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This autumn promises to be a great one - THE THE has just announced not one but three new releases: ‘The Inertia Variations’, the ‘Odyssey Soundtrack’ CD media book and the double A-Side limited edition vinyl with two singles from Odyssey: ‘Unrequited’/ ‘Live & Let Live’.

‘The Inertia Variations’

The 84-minute documentary by Johanna St Michaels centered around Matt Johnson’s 12-hour live Radio Cinéola broadcast, which included live music, poetry and interviews, will be released for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD on November 28 (UK) / December 5 (US). The film – inspired by John Tottenham’s poems – sparked Matt Johnson’s return, leading to ‘Ensoulment’ and ‘The Comeback Special’. The 28-page media book includes six exclusive live performances. An exclusive British Film Institute screening and Q&A in London takes place on December 16.

‘Odyssey’ soundtrack

Matt Johnson has composed the soundtrack for his brother Gerard Johnson’s new film ‘Odyssey’, a dark metaphysical thriller set amid London’s housing crisis. The film opens in UK cinemas on November 7, with the soundtrack out December 5 (EU/UK) / January 23 (US) via Cinéola in partnership with earMUSIC. The soundtrack CD includes a wonderful 84-page hardback book, featuring a foreword by Jason Wood, a Q&A between Gerard and co-writer, Austin Collings, as well as film stills and behind-the-scenes photographs.

Double A-side 7” vinyl single, ‘Unrequited’ / ‘Live & Let Live’

This new 7” joins the collection of THE THE’s recent standalone 7-inch singles. Two music videos, featuring film footage, accompany the release of the double A-side single ‘Unrequited’ / ‘Live & Let Live’, out on November 7. Special guests on the tracks include Barrie Cadogan on guitar for ‘Unrequited’ and Gilian Glover on lead vocals for ‘Live & Let Live’.

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One classic after another in one incredible live show: 'All Engines On - Live in London'! In 2010, Foreigner delivered an outstanding performance at the Camden Roundhouse as part of the iTunes Festival. Originally released digitally that same year, the show is now available for the first time on CD and vinyl - with remastered sound.

We highly recommend giving it a listen!

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Following 2024’s ‘My Years With UFO’, the second part of the Michael Schenker album trilogy has arrived: MSG’s ‘Don’t Sell Your Soul’ is out now. And there’s plenty to celebrate today and tonight live in Los Angeles - new music, incredible press coverage, and a series of upcoming shows!

The new album is produced by Michael Schenker & Michael Voss and features Erik Grönwall on vocals, Bodo Schopf (drums), Barend Courbois (bass), Steve Mann (guitar & keys) and guest appearances by Robin McAuley, Dimitri “Lia” Liapakis, and Michael Voss.

Available on CD, LP, and limited transparent red vinyl. Listen or grab your copy now and stay tuned for more.

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There are a handful of guitarists whose sound, playing style, and melodies are as distinctive and influential as Slash’s! He is simply indispensable in the world of music, whether through his work with Guns N’ Roses or his many solo projects and collaborations. It’s a pleasure to introduce his upcoming album, ‘Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival‘, set to release on November 7th this year.

The new album is a celebration of the blues, the musical roots of Slash, and was recorded in 2024 at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival at Mission Ballroom in Colorado. His band, known as Slash’s Blues Ball, features Slash on lead and rhythm guitar, joined by longtime collaborator Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums).

Expect phenomenal covers of Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan, and many more. We kick things off with one of the catchiest intro riffs and Fleetwood Mac fan favorite, ‘Oh Well’ - the new single and its official video are out now! More to come soon.

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Sweet Savage's ‘BANG’ hits the shelves today! Ray Haller, Marty McCloskey, and Phil Edgar return with an album that simply sounds massive, elevating their sound, rooted in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, to a whole new level. Produced by Ray Haller and Simon McBride, ‘BANG’ includes 13 unmistakable Sweet Savage tracks, from the explosive title track ‘Bang’, the fast-paced ‘The Chosen One’ and ‘I Don’t Know’, to the more reflective and slower ‘Live and Die’.

