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Album Review – LORD – Digital Lies

Posted on May 5, 2013 by david.wilson

Dominus Records (Release date – out now) Lord started out life as Dungeon in the depths of the Australian outback. They relocated to Sydney and had a successful career, releasing 9 albums and finding an audience across Australia and beyond, … Continue reading →

Album review – MICHAEL SHEPHERD BAND – II

Posted on May 5, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release (Release date – out now) There aren’t many rock bands from Luxembourg that spring to mind, in fact the Michael Shepherd Band could well be the first I have heard of. The band have been together for a … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRUCKER DIABLO – Songs Of Iron

Posted on April 29, 2013 by david.wilson

Ripple Music [Release date – 13.05.13] Back in December 2011 Trucker Diablo’s first album ‘The Devil Rhythm’ dropped onto my door mat ripe for review. After listening to said disc my one issue with the album was that it had … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE HYPER ACTIVES – Rock n’ Roll Lives Again

Posted on April 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release (Release date – out now) This is an aptly named band as the rocking punk they produce is indeed hyperactive. These crazy Swedes have been together for 5 years and this is their debut album, it has actually … Continue reading →

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Album review: DESTROY SHE SAID – Down And Dirty

Posted on April 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Bad Reputation ( Release date – 25.05.13) This is the debut album from Destroy She Said, a Melbourne based five piece who like to rock! Low down and dirty hard rock is the band’s forte, blending together elements of AC/DC, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BREED 77 – The Evil Inside

Posted on April 16, 2013 by david.wilson

Frostmetal (Release date – out now) Breed 77 have always been an interesting band, mixing heavy, post grunge riffs with a bit of latin flair to produce a unique sound. This album is the band’s first in three … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE RESISTANCE – Scars

Posted on April 16, 2013 by david.wilson

earMUSIC [Release Date – 10.05.13] What is heavy music ? A One Direction fan may consider Bon Jovi heavy, whereas a Bon Jovi fan may consider Iron Maiden heavy. He or she in turn may consider Slayer heavy, but what about … Continue reading →

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Album Review: THE BURNING OF ROME – With Us

Posted on April 8, 2013 by david.wilson

Surfdog Records (Release date – out now) Every now and again when rock and metal all gets a bit much for a busy reviewer it’s nice to find something a bit more laid back and poppy to lighten the mood. … Continue reading →

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Album review: KARELIA – Golden Decadance

Posted on April 8, 2013 by david.wilson

Rocksector Records (Release date 15.04.13) Karelia, so I have just discovered, is a region between Finland and Russia, it also happens to be the name of a group of French rockers with a new album on their hands. The album … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DEVIL TO PAY – Fate Is Your Muse

Posted on April 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Ripple Music (Release date 09.04.13) ‘Fate Is Your Muse’ is the fourth album by Indianapolis rockers, Devil To Pay. The band formed ten years ago and have honed their sound over this period transforming into a heavy, eight legged monster … Continue reading →

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Album review: NO BRAGGING RIGHTS – Cycles

Posted on March 18, 2013 by david.wilson

Good Fight (Release date – 28.03.13) Southern Californian five piece, No Bragging Rights, have been around since 2006 and this is album number two. The band master in hardcore punk with a metal edge coupled with vitriolic … Continue reading →

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CD/DVD review: Jethro Tull,The Who,Deep Purple

Posted on February 20, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Jethro Tull - Nothing Is Easy: Live At the Isle Of Wight 1970

Salvo Sound And Vision [Release date 04.03.13] Whilst there is nothing new about these reissues, they bring together the CD and DVD version of the gig in one well-priced package. Two classic Isle Of Wight gigs reflect the rise and … Continue reading →

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DEACON BLUE – Reissues – CD and DVD

Posted on November 28, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

(Edsel) The first thing to say about these reissues: this is how it should be done. Reissuing the original albums with just a handful of bonus tracks wouldn’t suit Edsel and they have really come up trumps. In some cases, … Continue reading →

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – Afterglow

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Mascot Records (Release date 29.10.12) ‘Afterglow’ is essentially is a Glenn Hughes solo album given extra impetus and depth by the band. Hughes claims to record in three’s, so we can probably assume this might be the end of the … Continue reading →

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DEEP PURPLE Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Rock (Release date: 1.10.12) Much is being made of this album with an almost predictable special pack courtesy of ‘Classic Rock’ and no doubt the inevitable 8 out of 10 stars in that magazine’s review section. The question most … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARILLION – Sounds That Can’t Be Made

Posted on September 12, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

earMUSIC (Release date 17.09.12) It appears that there have been a few last minute hitches with the new Marillion album, it failed to hit the reviewer’s inbox before the band’s tour and before they started selling it. For a band … Continue reading →

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CROSBY STILLS & NASH – CSN 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

ADA Global (2-CD & DVD) Frankly, these guys deserve a medal for simply being alive. Many succumbed to the excesses that followed the ‘summer of love’ and survivors don’t come much more battle hardened than David Crosby, Stephen Stills and … Continue reading →