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Now we’ve always had a soft spot for the Black Country – anywhere that has given the world heavy metal and pork scratchings deserves an almighty pat on the back.

And while we’re still waiting for someone to set up an archive chronicling our favourite fatty pub snack, a new website charting the influence of Black Country rock has been born.

Home Of Metal brings together anything and everything relating to five decades of heavy music featuring West Midlands stalwarts Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, Napalm Death and Godflesh. And founders Capsule are keen for fans to contribute to the biggest specialised archive of its kind by sending in tickets, demos, pics, patches et al. Read the rest of this entry »

If Jon Anderson really believes Yes fans feel cheated that the band is going about their business in his absence then it’s high time the voice of so many outstanding prog rock records experiences a harsh but necessary reality check.

Those of us who follow classic rock would rarely see a live show if we boycotted those acts ploughing merrily on in the absence of their most celebrated singer or guitarist. And unlike Anderson we accept that times change. Line-ups change. Music changes. Read the rest of this entry »

Emo kids turmed melodic metal contenders INME are set to reclaim rock’s high ground next month with the release of the mightily impressive Herald Moth – the perfect follow-up to the enlightening Daydream Anonymous.

We caught up with frontman Dave McPherson ahead of the new album’s unveiling and a full UK tour stopping off on Tyneside en route. For his views on the music industry, his personal meltdown and why he feels INME deserve more read on. Read the rest of this entry »

It is reasonable to expect that a fair amount of thought goes into naming an album. Whether a band is looking for a title that’s straight to the point, stand-out bold, clever and complicated or even plain barmy there’s usually a good reason behind labelling your record.

Maybe you’re committed to becoming a marketing man’s dream, can see your shiny title up in lights, imagine PR professionals drooling over the myriad promotional possibilities or simply want to cause a stir, there’s generally some kind of method in the midst of the naming mayhem. Read the rest of this entry »