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ROUGH CUT – Rollin’ Thunder EP
www.facebook.com/roughcutband (Released 7th Jan) Not the 80′s US hair metal band (although they had an extra ‘t’) but a young UK based four piece consisting of Jack Simkin (vocals/guitar), Simon J Court (guitar), James Simkin (bass) and Jes Hartley (drums). … Continue reading
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Tagged Rollin' Thunder, Rough Cut
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Gig review: IT BITES/FROST* – The Scala,London 16 December 2012
A packed Scala in festive mood were ready for a double bill of prog rock with a melodic edge. Frost* I have not seen live before and they are back with a slightly revamped line-up with drummer Craig Blundell joining … Continue reading
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Tagged Frost*, It Bites, Jem Godfrey, John Beck, John Mitchell, prog rock, Radio 2, Scala
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MARTIN HARLEY BAND – Mojo Fix
60/20 Records www.martinharley.com Martin Harley is set to release this, his fifth album, in February and he is a very talented slide guitar player who has been heavily influenced by Ry Cooder. In fact listening to songs like ‘Rum Shack’ … Continue reading
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Tagged MARTIN HARLEY BAND, Mojo Fix
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Album review: ROYAL HUNT – 20th Anniversary: Special Edition
Frontiers[Release date 23.11.22] Denmark – home of Hans Christian Andersen, Lego, those rather nice pastries, motor-mouth Lars Ulrich and of course…Royal Hunt. The title says it all really – this is a celebration of the last 20 years of Royal … Continue reading
Paul Menel performing IQ’s Nomzano album
As previously announced, Clive Nolan is currently working at the studio on his new project “Alchemy”. The world premiere of the show will take place at the famous Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2013. The show will … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemy, Clive Nolan, IQ, Nomzano, Paul Menel
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THE JAM – Classic Album Selection
Universal This is a gem of a package: The Jam’s six classic albums presented as individual vinyl-replica CDs, released to mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s split in 1982. I can’t believe it’s 30 years! Emerging from the punk … Continue reading
Best 0f 2012 CHANTEL McGREGOR
Rising blues rock vocalist/guitarist Chantel McGregor has had a busy year and next year looks set to be just as busy… How has the past year been for you music wise? Absolutely magic, whilst its not been a year of … Continue reading
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SHAWN JONES – Struggle Makes You Stronger
High Drive Records www.shawnjonesmusic.com (Release date 11th Feb) Shawn Jones has already released four studio and one live album prior to this new album. He has also been out on tour with BB King, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray amongst … Continue reading
Best of 2012 LEWIS CLAY
Lewis Clay has been busy this year music (and football!) wise and despite some setbacks still does it all for the love of music… How has the recent charity single been doing and how did it feel to see the single stocked in … Continue reading
Best of 2012 IAN RANKIN
Author Ian Rankin is a big music lover and his latest novel ‘Standing In Another Man’s Grave’, featuring the return of Rebus, is out now. Albums of the year: Patti Smith – Banga Snowgoose – Harmony Springs (very good Scottish … Continue reading
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Tagged crime fiction, Ian Rankin, Orion Books, Rebus, Standing In Another Man's Grave, The Best Of 2012
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ROB COTTINGHAM – Captain Blue
www.robcottingham.co.uk (Released 4th February) The second solo outing from Rob Cottingham, a founder member of Touchstone, whose guitarist Adam Hodgson also appears on the album. Other guests include Heather Findlay (ex-Mostly Autumn), Steve Hackett and the narration … Continue reading
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Tagged Captain Blue, Rob Cottingham, Steve Hackett, Touchstone
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CODE OF SILENCE new band announce debut album
British melodic metallers Code Of Silence, fronted by Brazilian vocalist Gus Monsanto (Timo Tolkki’s Revolution Renaissance / Adagio / Symbolica / Lord Of Mushrooms), have signed with Mausoleum Records and Rubicon Music. Produced by Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse) and mixed … Continue reading
10Q’swith JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE)
John Wheeler, a member of rockgrass band Hayseed Dixie, releases his solo album ‘Un-Ameican Gothic’ on February 4th. Here we hear about the new album, Hayseed Dixie and even British Prime Minister David Cameron… 1. What are you currently up … Continue reading
