rushonrock Rider – Kristofer Dommin

Filed Under (rushonrock Rider) by simon on 05-02-2010

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LA goth rock troupe Dommin are touring the UK with old buddies Lacuna Coil this month and they’ll be back over here in March with soul mates H.I.M..

We caught up with founder member and frontman Kristofer Dommin to discover what makes this most tortured of individuals tick.

Look out for a full and exclusive interview here soon and welcome back the rushonrock Rider! Read the rest of this entry »

rushonrock Rider – Ian Haugland

Filed Under (rushonrock Rider) by simon on 16-10-2009

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europe ianHe’s one of Sweden’s favourite rock DJs but you’ll probably know him better as the man who beats the crap out of the drumkit whenever Europe hit town.

Ian Haugland has seen it, done it and bought the T-shirt as a fully fledged member of the hair metal legends and he’s ready to do it all again after landing at number one in his native Sweden with the brilliant Last Look At Eden.

Following in the well trodden footsteps of band mate Joey Tempest, the thoroughly amiable tub thumper has agreed to bare all for the rushonrock Rider. So read on to discover the life behind the man. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Solid

Filed Under (Reviews) by simon on 03-05-2009

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madina-lake1Another mixed bag of new music this week brings together the post-teen sheen of Madina Lake, the indy rock of Sucioperro and the perfected prog of German experimentalists Long Distant Calling.

All three bands are new to the rushonrock reviews team and all three have done enough to suggest new music Monday could be something special for all you rock fans with Bank Holiday cash to burn…

Take the plunge, take a chance and take home something a little bit different to start your hard rocking summer. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE: Therapy? Interview

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by simon on 24-02-2009

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therapy-new-resizeUlstermen Therapy? continue to push the boundaries of rock music more than 20 years into a prolific career.

As they prepare to relase their first record for Tyneside-based Global Music, on the DR2 imprint, rushonrock was granted a typically illuminating audience with frontman Andy Cairns.

Prepare for the singer paying homage to The Answer, Samuel Beckett and Sonic Youth. Plus much, much more. Read the rest of this entry »