ROCKSTAR in the studio on Saturday
There will be a change of schedule on Saturday as Payney takes over the Saturday afternoon slot from Satanic Muttley, and has special guests Rockstar live in the studio. Read More >>>

BURN on Hair Metal Haven
On this week's Hair Metal Haven, presenter Chris Nelson will be talking live in the studio to British Melodic Rock stars Burn. Read More >>>

STEVE ASHEIM of DEICIDE on V M Underground
Steve Asheim, drummer with the band Deicide, is the guest on this week's VM UNDERGROUND with Vic Mendoza. Read More >>>

PAGAN'S MIND on Hair Metal Haven
NILS K RUE, vocalist and songwriter of Pagan's Mind, will be Chris Nelson's guest this week on the Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

STEVE WILLIAMS of Power Quest on Hair Metal Haven
STEVE WILLIAMS, keyboard player and songwriter of Power Quest, will be Chris Nelson's guest this week on the Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008
ROCK 247 Online has been confirmed as covering Bloodstock Open Air on 15 - 17 August at Catton Hall between Burton on Trent and Lichfield. Read More >>>

GUS G of Firewind on Hair Metal Haven
Guitarist GUS G of Greek band Firewind is Chris Nelson's guest on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

JEFF HEALEY 25 March 1966 - 2 March 2008
Jeff Healey, the blind Canadian jazz, blues and rock guitarist and singer, passed away on 2 March this year. Papa Dave Hewithh presents an appreciation of his life and music this week. Read More >>>

ROBB RIVERA of NONPOINT on V M Underground
Robb Rivera, drummer with the nu-metal band from Florida Nonpoint is Vic Mendoza's guest on this week's VM UNDERGROUND. Read More >>>

World Premier of TONY MILLS' New Album
TONY MILLS, vocalist for Norwegian band TNT and former front man of SHY, debuts his brand-new album VITAL DESIGNS on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

RAYMOND HERERRA on V M Underground
Fear Factory's legendary drummer RAYMOND HERERRA is Vic Mendoza's guest on this week's VM Underground. Read More >>>

TONY FRANKLIN on V M Underground
TONY FRANKLIN is probably the best-known fretless bass player around. He's appeared on over 150 Albums but now he's on ROCK 247 Online as the guest on this week's VM Underground. Read More >>>

METALCAMP 08 - 3-9 July in Slovenia!
If you want a holiday in July then METALCAMP is the place to go! Read More >>>

NEIL TURBIN on V M Underground
NEIL TURBIN, original vocalist of the band Anthrax, is the guest on this week's VM Underground. Read More >>>

SUMMER'S END - New Venue and Headline Bands
Progressive music festival Summer's End has moved from its previous home in Bilston to Lydney in Gloucestershire, and has announced the headline bands! Read More >>>

DUMPY DUNNELL on Muttley's Mayhem
DUMPY DUNNELL, guitarist, keyboard-player and general front-man and vocalist of Dumpy's Rusty Nuts, joins Satanic Muttley live in the studio on Saturday 29 March. Read More >>>

MICHAEL MONROE on Hair Metal Haven
MICHAEL MONROE, front-man and vocalist for Finland's Hanoi Rocks, joins Chris Nelson for this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

RAT SKATES on V M Underground
RAT SKATES, otherwise known as Lee Kundrat, is the guest on this week's VM Underground. Read More >>>

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
DONINGTON PARK - 13, 14, 15 JUNE
More bands have been added to the line-up for this year's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL to be held at Donington Park on 13, 14, 15 June 2008. Read More >>>

TERRY ILOUS on Hair Metal Haven
This week on the Hair Metal Haven the special guest is Terry Ilous, vocalist of the band XYZ. Read More >>>

LARRY NORMAN 18 April 8 1947 - 24 February 2008
Larry Norman, the American singer/songwriter who was often known as the Father Of Christrian Rock Music, passed away on Sunday 24 February after a long illness. Papa Dave Hewittt is hosting a tribute this week. Read More >>>

Bass legend DAVE ELLEFSON on V M Underground
This week on Thursday's V M Underground the guest is DAVE ELLEFSON, bass guitarist and founder of the band Megadeth. Read More >>>

Morgan Lander of KITTIE on V M Underground
On this week's V M Underground there is an interview with Morgan Lander, vocalist and guitarist of the band Kittie which she formed with her sister Mercedes in 1996. Read More >>>

KIP WINGER on Hair Metal Haven
Melodic Rock icon Kip Winger will be Chris Nelson's guest on the Hair Metal Haven this week. Read More >>>

PROG POWER III is CANCELLED
The Prog Power III festival that was due to be held in Bristol at the end of March has been CANCELLED. Read More >>>

MICHAEL SCHENKER back on Rock 247 Online
The two-hour special programme with guitar legend MICHAEL SCHENKER is being repeated on Rock 247 this week. Read More >>>

