Author Archives: jason

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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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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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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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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Interview with CODE OF SILENCE

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jason
Code Of Silence

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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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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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 →

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BELASCO – Transmuting

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jason

Maybe Records Belasco release their latest album some six years after their last one and they have the legendary Tom Allom (Black Sabbath/Judas Priest) mixing the album. The band have certainly built up a following since starting in 2000. The … Continue reading →

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Album review: JUSTIN HAYWARD – Spirits of the Western Sky

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jason

       Eagle Records (Released 25th February) The Moody Blues main man Justin Hayward returns with his first solo album since 1996. The album was recorded in Nashville and Genoa and features a few musical adventures with a couple … Continue reading →

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Interview with LAWRENCE CASE of VOODOO VEGAS

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jason

We catch-up with Voodoo Vegas vocalist Lawrence Case ahead of the release of the band’s debut album ‘The Rise of Jimmy Silver’… What are you currently up to? Hey Jason, we’ve been really busy promoting ‘The Rise Of Jimmy Silver.’ … Continue reading →

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NEAL MORSE – releases “LIVE Momentum” DVD Box Set & launches live video

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jason

Nashville, TN — When progressive rock icon Neal Morse was preparing to tour his highly acclaimed 2012 studio release, “Momentum,” he turned to YouTube to audition touring players to support his faithful duo of Mike Portnoy (drums) and Randy George … Continue reading →

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Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jason

Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration and signing opportunity at the London Super Comic Convention on 24th February. UK shock-rockers Fearless Vampire Killers have teamed up with acclaimed Italian comic artist Marco Turini to illustrate a front cover for one … Continue reading →

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EP reviews: EWAN SIMPSON, DROPOUT DAN, SHOOTING SIGNALS

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Dropout Dan “Forever, Instead” (Anchor Music) “Forever, Instead” is a five track acoustic EP from Dropout Dan, Dan being Cambridgeshire’s Daniel O’Dell. The songs sound like they are yearning to be performed by a full band as opposed to the … Continue reading →

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PERTNESS – Frozen Time

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Pure Legend Records Pertness is a mighty strange name for a metal band. Maybe it describes the peaks of their native Bernese Highlands in Switzerland. They wear their local Bernese kilts on stage, apparently. Or perhaps the name is inspired … Continue reading →

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STRAY CATS – Live at Montreux 1981

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Eagle Vision When the Stray Cats played the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1981 they were young and on a roll, just 6 months after the release of their self-titled debut album and a couple of months short of the release … Continue reading →

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RICHARD THOMPSON – Electric

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Proper Records (Released 11th February) http://proper-records.co.uk/richardthompson-electric/         Thompson returns with a new album and as the title suggests it is one of his electric albums. Recorded in Nashville with guitarist Buddy Miller producing (and playing), Thompson is … Continue reading →

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PATTI SMITH – Live at Montreux 2005

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Eagle Vision Filmed at the 39th annual Montreux Jazz festival in 2005, and in support of her recent “Trampin’” album, this new DVD from Eagle Vision finds Patti Smith in fine form. Backed by a band including original Patti Smith … Continue reading →

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GRAVITY – Eutheria

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

M&O Music Within its niche, this is not a bad album. Gravity, a French outfit putting out their second album, strive to blend death metal with melodic rock and atmospheric passages. The band are not short of ambition and are … Continue reading →

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PAUL McCARTNEY – Live Kisses

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Eagle Vision       Filmed almost a year ago, on February 9th 2012, this live show was streamed to mark the release of McCartney’s “Kisses On The Bottom” album. Recorded at the Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, the 13 … Continue reading →

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EDGE OF ATTACK – S/T

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Spread the Metal Records Edge of Attack is a Canadian outfit touted as “power thrashers”.  This is the quintet’s debut release. “In Hell” opens proceedings and the opening riff combined with relentless percussion immediately grabs one’s attention.  Edge of Attack … Continue reading →

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AIRLESS – Changes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com (Released 18th February)         Airless is a Spanish hard rock outfit that has been producing music for over ten years, their debut coming out in 2002.  “Changes” is the band’s fourth effort – a … Continue reading →

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SUICIDE BOMBERS – Criminal Record

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Suicide Records “Criminal Record” is the debut album from Norway’s Suicide Bombers, and is a solid slab of Scandinavian sleaze.  The band have elected to give themselves characters (Sleaze Fuhrer, Sex Gunslinger, Bitch Commander and Outlaw Groover) and a background … Continue reading →

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