Category Archives: Single and EP reviews

EP review: BULLETPROOF ROSE – Loud Hard Fast

Posted on March 13, 2015 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date 27.04.15] If you are looking for some real feel good rock you could do a lot worse than to spin the debut EP, ‘Loud Hard Fast’, by Cumbrian rock band, Bullletproof Rose. Not the most original … Continue reading →

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EP review: CONSIDER the SOURCE – World War Trio (Part1)

Posted on March 10, 2015 by petefeenstra

CONSIDER the SOURCE – World War Trio EP (Part1)

Self Release [Release date 09.02.15] The thing about both prog rock and avant garde music in general is that sometimes it’s best not to take it too seriously. Look no further than Focus for an example of a band capable … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CLIMAX BLUES, THE LUCID DREAM

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason

LUCY MAY – Whirlwind (EP) www.facebook.com/iamlucymay [Released 06/03/15] The PR sheet says there has been a country music revival in the UK and that certainly bears up given the success of artists like Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift (although you … Continue reading →

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EP Reviews: LIGAMENTS, DIGITS, DEATH KINDLY WAITS FOR ME

Posted on January 21, 2015 by david.wilson

EP Review : LIGAMENTS – Ligaments ( Eat Pizza EP ) Self release [Release Date 16/02/2015] So often when putting a new CD in the stereo I am greeted by mediocre, uninteresting and unexciting music. Not today though. Ligaments have … Continue reading →

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EP reviews: UNFORESEEN PROPHECY, CASINO THIEVES, HELLBENT AND HAMMERED

Posted on December 18, 2014 by david.wilson

EP Review : UNFORESEEN PROPHECY – Burn The Skies Self Release [Release Date 05.01.15] Unforeseen Prophecy are a quintet from Gravesend and formed in 2010. Burn The Skies is their second release. The band play metal, hard and heavy with … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – The Ritz, Manchester, 17 November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Having followed The Temperance Movement since the early days we have seen them sell out pretty much every venue they play; ranging from the 250 capacity Bodega in Nottingham to the 550 capacity Club Academy so tonight at the 1500 … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: ALEXANDER ROSS-IVER, THE WELL, THE BLACKOUT

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jason

ALEXANDER ROSS-IVER – I Wanna Be Your Man Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers fame appears on the track as a guest vocalist, while producer John McLaughlin (Echo & The Bunnymen/Mick Jones/Boyzone) and Jud Mahoney (Michael Jackson/Usher) co-wrote the tune … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: FORGED IN BLACK, INHERIT THE STARS

Posted on October 25, 2014 by david.wilson

EP Review : FORGED IN BLACK – The Exodus Self Release [Release date 01.12.14] Forged in Black from Essex are releasing their first EP this December however under their former name, Merciless Fail, the band released both an album and … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: THE DEAD DAISIES, DIAMOND DAYS

Posted on October 9, 2014 by david.wilson

THE DEAD DAISIES – Face I Love EP Spinefarm Records [Release date – Out Now] The Dead Daisies are a musical collective with a rotating line-up of well-known musicians. In 2014 the line-up consists of founders Jon Stevens (vocals) and … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: DEAD CITY SOULS, CLEAR THE AUDITORIUM

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson

DEAD CITY SOULS –Dead City Souls EP Self Release [Release date 10.11.14] Dead City Souls release their debut, self titled CD in November, they bill it as a mini album but surely that is an EP? Containing seven tracks, one … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: BERLIN BREAKS, BLACK ACES, JUSTIN LERNER, FLIGHT 49

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

BERLIN BREAKS – Berlin Breaks EP Self Release [Release date - Out now] Berlin Breaks are a brand new band from Salt lake City, Utah. According to their facebook page they were founded this year and, if so, it shows. … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: PICTUREHOUSE, BLINK

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jason

PICTUREHOUSE – Some Night She Will Be Mine Cherry Red Records [Released 29.09.14] PictureHouse release another single of their rather good comeback album ‘Evolution’. They have already released two singles off the album, ‘Rules of Science’ (which garnered airplay on … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews : WHEN WE WERE WOLVES, TEN PERCENTER, ASA, SHAFT OF STEEL