JILTED GENERATION on Payney's Show
The Jilted Generation, the only tribute band to the music and showmanship of The Prodigy, are Payney's guests on his show this Friday at 11am. Read More >>>

TED POLEY on Hair Metal Haven
Ted Poley, vocalist with Danger Danger, is the main guest on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

MIKE BROWNING on V M Underground
On this week's V M Underground there is an interview with Mike Browning, the former drummer of Morbid Angel who is now with After Death. Read More >>>

ORION on All At Sea

Not many tribute bands can call themselves offical, but Italian Metallica specialists ORION can! Read More >>>

THE POODLES on Hair Metal Haven
Jakob Samuel, vocalist with Swedish band THE POODLES, joins Chris Nelson on Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

VIXEN on V M Underground
Vic Mendoza talks to Jan Kuehnemund of all female American metal band Vixen on this week's V M Underground. Read More >>>

ROB VAN DAM on Payney's Show
Wrestling hero Rob Van Dam is Payney's guest this Friday lunchtime exclusively on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

MICHAEL SCHENKER special two-hour Show
Guitar legend Michael Schenker is the subject of a two hour special show on Rock 247 Online this Thursday evening. Read More >>>

MAGNI is All At Sea

Icelandic rock singer Magni Ásgeirsson is Karolyn's guest on All At Sea this week. Read More >>>

GREAT WHITE on Hair Metal Haven
On the eve of their latest tour Michael Lardie, guitarist and Songwriter for American rock legends GREAT WHITE is one of the guests on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

RHINO BUCKET on V M Underground
Vic Mendoza talks to Georg Dolivo of California-based band Rhino Bucket on this week's V M Underground. Read More >>>

GOTTHARD on Hair Metal Haven
Mark Lynn bass player of popular Swiss band GOTTHARD is one of the guests on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

JEFF SCOTT SOTO on Hair Metal Haven
On this week's Hair Metal Haven Chris Nelson talks with Jeff Scott Soto in an interview recorded during his recent solo tour of the UK. Read More >>>

THUNDER on Hair Metal Haven

On this week's Hair Metal Haven Chris Nelson talks with Luke Morley and Ben Matthews of THUNDER while they were on their recent tour of the UK. Read More >>>

STRYPER on the V M Underground
On this week's VM Underground Vic Mendoza talks with Michael Sweet from the band STRYPER. Read More >>>

DESTROPHY on the V M Underground
On this week's VM Underground Vic Mendoza talks with former STONE SOUR guitarist Bruce Swink who is now with DESTROPHY. Read More >>>

PIGGY D Joins Vic Mendoza For Special Show
In the last 15 years, across 10 countries, hundreds of thousands have witnessed the relentless passion on stage that is Piggy D. Read More >>>

SUFFOCATION join the V M Underground
Suffocation join Vic Mendoza on the V M Underground this week. Read More >>>

TOBY JEPSON on Hair Metal Haven
On this week's Hair Metal Haven show Chris Nelson talks with Toby Jepson about his career in music and on the stage! Read More >>>

Hair Metal Haven tribute to PEPSI TATE
This week on the Hair Metal Haven show Chris Nelson pays tribute to Tigertailz' bass player PEPSI TATE (1965 - 2007). Read More >>>

Hair Metal Haven features EDEN'S CURSE
Great new Melodic Rock band EDEN'S CURSE join Chris Nelson on this week's HAIR METAL HAVEN show on Saturday at 5pm. Read More >>>

CHRIS JERICHO from FOZZY talks to ROCK 247
CHRIS JERICHO is well known as a leading professional wrestler with WWE in the USA. Read More >>>

LEE SMALL Album - WORLD Exclusive!
LEE SMALL, front man for popular melodic rock band Shy is Chris Nelson's guest on this week's Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

THE STRAWBS To Play Live At ROCK 247
THE STRAWBS will be playing a live acoustic set on this week's CLASSIC ROCK SHOW on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

WIN Z-ROCK Tickets on HAIR METAL HAVEN
On this week's HAIR METAL HAVEN you can win tickets worth £50 for the Z-Rock Festiival next weekend. Read More >>>

AS I LAY DYING on Bombshell! This Saturday 15 Sept
Popular American metalcore band As I Lay Dying took time out from their recent UK tour to talk about their new album An Ocean Between Us in an interview to be broadcast on Bombshell! this Saturday at 8pm. Read More >>>

Brazilian band MINDFLOW talk to Chris Nelson
Following his successful interview with Greek band Firewind, Chris Nelson continues his international theme by speaking with Brazilian band MINDFLOW on this week's edition of Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

DAMNATION FESTIVAL - Leeds - 20 October
This year the DAMNATION FESTIVAL moves from Manchester to Leeds for a day of great metal music and entertainment! Read More >>>

GUS G of FIREWIND on Hair Metal Haven - 8 September
Gus G popular guitarist with the Greek band FIREWIND talks with Chris Nelson on this week's Hair Metal Haven on Saturday 8 August at 5pm. Read More >>>

