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Gig review: ANTHRAX – Hammersmith Apollo, London, 23 November 2024
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Gig review: BLACK STONE CHERRY – Wembley Arena, London, 23 November 2024
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Gig review: SQUEEZE – Roundhouse, London, 22 November 2024
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Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK – Sub 89, Reading, 15 November 2024
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Gig review: SUZI QUATRO – London Palladium, 13 November 2024
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PAIN OF SALVATION (Daniel Gildenlow) INTERVIEW
The ability to embrace change is an important quality for any Prog-orientated band to have, especially so if that band happens to be as brave and musically diverse as the Swedish powerhouse Pain Of Salvation. When I arranged to do … Continue reading
NICKELBACK – Here And Now
The Marmite band of rock – you either love or hate them – return with their first new album since 2008 and overall it is another good album. Nickelback are so big now they only do live interviews and don't … Continue reading
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ATKINS/MAY PROJECT – Serpent’s Kiss
This album is the result of a collaboration between original Judas Priest vocalist Al Atkins and noted guitarist Paul May who has featured on around 50 albums to date mostly within the realms of Christian rock. The album opens with … Continue reading
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INQUISITOR – The Quantum Theory Of Id
I read through the accompanying blurb with this album before I played it and the following words jumped out at me, “ Lithuanian Avant-Garde Black Metal”, words to strike fear in to most mortals but in the name of professionalism … Continue reading
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BURN THE SUNSET – Home
Burn The Sunset are a young melodic hardcore band that hail from Stirling in Scotland just a few miles away from me although I was oblivious to their existence until this, their debut album ‘Home’, arrived on my doormat. The … Continue reading
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10 Q's with WHITE WIDDOW
Hello Jules (White Widdow), loving the new album, which if anything, is better than the debut, which is no mean feat! “Thanks very much Jason!! We are really happy with the new album.” What are you currently up to? “Well, … Continue reading
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JONES – Ghost Of Song
Jones is the solo album of Trevor Jones who is joined by the duo Miracle Mile. He has already garnered rave reviews for his previous work and going by the ten songs on here he is going to do it … Continue reading
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THIN LIZZY – At The BBC
The BBC, between its various music radio shows, Top Of The Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test, could really help make and break a band, and in the case of Ireland’s finest, it must have helped. Right … Continue reading
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ROYAL HUNT – Show Me How To Live
Royal Hunt are back after their last album ‘X’ seemed to disappear without trace but now they are back on Frontiers for their new album. Since the last album gone too are vocalist Mark Boals and guitarist Marcus Jiddell, … Continue reading
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MARK SPIRO – It's A Beautiful Life
Mark Spiro returns with his first new album since 2005's 'Mighty Blue Ocean'. He is most probably known more for his film songs outside of AOR/melodic rock circles, with hits like 'Mighty Wings' (performed by Cheap Trick) of 'Top … Continue reading
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ROY WOOD – Music Book
A two CD set compiled by Roy Wood, although a quick warning that if you are after the original hits you may be better off getting one of the other compilations out there, as this collection features various remixes plus … Continue reading
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YOU ME AT SIX – Sinners Never Sleep
You Me At Six is personally one of my favorite bands and as this is their third album, I was delighted to review it! Sinners Never Sleep has a different feel to the album compared to YMAS previous records. It … Continue reading
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PATSY MATHESON 'Stories of Angels & Guitars'
Former Waking the Witch member Patsy Matheson returns with her new album, her first in nearly four years. Mind you not that she hasn’t been busy touring relentlessly including some very well received gigs with folk legend Clive Gregson. … Continue reading
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ARENA 'The Seventh Degree Of Seperation'
Arena are back with their first album since the excellent 'Pepper's Ghost' back in 2005. Since then John Jowitt has returned on bass and they have a new vocalist in Paul Manzi and returned with a concept album. This album … Continue reading
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EVERGREY ‘A Decade And A Half’
Evergrey reach fifteen years as a band, although only Tom S Englund remains as the sole original member and in 2010 all but Englund and keyboard player Rikard Zander quit the band. They released a new album ‘Glorious Collusion’ earlier … Continue reading
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10 Q's with SEAN HETHERINGTON of Intense
We catch-up with Intense vocalist Sean Hetherington as the band unleaseh their new album 'The Shape Of Rage'… 1. What are you currently up to? At the moment we're promoting our new album 'The Shape of Rage' which came out … Continue reading
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Interview with of JOHN AXELROD of Classical Rock
John Axelrod gives us the lowdown on the new touring band Classical Rock… How did the idea for Classical Rock come about? Conceived, conducted and produced by John Axelrod (aka MaestroX), with arranger Christophe Patrix (aka CPRX), Classical Rock is … Continue reading
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10 Q's with PATSY MATHESON
What are you currently up to? At the moment I am getting ready for the release of my new CD 'Stories of Angels & Guitars, in January. The recording, which is the glamorous bit, has all been done, so now … Continue reading
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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Blind Sighted Faith
Concord [Release date 14.01.12] After hearing their excellent single ‘I Could Be King’ (which kicks of their debut album in style) the Dunwells follow this up with a superb debut album. They have just been announced as one of one … Continue reading
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Backstage Hero: TIM JONES – Record Collector
How did you become involved in the music business? I applied to an ad in The Guardian for an Editorial Assistant with RC and got the job! Mostly due to having written a lot of articles and books previously,though on … Continue reading
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AWAKE – Forever More
U.K. progressive metal act Awake return after a four-year hiatus to produce their second album, “Forever More”. The album features a twin guitar attack in brothers Andy and Steven Cole and a heavier sound than their debut. The album is … Continue reading
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Boguslaw Balcerak’s Crylord – Blood of the prophets
Yes, strange as it may sound, Boguslaw Balcerak is his real name. He is a Pole who is the mastermind behind the Crylord project, which is touted as neoclassical metal. This is the outfit’s debut album. This is indeed neoclassical … Continue reading
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RAMIN – S/T
Ramin Karimloo may not be your normal GRTR! fare as he has made his name in a series of West End shows including 'Les Miserables' and 'Love Never Dies'. This is his debut album, a mix of self-penned tunes, musical … Continue reading
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URIAH HEEP + SNAKECHARMER gig review
URIAH HEEP + SNAKECHARMER Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Thursday 8th December 2011 Snakecharmer as the name suggests feature some former Whitesnake members – Micky Moody and Neil Murray – who are joined by Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash/Tina Turner/We Will Rock You), … Continue reading
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Machine Head/ Bring Me The Horizon/ Devil Driver gig review
SECC, Glasgow Machine Head must have more Air Miles than any other band on the planet. After their seemingly endless three year tour in support of ‘The Blackening’ album you could have forgiven the band if they had disappeared on … Continue reading
