This week we check out new releases from Joe Elliott’s much vaunted side project Down N Outz - available now with Classic Rock Magazine – and retro singer songwriter Chris Singleton.
There’s some sensational old skool metal from Swedes Grand Magus.
And we review and rate the latest Metal Heaven releases as Bad Habit and Wicked Sensation deliver the melodic rock soundtracks to your summer. Read the rest of this entry »
This week’s new releases might be overshadowed by the man on your left but it’s not just Slash who’s hitting the mark with some pretty mean rock and roll right now.
We review and rate the fantastic Red Sparowes and check out the debut from Danish metal crew Anoxia.
There’s a five -track EP from indie rockers The Paddingtons and the glossy Vegas-inspired cock rock of fast-rising stars Taking Dawn.
Plus we check out one of the buzz records of 2010 in the shape of Hungry & The Hunted’s hotly anticipated debut. Read the rest of this entry »
Self Made Man does the unthinkable this week and criticises his very own favourite band for the dog’s dinner of a record they persuaded him to buy not once, but twice. And how many times have we warned him not to go on Amazon after a night on the real ale…
To read more of our bullish blogger’s typically irreverant musings this week click on the Self Made Man page link above.
Northern stars Dirty Rock And Roll have contacted rushonrock to explain that tomorrow night’s Head Of Steam gig has been cancelled.
Adam, Lee and Steve were due to return to one of their fave live haunts this week as one of four hard rocking acts billed to appear at the Newcastle venue.
But the plug has been pulled on DRnR’s appearance and now fans will have to wait until October 6 to see the trio in action when Gateshead’s Three Tuns hosts the hard rocking heroes. If you’re still looking for a gig on Wednesday don’t forget The Used play Northumbria Uni…
US dance rock deviants Innerpartysystem have broken their silence on a bitter parting of the ways from major label Island and pledged to use the break as the dawn of an exciting new era for the band’s fans.
Despite heaping praise on a minority of Island staff – including those who spent time backing the band’s push in the UK – there appears to be little love lost between the pretenders to Pendulum’s throne and their erstwhile employers. Read the rest of this entry »
Enduring melodic rock greats Europe get back into the swing of releasing some of the finest music money can buy this summer when mini album Last Look At Eden hits stores.
Out five weeks before the full length record of the same name, the five-track taster features the title track and U Devil U off the new album.
But the obvious highlight for long-time fans of Joey Tempest and co. is the spellbinding live version of Superstitious. One of three live songs on the mini album, it screams quality with guitar slinger Jon Norum in fantastic form. Read the rest of this entry »
Christian rock legends Stryper will return to the fray this summer with the release of new album Murder By Pride on the fabulous Frontiers Records.
And frontman Michael Sweet is promising a return to the band’s late 80s pomp coupled with a modern edge borne out of feedback from die hard fans. Stryper sold more than eight million records before splitting in 1992 but the US stars aim to celebrate their 25th anniversary in style with shows across the world. Read the rest of this entry »
@ Newcastle o2 Academy, June 15 2009
There is one reason Tesla were chosen to play the main stage at Download this year – one of the least heralded blues metal bands of the late 80s has always delivered, despite a criminal lack of critical acclaim. And if their Castle Donington set was brilliant yet brief, this headline show allowed Jeff Keith and co. the opportunity to remind Newcastle just why they were once one of America’s hottest properties. And why they could be again. Read the rest of this entry »
This week sees the old stagers take on the young bucks as rushonrock brings you the latest and greatest releases in our regular Sunday reviews slot.
Brit behemoths UFO are back with the record which marks their 40th anniversary and veteran German axe hero Axel Rudi Pell reminds us of his considerable talents with a Best Of retrospective.
But rock is still spawning new children of the devil and Watford-based metal heroes None The Less are causing quite a stir with their edgy mini album. Throw in the debut by Brighton noiseniks The Telegraphs and it’s tough to know where to spend your money tomorrow morning. Read the rest of this entry »
@ Odeon Silverlink Newcastle, April 21 2009
The rockumentary is hardly a byword for serious film whether you’re talking the spoof classic that is Spinal Tap or the sad parody which revealed itself to be Anvil.
But then along come Iron Maiden to confirm that life for a band on the road – even a band as big as this – is a far cry from sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. In their case it’s more like jetlag, pizza and time taking its toll.
Flight 666 is no feckless fantasy. In fact it has the capability to brutally destroy the glorious metal dream as its stars emerge as the least egotistical, most hard working, affable and approachable men in rock. Read the rest of this entry »
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