DEADSOUL TRIBE on Soundscapes - 2 September
Devon Graves of DEADOUL TRIBE talks with Prog Paul on this week's Soundscapes on Sunday 2 August between 2pm and 5pm. Read More >>>

IT BITES at SUMMER's END in Bilston in September
The SUMMER'S END Festival will be held at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Saturday / Sunday 15 / 16 September. And ROCK 247 Online will be there too... Read More >>>

DAVID READMAN's New Album - exclusively on ROCK 247
This coming Saturday DAVID READMAN joins Chris Nelson on Hair Metal Haven between 5pm and 7pm. Read More >>>

THUNDERGROUND Festival CANCELLED!
Thunderground Festivaldue to be held at Nottingham's Rock City on Saturday 18 August is CANCELLED! Read More >>>

BOBBY KIMBALL of TOTO on ROCK 247
Following on the heels of his friend Steve Lukather, BOBBY KIMBALL of legendary band TOTO talks with Simon Gausden on ROCK 247 Online on Tuesday 14 August. Read More >>>

ROCK 247 to support ROCK OF AGES Festival in Tamworth on 8 / 9 September.
This new two-day festival is in aid of Cancer Research UK and boasts a great line up on each day with headline apperances by GIRLSCHOOL and BLAZE BAYLEY. Read More >>>

JONUTIS join Payney on Saturday
American rock band JONUTIS are set to join Steve Payne on his Saturday Afternoon show this coming weekend, 4 August. Read More >>>

STEVE LUKATHER of TOTO on ROCK 247
TOTO were one of the biggest selling bands of the 1980s and remain enormously popular to this day. Read More >>>

DAVE LAMBERT on Soundscapes
Dave Lambert, guitarist and vocalist with THE STRAWBS will be talking to Paul Baker on this week's edition of Soundscapes on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

MAGNUM's Bob Catley on Sunday's Classic Rock Show
On the Classic Rock Show this Sunday Nigel will be joined by Bob Catley, charismatic front man for the band MAGNUM. Read More >>>

Madina Lake on the "What's New?" show
Madina Lake, who are enjoying great success with their recent album From Them, Through Us, To You will be talking with Metal Nigel on the next What's New? show. Read More >>>

ProgPower III in Bristol - March 2008
Successful British metal festival ProgPower III has moved from its previous home in Cheltenham to Bristol! Read More >>>

Lars Chriss of LION'S SHARE on Hair Metal Haven
Lars Chriss, guitarist and leader of the Swedish melodic metal band Lion's Share will be joining Chris Nelson on the next edition of Hair Metal Haven. Read More >>>

DAVE COUSINS on Soundscapes
Dave Cousins, founder and lead vocalist of THE STRAWBS will be talking to Paul Baker on this week's edition of Soundscapes on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

DIVINE HERESY on WHAT'S NEW?
The new band DIVINE HERESY will be appearing on this week's What's New? show as vocalist Tommy Vext talks with Metal Nigel on air. Read More >>>

HELIX speak to Hair Metal Haven
"The hardest-working band in Canada", HELIX, will talking with Chris Nelson on this week's Hair Metal Haven show on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

SYMPHONY X on Soundscapes
SYMPHONY X will be talking to Paul Baker on this week's edition of Soundscapes on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

EVIDENCE ONE on Hair Metal Haven
German melodic-rock band EVIDENCE ONE will talking with Chris Nelson on this week's Hair Metal Haven show on ROCK 247 Online. Read More >>>

THUNDERGROUND Festival - 18 August
The Thunderground Festival is coming to Nottingham's Rock City on Saturday 18 August, and ROCK 247 will be there! Read More >>>

STILL REMAINS talk to ROCK 247
Mike Church, guitarist for the band STILL REMAINS, will be talking to Metal Nigel on the What's New? show on Sunday 24 June. Read More >>>

STRAWBERRY MOON FESTIVAL
The Strawberry Moon Festival is a celebration of rural arts, crafts and local music being held at Tittesworth Reservoir just outside Leek, Staffs on the weekend of 30 June and 1 July. Read More >>>

Bloodstock Open Air
ROCK 247 Online has been confirmed as covering Bloodstock Open Air on 16 - 18 August at Catton Hall between Burton on Trent and Lichfield. Read More >>>

ROCK 247 Online at DOWNLOAD
ROCK 247 Online went to the recent DOWNLOAD Festival at Donington Park on 8 - 10 June. Read More >>>

ROCK 247 invited to Z-Rock
ROCK 247 Online presenter Chris Nelson has been invited to attend the Z Rock Festival at Maximes, Wigan on Sunday 7 October.Read More >>>

DANNY VAUGHN talk to ROCK 247
Danny Vaughn, one of the best-known voices in modern rock and front-man for the band Tyketto, will be reveiwing his latest album Traveller on ROCK 247 Online next Saturday. Read More >>>