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Girlschool - US Tour Announced

British heavy metal veterans Girlschool have confirmed a first part of their 'Final North American Tour'. Featuring special guests Alcatrazz and Lillian Axe, scheduled in March & April 2024.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 02.12.2023 by Bad English | Comments (2)


Raven - Confirm UK Tour With Girlschool And Alcatrazz

Together with Girlschool and Alcatrazz, veterans Raven announce a co-headlining tour across the United Kingdom. 'Heavy Metal Assault Tour' is scheduled next February for four shows only. The three co-headlining bands will be playing equal sets every night. Special guests: on the road: Airforce.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Raven
Posted: 28.08.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Girlschool - Present 'It Is What It Is' Song

"It Is What It Is", the newest single from Girlschool's forthcoming studio record WTFortyfive?, has surfaced online. The new outing is set for July 28th, 2023 official release.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 19.06.2023 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Girlschool - Announce & Detail New Full Length

British hard rock royalty Girlschool come out swinging with their 14th studio album, titled WTFortyfive?. Set for July 28th, 2023 official release, the new outing consists of 12 new songs. Today, you can give a listen to the first single "Are You Ready?", feat. Joe Stump of Alcatrazz.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 25.04.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Girlschool - To Tour Europe In August & September

Girlschool have confirmed that they will be touring with Graham Bonnet & Alcatrazz through Europe this August and September. Joining them on the road as an opening act will be rock n' roll power trio Asomvel.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 31.03.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Girlschool - Bassist Leaves The Band

Acording to recent news, Girlschool announced the departure of bassist Enid Williams. This is Enid's third time parting ways with Girlschool. The band also confirmed ex- Girlschool bassist Tracey Lamb to fill the spot for the upcoming tour dates, until the permanent replacement will be found.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 29.01.2019 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Girlschool - To Release New Album, New Song Online

British heavy metallers Girlschool will release their 13th studio album, Guilty As Sin, on November 13th via UDR Music in red colored vinyl, digital download and a deluxe ecolbook formats. The all-girl quartet is finally releasing the follow-up of Legacy (2008). You can have a taste of the first new material from the group in many years by enjoying their new video for the catchy song "Take It Like A Band" below. It's a lyric video. Enjoy!

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 08.11.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Girlschool - EP Coming, European Tour With Saxon, Motörhead

Legendary British metallers Girlschool are gearing up to tour North America for the first time in 20 years, and it's happening this May. Girlschool will be previewing tracks from its new album, Guilty As Sin, set for release later this summer via UDR Music and, as a special treat, will be selling a special-edition EP titled Propaganda!.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 02.05.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Girlschool - Preparing New Album, Announce Tour

Girlschool will visit the U.S. for the first time in almost 20 years when they kick off their Guilty As Sin tour in San Diego, California on May 20th. They have been around since the 70s and are also preparing a new album right now. The heavy metal band will bring along special guests Crucified Barbara, Old James and Velvet Black on their North American return.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 05.03.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Girlschool - Re-Recording Classic 1981 Album

Veteran British female hard rockers Girlschool are currently in the studio re-recording their classic 1981 album Hit And Run. The new version will be released in 2011 to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary.

Hit And Run was originally made available in March 1981, and reached position No. 5 in the UK charts. The album also certified gold in New Zealand and Canada.

Hit And Run cover art] tracklist:

01. C'mon Let's Go
02. The Hunter
03. (I'm Your) Victim
04. Kick It Down
05. Following the Crowd
06. Tush
07. Hit And Run
08. Watch Your Step
09. Back To Start
10. Yeah Right
11. Future Flash

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Source: girlschool.co.uk
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 11.12.2010 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Girlschool - New Album Details

The new album titled "Legacy" from Girlschool will be released through Wacken Records/Steamhammer on October 24th in Germany, October 27th in Europe and November 4th in the USA.

According to a press release: "30 years of female powered heavy Rock N Roll, 30 years of Girlschool. The longest existing all-girl band Girlschool is back with a bang. Their newest album "Legacy" mixes old school Classic Rock with new and modern influences. As "Legacy" is the 30th anniversary album of Girlschool some friends showed up and left their mark. Ronnie James Dio is singing on the bonus-track version of "I Spy" as well as Lemmy left his voice on "Don't Talk To Me" and such musicians like J.J. French (Twisted Sister), Neil Murray, Phil Campbell (Motörhead), Fast Eddie Clarke, Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) and Tony Iommi (Heaven And Hell) left clicks and licks on several songs too. Even the original guitarist Kelly Johnson, who died last year, can be heard on the opener "Everything Is The Same" with a special ghost appearance! But enough talking, take a deep breath and enjoy the "Legacy"."

Tracklisting:

01. Everything's The Same (feat. Kelly Johnson on percussion - her ashes)
02. From The Other Side
03. I Spy (Girlschool Mix)
04. Spend Spend Spend (feat. J.J. French guitar solo)
05. Whole New World (feat. Neil Murray - bass, Phil Campbell - lead guitar)
06. Just Another Day (feat. Phil Campbell - guitar solo)
07. Legend (feat. Neil Murray - bass)
08. Still Waters
09. Metropolis (Motörhead cover) (feat. Fast Eddie Clarke - guitar solo)
10. Don't Mess Around (feat. Eddie Ojeda - guitar solo)
11. Zeitgeist
12. Don't Talk To Me (feat. Lemmy on bass, vocals and triangle) - Bonus Tracks :
13. I Spy (Dio/Iommi Mix) (feat. Ronnie James Dio on vocals, Tony Iommi on lead guitar)
14. Emergency
15. London

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 02.09.2008 by Opethienne | Comments (4)


Girlschool - Kelly Johnson Dies Aged 49

A Kelly Johnson tribute page has been opened at this location, where the following message has been left:

"It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson, original member of Girlschool and our best friend has passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a 6 year battle with cancer of the spine"

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Girlschool
Posted: 16.07.2007 by Baz Anderson | Comments (10)


Evergrey, Girlschool And Steelhart - Confirmed For Bang Your Head!!! 2007

Evergrey, Girlschool and Steelhart have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):

Brainstorm, Edguy, Evergrey, Finntroll, Girlschool, Mercenary, Mystic Prophecy, Nazareth, Praying Mantis, Steelhart, Thunder

Source: blabbermouth.net
Band profile: Evergrey
Event: Bang Your Head!!! 2007
Posted: 01.11.2006 by Damnated | Comments (0)