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January 3, 2025, an hour ago

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Professor Of Rock has released the video below, along with this introduction…

“Coming up, an interview with Carlos Santana, a musical genius, a guru of the highest order, and a saint. You have to see this interview. So try to follow this if you can. Santana’s biggest song of the 70s, ‘Black Magic Woman’, was a rock classic that many people have no clue is a cover from a band that started as a blues band… but would end as one of the biggest rock bands ever when it became a completely different set of members but that’s not all. It was a cover, but the guy who wrote it basically admitted that he ripped off the music from a song from the 50s. So when the cover song became a huge hit for today’s guitarist, he decided to send royalties out of his pocket to the guy who got ripped off! Today’s legend got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after several decades of legendary songs and albums, and everybody thought his career was winding down, and then the year after his induction he had one of the biggest albums ever including a song that was the #1 song of the year in two different years falling at the end of a decade and beginning a new one. The stories are next on Professor of Rock.”

Santana has postponed its upcoming Las Vegas residency after leader Carlos Santana accidentally fell in his Hawaii home.

Shows were to start on Jan. 22 and run through Feb. 2 at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas as part of Santana’s residency there. Concerts announced for May at the venue are still scheduled.

“I am sorry to say that Carlos was out taking a walk at his vacation home in Kauai, [and] he took a hard fall, and he broke his little finger on his left hand,” Santana’s management said in a press statement. “He had to have pins inserted in the finger. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to play guitar for approximately six weeks. Doctors do say that he will recuperate fully.

“Carlos is doing well and is anxious to be back onstage soon. He just needs to heal. Santana profoundly regrets these postponements of his upcoming performances, but accidents happen, and his health is our number one concern. He is looking forward to seeing all of his fans very soon.”

READ MORE: Top 10 Santana Songs

Santana postponed tour dates in 2022 after the guitarist collapsed onstage during a performance in Michigan. “Heat exhaustion and dehydration” were to blame for that incident.

Where Is Santana Playing in 2025?

In addition to the May dates in Las Vegas, Santana is still scheduled to play a 2025 concert tour in North America and Europe and the U.K.

The first run begins on April 16 in California, before the Oneness tour stops in Phoenix, San Antonio and Tulsa. After the North American shows end on April 29 in Nashville, Santana and his band will perform on June 9 in Lodz, Poland.

From there, they’ll play shows throughout Europe and the U.K. for two months, with dates in Berlin, Glasgow, London and Vienna plus some festival appearances. The final scheduled date of the 2025 Oneness tour is Aug. 11 in Copenhagen.

You can see the full schedule below.

Santana, 2025 Oneness Tour North American Dates
April 16, 2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
April 18, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
April 19, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
April 22, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
April 23, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
April 25, 2025 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar
April 26, 2025 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino Resort
April 29, 2025 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle

2025 Oneness Tour Europe & UK Dates
June 9, 2025 – Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena
June 11, 2025 – Budapest, Hungary – MVM Dome
June 13, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
June 15, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
June 18, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
June 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
June 21, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
June 23, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena Paris
June 24, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
June 26, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
June 28, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Zürich
June 30, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle
July 2, 2025 – Mantua, Italy – Piazza Sordello – Mantova
July 16, 2025 – Rosenheim, Germany – ROSENHEIM SOMMERFESTIVAL 2025, Mangfall Park
July 18, 2025 – Montreux, Switzerland – Montreux Jazz Festival
July 19, 2025 – St. Julien, France – Guitare en Scène
July 21, 2025 – Nimes, France – Festival de Nîmes
July 23, 2025 – Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
July 25, 2025 – Marciac, France – Jazz à Marciac Festival
August 3, 2025 – Marbella, Spain – Starlite Occident Festival
August 8, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
August 9, 2025 – Hanover, Germany – ZAG Arena
August 11, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Neil Young has announced the release of the previously unissued album Oceanside Countryside, recorded between May and December 1977.