Posted on August 23, 2014 by david.wilson

WHEN WE WERE WOLVES – Heartless EP Self Release [Release date 22.09.14] When We Were Wolves are a post hardcore fivesome from South Wales. They formed in 2011 and Heartless is their second EP. Later this year they will be … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DEADAUDIOSAINTS, SYREN CITY, APHERIUM

Posted on August 1, 2014 by david.wilson

DEADAUDIOSAINTS The Purge EP Self Release [Release date 01.09.14] DeadAudioSaints are a brand new band from Yorkshire who formed in 2013. They consist of two brothers, Danny and Corey Jones and Tyla-Joe Connett, they use a floating live drummer for … Continue reading →

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EP review: BEGGARZ FIXX – Rouse The Rabble

Posted on July 15, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date –08.09.14] Hmm, not too sure where to go with this EP. On the one hand the music is good, although nothing to write home about, think any second rate LA band from the late 80’s hair … Continue reading →

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EP review: SECOND RATE ANGELS – The Lost Days

Posted on July 13, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - Out Now] Second Rate Angels are a foursome from Hemel Hempstead and formed in 2011. They have performed at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival and played in support to Breed 77 amongst others. ‘The Lost … Continue reading →

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EP review: SEVENDAZE – SevenDaze

Posted on July 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - out now] Four piece SevenDaze were formed in 2009 by school friends Kenny Jones (vocals), Brett Hill (Bass) and Mike Cook (guitar) joined by Jamie Price Gould on drums. This is their debut EP. The … Continue reading →

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EP review: CHASING LANA – In A World Of Disarray

Posted on July 7, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date – out now] Chasing Lana are a four piece from Melbourne, Australia. They were formed in 2012 by Dave Cutting, singer/songwriter, and play regularly in their home town. This is their first EP with four tracks … Continue reading →

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EP review: GENERATION GRAVEYARD – Lonewolves

Posted on July 7, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date – 21st July 2014] Generation Graveyard are a five-some from London who play hard hitting, punk/black metal. This six track EP, ‘Lonewolves’, is their official debut and it is a very good introduction to the band. … Continue reading →

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Singles reviews: VOLBEAT, RECKLESS LOVE, THE TREATMENT

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jason

VOLBEAT – Doc Holiday/Lonesome Rider (10” gold vinyl with innersleeve) Spinefarm /Universal It’s so good to see some decent modern metal given a quality vinyl release. Danish band Volbeat mix metal with modern alternative and also rockabilly/psychobilly. Both tracks are … Continue reading →

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EP Review: MONSTER JAW – Get A Tattoo

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Cobra Kitten Records [Release date 30.06.14] Monster Jaw are a trio from the north of England who formed back in 2013. The band was built around frontman and songwriter Mik Davis whose influences range from The Jesus and Mary Chain … Continue reading →

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EP Review: TRIA MERA – Extinction

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Self-release ( Release Date – out now) I have never been to Brisbane in Australia but I have always imagined it to be a happy, sunny place full of happy, sunny people, however after listening to this EP I am … Continue reading →

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Single review: PAUL MENEL & THE ESSENTIALS – Spirit Of ’66

Posted on May 25, 2014 by jason

www.facebook.com/paulmenel Former IQ singer Paul Menel returns with a timely release, a song for England supporters ahead of this year’s World Cup in Brazil. Starting with a Queen approved drum beat the song has a good sing-a-long chorus that you … Continue reading →

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Singles and EP reviews: THE YOUNG FOLK, AMY SIMPSON, UNISONIC

Posted on May 12, 2014 by jason

THE YOUNG FOLK – Way Home Pixie Pace Records [Released 26.05.14] www.theyoungfolk.com Dublin based alt-folk band The Young Folk release their debut UK single and feature Anthony Furey (son of George from the legendary the Fureys & Davy Arthur). This … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: THE BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS

Posted on April 5, 2014 by jason

THE BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS – Brian Jones (The Real True Leader of the Rolling Stones)/Johnny Thunders Was A Human Being Fuel Records Punk-pop mash up meisters, The Bermondsey Joyriders are back with a double A-sided single. This release is a homage … Continue reading →