Tag Archives: Neil Murray

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, London,14 May 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by david.wilson

Progressively Snakecharmer are leaving behind their origins, celebrating old-school Whitesnake, in the same way Black Star Riders are laying aside the ghost of Thin Lizzy. Four years after the release of their excellent self-titled and self-penned album, this was my … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 14 May 2017, Adam Wakeman, blues rock, Chris Ousey, classic rock, gig, Harry James, Islington Academy, Knock Out Kaine, London, Neil Murray, Rebecca Downes, Simon McBride, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Album review: JON LORD – Reissues (Gemini Suite/Before I Forget)

Posted on February 21, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Gemini Suite [Release date 09.12.16] Before I Forget [Release date 27.01.17] It is perhaps sometimes overlooked, but Jon Lord left a quiet legacy of solo albums even though for most of his career he laboured in the gargantuan shadow of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Reissues | Tagged ALBERT LEE, album, Bad Company, Before I Forget, Bernie Marsden, Deep Purple, Gemini Suite, Jon Lord, Neil Murray, reissue, review, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Album review: EMPIRE – Hypnotica (+3)

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jason

Pride & Joy Music [Release date 24.02.17] Pride & Joy Music are set to re-release Empire’s four albums throughout 2017 and start off with the band’s debut album ‘Hypnotica’, originally released back in 2001. Empire were formed by guitarist Rolf Munkes (Majesty/Razorback/Crematory) … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, Don Airey, Empire, guitars, Hypnotica, Lance King, Mark Boals, metal, Neil Murray, Pride and Joy, re-issue, review, rock, Rolf Munkes | Leave a comment

Album review: HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Capture The Sun

Posted on December 22, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Deadline/Cleopatra [Release date 07.10.16] French multi-instrumentalist Steph Honde released a debut album in 2014 with Paul D’ianno and Vinny Appice in the ranks and ‘Capture The Sun’ continues the tradition. Albums that feature a roster of name artists – legends … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, Capture The Sun, classic rock, Craig Goldy, Danko Jones, hard rock, Hollywood Monsters, Jenny Haan, Neil Murray, review, Steph Honde, Tim Bogert, Tracy G, Vinny Appice | Leave a comment

Album review: BONEYARD DOG – Bluesbound Train

Posted on October 24, 2016 by jason

AOR Heaven [Release date 25.11.16] Boneyard Dog maybe a new band but they have an impressive pedigree (no more dog puns honest!), in that the core duo of singer Rob Mancini (Hotwire/Crush) and guitarist Davy Kerrigan, are joined by drummer … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, AOR Heaven, blues, Bluesbound Train, Boneyard Dog, classic rock, Davey Kerrigan, Neil Murray, review, Rob Mancini, rock, Ron Wikso, Tony Carey | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, 13 November 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by andynathan

None of us knew it at the time, but Snakecharmer’s winter tour, including this London date, proved to be Micky Moody’s farewell to the band, leaving them in a state of flux. On the night however it was a night … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bad Touch, blues rock, Chris Ousey, gig, hard rock, Harry James, Islington Academy, Laurie Wisefield, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Book review: Sail Away Whitesnake’s Fantastic Voyage by Martin Popoff

Posted on March 7, 2015 by jason

Soundcheck Books www.soundcheckbooks.co.uk Martin Popoff has written a few books in his time, this is his 45th, and this one covers Whitesnake up to and including their hair metal years. The author has some interesting insight from recent interviews with … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged Adrian Vadenburg, Bernie Marsden, book, classic, John Kalodner, John Sykes, Jon Lord, Martin Popoff, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, rock, Sail Away Whitesnake's Fantastic Voyage, Soundcheck Books, Steve Via, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Album review: WHITESNAKE – Live In ’84 Back To The Bone

Posted on October 11, 2014 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it [Released 07.11.14] Here’s a song for ya. 1984 was a good year for British rock music – and is surely epitomised by Whitesnake’s Slide It In. OK, I’m biased, possibly, but Slide It In is by far my … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged 1984, album, Back to the Bone, classic rock, Cozy Powell, David Coverdale, hard rock, John Sykes, Jon Lord, live, Live In '84, Neil Murray, review, Tokyo, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 July 2014

Posted on July 14, 2014 by andynathan

Raw Glory - Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 July 2014

Much like the lovingly recrafted Islington Assembly Hall where this gig took place, Snakecharmer are an example of how to reimagine a vintage classic and create something new. The classic rock ‘supergroup’, boasting respected alumni from the likes of Whitesnake, … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPACE ELEVATOR – S/t plus interview with the Duchess

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jason

DY Music www.spaceelevatoronline.com [Released March 2014] Debut album by a band formed by guitarist David Young, who plays in the West End musical ‘We Will Rock You’ house band along with female vocalist called the Duchess. The band is completed … Continue reading →

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Album review: REUBEN ARCHER’S PERSONAL SIN

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jason

Toxic Arrow [Release date 19.08.13] Reuben Archer has been around the block enough times to know every doorhole, boozer and bookie by heart. The current (and previous) vocalist with hard rockers Stampede is also fronting up the Paul Raymond Project … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, Dave Meniketti, Harry James, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Lionheart, Luke Morley, Neil Murray, Paul Quinn, Paul Raymond, Personal Sin, Reuben Archer, review, rock, Stampede, Wild Horses | Leave a comment

Gig Review: SNAKECHARMER, Islington Assembly Hall, 23 February 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by andynathan

Here’s a turn up for the books. When Snakecharmer first formed as Monsters of British Rock there was some cynicism at the latest version of ex- Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray once again reliving the days of what … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Chris Ousey.Harry James, hard rock, Heartland, Home, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

SNAKECHARMER Interview – January 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jason

Snakecharmer release their self-titled debut album through Frontiers this month. The band’s line-up includes former Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, vocalist Chris Ousey (Heartland) and Ozzy/Headspace keyboards player Adam Wakeman. The line-up is completed by Magnum/Thunder drummer Harry … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Adam Wakeman, Bernie Marsden, Chris Ousey, Harry James, Headspace, Heartland, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Queen, Snakecharmer, Thunder, We Will Rock You, Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash | 1 Comment

SNAKECHARMER – Snakecharmer

Posted on December 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

(Frontiers Records) Release date 21.01.13 It’s unusual when a ‘superband’ is greater than its constituent parts. But, if anything, Micky Moody and Neil Murray have created a wonderful vehicle – at last – for Chris Ousey (Heartland, Virginia Wolf ). His … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged Adam Wakeman, album, blues, Chris Ousey, Harry James, Heartland, Home, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash | 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 →