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BLOODBOUND – In The Name Of Metal
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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Tagged AFM Records, Bloodbound, In The Name Of Metal
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NASTY IDOLS – Kalifornia
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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Tagged Kalifornia, NASTY IDOLS, Perris Records
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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – Epicloud
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
Quick Plays: SOULICIT, HUMBUCKER
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
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Tagged HUMBUCKER, Robyn, SOULICIT, THE TUESDAY CLUB
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KAMELOT – Silverthorn
SPV ww.spv.de An important album for Kamelot as with the departure of the band’s previous vocalist Khan, his replacement would have big shoes to fill. Luckily the band have chosen wisely in Tommy Karevik, formerly of … Continue reading
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Tagged Kamelot, Seventh Wonder, Silverthorn, SPV, Thomas Youngblood, Tommy Karevik
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TORBEN SCHMIDT – Long Short Story
Blimey here is a blast from the past as Torben Schmidt used to front Danish melodic/pomp rockers Skagarack, who even played the Reading festival back in the late 80’s. The band split in the mid-90’s and nothing much has been … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Long Short Story, Skagarack, TORBEN SCHMIDT, West Coast
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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS – Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers
Eagle Vision American rock band The Doobie Brothers formed in the late 60s and had several hit albums and singles in the 70s and 80s. They were known for numerous guitars and vocals, plenty of harmonies (but more electric than … Continue reading
PETER FRAMPTON – Comes Alive 35 – An Evening With Peter Frampton
(2DVD) Eagle Vision 2011 saw Peter Frampton resurrect his legendary Comes Alive album (8 * Platinum in the USA, one of the biggest selling live albums ever), on its 35th anniversary, and a series of shows were very well received. … Continue reading
Best of 2012: ROBB JOHNSON
Robb Johnson as ever has been a busy man and we even mange to sneak a football related question in… What have you got planned music wise for next year? well… quite a lot! there is a “sort of best … Continue reading
Best of 2012 with ERIC RAGNO
Eric Ragno is the ‘keyboards player to the stars’, having returned from another successful Firefest he gives us a quick update and his best of selections… What have you got planned music wise for next year? I’m working on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonrud, Eric Ragno, Firefest, Jeff Scott Soto, Jesse Damon, The Best Of 2012, Van Halen
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Gig Review: VEGA/TAINTED NATION/DEGREED
London Sunday 4th November 2012 Click here for review Photo by Andy Nathan Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly … Continue reading
Quick Play: THE APOSTATES, ZEN MOTEL, CAPTAIN CRIMSON, THE SPOKES, FULLFORCE
THE APOSTATES – Wide-Eyed & Determined www.theapostates.co.uk (Released Dec 10th) The Apostates formed back in 2006 and the three piece consist of Adam Stone (vocals/guitar), Steve Reynolds (bass/vocals) and Mike Saminaden (drums/vocals). They have racked up hundreds of live shows … Continue reading
PATSY MATHESON & BECKY MILLS news
Hello Everybody, Just a quick update! New dates for Spring for Becky Mills and me are now up on the website www.patsymatheson.co.uk. We will be appearing here… December 2012 Saturday 1st December – Skegness, Great British Folk Festival … Continue reading
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Tagged Becky Mills, Patsy Matheson, Waking the Witch
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DOKKEN – Broken Bones
Frontiers Rumoured to be the last album under the band name Dokken, new album “Broken Bones” is somewhat of a triumphant fanfare that rolls back the years. Featuring only Don Dokken and drummer Mick Brown from the original line up, … Continue reading
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Tagged Broken Bones, Dokken, Frontiers
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BELLOWHEAD gig review Roundhouse London
BELLOWHEAD + MAMA ROSIN Roundhouse, London Wednesday 7th November 2012 I was excited to see my first Bellowhead concert having discovered their wonderful brand of folk music a few years ago. A suitable venue as well, as the Roundhouse is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bellowhead, Broadside, gig review, London, Roundhouse
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IMPERA – Legacy Of Life
Escape Music www.escape-music.com Formed around drummer JK Impera (Bruce Kulick/Graham Bonnet/John Corabi) he is joined by guitarist Tommy Denander (who has played on hundreds of albums including Toto, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley) and vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (once … Continue reading
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Tagged Escape Music, IMPERA, Legacy Of Life, Matt Alfonzetti, Tommy Denander
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RAINBOW – Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll (Re-issue)
Polydor/Universal Another double CD re-issue of the band’s classic 1978 album, with the bonus CD adding rough mixes of songs on the original album, some live versions and a couple of rehearsal takes.Interesting sleeve notes that include interviews (archive ones … Continue reading
SOLIEL MOON – On The Way To Everything
Frontiers www.frontiers.it Soliel Moon is a duo formed by vocalist Larry King (current singer in the Michael Thompson Band and Michael Thompson guests on this album) and keyboardist John Blasucci. This is the band’s second album and … Continue reading
TWISTED SISTER – Twisted Xmas – Live in Las Vegas
(DVD/CD) Eagle Vision www.eagle-rock.com Twisted Sister released their own twisted versions of some Christmas classics a few years ago and now we have a live DVD and CD of these, with a few Twisted Sister classics added … Continue reading
JOURNEY + WHITESNAKE + THUNDER May UK tour
Journey and Whitesnake, along with special guests Thunder, are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever in May 2013, taking in eight dates across the UK. Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday 9th November priced at … Continue reading
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Tagged David Coverdale, Journey, May 2013 tour dates, Thunder, Whitesnake
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TEN – Heresy & Creed
FRONTIERS RECORDS www.frontiers.it Less than two years after returning to something like their old form with their Stormwarning release, Ten have capitalised on renewed interest and a successful mini tour with a new line up with an … Continue reading
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Tagged Frontiers, Gary Hughes, Heresy & Creed, melodic rock, TEN
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FM announce PledgeMusic for their new album plus EP
FM are pleased to announce they are teaming up with PledgeMusic to launch their very own Pledge campaign. “We’re so excited to be able to involve our fans in the release of our new album Rockville with the help of … Continue reading
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS Nov 5th single release
On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes committed the ultimate act of treason – Attempting to blow up the houses of Parliament to free Briton from the rule of King James. 407 years later, Fearless Vampire Killers’ act out a … Continue reading
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Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, Guy Fawkes, November 5th
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Singles Bar: LIZ LAWRENCE, WILL MILES
WILL MILES – Shallow Water/Angela (Released 26th Nov) Double A-side debut single by this London based singer songwriter who has self-produced this despite offers of help from the likes of Pedro Ferreira (The Darkness/Joe Strummer). Both songs are pleasant enough … Continue reading
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Tagged Chemical Smile, Enfant, Liz Lawrence, singer songwriter, Will Miles
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THE DUNWELLS – Leaving The Rose EP
Concord Records/Playing In Traffic The Dunwells released their debut album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’ earlier this year. They have been touring for much of the year, including a lot of dates in the US, to great acclaim. Now they release a … Continue reading
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Tagged CSN, folk rock, Leaving The Rose, Mumford & Sons, The Dunwells
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