The album, scheduled for release on Feb. 14, is part of Young’s Analog Originals series. The 10 songs share themes with the record that replaced Oceanside Countryside in 1978, Comes a Time. Three songs – “Goin’ Back,” “Human Highway” and “Field of Opportunity” – appeared on Young’s ninth album when it was released in October of that year.

“This analog original album was recorded in 1977 and unreleased,” Young notes in a statement accompanying the announcement.

“These songs are the original mixes done at the time of the recordings in the order I planned for the album. I sang the vocals and played the instruments on Oceanside in Florida at Triad studios and Malibu at Indigo studio. I sang the vocals and recorded with my great band of friends, Ben Keith, Joe Osborn, Karl T. Himmel, and Rufus Thibodeaux at Crazy Mama’s in Nashville on Countryside.

READ MORE: Neil Young, ‘Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)’ Review

“I hope you enjoy this treasure of an Analog Original recording, recorded by Tim Mulligan, as much as I do. Listening to it now, I think I should have put it out back then.”

The album’s first side features Young performing solo; Side Two includes assistance from steel guitarist Ben Keith, fiddle player Rufus Thibodeaux, drummers Karl T. Himmel and Levon Helm, and bassists Joe Osborne and Tim Drummond.

What’s on Neil Young’s ‘Oceanside Countryside’?

While these songs have appeared on other Young albums over the years, and Oceanside Countryside tracks were issued as part of 2024’s Archives Vol. III (1976-1987), the upcoming release marks the debut of several previously unreleased versions and the first time the track listing reflects the album’s original running order.

You can see the track listing for Young’s Oceanside Countryside below.

Neil Young, ‘Oceanside Countryside’ Track Listing
Side One: Oceanside
1 Sail Away
2 Lost In Space
3 Captain Kennedy
4 Goin’ Back
5 Human Highway

Side Two: Countryside
1 Field Of Opportunity
2 Dance Dance Dance
3 The Old Homestead
4 It Might Have Been
5 Pocahontas

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Vocalist Dave Evans, who sang for AC/DC from 1973 – 1974, recently appeared on Podpokas. During the inteview, which can be seen below, Evans shares the origins of the band’s name. An excerpt has been transcribed as follows:

“Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to manage us called Alan Kissack, he said, ‘Hey, guys, I’ve got a show for you coming up in a few weeks. And he said it’s New Year’s Eve, 31st of December [of 1973], at the famous Chequers nightclub, the number one nightclub in Australia. New Year’s Eve at midnight, and it was the best gig in Australia. And we had to get a name because it was only in a few weeks. So we went, ‘Oh, okay.’ So we were a band, but we didn’t have a name. So we started tossing names around between us, but no one could agree. I had some really great names, but they didn’t like them. Anyway, so we didn’t know what to do. So, what we said is the next rehearsal, which was the next night, that we’d all come with three names each, and we were gonna put them in a hat and we’d pick one out. And whatever it is, that’s what we were gonna call ourselves. ‘Cause we needed a name quickly. So we said, ‘Okay, okay.'”

“So, the next rehearsal, I came with three names in my pocket… But anyway, it didn’t matter. Because what happened was when we all arrived together, [AC/DC’s founding rhythm guitarist] Malcolm Young said to us, ‘Look, my sister-in-law’ — [his] older brother George’s wife — ‘has suggested a name.’ And we said, ‘Okay, what is it?’ And Malcolm said, ‘AC/DC’. And I thought quickly, and I thought it’s an easy name to remember, AC/DC. And it was on the side of a lot of electrical appliances. AC/DC means alternate current and direct current. Alternate current means batteries. Direct current, plug it into the wall. And I had a portable record player, which had AC/DC on the side. So I could go to the park and just do it by batteries, then go back to the house and plug it in. AC/DC. Yeah, a lot of appliances were AC/DC.”

