NEWS

John Mayall has been forced to postpone a US tour in order to receive medical care due to having pneumonia.

Heart’s Ann Wilson releases a new solo album, Immortal, on September 14 via BMG. It features covers of songs by some of her favourite singers, including George Michael’s

A Different Corner, Back To Black by

Amy Winehouse and the Eagles’ Life In The Fast Lane.

Former Slade bassist/ violinist Jim Lea releases a new six-song EP, Lost In Space, on June 22 via Weinerworld.

Ex-Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing is selling his share of the rights to 136 songs recorded by Priest, including Breaking The Law and Living After Midnight, after his luxury golf resort fell into administration.

Saxon have announced a third batch of dates as part of their latest UK tour, beginning at Bath Forum on November 8. Support comes from Doro Pesch and former Little Angels frontman Tony Jepson’s new band Wayward Sons.

The Magpie Salute (pictured), a six-piece featuring former Black Crowes members Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien, release their debut full-length album of original material, High Water I, on August 11 via Mascot Records. A sequel, High Water II, is due in 2019. The band play a one-off acoustic show at London Hackney OSLO on August 10.