Tag Archives: Metallica

Gig review: APOCALYPTICA – SWG3, Glasgow, 3 October 2024

Posted on October 11, 2024 by david.wilson
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Many years ago I attended a guitar masterclass with the legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Giltrap. It was just one man with an acoustic guitar, but the sound and sheer ferocity of riffage he managed to extract from his poor, tortured acoustic … Continue reading →

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Album review : VENOM – Live From The Hammersmith Odeon (CD/DVD Deluxe Digipak)

Posted on October 28, 2023 by brianmc
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Cherry Red [Release date : 27.10.23] Formed in England’s industrial North East in 1979, there was none heavier, none more extreme and indeed none more influential in the heavy metal genre than Venom. The band’s reputation was born out of … Continue reading →

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Livestream review: METALLICA, AT&T Arena, Arlington, Texas, 18 & 20 August 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Davoski
Livestream review: METALLICA, AT&T Arena, Arlington, Texas, 18 & 20 August 2023

A unique double-header even in the storied history of thrash trailblazers, Metallica: a live-to-cinemas feed of their two Arlington, Texas shows 48 hours apart, featuring two entirely different sets. The idea of beaming gigs to remote venues is not new … Continue reading →

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Album review : ONE DESIRE – Live With The Shadow Orchestra

Posted on April 14, 2023 by brianmc
ONE DESIRE – Live With The Shadow Orchestra

Frontiers [release date 21.04.23] Rising Finnish band, One Desire return with a live album. What is it with rock/ metal bands and orchestras? The ambition to match up the two has been realised regularly ever since most of us can … Continue reading →

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Album review: KILLER – Hellfire (And The Best of Killer) 2 CD Edition

Posted on April 1, 2023 by brianmc
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Cherry Red/HNE [Release date: 21.03.23] Belgium: 1980 : 3 respected, experienced, died in the wool rock musicians split with their long time bands, and get together to share a different musical destiny. Paul “Shorty” Van Camp, “Fat Leo” and “Spooky” … Continue reading →

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News: METALLICA, POWER WOLF, KHYMERA (December 2022)

Posted on November 29, 2022 by jason

Ace Frehley is finishing off his new album for a planned release in early 2023. The Balladmongrels is a new band featuring Dogs D’amour frontman Tyla J. Pallas and  singer songwriter Matty James Cassidy. Their debut album, ‘Trouble’, is set … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAVEN – Rock Until You Drop (the 4CD Over The Top Edition)

Posted on May 24, 2022 by brianmc
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Cherry Red/Sanctuary [release date : 27.05.22] Raven, the legendary heavy metal band from England’s industrial North East, have the perfect resume. They have recorded for six different labels (and never been without one) including major and major-ish imprints like Atlantic, … Continue reading →

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Album review : CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – Sleeping Martyr: 2000-2005 (3 CD digipack)

Posted on November 25, 2021 by brianmc
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Cherry Red [Release date 26.11.21] The Sleeping Martyr digipak is a cleverly selected three album package from one of the world’s coolest metal bands, Corrosion Of Conformity. All three – America’s Volume Dealer (2000), Live Volume (2001) and In The … Continue reading →

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EP review: OBSESA – Let In The Light

Posted on December 31, 2020 by jason
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OBSESA [Release date 26.12.20] Obsesa formed in 2017 in Bury St Edmunds (Vocals/Guitar: Jason Smith, Guitar: Adam Ingram, Bass: Matt Cooper, Drums: Pete Hutchins) have come out swinging and bludgeoning on their debut ep ‘Let In The Light’. Three tracks … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAVEN – Metal City

Posted on August 15, 2020 by jason
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SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 18.09.20] Athletic Rock legends Raven, long associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, issue their new album (their fourteenth) and what a blistering revelation it is too. While 2015’s Extermination was universally well received, a … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAVEN – Reissues

Posted on May 23, 2017 by jason
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Dissonance Productions [Release date 02.06.17] Formed in the mid 70s by brothers John and Mark Gallagher, initially with twin guitars and progressive rock leanings, Settling as a threesome, with drummer Rob Wacko Hunter, Raven were an integral part of the … Continue reading →

