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The Blackout are a band formed in 2003 in South Wales and drawing influences from across the board, they combine heavy crunching guitars, riffs, screams and thunderous drumbeats with beautiful melodies and emotionally driven vocals. The band has played shows in and around the UK with the likes of Lostprophets, Funeral for a Friend, Fightstar, Avenged Sevenfold, dredg, 18 Visions, Thrice and Hidden in Plain View as well as opening up 'Give It A Name Festival' in April 2006. and playing at it in both 2008 and 2009 They were also nominated at the 2006 Kerrang Awards for Best British Newcomer but lost out to Bring Me The Horizon. The Blackout released their debut mini album entitled 'The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!' on October 23rd 2006 through Fierce Panda Records and the first single taken from it was 'Hard Slammin'. The album 'We Are The Dynamite' was released on October 1st 2007 through Fierce Panda Records. Their new album, "The Best In Town" was released in the UK on May 25th 2009; the tracks 'ShutThef*ckUppercut' and 'Children of the Night' were available for early preview.

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From Ashes to New Set To Join Nothing More On Tour Photo From Ashes to New Set To Join Nothing More On Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024

In addition to appearing at several of the year’s top rock festivals—including Rock Fest, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock—FROM ASHES TO NEW will head back out across the U.S. with their Better Noise Music labelmates NOTHING MORE alongside Set It Off and Post Profit. FROM ASHES TO NE...

From Ashes to New Announce 'The Blackout Tour PT. 1' With Special Guests the Word Ali Photo From Ashes to New Announce 'The Blackout Tour PT. 1' With Special Guests the Word Alive, Catch Your Breath & Ekoh
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

Following the recent release of their new, critically acclaimed #1-charting album BLACKOUT via Better Noise Music, rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining tour in late fall/early winter with support from rockers The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and heart-hop artist Ekoh....

Welsh Rock Band THE NOW Releases New Single 'Devil Inside Me' Photo Welsh Rock Band THE NOW Releases New Single 'Devil Inside Me'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

Having already worked with legendary producers like Grammy award-winning producer Jason Perry (McFly, Busted, Don Broco, The Blackout), Adam Noble (Coldplay, Biffy Clyro, Liam Gallagher) and Richard Jackson (The Automatic, Super Furry Animals and Duffy), the band has just released the new single 'De...

Welsh Rockers The Now Releasing New Single 'The Devil Inside Me' Photo Welsh Rockers The Now Releasing New Single 'The Devil Inside Me'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

The highly infectious and guitar-heavy hooks of four-piece band The Now were born in South Wales in 2018 after Shane Callaghan (Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals), Will Scott (Drums), Callum Bromage (Guitar & Vocals) and Jay Evans (Bass Guitar) met at a local jam night. Pre-save the new single now!...

Josie Cotton Releases Video for 'Blackout' Photo Josie Cotton Releases Video for 'Blackout'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020

“If you’ve ever felt like plunging brain-deep into the real lost '80s, the new video for '(Let’s Do the) Blackout' is your diving board,” says infamous New Wave icon JOSIE COTTON about her brand new video for her classic song....

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by Abigail Charpentier - November 01, 2019

Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park co-lead singer and songwriter, unveiled his brand new song, “fine,” available now on Warner Records. “fine” is an original song written for the Russian sci-fi blockbuster, The Blackout, in theaters across Russia on Nov. 21 and in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlan...

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by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018

On April 13th, British rock trio Reigning Days are set to release their colossal debut albumEclipse, via Marshall Records. In support of this, they have announced that they will be playing a very special show at London's Nambucca on April 27th in association with Camden Rocks Presents....

U2: Songs of Experience Out Today on Interscope Records Photo U2: Songs of Experience Out Today on Interscope Records
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2017

Already hailed as a triumph in early critical notices, Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, is released today by Interscope Records in the U.S. on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms....

Third Man Records Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Releases Photo Third Man Records Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Releases
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017

Third Man Records is excited to share their slate of vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday, which takes place this Friday, November 24. These releases include U2's limited edition 'The Blackout' 12' single, Sun Records reissues from Carl Perkins ('Blue Suede Shoes' b/w 'Honey, Don't!'), J...

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by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017

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Third Man Records Announces New U2 12' Photo Third Man Records Announces New U2 12'
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2017

Third Man Records is proud to announce the release of 'The Blackout,' a limited edition U2 12' in conjunction with Island Records. The limited edition U2 12' will be available for Record Store Day Black Friday, November 24th....

LISTEN: U2 Releases New Single, 'You're The Best Thing About Me'
by Richard Best - September 06, 2017

'You're The Best Thing About Me,' the first single from U2's highly anticipated 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, is released today....

U2 Shares Performance Video of New Album Track 'The Blackout'
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

U2 have shared a performance video of new album track 'The Blackout” via Facebook Live. The performance video was directed by Richie Smyth and filmed in front of a live audience of fans in Amsterdam....

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by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2017

Chicago based Hard Rock band Remada announced tour dates that begin on August 12th in St. Cloud, MN at The Red Carpet. Earlier this year the band had premiered their video for their latest single titled “A Better Tomorrow” off of their EP titled The Blackout that released April 29th....












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