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Fearless Vampire Killers Guilfest 2012 Big Cheese Tent
Seeing Fearless Vampire Killers was probably the highlight of this year. I had dragged along my friend and had attempted to run in wellies through the mud bath called guilfest to try and get at the front of the audience. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fearless Vampire Killers, Guilfest Big Cheese Tent
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Ministry, HMV Forum, Friday 20th July
Ministry, back on the road for the first time since a split in 2008, have lost nothing of their intensity and rage. In front of a pretty packed Forum crowd, mainman Al Jourgenson snarled and barked out barbs of political … Continue reading
Roger Hodgson US tour in August
Roger Hodgson, Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Returns with his Breakfast in America Summer Tour, First National U.S. Run in 30 Years Fresh on the heels of sold out performances earlier this year in the U.S., South America, and Europe, Roger … Continue reading
Singles Bar: THE LOOK, FANTASY RAINBOW, THE BOY ROYALS, MORTDELAMER, DREAMSTEALER
The Look – Let It Go (Beat Town Records) Apparently the Look had a hit in 1981, namely ‘I am the Beat’ and DJ Chris Evans is a fan. Now they are back with this new song which isn’t too … Continue reading
TARJA – Act I
Ear Music/Edel 2012 (Double CD) www.tarja-act1.com Former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen releases her first solo live album (there is also a companion DVD and BluRay releases). I will admit I am not the biggest fan of her voice but freed … Continue reading
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Tagged Act I, Nightwish, Tarja
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Rock Candy Roundup: Johnny Van Zant, Lionheart, Fastway, Paris
Johnny VAN ZANT Round Two ***1/2 The Last Of The Wild Ones **** Youngest of the Van Zant family, Johnny follows an enormous legacy in Ronnie (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Donnie (38 Special). These solo albums (sometimes credited to The Johnny … Continue reading
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Tagged Fastway, Johnny Van Zant, Lionheart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motorhead, Paris, Rock Candy, UFO
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FM re-issues
Indiscreet **** Tough It Out **** Rock Candy Records Two classic AOR albums, where the band’s name sums up the sound perfectly. Formed by the former Samson rhythm section of drummer Pete Jupp and bassist Merv Goldsworthy, a few line-up … Continue reading
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Tagged FM, Rock Candy, Steve Overland
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VISION DIVINE – Destination Set To Nowhere
Ear Music/Edel 2012 Formed in Italy in 1998, this progressive power metal band release their seventh studio album with plenty of power and melody, Rhapsody’s Fabio Lione providing vocals with power, range and an operatic touch. From the outset the … Continue reading
RED JASPER – A Midsummer Night’s Dream/The Winter’s Tale
Angel Air 2012 www.angelair.co.uk The words ‘British’ and ‘quintessentially’ spring to mind listening to this eccentric brace of early 90’s releases from a former agitprop punk folk act that contrarily transmogrified itself into a progressive rock band. Seemingly in awe … Continue reading
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Tagged prog rock, Red Jasper
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L.A GUNS – Hollywood Forever
Deadline Music 2012 L.A Guns release their first original album in 7 years and not only will ‘Hollywood Forever’ go down as one of their best but the album also reminds me of why I liked the band in the … Continue reading
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Tagged LA Guns, Phil Lewis
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Singles Bar: MINIATURE DINOSAURS, BLUEVEILS, JUNKFOXX, AGENTS OF CHAOS
Miniature Dinosaurs – Lemonade (Integrity Records) This is the first single to be taken from Miniature Dinosaurs forthcoming EP ‘Turn It On’ and it’s a decent listen. The band play an upbeat indie pop reminiscent of fellow scots Orange Juice, … Continue reading
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Tagged AGENTS OF CHAOS, BLUEVEILS, JUNKFOXX, MINIATURE DINOSAURS
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Kiss and Motley Crue gig review
So when you’ve seen the same band 20+ times over the progress of nearly 30 years (yes, I know, there are others that have seen bands much more than that. They can go write their own story, this is mine) … Continue reading
Backstage Hero – Neil Jones
