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We’re fast approaching the end of another rocktastic year and all week we’re celebrating the best – and the worst – of 2009.

Today we focus on the shows which blew us away during the last 12 months.

And after witnessing well over 100 sets from seasoned vets to raw rookies we reckon we’ve found the top 10.

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They released one of the most startling debuts of 2009 and despite coming across like a 70s blues rock powerhouse insist their sound is nothing like classic rock.

Yep, The Parlor Mob are a crew full of contradictions and that’s what makes the US band ones to watch next year.

We’re watching them already and we caught up with guitar hero David Rosen. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve been backing the Black Stone Cherry boys for some time now and it’s safe to say there can’t be many bands who’ve entertained us so often and so brilliantly throughout 2009.

With a new record in the pipeline for the second half of 2010 and no doubt yet another round of quality shows and festival slots to come we can only see the Edmonton, Kentucky quartet getting bigger. And bigger. And bigger.

But before they do we caught up with frontman Chris Robertson for a final bite of the ‘Cherry this year. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve just about recovered from the ear blasting that was Hard Rock Hell III and look out for a full rundown of the weekend’s events with exclusive pics right here very soon.

But there’s no rest for the wicked and we’re looking forward to gigs from Gunfire 76 – the side project of Wednesday 13 (pictured) – Porcupine Tree, Heaven’s Basement and Dear Superstar this week as December continues to hit the mark for live action.

There’s an exclusive interview with Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson and a rushonrock Rider featuring the lovely Marya Roxx. And there’s more. Read the rest of this entry »

He’s the incredibly talented and charismatic frontman with one of the best new bands on the planet and Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson is ready to reveal all to the rushonrock masses!

After completing a sold-out UK tour the Kentucky, Edmonton-based singer has been spending some downtime at home before embarking on a German jaunt with Motorhead.

And we believe he’s even found time to cut his toenails. Read on to find out why… Read the rest of this entry »

Wednesday sees Biffy Clyro (pictured) and The Manchester Orchestra take to the stage in the Toon and the action keeps on coming as reformed NWOBHM legends Marseille check into Trillians on Friday. But if that’s not enough then folk rock troupe Mostly Autumn tackle the Academy crowd on Saturday with Soil at the same venue 24 hours later.

Of course it’s not all about the vibrant live scene and we love to bring you the exclusive interviews right here on rushonrock. And this week’s no different as hair metal hero Kip Winger checks in to chat about his new record ahead of February’s UK tour. But there’s more! Read the rest of this entry »

There’s something incredibly satisfying about investing your time and money in a brand new band and watching them blossom into one of the best emerging acts in the business.

The next big thing is shoved in our faces every other week and fans are asked to take a huge gamble every time they throw their weight behind breakout groups with big ambitions. Read the rest of this entry »

rushonrock faves Black Stone Cherry will make a decision in the New Year whether to carry on touring hit record Folklore & Superstition (pictured) or begin writing the follow-up to their hugely successful second album.

The US stars complete a headline tour of the UK later this month before a handful of European shows before November. The boys head home for a couple of charity gigs in the build-up to Christmas – before decision day on their immediate future.

“Come January we need to know whether we’re sitting down to write a new record or whether we’re going to give F&S one last twirl,” singer Chris Robertson told rushonrock. Read the rest of this entry »

@ Newcastle o2 Academy, October 19 2009

According to Black Stone Cherry frontman Chris Robertson the Kentucky, Edmonton crew didn’t get into rock n roll to drink beer and ‘meet’ women.

That might seem a little crazy to all you spotty kids out there convinced a band is the only way to guarantee four packs and foreplay but it means the best emerging rock band on the planet is fully focused on the music. And when the music’s this good you just don’t want pints and groupies to spoil the party. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock’s October fest continues to gather pace this week with more music than you can shake a mic at and we’ve got it all right here. Canadian crew Billy Talent (pictured) kick off their UK headline tour today and we’ve got another rushonrock exclusive interview with a band still on the verge of the big time in Britain.

But our week kicks off with the brilliant Black Stone Cherry – the guys check into Newcastle tonight with Duff McKagan’s Loaded and label mates The Parlour Mob for what might well be the classic rock gig of the year. We’ll be catching up with BSC frontman Chris and Mark from the Mob before the gig and of course you can read the first full review right here.

Tomorrow sees metal mash-up merchants Enter Shikari hit the North East with another o2 Academy gig and then there’s a veritable feast of gigs to take care of your weekend – check out Suicide Silence and DevilDriver at the Academy and Electric Eel Shock at Academy II on Saturday before classic rock legends Magnum hit the same venue the following night. But if you want more… Read the rest of this entry »