“And I thought, free advertising — free advertising everywhere. I thought, ‘Wow, free advertising on the side of all these appliances, and it’s easy to say, and it means power.’ And so it all went through my head very quickly. And I said yes. I said, ‘Great. I love it. I love it.’ And then [drummer] Colin Burgess, the famous Colin Burgess, he said, ‘Yeah, I like it too.’ And then [bassist] Larry [Van Kriedt] said, ‘Okay, I like it.’ And so Malcolm looked at us and said, ‘Well, shall we call ourselves AC/DC?’ And we all put our hands up, and it was unanimous. And so we said, ‘Okay, we are AC/DC.’ And we all shook hands. And we were AC/DC. And those three names [that I came up with], I went home and threw them away.”  

BravePicks 2024 – The Scribes Speak!
Mark Gromen

Top 20 Of 2024
1) INTRANCED – Muerte y Metal (High Roller)
2) GRAND MAGUS – Sunraven (Nuclear Blast)
3) CRYPT SERMON – The Stygian Rose (Dark Descent)
4) FLOTSAM & JETSAM – I Am The Weapon (AFM)
5) JUDAS PRIEST – Invincible Shield (Epic)
6) LUCIFER’S HAMMER – Be And Exist (Dying Victims Productions)
7) NECROPHOBIC – In The Twilight Grey (Century Media)
8) ATTIC – Return Of The Witchfinder (Ván Records)
9) BEWITCHER – Spell Shock (Century Media)
10) POWERWOLF – Wake Up The Wicked (Napalm)
11) AGAINST EVIL – Give ‘Em Hell (Doc Gator Records)
12) IMPELLITTERI – War Machine (Frontiers)
13) MORGUL BLADE – Heavy Metal Wraiths (No Remorse)
14) NASTY SAVAGE – Jeopardy Room (FHM Records)
15) RIOT V – Mean Streets (Atomic Fire)
16) UNDER THE OAK – Last Of A Dying Breed (Wormhole Death)
17) RHETT FORRESTER & ROB ROBBINS – The Complete Dr. Dirty Sessions (Brave Words Records)
18) THE OBSESSED – Gilded Sorrow (Ripple Music)
19) VULTURE – Sentinels (Metal Blade)
20) ASKA – Knight Strike (Vanadium)

Top 5 Concerts
OK, let’s be honest, any multi-date, all day event, with tons of bands, should be one of the best shows of any year. A single band/club gig can’t really compete, so this list is my favorite performances of the year, regardless of venue.

WYTCH HAZEL / EARLY MOODS – Hell’s Heroes: Houston, TX
HIRAX / WATCHTOWER – Legions Of Metal: Chicago, IL
ABBATH / JUDAS PRIEST – Tons Of Rock: Oslo, Norway
BLIND GUARDIAN / NIGHT DEMON – Palladium: NYC
BURNING WITCHES / AMON AMARTH / BEHEMOTH /HAMMERFALL / SODOM – Summer Breeze: Dinkelsbuhl, Germany

Top 5 Brave Embarrassments
STRIKER – Ultrapower (Record Breaking Records)
More like ultra-flaccid, but I do agree about breaking records. Crack! What happened to this band? Is it Striker or Trixter? Saxophone, synthwave/electronic dance beats, neon colored street attire…long way from the band that toured with Bewitcher and Holy Grail, in ’19. Busy… with squelches, blips, effects and speed, but no coherent songs. They say, “Write what you know,” well there’s a tune called “Sucks To Suck.” Apparently another pandemic casualty. RIP

METALITE – Expedition One (AFM)
Well, at least the moniker is a warning. Watered down, video game, dance-metal that’s being foisted on unsuspecting listeners and helping kill off power metal. Predict this expedition will meet a similar fate to Shackelton’s Antarctic adventure.

COBRAKILL – Serpent’s Kiss (Frontiers)
At best, the missing link between Too Fast For Love and Shout At The Devil era Mötley Crüe, complete with whiny, nasal Vince Neil doppelganger. More likely, over-the-top German sleeze, with a visual nod to Manowar?

SKY WOLVES – Forgotten Tales (Golden Robot)
Don’t want to kill this Mexican quartet, as they attempt an ambitious combination of spirited orchestral power metal (think Italy, in the late 90s), and modern, fleet fingered, fretboard tapping.  Problem is, the damn thing sounds like it’s sung by the bubbly Gwen Stefani, and it’s a guy! 

