Tag Archives: Rush

Album review: AUDIO NATION – Wait It Out

Posted on July 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - Out now] Audio Nation was founded in 2012 in Reykjavik, Iceland (one of my old haunts) by Gulli Falk and Gisli. They cite influences from Alice in Chains and Rush among others. ‘Wait It Out’ … Continue reading →

Album review: THE MANIC SHINE – Let Go Or Be Dragged

Posted on December 16, 2013 by petefeenstra

The Animal Farm – [Release date: 27.01.14] It’s rare to hear an album crammed full of original ideas, great playing, a subtle production and crossover rock songs with real commercial potential. The aptly named The Manic Shine is a powerful … Continue reading →

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Single review: JOSH TAERK – Casie

Posted on November 26, 2013 by petefeenstra

Josh Taerk, aircheck (Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 26 November 2013) Misty Creek Records [Release Date 9.12.13] We live in the age of the self expressive singer songwriter, whose hegemony of the air waves must make the more enduring folkies … Continue reading →

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Album review: SUNS OF STONE – Suns Of Stone

Posted on October 25, 2013 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release Date: 24.05.13] Ottawa’s Suns of Stone are a classic rock band with bluesy influences. They cross over from Bad Company at their best to The Black Crows, with occasional Purple influences that extend beyond the familiar title … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE COCHRANE – La La La: Variations On A Happy Song

Posted on August 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Spirit Compass Music [Release date 02.07.12] ‘La La La: Variations On a Happy Song’ is Canadian prog rock artist Steve Cochrane’s metaphorical meditations on the human condition. It’s a thematically linked suite spread over 9 tracks on which sharply contrasting … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALBANY DOWN – Not Over Yet

Posted on June 11, 2013 by petefeenstra

AD Recordings Ltd [Release date 8.04.13] Albany Down draw on deeply entrenched classic rock influences, contemporary production values and impressive song craft to suggest a bright future. The album title ‘Not Over Yet, could just as easily refer to rock … Continue reading →

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Album review: METHOD TO MADNESS – Guilty As Sin

Posted on June 4, 2013 by petefeenstra

Method To Madness [Release date 04.13] Method To Madness is an American prog metal band that proudly sticks to its task of producing a concept album with a preface, three acts and 15 tracks. The concept is about a policeman … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: RUSH – SECC, Glasgow, 30 May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Before this gig I mentioned to a colleague at work that I was going to see Rush and got met by a blank look, when I mentioned it was a near sell out at the SECC and the tickets were … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: RUSH, BERNIE MARSDEN, WAYSTED

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jason

Bernie MARSDEN – And About Time Too ***1/2 Look At Me Now ****1/2 Cherry Red Best known as a founder member of Whitesnake, and with Micky Moody one of the two guitarists during the band’s classic era, Marsden has had … Continue reading →

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RUSH – Clockwork Angels

Posted on July 15, 2012 by jason

Roadrunner [Release date 9 July 2012] The Canadian prog rockers’ 19th studio album, and long awaited too, it’s been a few years in production. In fact two tracks were released as radio / download singles 2 years ago, before last … Continue reading →

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RUSH – Clockwork Angels

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jason

I remember the first time I heard Rush. I was perusing my Dad’s phenomenal LP collection one day and stumbled upon Caress of Steel. For whatever reason the cover was striking to me- it was mystical, and having just read … Continue reading →

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Rush announce UK tour in May 2013

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jason

RUSH 2013 May 22nd – Manchester Arena May 24th – London, O2 Arena May 26th – Birmingham, LG Arena May 28th – Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena May 30th – Glasgow, SECC The band’s new album ‘Clockwork Angels’ is released on 11th … Continue reading →