Monthly Archives: November 2012

GYPSYHAWK – Revelry & Resilience

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Yiannis

Metal Blade – Out Now It is official; most people who are into Heavy Metal also enjoy Rock n’Roll music! I mean, there has always been a strong connection between the two genres with bands like Motorhead and Thin Lizzy … Continue reading →

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KINGS OF ASGARD – …To North

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Yiannis

Metal Blade – Out Now The story of the Epic/Viking Metal outfit King Of Asgard is similar to that of many bands which serve the above-mentioned genre. Four musicians with previous services in similar-sounding bands decide to join forces, create … Continue reading →

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SODOM Gig review

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Gospel Of The Horns, Ancient Ascendant. London Underworld, Sunday the 18th of November 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Fabiola Santini Fighting a cold and attending a gig on a Sunday night are two pretty incompatible … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – GENE THE WEREWOLF

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jason

Gene the Werewolf have just released their debut album ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Animal’ on Frontiers. It is a perfect album if you love bands like Kiss, the Darkness and Van Halen… What are you currently up to? As odd as … Continue reading →

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JAMES IHA – Look To The Sky

Posted on November 20, 2012 by david.wilson

    The End Records ( Release date – Out now) James Iha will be familiar to most as the guitarist in The Smashing Pumpkins. This though is his first solo release in 15 years and it shows a mellower … Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality edited by William Irwin (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012)         This is the latest in the Blackwell Philosophy and Popular Culture series and this one examines the mighty Black Sabbath, particularly their music, through … Continue reading →

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WILL WALLNER & VIVIEN VAIN – Rising

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Metal Mind Productions Wallner and Vain, though sounding like the first act at an end-of-the-pier variety show, are in fact very well connected musicians indeed. The list of contributors to this debut album reads like a Who’s Who of late … Continue reading →

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EREB ALTOR – Gastrike

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Yiannis

Napalm Records – Out now Black Metal has truly become one of my genres of choice over these last ten years, however, the sheers number of new bands which appear on an almost daily basis has resulted in many top … Continue reading →

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HARM – The Nine

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Frostbyte This metal/grunge combo Harm hail from Southern Ontario, Canada. They’ve been around since 2003, but this is only their second outing. Released in their homeland and bits of Europe in 2009, the follow up now gets a full international … Continue reading →

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To Master Reality with Black Sabbath, Let Philosophy be Your Guide by William Irwin

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

  William Irwin is the editor of Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012) and here he gives us his views on what we may expect from the new Black Sabbath album currently being recorded… To Master Reality with … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: SMASH MOUTH, LOVE HUNTER, TIN SOLDIERS

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

SMASH MOUTH – Magic 429Records Smash Mouth have been around since 1994 and their pop punk lite is still good, although I am not sure they will be oustelling the likes of Green Day or Good Charlotte any day soon. … Continue reading →

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RICHARD THOMPSON new album & UK tour

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC BRAND NEW ALBUM ARRIVES FEBRUARY 11th 2013 FULL UK TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2013 Declared by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 20 Guitarists Of All Time and considered one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, musician … Continue reading →

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PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT new album

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

NEW SOLO ALBUM RELEASE ‘TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY’ January 28 (Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records) Paul Raymond, songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult hard rock outfit UFO has inked a deal with Cherry Red Records’ new hard rock imprint label Hear … Continue reading →

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RICK SPRINGFIELD – Songs For The End Of The World

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason
Rick Springfield - Songs ForThe End Of The World

(Frontiers) www.frontiers.it Rick Springfield’s apparent youth has always been deceptive. As the heart throb of American teenagers in his early eighties heyday he was already well into his thirties , and now despite appearances to the contrary he is an … Continue reading →

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ATKINS/MAY PROJECT – Valley Of Shadows

Posted on November 20, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Atkins May Project - Valley Of Shadows

(Gonzo Multimedia) Al Atkins is a founder member of Judas Priest – writing ‘Victim Of Changes’ – although he left the band to make way for Rob Halford in 1973 .  He has also written a very informative autobiography of his … Continue reading →

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NINE BELOW ZERO – Live At The Marquee

Posted on November 19, 2012 by david.wilson

    Universal (Release date – 19th Nov 2012) This re-release is the latest on Universal’s ‘Re-present’ imprint. The album was originally released back in 1980 and became a huge success for the band. This remastered release sees the original … Continue reading →

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RED LAMB – Red Lamb

Posted on November 18, 2012 by david.wilson

    Hansel and Gretel (Release date – 10th Dec 2012) Red Lamb is a bit of a thrash metal supergroup formed by ex-Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz and Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine. They have enlisted several friends to record this … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with STEVE WATTS (DEMON DUDE’S REVENGE)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jason

Steve Watts, the former keyboards player/arranger with Demon, has a new musical project underway Demon Dude’s Revenge and the first album ‘An Adolescent Fantasy (Vol 1)’ is out now. Over to Steve… 1. What are you currently up to? Well, … Continue reading →

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LORD FOWL – Moon Queen

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jason

Small Stone Records www.smallstone.com         Lord Fowl are a four piece consisting of Jon Conine (bass), Don Freeman (drums), Vechel Jaynes (guitar/vocals) and Mike Pellegrino (guitar/vocals) and this album sounds like a ling lost classic from the … Continue reading →

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WISHBONE ASH – Live in Geneva 1995

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jason

Angel Air www.angelair.co.uk         Wishbone Ash have had multiple line up changes and periods of inactivity since their ‘70’s hay day. Andy Powell, the sole surviving member by 1995, put a touring band together and marked their … Continue reading →

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JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE) debut solo album in Feb

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jason

John Wheeler “Un-American Gothic” February 4th on Cooking Vinyl http://www.johnwheelermusic.com/News.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha-6kRG2878 – Official video for latest single ‘Deeper in Debt’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMnI5JoMNs0 – Wheeler’s cover of ‘Eton Rifles’ “Un-American Gothic” is John Wheeler’s first solo record, written entirely on the road … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 with DAVE CLARKE

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jason

Dave Clarke of Planet Earth Publicity gives a sneak preview of some upcoming musical projects and a little football… What have you got planned music/promotion wise for next year? I’m looking forward to Lisbee Stainton’s UK tour, the new albums … Continue reading →

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OPETH ( Mikael Akerfeldt) Interview

Posted on November 15, 2012 by david.wilson

Swedish prog metallers Opeth are currently back on tour around the UK and Europe and I caught up with mainman Mikael Akerfeldt before the tour commenced to talk tours, recording and more …   You’re back out on tour around … Continue reading →

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GENE THE WEREWOLF- Rock n’ Roll Animal

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Strangely for a relatively new band, Gene The Werewolf, have captured that big mid to late ‘80’s vibe perfectly.  Don’t be fooled by the off the wall name as the band seamlessly blends the feel of mid-career KISS, … Continue reading →

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THE JAM – CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

6 Albums in one box – released December 3rd (Universal) On December 3rd Universal release a set of all The Jam’s classic albums in one nifty little box. Packaged in individual vinyl-replica CDs with rigid slipcases, and would fit nicely … Continue reading →

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