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – Pirates II (Napalm)
Going down for the last time? After scoring some surprising success with the swashbuckling themed Part 1, the Austrians, with dual-sex vocalists, have gone to the well once too often. At best, old school Nightwish / (Anette Olzon era), symphonic power metal. At its worst, uninspired, pretentious material, and less than half of the tunes pertain to the ocean, let alone seafaring scoundrels.

Thoughts On 2024
Some years, there are 25 to 30 albums I have to pare down to make our annual this list. In 2024, struggled to find just 20. Plenty of good (often old) live recordings being unearthed though. Guess the post-pandemic flurry of activity has finally waned and this was just a gap year, as I already know of nearly a dozen early ’25 releases that have a good shot to make next year’s tally! Take a look below for albums of note.

Who/What Has To Stop In 2025
We know why they do it, but milking fans/collectors with endless reissues that lack valuable bonus material: remixes/remasters/re-recorded and sporadic alternative takes don’t count! Many have already purchased the album (maybe a couple of times, in various formats, Lp, cassette, CD, etc), so just updating the production ain’t enough (especially for a high priced color vinyl). Give us complete, unreleased live shows, previously unavailable (demo, if necessary) tracks, new/in-depth liner notes. Worse yet, every dollar/Euro/yen spent on rehashed material is a death knell in the career of fledgling acts, the next generation struggling to gain/maintain traction. Don’t forget about them!

Metal Predictions For 2025
Known impending releases to watch for:

CENTURY – Sign Of The Storm (Electric Assault Records) Hedging my bet a little, having already heard this gem, in its entirety. The traditional minded Swedes will be back in the States, come March. Yes!

SABER – Lost In Flames (ROAR) Long overdue (and delayed, thanks to signing with German label), the hot rising LA metallers will FINALLY have their sophomore effort heard. Hopefully plenty of live dates to follow!

DESTRUCTION – Birth Of Malice (Napalm) Always fun, when the Schmier has his say.

BRAINSTORM – Plague Of Rats (Reigning Phoenix Music) Long time coming, German power metal stalwarts.

ENFORCER (Napalm) Do the frenetic Swedes continue (return to form of) Nostalgia, or opt more for Zenith direction?

MEAN MISTREATER – Do Or Die (Dying Victims Productions) After strong debut and witnessing killer live show, eager to hear album #2

OWLBEAR – Feather & Claw (Alone Records) Speaking of album numero 2, once strictly a studio project, a pair of festival shows have increased their profile, and interest in them.

AMBUSH (Napalm) – Over the top traditional Swedish metal (plenty of bushy mustaches, too). Been 5 years since the last one!

IRON SPELL – From The Grave (self-issued) Gritty Chilean metal, of the traditional variety. Lots of singles, but only other full-length was back in ’16

Read our BravePicks 2024 countdown where Judas Priest’s Invincible Shield conquered the throne at #1 here.

The curtain has fallen on 2024, but we are not done with the year yet. BraveWords takes a glimpse back at our top 100 most viewed stories of the year. The list features a diverse range of acts, outspoken artists, exciting announcements, drama, and unfortunate, tragic deaths.

#100-#81 features Judas Priest, KISS, Rush, Iron Maiden, Dimmu Borgir, Bon Jovi, and more.

100) JUDAS PRIEST Land On Billboard Chart They’ve Never Appeared On (full story)

When Judas Priest unleashed the BraveWords #1 album of 2024, Invincible Shield, there was a surprising occurrence when the title track made Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart – a first time for the legendary metallers. 

99) KISS – 50 Years Ago Today ABC’s In Concert Aired Band’s First National Television Appearance; Video (full story)

98) DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist GALDER – “After Almost 25 Years… I Have Decided To Leave The Band” (full story)

97) AEROSMITH’s STEVEN TYLER Awarded $114K In Attorneys’ Fees In Accuser’s Lawsuit (full story.)

