Yearly Archives: 2012

WHYZDOM – Blind ?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by david.wilson

    Scarlet Records (Release date – out now) I do like a bit of symphonic power metal and on paper Whyzdom looked to have all the right elements. This impression was further enhanced during the opening bars of ‘The … Continue reading →

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CARRIE RODRIGUEZ – Give Me All You Got

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jason

  Ninth Street Opus (Released 4th Feb) www.carrierodriguez.com Carrie Rodriguez came to prominence working with singer/songwriter Chip Taylor (who is heavily involved in the songwriting on the album) and since 2006 has released three solo albums to date. On this … Continue reading →

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FIVEFOLD – The Story

Posted on December 30, 2012 by david.wilson

  Self Release (Release date – Out now) St Louis 5 piece Fivefold have had a lot of success in the states playing headline shows and various festivals. This is the band’s debut album and they have produced a bit … Continue reading →

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RED SUN REVIVAL – Running From The Dawn

Posted on December 30, 2012 by david.wilson

    Afmusic (Release date – Out Now) Goth rock is never the happiest of genres and Red Sun Revival are most definitely not out to alter that fact. Formed by frontman Rob Leydon this is the band’s first release … Continue reading →

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SINWELL – One And One- All For One- Number Two

Posted on December 30, 2012 by david.wilson

    7Hard (Release date – Out now ) Alt-rockers Sinwell have been together for 5 years and released their debut album in 2008. As you may have guessed from the title, this is album number two and it is … Continue reading →

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THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH – Leave The Future Behind

Posted on December 30, 2012 by david.wilson

    Two Sides Moon (Release date – out now) In my experience the blue screen of death is very rarely a good thing so is naming your band thus asking for trouble? This particular incarnation are a four piece … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: SQUEEZE, HMV Forum, London, 12 December 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Squeeze, photo by Noel Buckley

Squeeze belong squarely in a distinguished tradition of bands, from the Kinks to Madness, who have added a distinctively english dimension to popular music, particularly with their acute, socially observant lyrics. While their hit making days may be long gone, … Continue reading →

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STONE SOUR – House of Gold and Bones, Part 1

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jason

Roadrunner       Sour feature Corey Taylor on vocals, who sounds very different than the other band he is in Slipknot. Stone Sour have proved a massive success to date and on this new album they have the first … Continue reading →

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FEAR FACTORY Gig Review

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Textures & Sacred Mother Tongue London Koko, Tuesday the 18st of December 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Fabiola Santini Five years ago, the possibility of having vocalist Burton C.Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares share the … Continue reading →

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STEVE LUKATHER – Transition

Posted on December 22, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Steve Lukather - Transition

Mascot Records (Release date 21.01.13) There is a lot to like about ‘Transition’ from the production quality, the sincerity, to the musicianship.  The lyrical themes are again based on Luke’s recent musical and personal rejuvenation and in truth the album … Continue reading →

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DBA (Geoff Downes/Chris Braide) – Pictures Of You

Posted on December 22, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
DBA - Pictures Of You

X2X Records DBA is a collaboration of Geoff Downes (Asia, Yes) and Chris Braide (producer for Lana Del Rey and David Guetta amongst others).  If it owes something to the duo’s overt pop sensibilites as evidenced by Downes with The … Continue reading →

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VOODOO VEGAS – The Rise Of Jimmy Silver

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jason

www.voodoovegas.com Debut album from this young band featuring Lawrence Case (vocals), Nick Brown (guitar), Meryl Hamilton (guitar), Ash Moulton (bass) and Matt Jolly (drums) and they have highly rated producer Pedro Ferreira (Therapy?/The Darkness). The album is neatly presented as … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: AEROSMITH, ZZ TOP, MAGNUM, FREEDOM CALL

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jason

LOVER UNDER COVER – Set The Night On Fire (Escape Music) Lover Under Cover is a new band emerging from Sweden, providing rock aficionados with another slice of Scandi rock. Mikael Erlandsson from Last Autumn’s Dream and Salute fame has … Continue reading →

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Fearless Vampire Killers announce an unconventional follow up to their debut album…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jason

London’s freshest theatrical shock-rockers, Fearless Vampire Killers, deliver the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album, Militia Of The Lost, with their own unique styling. Defying convention they have opted to release a literary exposition, which will expand on … Continue reading →

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THE UNION return with a new album and UK tour

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jason

AWARD WINNING ROCK DUO RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR DATES On 4th March 2013, award winning British duo The Union will release their third album, ‘The World Is Yours’, preceded by a 10-date UK tour starting on 13th … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 GARY LEVERMORE (RED SAND PR)

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jason

Gary Levemore of Red Sand PR gives us his musical highlights of 2012 plus an update on West Ham… How has Big Sam done so far with West Ham now back in the Premiership? Very well. We certainly look defensively … Continue reading →

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SNAFU – S/t

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jason
snafu

Angel Air www.angelair.co.uk         Snafu was formed in 1973 by vocalist Bobby Harrison, who had just left the band Freedom (and before that was in Procul Harum) and former Juicy Lucy guitarist Micky Moody. Joining them were … Continue reading →

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ROUGH CUT – Rollin’ Thunder EP

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jason

www.facebook.com/roughcutband (Released 7th Jan) Not the 80′s US hair metal band (although they had an extra ‘t’) but a young UK based four piece consisting of Jack Simkin (vocals/guitar), Simon J Court (guitar), James Simkin (bass) and Jes Hartley (drums). … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVE KILMINSTER – Scarlet – The Director’s Cut

Posted on December 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
DAVE KILMINSTER - Scarlet - The Director

www.davidkilminster.com Dave Kilminster is perhaps best known as a session guy – the one who answers Keith Emerson’s and Roger Waters’ call, and who has also appeared in Heather Findlay’s band more recently.  ‘Scarlet’ is Dave’s first solo album, perhaps … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IT BITES/FROST* – The Scala,London 16 December 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jason
It Bites, photo by Noel Buckley

A packed Scala in festive mood were ready for a double bill of prog rock with a melodic edge. Frost* I have not seen live before and they are back with a slightly revamped line-up with drummer Craig Blundell joining … Continue reading →

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MARTIN HARLEY BAND – Mojo Fix

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jason

60/20 Records www.martinharley.com Martin Harley is set to release this, his fifth album, in February and he is a very talented slide guitar player who has been heavily influenced by Ry Cooder. In fact listening to songs like ‘Rum Shack’ … Continue reading →

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TANK – War Machine Live – DVD

Posted on December 15, 2012 by david.wilson

    Metal Mind Records (Release date – out now) The most surprising thing for me when this DVD popped through the letter box was finding out the fact that Tank are still a functioning outfit in 2012. Not a … Continue reading →

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U.D.O – Live In Sofia – DVD

Posted on December 15, 2012 by david.wilson

    AFM Records ( Release Date – out now) Udo Dirkschneider has been a name familiar to rock and metal fans for many years whether as frontman of Accept or as a solo artist. What is easy to overlook … Continue reading →

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ROYAL HUNT – 20th Anniversary: Special Edition

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jason

Frontiers       Denmark – home of Hans Christian Andersen, Lego, those rather nice pastries, motor-mouth Lars Ulrich and of course…Royal Hunt. The title says it all really – this is a celebration of the last 20 years of … Continue reading →

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Paul Menel performing IQ’s Nomzano album

Posted on December 12, 2012 by jason

As previously announced, Clive Nolan is currently working at the studio on his new project “Alchemy”. The world premiere of the show will take place at the famous Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2013. The show will … Continue reading →

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