WHO: Stampede

WHERE: Kingston Peel

WHEN: Saturday, May 14 (more…)

Praying Mantis are to release a single to help victims of the Japanese earthquake. (more…)

This week we’ve some sleaze from Sweden, Canadian NWOBHM types, a genuine NWOBHM band, cult heroes from the early 70s and some bloke called Lemmy. (more…)

Praying Mantis have re-recorded five of their classic songs for a new EP. (more…)

Yes, we had this as a bonus Track Of The Day two weeks ago. But there were apparently a few problems, so Praying Mantis are offering it again. Check out all Tracks Of The Day. (more…)

Praying Mantis are getting into the Halloween spirit, by offering a bonus Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day. (more…)

Praying Mantis are headlining a special NWOBHM gig at The Harlequin in Redhill, Surrey on November 20. (more…)

This week we take a look at a one-album wonder. Angel Witch might have had a career that goes back to 1977, carries on to this day and includes five studio albums, but as far as most are concerned it’s all about their debut. Check out all the previous Cult Heroes. (more…)

WHO: Cambridge Rocks

WHERE: Haggis Farm Polo Club. On the outskirts of Cambridge, M11, Junction 12

WHEN: August 5-8 (more…)

They toured with Queen and Black Sabbath, were hotly tipped by many in the mid-70s to become big news, and even had a management connection with Peter Grant. But Liverpudlians Nutz were destined to be consigned to features such as this, eventually failing to make the grade in the unforgiving yet all too forgetful world of contemporary music. Malcolm Dome looks back at what might have been. Check out all the other Cult Heroes. (more…)