Spoiler alert – this isn’t an album of ballads… I remember when Ginger was a Quireboy and when he was a Throb, I was there at the first gigs in the UK, saw the […]
For me it’s been a love/love relationship with Dirtbag Republic since I first heard them and that continues with record number three. ‘Main Objective’ is a wonderful opener with lyrics about growing old and […]
If you listen to opener and title track ‘Not the End of the Road’ with it’s huge melodies, uber-catchy chorus and sublime guitars and fail to be moved you probably don’t like the same kind […]
The Darkness have always been great band in my book, some of course might not be able to get past Justin’s voice, others might find their fun levels disturbingly high but it’s hard to […]
Metal veterans Bullet For My Valentine are now on their seventh album, which sees them hitting out into heavier territory or as vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck sees it – “This is the beginning of Bullet 2.0” I […]
“Are you ready to go wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiild?” Yes, you are. Skid Row’s on! The madness of heavy metal of the late 80’s, which went on to take over the world for years to come […]
Poison Boys – a name that conjures up both a retro and an underground somewhat Glam feel have been with us since 2014 releasing a few killer vinyl singles before they got to a debut […]
“It had to happen one day didn’t it?” I said to Chip the other day, who laughed and said “Of course it did!” So here it is Enuff Z’Nuff the band who wear their […]
Mississippi MacDonald might be a new name to you but after a listen to ‘Do Right, Say Right’ you’ll be glad you made his acquaintance and probably hurry to check out his previous six! (‘Devil’s […]
In ‘Anarchy And Unity’ Vega’s 7th full length rest assured they haven’t strayed from their trademark Melodic rocking AOR sound but they have added two new faces to the sonic mix – Billy Taylor (ex-Inglorious) […]
Eclipse, as one of the heavy hitters in the 80’s Hard Rock revival have produced some stunning material over the years culminating in their most successful release ‘Paradigm’ in 2019. Sweden’s finest are now […]
It’s been 14 years now since Crazy Lixx burst onto the scene with the wonderful debut ‘Loud Minority’ and over the years the band has produced some real gems – from follow up ‘New […]
Southern Rock has been, for me, one of the most consistent of the rock genres over the last few years, with a high quality of musicianship, song writing and delivery, so it takes something […]
The Kentucky Headhunters are about to release their brand-new album ‘That’s a Fact Jack!’ and if you’re already a fan then you’re in for a real treat. If you’re not already a fan then you will […]
I like Sweden’s The Hawkins and after the revelation that was ‘Silence s a Bomb’ it’s great to see them back on the horse so soon with the new mini-album ‘Aftermath’. Of course it’s […]
Christmas albums! Love them or hate them? For me prior to giving this new one from Lee Aaron a spin I checked out a few of the classics and you know what I really […]
We take a look inside Metallica’s Black album 30th anniversary re-release – Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set. Officially released on September 10th 2021 via Blackened Recordings. The Black Album is one of the […]
If your vibe is funk-filled 70’s inspired bluesy rock n’ roll then look no further than the debut album from Fabrizio Grossi & Soul Garage Experience, released on September 10. ‘Counterfeited Soulstice Vol.1’ is […]
You can’t miss the new Iron Maiden album! That is allowed only when you’re 20 and not paying attention to “El Dorado”, cos’ you’re livin’ the life according to their glorious, not wasted years….Their […]
If you want some attitude and real stomp to start an album then look no further than the bruising opener ‘”Wicked Woman’ a song that immediately reminds you of how good these guys have […]
Soul, Blues and a wanton disregard for current fashions… it can only be another beautiful, timeless album from Robert Jon & The Wreck! After 2020’s ‘Last Light On The Highway’ made the number one spot […]
OK so here we have it – Inglorious’ twist on the cover album – a band with a great male vocalist taking on songs made famous by women. OK fair enough concept but how […]
The thing about cover albums I guess is that you’re trying to hit two groups of fans – those who love the artist doing the reworking of the classics and those who love the […]
Oh my God! As one of the biggest Enuff Z’Nuff fans out there to suddenly, out of the blue have a 3 CD compilation of 40 vintage unreleased demos drop on you is enough […]
How do you approach re-recording a classic? How about a thirty year old classic that has more than stood the test of time? What about when it was a UK Number #2 album? To be honest […]
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