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Monday 27th February, 2023

Yungblud

Yungblud
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English musician Yungblud twists genres and societal conventions, incorporating rock, punk, and hip-hop into a rebellious mix that has endeared him to the outcast masses around the globe. Blending punk spirit with pop savvy, he made a steady climb in the late 2010s before scoring a trio of hits with Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Dan Reynolds, and frequent collaborator Travis Barker. That success helped push his 2020 sophomore LP, Weird!, to the top of the U.K. albums chart. In 2022, he rode the contemporary pop-punk revivalist wave with his third set, Yungblud. 

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Friday February 24th, 2023

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Gojira

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Gojira are a heavy metal band from Bayonne, France. Originally formed as Godzilla in 1996, they changed their name to Gojira in 2001. Rock Off are wholesale distributors of official licensed Gojira merchandise.

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Weds 22nd February, 2023

John Lennon

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John Lennon was a singer, songwriter and peace activist. John found fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. John Lennon was capable of inspired, brutally honest confessional song writing and melodic songcraft; he also had an undying love of straight-ahead rock & roll. But the extremes, both in his music and his life, were what made him fascinating. Where Paul McCartney was content to be a rock star, Lennon dabbled in everything from revolutionary politics to the television talk show circuit during the early '70s. 

 

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Tuesday 20th February, 2023

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Friday 17th February, 2023

As this blog was being produced, a large volume of NEW & RESTOCKS has landed.

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KISS

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KISS is a rock band that formed in New York City in January 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley. Kiss became a favorite of American teenagers in the '70s. Most kids were infatuated with the look of Kiss, not their music. Decked out in outrageously flamboyant costumes and makeup, the band fashioned a captivating stage show featuring dry ice, smoke bombs, elaborate lighting, blood spitting, and fire breathing that captured the imaginations of thousands of kids. But Kiss' music shouldn't be dismissed -- it is a commercially potent mix of anthemic, fist-pounding hard rock driven by sleek hooks and ballads powered by loud guitars, earworm melodies, and sweeping strings. It's a sound that laid the groundwork for both arena rock and the pop-metal that dominated rock in the late '80s. In 1983 the band went unmasked, resulting in the platinum-selling LP of the same name, but re-applied the makeup ten years later. Since then, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have remained a potent live draw and have sold over 75 million records worldwide, with highlights arriving via influential efforts like Alive!, Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, Love Gun, Dynasty, and Lick It Up.

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Kiss
The Final Tour Ever

Europe June2023This is the last chance for the fans to see the rock 'n' roll icons before they wipe off their face paint for good.

June

  • 3 – ARGYLE STADIUM – Plymouth, UK
  • 5 – ARENA – Birmingham, UK
  • 6 – ARENA – Newcastle, UK
  • 10 – O2 ARENA – Prague, Czech Republic
  • 12 – ZIGGO DOME – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 13 – PALAIS 12 ARENA – Belgium, Brussels
  • 17 – KÖNIGSPLATZ – München
  • 19 – TAURON ARENA KRAKÓW – Kraków, Poland
  • 21 – ARENA – Dresden
  • 22 – MAX-SCHMELING-HALLE – Berlin
  • 27 – HALLE TONY GARNIER – Lyon, France
  • 29 – LUCCA FESTIVAL – Tuscany, Italy

July

  • 1 – SAP-ARENA – Mannheim
  • 2 – LANXESS-ARENA – Cologne
  • 5 – O2 ARENA – London, UK
  • 7 – AO ARENA – Manchester, UK
  • 8 – OVO HYDRO – Glasgow, UK
  • 12 – DALHALLA AMPHITHEATRE – Rattvik, Sweden
  • 13 – DALHALLA AMPHITHEATRE – Rattvik, Sweden
  • 15 – KALDNES – Tonsberg, Norway

Wednesday 15th February, 2023

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The DoorsThe Doors
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With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison’s poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.

The Doors’ arrival on the rock scene in 1967 marked not only the start of a string of hit singles and albums that would become stone classics, but also of something much bigger – a new and deeper relationship between creators and audience. Refusing to be mere entertainers, the Los Angeles quartet relentlessly challenged, confronted and inspired their fans, leaping headfirst into the heart of darkness while other bands warbled about peace and love. Though they’ve had scores of imitators, there’s never been another band quite like them. And 50 years after their debut album, The Doors’ music and legacy are more influential than ever before.

In the decades since the Doors’ heyday, the foursome has loomed ever larger in the pantheon of rock – and they remain a touchstone of insurrectionary culture for writers, activists, visual artists and other creative communities.

Their songs, featured in an ever-increasing number of films, TV shows, video games and remixes, always sound uncannily contemporary. No matter how the musical and cultural tides turn, The Doors will always be ready to help a new wave of listeners break on through to the other side.


Friday February 10th, 2023

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Hi-Build 

High build printing adds height to areas of the design. In this case the band/artist logo. It is very effective, adding depth to the logo application.

