June 2024

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Live Reviews

A Night to Remember: Dan Byrne and Kris Barras Rock The Booking Hall, Dover

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Review By James Nash Images By Kit Foster Last night was an unforgettable celebration at The Booking Hall in Dover, as the venue commemorated its preservation with an evening of live music that left everyone in awe. Seeing renowned artists return to their roots to support grassroots venues is both inspiring and [more…]

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Interviews

Interview: Guitarist Euge Valovirta ‘Testifies’

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By Justin Smulison Euge Valovirta is perhaps best known for his years in Suburban Tribe, and his steady output in Cyhra, but the guitarist is making a name for himself with his solo albums. His third, Hardtones, is available worldwide from Gramophone Records (and King Records in Japan) and is comprised of [more…]

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Singles

Mojo Thunder – Step By Step- Single Review – noblepr

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Review By Darren McIntyre Mojo Thunder are a 4 piece rock n roll outfit from Lexington, Kentucky who came to our attention in 2018 and everything has been building up to this moment as we anticipate the release of their debut album The Infinite Hope. The boys have been honing their craft [more…]

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Rock

ANVIL – “One And Only” Album Review: Metal Legends Return to Their Roots

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Release Date: June 28, 2024 Label: AFM Records Review By Halina Wegner Canadian metal legends ANVIL are back with their 20th studio album, “One And Only,” released via AFM Records. Known for their influential presence in the heavy metal scene, ANVIL’s latest effort sees them returning to their roots, stripping away modern [more…]

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Metal

Vulvodynia – “Entabeni” Album Review: A Bold Cultural Exploration in Deathcore

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Release Date: July 5, 2024 Label: Unique Leader Records Review By Glen Parkes South African slamming-deathcore powerhouse Vulvodynia are set to release their highly anticipated album “Entabeni” on July 5th via Unique Leader Records. With this new album, the band ventures into uncharted territory by blending their signature brutal sound with elements [more…]

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Live Reviews

Rock music unites Americans, Scottish and Irish.

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Carbellion – Bringing heavy rock music from the USA Support – Big Iron & XIII Doors At Trillians, Newcastle 26th June 24 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott What do you get when a handful of Irish, Scottish and American guys walk into a bar in England on a Wednesday night? You [more…]

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SUNBOMB “Light Up The Sky”Sunbomb Album Review

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Review By Dave Martin Formed in 2019, the Southern Californian band is made up of Mich Davis on bass, Adam Hamilton on drums, Tracii Guns on guitar and Michael Sweet on vocals. The band was created as an ode to 80s rock music and the stylings of key musicians such as Ronnie [more…]

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Live Reviews

A Night to Remember: Placebo Live at Piece Hall Halifax

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June 25th, 2023, marked a memorable evening at Piece Hall in Halifax. Bathed in glorious weather, the historic venue was packed to the brim with eager fans awaiting a night of phenomenal music. Placebo, the iconic alt-rock band, was set to headline, and the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. The Opening Act: [more…]

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Singles

Victory – American Girl – Single Review – bjfmedia

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Review By Darren McIntyre Victory are a heavy metal / hard rock outfit from Hanover, Germany who originally came to our attention in 1984 with their self released debut album. The boys have been ranked alongside the likes of The Scorpions, Accept & Helloween as one of Germany’s acts, the boys decided [more…]

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Cocktail Slippers – Talking About Love – EP Review – earshotmedia

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Review By Darren McIntyre Cocktail Slippers are a 5 piece all – female rock band from Oslo, Norway who initally formed in 2001 with the demise of all – female outfit The Barbarellas. The girls have been fortunate to share the stage with the likes of Nancy Sinatra, Crowded House, Elvis Costello, [more…]