DISARM strip down for the Pure Rawk Awards

Mexborough dirt-dealers, Disarm will be stripping it down for the Pure Rawk Awards 09 by playing an acoustic set.

Last years 'New Breed Award' winners have really shown the critics their worth by grabbing top notch reviews across the board for their debut album, "By Any Means Necessary".

This won't be the first time that their raw, rampant music has had a lighter treatment. Prior to last years awards, the band had not done any live acoustic material - and an 'impromptu' live performance on "The HellDrive" with Twang on Total Rock Radio showed a different side to the band. Earlier this year, along with some special guests they performed an acoustic set at The Civic in their home town for their album release party.

Pure Rawk has been told to expect possibly some special guests and some familiar tunes not in the Disarm collection.

Disarm join Evil:Scarecrow as two of the four live acts for the awards night at the Purple Turtle in Camden on the 27th February 2009. You can vote online at www.purerawk.co.uk/awards and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at www.wegottickets.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk .

EVIL: SCARECROW to play the 09 Pure Rawk Awards

Evil: Scarecrow are the first band confirmed to play the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. Described lovingly as "the scariest thing to come out of Nottingham since Torvill and Dean", Evil: Scarecrow have been creating some waves this year.

Taking influence from Cradle Of Filth, Slayer and Europe, their "Blue Peter Metal" may seem a bit different than what Pure Rawk readers and gig goers are used to. However, we feel they firmly fit the criteria for a Pure Rawk band. They're far from carbon copies of anything around at the moment and if you don't fall in love with their "Iron Maiden meets Black Metal meets stickyback plastic performances" then there is certainly some rigamortis setting in.

Evil: Scarecrow opened the main stage of Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2008 after winning an Unsigned competition voted for by fans earlier this year. Their previous two releases "Crowcifiction" and "Hell Dog" have received nothing but brilliant press from the big wigs of rock n' metal journalism.

Whether you're into black metal or rock n' roll, Evil: Scarecrow will grab your attention with their dramatic stage show ... four note solos, robot dances and the 'Hell Dog'. Their trademark track 'Robototron' features on the Pure Rawk "Unleashed and Loaded Vol 3." CD which is available from www.purerawk.co.uk/shop.

Evil: Scarecrow will be one of 4 acts to appear on the night for the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. The awards will be at the Purple Turtle in Camden on Friday 27 February 2009. You can vote online at www.purerawk.co.uk/awards and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at http://www.wegottickets.com/ and http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/.

Pure Rawk 2009 voting open now!

For those of you who don’t know about the Pure Rawk Awards, they have been described by BND Music Co as “fast becoming the "underground" rock barometer in the UK" – we’re asking you once again to help change history and get great up and coming, new and underground bands the notice they deserve!

What are the categories? These are the following categories: Band of the Year, New Band of the Year, Frontperson of the Year, Axe Hero of the Year, EP/Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Gig/Tour/Event of the Year, Stunt of the Year, Label of the Year and also New Breed Award. If you are interested in sponsoring any of these awards, please email Nix at purerawk@rock.com and you’ll be provided with an info pack.

We’ve included a new one this year as we’ve had some very lovely ladies adorning our posters. “Pin-Up” of the year will be open for voting in the second phase of voting. The New Breed Award is only open to those who have contributed to Pure Rawk over the past 12 months.

So, what about the awards ceremony? They will be held in Camden on Friday 27th February 2009. We’ll have 3 bands and a blinding acoustic set for your pleasure plus prizes and give-aways on the night. Check on the website for more information, but we’ll be offering up the first few tickets for a tiny 50p! This also includes the after show party!

Where can I vote?

GUN will be headlining 2 exclusive one off shows with Classic Rock Magazine

After a year that has seen legendary Scottish Rock band GUN not only
reform with new vocalist Toby Jepson (ex – Little Angels) but return to
stages around the UK including an appearance on the main stage at this year’s
T In The Park festival alongside the launch event for Rock Radio in Manchester,
it is with great pleasure that GUN announce further shows.

