Andrew Marston introduces Terminal Rage (Hereford)

Terminal Rage describe themselves as "loud, angry, political and anti-fascist".

They're influenced by bands such as The Clash, Crass, Conflict and Discharge.

During the day, they work in finance, vehicle bodywork and decorating - but, by night, are key figures in the Hereford Live movement.

They did 30 gigs in 2017 - and in fact, their drummer Bob Griffin is the brother of the late Dale Griffin - one of the founding members of Mott The Hoople.

"In-yer-face punk from a sound group of guys who’ve been instrumental in turning the Hereford music scene around" - Andrew Marston.

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The line up for the first live music event to take place at Hereford's Edgar Street in 50 years has been confirmed. 

Hereford FC 'Live in May' aims to raise money for the football club and will see names such as N Trance, 5ive, Peter Andre, Midge Ure and the Cheeky Girls on the bill. 

Tickets go on sale, from the club, on Monday and the organisers are hoping to make this an annual event. It takes place on May 12. More details...

• The biggest events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire

What a start to 2018 it's been for the Worcester band The Americas.

The group, which only got together last year, not only made it into my top three Ones To Watch Out For - but had their live session, with us, broadcast BBC Radio 6 Music and, this week, featured on every local radio station in Britain - reaching an estimated audience of 1.2 million people.

Bonding over a mutual appreciation for '60s/'70s rock 'n' roll, punk and gospel, the three-piece dropped everything in their lives and decided to chase that thin wild mercury sound that howled out from the records that they love.

Well, people from all over the country got in touch: Julie, near Weymouth, said "being the biggest rolling Stones Fan, I am loving The Americas. Thanks for bringing them to our attention. Do they actually know how good they are?" Pete, from Gloucestershire, agreed: "Sounds like the Rolling Stones' Jumping Jack Flash." Irv, in Cambourne, commented: "Mature and professional musicians. Proper job." Andrew, of Wymondham, states: "Great band, sounded a bit like The Velvet Underground". Jack, in Brighton, rounds up our texts: "Fantastic! Building their craft, living rock & roll life!".

• All of our studio and festival sessions since 2005

Our first sessions of 2018 come from De Koffie Pot in Hereford, which is part of the Left Bank complex.

The venue has become a social hub in the city centre since the new owners, the Waring family (who run Lyde Court), took over the business in 2014.

The team hosts various classes and clubs, such as life drawing on a Tuesday night, discussion nights and a pub quiz on Wednesdays, salsa, burlesque and book club on Thursdays and free live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

They say: "The Wild Hare Club is The Left Bank’s favourite music appreciation club and they hold events at The Left Bank and draw in exciting talent and lots of fans. And who could forget the recent surprise appearance of Robert Plant at a Deborah Bonham gig at The Left Bank."

Every Saturday during the summer months, you’ll find buskers on their bandstand and their Speakeasy club, on the lower ground floor, has a varied line-up of up-and-coming underground DJs playing house, drum & bass and UK garage.

Marking 10 years of BBC Music Introducing, Amplify was the first show of its kind in the UK and a must-attend event for all musicians and anyone looking for a career in music.

It was the biggest new music business gathering to ever to be held in the UK, with more than 100 sessions and 250 speakers ensuring every aspect of the music business was covered.

Held across three days, Amplify offered exclusive access to the UK music industry’s biggest names through intimate talks, music masterclasses and recording workshops.

This week, we hear from two case studies - James Brown of Pulled Apart By Horses and singer/songwriter Nina Nesbitt - on how they made their debut in the UK charts.

• Our tips for 'making it' in the record industry

Recent figures show that more than 40 per cent of LGBT+ people will experience a significant mental health problem, compared to around 25 per cent of the whole population, and are more than twice as likely to have attempted suicide.

Young pop culture icon Olly Alexander, who studied at Hereford College of Arts, explores why the gay community is more vulnerable to mental health issues, as he opens up about his own long-term battles with depression. As the outspoken frontman of the band Years and Years, Olly is a powerful voice on mental health, bullying and LGBT+ rights. He has broken taboos with music videos that celebrate queer identities and spoken openly about his own sexuality as well as his ongoing struggles with anxiety.

In the series, Olly joins young people on their journeys battling issues that parallel his own - from homophobic bullying to eating and anxiety disorders - and along the way he asks what can be done to address them.

• The People's History of Pop

Our next recording session takes place on Sunday 28 January at the Artrix in Bromsgrove from 7pm, where we’ll be showcasing some of the best new musicians we have in region.

These artists didn't even know they were being considered - and we hope this inspires people to keep sending in their music, because we really do listen to everything!

The Artrix is one of our premier local venues and when their stages aren't being graced by theatre or music, it's been the place where Lee Evans and Michael McIntyre have tested all of their jokes.

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