December 2024

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Interviews

Total ‘Victory’: An Interview with Guitar Hero Herman Frank

By Jace Media Music

By Justin Smulison Whichever rock or metal group he plays in, Herman Frank’s playing stands out – which is why he is one of my favorite guitarists. Whether you want to headbang, mosh, or zero in on some of the more complex melodies and solos, his tone and songwriting is undoubtedly captivating. [more…]

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Metal

BONFIRE ALBUM REVIEW

By Jace Media Music

HIGHER GROUND REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT I first fell in love with Bonfire when I heard their seminal ‘Fireworks’ album in 1987. I quickly picked up their debut album ‘Don’t Touch The Light’ and the rest is history. The band have had various incarnations since then and briefly split in the 1990’s [more…]

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Interviews

Taking A New Prog-Metal ‘Path’: An Interview with Advocacy

By Jace Media Music

By Justin Smulison One of my favorite albums from 2024 was The Path Of Decoherence by Advocacy. This under-the-radar prog-metal offering from Denmark was released in January via UPRISING! Records, and I just kept coming back to it. The band has had some lineup changes since launching in 2015 and Path marks [more…]

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Metal

“Soaring Horizons: Landfall’s Wide Open Sky Hits New Heights”

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Review By Glen Parkes Brazilian melodic rockers Landfall return with Wide Open Sky, an album that takes the band’s sound to dazzling new heights. Released on January 17, 2025, via Frontiers Music s.r.l., the album blends soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and heartfelt lyrics into a cohesive collection of tracks that solidify [more…]

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Rock

“Scars That Shine: Sisters Doll’s Anthemic Journey”

By Jace Media Music

Review By Glen Parkes Australian glam rock sensations Sisters Doll return with a bang, delivering their third studio album, Scars, on January 24th, 2025. The album cements the band’s reputation as a driving force in melodic rock, blending soaring choruses, gritty riffs, and heartfelt lyrics into a sonic explosion that’s as raw [more…]

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Live Reviews

The Hot One Two/Molly Karloff/Circus 66/Dead Reynolds/Jehanna

By Jace Media Music

The Brickmakers, Norwich Friday 20th December 2024 Review And Photos By Smudge Smith I was excited for this, my last gig of the year. I had seen four of the five bands on the bill over the last 12 months and my excitement was to see how they have developed as well [more…]

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Live Reviews

Tom Meighan Live Barrowlands sonic pr regular music

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson Thomas Peter Meighan aka Tom Meighan is a singer / musician from Blaby, England who is best known as former lead singer with Kasabian whom he fronted from 1997-2020. He recorded 6 studio albums before parting ways citing personal issues, he decided to go [more…]

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News

Samantha Fish Announces May/June 2025 UK Tour

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SAMANTHA FISHMAY/JUNE 2025 UK TOURTICKETS AVAILABLE FROMwww.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets www.the-brook.com/tm-event/samantha-fish“If haven’t yet experienced Samantha Fish live, do yourself a favour and make it a priority. Her passion, talent, and energy on stage make for a truly unforgettable night of music.” – Rock News“Tonight, Samantha’s guitar playing was stratospheric, and her vocals have gone to another level entirely. [more…]

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Emerging Bands Dilemma – What’s The Answer?

By Jace Media Music

Written by Linda McDermott Photographs by Linda McDermott For emerging rock bands, getting noticed without a strong social media presence has become a massive hurdle. Today’s music industry heavily prioritises online followers and streaming numbers, which leaves grassroots bands who have little funding at a disadvantage. Take for example, a rock band [more…]

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Live Reviews

Collateral – Live – Barrowlands – collateral music

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson Collateral are a 4 piece rock band from Kent, England who came to our attention in 2018 with the release of their debut EP 4Shots. The boys have gone from strength to strength with accolades such as winning Camden Rocks Festival, Ramblin Man Rising [more…]