Galactic Empire announce new album and of course it’s coming out on May 4th

Star Wars-themed progressive instrumental band Galactic Empire have announced their new album Episode II. The album is out, appropriately so, on May the 4th via Rise Records. The album, which follows the band's self-titled debut, is available for pre-order. To herald the release of the new album, the band has dropped the new track "Scherzo … Continue reading Galactic Empire announce new album and of course it’s coming out on May 4th

2017 Crew Review: Iain Purdie (Mosh) – Da Boss

Good grief, where do I start? At the time I'm drafting this, this year we have published 2098 articles of which 388 are album reviews and 228 are live reviews. We've covered stadium fillers like Guns N' Roses and bands playing venues with a capacity not much larger than our living room. In almost every … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review: Iain Purdie (Mosh) – Da Boss

Galactic Empire / Sithu Aye / The Colony / Of One Blood – Glasgow O2 ABC2, 12th Feb 2017

With quite the hefty 4-band line-up, it was no surprise that there was a 6:30 doors opening time at the ABC. Unfortunately, nobody told the staff who left 100 people stood outside with their knees knocking in the cold until 7pm. Thanks for that. Once in, we had a bit of a wait before openers … Continue reading Galactic Empire / Sithu Aye / The Colony / Of One Blood – Glasgow O2 ABC2, 12th Feb 2017

Review: Galactic Empire – Galactic Empire

Writing a review on a Star Wars inspired heavy metal group is somewhat pointless, because by this point in the review, any sane person would already be listening to the sci-fi rock group on youtube. It isn't a question of if they are good, the question is how good are they. Very, to keep it short. Galactic Empire is … Continue reading Review: Galactic Empire – Galactic Empire

WIN Galactic Empire tickets (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Galactic Empire, the costume-wearing heavy metal Star Wars theme-music-playing madmen, will be hitting the UK in February for a 16-date (Kessel) run. They're touring these rescheduled dates to support the launch of their self-titled album which comes out on February 3rd. We have a pair of places on the guest list available to anyone who … Continue reading WIN Galactic Empire tickets (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Saturday Video Roundup: Kreator, Galactic Empire, Steel Panther, Korean Fire Drill

Woah, we have some good ones for you today. Don't wait around... get stuck in! Kreator - "Satan Is Real" German thrash titans Kreator have released the second single off of their upcoming album, Gods Of Violence. The band recently announced an exclusive release show on January 26 at Musik & Frieden in Berlin, Germany. … Continue reading Saturday Video Roundup: Kreator, Galactic Empire, Steel Panther, Korean Fire Drill