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Wednesday 8th February, 2023

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Monday 6th February, 2023

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Tupac

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2Pac was one of the most fascinating and successful rappers of the '90s. His often imitated but never replicated flow, made him an enduring influence on hip-hop, decades after his tragic death. 2Pac emerged in 1991 as an ancillary member of Digital Underground, appearing on the group's Top Ten R&B/hip-hop single "Same Song," and by the end of the year earned a reputation as a firebrand with his acclaimed solo debut, 2Pacalypse Now. This was followed at the top of 1992 with a star-making performance in the crime thriller Juice, his first of many major acting roles. In only a few more years, 2Pac racked up a slew of varied Top 20 hits, from "I Get Around" and "Keep Ya Head Up" to "Dear Mama" and the chart-topping "California Love," and put together a concurrent streak of platinum albums.

At the time he was murdered, in September 1996, there were indications that 2Pac was considering leaving the label Death Row, and maybe even rap, behind. None of those theories can be confirmed, just as the reasons behind his shooting remain mysterious. Following an altercation in the lobby of the MGM Grand Las Vegas, 2Pac was shot four times while riding in Knight's sedan. He was admitted to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, and died from his wounds six days later, on September 13, 1996.

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Friday 3rd February, 2023

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Ozzy

Black Sabbath

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This week brought the very sad news that the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled all his upcoming shows and announced his retirement from touring.
 
The former Black Sabbath frontman revealed in a statement on social media that his body is still weak following his 2019 fall and he is "not physically capable" of going on tour.
 

"As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine," he began. "My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently ground-breaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.

"I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**KS ME UP, more than you will ever know."

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The European leg of Ozzy's No More Tours II farewell trek was pushed back several times due to the 74-year-old's poor health and the pandemic.

While touring is off the cards, Osbourne went on to state that he will continue performing one-off shows.

"Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country," he explained.

He concluded his post by thanking his family, band, touring crew and fans for their loyalty and support.

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Wednesday 1st February, 2023

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Korn

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Korn is a nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, USA. Korn's cathartic sound positioned the group as one of the most popular and provocative acts to emerge during the 1990s. At the forefront of the nu-metal/rap-rock movement of the time, they quickly evolved, developing a trademark style that incorporated down-tuned guitars, a groove-heavy rhythm section, haunted atmospheric production, and dark lyrics courtesy of frontman Jonathan Davis

In 2022 they released Requiem. Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic without a deadline or label pressure, the lean nine-track set continued the band's focus on emotional growth and maturity while tapping into common Korn themes of loss and catharsis. On the eve of the album's release, the band performed an intimate show at the Hollywood United Methodist Church dubbed the Requiem Mass, inviting audience members to bring a small token of remembrance to honour a loved one who had passed away. A live recording of the non-acoustic portion of that set was released in 2023 as part of a limited-edition deluxe Requiem package.

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TOURING 2023

Coldplay. Ed Sheeran. The Weeknd. Metallica. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Guns 'n' Roses. Kiss. Rod Stewart. Iron Maiden. Def Leppard. Imagine Dragons. Slipknot. System Of A Down. Ozzy Osbourne. The Killers. YES. Disturbed. Lynyrd Skynyrd. ZZ Top. Depeche Mode. Willie Nelson. Backstreet Boys. Duran Duran. Judas Priest. Muse. Bring Me The Horizon. The Who. Blink 182. Alice Cooper. Motley Crue. Bruce Springsteen. Green Day. Machine Gun Kelly. Megadeth. Fall Out Boy. Avril Lavigne. Foo Fighters. Queen. Lewis Capaldi. Eagles. Deep Purple.

....To be continued

ANNIVERSARIES

PINK FLOYD - DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - 50TH ANNIVERSARY PINK FLOYD - THE FINAL CUT - 40TH ANNIVERSARY FLEETWOOD MAC - PENGUIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY FLEETWOOD MAC - MYSTERY TO ME - 50TH ANNIVERSARY DEPECHE MODE - SONGS OF FAITH AND DEVOTION - 30TH ANNIVERSARY DAVID BOWIE - THE NEXT DAY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY DAVID BOWIE - ALADDIN SANE - 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAVID BOWIE - BLACK TIE WHITE NOISE - 30TH ANNIVERSARY DAVID BOWIE - REALITY - 20TH ANNIVERSARY RAMONES - SUBTERRANEAN JUNGLE - 40TH ANNIVERSARY AC/DC - POWERAGE - 50TH ANNIVERSARY AC/DC - FLICK OF THE SWITCH - 40TH ANNIVERSARY METALLICA - KILL 'EM ALL - 40TH ANNIVERSARY SMASHING PUMPKINS - SIAMESE DREAM - 30TH ANNIVERSARY NIRVANA - IN UTERO - 30TH ANNIVERSARY OUTKAST - SPEAKERBOXX/THE LOVE BELOW - 20TH ANNIVERSARY THE STROKES - ROOM ON FIRE - 20TH ANNIVERSARY WU TANG CLAN - ENTER THE WU-TANG - 30TH ANNIVERSARY RUSH - COUNTERPARTS - 30TH ANNIVERSARY

....To be continued.

ALBUMS

Iggy Pop. The Smashing Pumpkins. Paramore. Gorillaz. Lewis Capaldi. Metallica.

.... To be continued.


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