ALLY VENABLE Announces September 2026 UK Tour with Special Guest Garret T. Willie

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Following her triumphant October 2025 UK Tour, Texas based blues rock guitarist Ally Venable will embark on 10-date UK Tour in September 2026. Special guest on all shows is the celebrated Canadian blues rock phenom, Garret T. Willie.

Tickets for all concerts, except Glasgow and Faversham, are available from altickets.com.

Tickets for Ally’s concert at Stereo in Glasgow are available from Ticketmaster. Tickets for the concert at The Old Brewery in Faversham are available from Gigantic.com.

Ally’s UK tour follows hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed sixth studio album Money & Power. Released by Ruf Records, the album’s available on vinyl, CD and digital HERE.

“Money & Power is such a strong statement, especially for women,” says the award-winning Texas gunslinger of her Nashville-recorded album, on which Ally’s crack-squad band is joined by A-list guests Shemekia Copeland and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.

“All the songs on this album showcase the theme of what it truly means to be a force to be reckoned with. I want this record to wake people up,” continues Ally.

Money and power make the world go round. But in the right hands, music can be every bit as potent. Right now, on the heels of 2023’s acclaimed Real Gone – an album that hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was still in contention a year later – Ally is rated amongst the best young singer-songwriters in American roots, saluted by Total Guitar magazine in its poll of Top 100 Blues Guitarists.

“With her heels, sequins and Les Paul growling on a leash, she’s one of Ruf Record‘s most head-turning young artists,” wrote Classic Rock, “and while the instrumental prowess can be taken as read, Real Gone marks a growing maturity in the Texan’s songcraft.”

In February 2024, with the dust still settling from Real Gone, the Money & Power sessions saw Ally and producer/drummer Tom Hambridge push through the doors of Nashville’s famous Soundstage Studios. And while the studio band was strictly A-list, as always, Ally’s new songs are the real stars. That attitude is palpable on opener “Brown Liquor,” Ally’s battle cry decorated by a stinging guest guitar solo from the Mississippi hotshot Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.

Money & Power is a modern roots record that plays by its own rules and marches to the beat of its own drum. The same could be said for Ally herself. “I’m thrilled to release this album,” she says. “For me, it’s a sonic embodiment of a woman’s unstoppable ambition, and showcases my musicality on all fronts.”

DHP and Friends in association with The Main Thing

ALLY VENABLE – SEPTEMBER 2026 UK TOUR
*SPECIAL GUEST: GARRET T. WILLIE

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: ALTTICKETS, GIGANTICTICKETMASTER, & ALLY VENABLE


NEWCASTLE, CLUNY 2
TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
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36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

YORK, THE CRESCENT
WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2026
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8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
www.thecrescentyork.com

LONDON, THE 100 CLUB
THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
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100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL
www.the100club.co.uk

NOTTINGHAM, RESCUE ROOMS
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
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Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LB
www.rescuerooms.com

NORWICH, THE WATERFRONT
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
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139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

MANCHESTER, DEAF INSTITUTE
SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
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135 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE
https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

GLASGOW, STEREO
TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
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22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
www.stereocafebar.com

BRISTOL, EXCHANGE
WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
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72, 73 Old Market St, Bristol, BS2 0EJ
https://exchangebristol.com/whats-on

FAVERSHAM, THE OLD BREWERY
THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Mill Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DY
https://rockinrootsevents.co.uk

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BAMBEES to Release New Single ‘Noeyes//Nolove’ on February 11th

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BAMBEES will release their new single ‘NOEYES//NOLOVE‘ on the 11th February, via Flip Flop Records.

“NOEYES//NOLOVE is built around a loud, groovy riff and fast, physical momentum — made for sweaty rooms. The track plays with the idea of a parasite living inside you: a negative part of yourself that drains you and can’t be removed. It’s handled with a raw, aggressive edge rather than anything overly dark.”

Preorder here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bambees/noeyesnolove

BAMBEES are a chaotic concoction of Welsh life, loud riffs, and unfiltered energy. Formed in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil, their sound is soaked in the grit of post-industrial Wales: hard-working, rough around the edges, and defiantly alive. 

