Robin Trower announces 2020 European Tour
Legendary guitarist Robin Trower's 2020 European Tour will kick off in April
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Robin Trower announces 2020 European Tour
Legendary guitarist Robin Trower's 2020 European Tour will kick off in April
Ian Anderson denies rift with Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson also confirms new solo release will be a "progressive rock concept album"
Chelsea Wolfe announced as Arctangent headliner
Opeth and Leprous joined by Chelsea Wolfe at 2020 Arctangent Festival
Paul Di’Anno: Iron Maiden were right to get rid of me
Ex-Iron Maiden singer Di’Anno admits decision to fire him was right “for fans”
Uriah Heep announce 50th anniversary tour for 2020
British rock legends Uriah Heep celebrate 50th anniversary with 2020 UK tour
Bloodstock adds six more bands to 2020 bill
Plus: iconic metal festival reveals new charity partner
'Long-lost' debut album from Jazz Sabbath to be finally released after 50 years
Jazz Sabbath claim Tony Iommi stole all their songs for Black Sabbath debut
Beth Hart and Kenny Wayne Shepherd star on brand new blues podcast
The Blues Podcast features Beth Hart, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Kris Barras
Coronavirus outbreak forces Testament and Exodus to cancel show
Thrash icons Testament forced to pull Italian show over Coronavirus fears
Ozzy Osbourne plans to start work on new album ‘next month’
Ozzy indicates that Ordinary Man won't be his final album
Tool announce massive 2020 tour
Tool add extra North American tour dates in support of latest album Fear Inoculum - tickets go on sale later this week
Judas Priest announce 50 Heavy Metal Years US Tour
The legendary Judas Priest have added 24 more dates to the 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour later this year
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