96) TWISTED SISTER’s DEE SNIDER On METALLICA – “These Guys Have Got A Lot Of Heart But They’re Never Gonna Go Anywhere” (full story.)

95) Original ANVIL Guitarist DAVE ALLISON Has Passed Away (full story)

Sad news came in late September 2024 with the death of original Anvil guitarist Dave Allison. 

Dave Allison was a member of Anvil for 10 years and recorded seven albums with the band, including classics such as Metal On Metal and Forged In Fire. His final album with the band was the Past And Present live album.

In April 2017, Anvil played the Red Dog in Peterborough, Ontario and were joined for three songs by Dave Allison.

94) First Photo Of SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING’s New Band Revealed (full story)

93) IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON – “I Remember Me And Steve Had The Most Terrific Argument When We Finished Shooting The ‘Number Of The Beast’ Video… We Were Going To Go Outside And Sort Each Other Out” (full story)

92) KISS – Original Photo Used For Killers Album Cover Up For Auction (full story)

The original master photo used for the KISS Killers album cover went up for auction at Gotta Have Rock And Roll in November 2024. The bidding began at $2,000.

Official description: “KISS Killers 1982 Master Original Vintage 1st Generation Photo taken by Barry Levine for Album Cover from the Kiss Art Department Archives — Measures 22 x 28 — this is NOT a modern copy this is the photo used for the album cover — came mounted on thick board with Barry’s NY Photo Studio address stamped on backside — Excellent condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.”

91) BRUCE KULICK And ERIC SINGER Confirmed To Perform Together At KISS Cancer Goodbye Benefit (full story)

90) ACE FREHLEY And Fiancée End Their Relationship – “Things Go South, Right?”; Video (full story)

89) GLENN HUGHES Announces Classic DEEP PURPLE Live U.S. Dates For August / September (full story)

88) THE BEATLES Rejected Over 100 Of GEORGE HARRISON’ Songs… Then This Single Became Their Second Biggest Hit; PROFESSOR OF ROCK Reports (Video) (full story)

87) PAT O’BRIEN Now A Permanent Member Of EXHORDER – “I Will Also Be Doing A Solo Project At Some Point,” Says Former CANNIBAL CORPSE Guitarist (full story)

86) ANTHRAX Performs RATT’s “Round And Round”, STEPHEN PEARCY Says He’d “Be Happy” To Perform With Them – “Let’s Go Gentlemen”; Video (full story)

85) TESLA’s FRANK HANNON Releases Remake Of GARY WRIGHT Classic “Love Is Alive”; Official Music Video Streaming (full story)

84) “I Must Really Be A Witch” – THE PRETTY RECKLESS Vocalist TAYLOR MOMSEN Bitten By Bat While Opening For AC/DC; Video (full story)

Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless was bit by a bat as she was performing the band’s song “Witches Burn” in Sevilla, Spain. The band was the supporting act for the European leg of AC/DC‘s Power Up trek.

Momsen uploaded footage of her encounter with a flying bat on Friday morning, and in the caption she wrote, “So…ROCK AND ROLL MOMENT…in Sevilla Wednesday during “Witches Burn” of all songs… a BAT 🦇 🦇 flew onto me and clung to my leg…in the moment I was performing and had no idea until the incredible crowd kept screaming and pointing…he was cute, but yes he bit me…so rabies shots for the next two weeks 😖😖😖 thanks to all the staff at the hospital who dubbed me #batgirl after seeing it on the local news that morning…more footage to come…that’s one for the books!!!!”

