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Upcoming Gigs & Albums
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Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK – Sub 89, Reading, 15 November 2024
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Gig review: SUZI QUATRO – London Palladium, 13 November 2024
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Gig review: HRH XVII, Great Yarmouth, 7-9 November 2024
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Gig review: WHEN RIVERS MEET, CHANTEL MCGREGOR, XANDER AND THE PEACE PIRATES – Dingwalls, London, 7 November 2024
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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 6 November 2024
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Gig review: ELLES BAILEY- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 2 November 2024
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Featured Album Reviews
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Album review: PAUL RODGERS – The Royal Sessions
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Album review : ALBERT CUMMINGS – Strong
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Album review: FIND ME – Lightning In A Bottle
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Album review: VARIOUS – New Wave of Classic Rock Vol 1
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Album review : BLUE OYSTER CULT – 50th Anniversary Live : Second Night (2CDs+DVD)
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Album review: THE LIVESAYS – Hold On…Life Is Calling
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Category Archives: NEWS
BAND OF FRIENDS live shows
BAND OF FRIENDS, ‘live’! A celebration of Rory Gallagher’ music The Band Of Friends is not a tribute to Rory, more of a celebration of his life and music. Rory’s music reached a massive audience from Norway to Spain, from … Continue reading
RAINBOW re-issues due in November
Rainbow are set to release Deluxe Reissues of On Stage and Long Live Rock N’ Roll this November. Rainbow, lead by the guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, became synonymous with some of the most well regarded and popular charting Rock songs of … Continue reading
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Tagged classic rock, Long Live Rock 'N' Roll, On Stage, Rainbow, re-issues, Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio
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THE BEACH BOYS live DVD due Nov 26th
For music fans raised on the harmonies and melodies that defined a generation, THE BEACH BOYS’ 50th Anniversary was celebrated with an album featuring all new material and a special 75 date world tour. THE BEACH BOYS played to … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, live DVD, Mike Love, The Beach Boys
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LONELY THE BRAVE single
Lonely The Brave are a five piece epic-rock act from Cambridge, England. In 2010, Dan P Carter liked a simple demo recording from the band so much that he invited them to perform 4 tracks live for his Radio 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Listening Post, NEWS
Tagged Dinosaurs, Lonely The Brave, Radio 1 Rock Show, Soundcloud
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JEFF LYNNE – Long Wave
Frontiers www.frontiers.it Nothing for years and then along comes a re-recorded best of E.L.O. and a solo album from Jeff Lynne on the same day. “Long Wave” is titled in tribute to the old radio shows that … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Books, Festivals & Large Events
Tagged ELO, Frontiers, Jeff Lynne, Long Wave
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THIN LIZZY ANNOUNCE ‘FAREWELL’ TO TOURING & NEW ALBUM
After a very successful 2 year run with the current line up. Thin Lizzy have made a decision to not release a new album under the Thin Lizzy name. Scott Gorham “Out of respect to Phil Lynott and the legacy … Continue reading
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Tagged Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy
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ERIC CLAPTON ‘Slowhand’ deluxe re-issue
POLYDOR RECORDS & UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL MARK THE 35th ANNIVERSARY OF ERIC CLAPTON’S “SLOWHAND” WITH MULTI-FORMAT RELEASE FOR 26th NOVEMBER 2012 Eric Clapton has been in the spotlight for close on fifty years and the portrait of his artistry … Continue reading
ALICE COOPER Old School special edition set
Alice Cooper’s Old School: 1964–1974 Special Editionis the incredible true story of the Alice Cooper group. A career-spanning 4CD and eAlbum set taking you inside one of rock’s great bands in a unique full-length school yearbook and an array of … Continue reading
KISS release 2 new tracks from their new album Monster
KISS have released two tracks from upcoming album Monster. Listen to Long Way Down and All For the Love of Rock & Roll below. Fans are expecting great things after the success of 2009′s Sonic Boom – the record they … Continue reading
DEKE LEONARD’s ICEBERG & 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival
Mon 15th October 2012 Special 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival/Bulls Head, Barnes SW13 8pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmEq8oicKuc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvg3zpTu1o Steve Miller with Greg Douglas on slide A one off opportunity to see the best of the West Coast in Barnes. The Monterey … Continue reading
MAGNUM’S new album is a chart hit
BRITISH MELODIC ROCK LEGENDS’ ‘ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY’ ALBUM IN AT # 43 IN UK ALBUM CHART, # 3 IN ROCK CHART & #5 IN INDIE CHART*** ‘On The 13th Day’, the eighteenth studio album from hugely influential British melodic … Continue reading
YOU ME AT SIX new book out now
YOU ME AT SIX – NEVER HOLD AN UNDERDOG DOWN BY NEIL DANIELS PUBLISHED BY INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRESS Since forming in Surrey in 2004, You Me At Six have become one of the most revered and popular alternative rock bands … Continue reading
CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news
It has been an extremely busy time for Clive Nolan and musicians involved in his latest project ‘Alchemy’. The first recordings have begun and the double CD album is due to be out in Spring 2013. This release will, however, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcheny, Arena, Clive Nolan, Metal Mind Productions, Pendragon, prog rock
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ELO and Jeff Lynne night on BBC4 Friday October 5th
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
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Tagged BBC4, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Paul McArtney, Richard Tandy, Ringo Starr, Traveling Wilburys
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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS release double A side on 5th Nov
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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Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, single release
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CHRIS SINGLETON news
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
HRH AOR announces first eighteen acts
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
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SNAKECHARMER sign to Frontiers
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
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Tagged Cannata, Chris Ousey, James Christian, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Seventh Key, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake, Work Of Art
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Guilfest ceases to trade
“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
MARS HOLLOW live album release
“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
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Tagged Mars Hollow, prog rock, Yes
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WOLFSBANE add two UK dates
***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
IT BITES new video and UK dates
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
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Tagged Cartoon Graveyard, Frost*, Inside Out, It Bites, Map of the Past
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THEN JERICO return!
‘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
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Tagged Mark Shaw, The Big Area, Then Jerico
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BLACKBURNER album featuring WILLIAM SHATNER
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
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Tagged Billy Sherwood, Blackburner, Chris Squire, Star Trek, William Shatner, Yes
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We Will Rock You Gets Special 10th Anniversary Edition Cast Soundtrack
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
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Tagged Ben Elton, Brian May, EMI, musical, Queen, Roger Taylor, We Will Rock You, West End
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