GUN will be headlining 2 exclusive one off shows in December. They will be the first in a prestigious series of shows presented in association with Classic Rock magazine and the Academy Group featuring classic rock acts performing their classic albums.

They will be the only time GUN will play the first album, ‘Taking on the world’ in its entirety, from start to finish.

18th DEC – SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE

20th DEC – GLASGOW ACADEMY


Toby had this to say:

‘’It is with immense pleasure that we have accepted these shows,
the invitation was incredible and how could we resist? It has been a fun year
for the band what with taking the first tentative steps in January at the Rock
Radio birthday bash and T In The Park this summer, so this is a great way to
finish off the start of the beginning if you like! We are all stunned by the
interest the band has gathered along the way and feel blessed with the situation…we
certainly are not taking it for granted and plan to have a great time doing
these very special gigs… we feel like a new band now, having done half
a dozen gigs this year and we believe we can emerge next year with great new
music and hungry for success again…I can’t see any reason why Gun
cannot reach the heights it did before…bring it on…!’’

Hard Rock Riff Lords, Fury UK to play Bloodstock

Hard rock / metal band Fury UK have been confirmed to play the Bloodstock Open Air Metal festival 2008 on Saturday 16th August, at Catton Hall, Derby, on the Lava Stage. This will be the band's Bloodstock debut & is a thrill not least due to the international artists also playing the event such as Nightwish, Opeth, Iced Earth, Evile & many more.

The festival, which is justifiably right at the top of the gig calendar, takes place over 3 days in-all on 15th, 16th & 17th August.

This year has seen things really take off for Fury UK, following the release of their "Salvation" EP. Clive Leighton, Head of Marketing for Bloodstock Festival says "Bands like Fury UK are exactly what we want at Bloodstock, representing the real future of hard rock & metal for many years to come".

Fury UK join an increasing list of Pure Rawk favourites such as Obsessive Compulsive, Evil Scarecrow and Heaven's Basement.

www.bloodstock.uk.com for full details about the festival.

"Pin-Up" Award added to the Pure Rawk Awards!

As you will know, the Pure Rawk Awards that now take place every year in February. The 2008 Awards were great. Great bands, good entertainment, suprises and prizes. This next year will be even better than the last one.

And to prove that, we're establishing the "Pure Rawk Pin-Up" of the year award! It will be open to all of the ladies who have been Pin-Ups this year.

Voting will open for the new awards on October 27th 2008 and will close January 12th 2009.

Nearer the time we will release the links to get voting, but in the meantime - we'd love to hear some ideas for the next awards! Whether they are fun and games, prizes or a theme for the next awards - drop us a line at purerawk@rock.com.

The Exposed, "Expose" themselves

Its a romantic dream. Busking to passers by in the street in the hope someone drops you a few coins or asks you where to get your CD. The Portsmouth punk outfit, "The Exposed" are doing just that outside major venues playing host to large acts. And why the hell not?

Catch them outside the following places for a special acoustic show:

7 Jul 2008
19:00
Electric Ballroom "Unplugged outside BFS"
London
8 Jul 2008
19:00
Carling Academy "Unplugged Outside BFS"
Oxford
9 Jul 2008
19:00
Engine Shed "Unplugged outside BFS"
Lincoln
10 Jul 2008
19:00
Carling Academy "Unplugged Outside BFS"
Bristol
20 Jul 2008
19:00
The Forum "Unplugged outside Lagwagon"
London
7 Aug 2008
18:00
Wintergardens Blackpool - 2008 Rebellion Festival
Blackpool UK
23 Aug 2008
15:00
Gosport w/ UK Subs
Gosport UK
23 Sep 2008
17:00
Academy "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Birmingham
24 Sep 2008
19:00
Academy "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Bristol
25 Sep 2008
19:00
LA 2 (meanfiddler) Unplugged outside Millencolin
London
26 Sep 2008
19:00
Wedgewood Rooms "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Portsmouth
27 Sep 2008
19:00
Rockcity "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Nottingham
28 Sep 2008
19:00
Academy 3 "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Manchester
29 Sep 2008
19:00
Garage "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Glasgow

For more information, go to www.myspace.com/theexposed

Win tickets to SIGN's London show plus goodies!