83) GEDDY LEE Discusses Joining RUSH – “I Didn’t Know At The Time That I Would Spend The Rest Of My Life With This Crazy Serbian Guy”; Video (full story)

82) KISS’ GENE SIMMONS Talks LED ZEPPELIN – “To This Day I Have No Idea What ‘Black Dog’ Is About, But Who Cares? The Star Is The Riff”; Audio (full story)

81) THE HU Pay Tribute To IRON MAIDEN With Cover Of “The Trooper”; Music Video (full story)

80) RICHIE SAMBORA Living An “Unbelievable” Life After Leaving BON JOVI; Working With Slippery When Wet Mixer BOB ROCK (full story)

Richie Sambora is living his best life since leaving Bon Jovi. A source told People in March 2024 that “personal issues” and stress within the band contributed to why the band’s longtime lead guitarist, 64, famously left Bon Jovi in the midst of their world tour in 2013 for personal reasons.

After his departure from Bon Jovi, his life was “unbelievable” as he was able to drive his daughter Ava to school and be there for her “full-time.”

Elsewhere in the article, the “insider” says Sambora has been working with musician/producer Bob Rock, who collaborated on Bon Jovi’s 1986 album, Slippery When Wet. “Nowadays, he’s a songwriter, so he’s constantly writing, playing,” they say. “It’s the life of a musician.”

The Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for Tuesday, February 25 at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder, David Fishof, has issued the following:

“We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Hall of Fame Celebration, taking place at the iconic Whisky a Go Go on February 25th. This special evening honours ten incredible campers who, after attending Rock Camp, have taken their musical aspirations to the next level. Their dedication and passion for music inspire us all. The honourees will be announced next week, so stay tuned!

“We will also recognize a select group of superstar mentors who have gone above and beyond to teach, guide, and inspire our campers. These rock legends exemplify the true spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and we’re proud to celebrate their contributions.

“The night will feature a jaw-dropping jam session with our inductees and rock stars, including:

– Darryl Jones – Rolling Stones
– Teddy “Zig Zag” Andreadis – Slash and Guns N’ Roses
– Joel Hoekstra – Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake
– Derek St. Holmes – Ted Nugent
– Vinny Appice – Black Sabbath
– Eva Gardner – P!nk
– Bumblefoot – Guns N’ Roses
– Britt Lightning – Vixen

“We will also celebrate the memory of these legendary artists who made a lasting impact on rock and roll:

– Jack Bruce – Cream
– Alan White – Yes
– Jeff Foskett – The Beach Boys
– Levon Helm – The Band
– Ginger Baker – Cream

“This event will benefit the Rock Fantasy Dreams Foundation, which was started by past campers to provide opportunities for musicians who cannot afford to attend Rock Camp. The foundation continues to fulfill dreams by offering young musicians instruments and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to jam with their heroes.

” Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, inspiration, and celebration. Reserve your spot today. Get tickets here.

“Let’s come together to honor these incredible artists and celebrate the power of music to transform lives.”

Robbie Williams has confirmed the participation of Black Sabbath legend, Tony Iommi, on his new track, “Rocket”. And Glenn Hughes is along for the ride as well.

It was recently revealed that Robbie had recruited Iommi for the track by Williams’ drummer and musical director, Karl Brazil, making an appearance on the Percussion Discussion podcast (see below).

“He’s got an album to follow that we’ve been working on,” Brazil shared. “He’s working with various people, but I’ve been fortunate enough to do some songs with him. We’ve done a track called ‘Rocket’ with Tony [Iommi], which is very random.” He added that the track is “great” and “a rocker and really cool”. “Tony has done his thing on it,” he said of the guitarist.

Now, speaking with NME, Williams reveals that the comments were true and that the upcoming song will be shared as part of a new album. “Glenn Hughes [is on the track too]! I wanted to make the album that I’d make if I’d left Take That now, knowing what I know,” he said.

“This particular song [‘Rocket’] encapsulates that perfectly,” he added, going on to reveal what fans can expect from the album as a whole. “Unfortunately and fortunately for me, pop songs turned up along the way, too. I’m like: ‘Ah, fuck – a hit!’

“This [track] is massive guitars, as you can imagine. It’s adrenaline-filled and balls-to-the-wall,” he added. “That one in particular is my favourite song off my new album – that I’ve just announced is happening!” When asked about more details about the album, in particular the release date, Williams quipped: “I dunno – let’s see how well the film does…”

Read more at NME.com.