Monthly Archives: July 2014

Quick plays: THE REE-VAHS!, TARJA, CROWN OF GLORY, AVALON STEEL, SEVEN THORNS

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jason
The Ree-Vahs! - Geordieland

THE REE-VAHS! – Geordieland www.theree-vahs.co.uk [Released 09.06.14] The Ree-Vahs! Hail from County Durham and carry on the tradition of North Durham singing, although it’s not that heavily accented and you can listen to the lyrics easily enough. Andy Loan has … Continue reading →

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News: Cherry Red showcase in July – win featured albums!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Cherry Red Records

The latest showcase for the Cherry Red group of record labels offers listeners a chance to win six of the featured albums! Listen in and then follow the link to our competition page.  Competition closes 23:59 BST (GMT+1) 27 July. … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIDGE URE – Fragile

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jason
Midge Ure - Fragile

Hypertension Music [Released 07.07.14] Midge Ure returns with his first solo album of original material in over a decade. In between he has been touring with the revived Ultravox who also released an album. I will be honest and say … Continue reading →

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Album review : P-A-U-L Lamb & Detroit Breakdown – Take It From The Top

Posted on July 2, 2014 by petefeenstra
P-A-U-L Lamb & Detroit Breakdown - Take It From The Top

Nominated as the ‘Best Overseas Artist in the 2014 British Blues Awards’, Paul Lamb & The Detroit Breakdown use the blues as a launch pad for something far more adventurous. Their Detroit background leads them to dark imagery with lyrical … Continue reading →

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Interview with LARRY BARRAGAN (Helstar) – 12 June 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Yiannis
Helstar

Larry Barragan, guitarist and sole founding member of the American Power Metal institution Helstar, has been living and breathing Metal since the band’s inception back in 1982 and his passion and love for the said genre is certainly reflected in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ANGRA – Camden Underworld, London, 24 June 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Yiannis
ANGRA – Camden Underworld, London, 24 June 2014

Support Act: Stormborn Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Planning a gig in London during the Football World Cup in full swing is equivalent to commercial suicide for most bands but the fact that it’s been … Continue reading →

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