WIN SIGN TICKETS plus goodies!

Sign are rocking into London in less than a weeks time and PURE
RAWK is giving you the chance to win TWO TICKETS to Sign's London Bar Monsta
show on the 1st June.

All you have to do is answer the simple question below to be
in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

1st Prize - TWO tickets to the London Bar Monsta show in Camden,
a copy of "Thank Good for Silence" and "The Hope", a Sign
T-shirt and a Pure Rawk II CD.

4 runners up will win a Pure Rawk "Unleashed and Loaded
II" CD.

Closing date for entries is Friday 30th May! Buy tickets for
Sign + Patchwork Grace + Honeykill on 1st June from http://www.wegottickets.com/

ENTER
HERE!

Note: The Bar Monsta show is an 18+ show and ID will be required
to claim the ticket side of the prize.

Be in THE PLEASURES brand new video

Do YOU wanna be in the next THE PLEASURES video?

After "Freedom" we have picked the metal disco stomper "Voyeur" to be the next video, and we need YOUR help! Lyrically "Voyeur" is about sex and passion in its purest form. It's not just about getting rid of ones clothes, it's about getting rid of all inhibitions and letting go. And obviously it's about watching it!So the perfect way to capture the essence of the song is to use the most voyeuristic medium, the internet, and it's most voyeuristic accessory, the webcam.

Thus presenting you as the viewer AND the star at the same time. How does it work? Download "Voyeur" from our MySpace profile. Use your webcam or any other video cam (just position it like a webcam near your PC monitor), turn up the stereo and record yourself in front of your PC with YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION of "Voyeur"! It doesn't matter if you do it alone, with a friend, in a group, as a simple mini playback show, dressed like THE PLEASURES, with an imaginary guitar, in a tranny costume, with grandpa's sausage dog or in grandma's undies... Fantasy has no limits, so give your imagination full scope!

We can always censor anything too illicit afterwards!We ourselves and many other musicians and friends will be in the video too. We are not afraid to play good roles in this dirty story!Some things you need to be aware of:

-The cam must have a fixed position, like on a tripod, it must not move! That's the only way of getting the desired static webcam view!

-If you are under 18 years old, please act appropriately. Nothing too erotic or we might get in trouble!

-Video clips that you upload on Youtube.com or the like, will not be used in the video!-Please send the finished videos by post to the adress below or tell us via MySpace

-Mail where we can download it. For example, a good public server for uploads is MegaUpload.com.

-To protect us from being sued by you for millions, because you are part of our video, please sign this STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT, otherwise we cannot use your material!

Send the signed document to:Fax:+49-40-664209

Post:THE PLEASURES c/o Krogmann Zikadenweg 21 F22043 Hamburg Germany

You can also scan the signed document and send it totp(at)studio777(dot)de-

And now: TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE A PART OF IT TOO! THE MORE THE MERRIER! Need some inspiration? Here are the lyrics:

THE PLEASURES -

"Voyeur"

Get ready to take off your dress

Get ready to get soaked and wet

Get ready to take off your skirt

Get ready to do it girl on girl

Get ready to take off your belt

Get ready to please yourself

Get ready to take off your pants

Get ready to use your hands

Get ready to take off

Get ready to take off

If you don't go fuck off

Get ready to take off now

Get ready to take off

Get ready to take off

If you don't go fuck off

Get ready to take off your dress

And leave me back in a mess

Get ready to take off your heels

And let me feel what you feel

Get ready to show some pink

Before you catch a wink

Get ready to take off your stockings

While the stereo is rocking

Get ready to take off your bra

And let's go to far

Trash-Stock 2008 line up announced!

RIOT PROMOTIONS proudly presents ...



