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FLASH BASTARD – Rock n’ Roll Must Be Destroyed

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jason

Cargo Having been signed to Nikki Sixx’s Americoma label in the mid-‘90’s, Canadian band Flash Bastard were dropped before their debut album was released- mainly down to the fact that vocalist Donal Finn had an altercation with The Scorpions when … Continue reading →

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ALT-FEST festival announced for 2014

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jason

ALT-FEST ***BRAND NEW TRULY ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE AND RADICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST 15/16/17 2014 *** Alt-Fest – a brand new radical alternative music and lifestyle festival with a totally wicked edge, has been confirmed to take place on August … Continue reading →

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SQUEEZE Pop-Up Sop and UK tour Nov/Dec

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jason

Description: Squeeze Launch Pop Up Shop - LtoR Glenn Tilbrook Chris Difford thumb

SQUEEZE LAUNCH THEIR POP UP SHOP AND ANNOUNCE NEW SQUEEZE SONGS & BBC DOCUMENTARY Today, icons of British pop music Squeeze revealed their Pop Up Shop, “a combination of new songs and technology, of musicianship and experience.” With fans who … Continue reading →

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JIMI JAMISON – Never Too Late

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Following on the heels of his last solo album, the wonderful “Crossroads Moment” (and “Extra Moments”) which was mostly co-written with ex-Survivor colleague Jim Peterik, comes “Never Too Late”. The Survivor writing connection has been severed for this … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – GENE THE WEREWOLF

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jason

Gene the Werewolf have just released their debut album ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Animal’ on Frontiers. It is a perfect album if you love bands like Kiss, the Darkness and Van Halen… What are you currently up to? As odd as … Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality edited by William Irwin (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012) This is the latest in the Blackwell Philosophy and Popular Culture series and this one examines the mighty Black Sabbath, particularly their music, through … Continue reading →

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WILL WALLNER & VIVIEN VAIN – Rising

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Metal Mind Productions Wallner and Vain, though sounding like the first act at an end-of-the-pier variety show, are in fact very well connected musicians indeed. The list of contributors to this debut album reads like a Who’s Who of late … Continue reading →

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HARM – The Nine

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

Frostbyte This metal/grunge combo Harm hail from Southern Ontario, Canada. They’ve been around since 2003, but this is only their second outing. Released in their homeland and bits of Europe in 2009, the follow up now gets a full international … Continue reading →

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To Master Reality with Black Sabbath, Let Philosophy be Your Guide by William Irwin

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

William Irwin is the editor of Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012) and here he gives us his views on what we may expect from the new Black Sabbath album currently being recorded… To Master Reality with … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: SMASH MOUTH, LOVE HUNTER, TIN SOLDIERS

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

SMASH MOUTH – Magic 429Records Smash Mouth have been around since 1994 and their pop punk lite is still good, although I am not sure they will be oustelling the likes of Green Day or Good Charlotte any day soon. … Continue reading →

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RICHARD THOMPSON new album & UK tour

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC BRAND NEW ALBUM ARRIVES FEBRUARY 11th 2013 FULL UK TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2013 Declared by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 20 Guitarists Of All Time and considered one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, musician … Continue reading →

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PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT new album

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

NEW SOLO ALBUM RELEASE ‘TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY’ January 28 (Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records) Paul Raymond, songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult hard rock outfit UFO has inked a deal with Cherry Red Records’ new hard rock imprint label Hear … Continue reading →

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RICK SPRINGFIELD – Songs For The End Of The World

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jason

(Frontiers) www.frontiers.it Rick Springfield’s apparent youth has always been deceptive. As the heart throb of American teenagers in his early eighties heyday he was already well into his thirties , and now despite appearances to the contrary he is an … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with STEVE WATTS (DEMON DUDE’S REVENGE)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jason

Steve Watts, the former keyboards player/arranger with Demon, has a new musical project underway Demon Dude’s Revenge and the first album ‘An Adolescent Fantasy (Vol 1)’ is out now. Over to Steve… 1. What are you currently up to? Well, … Continue reading →

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LORD FOWL – Moon Queen

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jason

Small Stone Records www.smallstone.com Lord Fowl are a four piece consisting of Jon Conine (bass), Don Freeman (drums), Vechel Jaynes (guitar/vocals) and Mike Pellegrino (guitar/vocals) and this album sounds like a ling lost classic from the … Continue reading →

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WISHBONE ASH – Live in Geneva 1995

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jason

Angel Air www.angelair.co.uk Wishbone Ash have had multiple line up changes and periods of inactivity since their ‘70’s hay day. Andy Powell, the sole surviving member by 1995, put a touring band together and marked their … Continue reading →

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JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE) debut solo album in Feb

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jason

John Wheeler “Un-American Gothic” February 4th on Cooking Vinyl http://www.johnwheelermusic.com/News.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha-6kRG2878 – Official video for latest single ‘Deeper in Debt’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMnI5JoMNs0 – Wheeler’s cover of ‘Eton Rifles’ “Un-American Gothic” is John Wheeler’s first solo record, written entirely on the road … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 with DAVE CLARKE

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jason

Dave Clarke of Planet Earth Publicity gives a sneak preview of some upcoming musical projects and a little football… What have you got planned music/promotion wise for next year? I’m looking forward to Lisbee Stainton’s UK tour, the new albums … Continue reading →

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GENE THE WEREWOLF- Rock n’ Roll Animal

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Strangely for a relatively new band, Gene The Werewolf, have captured that big mid to late ‘80’s vibe perfectly. Don’t be fooled by the off the wall name as the band seamlessly blends the feel of mid-career KISS, … Continue reading →

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THE JAM – CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

6 Albums in one box – released December 3rd (Universal) On December 3rd Universal release a set of all The Jam’s classic albums in one nifty little box. Packaged in individual vinyl-replica CDs with rigid slipcases, and would fit nicely … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged All Mod Cons, Bruce Foxton, In The City, Paul Weller, Setting Sons, Sound Affects, The Gift, The Jam, This is the Modern World | Leave a comment

Best of 2012 with CHRIS SINGLETON

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

Chris Singleton played his first band gigs in a couple of years recently and the recording of album number three is ubnder way… Gig review What have you got planned music wise for next year? To finally finish off album … Continue reading →

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BLOODBOUND – In The Name Of Metal

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jason

AFM Records One look at the track names and you know what to expect especially with an album called “In the Name of Metal”! After the title track we have “Bonebreaker”, “Metalheads Unite”, “Mr Darkness” and “I’m Evil” to name … Continue reading →

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NASTY IDOLS – Kalifornia

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jason

Perris Records Sweden’s Nasty Idols recently unleashed their sixth album, “Kalifornia”, and just in time for it to slide into my top albums of 2012. Produced by Matti Engdahl and the band, the album is heavier in part than its … Continue reading →

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – Epicloud

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jason

Inside Out www.insideout.de The musical genius that is Devin Townsend is back, although this is an album of highly addictive pop metal/hard tunes and not the Ziltoid sequel he was apparently planning – that is coming … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: SOULICIT, HUMBUCKER

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jason

SOULICIT – Parking Lot Rockstar (Thermal Entertainment/Music Buy Mail) American hard rockers Soulicit have burst on to the rock scene recently, touring with the likes of Buckcherry, Fuel, SevenDust and Halestorm to critical acclaim. “Parking Lot Rockstar” is the outfit’s … Continue reading →