On stage, their name has become shorthand for high-energy chaos—five close friends turning raw emotion into a glorious racket that’s as much about community as it is about noise. The BAMBEES take the frustration, humour, and heart of their hometown and hurl it through jagged guitar riffs, pounding drums, and shout-along choruses, creating performances that feel like both a rebellion and a celebration.

Discography:
Modern Casanova – Single (2023) 
On with the Show – Single (2023) 
Failure Behaviour – Single (2023) 
Unlucky Rabbit – Single (2024) 
Soup of the Day – EP (2025)

• Played Chepstow Castle, supporting The Blackout (2025)
• Supported GANS, Panic Shack, and Coach Party. 
• Airplay on BBC Introducing Wales and local radio stations. 
• Headline shows across South Wales. 

Influences: Soft Play, IDLES, Amyl and the Sniffers

https://www.facebook.com/people/Bambees/100087747879825/
https://www.instagram.com/bambees.music/
https://www.tiktok.com/@bambees.music
https://www.youtube.com/@Bambeesmusic
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KOLDBRANN & TILINTETGJORT Announce Split 7” Single, Out February 13th

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KOLDBRANN photo by Void Revelations — TILINTETGJORT photo by Øyvind Bjørshoel

Norwegian Black Metal bands Koldbrann and Tilintetgjort join forces on a new split single, featuring one new and exclusive track from each band.
 
The single marks the first new release from Koldbrann, since their Norwegian Grammy Award winning album ‘Ingen Skånsel’ (2024), and the first new release from Tilintetgjort, since their acclaimed debut album ‘In Death I Shall Arise’ (2023).

The split single will be released February 13, through Dark Essence Records, digitally and on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl, with track listing as follows:

  1. Side A: Koldbrann – Den Klandestine Kjerne
  2. Side B: Tilintetgjort – Eons in Oblivion

Koldbrann’s Mannevond and Tilintetgjort’s Sturt: comments on the background of this unique partnership:
 
“‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ was among the first songs we made for the recordings of ‘Ingen Skånsel’, along with the album’s two opening tracks. But it became clear, quite early in the process, that we wanted to save this one for a special release. Enter TILINTETGJORT. Their 2023 debut album is one of the most interesting Norwegian Black Metal albums in years, and their rare approach felt like the perfect fit for our orphaned recording, so we are delighted that they wanted to join us on this split release, presenting their first new single since their debut. All while keeping the old underground split-tradition alive.”
– Mannevond / Koldbrann 
 
“When we first heard Koldbrann’s splendid and eerie track for the split, we knew we needed something special to complement their excellence. We dove deep into the darkness surrounding us and crafted something utterly evil. Death be upon you all!
– Sturt: / Tilintetgjort
 
Completing the release is the unsettling monotype cover art, courtesy of Indonesian visual artist Bahrull Marta, with layout and design by Salowe Vision.

The split 7” comes on white vinyl, including insert with lyrics, in a limited edition of 300 copies.

Pre-orders ​can be done here:

Koldbrann’s ‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ was recorded during the recordings of ‘Ingen Skånsel’, 2021-2022. Music by Mannevond, 2018-2020. Lyrics by Kvass, 2020.
 
Tilintetgjort’s ‘Eons In Oblivion’ was recorded in 2025, in Evil Octopus Studio, at the same time as the upcoming second album, giving you a taste of what to come. Music by Sturt: and Hazzlegard. Lyrics by Sturt:.
 
Erratic and disquieting, in an unsound display of Norwegian Black Metal, ‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ will permeate your mental faculties and pull you into the mind’s worm-ridden courtyard!
 
Where damnation and despair intertwine, and the gloomy end is nigh. ‘Eons In Oblivion’ is the soundtrack to the obliteration of your inner self, your existence and your very being. Let death surround you and lead you astray.