*** TRASH-STOCK 2008 ***

Raw / Wired / Feral / Electric / Rock'n'Roll

Trash-Stock 2008 is a 14 + show

JUNKTION7 - NOTTINGHAM

SATURDAY 9th AUGUST

Robin Black ... The legendary Canadian rock'n'roll heroes return to the UK for the first time in over two years for a full tour culminating in a headline show at Trash-Stock 2008

The Glitterati ... Kerrang! calls them "a stadium rock band done garage style." NME proclaimed them "brash and brilliant." The Sunday Times said they carry the swagger of Thin Lizzy and the glamour of Ziggy-era Bowie.

Patchwork Grace ... sleazy trashy quirky fucked up stage show peepshow freakshow porno suicide hotline teenage sex wannabe pink fucking liars

The Pleasures ... The Rebirth of Glamrock - The Pleasures are a five-piece glamrock band from Hamburg, Germany, born of a love for all things outrageous and gender-transcending.

The Erotics ... All the way from Albany, New York The Erotics address the burning issues of the rock life: loose women, addiction, dirty underage sluts, teenage drag queens, and other matters far too unseemly for the mind to ponder

Zen Motel ... Sleazy, unstoppable, low slung garage rock anthems

Disarm ... Foul, deviant tramps playing loud & heavy sleazy rock ‘n’ roll

Plastic Toys ... NIN fuzzy guitars and synths mixed with the glam of T-Rex and the catchy hooks of Garbage

Honeykill ... Heavy, noisy, groove laden rock n' roll

diP ... Fat Boy Rock'n'Roll - OYAH!

DOORS

DJs in Bar7 from 12pm
Junktion7 will open doors at 4pm

First band onstage 4.15pm
Both Bar7 and Junktion7 will be open until 2am

TICKETS
This year's tickets cost just £10 advance or £12 on the door.

Tickets are available in advance from :
ONLINE : http://www.wegottickets.com/
IN CASH : Junktion7

Press & Industry are asked to contact info@theriot.org.uk for all enquiries.

Robin Black UK tour dates announced

After two years, Robin Black and his band of reprobates will be back in the UK. The Canadian has been working on new material as well as making appearances on Canadian TV and even being the star of reality TV show, Cage Fighter.

The full tour dates shape up as follows:

July 31 - Rockers, Glasgow
August 1 - Yardbirds, Grimsby

August 2 - Gasworks Bar, Bradford

August 3 - Little Civic, Wolverhampton

August 4 - The Vic Inn, Derby

August 5 - Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff

August 6 - The Dome, London (PURE RAWK GIG)

August 7 - The Brief, Croydon (PURE RAWK GIG)

August 8 - Civic Hall, Mexborough

August 9 - Junktion 7, Nottingham *Trash Stock 2008* with The Glitterati, The Erotics, Zen Motel, Disarm, Plastic Toys, Honeykill and DIP

For more information go to www.myspace.com/robinblackrocks or check for tickets on http://www.wegottickets.com/

Glitter*Tripp brings more glam and sleaze rock to Croydon

Pure Rawk's good friends, Glitter*Tripp will be rocking Croydon for their next night at the Brief on the 19th of April.

They've managed to grab acts from all over the country as well as Sweden in support band 'Danger'. Other bands on the bill are Disarm, Pistol Kixx and Wild Youth. Go to www.myspace.com/glittertripp for more information.

Paradise City kicks into the next gear with Gypsy Pistoleros and Jack Viper April 9th

'Take me down to the Paradise City' may be a line heard a fair few times but 'Paradise City' does indeed exist in the heart of Soho at Madame Jo Jo's.

Madame Jo Jo’s in the dark heart of Soho was the new location for the billed ‘Ultimate Hedonistic Rock Event’. This is no dark and dingy venue, far from it. Inside Jo Jo’s it is a throwback to a bygone era of glamour, with crimson velvet banquette seating and gilded art-deco balustrades. Madame Jo Jo’s stylishly retro interiors lend itself to the set of a Mötley Crüe Video or a LA Sunset Strip club of the decadent 80’s exactly what the organisers set out to achieve.

