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IRDORATH – “DEKONSTRUKTEUR DES FLEISCHES”
IRDORATH – “DEKONSTRUKTEUR DES FLEISCHES” MASSACRE (2012) The advent of the Internet has been as much a blessing as it has been a curse for both bands and record labels alike as the general consensus is that it has solved … Continue reading
CANNIBAL CORPSE – Torture
CANNIBAL CORPSE – “TORTURE” METAL BLADE (2012) Being a band that has helped shape the extreme genre that we all know as Death Metal, and enjoying a pretty impressive twenty four year pedigree, is an achievement in itself and even … Continue reading
BARREN EARTH – The Devil’s Resolve
BARREN EARTH – “THE DEVIL’S RESOLVE” PEACEVILLE (2012) Side projects have been an outlet for Rock musicians since the late 60s – an understandable move for those who feel their band does not always provide all the necessary space for … Continue reading
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – Corrosion Of Conformity
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – “CORROSION OF CONFORMITY” CANDLELIGHT (2012) Corrosion Of Conformity are no an ordinary band. When they first formed in Raleigh/North Carolina back in 1982, they did so with the understanding that they were going to be a … Continue reading
EPICA – Requiem For The Indifferent
EPICA – “REQUIEM FOR THE INDIFFERENT” NUCLEAR BLAST (2012) When Mark Jansen, lead guitarist and founding member of the Dutch Symphonic Metal quintet Epica, decided to relieve Helena Michaelsen (Trail Of Tears) of her duties in favour of the virtually … Continue reading
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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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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Tagged A Silent Escape, Limozine, Tricorn
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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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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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DEEP PURPLE – Total Abandon – Australia ’99
Just what the world needs another live Deep Purple album I hear some cry! But wait, this one was recorded back in 1999 in Australia and was previously only available in that country or in the ‘Around The World’ DVD … Continue reading
Album round-up: IMPERIAL LEISURE, BRETON
Imperial Leisure – Death To The One Trick Pony (Steamrolle ) This is the second album by Imperial Leisure and was funded by pledges from their fanbase to get the recording out. The band are a mix of SKA, punk … Continue reading
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Tagged Breton, Christa Vi, Julian Lennon, Killerfix
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ROADMASTER re-issues
Sweet Music/Hey World Fortress Rock Candy 2012 Formed in the early 70s and releasing their first debut album in 1977, Roadmaster are a fine melodic hard rock group who should have been huge. Sweet Music, the second album from 1978 … Continue reading
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Tagged pomp rock, Roadmaster, Rock Candy
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DAKOTA re-issues
Dakota/Runaway Rock Candy 2012 Formed by vocalists / guitarists Jerry Hludzik and Bill Kelly, this band had their roots in the early 70s as ex members of The Buoys and Jerry Kelly Band, before signing to Columbia and releasing their … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Dakota, melodic rock
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TED NUGENT live albums
Motor City Mayhem 4/5 Sweden Rocks 4/5 Armoury Records 2012 Previously issued on DVD, Motor City Mayhem is Motormouth’s 6000th concert, recorded on Independence Day 2008 in his home town of Detroit. On CD for the first time and my … Continue reading
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Tagged Sweden Rocks, Ted Nugent
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FOGHAT re-issues
Foghat / Foghat aka Rock And Roll 5/5 Energised / Rock And Roll Outlaws 5/5 Fool For The City / Night Shift 5/5 Edsel 20120 WOW – a reissue campaign by my favourite band, now this is a good weekend. … Continue reading
Dougie White & La Paz – Granite
Metal Mind Productions 2012 Summary : Former Rainbow singer revisits his earlier band with impressive results I’m one of those Rainbow fans that rates the 1995 album “Stranger In Us All” as inferior to only the Ronnie James Dio fronted … Continue reading
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Tagged Doogie White, La Paz, Rainbow
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Album review: LARRY MILLER – On The Edge
Long time Get Ready To ROCK! favourite Larry Miller returns with his seventh album, another that demonstrates its creators love of the guitar greats like Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan et al…. and boy is this one a real grower! … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, blues rock, guitar, guitarist, Larry Miller, On The Edge, review
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KING MOB – Force 9
SPV 2012 This band were formed by vocalist Stephen Parsons and guitarist Chris Spedding (both ex Sharks), also featuring former Pretenders drummer Martin Chambers and original Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock. The music mixes rock’n’roll, beat and a myriad of … Continue reading
THE POPES – New Church
Shake The Tree records 2012 Originally formed as Shane McGowan’s post Pogues backing band, current line-up are fronted by guitarist/vocalist Paul MadDog McGuiness and, alongside the twin guitar, feature a mandolin and fiddle. The immediate feel of the opening track … Continue reading
COUNTING CROWS – Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)
Cooking Vinyl 2012 Multi platinum alternative rock and Counting Crows have released their first independent label studio album and it is a 15 track set of covers, many highlighting the band’s influences (surprisingly no REM here). Kicking off is Romany … Continue reading
LULEY – Today’s Tomorrow
AOR Heaven 2012 Centred around the talents of singer, guitarist and keyboard player Klaus Luley (ex-Craaft and Tokyo) this is some fine and classy melodic rock. Opener “Can’t Live Without You” is a big number, and “Mountain Of Love” dips … Continue reading
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