Neil Jones is Business & Marketing Manager for the Cambridge Folk Festival/Cambridge Corn Exchange and a presenter of the Star Radio Rock Show… How did you become involved in the music business? I’ve worked in theatres and music venues all … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambridge Folk Festival, Neil Jones
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THE KENNEDYS – Closer Than You Think
www.kennedysmusic.com Husband and wide duo Pete and Maura have released a string of albums to date, as well as being part of Nanci Griffith’s backing band. This is their first album to get a proper PR push here in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Closer Than You Think, THE KENNEDYS
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones – Live at The Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981
Eagle Vision 2012 The Rolling Stones may have just celebrated their 50th Anniversary but back in 1981, when they were rapidly approaching their 20th, band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart joined legendary blues player Muddy … Continue reading
Jackdaw4 new album news
UK Powerpop band Jackdaw4 are currently working with Direct To Fan Platform PledgeMusic, to release their forthcoming (as yet unnamed) 4th studio album. In a challenging business climate Jackdaw4 have abandoned the more traditional methods for releasing their eagerly anticipated … Continue reading
RHYS WILLIAMS – Great Falls
Right Track Records www.rhyswilliamsmusic.com This is his debut album having previously worked with Morrissey amongst others (he played flute on Morrissey’s ‘I’m Not Sorry’). He has a couple of name guests in pedal steel player BJ Cole and strings arranger … Continue reading
ERIK NORLANDER – The Galactic Collective
The Definitive Edition (2CD/DVD) A real ‘must have’ for fans that’s sure as Erik Norlander re-issues the Galactic Collective CD with a bonus CD featuring four reworkings of existing tunes including a marvellous extended musical workout on ‘Garden Of The … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Erik Norlander, Galactic Collective, John Payne
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AIRS – A Rock Opera
www.airs-rockopera.com Airs is a collaboration between lyricist/writer George Andrade and composer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Brockmann. They met on a Spock’s beard forum and keeping the Spock’s beard theme going Dave Meros and Alan Morse of the band guest on ‘Flight … Continue reading
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Tagged Airs, AOR, prog metal, prog rock, rock opera
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Voodoo Vegas go into the studio and invite fans to come and watch the sessions live
UK Rock band Voodoo Vegas have this week started recording their debut studio album, Voodoo Vegas who are working with renowned producer rock Pedro Ferreira are recording their album at the historic Rockfield studios in Wales. While the band are … Continue reading
Fearless Vampire Killers announce UK tour with co-headliners The Dead Lay Waiting
Fearless Vampire Killers announce UK tour with co-headliners The Dead Lay Waiting Live Nation in association with LPO are proud to present Fearless Vampire Killers and co-headliners The Dead Lay Waiting on The Killing Is Dead Tour which hits UK … Continue reading
OZZY OSBOURNE – Speak Of the Devil
Eagle Rock 2012 This live DVD has been available as a Japanese import for some time but now those lovely folk at Eagle Rock give it a full release. This concert was recorded at Irvine Meadows, California on June 12th … Continue reading
ETERNAL ‘Chapter 1’
www.eternalsweden.com Another top hard rock band from Sweden shock! Yes Eternal are another in that long line of excellent Swedish melodic hard rock/metal bands and this is their debut album after releasing an EP back in 2008. Keyboard player Pontus … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternal, hard rock, melodic rock, Sweden
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RIP – JON LORD (1941-2012)
Jon Lord has died from a health complication as a result of his fight with pancreatic cancer aged 71. An official press statement says: “It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal … Continue reading
DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012
DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012 Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt will rock this year’s inaugural Denim & Leather NWOBHM Festival at Wolverhampton’s Slade Rooms on Saturday September 29th. And as … Continue reading
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Tagged Agincourt, DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012, Gaskin, Praying Mantis, Stampede, Weapon
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