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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 »

With a brand new album of original material slated for 2011 the LA Guns aren’t going away anytime soon.

And the Tracii Guns/Jizzy Pearl fronted version of the famous Sunset Strip sleaze merchants have whetted the appetite for that new record by re-releasing a deluxe edition of their first collaboration – Shrinking Violet.

We caught up with Tracii to find out what makes Axl Rose’s one-time buddy tick – look out for a full interview with the man himself here soon. Read the rest of this entry »

rushonrock faves Remedy have completed work on their debut album – the follow up to critically acclaimed EP Strange Fast Now.

And after laying down the tracks at Newcastle’s Blast Studios the quartet is London-bound next month for a date with studio guru Jon Astley.

The man who produced The Who and Eric Clapton in the 70s would appear to be the perfect choice to master Remedy’s retro cool sound and the band is confident of a May release. Read the rest of this entry »

Four weeks after axe slinger Roadsy hinted as much to rushonrock, Oz rockers Airbourne have been confirmed for Download 2010!

On a day when more than 20 new acts were announced – and organiser Andy Copping revealed he’d tapped up Led Zeppelin for a set – we’re delighted the AC/DC clones are joining their inspiration on another blast of a bill.

Also confirmed are Steel Panther, Saxon, HIM, Cinderella and Ratt! 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 »

They’re one of our favourite new bands and they’re keeping trad metal alive – Manchester’s Fury UK are fast becoming the band to watch in 2010!

After wrapping up their latest high profile run of dates, as support to MSG, the band are already confirmed for 2010′s Hammerfest and have grand plans for the next 12 months.

We caught up for a brief chat with frontman Chris Appleton before the boys take a well-earned festive break. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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 »

There’s a truly mixed bag of rock to review this week as veterans Uriah Heep go head to head with hardcore metal kings Converge and hard rocking heroes Atreyu.

And for those of you looking out for the latest Saviours record don’t worry – the release date’s been put back a week and we’ll rate it right here next Sunday.

Plus we’ll be reviewing the rocktastic soundtracks of the new Twilight film, New Moon, and Jennifer’s Body later this week so watch this space. Read the rest of this entry »

He’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 »