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New releases Emerson, Lake and Palmer Works Live I remember hearing the one two-punch of “Introductory Fanfare” into Peter Gun” on the radio when Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s In Concert album was released in 1979 and applauding the fact that it sounded as if my favorite band had not broken up. 12 Aug 2026 New releases The Rolling Stones-Foreign Tongues Surely a little bit more rag-taggle than the Stones last brilliant release, Hackney Diamonds, still Foreign Tongues is fun kick-ass stuff from these old rockers. 12 Aug 2026 The Continuing Quandary Over When A Band Is Not That Band Anymore Even If They Still Call Themselves That Band It's a question that we classic rock fans argue over all the time; is a band that band anymore if there are no original members left in the band or maybe if such an integral member, who was such a specific piece of their image and sound, is not playing in 27 Jun 2026 🎼 Scheduled: Thunderhead Festival full lineup preview This one is scheduled for the future and stays hidden until then. 21 Jun 2026 🎼 Blackwatch Records signs three emerging Belgian acts ahead of summer The Brussels indie label expands its roster with a punk duo, a stoner trio and an alt-rock solo project. 07 Jun 2026 🎼 New releases The Velvet Wreck drops surprise EP: "Static & Glass" — stream it now Five tracks of shimmering alt-rock with one shoegaze curveball — the Amsterdam quartet's best work yet. 02 Jun 2026 🎼 Interview: how The Rust & Bone Club became Brussels' most vital rock venue We sat down with founder Tom Bernaerts to talk bookings, sound systems and why small venues still matter. 24 May 2026 🎼 Neon Hangover confirm UK and Benelux tour dates for September The Manchester post-punkers will hit Amsterdam, Brussels and Cologne before wrapping up at London's Roundhouse. 17 May 2026