Tag Archives: Slash

Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 2 – 28 July 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by david.wilson

Aaron Buchanan - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 2 - 28 July 2018

When the weather is already a little inclement, you’re tempting fate slightly when the first band of the day play their tracks “Hurricane” and “Thunder Child”, but that’s exactly what The Bad Flowers did. If the rain hadn’t woke everybody … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 28 July 2018, Aaron Buchanan, Alan Nimmo, Alterbridge, blues, Dan Reed Network, Day 2, Deep Purple, Ebbw Vale, funk, gig, Glenn Hughes, Heavens Basement, King King, metal, Myke Gray, Myles Kennedy, review, rock, Skin, Slash, South Wales, Steelhouse Festival, the Bad Flowers, Wales | Leave a comment

Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – Donington Park, 8-10 June 2018

Posted on June 17, 2018 by david.wilson

It was 30 years ago that I attended Donington for the first time for a Monsters of Rock festival (as it then was) that was summed up by the contemporary Kerrang! headline ‘The Triumph and the Tragedy’. A record crowd … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 2018, Axl Rose, Black Stone Cherry, Brent Smith, Donington Park, Download Festival, Greta Van Fleet, Guns 'N' Roses, Inglorious, metal, Monster Truck, Myke Gray, No Hot Ashes, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, Shinedown, Slash, Temperence Movement, The Struts, Thunder, Toby Jepson, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Quick plays: ORANGE OUTLAW, NEGACY, ARCHANGEL

Posted on August 30, 2015 by david.wilson

ORANGE OUTLAW Desert Wolf Self release [Release date 01.03.15] Album covers can be deceiving at times, going by the lone wolf in the desert I had this pegged as a stoner rock workout, how wrong could I be! Orange Outlaw … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Quick Plays | Tagged album, Alterbridge, Archangel, Desert Wolf, Dirkjan de Wit, Dutch, Flames Of Black Fire, Iron Maiden, Merciful Fate, metal, Michael Brady, Negacy, Orange Outlaw, prog, review, rock, Slash, Sven Cornelisson, Tampa, Thrash | Leave a comment

Gig review: A Week in Rock on the Riviera‏ – SLASH, ZZ TOP (5-9 July 2015)

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jason

Now, I know most of you are thinking that life on the French Riviera doesn’t suck, and in some ways, you’d be right. But if you’re a rock and blues junkie, this place is a cultural wasteland where some apocalyptic … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged beth Hart, blues, classic rock, French Riviera, gig, Lenny Kravitz, review, rock, Slash, Vintage Trouble, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 3, 14 June 2015

Posted on June 22, 2015 by david.wilson

For any classic rock fan the Sunday line up was not to be missed with Slash, Motley Crue, in their last UK festival appearance, and Kiss all ready to show the young guns how a festival set should be done. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 14 June 2015, Alterbridge, Backyard Babies, Billy Idol, Color Of Noise, Donington Park, Download, Download Festival, festival, Gene Simmons, gig, HEAT, Kiss, metal, Mick Mars, Motley Crue, Myles Kennedy, Nikki Sixx, Paul Stanley, review, rock, Slash, The Dead Daisies, Tommy Lee, Tremonti, Vince Neal, Von Hertzen Brothers, We Are Harlot | Leave a comment

DVD review: SLASH feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators – Live At The Roxy 25.9.14

Posted on June 10, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Armoury Records/Eagle Rock [Release date 15.06.15] Also available as 2-CD and Bluray Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Live At The Roxy finds Slash and pals onstage at the Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip shortly after the release of their … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged ALTER BRIDGE, Bluray, Conspirators, DVD, Guns 'N' Roses, hard rock, live, Live At The Roxy 25.9.14, Myles Kennedy, review, Slash, Velvet Revolver | Leave a comment

News: SLASH, GINGER WILDHEART, MOONSPELL – Monday 30 March 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jason

Genesis release ‘Genesis: 1983–1998’ vinyl box set on May 11th on Universal. Room Experience (who feature Pink Cream 69′s vocalist David Readman) release their self-titled album on Melodic Rock Records on May 22nd. Slash releases ‘Live at the Roxy 25.9.14′ … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, Band Entrees & Exits, Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged album, gigs, Ginger Wildheart, live album, Megadeth, metal, news, Robert Plant, rock, Slash, The Treatment, Tigertailz, Toto, Tour | Leave a comment

Album review: SLASH feat. Myles Kennedy – World On Fire

Posted on September 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy - World On Fire

Roadrunner Records [Release date 13.10.14] He’s a shrewd dude, Slash. You never see the whites of his eyes. A bit like The Stig, you never see the man beneath the top hat and behind the easy rider shades. Remove them, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIRACLE MASTER – Tattooed Woman

Posted on July 8, 2014 by david.wilson

GoldenCore Records [Release date – out now] Miracle Master are fronted by Oliver Weers, a one-time contestant on the Danish X-Factor show which led to him being contacted by producer and songwriter Soren Anderson who helped produce his solo album. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, ALTER BRIDGE, Axel Riessmann, CD, Denmark, Dio, Marcel Bernhardt, Mark Tremonti, metal, Miracle Master, Myles Kennedy, Oliver Weers, Pump, review, rock, Slash, Tattooed Woman, X Factor | Leave a comment

