“Imagine, but not so hard because it’s a true and real adventure, you’re visiting a small vibrant town with a river that slowly drifts through hills with buildings ancient and modern. It’s been there for a very, very long time but this is your first time. All you have to navigate this [more…]
Mark Chadwick announces solo album ‘Ouse Dragon’ (out August 21st)
“Imagine, but not so hard because it’s a true and real adventure, you’re visiting a small vibrant town with a river that slowly drifts through hills with buildings ancient and modern. It’s been there for a very, very long time but this is your first time. All you have to navigate this [more…]
Hannah Wicklund releases funky new single ‘Red Gorilla’
Highly acclaimed South Carolina singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Hannah Wicklund has released her brand new single ‘Red Gorilla’. It is the latest song to be taken from her forthcoming album War On Women; Calling All Good Men, out August 28th via Strawberry Moon Records. The album is available to pre-order now here. [more…]
Tony Iommi announces brand new solo album ‘From The Dark’ (out Oct 23rd)
BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark. Heralded by the first single ‘World Alone’ which received its premiere this afternoon at a special global streaming event hosted in Iommi’s hometown of Birmingham, England, a stone’s throw from the [more…]
Hannah Wicklund – War On Women; Calling All Good Men | A Fearless Triumph of Truth, Power and Incredible Guitar Playing
Review By Glen Parkes There are albums that entertain, and then there are albums that demand to be heard. Hannah Wicklund’s War On Women; Calling All Good Men, released on 28th August, firmly belongs in the latter category. It is an intensely personal, emotionally charged collection of songs born from betrayal, heartbreak [more…]
THE DURUTTI COLUMN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM:‘RENASCENT’
FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN MORE THAN 15 YEARS RELEASED FRIDAY 31 JULY LISTEN / WATCH THE NEW TRACK ‘LIARS’ HERE PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM HERE FOR VINI: A TRIBUTE TO THE DURUTTI COLUMN – SPECIAL CONCERT AS PART OF HARRY STYLES’ MELTDOWN, 17TH JUNE (Photo credit: Christopher Thomond / The Guardian [more…]
Sweet Electric – “Long Way Back” Review: A Powerful Anthem for Every Rock ‘n’ Roll Survivor
A jace media Music Review There are songs that tell a story, and then there are songs that feel like someone has ripped a page straight out of their life and set it to music. Sweet Electric’s latest single, “Long Way Back,” is firmly in the latter category. Released on 14th August [more…]
The Stories Behind Eileen Noise: A Conversation With Marco Marroni.
By Lily O’Delia Multi-instrumentalist Marco Marroni of Eileen Noise has spent most of his life making music. He picked up the bass growing up and never looked back. He spent years in the bands Harshine and Noise Shelter perfecting his craft. Eileen Noise gave him the chance to do something different. He [more…]
Parker Barrow Prove They’re Ready for the Big Stage with a Blistering Night in Glasgow
Review By Darren McIntyre photos by Scott Anderson Some bands take years to discover exactly who they are. Others seem to find that magic spark and never look back. Judging by their outstanding performance in Glasgow, Parker Barrow have well and truly reached that point. Returning to Scotland after a year of [more…]
Talking ‘Metalmorphosis’ with Masterplan’s Roland Grapow
By Justin Smulison Masterplan’s maestro Roland Grapow has solidified his reputation as one of the standard bearers of melodic metal for decades. Following his departure from Helloween in 2002, Grapow and former drummer Uli Kusch formed Masterplan, and released their self-titled debut in 2003 with Jorn Lande on vocals. Since then, Grapow [more…]
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Take Us Back To The Seventies
Album – Works Live Release Date- 24th July Review by Linda McDermott More than four decades after it was first recorded, Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Works Live returns in a newly remastered edition courtesy of BMG, released on 24th July. Featuring refreshed liner notes and updated packaging, the album is available as a standalone release [more…]
LOUD, WILD, & UNAPOLOGETIC CALL OF THE WILD 2027
MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED! Call of The Wild Festival is turning up the heat once again with another explosive batch of artists, ready to bring the fire, attitude, and full throttle rock ‘n’ roll to Lincolnshire Showground in May 2027! Upstaged Limited are proud to announce a powerhouse Swedish takeover at COTW, led [more…]
The Good Ones Review-Bridge City Sinners
The Good Ones Review — Bridge City Sinners return to the UK and have a US tour planned, as well. By Lily O’Delia Released July 12, 2024, on their fourth album “In The Age Of Doubt” by Bridge City Sinners is a poignantly rendered meditation on love, loss, and the long shadow of grief. The song [more…]