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NWOTHM bastions The Sword are back in the studio and pounding out the riffs which will eventually underpin their eagerly anticipated third album.

After a long spell on the road opening up for the legendary Metallica, the US stars are finally bowing to fan pressure and crafting their next assault on the rock world.

With the album expected later this year, The Sword’s Trivett Wingo said: “Sword fans everywhere, since you wouldn’t stop asking for a new album, we figured we’d write some songs and give you what you deserve. Read the rest of this entry »

The hottest man in the hottest band on the planet has laid down a challenge to any women planning to hit this month’s Steel Panther show at Newcastle’s o2 Academy.

Rushonrock caught up with Lexxi Foxxx after he called from his Hollywood pad last night – on two hours sleep and with a bunch of groupies to get rid of.

And the bass playing pretty boy said: “I’ve heard all about the reputation of Geordie girls and the fact that they never wear anything – even in winter. Well, here’s the challenge. Read the rest of this entry »

You might have to wait until May but that’s when dance rock demons Pendulum return to the fray with the new single and album set to maintain their unstoppable upward curve.

With more than one million sales worldwide the crossover act look set to build on 2008’s phenomenal breakthrough throughout 2010.

And the first step towards Pendulum’s bid for world domination takes shape in new single Watercolour, released on May 3 – with third album Immersion due to follow three weeks later. Read the rest of this entry »

This week we welcome the return of hard gigging saviours of the UK rock and roll scene, New Generation Superstars, with an exclusive interview and a review of their latest show.

And if live reviews are what you like then we’re hoping to run the rule over Obituary, Trivium and A Day To Remember during the next few days.

There’s a stone cold classic in this week’s 12@12 as we whip out our white label version of much missed rockers White Trash. White who? If you missed their brilliant debut album back in the day you missed out. And there’s more. Read the rest of this entry »

Get ready for another nostalgia-soaked trip down memory lane as our resident blogger recalls a time when he was a lustful teen chasing Cheetahs.

And if that hasn’t put you off reading this week’s words of wisdom what about his love of April Wine? Still want more? Really? Click on the Self Made Man page link above…

NWOBHM fans are in for a double treat at Hard Rock Hell: Pirates Of Prestatyn after festival chiefs announced the latest big names to bag main stage slots.

Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di Anno will play a set full to bursting of classic tracks from the Killers and Iron Maiden albums.

And Bruce Dickinson’s successor, the brilliant Blaze Bayley, will rifle through a set featuring tracks from across his celebrated career. Read the rest of this entry »

Out of the ashes of Blood Brothers comes the terrific two-piece Jaguar Love and their mix of glam metal guitars, edgy dance beats and booming vocals is a rock sound waiting to be heard.

Clearly influenced by the their hometown Seattle scene and yet hellbent on breaking new ground, Jaguar Love are Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato and they release Hologram Jams next month.

And the former explained: “Cody and I have always had a strong bond, both creatively and as friends – and working on this album together was the most productive, free flow of ideas I have ever been a part of.” Read the rest of this entry »

So the VIP tix for Hard Rock Hell 2010 are already gone and, frankly, we’re not at all surprised.

The event dubbed Pirates Of Prestatyn takes place from December 3-5 and we’ll be back after last year’s superior shindig.

Acts already announced include MSG, Skid Row, Enuff Z’Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd, LA Guns and Europe’s touring buddies Diamond Head. And that’s just for starters! Read the rest of this entry »

Word reaches us that pre-production on one of the most eagerly awaited records of the year gets underway today as supergroup Down N Outz enter the studio.

The Mott The Hoople tribute band went down a storm opening up for their heroes at a sell-out Hammersmith show last year.

And the band fronted by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and featuring Quireboys including Paul Guerin (pictured) are set to release a CD and DVD this summer. Read the rest of this entry »

The band responsible for rushonrock’s 2008 Album Of The Year, US comeback kings Tesla, continue to set new standards with the release of a brand new live record.

Alive In Europe does what it says on the tin with 15 tracks culled from various venues across the continent. We checked them out twice in 24 hours last summer and the results were outstanding.

Released next month, the Frontiers Records’ follow-up to the phenomenal Forever More should complement the band’s legendary Five Man Acoustical Jam and whet fans’ appetites for the next studio album. Read the rest of this entry »