A message from the man at the helm of Paradise City, Perry Stevens:

PARADISE CITY Present: GRINDHOUSE DOUBLE BILL
GYPSY PISTOLEROS/JACK VIPER + INSANE MODEL POSSE + ROCK DJ’S @ MADAME JOJO’S 8.00PM – 3.00AM

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2008 MADAME JOJO’S 8-10 BREWER ST. LONDON W1F.

Hola! April’s Paradise City sees a Grind-House double bill we’re really stoked about promoting. We’re talking Dusk ‘til Dawn with fewer vampires and more guitars pitted against Long Good Friday with less dodgy fackin’ accents… or maybe not! When I say I like these two bands I mean I fucking love these two bands. This is the real deal! Dirty, sleazy rock n roll just as it should be… and then some!

If you live and die London, Jack Viper write the soundtrack to your life. You can smell the filth through their lyrics, feel the pounding of its dark heart in their rhythm section and the cut and thrust of the night in their insane riffs.

I’ve spent a lot of time in South America and when I first heard Gypsy Pistoleros it took me right back to those hot, sweaty back street rock bars and crazy chicas of Mexico, Venezuela, Bolivia and Peru. Then I found out they are from the UK. Fuckin’ A!

Crazy chicas! Speak of the devil! Our resident Insane Model Posse will as always, deliver their exclusive stage show packed with in-your-face kick-ass attitude.

So get ready to get loco in Soho on Wednesday 9 April @ Madame Jojo’s. Paradise City – Second Wednesday on the month, every month.

Ex Tigertailz Hero joins Gypsy Pistoleros

U.S born, Ace Finchum (ex Tigertailz) has joined the Gypsy Pistoleros.

Finchum was a member of the Welsh glam legends Tigertailz, both with original singer Steevi Jaimz and continuing with the band following Jaimz's departure and the recruiting of Kim Hooker, playing on both Young and Crazy and the classic Berzerk albums.

Finchum was also part of Jaimz's reuninted incarnation of the band which last year lost the rights to tour under the Tigertailz name. Shortly afterwards it was announced that he had left the now renamed Steevi Jaimz Band.

The Pistoleros have also just signed to Blastzone Entertainment who will handle all things Gypsy Pistoleros in the US.

Releasing "Para Siempre" the new CD (Out now in Europe & Scandinavia through Bad Reputation) in the U.S in July, through Nightmare Records & Distribution, KOCH USA and Canada. A limited edition 500 Albums will be pressed & released on Red Vinyl !

Gypsy Pistoleros will also be doing a US tour from late June till Aug 9th 2008. Including Rocklahoma 2008 on July 11th headlining the Tri-label stage to promote their album. Further bookings will be handled through Ugly But Proud out of Detroit, MI.

They also begin servicing radio with the first single from Gypsy Pistoleros "Para Siempre" album, which is "Livin La Vida Loca".

Blastzone Entertainment Group and Gypsy Pistoleros will have list of stations serviced with "Livin La Vida Loca" very soon. Gypsy Pistoleros will also be doing a video of "Livin La Vida Loca" at Rocklahoma 2008 to service to video channels all over the world. If you want to be part of the video make sure you are at Rocklahoma 2008 to see Gypsy Pistoleros live.

Blastzone Entertainment Group and Gypsy Pistoleros have more major news to come so keep checking both Myspaces at www.myspace.com/gypsypistoleros and www.myspace.com/blastzoneentgroup.

THE PLEASURES - Skull Hammer - filmed live @ Junktion 7!

We snapped the very glorious Pleasures on Saturday! Subscribe to the channel on YouTube today for more music vids and maybe even a slice of ... Pure Rawk TV soon!

Wanted: Bands for Pure Rawk's 3rd CD!

What is it? - Its a CD featuring some of the best rock, glam and punk talent around at the moment.

Pure Rawk did one before? - Correct. Actually, Pure Rawk did TWO. The first one was a freebie to a lot of festival go-ers (Download and Monsters of Rock) in the summer of 2006 and featured bands like Teenage Casket Company, Jack Viper and New Generation Superstars. The second one, "Unleashed and Loaded II", was in association with the Royal Marsden Cancer Trust ...

