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Metallica’s 72 Seasons: 4 Seasons Later

By Jace Media Music

Metallica’s 72 Seasons: 4 Seasons Later By Atanas Tanchovski When the heavy metal titans dropped “72 Seasons” one year ago, it was a post-COVID stress relief, for sure! It’s as if everything in the world was right again. The album 7 years in the making was eagerly awaited by old fans and [more…]

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Interviews

Gus G. and Firewind ‘Stand United’ In the U.S.

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By Justin Smulison I’m a big fan of Greek Guitar maestro Gus. G, and since his band, Firewind is bringing their unique brand of power metal to America in support of the new album, Stand United, I had to catch him before he hopped on a flight. We talk all about Stand [more…]

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Live Reviews

Bad Touch, (plus The Karma Effect and Electric Black) at the 02 Islington Academy on 7 April 2024

By Jace Media Music

Review by Tim Marcus with photos from Sam Conquest Photography Tonight we’re back at one of AMG’s smaller o2 venues in London, the Academy2 in Islington, one of two music spaces on this site, situated directly above its larger sister venue. We’re here to see three, not dissimilar bands, from the New [more…]

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Singles

The Commoners – See You Again – Single Review Noble pr

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre The Commoners are a 4 piece roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada, the boys began their journey into the world of music around a decade ago listening to bands like The Black Crowes, Derek Trucks, Marcus King & The Allman Brothers. The boys are a real force of [more…]

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Singles

Slash(Ft Chris Stapleton) – Oh Well – Single Review – duffpress

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre Saul Hudson aka Slash is a guitarist who serves as the lead guitarist of rock band Guns n Roses with whom he has had worldwide success since the late 80s. Born In Hampstead, London he moved to Los Angeles, California with his father at age 5, Slash has [more…]

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Blues & Americana

Vulnerable Reflections and Timeless Melodies: Heather Little’s “By Now”

By Jace Media Music

Heather Little’s latest offering, “By Now,” is a poignant journey through the heartlands of Americana, where each track is a testament to the raw honesty and lyrical prowess that defines her craft. Released amidst eager anticipation, this album serves as a testament to Little’s evolution as a songwriter and performer, capturing the [more…]

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Blues & Americana Singles

Laura Evans – What I’m Made Of – Single Review – lauraevansmusic

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre Laura Evans is a singer/songwriter/performer from Aberdare, Wales who is going from strength to strength since the release of her country-inspired EP Remember When. Laura brought us singles Running Back To You & Drag Me Back In and followed that with her stunning debut album State Of Mind [more…]

Photo (c) 2024 Zeezee Digital Imaging Iain 'The Gaitor' Donald Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh 06_04_2024 Support to Erja Lyytinen

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Iain ‘The Gator’ Donald – Live – Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh blues club

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre images By Scott Anderson Iain’ Gator’ Donald is a well-travelled bluesman from the Mar Policies in Alloa, Scotland who brings well-written lyrics to life through his travels in life. Music was always around him and his family and Iain convinced his parents to buy him a bass guitar [more…]

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Singles

Anette Olzon – Day Of Wrath – Single Review – motion agency

By Jace Media Music

Review By Darren McIntyre Anette Ingegerd Olsson aka Anette Olzon is a powerhouse vocalist from Katrinholm, Sweden who is former lead vocalist of Nightwish, The Dark Element & Alyson Avenue and has been active since 1988. Anette has given us albums Shine in 2014, and Strong in 2021 and is about to [more…]

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Blues & Americana

Jim Keller’s Soulful Journey: A Review of ‘She’s The One'” (EP)

By Jace Media Music

Review By Halina Wegner Jim Keller’s musical journey continues to unfold with the release of “She’s The One,” the latest instalment is a captivating EP. Building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, albums see Keller delving deeper into the soulful landscapes of Americana, guided by celebrated producer Mitchell Froom and a [more…]