Give it a listen and check out their socials for more behind the scenes insights on the new album.

Press picture by Mark Hylands

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Duff McKagan will release ‘Lighthouse: Live from London’ on October 31st

To talk about rock music without mentioning Duff McKagan is almost impossible. For more than 40 years, he has been an unstoppable creative force, shaping music through a staggering list of bands – from The Vains and The Fastbacks to Loaded, and of course, Guns N' Roses, and Velvet Revolver. His influence extends beyond stages, tours, and collaborations, into writing and a celebrated solo career that includes the highly acclaimed albums ‘Tenderness’ and ‘Lighthouse’.

Duff McKagan’s new live album and concert film ‘Lighthouse: Live from London’ was recorded during his sold-out ‘Lighthouse Tour ‘24’ at the Islington Assembly Hall, capturing highlights from across his career and his renditions of cherished classics. Among these are The Stooges' ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’, The Crickets’ ‘I Fought The Law’, Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You’re Crazy’, and two once-in-a-lifetime performances of David Bowie's ‘Heroes’ and Johnny Thunders' ‘Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory’, featuring none other than Sex Pistols co-founder Steve Jones.

The first track, ‘Longfeather’ premieres today with an official live performance video - now available on YouTube.

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Today marks the release of a very special John McLaughlin show: John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension 'Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022'! On July 11th, 2022, John McLaughlin and his band performed an outstanding concert at the Auditorium Stravinski, joined by special guest pianist and vocalist Jany McPherson.
To further celebrate the release, a new video for 'Mr. CD.' is out now!

“This was a great night. Everybody was on. There was a vibe going on in the band and the audience felt it. It was a vibe going on between the band and the audience and it was outstanding.” - John McLaughlin

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'In Devastation', Sinsaenum's new Death Metal masterpiece is out today! The band's (Frédéric Leclercq, Attila Csihar, Sean Zatorsky, Stéphane Buriez, Heimoth and Andre Joyzi) third album was produced and mixed by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer) and is filled with themes of loss, transformation, and musical evolution - from the pitch-black 'Cede to Thunder' to more emotional tracks like 'Last Goodbye'. You won’t want to miss it.

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'I Beat Loneliness', the 10th studio album by BUSH is out today!

Led by the voice and vision of Gavin Rossdale, this album is a deeply personal reflection on turning pain into healing. 'I Beat Loneliness' dives headfirst into emotional vulnerability, isolation and mental health - driven by hard-hitting riffs, infectious melodies, and BUSH’s ever-evolving sound.

Gavin Rossdale shares on the release: "“This is the most personal record I’ve ever made. It’s there so people don’t feel so alone. Life is beautiful but not easy. “Scars” works perfectly as the opening track because it sets up the whole point of the record. It accepts that we are all crazy and we are in this together– enjoy 🖤”

Be sure to check it out.

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Sweet Savage is back with ‘BANG’ – their new album!
Formed in 1979 by frontman Ray Haller and future Dio/Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Sweet Savage were part of the first wave of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. But unlike their peers, Sweet Savage never released a full album during their initial run. Instead, they became underground legends – gaining wide recognition when Metallica famously covered their track ‘Killing Time’. In 2011, Lars Ulrich said during a Metallica concert in San Francisco: “Sweet Savage was one of the bands that made me wanna f***** play – and they had great, great songs back in ’80, ’81.”

Well, not just in the ’80s: Sweet Savage now return in full force with frontman Ray Haller, drummer Marty McCloskey, and guitarist Phil Edgar. 'BANG' was produced by Ray Haller and Simon McBride, who also plays guitar on the record. McBride was previously a member of Sweet Savage before launching his solo career and joining Deep Purple. You can already check out the title track and the brand-new video now.

We’re just getting started…

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