Author Archives: jason

ELO and Jeff Lynne night on BBC4 Friday October 5th

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jason

9pm-10pm – Mr Blue Sky: The Story Of Jeff Lynne and ELO The life and career of singer-songwriter Jeff Lynne, from his early days in the Birmingham rock scene to his success with Electric Light Orchestra during the 1970s and … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS | Tagged BBC4, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Paul McArtney, Richard Tandy, Ringo Starr, Traveling Wilburys | Leave a comment

FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS release double A side on 5th Nov

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jason

05/11/12 Double A-side Single release: Palace In Flames // Exploding Heart Disorder Remember, remember the 5th of November, and not just for the annual celebration of England’s most notorious wannabe arsonist, as this year it’s the … Continue reading →

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BONRUD – Save Tomorrow

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Paul Bonrud is back some eight years after his rather good album released on Frontiers. Now he has a new label and has the legendary producer Keith Olsen co-producing the album, so no issues … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Bonrud, Eric Ragno, Escape Music, Paul Bonrud | Leave a comment

CHRIS SINGLETON news

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jason

Chris Singleton – gigs and new music Dearest all I hope you’re well. In this newsletter you can find out about some gigs I’ve got coming up in the UK and Poland, and check out some new music I’ve been … Continue reading →

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HRH AOR announces first eighteen acts

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jason

Tesla confirmed to headline new HRH AOR Festival in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine. Hard Rock Hell in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine are set to launch a new indoor weekend AOR music festival simply called HRH AOR … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Gary Hughes, HRH AOR, Jeff Scott Soto, Rotherham, Serpentine, TEN, Tesla | Leave a comment

FREDDIE MERCURY – The Great Pretender

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jason

Eagle Vision www.eagle-rock.com Following on from last year’s award winning documentary on Queen comes one on Freddie Mercury. Produced by the same team which includes Queen superfan and comedian Rhys Thomas, this is a must have … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged Barcelona, Brian May, Eagle Vision, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Michael Jackson, Montserrat Caballé, Queen, Rhys Thomas, Rod Stewart, Roger Taylor, The Great Pretender | 1 Comment

SNAKECHARMER sign to Frontiers

Posted on September 25, 2012 by jason

SNAKECHARMER Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of British Hard Rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER Formed by original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Tina Turner), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS | Tagged Cannata, Chris Ousey, James Christian, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Seventh Key, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake, Work Of Art | Leave a comment

Guilfest ceases to trade

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

“Scotty Events Ltd regret to announce that Guilfest has ceased to trade due to poor ticket sales at this year’s event in July. We assess that this was down to the worst weather conditions we have experienced in history of … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with RICHARD WEST of THRESHOLD

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

Keyboards player/producer Richard West is a busy man, firstly as a member of Threshold whose new album ‘March Of Progress’ has just been released on Nuclear Blast. Then he has the League Of Lights project and he has produced other … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Damian Wilson, Intense, Karl Groom, League Of Lights, March of Progress, Nuclear Blast, Power Quest, Richard West, Threshold | Leave a comment

MARS HOLLOW live album release

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

“If you take a little bit of Yes – mostly in John Baker’s vocals – and a little bit of Rush (also there in the vocals), that’s a bit of what Mars Hollow sound like.” – Stephanie Sollow, ProgressiveWorld.net On … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), NEWS | Tagged Mars Hollow, prog rock, Yes | Leave a comment

DEMON – Unbroken

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

Spaced Out Music www.the-demon.com The band’s first new album since 2005’s ‘Better the Devil You Know’ and it sees them back, for the most part, to a classic hard rock/metal sound. There is a little prog in … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Dave Hill, DEMON, NWOBHM, Unbroken | Leave a comment

LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Last Of A Dyin’ Breed

Posted on September 23, 2012 by jason

Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Lynyrd Skynyrd are as the album title suggests the last of a dying breed of southern rock bands. There is still Molly Hatchett and Blackfoot are supposedly carrying on with a young line-up hand … Continue reading →

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FLYING COLORS Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Friday 21st September 2012

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jason

A very decent turn out and a fair few of the audience were Beardfish fans who had a 45 minute support slot. They were touring in support of their new album ‘The Void’, which sees the band take a more … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Flying Colors, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Steve Morse | Leave a comment

