Daily Archives: May 19, 2013

Interview with UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER (U.D.O), May 2013

Since first fronting the mighty Accept back in the early 80s, Udo Dirkschneider had to overcome many obstacles to present us all with his fine blend of classic-sounding, honest Heavy Metal. The most recent blow, the departure of both his … Continue reading

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Album review: U.D.O – Steelhammer

AFM Records – [Release date 21.05.13] Udo Dirkschneider is a man who simply does not understand the meaning of slowing down. Even though he has recently witnessed the departure from the U.D.O ranks of his long-time friend and collaborator Stefan … Continue reading

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News: New band MAGGY SIMPSON

Maggy Simpson is the brainchild of Bat Kinane and Shane Counter. Having known each other for over 10 years, and sharing a passion for high quality original Rock music, this is the first major work the pair will release. There … Continue reading

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DVD review: THE MOODY BLUES – Live At The Isle of Wight Festival/Live A Montreux 1991

The Moody Blues - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival

I was watching Roger Waters play in Hyde Park a few years ago, when the guy next to me leaned over to his mate and said, “Great, innit? It’s just like the album!” While perhaps missing the point of a … Continue reading

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DVD review: RAINBOW – Live In Munich 1977

RAINBOW - Live In Munich 1977

Eagle Vision (also 2CD) Originally issued in 2006, this DVD shows Rainbow live with their latest line up just prior to the release of the Long Live Rock’n’Roll album. It was filmed for the Rockplast broadcasts and hence was heavily … Continue reading

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DVD review: DIO – Finding The Sacred Heart, Live In Philly 1986

DIO - Finding The Sacred Heart

Eagle Vision A young looking Dio fronting his young looking band and fook me this a good show. Promoting their Sacred Heart album, this ferocious opens with King Of Rock’n’Roll and sets the pace, followed by Like A Beat Of … Continue reading

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Gig Review: JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE – SECC, Glasgow, 18 May 2013

A Saturday night in Glasgow with three of the best rock acts on the planet? Sounded like a great  plan to me. This tour had been a ‘must see’ for most discerning rock fans since it was announced and the … Continue reading

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