Monthly Archives: October 2012

A FOREST OF STARS – A Shadowplay For Yesterdays

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Yiannis

LUPUS LOUNGE – Release Date: Out Now An element of mystery has always been a helpful ingredient in any Rock band’s arsenal and no band has mastered the art of identity concealment better than Kiss, of course, but that has … Continue reading →

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Red Box Simon Toulson-Clarke interview

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jason

Red Box have just released a new album, ’Plenty’ through Cherry Red Records and the band’s Simon Toulson-Clarke answers our 10Q’s… What are you currently up to? We are playing a series of gigs in people’s Living Rooms – very … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – NEONFLY

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jason

(Interview from autumn 2011 and the band will support Magnum on their European tour in Oct/Nov bar the UK) Rising Stars with Frederick Thunder of Neonfly… What are you currently up to? FT: Right now I’m having breakfast! Brief history … Continue reading →

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ONE MILE AN HOUR – S/T

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

Snowbird Records www.onemileanhour.com One Mile An Hour are a three piece band and they are heavily influenced by another three piece – Crosby, Stills & Nash. Vocalist Jeff Kightly has wonderfully high register – on ‘Magpie Song’ he recalls the … Continue reading →

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DOWN, WARBEAST gig review

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

Down. Warbeast, and Mount Carmel Got My Crippled Ass Rocking! Camaraderie. That’s one of the things that have drawn me to live hard rock and metal shows over the years. Until the last couple years, and sporadic shows during those … Continue reading →

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KISS release 2 new tracks from their new album Monster

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

KISS have released two tracks from upcoming album Monster. Listen to Long Way Down and All For the Love of Rock & Roll below. Fans are expecting great things after the success of 2009′s Sonic Boom – the record they … Continue reading →

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MAGICA – Centre of the Great Unkown

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

AFM Records Magica are a new one on me even though this is there 6th album. The band was formed back in 2002 by guitarist Bogdan Costea and is from Romania which might go someway as to explaining why they … Continue reading →

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RORY GALLAGHER – Reissues

Posted on October 3, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Sony Music [Release date 01.10.12] The second batch of Rory Gallagher reissues – taken from the original quarter inch masters – chronicles his time with Chrysalis in the late seventies. Gallagher’s ascendant star had waned a little by 1975′s Against the … Continue reading →

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DEKE LEONARD’s ICEBERG & 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jason

Mon 15th October 2012 Special 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival/Bulls Head, Barnes SW13 8pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmEq8oicKuc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvg3zpTu1o Steve Miller with Greg Douglas on slide A one off opportunity to see the best of the West Coast in Barnes. The Monterey … Continue reading →

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MOB RULES – Cannibal Nation

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

AFM Records www.afmrecords.com Mob Rules are back, now a veteran of the metal scene having released their debut back in 1999. They pedal a decent style of power metal with a distinct Iron Maiden sound at times, mainly down to … Continue reading →

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THE WHO – Live In Texas ’75

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

Eagle Vision Filmed on 20 November 1975 in Houston, Texas, this has only been available as a bootleg so this official release with remastered sound will please fans. Touring to promote the then current Who By Numbers album, the show … Continue reading →

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ANDERSON, BRUFORD, WAKEMAN & HOWE – Live at the NEC

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

Live At The NEC Oct 24 1989 (2CD + DVD) http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/13921/Anderson_Bruford_Wakeman_Howe-Live_at_the_NEC_Deluxe_Edition_(3_Disc).html This lavish set is exclusive to Gonzo multi media – you won’t find it anywhere else. And it really is worth searching out, a lovely package. In a DVD … Continue reading →

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Backstage Hero – PAUL ‘WOODY’ WOODWARD (MIDLANDS ROCKS)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

Paul Woodward aka Woody has been writing for the Midlands Rocks website since 2009. He is a big fan of melodic rock a rather big fan of the excellent Vega… www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/ How did you become involved in the music … Continue reading →

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PENDRAGON – Out of Order Comes Chaos

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

Metal Mind Productions Pendragon release a new DVD (and their first Blu-Ray release), and although they have released DVD’s before this one adds some treats and many songs that have not made a DVD before. The bonus … Continue reading →

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IAN McCULLOCH – Slideling/Mysterio

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

Edsel Candleland (****) His debut album from 1989 and easily his best solo release to date. This re-release adds a second disc, although it will be sure to test the mettle of even the most ardent fan as it contains … Continue reading →

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MAGNUM’S new album is a chart hit

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

BRITISH MELODIC ROCK LEGENDS’ ‘ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY’ ALBUM IN AT # 43 IN UK ALBUM CHART, # 3 IN ROCK CHART & #5 IN INDIE CHART*** ‘On The 13th Day’, the eighteenth studio album from hugely influential British melodic … Continue reading →

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YOU ME AT SIX new book out now

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

YOU ME AT SIX – NEVER HOLD AN UNDERDOG DOWN BY NEIL DANIELS PUBLISHED BY INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRESS Since forming in Surrey in 2004, You Me At Six have become one of the most revered and popular alternative rock bands … Continue reading →

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CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

It has been an extremely busy time for Clive Nolan and musicians involved in his latest project ‘Alchemy’. The first recordings have begun and the double CD album is due to be out in Spring 2013. This release will, however, … Continue reading →