One of the very best bluesy rock voices of any era had to be Joe Cocker and members of his band (Cliff Goodwin, Mitch Chakour and Deric Dyer) as well as other musicians pay tribute […]
Canada’s Boulevard released their first single back in 1984 making an impression in Europe especially in Germany where it charted. Three years later they were signed to MCA and released their debut ‘BLVD’ garnering […]
We’ve had some quality music from all corners of Europe already this year and as the end of the year dawns the latest offering to hit the inbox comes from Slovenia. This is Stray Train’s […]
There is a revival in the Retro Blues Rock sounds of the 70’s and it’s taking hold from US Bands like The Rivals Sons to UK’s The Temperance Movement and Inglorious and all shades in […]
If you’re looking for a band on the rise with some real talent who seemingly have made all the right moves and haven’t put a foot wrong musically it’s Blues Pills you’re after. Since their […]
American Mafia has a long backstory that we won’t explore here but in 2014 they released their debut album ‘Rock N Roll Hit Machine’ which at the time we hailed as “Groove-laden, classic blues-infused hard […]
It’s impossible to measure the influence of Frank Zappa on today’s musical landscape and incredible to think that he’s been gone now for 24 years. His huge body of work is as varied as it […]
After an impressive start a couple of years back with debut album ‘Speedway’ Blood Red Saints are back with an even slicker sound and two new members for second album ‘Love Hate Conspiracies’ which sees […]
I love it when you get an album that just sounds cool, great songs, well-produced and not genre-chasing or casting its net absurdly wide either. ‘Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’ is an album that may […]
Pretty Boy Floyd were the band that back in the day took the ‘Poison template’ to sleazy extremes, best known for their hair and the provocatively-titled debut ‘Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz’ for some they […]
American Dog hit 20 this year and to celebrate here’s their biggest collection yet. Ohio’s very finest beer swilling, red white and blue, back to basics rock and rollers are back with a package that […]
U2 certainly don’t need another review, let alone one from a hard rock and metal site but there was a time when U2 were at the cutting edge of rock rather than it’s somewhat pompous […]
It’s Canada meets Norway as Sleaze merchants Chris Damien Doll (Suicide Bombers) and Sandy Hazard (Dirtbag Republic) get together to unleash ‘Doll Hazard’ on the world (yes I know it sounds like a pre-Christmas warning about […]
For those who haven’t yet heard the good word yet – Supersonic Blues Machine is Lance Lopez (guitars/vocals/songwriter), Fabrizio Grossi (bass, producer, songwriter), and Kenny Aronoff (drums). As they’ve proven on their first album and […]
Reviewing as much music as we do at The Rockpit there are always a few albums you put aside for a while and only stumble across later in a panic after release date has passed. […]
If you like a little dirty indie Blues with plenty of groove and oozing cool then take a chance on Viennese three-piece Kutschers Blues Band who make some beautiful noise on their debut ‘The KE […]
One band that never lets you down is Trucker Diablo and on new long player ‘Fighting For Everything’ I’m glad to say not only does that still ring true but the music has been taken […]
Stiff Little Fingers (SLF) are one of those bands that have influenced countless others and you can hear the bands they influenced making their own mark on a lot of modern punk today making […]
The Poodles are back and here at the Rockpit we’re grateful to get a chance to listen to the album that’s due to hit the stores on January 18th next year. ‘Prisma’ may be a […]
Canadian Hard Rockers Dextress sure know how to channel their influences on this their debut release. Within the grooves you’ll hear the usual suspects from the 80’s heavy hitter gallery – Skid Row, Motley Crue, Van […]
There was a time before grunge when Warrior Soul seemed to have the world at their feet. Their debut in 1990 ‘Last Decade Dead Century’ was sheer power, wonderful music with a message for a […]
For a lot of people Adrian Vandenberg will of course be remembered for his stints in Whitesnake starting in 1986-1991 and adding a few tours and albums after the band reformed in ’94. For me […]
There are few bands I can honestly say had as much impact on me growing up as Thin Lizzy, but too young to ever catch them during Phil Lynott’s lifetime I never got to enjoy […]
Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings have over the years become an almost unmissable attraction on the live circuit performing the music of that iconic band The Jam in the form of ‘From the Jam’. Indeed […]
Grimm Jack’s latest video “Sex Drive” Which includes the hard rock staples of Hot Girls, A Cool Car And Fried Chicken! is out now- enjoy!
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