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Nox Vorago can be described as a symphonic death metal band with elements of black metal. Not usually all traits individually that catch my attention much these days as a lot of that kind […]
It’s always great to discover bands from not so common parts of the world, it reminds you that music really is universal and that rock and metal never truly goes away. One such band […]
With over 120 million albums sold worldwide, Deep Purple are one of the most loved British Rock bands of all time. Over the years of course they have released more than a handful of classic albums so […]
After a lengthy intro album-opener Harlequin bursts into life with heavy keys and a driving melodic thrust, it’s heady stuff and has a vaguely eastern aspect to the guitar sound. It’s an assured and classy […]
Murkocet, a cutthroat American heavy metal band from the desert of Phoenix Arizona started in 2013. The band’s name was vocalist Richie Jano’s Xbox Live gamer tag that was suggested as a joke. However, […]
Guitarist Alex Grossi has been with iconic rock band Quiet Riot for over ten years now, and during that time he’s seen 6 vocalists depart so its interesting that his partner in crime on the […]
There’s a real sense of time and space to Sea’s new release: ‘The Grip of Time’, which rides retro waves like the eighties is still on the horizon and Rock still rules the oceans. Taking the […]
I don’t often quote large chunks from band bios but something about the Tainted Lady press release sounded rather intriguing: “Tainted Lady is a hard-hitting, unadulterated, energetic rock band from Denmark consisting of five passionate […]
Babyjane those shining lights of the Western Australian Rock scene sadly ‘expired’ on New Years Day 2016 whilst in L.A. Vocalist Andy Smith however has been quick to bounce back taking some of the songs he’d planned for the […]
Old school Metal can sound fresh and exciting, but it rarely does. Most bands who follow that strict template either take themselves way too seriously, or are so obsessed with authenticity that they lose sight […]
Of all Rock’s great guitarists there are few that have had a career as ‘colorful’ as Michael Schenker and few that have been in the hot seat for two hugely influential bands before embarking on […]
Bonfire, one of my favourite bands of the late 80’s and favourite German Rock band ever is sadly these days diminished in ‘classic line-up’ members. Missed most of all, of course, is the distinctive voice […]
Night Ranger is a strange band for me, never a fan back in the day, I’m actually a huge fan of what they are dong now, especially since 2011’s ‘Somewhere in California’. That was an […]
Start out nice and heavy, add plenty of crunch, a touch of searing hot blues, and the smell of grease and oil. Throw in some fiery guitars, a huge rhythm section and an excellent vocal and stir. Blacktop […]
I like Sister, a band from the dirtier, punkier, more dangerous end of Sleaze Town. Indeed opening track ‘Destination Dust’ is as wild and aggressive as anything they’ve done, with a verse spat out and […]
Denver thrash metalers Havok are one of those bands I picked up on pretty early with the now classic “Time Is Up” still regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of the […]
This is a really cool release, just six tracks but so much to like in the mix or Country, Rock, Blues and Bluegrass. The only trouble you might have is finding it and as I […]
After the siren and the first riff ‘Demolition Boys’ you can almost smell the vintage leather of the NWOBHM on the backs of all girl band Girlschool who have just had their three first and, many […]
With a sound that screams ‘take me back in your time machine to 80’s Sunset strip’ and a vocal that sounds like it was recorded in a very large room ‘Craving Angel’s weighty (at 17 […]
Not to be confused with the short-lived 80’s band ‘Dirty White Boy’ which featured the vocal talents of David Glen Eisley’ and guitar licks of the legendary ‘Earl Slick’ this band features none other than […]
Carousel Kings is one of those high energy clean sounding Modern Pop-Punk bands who write incredibly catchy yet strangely all-too-familiar tunes, full of quiet moments followed by driving guitars and soring choruses. It’s not a […]
Now this is good! Jimi Anderson I must admit was a name I hadn’t heard before, and reading his bio and seeing his background in cover bands all I can say is tat I’m so […]
Music is all about the songs and should always only be about the songs. Sadly these days with such a relentless flow of music from anyone who can hold a guitar and press ‘record’ […]
Back in the 80’s (and early 90’s) there were some amazing debut albums released, and for me they were almost completely interdependent on each other, adding to the ideas that preceded them but all unique in […]
Imagine a band forged in the little known city of Orebro, Sweden that gives an immediate hit like The Black Crowes mixed carefully by way of classic rock alchemy with Badlands, but who also have […]
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