www.tangerinedream-music.com A double CD recorded at the Starmus festival on the island of Tenerife back in June 2011. The Starmus festival was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Juri Gagarin’s first spaceflight and guests on the night included Neil Armstrong … Continue reading
www.thejokers.com [Release date: 24.06.13] The Jokers impressed many with their debut album ‘The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Show’ released back in 2009, as well as impressing fellow GRTR! scribe Pete Feenstra with their live show. Since then we haven’t seen … Continue reading
AFM Records [Release date 14.06.13 June 14th] “Novum Initium” or “A New Beginning” to those who do not understand Latin is the fifth album from Masterplan and their first since “Time to Be King” back in 2010. Roland Grapow and … Continue reading
Interview edit: David Coverdale, 15 March 2013 First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 17 March 2013 Talking to David Coverdale a couple of months ago he confirmed that the band would be playing a full set and, … Continue reading
Nick van der Meulen gives us a round-up of some key new releases… DIO – Dream Evil Deluxe Edition (Universal) Originally released in 1987, this was my real introduction to Dio. It was harsh, yet romantic and I couldn’t help … Continue reading
Napalm Records This is a new project from Christopher Bowes, who can normally be seen in pirate metal band Alestorm. He has recruited vocalist Thomas Winkler (Emerald) to give those classic high pitched power metal vocals. The story is set … Continue reading
yearningrocks.com [Release date: April 2013] It would be a shame if the second album from this German-based band went unnoticed. From the opening track ‘Watching The World’ the riffs are angular, the songs consistently engaging, and the sense of urgency … Continue reading
Spinefarm Records [Release date 27.05.13] Back in 2008 I chatted to Tony Newton of Voodoo Six in the now defunct Limelight Club, Crewe. Five years on and it has taken perhaps a little longer than he or the band may … Continue reading
St.Matthew’s Church Hall, Ashford, Middlesex State of Eden played their debut gig at a charity fundraising event for two diabetic charities and it was good debut gig. The main focus of the band are the two keyboards players, father and … Continue reading
AFM Records – [Release date 21.05.13] Udo Dirkschneider is a man who simply does not understand the meaning of slowing down. Even though he has recently witnessed the departure from the U.D.O ranks of his long-time friend and collaborator Stefan … Continue reading
I was watching Roger Waters play in Hyde Park a few years ago, when the guy next to me leaned over to his mate and said, “Great, innit? It’s just like the album!” While perhaps missing the point of a … Continue reading
Eagle Vision (also 2CD) Originally issued in 2006, this DVD shows Rainbow live with their latest line up just prior to the release of the Long Live Rock’n’Roll album. It was filmed for the Rockplast broadcasts and hence was heavily … Continue reading
Eagle Vision A young looking Dio fronting his young looking band and fook me this a good show. Promoting their Sacred Heart album, this ferocious opens with King Of Rock’n’Roll and sets the pace, followed by Like A Beat Of … Continue reading
A Saturday night in Glasgow with three of the best rock acts on the planet? Sounded like a great plan to me. This tour had been a ‘must see’ for most discerning rock fans since it was announced and the … Continue reading
earMUSIC Don’t be fooled by the plinky piano and music hall humming on the intro to album opener ‘When Winter…’ Within seconds, Shawter unleashes a death roar to split brains and splinter souls. This is damn fine album, full of … Continue reading
WINTER MOUNTAIN – Find, Follow (EP) www.wintermountain.co.uk Winter Mountain are a duo consisting of Joseph Francis and Martin Smith. They met for the first time getting the same train at Chicago’s Union station and have since won a Battle of … Continue reading
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Belatedly, the word seems to be spreading in the UK about young Swedish melodic rock sensations H.E.A.T. Their reputation and talent was not matched by barely three figure turnouts at their London shows at the Underworld and the Gaff three … Continue reading
Support Acts: Purson & Black Magician Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Having just returned from a great holiday, involving great company, awesome food and top quality wine, I had to face the cold and rainy streets of London once more. … Continue reading
Nuclear Blast [Release date 27.05.13] I’ve always considered Scott Gorham to be the least talented of the classic Thin Lizzy line up, and his continued trading on the name hasn’t endeared either. It’s one thing to keep the legacy alive, … Continue reading
So on a wet Saturday afternoon you would think there would be nothing to do in Bilston, west of Birmingham? Dames of Darkness festival was the brainchild of David Homer and Paul Collins of ‘Apparition’ who back in 2007 decided … Continue reading
Luckily for myself and fellow Midlands rock fans Pendragon seem to have taken a shine to the Assembly holding a number of their rare UK performances at the venue, luckily they have a loyal following prepared to travel to see … Continue reading
Almost 40 years on there is a seemingly never ending market when it comes to early Genesis music. Mention ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ to gentlemen of a certain age and they can talk wistfully for hours on every … Continue reading
This was a ‘Future Rock’ new band promotion night at the legendary 100 Club, in which hard/classic rockers Kill For Eden featured as the main support to headliners, The Branco Heist. Five bands had half hour-sets across the evening. The … Continue reading
We have been waiting for tonight’s gig for a while now. Yes the Rivals Sons are headlining and are one of my current favourite bands but this is also the first chance to see The Graveltones as since being introduced … Continue reading
Interview edit: Charlotte Wessels of Delain, 1 May 2013 First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 5 May 2013 The full version of this interview is available as a podcast (You can sign up to receive alerts of podcast … Continue reading
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