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From poster boy to rock icon and everything in between, Europe’s Joey Tempest has seen and done it all in 25 rollercoaster years. But with a new album, Last Look At Eden, due out in September and a headline slot at the UK’s Bloodstock festival on the horizon there’s still no stopping the smooth-talking Swede.

In our latest look at what makes the rock stars tick behind the scenes we reveal Joey’s taste in music, food and cars. And that crazy nickname he had as a kid… Read the rest of this entry »

Everybody loves a bargain but if you’re a devotee of rock tees then finding value for money is like finding a Tom Jones fan at a Testament gig.

With prices so high you suffer an attack of vertigo, and less quality than a new Kiss album (ok, prove me wrong later this year), it’s nigh impossible to dress for less if you like your music loud and proud.

Over the years – in fact even during the last year – I’ve spent more money on shoddy tees than decent teas. I’ve gone hungry at gigs for the sake of a cheap and cheerless tour shirt and my appetite for financial destruction shows no bounds. Read the rest of this entry »

Daniel Steadlur is one quarter of US sleaze rock sensations Steadlur and as we celebrate a week dedicated to the dirtiest, most raw form of metal on the planet who better to tap up about drink, drugs and rock chicks? 

With a powerful Download debut under their belts and sales of their new album rising fast, the boys are keen to head back to Britain before Christmas – if only to mop up Steel Panther’s sloppy seconds. Stay posted to rushonrock for all the latest Steadlur news and enjoy one of the top interviews of 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

Hard rock heroes Dear Superstar don’t show any sign of slowing down anytime soon after revealing they’re ready to interrupt a summer of non-stop gigging to lay down some new demos!

Yep, the rushonrock faves will head to Tyneside’s Blast! Studios next week after slaying the Sonisphere crowd at Knebworth. And they’ll spend a couple of days working on some of the songs which could make the cut on the follow-up to steady seller Heartless.

“We’re thinking about the new record but we haven’t had time to do much more than that this year,” admitted frontman Micky. “We’ve got a bit of time after Sonisphere and the Buckcherry tour to work on a couple of ideas and we’re already looking forward to coming back to Newcastle.” Read the rest of this entry »

Brooding lyrics, dark hooks and some delicious storytelling make New Yorkers Alberta Cross one of our bands to watch in 2009.

The modern day guitar heroes mix Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with Kings Of Leon and stir it up to create a classic scuzz rock vibe oozing emotion and conviction. We love the sound and we’re loving the fact that the boys are offering up new track Leave Us And Forgive Us for free.

Hewn from forthcoming long player Broken Side Of Time it’s a heady taster for what promises to be a truly hot record. And we can’t wait to see the guys over here very soon for the UK headline tour that must be. Read the rest of this entry »

@ Newcastle 02 Academy, July 28 2009

Could you ask for three better rock bands on one bill? Whatever the reason for headliners Buckcherry playing a truncated 85 minute set it meant more music for your money in the shape of two of the UK’s hottest new acts and the value was there for all to see.

Heaven’s Basement are on a classic rock par with The Answer and Stone Gods and, as a result, are at the forefront of the Tidal Wave Of British Heavy Metal (TWOBHM).

With more name changes than an MI5 spy they might still be suffering from losing one or two fans along the way but the cracking riffs have remained constant. Reign On My Parade and set closer Executioner’s Day are two of the tracks of 2009 and live they take on a new lease of life. In spite of their tirade against the media (cheers guys) this latest incarnation of Hurricane Party should be huge – watch this space. Read the rest of this entry »

This week it’s all about the sleazy life as Buckcherry roll into town hot on the heels of their acclaimed Download show. And it just so happens they’re brining rushonrock faves Dear Superstar (singer Micky pictured) along for the ride after the two bands became the best of friends on the summer festival circuit and beyond. With Heaven’s Basement showing up for a quick set too it’s worth getting down to Newcastle’s o2 Academy early doors tomorrow night – miss this and you’ll miss out.

Maintaining the sleazetastic theme we catch up with Steadlur‘s Daniel to bring you yet another exclusive interview and Cinderella feature as The Vinyl Countdown closes in on the top 20. Read the rest of this entry »

This week we look at three records oozing pure rock and roll tradition as singer songwriter Johnny Lima (pictured), Swedish sleazegrinders XXX and back from the dead classic rockers Holy Water deliver the goods with varying degrees of success.

Whether you like your rock raw or polished, slick or slightly sick there’s the perfect mix right here as we turn the spotlight on the records rocking rushonrock this week. Read the rest of this entry »

Motley Crue – You’re All I Need (Sixx/Lee) b/w Wild Side (Sixx/Neil/Lee) 1987

In a vintage year for hair metal Motley Crue made sure they were right at the forefront of the perm and eyeliner brigade by releasing a series of singles from the gargantuan Girls, Girls, Girls record.

This double A-side combined two US back-to-back releases and reached the heady heights of 23 on the UK Top 40. For collectors the original sleeve features a tour itinerary for the band’s forthcoming dates in Britain and Europe with stops in Edinburgh, London, Sheffield and Birmingham. Read the rest of this entry »

Bad Company guitarist Howard Leese has let slip the band are putting together plans for a UK tour this November – following the huge success of their recent run of US shows.

Leese is riding high on the back of stunning solo record Secret Weapon but the former Heart man is so busy touring with old pal Paul Rodgers it looks like he won’t be taking his own music on the road anytime soon. And he said: “I’ve heard rumours we’ll be hitting the UK this autumn. I hope the rumours are true. I’m a real Anglophile and always have been. Read the rest of this entry »