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Yearly Archives: 2012
SOLIEL MOON – On The Way To Everything
Frontiers www.frontiers.it Soliel Moon is a duo formed by vocalist Larry King (current singer in the Michael Thompson Band and Michael Thompson guests on this album) and keyboardist John Blasucci. This is the band’s second album and … Continue reading
TWISTED SISTER – Twisted Xmas – Live in Las Vegas
(DVD/CD) Eagle Vision www.eagle-rock.com Twisted Sister released their own twisted versions of some Christmas classics a few years ago and now we have a live DVD and CD of these, with a few Twisted Sister classics added … Continue reading
JOURNEY + WHITESNAKE + THUNDER May UK tour
Journey and Whitesnake, along with special guests Thunder, are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever in May 2013, taking in eight dates across the UK. Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday 9th November priced at … Continue reading
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Tagged David Coverdale, Journey, May 2013 tour dates, Thunder, Whitesnake
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TEN – Heresy & Creed
FRONTIERS RECORDS www.frontiers.it Less than two years after returning to something like their old form with their Stormwarning release, Ten have capitalised on renewed interest and a successful mini tour with a new line up with an … Continue reading
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Tagged Frontiers, Gary Hughes, Heresy & Creed, melodic rock, TEN
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FM announce PledgeMusic for their new album plus EP
FM are pleased to announce they are teaming up with PledgeMusic to launch their very own Pledge campaign. “We’re so excited to be able to involve our fans in the release of our new album Rockville with the help of … Continue reading
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS Nov 5th single release
On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes committed the ultimate act of treason – Attempting to blow up the houses of Parliament to free Briton from the rule of King James. 407 years later, Fearless Vampire Killers’ act out a … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, Listening Post, NEWS
Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, Guy Fawkes, November 5th
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ALLEGAEON – Formshifter
Metal Blade – Out Now. Allegaeon is a fairly young modern Death Metal outfit that has already enjoyed a fair share of exposure in music-related media since its inception back in 2008. Signed by legendary Metal Blade records on the … Continue reading
MERMAID KISS – Another Country
www.mermaidkiss.co.uk This, the third album under the Mermaid Kiss name, is tinged with a bit of sadness. Founder member Evelyn Downing has decided to hang up her microphone. But she does immerse herself in her final album with the band; writing, … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Another Country, Mermaid Kiss, review
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Singles Bar: LIZ LAWRENCE, WILL MILES
WILL MILES – Shallow Water/Angela (Released 26th Nov) Double A-side debut single by this London based singer songwriter who has self-produced this despite offers of help from the likes of Pedro Ferreira (The Darkness/Joe Strummer). Both songs are pleasant enough … Continue reading
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Tagged Chemical Smile, Enfant, Liz Lawrence, singer songwriter, Will Miles
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Album review: THE MENTULLS – Time Flies
www.thementulls.com There’s already a buzz surrounding this Yorkshire teen outfit mainly because of their young age and the fact they sound like a band twice their age. And it’s true to say that on ‘Time Flies’ their third album (!!!), … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, mentulls, review, rock
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MYCELIA – Isolator
Self Release (Release Date – out now) When I popped this EP in my laptop, the ever reliable iTunes had it labelled as ‘pop’. Listening to it though, it is about as far removed from pop as you … Continue reading
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Tagged Isolator, Mycelia
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CUDDLY SHARK, CENTRE EXCUSE, TRASH MONROE, LEXIGRAM
CUDDLY SHARK – Body Mass Index EP Armellodie Records (Release date – Out Now) This EP is a precursor to Cuddly Shark’s new album’ The Road To Ugly’ which is due early in 2013. Jagged indie rock is what you … Continue reading
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Tagged Centre Excuse, CUDDLY SHARK, LEXIGRAM, TRASH MONROE
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JANUARY JANE – No More Last Times
Self Release (Release date – out now) January Jane were formed back in 2008 after frontman Pat Via had finished a stint on American Idol. He met up with guitarist MCM and gathered other likeminded individuals and this … Continue reading
SOAPBOX ARMY – Reactor
Little Pioneer Records (Release Date – out now) Formed in New York in 2008, this is Soapbox Army’s second album, their self-titled debut having been released back in 2009. Alt rock is the band’s bag, think along the … Continue reading
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Tagged Reactor, Soapbox Army
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VALVE RIDER – BRING IT ON HEAVY
Activemedia (Release date – Out now) Biker rockers Valve Rider have had a busy year, playing many biker festivals during their ‘Burning Rubber’ tour and finding time to record this, their debut album. The band play classic heavy … Continue reading
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Tagged Bring It On Heavy, Valve Rider
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TRI MEBIUS – Blind Materials
Re-Strophe Records (Release Date – Out now) Japanese rockers Tri Mebius clearly have a sense of humour. What they appear to have done on this album is record a passable early 80’s heavy metal/ thrash soundtrack, popped to … Continue reading
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THE DUNWELLS – Leaving The Rose EP
Concord Records/Playing In Traffic The Dunwells released their debut album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’ earlier this year. They have been touring for much of the year, including a lot of dates in the US, to great acclaim. Now they release a … Continue reading
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Tagged CSN, folk rock, Leaving The Rose, Mumford & Sons, The Dunwells
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PERMISSION TO ROCK book helping Movember
Permission To Rock is a collection of more than thirty interviews with selected classic rock, heavy metal and prog rock bands and artists. These extensive transcriptions and features are taken from the author’s own interviews spanning the period from 2007 … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Dean Pedley, ebook, Fish, Geoff Downes, Glenn Hughes, Marillion, Movember, Nils Lofgren, Permission To Rock
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Quick Plays: SKANSKA MORED, WO FAT
SKANSKA MORED – Paths To Charon Small Stone Records Second album by this Swedish five-piece who meld 70’s rock with a latter day stoner rock vibe. Vocalist Janne Bengtsson is one of ths stars of the album as he can … Continue reading
Never Hold An Underdog Down – You Me At Six by Neil Daniels
Never Hold An Underdog Down – You Me At Six by Neil Daniels Publisher: Independent Music Press This book was a great read. 154 pages crammed with the wonderfully written story of You Me At Six. … Continue reading
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS – Exploding Heart Disorder
Goremount Records (Released 5th November) After an album release in May this year, Fearless Vampire Killers return with yet another amazing song. New masterpiece ‘Exploding Heart Disorder’ is released with ‘Palace In Flames’, which can be found … Continue reading
Fearless Vampire Killers – Koko, London Wednesday 31st October 2012
Fearless Vampire Killers Koko, London Wednesday 31st October 2012 It was the final night of Fearless Vampire Killers current tour where they had been touring with the Dead Lay Waiting on ‘The Killing Is Dead Tour’. But tonight for one … Continue reading
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MASCHINE sign to Inside Out
InsideOut Music are extremely pleased to announce the signing of rising young prog-upstarts Maschine to the roster. This continues a relationship with band-leader Luke Machin and bass-player Dan Mashal that started with their time in The Tangent. Having developed Maschine … Continue reading
SONIC ALTAR new album news
Sonic Altar’s New Album To Be Mixed By Mikko Karmila New Zealand based metal group SONIC ALTAR is mixing their second album with Finnish producer/engineer Mikko Karmila (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, APOCOLYPTICA) at legendary FINNVOX STUDIOS in Finland, starting in … Continue reading
ESCAPE – Unbreakable
Z Records A new band, although guitarist Vince O’Regan is involved and has appeared on albums from Eden and Legion amongst others. On vocals is a new name Stevie K who has a strong, melodic vocal and … Continue reading
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