Yearly Archives: 2012

Z Rock 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

www.zrecords.net www.z-records.com www.facebook.com/ZRECORDS.OFFICIAL Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 … Continue reading →

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VENDETTA (Mario Vogel & Klaus “Heiner” Ullrich) INTERVIEW

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Yiannis
Metal Church - The Present Wasteland

VENDETTA (Mario Vogel & Klaus “Heiner” Ullrich) INTERVIEW Thrash Metal may have been quite a poplar genre in the mid-80s but there were quite a few impressive bands, like the Bavarian quartet Vendetta, whose prospects of making a career in … Continue reading →

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GRAND MAGUS sign with Nuclear Blast

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of Swedish Heavy Metal combo GRAND MAGUS. JB of GRAND MAGUS comments: “Grand Magus have finally found their hailing port – we’ve wrapped up a deal with the mighty Heavy Metal label Nuclear Blast. … Continue reading →

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Iced Earth/Symphony X/Warbringer: Old Friends and An Act of Kindness

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

 By Chris Martin It’s no big secret really, but I tend to be a fairly nice guy. I have a very tough exterior, and tend to put out a serious vibe that tends to push people away. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays – Trillium, Johnny Bennett, Skeletal Damage, Epigene

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

Johnny Bennett “Gone Missing” (www.johnny-bennett.com) I don’t know much about Johnny Bennett except that he is an American singer songwriter whose blues edged 2nd album “Gone Missing” was recorded in Oxfordshire and is now available from www.johnny-bennett.com. The album itself … Continue reading →

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Stampede line-up change and charity event

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

British melodic hard rockers STAMPEDE have announced that they are going back to basics as a four piece lineup with a special headline appearance at Hard Rock Big Noise Transmission – a charity event in Wolverhampton on 30th March. The band’s … Continue reading →

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TOXIC FEDERATION – ‘Distance’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

Cargo Records 2012 (Ed’s note: band now called Fahran) This Midlands based band were formed in 2006 yet have an average age of just 20 and if their new album  is anything to go by, then they deserve to be … Continue reading →

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TRISTAN MACKAY – ‘Out Along The Wire’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

 Battered Hat Records 2011 Singer songwriter Tristan Mackay was first inspired to pick up the guitar after hearing Clapton’s “Unplugged” album and you can certainly hear that in his style of playing.  Having released a couple of EPs and had … Continue reading →

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POPA CHUBBY – ‘Back to New York City’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

 Provogue 2011 American Blues Rock guitarist Popa Chubby has been nothing short of prolific in his output over the last decade. Releasing six studio and four live albums in the last ten years, “Back to New York City” is his … Continue reading →

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THE LAYABOUTS – ‘Strange Behaviour’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

 Homeless Records 2012 Madrid based four piece The Layabouts new album “Strange Behaviour” delivers 10 tracks in just 29 minutes- energetic burst of sleaze, punk and garage rock infused music that sounds more American or English than Spanish. Whether it … Continue reading →

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CHEERLEADER – ‘Vegas Or Bust’

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

 Angry Shark Records 2012 Cheerleader are not to be typecast as just Scandinavian rock as these boys don’t quite fit into that mould, and that is a good thing. Hailing from Sweden the band has a bigger sound than most … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars Revisited – Neural Mass

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

Sylvain Rodrigue (drums/vocals) brings us up to date on Canadian prog rock band Neural Mass. You can read the original Rising Stars interview here What are you currently up to? Since releasing our latest album ”Final Warning” in 2010, we … Continue reading →

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DONNIE VIE – Wrapped Around My Middle Finger

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

Livewire/Cargo Records 2012 Written by, partly produced by and featuring the multi-instrumental skills of Enuff z Nuff frontman Donnie Vie, his new solo album “Wrapped Around My Middle Finger” has just been released and will be hard to prise away … Continue reading →

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SEETHER – Holding On To The Strings Better Left To Fray

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

10 Q’s with the band Wind-Up Records 2012 South African post grunge rockers Seether are back with their 6th album, the snappily titled ‘Holding On To The Strings Better Left To Fray’. It has been four years since the band’s … Continue reading →

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HOME RUN – Black World

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

 Tarzan Music 2012 Italian band Home Run have released their second album ”Black World”, which finds the band with not only a new rhythm section but a new guitarist – however on listening you could easily believe they have been … Continue reading →

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X-UFO – Vol.1: The Live Files!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jason

 (www.x-ufo.co.uk) More than a mere tribute band to UFO, each member of X-UFO has played with the band (bassist Rocky Newton actually played in MSG but that’s good enough for me!!)  and has a strong musical pedigree to match. Recorded … Continue reading →

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Ringo & the Roundheads Live DVD and Blu Ray

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jason

Ringo & The Roundheads Live was filmed at this historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois – this one-night-only event presents Ringo Starr performing five Beatles classics along with his greatest solo hits in a career-spanning set with The Roundheads. Captured … Continue reading →

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Radiohead UK dates and Marshall Amps 50th anniversary gig

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jason

RADIOHEAD October 6th Manchester MEN Arena 8th/9th London O2 Arena Marshall Amps 50th anniversary concert at Wembley Arena on Saturday, September 22nd Billy Duffy (The Cult), Brian Tichy (Pride & Glory/Foreigner/Billy Idol/Whitesnake), Corey Taylor, Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Joe Satriani, Nicko … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with John Mitchell (IT BITES/ARENA)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

1. What are you currently up to? I’m about to go to Rockfield Studios in Wales to produce Island Records latest signings Lower Than Atlantis. 2. Could you take us through the new album ‘Map Of The Past’? The whole … Continue reading →

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Europe announce UK tour dates

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

EUROPE Wed 21 Nov – Birmingham O2 Academy Thurs 22 Nov – Glasgow O2 ABC Fri 23 Nov – Manchester HMV Ritz Sun 25 Nov – Newcastle O2 Academy Mon 26 Nov – Leeds O2 Academy Tue 27th Nov – … Continue reading →

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STEVE THORNE – Crimes & Reasons

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

GEP/SPV 2012 www.steve-thorne.co.uk Steve Thorne returns with his fourth album, playing the majority of the instruments bar Nick D’Virgilio (Cirque Du Soleil/ex-Spock’s Beard) and Bob White on drums with Tony Levin and Gary Chandler (Jadis) also guesting. Also former IQ … Continue reading →

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Eric Johnson, Ministry tour dates and Kiss new album

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

ERIC JOHNSON 6 July – Holmfirth Picturedrome 7 July – Glasgow 02 ABC 8 July – Gateshead Sage 9 July – Bath Komedia 10 July – London Leicester Square ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ALL STARS (includes GENE SIMMONS, JOE ELLIOTT (DEF … Continue reading →

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INFERNAL OVERDRIVE – Last Rays Of The Dying Sun

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jason

(Small Stone Records 2012) www.smallstone.com Infernal Overdrive are a four piece fronted by Marc Schleicher (lead guitar/vocals) and they meld classic 70′s rock from the likes of Cactus, Grand Funk Railroad, Blue Oyster Cult and more modern bands like QOTSA … Continue reading →

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RIP – Ronnie Montrose

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jason

RIP – Ronnie Montrose who has passed away aged 64. From his official website: ‘A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long … Continue reading →

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B.B. KING – LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2011

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

Release date: 30TH APRIL 2012 (CD/DVD/BluRay) UMC On 28 June 2011, the “King of the Blues” B.B. King played to an adoring sold-out crowd at London’s spectacular Royal Albert Hall. It was another unforgettable night in the career of one … Continue reading →

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