EXCLUSIVE – New Generation Superstars Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 10-03-2010

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They’re back out on the road after yet another trip to their adopted country Finland and now New Generation Superstars are deadly serious about cracking the UK.

With a raft of good time sleaze rock and roll tunes under the belts and too many sold out shows to mention then this really should be their time.

If you haven’t checked them out yet then what on earth have you been doing? We caught up with one of our tips for the top for 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Many Shades Of Autumn

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 06-03-2010

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When Emilie Autumn rolls into town tomorrow it is probably prudent to expect the unexpected.
Drawing heavily on a well documented stay inside an American mental institution, there is a frightening depth to her gothic-tinged classical rock music featuring harrowing lyrics written from the heart.
And yet the many shades of Autumn include an addiction to baking – she hands out homemade cakes to fans before, during and after shows – and a fondness for walking backwards.
“I often meet up with fans and friends in an unfamiliar city and we set off from a certain point and see where we can go walking backwards,” she explains.
“You get a totally different perspective on life.”
You feel Ms Autumn is constantly seeking that different perspective on what has, hitherto, been an exceptionally troubled life. 2010’s The Asylum Tour draws on personal experience and uses a backdrop of burlesque Victorian imagery to explore the taboo subjects of mental illness, suicidal tendencies, rape and oppression. Read the rest of this entry »

Europe’s UK Invasion

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 17-02-2010

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Multi-million selling melodic rock masters Europe kick off their UK tour in Leeds tomorrow riding high on the back of Swedish chart topper Last Look At Eden.

rushonrock will be checking out Joey and co. when they stop off in Newcastle towards the end of what promises to be another sensational show.

But for now you can feast your eyes on a feature written by editor Simon Rushworth for the North East’s Journal newspaper. And thanks to Tina Korhonen for the sparkling new band shot. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – The Crave Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 16-02-2010

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They’re one of the hottest new British bands around and April sees The Crave release their much anticipated debut album Breaking The Silence.

Part melodic, part sleaze and part good time rock and roll the lads will tour the UK with fellow UK trailblazers Heaven’s Basement and Dear Superstar on what promises to be a raucous triple bill this month.

And to celebrate what’s set to be a breakthrough year for the Brighton band we caught up with frontman Ryan Burnett for an exclusive chat. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Dommin Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 09-02-2010

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Tipped as one of the bands to watch in 2010 we’ve got a sneaking feeling Dommin will do for Roadrunner Records what Black Stone Cherry did a couple of years back and shift a shedload of records to rock fans the world over.

With a decade of songwriting and gigging under his belt, main man Kristoffer Dommin is no new kid on the block – he’s got the rockstar credentials and the experience to match.

Having blown away UK audiences as the opening act for Lacuna Coil, the LA band return to these shores in March with H.I.M.. Before they do we caught up with Kris. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Voodoo Johnson Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 04-02-2010

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Hot new act Voodoo Johnson look set to make a massive classic rock mark with forthcoming album The 10,000 Horses.

rushonrock caught up with Kev, Paul and Rich to look back on a fantastic 2009 after we were blown away by their short but incredibly sweet Hard Rock Hell set.

And we can’t wait to hear what promises to be one of the best new records of 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Finntroll Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 27-01-2010

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They’re a frankly freaky bunch of folk-inspired legend-obsessed Finns but Finntroll have emerged as one of rushonrock’s favourite new bands (new to us, anyway).

Why? Next month’s new album Nifelvind marries black metal with traditional Scandinavian sounds and the unmistakable growl of frontman Vreth. It’s a winner on all fronts.

We caught up with the man who’s fronted Finntroll on their last two records and it’s a case of don’t judge a book by its cover. If you know what we mean… Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Danger Danger Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 12-01-2010

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They released an almighty return to form in the shape of the cracking Revolve last year and 2010 is set to see the Danger Danger revival gather pace.

Long regarded as titans of the hair metal scene, the US band is back for good and looking to tour extensively in 2010.

We caught up with king of the pipes and D2 frontman Ted Poley for a slice of early 90s nostalgia. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Hysterica Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 06-01-2010

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Iron maidens Hysterica (seen here demanding a picture with our publicity-shy editor) held the Hard Rock Hell crowd in the palm of their hands in Prestatyn last month for 30 brief but brilliant minutes.

And with debut album Metalwar making waves across the UK and Europe we’re predicting a big year ahead for the foxy five-piece.

Hysterica hope to return to British shores in 2010 for a full tour of the country which spawned Judas Priest – the band which inspired Bitchie and her band to make metal music in the first place. We talked exclusively to the ultimate rock chicks. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Marya Roxx Interview

Filed Under (Interviews) by simon on 05-01-2010

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She blew the Hard Rock Hell III main stage crowd away with her gritty metal and fearsome attitude and 2010 looks like being a breakthrough year for Estonian Marya Roxx.

With a Kevin Shirley-produced album under her belt and a belting band to boot it seems nothing will stop the LA-based rock diva in her quest for world domination.

But before the pint-sized singer makes too much noise we caught up with Ms Roxx for yet another rushonrock exclusive! Enjoy… Read the rest of this entry »