Yearly Archives: 2012

HESS – Living In Yesterday

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jason

FRONTIERS RECORDS   www.frontiers.it       For over 15 years Canadians Harem Scarem were one of the best melodic rock bands in the business, and among a variety of changing musical styles from one album to the next, the effortlessly … Continue reading →

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THE ORDEAL – Descent From Hell

Posted on September 13, 2012 by david.wilson

    Dust On The Tracks (Release Date – 29th Oct 2012) Germany and power metal go together like ‘wiener schnitzel mit fries’, a winning combination and a very tasty prospect. In ‘Descent From Hell’ The Ordeal have served up … Continue reading →

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BLUESMIX – Flat Nine

Posted on September 13, 2012 by david.wilson

    Bluedust Records (Release Date – Out Now) London based 4 piece Bluesmix, like the Ronseal ad, do what they say on the tin. The guys play an effortless, laid back blues, which has a late night, smokey bar … Continue reading →

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Docker’s Guild – The Mystic Technocracy (Season 1: The Age of Ignorance)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com           Docker’s Guild is the solo effort of Douglas R. Docker, with “The Mystic Technocracy” being an opera which unfolds over five seasons… While this is touted as one of the progressive albums … Continue reading →

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THRESHOLD – March Of Progress

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jason

Nuclear Blast A lot has happened in the Threshold camp since their last album 2007’s ‘Dead Reckoning’. Vocalist Damian Wilson is back in the band and then last year saw the sad passing of former vocalist Andrew ‘Mac’ McDermott, plus … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARILLION – Sounds That Can’t Be Made

Posted on September 12, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marilion - Sounds That Can

earMUSIC (Release date 17.09.12) It appears that there have been a few last minute hitches with the new Marillion album, it failed to hit the reviewer’s inbox before the band’s tour and before they started selling it. For a band … Continue reading →

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TRIUMPH – Live at Sweden Rock Festival

Posted on September 12, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it For those of you who don’t know Triumph are Canada’s 2nd biggest rock trio – behind the mighty Rush of course. The three original members of Triumph, Gil Moore (vocals/drums), Mike Levine (bass) and Rik Emmett (guitars), reformed … Continue reading →

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ECLIPSE – Bleed and Scream

Posted on September 12, 2012 by jason

Frontiers Records (Released 21st September) www.frontiers.it Back in 2008, the swaggering sounds of their second album Are you Ready To Rock marked Swedish band Eclipse out as a coming force in melodic rock. Since that date lead singer and multi … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARILLION, Manchester Academy 10 September 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marillion, photo by Steve Goudie

MARILLION, Manchester Academy, 10 September 2012 “Hogarth’s vocals were as raw and visceral as Rothery’s uncharacteristically incendiary riffs” Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos … Continue reading →

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL – Death Sentence

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jason

Mascot Self-proclaimed thrash supergroup, Dublin Death Patrol finally hit the racks with their follow up to 2007’s debut DDP – 4 Life. A lot has happened in the intervening five years, but remarkably, the band’s main protagonists have come together … Continue reading →

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LIAR LIAR, THE TRADE, E.V.E

Posted on September 10, 2012 by david.wilson

LIAR LIAR – He Said, She Said Self Release ( Release Date – 5th Nov 2012) Pop punksters Liar Liar hail from the Steeltown of Sheffield but that is as close as they get to heavy metal. This is the … Continue reading →

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BEARDFISH – The Void

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Yiannis

BEARDFISH – The Void Inside Out [Release Date: 27/08/2012] What on earth are they feeding musicians in Sweden? Maybe an odd question, but one can’t ignore the number of prominent Prog Rock/Metal bands that hail from the ancient lands of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOLFEST – Cumbria, 24-26 August 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
The Waterboys, Solfest

SOLFEST, Cumbria 24-26 August Three days of brisk Cumbrian air and artists including KT Tunstall, The Waterboys and Big Country Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH & GUESTS – 31 August 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marin Turner

MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH AND GUESTS Liscombe House, Nr. Leighton Buzzard, Bucks 31 August 2012 An unexpected reunion with Ted Turner, Steve Upton and Laurie Wisefield. Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays – ROCKBURN, DEPTH, VELVET STAR, THE BRITISH IBM

Posted on September 8, 2012 by david.wilson

ROCKBURN – Better Man Self Release (Release Date – 17th Sept 2012) This is the latest single by Glasgow indie rockers Rockburn, following on from their album ‘Red Dress’ released earlier in the year. There is only one track on … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays – FATES UPON US, THE TUESDAY CLUB, BLAKCAN

Posted on September 8, 2012 by david.wilson

FATES UPON US – Fates Upon Us S-a-N PR ( Release date – 22nd Oct 2012 ) Fates Upon Us are a bunch of young upstarts from Sheffield that make a hell of a racket. This is their debut EP … Continue reading →

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BIG BIG TRAIN – English Electric Part One

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jason

www.bigbigtrain.com         Big Big Train return with Andy Poole and Greg Spawton joined by former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio, Dave Gregory of XTC fame (he guested on their last album ‘The Underfall Yard’) and vocalist David … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with DANIELE LIVERANI

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jason

Daniele Liverani  is known as the keyboard and musical mastermind behind Twinspirits, Genius Rock Opera and Khymera. But now he has a new solo album ‘Eleven Mysteries’ out now on Lion Music. Over to Daniele… 1. What are you currently … Continue reading →

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NIK KERSHAW – Ei8ht

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

Shorthouse Records Nik Kershaw, even today, is known for his pop hits penned in the 80’s.  After the release of “The Works” in 1989, the diminutive songwriter called time on his career, concentrating instead on writing songs for others.  He … Continue reading →

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T.REX – Electric Warrior Deluxe Edition

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

Universal This work from what many would describe as the pioneer of glam rock was released around the time I was born!  It was Marc Bolan’s most successful release and, over forty years later, it’s easy to see why. The … Continue reading →

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MARCEL COENEN – Guitartalk

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com Dutch guitar sensation Marcel Coenen’s (Sun Caged/Lemur Voice) 2003 debut solo album is repackaged and re-released for your listening pleasure. The music produced on this album shows Coenen’s prowess with the instrument, but in a more understated … Continue reading →

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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS double a-side single

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

Fearless Vampire Killers 05/11/12 Double A-side Single release: Palace In Flames // Exploding Heart Disorder Goremount Records http://www.facebook.com/wearefearlessvampirekillers Remember, remember the 5th of November, and not just for the annual celebration of England’s most notorious  wannabe arsonist, as this year … Continue reading →

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MICK UNDERWOOD’S GLORY ROAD

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jason

MICK UNDERWOOD’S GLORY ROAD Cabbage Patch, Twickenham Thursday August 30th 2012 A new rock night is being launched at the Cabbage Patch pub in Twickenham, already home to blues and folk clubs and they had former Gillan drummer Mick Underwood’s … Continue reading →

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The Prophets of Babylon new album

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jason

THE PROPHETS OF ADDICTION ‘BABYLON BOULEVARD’ Released: 29th October 2012 Pretty Boy Floyd veteran Lesli Sanders returns with a genuine sleaze-rock offering in its rawest rock ‘n’ roll form with BABYLON BOULEVARD, mixed by Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol). … Continue reading →

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SACRED MOTHER TONGUE – A Light Shines EP

Posted on September 4, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Sacred Mother Tongue - A Light Shines EP

Transcend Music/EMI [Release date 03.09.12] Sacred Mother Tongue recently played in China, a smart move given that continent’s emerging thirst for all things western.  And they also landed themselves a glowing full page review in ‘Classic Rock’.  With a new album on the … Continue reading →

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