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Tagged David Cameron, Hayseed Dixie, John Wheeler, Un-American Gothic
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KRUK – Be 3
Metal Mind Productions www.metalmind.com.pl New album by the Polish band Kruk who have made a name for themselves in their home country and this album will surely gain them wider notice. They love their classic 70′s … Continue reading
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Tagged Be 3, classic rock, Deep Purple, KRUK, Metal Mind Productions
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Best of 2012 FM
FM – Merv Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp, Steve Overland, Jem Davis & Jim Kirkpatrick – give their best of 2012. They are currently touring with Thin Lizzy and they have a new album ‘Rockville’ out next March… http://www.fmofficial.com/ What have you got planned … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, FM, Indiscreet, Jem Davis, Jim Kirkpatrick, melodic rock, Merv Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp, Rockville, Steve Overland
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METAL EVOLUTION
(3DVD) Eagle Vision Across 3 discs and over 8 hours of running time, this 11 chapter documentary follows the rock/metal family tree (think Headbangers Ball, VH1 et al) and tries to document the much debated history of rock and metal. … Continue reading
BB KING – The Life Of Riley
(DV /Blu Ray, also 2CD) Universal Riley B King, aka BB, is one of the greatest, influential and innovative blues guitarists ever. Now 87, he has had a VERY long career too. This documentary, the DVD release of the film, … Continue reading
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Tagged BB King, blues, DVD, live DVD, The Life Of Riley
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DVD Review: SAXON – Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie
(2DVD) UDR/EMI [Release date 07.12.12] NWoBHM stalwarts Saxon have been rocking for over 35 years and currently enjoying some of their biggest success ever. Certainly in terms of new album, live reviews, Saxon are pretty much top of their game, … Continue reading
DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up
DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up Album Available on iTunes and Bandcamp.com www.dreamertheband.com New York, NY- (December 2 , 2012) Rhode Island-based rockers DREAMER are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album,Turn It Up. Turn It … Continue reading
Gig Review: MAGNUM/TRILLIUM, Islington Academy, 29 November 2012
A packed out Islington Academy were here to see Magnum in the band’s 40th year, although Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin can trace their musical roots back to the late 60’s Brumbeat era. First up we had Trillium fronted by … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Barrow, Amanda Somerville, Bob Catley, Harry James, Islington Academy, Magnum, Mark Stanway, Tony Clarkin, Trillium
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Quick Plays: MAX NAVARRO, FLIPRON, JOHN WHEELER, PIG IRON
MAX NAVARRO – Hard Time www.maxnavarro.com Max Navarro has been releasing music since 2002 and this is his third album, although according to the PR blurb he is already working on his next album It is a mix of catchy … Continue reading
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Tagged Argonaut, FLIPRON, Hayseed Dixie, John Wheeler, Max Navarro, Pig Iron, Rat Scabies, The Burning Of Rome, The Damned
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Y&T – Live at the Mystic
FRONTIERS RECORDS www.frontiers.it For a band of their longevity, Y and T live albums have been thin on the ground. In fact the only one I can recall was 1985’s Open Fire, which with its single disc track listing came … Continue reading
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Tagged Frontiers, Live at the Mystic, Y&T
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RIFF RAFF – Leaving D.C.
RIFF RAFF – Leaving D.C. Yes as the band’s name implies they are a former AC/DC tribute band hailing from Berlin who have now decided to write and record their own music. The singer Steve Betteridge … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, American Dog, Motorhead, Riff Raff, rock 'n' roll, The Cult, ZZ Top
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Best of 2012: JEFF SUMMERS (WEAPON UK)
Guitarist Jeff Summers has been busy this year with Mick Underwood’s Glory Road and Weapon UK have a new album out very soon… How is the new Weapon UK album coming along? The Weapon album is now finished and should … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeff Summers, Mick Underwood's Glory Road, Statetrooper, Weapon UK
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Gig review: VIVA LE PINK
VIVA LE PINK – The Black Heart, Camden, Friday 23rd November Camden’s Black Heart venue was taken over in no uncertain style for this debut gig by psychobilly newbies Viva Le Pink. Self-promoting the event and hand picking two lively … Continue reading
