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Yearly Archives: 2012
RUSH – Clockwork Angels
I remember the first time I heard Rush. I was perusing my Dad’s phenomenal LP collection one day and stumbled upon Caress of Steel. For whatever reason the cover was striking to me- it was mystical, and having just read … Continue reading
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Tagged Clockwork Angels, Rush
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PATHFINDER – Fifth Element
Sonic Attack Records 2012 Reviewing albums can be a hit and miss affair. When a new package arrives you never know what to expect, good, bad or occasionally, downright ugly. On the flip side though is the odd gem that … Continue reading
DEE SNIDER – Dee Does Broadway
Razor & Tie 2012 Dee Snider is the voice of Twisted Sister and Desperado, as well as a dramatist in horror films. What one would not expect is for Mr Snider to release an album of show tunes (then again, … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadway, Dee Snider, Twisted Sister
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AFFECTOR – “HARMAGEDON”
AFFECTOR – “HARMAGEDON” INSIDE OUT (2012) The concept of the “end of days” is one that has been troubling humanity for many centuries and with 2012 being likewise marked in the Mayan calendar I am sure that there are quite … Continue reading
HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS”
HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS” INSIDE OUT (2012) Inside Out is one of those labels that have proven over the years that they have a good instinct when it comes to discovering young and promising bands, however, in the case … Continue reading
CLIVE NOLAN returns with his new solo project ‘Alchemy’
Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena) returns with his new solo project. ‘Alchemy’ is a multidimensional musical project to be developed in numerous stages and forms. The libretto and the original story are both by Clive Nolan. It is a Victorian adventure … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemy, Arena, Clive Nolan, Mark Buckingham, Pendragon
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WRATHBLADE – “INTO THE NETHERWORLDS REALM”
WRATHBLADE – “INTO THE NETHERWORLDS REALM” EAT METAL RECORDS (2012) Being a teenager into Metal back in the 80s in Greece meant that not only did I experience first-hand the first few legendary gigs that took place in Athens, but … Continue reading
BACHMAN & TURNER – Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Eagle Records 2012 www.bachmanandturner.com Randy Bachman and Fred Turner reunited back in 2009 (although no Overdrive due to legal reasons) and released a new studio album in 2010 and now release this double live CD. It is a good mix … Continue reading
Quick Plays: DAMN VANDALS, DAMN DAMN PATRIOTS, DRAGONSCLAW, EMPIRE, ORIZ
Damn Vandals – Done For Desire (Sexy Beast) I have come across the Damn Vandals before in the shape of The Beautiful Mind EP I reviewed earlier in the year which was the taster before the full album release. This … Continue reading
Kasabian – Live! Live at The O2
Eagle Vision 2012 Kasabian seem to be always winning either a “Best British Band” or “Best Live Band” award- and it’s not hard to see why. Having released 4 albums, this DVD was filmed at London’s O2 Arena in December … Continue reading
KAMELOT announce their new vocalist…
New KAMELOT Vocalist Revealed! The American/German symphonic metal band KAMELOTis proud to announce another key piece leading to the release of their new studio album.A question foremost in every KAMELOT fan’s mind has been: Who is the group’s new lead singer?* Band mastermind … Continue reading
Los Lonely Boys to Headline UK Date
July 3rd @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire http://www.loslonelyboys.cm/ Texican rock and rollers Los Lonely Boys bring Rockpango, their first self produced long player to the UK this July for a not to be missed gig at London’s O2 Shepherd’s … Continue reading
10Q’s with CLIFF EVANS (TANK)
Guitarist Cliff Evans talks about Tank’s rather good new album ‘War Nation’… 1. What are you currently up to? We’ve recently released our 8th studio album entitled “War Nation” on Metalmind Productions. This is the 2nd album we’ve recorded with … Continue reading
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Tagged Cliff Evans, Doogie White, heavy metal, NWOBHM, Tank, War Nation
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Stone Temple Pilots – Alive In The Windy City
Eagle Vision 2012 When Stone Temple Pilots reconvened in 2008 following a five year hiatus, I for one had high hopes for any resulting new album, and I wasn’t disappointed by 2010’s self titled album. New DVD “Alive In The … Continue reading
Velvet Revolver – Let it Roll- Live In Germany
Eagle Vision 2012 Filmed in 2008, Velvet Revolver “Let it Roll- Live In Germany “finds the band near the end of the tour in support of second album “Libertad” and days away from splitting up, although you would get no … Continue reading
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Live In Concert
Universal/Image 2012 Originally filmed and broadcast in 2003 as part of the SoundStage series, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Live In Concert” contains both episodes and boasts 22 tracks of hit songs, cover versions and rarely heard tracks. Episode One … Continue reading
CIRCUS MAXIMUS – Nine
Frontiers 2012 www.frontiers.it These Norwegians formed way back in 2000 as a covers band interpreting Symphony X, Dream Theater and the like. Debut album “The 1st Chapter” was released in 2005 with follow up “Isolate” seeing the light of day … Continue reading
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Tagged Circus Maximus, Frontiers
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GARBO DASTROG – Black Sheep Syndrome
2012 www.garbodastorg.com French producer and musician Garbo Dastorg has been making music since the ’80’s and new album “Black Sheep Syndrome” would have fitted the late end of the decade’s glam rock nicely. However, the album is also indie rock … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Sheep Syndrome, GARBO DASTROG
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CATTLE DECAPITATION – Monolith Of Inhumanity
With titles like ‘Gristle Licker,’ ‘A Living, Breathing Piece Of Defecating Meat,’ and my personal fav ‘Forced Gender Reassignment,’ I was instantly entranced. Indeed, Cattle Decapitation has quickly found its way into my shortlist of my favorite extreme metal bands. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cattle Decapitation
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BEGGARS OPERA – Lose A Life
Repertoire 2012 Subtitled ‘a nano opera based on a true story’, this concept piece from the veteran Scottish progressive act tackles the theme of living with the condition of ‘electrical sensitivity’ – or put another way an inability to live … Continue reading
THE BREW – The 3rd Floor
Big in Europe, this is The Brew’s 4th studio album. A band with a massive reputation for great live music have produced a monster of a studio album. This release on Jazzhaus records was produced by the British trio with … Continue reading
The Raconteurs – Live At Montreux 2008
Eagle Vision 2012 The new live DVD, their first, from The Raconteurs quite literally finds the band “Live At Montreux”. Filmed in 2008 when the band were touring in support of second album “Consolers of The Lonely”, the set consisting … Continue reading
DANKO JONES – Bring On The Mountain
DVD Bad Taste Records 2012 With their brand of honest, couldn’t give a f@ck rock n roll Canada’s Danko Jones are a band that should be a lot bigger than they already are. With blues, punk and sleaze elements in … Continue reading
THRESHOLD reveal details on their new album
Legendary British progressive metallers THRESHOLD reveal details on their upcoming ninth studio album, the follow-up to 2007’s “Dead Reckoning”. As previously announced, the record is entitled “March Of Progress” and was recorded & produced in Thin Ice Studios (DRAGONFORCE, PENDRAGON) … Continue reading
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Tagged Karl Groom, March of Progress, prog metal, Richard West, Threshold
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ASIA – XXX
Frontiers 2012 www.frontiers.it The original Asia releases their third album since they reconvened back in 2006. Unlike the last two albums ‘Phoenix’ and ‘Omega’, both of which were enjoyable but had a couple of mid paced fillers, this album is … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Frontiers, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, XXX
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