Tag Archives: rock

Album review: BLACK BEAR KISS – Black Bear Kiss (and album launch – 3 March 2023)

Posted on March 10, 2023 by jason
Black Bear Kiss

[Release date 03.03.23] Black Bear Kiss are a 4 piece upbeat rock band, who formed in 2016 by long term collaborators and good friends Rob Jones (guitar) and Chris Leech (vocals), with drummer Chris Bagnall and bassist Rich Sach coming … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE COLD STARES – Voices

Posted on March 8, 2023 by jason
The Cold Stares – Voices

Mascot Records [Release date 10.03.23] This album comprising of 13 tracks was recorded almost entirely over the course of just two days with producer/engineer/mixer Mark Needham (Taj Mahal, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Walk the Moon, Fleetwood Mac), the album stands … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THOSE DAMN CROWS – Islington Assembly Hall, London – 24th February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by david.wilson
THOSE DAMN CROWS – Islington Assembly Hall, London – 24th February 2023

The Assembly Hall had a celebratory atmosphere about the place and a keen sense of anticipation was in the air ahead of Those Damn Crows. Support came from fellow Welsh rockers, James And The Cold Gun who helped to bubble … Continue reading →

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News: WHITESNAKE, POWER QUEST, DEMON (March 2023)

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jason

Bryan Adams has finished work on his latest album which is due for release later this year or early 2024. The Alarm release their latest album ‘Forwards’ on June 2. The title track and ‘Next’ have been released ahead of … Continue reading →

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Album review: D’ERCOLE – Mass Formation

Posted on February 25, 2023 by jason
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Rock Company Records [Release date 03.03.23] Back again with album number nine from D’Ercole who feature Damian D’Ercole (bass, guitars), Phil Vincent (vocals, guitars, keys) and B.F. D’Ercole (drums). They are a prolific bunch, although that is no surprise as … Continue reading →

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Album review: LOVEBITES – Judgement Day

Posted on February 16, 2023 by david.wilson
LOVEBITES - Judgement Day

JPU Records [Release date 24.02.23] I first became aware of Lovebites a few years back when they opened for Dragonforce. Not knowing the band’s musical leanings, I was very surprised that night at their blend of power and thrash metal … Continue reading →

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Album review: PROGedia – Dioscuri

Posted on February 7, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
PROGedia - Dioscuri

R&S Records [Release date: 24.03.23 - Digital 24.04.23 - Physical] If you want a great groove to start the New Year, head this way.  Fed Conti is an Italian producer and multi instrumentalist and his latest project is quite wonderful. … Continue reading →

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Single review: LETITIA GEORGE – Don’t Stop Me From Loving You

Posted on February 6, 2023 by petefeenstra
LETITIA GEORGE – Don’t Stop Me From Loving You

Jig-Saw Music Ltd  [Release date 19.12.22] ‘Don’t Stop Me From Loving You’ is the kind of climactic outing that might have appealed to Dusty Springfield all those years ago and if nothing else confirms the durability of a soulful ballad. And yet … Continue reading →

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Album review: JARROD DICKENSON – Big Talk

Posted on February 3, 2023 by jason
JARROD DICKENSON - Big Talk

 Website [Release date 03.02.23] After a major label deal-gone-bad and Covid complications left him with a life-long medical condition, Jarrod Dickenson comes out fighting with ‘Big Talk’, an album full of classy melodies and lyrics. The album features Jano Rix (The … Continue reading →

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News: GLEN MATLOCK, SAXON, GRAND DESIGN (February 2023)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by jason
GRAHAM BONNET BAND - The Tivoli, Buckley, 24 August 2018

Angel release their new album ‘Once Upon A Time’, via Cleopatra Records on April 21. Babylon A.D. release ‘Live Lightning’ via Perris Records on March 17. Elles Bailey releases an expanded version of her ‘Shining in The Half Light’ album on 17 March. The expanded version includes … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE NEVERLAND EXPRESS + CALEB JOHNSON – Paradise Found: Bat Out Of Hell Reignited

Posted on January 27, 2023 by jason
The Neverland Express and Caleb Johnson

Deko Entertainment [Release date 27.01.23] A reworking of the classic Meat Loaf album ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, based on the live version Meat Loaf’s band the Neverland Express performed with the much missed frontman. Band leader and former Anthrax guitarist … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOM ADAMSON BAND – Old View Of The New World

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alanjones
TOM ADAMSON BAND

Blue Build Records  -  [Release date: 20.12.22] Tom Adamson is a Scottish-born multi-instrumentalist who has played alongside and supported a diverse number of top-line acts including Sister Sledge, Supergrass, Toploader, Johnny Dankworth & Cleo Laine and er, John Barrowman. This … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHRIS ROSANDER – The Monster Inside

