Yearly Archives: 2013

THE BRONX – The Bronx IV

Posted on February 9, 2013 by david.wilson

ATO/ White Drugs ( Release date – out now) It has been five years since the last Bronx album. During the intervening period the band have been far from idle, touring constantly and releasing an album under their … Continue reading →

Singles reviews: MARIA JORDAN, CHARLIE WINSTON,STEEL THREADS

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jason

MARIA JORDAN – What You Gonna Do (Released 25th February) www.mariajordan.com/ Second single to come across my musical radar from Maria Jordan and like the last one, the rather good ‘Better Than Nothing’, this new song ‘What You Gonna Do’ … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with PETE MORTEN (MY SOLILOQUY/THRESHOLD)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jason

Pete Morten is a busy man as My Soliloquy release their debut album ‘The Interpreter’ plus he will be out on tour soon with Threshold… 1. What are you currently up to? I’m currently rehearsing for the Threshold European Tour, … Continue reading →

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Album Review: ERIC JOHNSON – Up Close Another Look

Posted on February 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Mascot Records [Release date 01.04.13] Whilst I have always been aware of Eric Johnson and his influence on a whole raft of modern guitarists I have never really investigated his music. ‘Up Close – Another Look’ should change all that. … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: Great British Rock & Blues Festival,Skegness 25-27 January 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Skegness hosts the first big rock festival of the year and it’s always an interesting mix of new and old. And that’s just the audience. Three days of rock and ruin, well maybe if you take excess to all areas. … Continue reading →

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ALASTOR – Out Of Anger

Posted on February 8, 2013 by david.wilson

Metal Mind Records (Release date – out now) Polish thrashers, Alastor, have become something of a legend in their home country. Formed back in 1986 the band have had a mixed career, releasing four well received albums . … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FAMILY – Shepherds Bush Empire, London – 2 February 2013

Posted on February 8, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Not just a reunion, more a polishing of the Family’s silver, ‘An Evening With Family’ proved what all die-hard fans always knew, Family made some timeless music. And if the underlying question to this two night stand at the Shepherds … Continue reading →

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DEVON ALLMAN – Turquoise

Posted on February 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Ruf Records 1186 [Released Jan 2013] Devon Allman’s star is on the rise. After touring relentlessly and cutting a brace of albums with his own band Honeytribe, he made a deserved critical breakthrough with the excellent Royal Southern Brotherhood. Now he’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERJA LYYTINEN – Forbidden Fruit

Posted on February 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Ruf Records 1188 [Released Jan 2013] Forbidden Fruit’ finds Finnish slide guitarist Erja Lyytinen taking the blues into the new territories, by delving into the personal realm to explore previously untapped musical ambitions. From the deeply felt lyrics and well crafted … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with Piotr Rogucki of COMA

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jason

Coma are a massively popular band in their native Poland and they aim to recreate that success elsewhere with the upcoming release of their new album ‘Don’t Set You Dogs On Me‘ plus a European tour including two dates in … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT – Terms & Conditions Apply

Posted on February 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Hear No Evil Recordings [Release date 28.01.13] Paul Raymond may be best known as the quiet one in UFO and perhaps surprisingly this is his sixth solo outing. ’Terms & Conditions Apply’ will appeal to UFO fans, but more broadly … Continue reading →

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Lion Music news – MASTERCASTLE, OPPOSING MOTION, ASHENT

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jason

Lion Music is proud to announce the signing of the progressive metal outfit OPPOSING MOTION for the release of their upcoming debut album “Laws Of Motion”. Opposing Motion are comprised of Ludovic Desa (vocals), Joe McGurk (guitars), David Deplanche (bass) … Continue reading →

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SABBATH ASSEMBLY – Ye Are Gods

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Yiannis

Svart Records – Out Now. Religion and Mysticism have been closely linked with Rock throughout its history, providing both artists and bands with subjects for inspiration and discussion through music. While images of the goat have been sported on many … Continue reading →

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JOLLY (Joe Reilly) Interview

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Yiannis

None of the interviews I have conducted so far has ever been as revealing about the artist as this one! Apparently, I’ve been choosing the wrong breakfast cereal for the past (almost) four decades of existence – thanks for … Continue reading →

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Philharmongrel reveal video for new single, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jason

Irish seven-piece Philharmongrel present the video for their single, Sitting Pretty Are Ugly Things. Recorded in 2012, it precedes the forthcoming EP from the band, and is the first recorded material the group have put out. A mix of fierce … Continue reading →

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STANDING OVATION – The Antikythera Mechanism

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jason

Inverse Records www.standingovationband.com Six piece progressive metal band from Finland who impress on this album, although it does take a few plays to really gel with the listener. The vocals of Jouni Partanen are another feature … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: DONOVAN’S DEVILS, SAKLIF KEITA, WILD ROSE, HEIDI TALBOT

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jason

DONOVAN’S DEVILS – Brothers Above All www.donovansdevils.com Formed in 2011, Donovan’s Devils consists of Teddy Venezia (vocals/guitar), Austin Martinez (lead guitar), TJ Bernhard (bass) and Michael Gangino (drums). Their debut album is an acoustic driven one and despite on their website … Continue reading →

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PINK CREAM 69- Ceremonial (Frontiers records- release date 25.1.2013)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by andynathan

German melodic rockers Pink Cream 69 have been going nearly a quarter of a century now and I remember them supporting Europe back in 1992, yet have gone under the radar somewhat, possibly because of their rather naff name. Ceremonial … Continue reading →

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GOD SEED – I Begin

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Yiannis

Indie Recordings – Out Now. How many bands can you name which have recorded a live album at a festival as prestigious as Wacken Open Air before having released even a single note under their name? Chances are that, apart … Continue reading →

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Interview with CODE OF SILENCE

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jason

Code Of Silence are a new band, although some of the members will be known to fans of melodic and progressive metal. Their debut album ‘Dark Skies Over Babylon’ is released in February 2013. We find out more from the band, and … Continue reading →

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Gig Review – PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT- The Borderline, London, 1 February 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by andynathan

Reviews by Andy Nathan and Dave Atkinson Photos by Noel Buckley It’s always a pleasure when one of rock’s respected sidemen steps out of the shadows for their moment in the spotlight and few are more respected than Paul Raymond. … Continue reading →

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JOHN WHEELER gig 7th Feb The Borderline, London

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jason

John Wheeler “Un-American Gothic” February 4th on Cooking Vinyl ‘This straight debut from [Hayseed Dixie] front man is a welcome diversion – Uncut ‘An album of mature acoustic material’ – Classic Rock ‘While this can be seen as Wheeler’s ‘serious’ … Continue reading →

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DARKTRIBE – Mysticeti Victoria

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Yiannis

Massacre Records – Out Now. It’s typical that during an economic recession, the art world suffers most…state funds are reduced (if not scrapped altogether), people’s attendance at shows declines and record labels tend to invest less in their artists. It … Continue reading →

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HEARTBREAK RADIO – On Air

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jason

AOR Heaven (Released 22nd February) Heartbreak Radio are a spin-off from Last Autumn’s Dream and have released one other album to date back in 2005. They were formed to pay homage to the band members’ love of West Coast AOR … Continue reading →

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THE RECOVERY! Wherever Nowhere Takes Us

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jason

(Released February 11th) There’s something very admirable about intimate record labels, and Glasgow based Cold War Legacy have shown just that with the release of their recent EP “Wherever Nowhere Takes Us” from hardcore rock’n’rollers The … Continue reading →