Pure Rawk Unleashed and Loaded Vol II out now! Buy from here (£3 inc p&p)

Featuring: Zen Motel, Red Light Rippers, Robin Black, Killola, Plastic Toys, New Generation Superstars, Crystal Kicks, Kitty Hudson, Drugdealer Cheerleader, Jack Viper, Disarm, Teenage Casket Company, Vytl Syne, Rollin Thunder, Nothin To Lose, Silverjet, Sweet Seduction, Patchwork Grace, Puredecay, Vamps and Gypsies.

"A most welcome release from the good people over at the 'Pure Rawk' website. This 20-track compilation is a good showcase of many of the movers and shakers in the burgeoning Brit glam scene (plus a couple of overseas inclusions) ... happy to say there's plenty to recommend ... All in all there's hardly a bad tune on here and it serves as a good overview of a scene that's growing nicely. Here's hoping for a Volume 3 some time soon" - Bubblegum Slut (Issue 26)

"Rock is kept alive by organisations such as Pure Rawk gathering music like this and letting us have it, so hats off to them. This is a great mix of tunes." - Komodo Rock

Corr! - indeed, we were incredibly flattered by what the critics said. It also reached NUMBER ONE in the Fading Ways Compilation chart! The 'Unleashed and Loaded' brand has helped so many bands over the past couple of years, Pure Rawk is doing it again.

I'm in a band, I'd like to go on it ... what do I do? - Ideally, we're looking for unsigned/independent bands that hasn't been on the previous ones, but if this particularly grabs your interest and you're neither of those three - lets sort something out! Send a message to the Pure Rawk MySpace or email purerawk@rock.com with links to your work and we'll see what we can sort out. Poor quality recordings or live recordings will be 'filed' in the correct manner.

What are you not looking for? - Progressive epics, your version of 'November Rain' (come on, its a 18-20 track CD!), screamo, emo, out-and-out metal ... use your brain, what would we cover on Pure Rawk?

When will it be available? - a little while off yet, we're having a CD release party in August featuring some of the bands on the CD! A right old knees up in London, UK! It'll be available on hard copy and from Pure Rawk as a digital download itself.

Does this band look familiar? Heaven's Basement

A certain band has risen from the ashes to turn up in the form of Heaven's Basement.

Fans of Roadstar (previously Hurricane Party) will be very familiar with the musical talents of Heaven's Basement.

Their MySpace comments; 'Born from the five corners of the UK with one soul ambition between them; to reach the summit of their potential and to be regarded alongside the bands that inspired them. Heaven's Basement are about evolution, growth and reaching new heights. Defiance, risk taking, and self-challenge are their hallmarks.

"We're all about big, energetic, statements of intent", says frontman Richie. "We're the band that will make you fall in love with Rock n' Roll all over again".'

Check out www.myspace.com/heavensbasementofficial or www.heavensbasement.com for more information, music and tour date announcements.

'Sweet Seduction' call it a day

As previously reported, Sweet Seduction were going to be rebranding themselves to reflect the change in their sound over the past few months but they've decided to call it a day.

Drummer Randii comments "it's been good, bad and ugly and commitment differences won in the end. We were to repackage the band as new under a different name, but to start all over again it seemed stupid for the same band members with different priorities to do that together. We will all be back in different bands eventually no doubt."

Check www.myspace.com/sweetseductionmusic in the future to check what individual band members are up to.

Warrior Soul Live album release plus Dudley and London show

Warrior Soul are to release a live album after their short UK tour last October. The live album takes in most of the Junktion 7 in Nottingham set and the Purple Turtle in London set.

The Warrior Soul line up seems to have become very continental over the past year but still fronted by Kory Clarke. Janne Jarvis from Hate Gallery now joins the band on bass duties as well as Johnny H (guitar), Rille Lundell (guitar), and Rob 'Stevo' Stephenson (Drums).

Warrior Soul will be playing two shows. One being at JBs in Dudley on 13th April and the other being a London show on the 14th April at the Camden Underworld in support of the live album and will be exclusively playing the whole of their 'Last Decade, Dead Century' album on the night.

