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Zoltar Speaks – Treatment
S-a-N PR 2012 The name Zoltar should be familiar to those of a certain age , it was the name of the fairground slot machine that changed Tom Hanks into an oversize 10 year old in the film Big. This … Continue reading
Instill – The Hooligan Factor
Fudgeworks/Absolute 2012 Instill were formed in the deep south, well Bournemouth, back in 2008. This is the band’s second EP release and it is one of best packaged CD’s I have seen, they have put a lot of time and … Continue reading
CANNIBAL CORPSE – Torture
Metal Blade 2012 The first time I heard Cannibal Corpse I absolutely hated them. This was in college, when the campus radio station was clearing out a bunch of their metal CD’s. As I recall they were phasing out the … Continue reading
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TRIXTER – New Audio Machine
Frontiers 2012 Trixter, now there’s a name from the past. Formed in the late ‘80’s and releasing two what we shall term as hair-metal classics with “Trixter” (1990) and “Hear!” (1992). Both of which did reasonably well in the States … Continue reading
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THE FLOWER KINGS new album details
After five years of absence progressive cult rockband “The Flower Kings” will release their new studio album on the 18th of June 2012 (Europe/ 19th of June 2012 in the U.S.). The new sound carrier of the band around mastermind … Continue reading
Dio competition
TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF DIO’s LAST IN LINE, SACRED HEART AND HOLY DIVER DELUXE EDITIONS: SHOW US YOUR DEVIL’S HORNS AND WIN AMAZING DIO PRIZES! Upload a photo of you or your friends raising the ‘Devil’s Horns’ to Flickr … Continue reading
PETER GABRIEL – Live Blood
Eagle Records 2012 (double CD) Following on from the live DVD/Blu-Ray and 3D Disc released last year we now have the concert on a double CD version. Recorded last year at the Hammersmith Apollo Peter Gabriel was backed by the … Continue reading
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NIGHTWISH, VAN HALEN, MOLLO MARTIN, TALON, HOUSE OF SHAKIRA album reviews
Up Yours Artist: Citizen Charlie Label: Rocksector Records Genre: Hard rock Recommended: Yes Score: 7.5 out of 10 Summary: Female belted rock ’n roll with attitude Link: http://www.citizencharlie.com Citizen Charlie – Up Yours Citizen Charlie is a female-fronted rock … Continue reading
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Tagged House Of Shakira, Mollo Martin, Nightwish, Talon, Van Halen
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Brent Enman – Wildman
Two Sides Moon/SLW 2012 Brent Enman is literally a one man band. He plays all the instruments on this record and provides all the vocals and harmonies, I assume he also made his own tea in the studio. This line … Continue reading
STONE AXE – Captured Live! Roadburn Festival 201
Ripple Music 2012 I have come across Stone Axe before, recently reviewing their last studio album ‘Stone Axe II’ which proved to be an enjoyable recording. The band are purveyors of excellent 70’s tinged rock, borrowing heavily from the top … Continue reading
PHIL COLLINS – Live At Montreux 2004
Eagle Vision 2012 This is a DVD package of two halves recorded eight years apart at the Montreux Jazz festival. The first of the two discs finds Phil on his ‘ First Final Farewell Tour’ and features 24 tracks. I … Continue reading
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Lay Down Rotten interview
Chris Martin catches up with Jost of Lay Down Rotten… Lay Down Rotten has been around for some time now, but seem poised to really crack into the mainstream with Mask Of Malice. How does this album differ from what … Continue reading
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QUICK PLAYS – CHANGING HORSES, JOEY SUMMER, AUBURN
CHANGING HORSES – The Nashville Sessions (2012) Friargate Records British duo consisting of Richard Birtill (vocals/guitar) and Francesca Cullen (vocals/violin/mandolin) and helped out as well by producer Chris Donohue. A six song album/EP that is very enjoyable from the Talking … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Auburn, Changing Horses, Joey Summer, Silence
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TAURUS TRAKKER – Building Ten
Second album from this west London duo of Martin Muscatt (vocals/guitars) and Allison Phillips (drums/vocals). They even have a rather special guest in the Clash’s Mick Jones, who adds his guitar to the title track. Musically this reminded me of … Continue reading
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Tagged Mick Jones, Taurus Trakker, The Clash
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A SILENT ESCAPE, LIMOZINE, TROCORN album reviews
A Silent Escape – A Silent Escape (S-a-N PR) A Silent Escape are a new Swedish quartet who bring together the pop punk melodies of Millencolin and Alkaline Trio and add a harder, nu metal edge to the package. It … Continue reading
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WOLFSBANE original line-up UK tour October 2012
***Original Line Up’s October 2012 UK Tour confirmed following rave reviews for new ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ studio album*** Blaze Bayley – Vocals Jase Edwards – Guitars Jeff Hately – Bass Steve ‘Danger’ Ellett – Drums “Wolfsbane were originally founded … Continue reading
CASABLANCA – Apocalyptic Youth
The old adage never judge a book by its cover, or in this case an album sleeve, rings true here as looking at Casablanca you’d think the CD would be all glam/sleaze rock. Wrong! This is one heck of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Cooper, Casablanca, Ryan Roxie
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10 Q’s with the GYPSY PISTOLEROS
Vocalist Lee Pistolero answers the Q’s…seriouslsy do check this band out as they are unique and define good time rock ‘n’ roll… 1. What are you currently up to? Hi Jason amigo. We are currently sorting out the final 16 … Continue reading
BRYAN FERRY, CHIC feat. NILE ROGERS, SKINDRED for Guilfest 2012
Organisers have scored a major coup for GuilFest 2012 as Art Rock legend BRYAN FERRY CBE is confirmed to headline the main stage on the night of Sunday 15th July at GuilFest 2012. Regarded as the embodiment of high glamour, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryan Ferry, Chic, Guilfest, Jools Holland, Nile Rodgers, Olly Murs, Skindred, Tim Minchin
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Exumer interview
Vocalist Mem Von Stein answers the Q’s from Chris Martin… For starters, welcome back to the metal world! Why the long wait for new Exumer? We were getting so much mail over the years and it really did not stop … Continue reading
JAMIE HARTMAN – III
Flat Cap Records 2012 Jamie Hartman was the vocalist with now defunct indie rockers Ben’s Brother (I seem to recall seeing and liking the song they performed on the Graham Norton Show) and this is his debut solo album. Already … Continue reading
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SHINEDOWN – Amaryllis
Roadrunner 2012 Shinedown return with their fourth album and their first since 2008’s ‘Sound Of Madness’. They have also stuck with that album’s producer Rob Cavallo (Meat Loaf/Green Day). I must admit I have missed out on this band previously … Continue reading
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YOU HAD ME AT HELLO, TWISTER & THE SCRATCH reviews
You Had Me At Hello! – Take It Off (S-a-N PR) Take It Off is a 6 track debut EP by these pop punksters and it’s a good starting point. Blink 182 have obviously been a big influence here, most … Continue reading
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FOREIGNER – Alive And Rockin’
Eagle Records 2012 This live CD was recorded at Germany’s Bang Your Head festival back in 2006. The line-up back then would have included not only Mick Jones and vocalist Kelly Hansen but Jason Bonham on drums and long standing … Continue reading
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Tagged classic rock, Foreigner, melodic rock
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GEORGE GAKIS – Too Much Ain’t Enough
Perris Records 2012 George Gakis has been releasing albums since 1989 and toured and supported many artists in his native Greece including Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes, Dokken et al. On this latest album he has a few top name guests including … Continue reading
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Tagged George Gakis, Joe Lynn Turner, melodic rock
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