When i review an album i play it before i look at any info so i can approach it with an open mind.So as soon as the opening track Timeless Days exploded through my speakers i thought “what a voice,this guy sounds just like Tim Owens”.So i played the album,looked …
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Amebix – Sonic Mass
Over 20 years ago Rob Miller turned his back on the world, settled in the remote location of the Isle of Skye, and against the rugged backdrop of the Cuillins, became a self-taught sword smith. History saw Amebix become a casualty of their cult success coupled with record company wrangling. …
Read More »NEMESEA – The Quiet Resistance (Teaser) | Napalm Records
tiny.cc Napalm Records is very proud to release the first teaser of Nemesea´s upcoming new album “The Quiet Resistance”. The new album will hit stores on: 16.11.11 ESP/FIN/SWE 18.11.11 GER/AT/CH/ Benelux/ITA 21.11.11 Rest of Europe 22.11.11 USA/CAN
Read More »Gotthard – Homegrown – Alive In Lugano (CD)
Gotthard – Homegrown – Alive In Lugano review
Read More »Wyrd Ways Rock Show CLXIV
It’s time for this week’s Wyrd Ways Rock Show! Would you care to cast your minds back to August and the Bloodstock Festival? You would? Excellent. This week’s show features interviews with Thomas G Warrior of Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and now Tryptikon (to use his own words) and young up-and-comers, …
Read More »VAN CANTO – Primo Victoria feat. Joakim Brodén (Sabaton) | Napalm Records
tiny.cc (Napalm) | goo.gl (Amazon) emp.me (EMP) VAN CANTO clip “Primo Victoria” featuring Joakim Brodén from Sabaton.
Read More »Joey DeMaio – Manowar
Email interview with Joey DeMaio of Manowar. Q: Hello Joey. Thank you for taking a break from your work in the studio to answer a couple of questions. So, what’s going on in the kingdom of MANOWAR? Joey: Quite a lot! First of all: After 16 years, MANOWAR will …
Read More »MORTON – Sleeping King (2011) official clip // AFM Records
MORTON´s debut album “Come Read The Words Forbidden” will be released in Europe on October 21. www.maxmorton.com
Read More »C. Edward Alexander and David Bryan from Imperial Vengeance Email Interview
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an email interview with C. Edward Alexander and David Bryan from the band Imperial Vengeance. LW – For those people who are just now discovering Imperial Vengeance as a result of this album could you talk me though how Imperial Vengeance came about …
Read More »3 – The Ghost You Gave to Me
According to Peter Griffin (Family Guy) then the bird is the word. Well, it has now been replaced by React. It is the 2nd track on 3’s new album The Ghost You Gave To Me and it is a bona fide classic. When the radio stations, youtube, etc pick …
Read More »As I Lay Dying “A Decade Of Destruction” Tour Commercial
A Decade Of Destruction Tour featuring As I Lay Dying, Of Mice & Men, The Ghost Inside, Iwrestledabearonce and Sylosis kicks off November 30th – December 16th 2011. Sponsored & Presented by Alternative Press & Arkaik Clothing. For tour dates
Read More »Warrior Soul at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 23/9/11
Having seen Warrior Soul back in March at Ivory Blacks, I was delighted to hear that they were returning to Glasgow so soon with the Rubicon Tour. The set list was to be a mixture of favourites and rarities from all their albums. I only managed to catch the last …
Read More »Slash UK,Brooker’s bar,Chester,24/9/2011
Before the review,a quick word about tribute bands.Love em or hate em you have to admire their dedication.Personally i love em as i appreciate that its done for the love of the music.Most tribute bands have full time jobs so only really get to play their gigs at weekends and …
Read More »Interview with Onslaught – London – September 2011
Ant May caught up with Sy Keeler and Andy Rosser-Davies from Onslaught shortly before their gig at the Relentless Garage in London as part of their Scream for Violence tour and asked them some questions about the album, touring and the band in general.
Read More »Scythia – …Of Exile
Scythia are a folk metal band from Vancouver, Canada. The band released their debut album “…of war” in 2009, and this, their second album – “…of exile” is due to be released on 23rd September 2011. The music has a strong folk influence, and at times a medieval sound, but …
Read More »Helstar – Purple Turtle – 29th August 2011
HELSTAR With Atomkraft, Deceptor, Hybris @ The Purple Turtle, Camden 29th August 2011 Review & Photos by Jo Blackened – Altercarnated Photography Despite it being a Monday Night on this Bank Holiday weekend, it was no surprise seeing a large queue outside The Purple Turtle tonight, especially as it’s Helstar’s …
Read More »In Archives – Traitors (E.P)
In Archives were formed in 2010 from the ashes of two well known local bands. After recording their debut EP ‘Traitors’ at Core Studio (heart of a coward, pay no respect) the band have built a name for themselves and are expanding their fan base at a rapid rate …
Read More »Cornerstone – Somewhere In America (CD)
Hailing from Austria the band have been around in different guises for over 10 years, but only in the last few has the benefits of a stable line-up enabled Cornerstone to branch out and develop their brand of Female-Fronted AOR, culminating in this extremely catchy and melodic offering. Vocalist Patricia …
Read More »Foreigner/Acoustique cd + Win a copy.
You had to feel sorry for Journey on their last uk tour, there they where playing most of their (not very good in my opinion) latest record, and the support band, Foreigner beat them hands down every night. Foreigner just played all their hits none stop, it was a bit …
Read More »Mr Big, London Shepherds Bush Empire, 20th September 2011
On this tour Mr Big have opted not to have a support band, but this is only because they want to have longer to play themselves. In a time when most bands play for 90 minutes or less, Mr Big have a two and a half hour set lined up …
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