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Yearly Archives: 2012
ONE MILE AN HOUR – S/T
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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Tagged Crosby Stills & Nash, One Mile An Hour, slocore
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DOWN, WARBEAST gig review
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
KISS release 2 new tracks from their new album Monster
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
MAGICA – Centre of the Great Unkown
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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Tagged AFM Records, Centre of the Great Unknown, Magica
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RORY GALLAGHER – Reissues
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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Tagged Against The Grain, album, blues, Calling Card, guitar, guitarist, Jinx, Photo Finish, reissue, review, rock, Rory Gallagher, Top Priority
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DEKE LEONARD’s ICEBERG & 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival
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
MOB RULES – Cannibal Nation
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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Tagged AFM Records, Cannibal Nation, Mob Rules, power metal
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THE WHO – Live In Texas ’75
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
ANDERSON, BRUFORD, WAKEMAN & HOWE – Live at the NEC
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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Tagged ANDERSON, BRUFORD, Live at the NEC, WAKEMAN & HOWE, Yes
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Backstage Hero – PAUL ‘WOODY’ WOODWARD (MIDLANDS ROCKS)
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
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Backstage Heroes
Tagged Danny Vaughn, melodic rock, Midlands Rocks, Paul Woodward, Ted Poley, Vega, Woody
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PENDRAGON – Out of Order Comes Chaos
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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Tagged Nick Barrett, Out of Order Comes Chaos, Pendragon, prog rock
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IAN McCULLOCH – Slideling/Mysterio
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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Tagged Echo & the Bunnymen, Ian McCulloch, Mysterio, Slideling
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MAGNUM’S new album is a chart hit
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
YOU ME AT SIX new book out now
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
CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news
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
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Tagged Alcheny, Arena, Clive Nolan, Metal Mind Productions, Pendragon, prog rock
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Rising Stars – NANCY JOHNSON
Nancy Johnson are a UK based punk/pop band whose debut album ‘FunF’ has just been released. You can find out more about their music at www.nancyjohnson.co.uk In the meantime let the band tall you about recording their debut album and … Continue reading
Singles Bar: THE ENEMY, WATCHERS, AHEAD OF IDEAS
THE ENEMY ‘This Is Real’ (Released 22nd October) Another single lifted of their current top 10 album ‘Streets In The Sky’. This single also features on a four track EA Sports Fifa 13 EP, so plenty of exposure then. Like … Continue reading
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Tagged City Reign, singles reviews, The Enemy, Watchers
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ELO and Jeff Lynne night on BBC4 Friday October 5th
9pm-10pm – Mr Blue Sky: The Story Of Jeff Lynne and ELO The life and career of singer-songwriter Jeff Lynne, from his early days in the Birmingham rock scene to his success with Electric Light Orchestra during the 1970s and … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC4, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Paul McArtney, Richard Tandy, Ringo Starr, Traveling Wilburys
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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS release double A side on 5th Nov
05/11/12 Double A-side Single release: Palace In Flames // Exploding Heart Disorder Remember, remember the 5th of November, and not just for the annual celebration of England’s most notorious wannabe arsonist, as this year it’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, single release
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BONRUD – Save Tomorrow
Escape Music www.escape-music.com Paul Bonrud is back some eight years after his rather good album released on Frontiers. Now he has a new label and has the legendary producer Keith Olsen co-producing the album, so no issues … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonrud, Eric Ragno, Escape Music, Paul Bonrud
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CHRIS SINGLETON news
Chris Singleton – gigs and new music Dearest all I hope you’re well. In this newsletter you can find out about some gigs I’ve got coming up in the UK and Poland, and check out some new music I’ve been … Continue reading
HRH AOR announces first eighteen acts
Tesla confirmed to headline new HRH AOR Festival in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine. Hard Rock Hell in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine are set to launch a new indoor weekend AOR music festival simply called HRH AOR … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged Gary Hughes, HRH AOR, Jeff Scott Soto, Rotherham, Serpentine, TEN, Tesla
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FREDDIE MERCURY – The Great Pretender
Eagle Vision www.eagle-rock.com Following on from last year’s award winning documentary on Queen comes one on Freddie Mercury. Produced by the same team which includes Queen superfan and comedian Rhys Thomas, this is a must have … Continue reading
SNAKECHARMER sign to Frontiers
SNAKECHARMER Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of British Hard Rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER Formed by original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Tina Turner), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam … Continue reading
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Tagged Cannata, Chris Ousey, James Christian, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Seventh Key, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake, Work Of Art
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SNEW – What’s It To Ya
Self Release (Release Date – Out Now) Snew are purveyors of fine sleaze rock all the way from Los Angeles. This is the band’s third album and they have pulled in experienced producers and mixers to add polish … Continue reading
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Tagged SNEW, What's It To Ya
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