIL ACHIEVE THEIR FIRST EVER UK CHART POSITION AS MAGNUM HIT NUMBER ONE IN UK INDEPENDENT CHART

ANVIL ACHIEVE THEIR FIRST EVER UK CHART POSITION AS MAGNUM HIT NUMBER ONE IN UK INDEPENDENT CHART: These are huge achievements for both bands!

Tuesday 23 January 2018

ROBB REINER POUNDS THE NEW ANVIL ALBUM: NIGHT DEMON AND IAN GILLAN ALSO FEATURE IN YOU SPIN ME ROUND EDITION ELEVEN

ROBB REINER POUNDS THE NEW ANVIL ALBUM: NIGHT DEMON AND IAN GILLAN ALSO FEATURE IN YOU SPIN ME ROUND EDITION ELEVEN: MetalTalk's album review radio show, featuring an Anvil special, is available On Demand now...

SLAYER ANNOUNCE FAREWELL TOUR

SLAYER ANNOUNCE FAREWELL TOUR: No tour dates have yet been announced, but the band are promising a world tour.

Monday 22 January 2018

THE AMORETTES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, 'BORN TO BREAK', IN APRIL

THE AMORETTES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, 'BORN TO BREAK', IN APRIL: The Amorettes star is still very much in ascendance.

Monday 15 January 2018

JANET GARDNER UNDERGOES SURGERY TO REMOVE BLOOD CLOTS FROM BRAIN

JANET GARDNER UNDERGOES SURGERY TO REMOVE BLOOD CLOTS FROM BRAIN: She had a hole drilled into her skull to relieve the hematoma.

Sunday 14 January 2018

MOVING TRIBUTES PAID TO FAST EDDIE CLARKE

MOVING TRIBUTES PAID TO FAST EDDIE CLARKE: A true legend, in every sense of the word, he will be badly missed.

Friday 12 January 2018

THUNDER LIVE RELEASE, 'STAGE', ON THE WAY

THUNDER LIVE RELEASE, 'STAGE', ON THE WAY: 'This is most definitely up there with the best of them.'

Thursday 11 January 2018

MOTÖRHEAD AND FASTWAY LEGEND FAST EDDIE CLARKE HAS PASSED AWAY

MOTÖRHEAD AND FASTWAY LEGEND FAST EDDIE CLARKE HAS PASSED AWAY: The awful news was announced by Chiswick Records founder Ted Carroll.

Sunday 7 January 2018

CHRIS TSANGARIDES HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 61

CHRIS TSANGARIDES HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 61: An absolute Heavy Metal legend, Chris is best known for his work with many bands.

Friday 5 January 2018

JUDAS PRIEST RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM 'FIREPOWER': LISTEN HERE

JUDAS PRIEST RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM 'FIREPOWER': LISTEN HERE: 'We went back to the organic way of recording...'

GEOFF TATE'S OPERATION MINDCRIME CONTINUE THEIR RESURRECTION WITH 2018 UK TOUR

GEOFF TATE'S OPERATION MINDCRIME CONTINUE THEIR RESURRECTION WITH 2018 UK TOUR: One of the best concept albums of all time...

Wednesday 3 January 2018

GEOFF TATE'S OPERATION MINDCRIME CONTINUE THEIR RESURRECTION WITH 2018 UK TOUR

GEOFF TATE'S OPERATION MINDCRIME CONTINUE THEIR RESURRECTION WITH 2018 UK TOUR: One of the best concept albums of all time...

CLOVEN HOOF 'THE DEFINITIVE' TWO PART COLLECTION OUT ON METAL NATION THIS MONTH

CLOVEN HOOF 'THE DEFINITIVE' TWO PART COLLECTION OUT ON METAL NATION THIS MONTH: Repackaged and given a professional release with distribution for the first time.