Category Archives: ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile)

TEN – Heresy & Creed

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jason

FRONTIERS RECORDS www.frontiers.it Less than two years after returning to something like their old form with their Stormwarning release, Ten have capitalised on renewed interest and a successful mini tour with a new line up with an … Continue reading →

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ALLEGAEON – Formshifter

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Yiannis

Metal Blade – Out Now. Allegaeon is a fairly young modern Death Metal outfit that has already enjoyed a fair share of exposure in music-related media since its inception back in 2008. Signed by legendary Metal Blade records on the … Continue reading →

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MERMAID KISS – Another Country

Posted on November 5, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

www.mermaidkiss.co.uk This, the third album under the Mermaid Kiss name, is tinged with a bit of sadness. Founder member Evelyn Downing has decided to hang up her microphone. But she does immerse herself in her final album with the band; writing, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MENTULLS – Time Flies

Posted on November 4, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

www.thementulls.com There’s already a buzz surrounding this Yorkshire teen outfit mainly because of their young age and the fact they sound like a band twice their age. And it’s true to say that on ‘Time Flies’ their third album (!!!), … Continue reading →

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MYCELIA – Isolator

Posted on November 3, 2012 by david.wilson

Self Release (Release Date – out now) When I popped this EP in my laptop, the ever reliable iTunes had it labelled as ‘pop’. Listening to it though, it is about as far removed from pop as you … Continue reading →

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SOAPBOX ARMY – Reactor

Posted on November 3, 2012 by david.wilson

Little Pioneer Records (Release Date – out now) Formed in New York in 2008, this is Soapbox Army’s second album, their self-titled debut having been released back in 2009. Alt rock is the band’s bag, think along the … Continue reading →

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VALVE RIDER – BRING IT ON HEAVY

Posted on November 3, 2012 by david.wilson

Activemedia (Release date – Out now) Biker rockers Valve Rider have had a busy year, playing many biker festivals during their ‘Burning Rubber’ tour and finding time to record this, their debut album. The band play classic heavy … Continue reading →

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TRI MEBIUS – Blind Materials

Posted on November 3, 2012 by david.wilson

Re-Strophe Records (Release Date – Out now) Japanese rockers Tri Mebius clearly have a sense of humour. What they appear to have done on this album is record a passable early 80’s heavy metal/ thrash soundtrack, popped to … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: SKANSKA MORED, WO FAT

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jason

SKANSKA MORED – Paths To Charon Small Stone Records Second album by this Swedish five-piece who meld 70’s rock with a latter day stoner rock vibe. Vocalist Janne Bengtsson is one of ths stars of the album as he can … Continue reading →

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ESCAPE – Unbreakable

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jason

Z Records A new band, although guitarist Vince O’Regan is involved and has appeared on albums from Eden and Legion amongst others. On vocals is a new name Stevie K who has a strong, melodic vocal and … Continue reading →

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MYSTERY – The World Is A Game

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jason

Unicorn Digital Mystery were a bit of a mystery to me until I checked out the band members…a Michel St-Père on guitars and keyboards – no still none the wiser…and a certain Benoit David on vocals – … Continue reading →

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NIGHT RANGER – 24 Strings and a Drummer Acoustic

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Given their longevity and their reputation for a quality ballad, it is perhaps surprising that Night Ranger have waited so long to release an unplugged album. But with interest in them revived by last year’s excellent Growing Up … Continue reading →

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THE RECKONING – Need To Breathe

Posted on October 28, 2012 by david.wilson

Atlantic Records (Release Date – out now) Need To Breathe is the fourth album by The Reckoning and stateside it has already proved to be a massive hit clocking up No. 1 positions in both the Billboard rock … Continue reading →

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THE PROPHETS OF ADDICTION – Babylon Boulevard

Posted on October 28, 2012 by jason

Cargo Records The Prophets of Addiction’s debut album “Babylon Boulevard” is a dark and sleazy effort that sits somewhere between latter day Faster Pussycat and early Dogs D’amour. The album was self produced but mixed by ex- Ozzy Osbourne bassist … Continue reading →

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T & N – Slave To The Empire

Posted on October 27, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

earMUSIC 0208329ERE Okay, is it a tribute album or isn’t it? T & N would have you believe this offering should stand up in its own right. Dokken alumni George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and ‘Wild’ Mick Brown have assembled seven … Continue reading →

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LOVE & MONEY – The Devil’s Debt

Posted on October 26, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Vertical VERTCD096 Twenty years on, can Love & Money still cut it? Their re-grouping at the start of 2011 for a couple of Scottish gigs and tentative UK dates last autumn suggested a resounding ‘yes’. To hear that the band … Continue reading →

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JEFFERSON STARSHIP – Freedom At Point Zero

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jason

Rock Candy Records Formed from the ashes of West Coast band Jefferson Airplane in the early 70s, Jefferson Starship (later just Starship) kept that influence in their brand of hard rock and power pop. This album, originally released, saw a … Continue reading →

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RAINBOW – Reissues

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jason

On Stage (2CD) Long Live Rock’n’Roll (2CD) Universal Universal continue their excellent, if long overdue appraisal of the Rainbow catalogue, with the former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore producing some of the best and most classic hard rock to come … Continue reading →

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KIX – Live in Baltimore

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jason

(CD/DVD) Frontiers Originally formed in 1977, KIx released 6 albums between 1981 and 1996 and enjoyed a period of commercial success in the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s before splitting up in 1996. No surprise as the … Continue reading →

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LOUDNESS – Eve To Dawn

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Yiannis

FROSTBYTE – Out Now There are certain songs that will forever stay in my memory as they have been instrumental in helping shape my personality and musical tastes as a young teenager. One such song was “Heavy Chains” – a … Continue reading →

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CASTLE – Blacklands

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Yiannis

VAN RECORDS – Out Now No one can deny that the 70s has been probably the most important decade in the history of Rock as the sound and style that was developed during this period continues to influence Rock and … Continue reading →

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ELUVEITIE – The Early Years

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Yiannis

NUCLEAR BLAST – Out Now It was only eight months ago that Folk Deathsters Eluveitie presented the world with their 5th studio album “Helvetios” and there is yet another with their name on the sleeve being released. As the title … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: THEN JERICO, WALKING WITH KINGS, STORMZONE

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jason

Audio Porn – Jezebel’s Kiss (JK Records) Audio Porn is the Hard-Rock project formed by singer / songwriter Azriel St. Michael and drummer Byron Black, both former Jezebels Kiss members, and Hydrogyn guitarist/producer Jeff Westlake. The songs are melodic, but … Continue reading →

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JOE STUMP – Revenge of the Shredlord

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com Joe Stump burst onto the guitar instrumental scene in 1993, producing ripping guitar work in the vein of Yngwie Malmsteen. He has continued to be uncompromising in his work over the years and has been classified as … Continue reading →

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TESTAMENT – Dark Roots Of Earth

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jason

Testament is a band that requires no introduction, being engraved in Bay Area thrash folklore in the 80’s. The band returned from oblivion to blow everyone away with “Formation of damnation” a few years back. “Dark roots of earth” continues … Continue reading →