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Interview: DIGGETH

Posted on May 8, 2017 by jason

Some bands, regardless of how big they are, what size venue they are playing or how many albums they have released just manage to grab you straight away with hard, punchy, instantly memorable rock tunes. When I wandered into Hastings’ … Continue reading →

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Gig review: AVENGED SEVENFOLD – Hydro, Glasgow, 10 January 2017

Posted on January 11, 2017 by david.wilson
AVENGED SEVENFOLD – Hydro, Glasgow, 10 January 2017

Classic rockers are a dying breed. A number of big names passed away in 2016 and with so many of the classic rock fraternity now more likely to pick up their bus pass than jump on a tour bus it … Continue reading →

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Album review: METALLICA – Hardwired…To Self- Destruct

Posted on December 5, 2016 by david.wilson
METALLICA – Hardwired…To Self- Destruct

Blackened Records [Release date 28.11.16] Before I plunge into a review of Metallica’s latest opus I would like to offer up a cautionary tale to all aspiring bands, be afraid…. Once upon a time there were two snotty nosed teens … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TRUCKER DIABLO, SCREAMING EAGLES, MASSIVE WAGONS – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 April 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by david.wilson
TRUCKER DIABLO, SCREAMING EAGLES, MASSIVE WAGONS – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 April 2016

Tonight’s gig was a showcase for the musical talent on the roster of Off Yer Rocka Records, the label of the HRH franchise and home of some of the finest up and coming bands in the UK.  The bands were … Continue reading →

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Album review: IMMENSION – In Vain

Posted on August 16, 2015 by david.wilson
IMMENSION – In Vain

Self Release (Release date 15.06.15) Hailing from the steeltown of Sheffield seems somewhat apt as Immension are all about the metal. The trio sound as if they have been raised on a diet of Metallica, Trivium and In Flames to … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

Posted on September 23, 2014 by david.wilson
DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

    Rocksector Records [Release date – 03.11.14] Die No More are a band that are causing a bit of a buzz at the moment. A lot of positive comments have been made and with the release of this, their … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLASTED, LOST GRAVITY, ANOTHER DEAD HERO, BRYAN ADAMS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by david.wilson
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      BLASTED – Curtain Call Self Release  [Release date - Out Now] Blasted are a foursome from Switzerland who formed in 2006. They claim influences from Pantera and Lamb of God and aim to be ‘metal’ as well … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE KILLERHERTZ – A Killer Anthem

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson
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Mighty Music [Release date 26.05.14] Think Danish rock and Lars Ulrich and Volbeat no doubt spring to mind. The Killerhertz are hoping to be the next Danish band to make a breakthrough with this their debut album.  The members have … Continue reading →

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Album review: DRIVING MRS SATAN – Popscotch

Posted on January 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
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www.drivingmrssatan.com Does the world need an album of metal covers by acts like Helloween, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Anthrax, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Slayer and Faith No More? You might not think so, but when it’s something as unique as Popscotch, by … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with ROBERT ORTIZ (ESCAPE THE FATE)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jason

Jasmine Ritchie pops a few questions to drummer Robert Ortiz of Escape The Fate following their recent appearance at Download. They are back in the UK for the Vans Warped date at Alexandra Palace on 16th November and are set … 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
Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple

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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If You Like Metallica… by Mike McPadden

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jason

Backbeat Books www.backbeatbooks.com A book that does what it says on the tin in that it recommends music, along with books and films, you may enjoy as a fan of Metallica. A book like this you’d think would be fairly … Continue reading →

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Backstage Hero interview with author NEIL DANIELS

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jason

Author Neil Daniels has just had his lastest book ‘Metallica – The Early Years and the Rise of Metal’ published by Independent Music Press. Read on… Book review What are you currently up to writing wise? Well, at the minute … Continue reading →

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Metallica: The Early Years and the Rise of Metal by Neil Daniels

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jason

Independent Music Press 2012 www.impbook.com Oh no not another book on Metallica I hear you groan but this one has two things going its favour – it concentrates on the early years and as it is unauthorised has some honest … Continue reading →

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