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Monthly Archives: May 2012
MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY SIGN NEW RECORD DEAL
MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY SIGN NEW RECORD DEAL WITH BEST BEFORE AND ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF NEW ALBUM “TRIALS” Technical rock act Mutiny On The Bounty have signed to leading UK record label, Best Before, who will release their second album, … Continue reading
Dead City Ruins – Midnight Killer
Impedance Records 2012 This Australian crew were actually formed back in 2008 in London. From there they returned home to hone their playing and these are the first results of their collective labours. The band are a four piece, hard … Continue reading
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Tagged Dead City Ruins, Midnight Killer
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Crashdiet’s Peter London & Simon Cruz DJ Decadence this Saturday
CRASHDÏET’s Peter London & Simon Cruz are taking time-out from the recording of their eagerly anticipated new album to spin some of their favourite tracks at infamous sleazy, glam-rock, punk club, Decadence at the … Continue reading
A Freedom Rally Celebration in Memory of John Lennon
A Freedom Rally Celebration in Memory of John Lennon BEATNIK YOUTH ORCHESTRA Featuring John Sinclair, Howard Marks, Youth, Alan Clayton, Mark Stewart & special guests THE DEVIANTS (feat Mick Farren, Russell Hunter, Duncan Sanderson, Andy Colquhoun & Jaki Windmill) SONJA … Continue reading
TANK are back
British rock legends Tank return with the highly anticipated follow up to their 2010 album “War Machine”. Guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans, vocalist Doogie White and bassist Chris Dale are now joined by former Tank member Steve Hopgood on … Continue reading
Enochian Theory interview
What are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans etc.) Salutations. :) Thank you for giving us this chance to introduce the band and have a little chat with your readers. We’re currently beginning plans to get back into practice, … Continue reading
10 Q’s with ADAM WAKEMAN (OZZY OSBOURNE/HEADSPACE)
Keyboards player Adam Wakeman is a busy man with the debut Headspace album due in May and then on the road with Black Sabbath and Ozzy & Friends. 1. What are you currently up to? I have just arrived back … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Wakeman, Headspace, Ozzy Osbourne, Will Young
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PRIMORDIAL Gig Review
PRIMORDIAL Gig Review Support Acts: Hell & Winterfylleth. London O2 Islington Academy, 5th May 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis I would not normally voluntarily force myself into a crowded venue whilst nursing a very persistent cold, but it is … Continue reading
ANGELUS APATRIDA – “THE CALL”
ANGELUS APATRIDA – “THE CALL” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) Spain may not be the biggest market for Metal music, far from it, but no-one doubts the passion and devotion of our Iberian brothers to metal. Actually, if memory serves, Angelus Apatrida, … Continue reading
EXUMER – “FIRE & DAMNATION”
EXUMER – “FIRE & DAMNATION” METAL BLADE (2012) As a young 80s Thrasher I was naturally interested in the works of bands such as Metallica, Exodus, Slayer and Megadeth, but after a while, I found myself drawn to more obscure … Continue reading
Fearless Vampire Killers release their new album
On the eve of their debut album release, Fearless Vampire Killers have received one of the biggest accolades that a troupe of fresh-faced British rockers could hope for, a nomination in the Best British Newcomer category at the Kerrang! Awards … Continue reading
Great White “Elation”
Frontiers 2012 If you are expecting to hear Great White sounding exactly as they did back in the late ‘80’s, then you may find yourself disappointed. The recent addition of new vocalist Terry Ilous gives the band an edge that … Continue reading
The Jar Family – The Jar Family Album
Jar Records 2012 Hailing from Hartlepool, The Jar Family is an 8- piece band featuring ex-Squeeze bass player Keith Wilkinson. Debut album “The Jar Family Album” has a feeling of Americana with a Scouse accent and the album touches on … Continue reading
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GRTR! reviewers May playlists
GRTR! scribes May playlists: Dio – Holy Diver/Last in line/Sacred heart reissues. Essential classic 80’s rock with some lovely bonuses. Thin Lizzy – Nightlife/Fighting reissues. Essential 70’s rock (Nightlife a lot of funk) with bonus tracks. Nicely cleaned up… JSS … Continue reading
Quick Plays: AKINESIS, ESTRELLA, THE VIBES, SCYTHE OF ORION
AKINESIS – The PassAge 2012 www.akinesis.com Italian duo Gabriele Caspani and Nando Mambretti release their second album based on the course of life. They play and produced all the music on the album that includes two songs sung in their … Continue reading
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Tagged Akinesis, Estrella, Kaisas, Scythe Of Orion, Tony Mills
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NEW DELUXE EDITIONS OF SANDY DENNY’S CLASSIC ISLAND RECORDINGS
On May 21st 2012, Universal is set to release the last three solo albums which Sandy Denny recorded for Island Records during her lifetime. The release coincides with a special tribute tour – “The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny” … Continue reading
Overkill – The Electric Age
OVERKILL – “THE ELECTRIC AGE” NUCLEAR BLAST (2012) Overkill is one of the greatest thrash bands of all-time. Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is the best thrash frontman. Period. There is no one better than him. His voice is powerful and unique, … Continue reading
HIGH ON FIRE – “DE VERMIS MYSTERIIS”
HIGH ON FIRE – “DE VERMIS MYSTERIIS” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) High On Fire are a three-man Heavy/Stoner/Sludge combo that are not at all alien to the concept of success. Formed by the ex-Sleep guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike back in 1998, the … Continue reading
PARADISE LOST – “TRAGIC IDOL”
PARADISE LOST – “TRAGIC IDOL” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) Maintaining one’s band in top form is a pretty arduous task, especially when the band in question has enjoyed a career as long and as challenging as that of the Halifax-based Doom/Goth … Continue reading
NECRONOMICON (Rob Tremblay) INTERVIEW
NECRONOMICON (Rob Tremblay) INTERVIEW There must be nothing more annoying than having to undertake your first ever European Tour after twenty years of existence while being down with the flu! When hitting the stage of the London Underworld on the … Continue reading
DRIVER ‘Countdown’
Metal Heaven 2012 www.metal-heaven.com Driver formed from the ashes of M.A.R.S. way back in the 80’s and released an EP, which was re-recorded along with new songs for their first full album 2008’s rather good ‘Sons Of Thunder’ album. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Countdown, Driver, Mark Boals, Rob Rock, Roy Z
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More for Guilfest – BUZZCOCKS, THE UNDERTONES, BETH HART
Candi Staton / Buzzcocks / The Undertones / Beth Hart / Young Guns / The Wurzels American Soul and Gospel legend, Candi Staton will be performing on The Main Stage on Sunday 15th July. Candi’s voice has captivated generation after … Continue reading
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Tagged beth Hart, Buzzcocks, The Undertones, The Wurzels, Young Guns
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COLOSSEUM – The Grass is Greener
Talking Elephant 2012 At a glance, it’s the Brit band’s 1969 founding stone, ‘Valentyne Suite’. At a second, it’s a compilation album. At a third, it isn’t – it’s something more curious still. For ‘The Grass Is Greener’ affords a … Continue reading
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ADAM ANT, BUSH & GINGER UK dates announced
TRACER Wednesday 26 September Wolverhampton Slade Rooms Thursday 27 September Manchester Academy Friday 28 September Newcastle Cluny Saturday 29 September Glasgow ABC Sunday 30 September Leeds Cockpit Wednesday 3 October Nottingham Rescue Rooms Thursday 4 October Bath Komedia Friday 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Ant, Bush, Ginger, the Wildhearts, Tracer
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