Monthly Archives: April 2013

Album Review: THE BURNING OF ROME – With Us

Posted on April 8, 2013 by david.wilson

Surfdog Records (Release date – out now) Every now and again when rock and metal all gets a bit much for a busy reviewer it’s nice to find something a bit more laid back and poppy to lighten the mood. … Continue reading →

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Album review: KARELIA – Golden Decadance

Posted on April 8, 2013 by david.wilson

Rocksector Records (Release date 15.04.13) Karelia, so I have just discovered, is a region between Finland and Russia, it also happens to be the name of a group of French rockers with a new album on their hands. The album … Continue reading →

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Album review: DANNY BRYANT – Hurricane

Posted on April 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Jazzhaus Records [Release date 06.05.13] If ‘Night Life – Live in Holland’ confirmed Danny’s raw ability, then ‘Hurricane’ is a step up and completes his right of passage from a protégé to a fully fledged blues rocker. Having … Continue reading →

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Album review: IN SOLITUDE – In Solitude

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Yiannis

Season Of Mist – Out Now. In Solitude is an 80s influenced classic Heavy Metal band whose name should be familiar to you by now. Why? Because, even though their discography is ridiculously small for any band creating such a … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAVOY BROWN – Songs From The Road

Posted on April 7, 2013 by petefeenstra

      RUF Records [Release date 03.13] They say if you stick around long enough your time will come. In truth, Savoy Brown have probably enjoyed at least three come backs in their 45 year career, but their last … Continue reading →

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Single review: THE LONGSANDS, JAMES YOUNGER

Posted on April 6, 2013 by jason

THE LONGSANDS – Little Britain “Little Britain”, from Newcastle indie rockers The Longsands, is the latest song from the band’s debut album “Meet Me in Spanish City”, and is a strong and honest new voice for the people of Britain. … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHEMICALS OF DEMOCRACY – The American Scream

Posted on April 6, 2013 by jason

      www.chemicalsofdemocracy.com This debut album has been out in the US since December last year and now gets a UK release. The Chemicals of Democracy (COD) formed back in 2007 by Darrin Richards (vocals/guitar) and Greg Paradis (drums). … Continue reading →

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Album review: FREEDOM CALL – Ages of Light 1998-2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by jason

SPV (Released 29th April) Melodic rockers Freedom Call celebrate their 15th anniversary with a decent best of, the first disc containing 18 tracks from across their career, not a bad one here. While largely considered a power metal band, they … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ERIC JOHNSON – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 3 April 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by petefeenstra

An Eric Johnson gig is a bit like stumbling on a secret society. He surreptitiously slunk on to the Empire stage to fill the venue with a rush of notes and an array of magical tones to restore the faith … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 4 April 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by david.wilson

I am ashamed to say that this gig was my first live encounter with The Wildhearts. They have always been one of the bands near the top of my ‘must do’ list, but up until now our paths hadn’t crossed. … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN McCULLOCH – Holy Ghosts

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jason

        Edsel Records (Released 22nd April) Ian McCulloch releases a sumptious new double album. The first CD is a live album recorded at the Union Chapel in London last year and the second disc is a new … Continue reading →

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Album review: KILL FOR EDEN – Kill For Eden

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jason

Kill For Eden are a new and unsigned London-based outfit who are self-releasing their self-titled debut album. The band play radio friendly chunks of pop metal wrapped around a dynamic vocal delivery. The look and sound is rooted in classic … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Prog Rocks! (Compilation)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by petermuir
VARIOUS - Prog Rocks

EMI/Harvest/Charisma/Liberty-UnitedArtists/Virgin/InsideOut Post-punk decimation in the bloodbath of ‘76, progressive rock has been something of a guilty secret, a troubling sore for sufferers soothed only with drops of tricky time signatures over layers of extenuated Mellotronic drones (best meted out in … Continue reading →

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Album review: TREETOP FLYERS – The Mountain Moves

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
TREETOP FLYERS - The Mountain Moves

Loose Music [Release date 29.04.13] Having won the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition in 2011, and released two well received singles – ‘Things Will Change’ and ‘It’s About Time’, 2013 sees the release of the London based five-piece’s debut album on … Continue reading →

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Album review: RILO KILEY – Rkives

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
RILO KILEY - Rkives

After a couple of lesser known albums LA indie rockers Rilo Kiley’s ‘More Adventurous’ album (2004) provided the springboard for a major record deal with Warners.  Their subsequent 2007 release ‘Under The Blacklight’ looked like the big time had finally … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEN REEL – Darkness & The Light

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
BEN REEL - Darkness & The Light

Release date 22.04.13 You never quite know what to expect from Ben Reel.  Over his previous 5 studio albums he’s touched on rock, soul, blues, alt-folk, Americana and even indulged in a little reggae. His new album, his first recorded … Continue reading →

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Album review: MELISSA GREENER – Transistor Corazon

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
MELISSA GREENER - Transistor Corazon

Music has been a part of Melissa Greener’s life from day one.  Raised in Detroit by her Playboy Club lounge singer mother and politically bent hippie father, her musical roots are in the soulful 1960′s Laurel Canyon scene. Her two … Continue reading →

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Album review: BARRY PALMER – Night Thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
BARRY PALMER - Night Thoughts

(Hold Your Horses Records) Something of a well-kept secret, Barry Palmer is singer whose presence has permeated pop and rock since the 1970′s, and whose principal ‘claim to fame’ is being Mike Oldfield’s singer of choice on the 1984 ‘Crime … Continue reading →

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Album review: SKARLETT RIOT – Tear Me Down

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
SKARLETT RIOT - Tear Me Down

Release date 25.03.13 Young North Lincolnshire 4 piece Skarlett Riot have embraced the energy of punk and meld it with bludgeoning hard rock riffery on their debut album ‘Tear Me Down’. An explosive rhythm section (Luke and Tom), and blistering … Continue reading →

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Album review: ORIANTHI – Heaven In This Hell

Posted on April 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
ORIANTHI - Heaven In This Hell

Spinefarm Records [Release date 11.03.13] You don’t get endorsement by Carlos Santana and Steve Vai, and become the King Of Pop and Alice Cooper’s ‘must have’ lead guitarist without having two things – a) talent and b) image. And in … Continue reading →

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EP Review: RISE OF REALISM – Side Blue

Posted on April 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Exidemusic (Release date – out now) This EP is one of a five EP set each with its own individual style. The band wanted to release their music in this format to replicate the experience of listening to vinyl albums … Continue reading →

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EP Review: JET PACK – Chasing Sunsets

Posted on April 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release ( Release date – 06.05.13) Jet Pack hail from the Midlands and this is their latest EP. Mastering in alt rock the band reminded me of Jimmy Eat World at their best. They provide quality melodic rock with a … Continue reading →

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Album review: DOUG MACLOUD – There’s A Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Reference [Release date 13.05.13] The blues must be in reasonably good shape if there’s room for a great album like this. Doug MacLeod has lived, breathed, played, sang and written the blues for longer than most of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DEVIL TO PAY – Fate Is Your Muse

Posted on April 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Ripple Music (Release date 09.04.13) ‘Fate Is Your Muse’ is the fourth album by Indianapolis rockers, Devil To Pay. The band formed ten years ago and have honed their sound over this period transforming into a heavy, eight legged monster … Continue reading →

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Album review: THIEVES’ KITCHEN – One For Sorrow, Two For Joy

Posted on April 1, 2013 by alanjones

Self-released – 2013 Well, where to start with this one? There are just so many good things going on and so many influences here that it’s difficult to pin down exactly where it’s coming from. A simple distillation would be … Continue reading →

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