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Gig Review : DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 2 – Donington Park,15 June 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by david.wilson

Saturday dawned bright, sunny and cold!  It was an early start to ensure we were in prime position for the opening band of the day, rock legends UFO.  My fellow scribe, Andy Nathan, was another early riser, keen to see … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 1 – Donington Park,14 June 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by david.wilson

First a quick recap of last year’s Download festival, mud, mud and more mud, oh and some cracking rock music. After the mudfest of last year even the hardiest of rock fans must have thought twice before shelling out for … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: MOSTLY AUTUMN – Live At the Boerderij

Posted on June 18, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release Date - Out Now] This is the long awaited first live Mostly Autumn DVD release with Olivia Sparnenn at the helm on lead vocals and is a double disc set also available on CD (without the three … Continue reading →

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EP Review – SPRING THE TRAP – Spring The Trap EP

Posted on June 12, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self Release (Release date – Out now ) Spring The Trap hail from the Grunge capital, Seattle, but they have chosen to go down an altogether heavier route. The guys play a hard rock with a technical … Continue reading →

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Album review – THE TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND – Into The Storm

Posted on June 12, 2013 by david.wilson

      Maxstorm Records (Release date – out now) Tommy Fiammenghi is an Italian singer/ guitarist who formed his band back in 2005. This album is the band’s second and it is a good listen. The four piece play … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAPAETI – Abacus

Posted on June 5, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self Release (Release date – out now) Technical, progressive metal is a genre inhabited by musicians of undoubted talent and quite possibly a history of insanity within their family. Quite how a group of musos can sit … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: RUSH – SECC, Glasgow, 30 May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Before this gig I mentioned to a colleague at work that I was going to see Rush and got met by a blank look, when I mentioned it was a near sell out at the SECC and the tickets were … Continue reading →

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Album review: EVEN NINE – The Lights Are Too Bright To See

Posted on May 27, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self Release (Release date – out now) This is the latest album by Cornish three piece Even Nine and it is a bouncy, uplifting affair. The band consists of brothers Jody and Rick Martin who along with … Continue reading →

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Album review: HAMMERFORCE – Access Denied

Posted on May 27, 2013 by david.wilson

      Metalism Records ( Release date – Out now ) A bit of synth driven power metal from St Petersburg this time. Hammerforce formed back in 2006 and this is the band’s second album, the first being ‘Dice’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH – Lay My Soul To Waste

Posted on May 27, 2013 by david.wilson

      SPV Steamhammer [Release date – 27th May 2013 ] A Pale Horse Named Death were founded by ex Life Of Agony and co-founder of Type O Negative Sal Abruscato. This album is dedicated to the memory of … Continue reading →

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Interview – RAY JACKSON OF LINDISFARNE

Posted on May 25, 2013 by david.wilson

Through the 70’s and early 80’ Lindisfarne was arguably the biggest folk rock band on the circuit. Coupling their keen Geordie wit with well-crafted songwriting, the band found themselves in the charts on many occasions during this period. Their live … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE – SECC, Glasgow, 18 May 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by david.wilson

A Saturday night in Glasgow with three of the best rock acts on the planet? Sounded like a great  plan to me. This tour had been a ‘must see’ for most discerning rock fans since it was announced and the … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STEVE HACKETT – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 14 May 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by david.wilson

Almost 40 years on there is a seemingly never ending market when it comes to early Genesis music. Mention ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ to gentlemen of a certain age and they can talk wistfully for hours on every … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LORDI – Picture House, Edinburgh, 9 May 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by david.wilson

I have a deep, dark secret which I feel must share with you to kick things off. As well as being a rock music aficionado, I also have a love of all things Eurovision. Yup, sorry to say that the … Continue reading →

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Album Review – LORD – Digital Lies

Posted on May 5, 2013 by david.wilson

Dominus Records (Release date – out now) Lord started out life as Dungeon in the depths of the Australian outback. They relocated to Sydney and had a successful career, releasing 9 albums and finding an audience across Australia and beyond, … Continue reading →

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Album review – MICHAEL SHEPHERD BAND – II

Posted on May 5, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release (Release date – out now) There aren’t many rock bands from Luxembourg that spring to mind, in fact the Michael Shepherd Band could well be the first I have heard of. The band have been together for a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – The Garage, Glasgow, 30 April 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by david.wilson
Devin Townsend

There is a fine line between genius and madness and it is one that Devin Townsend has been balancing on precariously for many years. I recall seeing him for the first time fronting Vai when they supported Aerosmith on their … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRUCKER DIABLO – Songs Of Iron

Posted on April 29, 2013 by david.wilson
Trucker Diablo - Songs Of Iron

Ripple Music [Release date – 13.05.13] Back in December 2011 Trucker Diablo’s first album ‘The Devil Rhythm’ dropped onto my door mat ripe for review. After listening to said disc my one issue with the album was that it had … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: SAXON, QUIREBOYS – ABC, Glasgow, 21 April 2013

Posted on April 23, 2013 by david.wilson
Saxon, Glasgow ABC, 21 April 2013

It’s been a long time since I have seen Saxon, too long in fact. I should have caught them at Download last year but a combination of heavy traffic and mud ensured that Biff and the guys had been and … Continue reading →

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Single and EP Reviews: FUTUR PRIMITIF, ISOLATED ATOMS, CENTRE EXCUSE, MILESTONE

Posted on April 20, 2013 by david.wilson

FUTUR PRIMITIF – Digital Space Integrity Records (Release date – 06.05.13) Futur Primitif are a new band put together by Daniel Lefkowit, former member of American indie outfit The Low Anthem. This is the band’s first single and it is … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE HYPER ACTIVES – Rock n’ Roll Lives Again

Posted on April 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release (Release date – out now) This is an aptly named band as the rocking punk they produce is indeed hyperactive. These crazy Swedes have been together for 5 years and this is their debut album, it has actually … Continue reading →

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Album review: DESTROY SHE SAID – Down And Dirty

Posted on April 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Bad Reputation ( Release date – 25.05.13) This is the debut album from Destroy She Said, a Melbourne based five piece who like to rock! Low down and dirty hard rock is the band’s forte, blending together elements of AC/DC, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BREED 77 – The Evil Inside

Posted on April 16, 2013 by david.wilson

    Frostmetal (Release date – out now) Breed 77 have always been an interesting band, mixing heavy, post grunge riffs with a bit of latin flair to produce a unique sound. This album is the band’s first in three … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE RESISTANCE – Scars

Posted on April 16, 2013 by david.wilson

earMUSIC [Release Date – 10.05.13] What is heavy music ? A One Direction fan may consider Bon Jovi heavy, whereas a Bon Jovi fan may consider Iron Maiden heavy. He or she in turn may consider Slayer heavy, but what about … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: SKID ROW – I AM I – BUFFALO SUMMER,Leamington Assembly,12 April 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by david.wilson

Young Welsh four piece Buffalo Summer opened up the evenings proceedings, a tight, groove packed sound from a band who at times reminded me a little of The Answer with a touch of The Black Crowes and possibly the swagger … Continue reading →

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