Posted on January 22, 2023 by jason
chris rosander the monster inside

Pride & Joy Music [Release date 17.02.23] Chris Rosander released his debut album ‘King Of Hearts’ in 2020 on the now defunct AOR Heaven. As the pandemic put paid to any live plans, Chris Rosander started work on making more … Continue reading →

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Album review: CASEY MAUNDER – Until Your Heart Stops Beating

Posted on January 21, 2023 by jason
CASEY MAUNDER - Until Your Heart Stops Beating

Website Once again the musical hand of fate plays a blinder as Casey Maunder sent his debut album in for possible review and boy is it a good one! Casey plays all the guitars, vocals, bass, keys and wrote all … Continue reading →

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Album review: JD SIMO TRIO – Songs From The House Of Grease

Posted on January 14, 2023 by brianmc
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Crows Feet Records [release date: 13.01.23] An album of cover versions is always a risk. But the concept is no stranger to JD Simo. This is the guitarist chosen by renowned Film Director, Baz Luhrman to play all the guitar … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEWOLFF – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Thursday 5 January 2023

Posted on January 10, 2023 by jason
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New Album – Love, Death & In Between (Album Launch Party Gig) GRTR! has been trumpeting the extraordinarily versatile southern rock, psychedelic/blues uber-combo, DeWolff, for years now and they have really excelled themselves with their new album, “Love, Death & … Continue reading →

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Album review: KING KRAKEN – MCLXXX

Posted on January 4, 2023 by jason
KING KRAKEN - MCLXXX

 Website [Release date 27.01.23] King Kraken are a 5 five piece from South Wales, formed in September 2018, who are taking the metal scene by storm, festival by festival, gig by gig. Their new album entitled ‘MCLXXX’ is just about … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SKERRYVORE AND MANRAN – Albert Hall, Stirling – 29th December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by david.wilson
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This gig was another that felt a bit like being an extra in an episode of Dr Who, you know it’s 2022 but you are handing over a ticket for a show in 2020! Yup, this show has been hit … Continue reading →

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News: MR BIG, TREVOR RABIN, PINK FLOYD (January 2023)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by jason
Fleetwood Mac - Manchester Phones 4U Arena, 1 October 2013

A.C.T. release a new six song EP ‘Falling’ on March 3. Bryan Adams releases a live version of his 2022 Royal Albert Show, where he played all of his ‘Cuts Like A Knife’ album, on February 3. MVD Marquee Collection … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GUN – Barrowlands, Glasgow – 10th Dec 2022

Posted on December 28, 2022 by david.wilson

Christmas comes but once a year and you can be sure that there will be a date with Gun at the Barra’s with the same regularity. This annual event has now become part of many a Christmas schedule in the … Continue reading →

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Album review: URIAH HEEP – Sweet Freedom, Return To Fantasy (vinyl reissues)

Posted on December 23, 2022 by jason
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BMG [Release date  20.01.23] BMG continue their marvellous reissue campaign, and these heavyweight discs not only feel and look as good as they sound, but fit in perfectly with the current trend for some quality vinyl. Prog legends Uriah Heep … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALTER BRIDGE – 02 Arena, London, 12 December 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Davoski
ALTER BRIDGE – 02 Arena, London, 12 December 2022

A combination of bitter weather and transport snarl ups meant I missed opening act and Wolfgang Van Halen’s current project, Mammoth WVH. I was, however, in plenty of time to see Halestorm’s fiery, combative set. Plenty of others were too. … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: LITTLE LORE, BROTHER FIRETRIBE, KING CUJO

Posted on December 20, 2022 by jason
Little Lore - Birds

LITTLE LORE Birds ‘Birds’ is the latest single from Little Lore, the alter-ego of London-based Americana singer-storyteller Tricia Duffy. She is joined on this song by Oli Deakin who adds the instrumental backing. Little Lore: “I wrote ‘Birds’ at a friend’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STAR BAND – Live at the Greek 2019

Posted on December 18, 2022 by jason
Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band – ‘Live at the Greek 2019’

BFD [Release date 25.11.22] When you are the most famous drummer on the planet and want to tour, there really is a who’s who of musicians in your little black book to call upon.  Having first started playing with his … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOHN OTWAY – Face Bar, Reading, Thursday 15 December 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jason
John Otway, Odeon Leicester Square, London, 7 October 2012

This time last year when penning my John  Otway gig I noted… “Welcome to the Brave New World/1984 as this was the first gig I was asked to show my covid pass. Sign of the times but if it keeps … Continue reading →

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