The band are joined by special guest support "The Stoned" from New York.

For more information on tickets go to www.myspace.com/warriorsoulinfo or http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/

"Check This" - Imperial Vipers unleash new single choice

Hard rock outfit, Imperial Vipers have released the name of their brand new single. The track "Check This" was chosen by Imperial Vipers fans on the bands official MySpace.

The band comment "thanks to everyone who got involved and voted for their favourite. We were overwhelmed by your response and hope you're happy with the single choice. We'll be rewarding you all over the next few weeks so keep an eye on our (MySpace) profile."

They've been working on brand new tracks since last summer and new material seems to be sparking the attention of the national press as well extremely welcome news for their hardcore fan base.

A video will be following this single announcement shortly. Check out www.myspace.com/imperialvipers for more information.

Logan release a track for free download

Scottish rockers, Logan have released their track "When I Get Down" for free Download.

"Because of the popularity of "When I Get Down" we have decided that to give something back to all of you we would make it available for download from the myspace page for a limited period of time" said the band in a statement on their official MySpace.

Logan have previously shared the stage with Diamond head, Hinder and Alter Bridge are using the download to help promote their new single "Somewhere" which is out on 25th February.

Logan are on tour in July and also at the Cardiff Barfly this weekend. Catch them at the following venues.

23 Feb 2008
Cardiff Barfly

12 Jul 2008
Oxford Academy 2

13 Jul 2008
Birmingham Bar Academy

14 Jul 2008
Bristol Academy 2

15 Jul 2008
Islington Bar Academy
London

17 Jul 2008

Sheffield Boardwalk

18 Jul 2008
Glasgow Cathouse

19 Jul 2008
Liverpool Academy 2

20 Jul 2008
Newcastle Academy 2

Go to www.myspace.com/loganmusic for more information.

Radio Dead Ones to release debut album

German punkers, the Radio Dead Ones are to release their self titled album via via BAD DOG Records on March 28th.

Radio Dead Ones toured with The Loyalties in November of 2007 to coincide with a split single release with the London trash-punkers.

They will be touring their album starting from next week so wherever you are - Germany or UK, catch them on the road.




w/ THE FORGOTTEN
24.02. Berlin – Punk & Disorderly
25.02. CZ-Prague – Klub 007 Strahov
26.02. Stuttgart – Keller Club
27.02. B-Aarschot – JC De Klinker
28.02. L-Luxembourg - Youz Club
29.02. B-Messancy - Rider's Park
01.03. B-Mons - Cafe Le Bailly
02.03. NL-Hengelo – Innocent
04.03. A-Wien – Arena
05.03. Adorf – The Rock
06.03. Weinheim – Café Central
07.03. CH-Solothurn – Kopfmehl
08.03. Bochum – Zwischenfall

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE TOUR 2008
20.03. Frankfurt – Batschkapp
21.03. Berlin – SO 36
22.03. Chemnitz – Tahlshok
23.03. CZ-Praha – Futurum
24.03. München – Backstage
25.03. A-Wien – Arena
26.03. Lindau – Club Vauderville
27.03. Hannover – TBA
28.03. NL-Rotterdam - Waterfront
29.03. Bochum – Matrix
30.03. B-Antwerpen – Hof ter Lo
31.03. L-Esch Sur Alzette – Kulturfabrik
01.04. Stuttgart – Wagenhalle
02.04. CH-Luzern - Schüür
03.04. I-Milano - Music Drome
04.04. F-Tulle - Des Lendemains qui Chantent
05.04. E-Barcelona – Sala Salmandra
06.04. E-Madrid – Sala Live
07.04. P-Lisboa – Cine Teatro Du Corroios
08.04. E-Durango – Plateruena
09.04. F-Nantes – t.b.a.
11.04. NL-Amersfoort - De Kelder
12.04. UK-Sheffield – City Invasion @ Plug
13.04. UK-London – City Invasion @ Islington Academy

Gypsy Pistoleros to rock the next Wildside

Flamenco Sleaze rockers, the Gypsy Pistoleros are to headline the next Wildside club night in Nottingham.

