In very old English currency there were 63 groats to a guinea. By our reckoning, at today’s prices that’s about a bucketful of coins to hand over the bar for each pint. One more reason to be grateful for contactless payments.
Lukather Joins Van Halen?
09:20 GMT Reports in a Dutch newspaper remarkably claim that Alex van Halen is working with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather on songs for a new Van Halen album.
In an interview with the Telegraaf, the Dutch drummer revealed that there were many recordings he made with his brother Eddie van Halen before his death. Hmm….
Claro Que No – Running On Empty
09:03 GMT Bucharest’s Claro Que No have released their debut EP, We Couldn’t Settle On One, with the first single, Running On Empty, released this morning.
Driven by tribal-style rhythms, Running On Empty builds tension with brooding intensity, layer by layer, until its final detonation into a massive, fuzz-fuelled climax. Lyrically, the songs looks at overcoming burnout and depression and delivers the kind of cathartic release that fans of Royal Blood or Queens Of The Stone Age crave.
Claro Que No will headline the legendary Control Club in Bucharest on 18 March 2025 to celebrate the release of the EP, with further live dates to be announced soon.
Claro Que No are Dany Serrano (vocals, guitars), Andrey Baydin (lead guitar) and Andrei Ilie (drums).
Djerv Unleash Explosive New Single Reignbreaker
08:59 GMT Norwegian Heavy Metal outfit Djerv have just released their latest single, Reignbreaker, written for the new action game of the same name. Known for their seamless fusion of Metal and gaming culture, Djerv have previously collaborated on major titles like League Of Legends and Arcane: Season 2.
Reignbreaker continues this tradition, delivering an intense, rebellious soundscape that perfectly complements the dystopian themes of the game. The track captures the essence of resistance, echoing the game’s anti-authoritarian narrative and protagonist Clef’s struggle against a tyrannical regime.
Djerv Unleash Explosive New Single Reignbreaker. Photo: Jørn Veberg
Vocalist Agnete Kjølsrud describes Reignbreaker as a unique departure from the band’s usual sound, incorporating a slower tempo yet maintaining the raw intensity Djerv is known for. “With this track, we wanted to try something new,” Kjølsrud said. “It has a different vibe – almost like a march, something we’ve never done before. We’ve slowed down the tempo, but the energy is still intense. It’s about channelling the power and drive needed when you’re ready to tear down the system.”
Reignbreaker, developed by Studio Fizbin, is set to launch on 18 March 2025. Alexander Pieper, head of Studio Fizbin, has praised Djerv’s ability to channel the energy and spirit of punk and Metal, making them the perfect choice for the game’s title track.
For more details, visit ffm.to/reignbreaker.
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