Daily Archives: October 24, 2012

RAINBOW re-issues due in November

Rainbow are set to release Deluxe Reissues of On Stage and Long Live Rock N’ Roll this November. Rainbow, lead by the guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, became synonymous with some of the most well regarded and popular charting Rock songs of … Continue reading

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VOIVOD (Denis “Snake” Belanger) INTERVIEW

I remember how there was a time in my life when the idea of seeing the Canadian Prog Metallers Voivod live would have seemed like a dream but this October, not only was I to enjoy a one and a … Continue reading

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Singles Bar: RED MEASURE, VALERIE JUNE, THE CIVIL WARS

RED MEASURE – No-One’s Face (EP) Touch Act Records (Released Dec 10th) Three piece band from Nashville and they have released one previous EP to date. I have listened to this a fair few times and I have to say … Continue reading

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Quick Plays: THEN JERICO, WALKING WITH KINGS, STORMZONE

Audio Porn – Jezebel’s Kiss (JK Records) Audio Porn is the Hard-Rock project formed by singer / songwriter Azriel St. Michael and drummer Byron Black, both former Jezebels Kiss members, and Hydrogyn guitarist/producer Jeff Westlake. The songs are melodic, but … Continue reading

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JOE STUMP – Revenge of the Shredlord

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com Joe Stump burst onto the guitar instrumental scene in 1993, producing ripping guitar work  in the vein of Yngwie Malmsteen.  He has continued to be uncompromising in his work over the years and has been classified as … Continue reading

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TESTAMENT – Dark Roots Of Earth

Testament is a band that requires no introduction, being engraved in Bay Area thrash folklore in the 80’s.  The band returned from oblivion to blow everyone away with “Formation of damnation” a few years back.  “Dark roots of earth” continues … Continue reading

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THE BEACH BOYS live DVD due Nov 26th

  For music fans raised on the harmonies and melodies that defined a generation, THE BEACH BOYS’ 50th Anniversary was celebrated with an album featuring all new material and a special 75 date world tour.  THE BEACH BOYS played to … Continue reading

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STRING DRIVEN THING – The Machine That Cried

String Driven Thing - The Machinbe That Cried

(Esoteric) Signing to act-breakers Charisma should have assured better fortune for this electric violin-driven four-piece but in the notes of Esoteric’s reissue guitarist Chris Adams, band co-founder with wife Pauline, grumbles over the label’s preoccupation with Genesis as neglectful of … Continue reading

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GENTLE GIANT – I Lost My Head

Gentle Giant - I Lost My Head

(EMI) Writer Daryl Easlea muses over the meaning of the word ‘contrapuntal’ in his excellent notes with fresh band interviews accompanying a great value 4CD box of albums recorded for the Chrysalis label (plus rarities and unreleased) by this epitome … Continue reading

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THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW – Exposed In The Light DVD

The Australian Pink Floyd Show - Exposed In The Light

TAPFSDVD04 The Australian Pink Floyd Show are one of the very few tribute acts in the world that have somehow seemed to move away from that genre and even though playing another bands music have turned into a band in … Continue reading

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