BACHMAN & TURNER – Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jason

BluRay DVD Eagle Vision What can I say, another quality release from Eagle Vision. This live DVD from Randy Bachman and Fred Turner was filmed in 2010 and features material from their recently released self titled album, … Continue reading →

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LOVERBOY – Rock N Roll Revival

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jason

Frontiers I’ll be honest, I was sceptical of this one, however nothing else has got near my stereo for weeks- “Rock N Roll Revival” is, hands down, one of my favourite albums of 2012. Mixing three new … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Frontiers, Loverboy, Rock N Roll Revival | Leave a comment

10 Q’s with DOUGLAS DOCKER

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jason

Douglas Docker is the musical mastermind behind Docker’s Guild who have just released their debut album ‘The Mystic Technocracy’ through Lion Music. It features a host of guest musicians including Tony Mills (TNT/Shy), John Payne (Asia), Tony Franklin and more. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Asia, Docker’s Guild, Douglas Docker, Goran Edman, John Payne, Lion Music, prog rock, Tony Franklin, Tony Mills | Leave a comment

WOLFSBANE add two UK dates

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jason

***Two More Dates added by public demand to Original Line Up’s ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ October UK Tour*** Blaze Bayley – Vocals Jase Edwards – Guitars Jeff Hately – Bass Steve ‘Danger’ Ellett – Drums “Wolfsbane were originally founded on … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: ANDY FLANNAGAN, MELINDA ORTNER

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

ANDY FLANNAGAN – Drowning In The Shallow (Absolute/Universal) Singer/songwriter Andy Flannagan releases an album of mixed melodies and written over the past six years or so. It will take a few good spins to get into, although the folk/Waterboys ‘The … Continue reading →

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IT BITES new video and UK dates

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

IT BITES – video premier to new single “Cartoon Graveyard” and announcement of the UK tour dates Having already released the brilliantly received album Map Of The Past, and played a highly successful UK run of tour dates, the band … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Cartoon Graveyard, Frost*, Inside Out, It Bites, Map of the Past | Leave a comment

THEN JERICO return!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

‘THE BIG AREA’ TOUR + ‘BEST OF’ ALBUM! “Going on tour with Then Jerico is like a cross between a commando assault and a Club 18-30 holiday…”- Adrian Thrills, NME Rockers THEN JERICO have announced a reunion tour with all original … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Mark Shaw, The Big Area, Then Jerico | 1 Comment

BLACKBURNER album featuring WILLIAM SHATNER

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

BLACKBURNER ALBUM RELEASE ‘PLANET EARTH ATTACK’ September 25 Ft. WILLIAM SHATNER & members of YES Multi-talented industrial rock/metal/dubstep crossover masterminds BLACKBURNER are set to release second album PLANET EARTH ATTACK on September 25 via Cleopatra/Hypnotic Records. Featuring guest appearances from legendary … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS | Tagged Billy Sherwood, Blackburner, Chris Squire, Star Trek, William Shatner, Yes | Leave a comment

Album review: DON FELDER – Road To Forever

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Rocket Science (Release date 08.10.22] Former Eagle (he was sacked by the band back in 2001) releases only his second solo album to date (his first was way back in 1983). This album has some top name musicians including Graham … Continue reading →

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We Will Rock You Gets Special 10th Anniversary Edition Cast Soundtrack

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Ben Elton and Queen’s Smash Hit Musical “We Will Rock You” Gets Special 10th Anniversary Edition Cast Soundtrack - Released by EMI Records, October 15, 2012. Having recently celebrated its 10th birthday, and played over 4,000 performances to an audience of over … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS | Tagged Ben Elton, Brian May, EMI, musical, Queen, Roger Taylor, We Will Rock You, West End | Leave a comment

POWER QUEST join SCARfest line-up

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

POWER QUEST will play the 1st Annual SCARfest which takes place in Stoke on Trent between Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th, and Monday 26th August 2013. SCARfest is excited to announce the addition of POWER QUEST to the line-up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Furyon UK, Lawnmower Deth, Power Quest, SCARfest, Slam Cartel, Stoke-on-Trent | Leave a comment

Hard Rock Hell Prog festival April 6th & 7th

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Magna Science Park in Rotherham, weekend of 6th/7th April 2013. HRH PROG launches a new interactive festival in proud association with PROG Magazine on April 6th / 7th at MAGNA in Rotherham The Successful Hard Rock Hell weekender team is … Continue reading →