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Everywhere I go right now it’s Glee this and Glee that. Think High School Musical mixed with Grange Hill and you get the idea – it’s basically an American kids’ TV programme which has become a big hit worldwide. But what the f**k has that got to do with rock I hear you say?

Quite a lot, in fact. Just as Guitar Hero started turning a generation of Slash wannabes in the direction of classic rock Glee regularly revisits pop metal’s standards and gives them a refreshingly contemporary revamp. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Earlier this week the mighty Bon Jovi added a further two dates to their massive summer 2010 o2 Arena residency.

And while Jon and the boys may no longer be genuine rock heroes – preferring to ‘pop out’ many years ago – it’s exciting to think a real band with real musicians can still be such a huge draw. Read the rest of this entry »

After a slow start to 2010 we review no fewer than nine new releases this week and there’s something for everyone to bring January to a suitably raucous close.

Whether you want to check out vintage Saxon (pictured) in the shape of expanded editions of three of the band’s often overlooked 80s standards or US Saxon-alikes Keel we slate and rate ‘em right here.

There’s the brilliant Bruce Kulick and his start-studded BK3 album plus a thrilling hair metal throwback as Wig Wam return to take on allcomers.

Frontiers standard-bearers Murder Of My Sweet bid for your listening pelasure and Kerrang! tour headliners All Time Low show their softer side with an acoustic mini album. Enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

They’re one of rock’s great survivors and if they’re no longer Livin’ On A Prayer – all their prayers have been answered including that dream slot on X Factor – then Bon Jovi are still, at least, living.

With five number one albums under their belts in the UK alone it’s not as if Jon and the boys really need to work these days. Or at least they don’t have to work too hard.

But a lot of effort has gone into latest release The Circle and with an o2 Arena residency on the cards Bon Jovi is still a band demanding attention. So we’re giving them it in the shape of a full review.   Read the rest of this entry »

Winger produced some of the greatest songs ever to emerge from the hair metal era two decades ago and despite constant ridicule on MTV survived to fight another day.

That day has arrived with the release of the sensational Karma – one of the contenders for rushonrock’s albums of the year – and a full UK headline tour next March.

Founder member Kip Winger took time out to look back on the hair metal glory days, the bittersweet taste of commercial success and why it’s obvious he’s in a band crammed full with his best buddies. Oh, and he even gives his verdict on grunge… 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 »

Tomorrow sees the return of the ultimate hair metal babe as Lita Ford (left) unleashes her hotly anticipated comeback record Wicked Wonderland. We review and rate it right here.

So who’s the former Runaway up against this week?

Big hitters Bon Jovi and Slayer bring their latest tunes to the table so look out for a Rock Solid special later this week.

In the meantime we check out the old school metal of Saviours and some stripped down Sharon den Adel (if only) as Within Temptation go all acoustic.

Then there’s the full-on assault that is Fu Manchu as the stoner legends return with one of their most accomplished and accesible albums to date.

But does any of it come close to lovely Lita? Find out right here… Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t hold your breath but it’s ‘rock week’ on X Factor on Saturday.

There have been various pictures of the Lenny Kravitz-esque Jamie Afro wearing an AC/DC T-shirt splashed across the press.

And the big name guests are Bon Jovi – set to perform their new single after announcing a series of o2 Arena shows for 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Firehouse – When I Look Into Your Eyes (Snare/Leverty) b/w Life In The Real World (Snare/Leverty) 1992

The lighter waving classic was issued as a rather strangely sculpted seven inch vinyl in the UK and to this day we can’t determine what it’s supposed to represent. But what this single looks like shouldn’t detract from what it sounds like – and it sounds exactly how any hair metal anthem should with layered vocals, a soaring guitar solo and some of the best cheese this side of France.

The slightly nasal tone of lead singer CJ Snare might have annoyed many but with sales of seven million and counting under their belts Firehouse must be doing something right. And they’re still doing it today! Read the rest of this entry »