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With the hardy thousands arriving at Leeds (and Reading) 2010 in their droves we’re getting very excited indeed at the prospect of one of the rockiest line-ups for years.

For the last two weeks we’ve been urging you to check out this year’s must-see (in our opinion) acts and today we turn the spotlight on Frank Turner.

We’ve been following the punk rock troubadour for years and we’ll be following him for years to come. We advise you to do the same. Read the rest of this entry »

Hot Water Music – London Islington O2 Academy, June 21 2010

When the news reached the public that Hot Water Music would be returning after a three-year hiatus, and suspected disbandment, fans were already clammering for a UK tour.

And as the committed masses gathered around Islington’s Academy, in assorted abstract band t-shirts, excitement began to rise as they were about to witness an act that no-one expected to grace these shores again. Read the rest of this entry »

rushonrock fave and punk rock troubadour Frank Turner has gone and bagged the biggest gigs of his career to date after global superstars Green Day handpicked the singer/songwriter to open up their summer stadium shows in the UK.

The former Million Dead man joins Joan Jett on an increasingly eclectic bill at Manchester’s Old Trafford cricket ground and Wembley Stadium in June. And once again Turner is facing up to an incredibly busy summer after adding two massive shows to an already packed 2010 touring itinerary. Read the rest of this entry »

We don’t get to watch too many DVDs at rushonrock HQ but when we do we enjoy nothing more than a slice of real life live action.

And this month there’s a couple of cracking films out there as the UK’s ultimate rock and roll troubadour goes head to head with a bunch of skater thrash legends.

For the official lowdown on Frank Turner and Suicidal Tendencies on film read on. Read the rest of this entry »

@ Newcastle Northumbria University, March 15 2010

Frank Turner was back in Newcastle accompanied by former Hot Water Music star Chuck Ragan and Crazy Arm. You don’t often see three good acts at one gig but tonight at Northumbria University was one of those exceptions.

Crazy Arm were very easy to listen to and watch, easing the crowd into the night effortlessly and seemingly pleasing everybody. Even without the carefully sculpted light show the guys’ set would have been fulfilling and it was difficult to not feel influenced by their lively and enthusiastic nature. Read the rest of this entry »

There comes a time when all of us need to step back from the more serious side of the music we love and simply enjoy a dose of overblown excess. That time has come.

As Steel Panther make a welcome return to these shores we’ll be looking at the band’s finer lyrical moments, delivering an exclusive interview with pretty boy Lexxi Foxxx and reviewing their Newcastle show.

For those of you who just don’t understand the whole spoof metal scene it’s time to chill out or trot off. We’re not saying the Panther will ever come close to Queensryche, Dream Theatre or Rush but what they lack in terms of mental capacity they more than make up for in sheer showmanship.

We’re not afraid to laugh at ourselves when it comes to some of our more controversial metal tastes. But we’d rather laugh at – and with – Steel Panther. If you’re still not convinced then there’s still a load more stuff going on this week… Read the rest of this entry »

Breakthrough 2009 band Crazy Arm look to up the ante this year with a tour alongside label mate Frank Turner.

And the band release new single Still To Keep on March 22 as a download and limited edition seven incher!

Debut album Born To Ruin was a big underground success in the UK last year and finally gets its mainland Europe release next month. Read on for a full list of tour dates as Crazy Arm stop off with the majestic Mr Turner at a town near you. Read the rest of this entry »

Ok, so he might look like the most miserable bloke ever to populate a sweaty rock club but you’re looking at one of the finest singer songwriters of our generation and his name is Chris. Chris T-T.

This year sees a more mellow (honest) Chris release a new album and hit the road again – and if you like your rock Frank Turner-fied then this bloke will serve up your perfect night on a plate. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the breakthrough bands of 2009 looks set to achieve wider acclaim this year and Fake Problems hope to do so on the back of an 11-date UK headline tour in April.

The hard rocking quartet plan to release the follow-up to It’s Great To Be Alive later this year and are on course to complete the mix before they head back to Britain.

After their landmark support slot on Frank Turner’s autumn 2009 tour, Fake Problems promised they would return to the UK asap. And fans can expect a few shenanigans as they hit intimate clubs up and down the country. Read the rest of this entry »

This week we catch up with prog rock/doom metal hybrid Katatonia and check out the debut EP from Bristol-based indie rock upstarts Fighting Fiction.

There’s another compilation in the shape of the lighter than Kerrang! but very similar NME The Album 2009 plus the deluxe edition of supergroup Chickenfoot‘s (pictured) bombastic debut. Something for everyone then? Read the rest of this entry »