Album review: DEREK SHERINIAN – Reissues (Inertia,Black Utopia,Mythology,Blood Of The Snake,Molecular Heinosity)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Armoury Records (re-issues) [Release date 10.02.14] Sherinian came to wider attention with Dream Theater in 1994 and since he left that band in 1999 the volume of his session work has grown along with stints in Black Country Communion and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Reissues | Tagged Allan Holdsworth, Black Utopia, Blood Of The Snake and Molecular Heinosity, Derek Sherinian, Dream Theater, Inertia, John Petrucci, John Sykes, keyboards, metal, Mythology, Planet X, progressive, reissue, rock, Simon Phillips, Slash, Steve Lukather, Tony Franklin, Virgil Donati, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde | Leave a comment

Album review: ALICE COOPER – Reissues (Trash/Hey Stoopid)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Hear No Evil [Release date 23.09.13 and 27.01.14] Alice Cooper is not an artist whose back catalogue has seen much by way of remastering and re-issues and I’ve longed for Bob Ezrin to dig out the original recordings of Love … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Reissues | Tagged album, Alice Cooper, Hey Stoopid, Joe Perry, Joe Satriani, Jon Bon Jovi, Nikki Sixx, Ozzy Osbourne, reissue, review, rock, Slash, Steve Laukather, Steve Vai, Steven Tyler, Trash | Leave a comment

Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Picture House, Edinburgh, 6 December 2013

Posted on December 9, 2013 by david.wilson

2013 has been a big year for Black Star Riders. They released their debut album, ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’, which was well received by fans and critics alike and made successful festival appearances across Europe, including a main stage slot … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DEAD DAISIES – The Dead Daisies

Posted on December 3, 2013 by david.wilson

Spitfire Music [Release date – out now] The Dead Daisies career is, ironically, blooming at the moment. The lead single from the album ‘Lock ‘N’ Load’ featuring Slash on guitar is all over the rock radio stations and the band … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, blues, CD, Dave Lowy, Guns 'N' Roses, INXS, Jon Stevens, Noiseworks, review, rock, Slash, The Dead Daisies | Leave a comment

Album review: ALTER BRIDGE – Fortress

Posted on October 13, 2013 by jason

Roadrunner After their well received ‘III’ album and Myles Kennedy gaining yet more exposure as part of Slash’s band, Alter Bridge are back and the expectations are high for this new album. Fear not as they have all their key … Continue reading →

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DVD review: QUEEN + – The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

Posted on September 22, 2013 by jason

Eagle Rock Staged back on April 20th 1992 this was a the all star tribute concert held in honour of Freddie Mercury who had died the previous November as well as raising awareness of AIDS and funds for Mercury Phoenix … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged Annie Lennox, Axl Rose, Brian May, David Bowie, DVD review, Elton John, Extreme, Freddie Mercury, Gary Cherone, George Michael, Guns 'N' Roses, Ian Hunter, John Deacon, Mick Ronson, Queen, Roger Taylor, Slash, The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Tony Iommi | Leave a comment

Gig review: MOONDANCE JAM – Walker,Minnesota,USA,18-20 July 2013

Posted on August 2, 2013 by andynathan

Few festival experiences can match the vibe of Moondance Jam. Set among the beautiful woods and lakes of Northern Minnesota, somehow the tiny town of Walker plays host to one of the Mid West’s premier rock festivals and draws crowds … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bachman & Turner, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, classic rock, festival, gig, Halestorm, Head East, Minnesota, Moondance Jam, Motley Crue, Myles Kennedy, review, rock, Slash, Steve Priest, Sweet, Theory of a Deadman | Leave a comment

DALLAS FRASCA – Sound Painter

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jason

www.dallasfrasca.com Dallas Frasca hails from Australia and this is her second album getting a UK release (it has been out since last May in her homeland). She also has a famous fan in Slash who has been playing this album … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, All Posts, Quick Plays | Tagged Dallas Frasca, Guns 'N' Roses, Slash, Sound Painter | Leave a comment

Albums of the year…to date

Posted on August 1, 2012 by jason

Saga – 20/20 (Ear Music/Edel) Michael Sadler returns as the band release one of their finest albums to date. Jeff Scott Soto- Damage Control (Frontiers) Back with a more straight ahead melodic hard rock album. Flying Colors – S/T (Ear … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums of the Year...to date, All Posts | Tagged Arjen Lucassen, Asia, Blackberry Smoke, Casablanca, D A D, Estrella, Europe, Flying Colors, Freedom Call, Headspace, House Of Shakira, Jack Blades, Jamie Hartman, Jeff Scott Soto, LA Guns, Michael Thompson Band, Saga, Shinedown, Slash, Styx | Leave a comment

GUITAR WORLD presents DEAR GUITAR HERO

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jason

Backbeat Books 2012 www.backbeatbooks.com This book is based on the ‘Dear Guitar hero..’ section of ‘Guitar World’ magazine where fans ask their guitar heroes questions, from technical set-up ones through to more ‘Smash Hits’ type questions about favourite foods. There … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged Backbeat Books, books, guitar hero, Guitar World, Jeff Beck, music books, Ritchie Blackmore, Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen | Leave a comment

Velvet Revolver – Let it Roll- Live In Germany

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jason

Eagle Vision 2012 Filmed in 2008, Velvet Revolver “Let it Roll- Live In Germany “finds the band near the end of the tour in support of second album “Libertad” and days away from splitting up, although you would get no … Continue reading →