Gyspy Pisoleros have recorded their debut album 'Para Siempre' that the band claim is"the greatest Flamenco Glam Sleaze Rock n Roll Punk album ever" produced by the legend that is Joe Gibb (Catatonia, Jaynes Addiction, Madonna, The Cure, Robbie Williams, Funeral for a Friend).

Also on the bill are Kerrang! unsigned live winners, Knock Out Kaine and the Skeleton Crew from Nottingham.

Wildside it at Junktion 7 on Saturday 1st March and is £6 bands and clubnight or £3 for the club night from 11PM. Check out www.wildside-net.com for more information.

Rock of Ages Festival Line up announced

The Rock of Ages Festival line up for 2008 has been announced. Click posters below for more details and go to www.myspace.com/rockofagesfest for more details.

Sweet Seduction no more?

Birmingham rockers Sweet Seduction are to change their name.

It seems this change has been come about through the evolution of their sound. A statement on their official MySpace comments "We are naturally going heavier which will require a name change ... see ya on the other side of the wave ... maybe. All venues we're playing for feel free to list is as Sweet Seduction."

The band were previously called The Wild Roses but changed a few years ago. Drummer, Randii spoke to us in 2006 regarding their first name and said that "too many G’n’R comparisons, some people saw the name and thought we were a tribute to them and back then the comparisons were negative."


Sweet Seduction have in the past had support slots with Wednesday 13, Dogs d’Amour, The Sweet, Vain, Tigertailz, Viking Skull, Electric Eel Shock, Shameless (Pretty Boy Floyd /Tuff), Faster Pussycat, Roadstar (Hurricane Party), Winnebago Deal, Tokyo Dragons, the*Ga*Ga*s among others. As well as playing major festivals with the Scorpions, Michael Schenker Group, Terrorvision, the Almighty, Therapy?, the Levellers, GMT, the Datsuns, Skindred, Pitchshifter, The Glitterati and the Answer.





Keep a check on www.myspace.com/sweetsedution music for developments.

The first ever Pure Rawk tour announced - "Dirty Weekend"

We're hitting the road with two of our favourite bands. The first ever Pure Rawk mini tour will be between the 15-18th May and take in the North, Midlands and the South.

The two rockers to embark on what is being called the "Dirty Weekend" tour will be Zen Motel and Dead IDentities. Both incredibly hard working, very kick arse bands and its an absolute pleasure to be kidnapping them for a few days.

More information plus dates in the next few days.

Pure Rawk Awards winners!

Last night was insane. What a good turnout at the Marquee. The winners of this years 'coveted' Pure Rawk Awards are ...

Band of the Year
Kitty Hudson

New Band of the Year
Sign

New Breed Award
Disarm

EP/Single of the Year
Patchwork Grace - "Soap"

Album of the Year
Patchwork Grace - "Milk Teeth"

Stunt of the Year
Disarm going through 13 drummers before a major tour

Frontperson of the Year
Riche Hudson - Kitty Hudson

Label of the Year
Trashpit

Gig/Tour of the year
Trashstock Tour (Riot Promotions)

Axe Hero of the Year
Crip -Patchwork Grace

Check back later for pictures. Talk about it in the forum! http://purerawk.myforum.me.uk/

Pure Rawk Awards - get a glimpse of the trophies!

Corr, behold - this is what the Pure Rawk Awards look like!

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New pictures up - Patchwork Grace, Kitty Hudson, New Generation Superstars, Zen Motel - Mexborough Civic (Fri 11/01)

Theres some new pictures up in the gallery from the Patchwork Grace, Kitty Hudson, New Generation Superstars and Zen Motel gig on Friday - check them out now!



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Nix on Total Rock Radio!

Pure Rawk Editor/owner of Pure Rawk Promotions, Nix is going to be going on Total Rock's "Wreckfast with Chloe" show on Thursday 31st Jan at 11AM.

She'll be picking some tunes and talking about the very exciting goings on with the Pure Rawk 08 Awards! Including all the nominations and who could be winning what - so tune in and rock out.