More information about Koldbrann can be found on the band’s Instagram and Facebook pages
https://www.instagram.com/koldbrann_offisiell/
https://www.facebook.com/koldbrannofficial 
 
More information about Tilintetgjort can be found on the band’s Instagram and Facebook pages
https://www.instagram.com/tilintetgjortnor/
https://www.facebook.com/tilintetgjortnor 

ALL FOR METAL Part Ways with Antonio Calanna – Band Seeking New Voice

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All for Metal and singer Antonio Calanna are going their separate ways.
Antonio is leaving the band to focus fully on his solo career with „A Cold Paradise“. We thank Antonio for the time we spent together, his dedication, and many powerful moments, and wish him all the best for the future.

At the same time, All For Metal are looking ahead: effective immediately, the band is beginning the search for a new voice—a singer (male or female) who not only convinces vocally, but also fits the image and energy of All for Metal on a personal and visual level.
The band is looking for a real stage personality: charismatic, present, close to the audience, and with the hunger to make every show an experience.

In search for:

  • A distinctive, powerful rock/metal voice with recognition value
  • Strong stage presence and a genuine “front animal” attitude
  • Identification with the style and image of All for Metal
  • Professionalism, team spirit, and availability for rehearsals, studio work, and live performances

Applications (including a short introduction, photos, links to live/video recordings, and demos if available) should be sent to: contact@allformetal.com

All for Metal would like to thank all fans for their support and look forward to sharing more news about the next chapter of the band soon.

All relevant information regarding the casting is also available via the following link: https://bio.to/afmcasting

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/allformetalofficial

KING OF SWEDEN Release New Single + Video ‘Father of Soup’

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Artwork by Veera Nelimarkka

Heavy prog band KING OF SWEDEN‘s new single ‘Father of Soup’, was released on Friday 23.1. by Eclipse Music.

King of Sweden is a Finnish four-piece prog rock band playing deeply rooted progressive rock with a fresh and modern nod.

Our biggest influences include Camel, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator. We have released two full-lenght albums in 2021-2024. ‘Father of Soup’ is a shortened single edit and the first of the four singles to be released from our up-coming third album ‘Interregnum’, due to be released in spring 2026. ‘Father of Soup’ is released digitally to streaming platforms and there’s also a music video released with it.

BELLE MORTE Return to Their Roots with Acoustic Reimagining of Debut Single ‘Mercy’

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Symphonic gothic metal project Belle Morte announces the release of a new acoustic music video for their debut single Mercy.

Originally released on December 9, 2017, Mercy was the first song the band ever put out and holds a special place in their history. Since its debut, the track has remained a fan favorite, and listeners have frequently expressed interest in hearing it reimagined in a stripped-back format.

The new arrangement presents Mercy with piano and acoustic guitar, offering a more intimate and reflective take on the song while retaining the emotional core that made the original memorable. For the band, revisiting Mercy carries a sense of nostalgia and connection to the start of their creative journey.

Previous videos from “Crime of Passion”: “Lace” Acoustic version: Watch, Stream “Crime of Passion”: orcd.co/crimeofpassion

BELLE MORTE’s Latest Releases: Stream “Pearl Hunting”: orcd.co/pearlhunting, CD: tinyurl.com/PearlHuntingCD

Previous videos from Pearl Hunting:

“Jorōgumo” Ft. Hisashi, Reigen Fujii, Souzan Kato: Watch, “Willow” Ft. Ruben Monteiro, Emma Spinelli: Watch, “Exorcism” Acoustic Version: Watch, Pearl Hunting: Watch, “Exorcism” Ft. Ulziisaikhan Khoroldamba: Watch, “September” Ft. Ruben Monteiro: Watch, “Black Waters” Ft. Maulana Malik Ibrahim: Watch, “Blame me” Ft. Lernik Khachatrian: Watch

About Belle Morte

Formed in Minsk, BELLE MORTE combines dark symphonic metal with gothic, progressive, and melancholic elements. After their 2018 EP Game On, the band signed with Wormholedeath in 2021 to release Crime of Passion, a conceptual album inspired by John Fowles’s The Collector. Their second album continues this global approach, delivering unique symphonic metal experiences for fans seeking something different.

Stay connected with the band’s latest updates and releases:
www.facebook.com/bellemortemusic
twitter.com/bellemortemusic
www.instagram.com/bellemorteofficial
www.youtube.com/@bellemortemusic
bellemorte.bandcamp.com
bellemortemusic.com