Category Archives: ALBUM REVIEWS

WINTERFYLLETH – The Threnody Of Triumph

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Yiannis

CANDLELIGHT – Out Now I am not quite sure why loving one’s country and history has become synonymous with being politically right-wing. Fears of such associations which could potentially damage record sales have deprived many artists from presenting aspects of … Continue reading →

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A FOREST OF STARS – A Shadowplay For Yesterdays

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Yiannis

LUPUS LOUNGE  – Release Date: Out Now An element of mystery has always been a helpful ingredient in any Rock band’s arsenal and no band has mastered the art of identity concealment better than Kiss, of course, but that has … Continue reading →

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ONE MILE AN HOUR – S/T

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

Snowbird Records www.onemileanhour.com One Mile An Hour are a three piece band and they are heavily influenced by another three piece – Crosby, Stills & Nash. Vocalist Jeff Kightly has wonderfully high register – on ‘Magpie Song’ he recalls the … Continue reading →

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MAGICA – Centre of the Great Unkown

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

AFM Records Magica are a new one on me even though this is there 6th album. The band was formed back in 2002 by guitarist Bogdan Costea and is from Romania which might go someway as to explaining why they … Continue reading →

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RORY GALLAGHER – Reissues

Posted on October 3, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Rory Gallagher - Against The Grain

Sony Music [Release date 01.10.12] The second batch of Rory Gallagher reissues – taken from the original quarter inch masters – chronicles his time with Chrysalis in the late seventies. Gallagher’s ascendant star had waned a little by 1975′s Against the … Continue reading →

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MOB RULES – Cannibal Nation

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

AFM Records www.afmrecords.com Mob Rules are back,  now a veteran of the metal scene having released their debut back in 1999. They pedal a decent style of power metal with a distinct Iron Maiden sound at times, mainly down to … Continue reading →

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IAN McCULLOCH – Slideling/Mysterio

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

Edsel Candleland (****) His debut album from 1989 and easily his best solo release to date. This re-release adds a second disc, although it will be sure to test the mettle of even the most ardent fan as it contains … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: THE ENEMY, WATCHERS, AHEAD OF IDEAS

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jason

THE ENEMY ‘This Is Real’ (Released 22nd October) Another single lifted of their current top 10 album ‘Streets In The Sky’. This single also features on a four track EA Sports Fifa 13 EP, so plenty of exposure then. Like … Continue reading →

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BONRUD – Save Tomorrow

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com       Paul Bonrud is back some eight years after his rather good album released on Frontiers. Now he has a new label and has the legendary producer Keith Olsen co-producing the album, so no issues … Continue reading →

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SNEW – What’s It To Ya

Posted on September 24, 2012 by david.wilson

    Self Release (Release Date – Out Now) Snew are purveyors of fine sleaze rock all the way from Los Angeles. This is the band’s third album and they have pulled in experienced producers and mixers to add polish … Continue reading →

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ZODIAC- A Bit Of Devil

Posted on September 24, 2012 by david.wilson

    Honest Hound Records (Release Date – Out Now) Zodiac are a German blues rock outfit who meld together elements of ZZ Top, Led Zep and a bit of stoner attitude in their music. This is the band’s debut … Continue reading →

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MARS HOLLOW live album release

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

“If you take a little bit of Yes – mostly in John Baker’s vocals – and a little bit of Rush (also there in the vocals), that’s a bit of what Mars Hollow sound like.” – Stephanie Sollow, ProgressiveWorld.net On … Continue reading →

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DEMON – Unbroken

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

Spaced Out Music www.the-demon.com       The band’s first new album since 2005’s ‘Better the Devil You Know’ and it sees them back, for the most part, to a classic hard rock/metal sound. There is a little prog in … Continue reading →

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Last Of A Dyin’ Breed

Posted on September 23, 2012 by jason

Loud & Proud/Roadrunner       Lynyrd Skynyrd are as the album title suggests the last of a dying breed of southern rock bands. There is still Molly Hatchett and Blackfoot are supposedly carrying on with a young line-up hand … Continue reading →

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LOVERBOY – Rock N Roll Revival

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jason

Frontiers       I’ll be honest, I was sceptical of this one, however nothing else has got near my stereo for weeks- “Rock N Roll Revival” is, hands down, one of my favourite albums of 2012. Mixing three new … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: ANDY FLANNAGAN, MELINDA ORTNER

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

ANDY FLANNAGAN – Drowning In The Shallow (Absolute/Universal) Singer/songwriter Andy Flannagan releases an album of mixed melodies and written over the past six years or so. It will take a few good spins to get into, although the folk/Waterboys ‘The … Continue reading →

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Album review: DON FELDER – Road To Forever

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason
DON FELDER - Road To Forever

Rocket Science (Release date 08.10.22] Former Eagle (he was sacked by the band back in 2001) releases only his second solo album to date (his first was way back in 1983). This album has some top name musicians including Graham … Continue reading →

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NEURAL/FX, GUTTERGODZ

Posted on September 17, 2012 by david.wilson

NEURAL/FX – Abrection     Self Release (Release Date – Out Now) Mexican prog metal this time all the way from Monterrey. Reading the band’s biog it would appear that they went through a fair number of members before they … Continue reading →

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CIRCLE 7, MORRE

Posted on September 17, 2012 by david.wilson

CIRCLE 7 – In Between     Self Release (Release Date – Out Now) Circle 7 are a 5 piece from San Diego. This is the band’s second album, the first being released back in 2009, which was followed up … Continue reading →

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DEEP PURPLE Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple

Eagle Rock (Release date: 1.10.12) Much is being made of this album with an almost predictable special pack courtesy of ‘Classic Rock’ and no doubt the inevitable 8 out of 10 stars in that magazine’s review section. The question most … Continue reading →

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DAUGHTRY – Break The Spell (tour edition)

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jason

      Daughtry, the band fronted by Chris Daughtry who found fame on ‘American Idol’, have a tour edition of their latest album released in time for their European dates supporting Nickelback. The fact that a lot of the … Continue reading →

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HESS – Living In Yesterday

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jason

FRONTIERS RECORDS   www.frontiers.it       For over 15 years Canadians Harem Scarem were one of the best melodic rock bands in the business, and among a variety of changing musical styles from one album to the next, the effortlessly … Continue reading →

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THE ORDEAL – Descent From Hell

Posted on September 13, 2012 by david.wilson

    Dust On The Tracks (Release Date – 29th Oct 2012) Germany and power metal go together like ‘wiener schnitzel mit fries’, a winning combination and a very tasty prospect. In ‘Descent From Hell’ The Ordeal have served up … Continue reading →

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BLUESMIX – Flat Nine

Posted on September 13, 2012 by david.wilson

    Bluedust Records (Release Date – Out Now) London based 4 piece Bluesmix, like the Ronseal ad, do what they say on the tin. The guys play an effortless, laid back blues, which has a late night, smokey bar … Continue reading →

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THRESHOLD – March Of Progress

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jason

Nuclear Blast A lot has happened in the Threshold camp since their last album 2007’s ‘Dead Reckoning’. Vocalist Damian Wilson is back in the band and then last year saw the sad passing of former vocalist Andrew ‘Mac’ McDermott, plus … Continue reading →

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