Mar
14
This week we look at three new releases including the latest words of wisdom from self-styled rock troubador Chris T-T (pictured).
There’s an altogether heavier offering from the metal titans of High On Fire.
And we check out US classic rockers cum progsters Bat Racers as they bid to make an impression on this side of the Pond. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
10
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 »
Mar
09
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 »
Mar
04
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 »
Mar
01
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 »
Feb
28
It’s that time of the week again when we sort the rock wheat from the metal chaff and give you the definitive verdict on what to spend your cash on tomorrow morning.
And after a couple of weeks of pretty meaty metal there’s melodic rock aplenty in the shape of Giant (pictured), Stage Dolls, Foreigner, Brian Howe and Rick Springfield.
It’s enough to make grown men weep and young ladies swoon. Or at least most of it is. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
26
Airbourne’s brand spanking new album is just 10 days away and we can tell you that No Guts, No Glory is another raw as hell rock and roll masterpiece.
But that’s for another day.
As we build up to the Aussie band’s second record and their UK headline tour, axe slinger Roadsy reveals all in the latest look at what make’s rock’s stars tick. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
18
In the eyes of many they’re the future of good time rock and roll, the saviours of bar room bawls and the natural successors to fellow countrymen AC/DC.
No pressure there then.
Their name is Airbourne and they’re a happy-go-lucky bunch of typical Aussies who like nothing better than a barbecue, a tinny and a cracking game of cricket. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
16
Reacting to the phenomenal success of last year’s Where The Wild Things Are, our favourite axe slinger is releasing the companion CD in April.
In the year that Slash releases his long awaited solo record old stager Steve Vai is determined the former Gunner doesn’t grab all the glory.
And Where The Other Wild Things Are pulls together the tracks which featured on last year’s DVD but didn’t make the audio-only cut. “The original CD release consisted of songs from the concert DVD that had never been released in a live format before,” explained Vai. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
16
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 »