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Tag Archives: New Wave of Classic Rock
Gig review: HOLLOWAY STRIP (Revival Black et al) – Camden Underworld, London, 19 February 2022

I can’t remember the last time the British rock scene seemed to be so awash with young hopefuls, mostly under the banner of the New Wave of Classic Rock. The one frustration is that it can be hard to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashen Reach, Bastette, festival, Gallows Circus, gig, Holloway Strip, New Wave of Classic Rock, Revival Black
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Gig review: MASON HILL- Camden Underworld, London, 24 September 2021

Mason Hill have been making up for lost time in more ways than one. The young Scots full-length album seemed to have been ages in the making not least with record company politics, and then just as they were building … Continue reading
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Tagged Empyre, gig, Hollowstar, Jack Bonson, James Bird, Joe Bonson, Mason Hill, New Wave of Classic Rock, NWOCR, Phil Haines, Scott Taylor
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Album review: THE TREATMENT – Waiting for Good Luck

Frontier Records [Release date 09.04.21] “Waiting For Good Luck” is the fifth album from well-established British rockers, The Treatment and I have to say I think this is their best to date. This is simply a classic rock album with … Continue reading
Album review: THE DUST CODA – Mojo Skyline

Earache Records [Release date 26.03.21] The Dust Coda’s latest album Mojo Skyline was recorded at Modern World Studios with the multi-platinum, award-winning producer Clint Murphy (Manic Street Preachers, Thunder, Devilskin), following on from their self-titled debut in 2017. The album … Continue reading
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Tagged album, hard rock, Led Zeppelin, Mojo Skyline, New Wave of Classic Rock, review, rock, The Dust Coda
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Album review: TWISTER- Cursed and Corrected

Off Yer Rocka Recordings: Release Date 13.11.20 Young North-Easterners Twister looked to have been building a name for themselves prior to lockdown with some high profile support slots and winning a Hard Rock Hell Battle of the Bands competition, so … Continue reading
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Tagged album, New Wave of Classic Rock, Stevie Stoker, Twister
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Album review: BLIND RIVER – Made Of Dirt

Bandcamp [Release date 25.05.20] The New Wave of Classic Rock is a movement that has captured both old fans and new alike, its concentration on hard rock and heavy metal that’s full of power and melody says much about desire … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Blind River, hard rock, Made of Dirt, melodic, New Wave of Classic Rock, review, rock
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Quick plays: MILAN POLAK, EVERYDAY HEROES

MILAN POLAK Can’t Please Everyone Lion Music (Release date 10.05.20) Guitar wizard Milan Polak is back with his fourth album to feature vocals. All the songs were composed by him, along with him playing most of the instruments. Plus there … Continue reading
Rising Stars: PISTON

Piston’s eponymous debut album is released September 13th. They tour the UK with Collateral in September, followed by a “Roadstars” October UK tour with Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin’ Stones and Gorilla Riot. We caught up with guitarist Jack Edwards … Continue reading
Album review: ELECTRIC MARY – Mother

Pete Feenstra chatted to Electric Mary founder/frontman Rusty Brown for his feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio with tracks from the album ‘Mother’. First broadcast 3 February 2019. Listenable Records [Release date 15.02.19] Aussie rockers Electric Mary formed … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bad Company, classic rock, Electric Mary, Free, hard rock, interview, Mother, New Wave of Classic Rock, review, rock
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