Sicktrust were formed in 2010 in Philadelphia by four veterans of the local heavy metal community..  In August 2011 they released their self titled debut album. Listening to the album, my first thought is that whoever did the mixing really didnt do a very good job – the sound is …

Moore street band was founded by Tony Chiarchiaro, Ken Tsuchiyama and Norman Mezey after their band Heritage broke up.  They brought in guitarist Ed Krzyzaniak to complete the lineup. They have a sound that stresses three and four part harmonies, and as the various members have considerable experience working with …

Jetbone formed in 2008 and take their sound from bands such as KISS, The faces, the Rolling Stones as well as jackson Browne and 90s Scandinavian Garage/Punk. Brief comments on a few of the tracks The album kicks off with “Dancin’ on your grave” and I have to say, it’s …

Junkfoxx formed in late 2011, and this is their debut EP.  They are an unsigned rock band from Wickford in Essex with three members, two of whom do the vocals.  As such you get some songs with male lead vocals and others with female lead vocals. It’s a great EP …

Jeerk are a very unusual band – they are a rock band, a rhythm group and a tap dance act.  Yes that’s right, the band members are all tap dancers as well as musicians.  They formed Jeerk in 2002 and toured Sweden in 2004 for a whole year.  They’ve toured …

Kaisas is a hard rock band formed by Greek musician Babis Kaisas and Shy/TNT vocalist Tony Mills.  The album was recorded by the three members individually as they all live in different countries.  Once recorded the album was mixed and mastered in Wolverhampton (UK) at the M2 studio, by Mark …

Circle 7 are a hard rock band from San Diego, California.  It was formed by Daniel Cease and Ryan Holliday who first met in school and since then have been involved in several bands and projects.  In 2006 they formed Circle 7, and three years later they released their first …

Rainbow are one of the legendary names of Rock and featured some amazing members including Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, Cozy Powell, Roger Glover, Don Airey, Graham Bonnet, Joe Lynn Turner and more. “On stage” was the bands third album and was recorded live over several dates and then spliced …

Rainbow are releasing a Deluxe edition of “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll”.  It was the band’s third studio album and was released in 1978. It was Rainbow’s last album to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals.  Rainbow are one of the legendary names of Rock and featured some amazing members …

The first band of the night was Blackguard, a melodic death metal band who take to the stage in front of a very small audience due to their early stage time coming on shortly after the doors opened.  They’re an odd choice of band for this bill and despite their …

“Attitude & Consequences” is the second album from German Alternative Metal band Orphan Hate.  The band formed in 1996, and after a few lineup changes recruited singer Sina Niklas in 2004.  They released their debut album “Blinded by illusions” in 2008.  They’ve toured extensively including festival appearances, and have played …

I spoke to Oliver Palotai, keyboard player with Kamelot, in the band’s dressing room shortly before they played the Forum in Kentish Town, London, and asked him about the bands latest album, their tour and his other work.  You can listen to the interview with the player below.  

Taking a short break from their European tour with Dragonforce, Huntress headed over to the UK for a few gigs – three headline shows in small venues around the UK plus tonight’s appearance at the Metal Hammer Halloween party, held in London’s Islington academy.  With three other bands on the …

Kamelot are currently on their European tour and played the Forum in Kentish Town on Wednesday 7th November.  Here are some photos from the show….     %%wppa%% %%slide=492%%

First up tonight was Jordan Reyne.  Until I arrived at the gig I had no idea if there was going to be a support act – while the Leeds gig had two support bands announced well in advance, there was no such announcement for the London show, and the venue …

Tonight’s lineup started with Duff McKagan’s loaded. I hadnt listened to anything by them before so was looking forward to seeing them. I have to admit to being slightly sceptical though – when a band needs to rely on the name of one of the members then that’s usually not …

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton with support from Ugly Kid Joe and Duff McKagan’s Loaded.  Check out some photos of Duff McKagan’s loaded from the gig below..   %%wppa%% %%slide=488%%  

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton with support from Duff McKagan’s Loaded, and Ugly Kid Joe who put in a great high energy performance that included a lap of the balcony.  Check out some photos from the gig below.. …

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton where once again he put on an excellent show.  Check out a few photos from the gig below..   %%wppa%% %%slide=486%%  

On Halloween night, Fields of the Nephilim played a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.  Planetmosh were there to capture the action at what was a fantastic gig.   %%wppa%% %%slide=487%%