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/