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Dubbed the 'Journey album that could have been', bosses at melodic rock specialists Frontiers are ...
In the second of our series celebrating a new golden age in rock - akin ...
It’s something which has been troubling me for some time and, call me petty, but ...
Tonight's the night when Japanese superstars Dir en grey get the chance to show Tyneside ...
It's one of the hottest films of the summer and to celebrate the glossy relaunch ...
Now you can accuse our very own Self Made Man of being many things but ...
As rumoured on rushonrock, Europe have confirmed a headline tour of the UK for February ...
Global Music continue to strengthen their DR2 roster of emerging rock Gods following the news that ...
Following the release of last month's rushonrock rated 8/10 album Night Is The New Day, Katatonia ...
Main Stage, July 25 2010 Only Spike, the charismatic, beer-loving frontman of the Quireboys, could dedicate ...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – KISSIN’ DYNAMITE

Posted by simon On August - 4 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

They’re the latest band to roll off the conveyor belt that is classic German rock and the boys from Kissin’ Dynamite wear their metal/sleaze influences on their sleeves.

Packing their cracking major label debut Addicted To Metal with soaring hooks and singalong choruses what’s not to like about the Teutonic trailblazers?

We can’t wait to see them hit the UK very soon – for now check out what teen singer Hannes Braun has to say about all things metal. Read the rest of this entry »

SONISPHERE: DAY TWO

Posted by simon On August - 1 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

So Sonisphere is gearing up for an Iron Maiden-inspired finale and we’d be expecting fireworks – if Rammstein hadn’t already used them up last night.

Our man Adam S is back with his round-up of the Day Two action featuring the mighty Rammstein and the enduring Motley Crue plus a whole load more.

And he has a quick look forward to Day Three with Maiden and Slayer, amongst others, readying themselves for a full-on aural assault. Enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

SONISPHERE: DAY ONE

Posted by simon On July - 31 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Day Two at Knebworth’s rock and metal fest is underway but we can thank our man in the know Adam S for a blinding round-up of the opening day’s action.

He catches up with the king of shock rock Alice Cooper and brings us the backstage gossip money can’t buy – or we can’t afford.

Enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Solid

Posted by simon On June - 6 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

With less than a week to go until Download 2010, June once again looks like being the month for rock and metal fans – tomorrow’s raft of new releases simply proving the point.

We review and rate the latest sounds from Die So Fluid (pictured), Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, pop rock crossover act Fun and post-hardcore legends Far.

There’s live metal from Crystal Viper, German prog from Vanden Plas and more Welsh madness from newbies Colours Of One. But of all of that’s not enough to float your boat then how about Finnish punk rock from Jaakko & Jay or Primal Fear live across the USA? And then there’s the scary Circle Of Dead Children… Spoilt for choice – we knew you would be. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock O’ The North…Pt80

Posted by simon On March - 18 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

When it comes to spoof metal Spinal Tap have had it their own way far too long. But there are a bunch of new kids (OK, middle-aged men) on the block ready to take the Tap’s prized comedy rock crown.

Last summer Steel Panther were still an unknown quantity this side of the Pond but a bunch of crazy shows – including a super-charged Download set – changed all of that. Read the rest of this entry »

Steel Panther Week: Panther Tracks

Posted by simon On March - 18 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

All this week we’re marvelling at the magnificence of Steel Panther’s songwriting skills as they prepare to slay UK audiences with three dates in quick succession.

So settle down and don’t take offence at the following:

Death to Papa Roach, Blink 182, all those f*****g pussies sound like doggy doo

Wearing baggy pants, spiking out their hair, they’re not worth the crust on my underwear

Where is Def Leppard, where is Motley Crue

Why do all my lyrics sound like Dr Seuss?

Death To All But Metal

Rock Solid

Posted by simon On January - 31 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

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 »

The Vinyl Countdown (Number 9)

Posted by simon On October - 24 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

toratoraTora Tora – Walkin’ Shoes (Douglas/Corder/Francis/Patterson) b/w Love’s A Bitch (Corder/Douglas/Francis/Patterson) 1989

Mixing hair metal excess with a cool Southern rock vibe, Tora Tora landed a major record deal out of Memphis and their debut album Surprise Attack hit the top 50 on America’s Billboard Top 200.

This single sounds like it could have come straight of NYC mob White Trash’s 1991 record with vocalist Anthony Corder a dead ringer for the Trash’s Dave Alvin and it’s a catchy little tune with a great guitar hook. Read the rest of this entry »

Motley 2

Posted by simon On October - 6 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

motley crue groupWith Dr Feelgood fighting its corner in the battle to be crowned rushonrock reissue of the year we’re delighted to be able to bring you the second part of the the Crue’s mini documentary charting the story of the original record.

Twenty years ago the hit-laden hair metal classic emerged as the band’s best record to date – and has never been beaten despite last year’s return to form in the shape of Saints Of Los Angeles. If you enjoyed the first part of the band’s official verdict on the record which we brought you last month then sit back and enjoy part two right here.   Read the rest of this entry »

Crue Fess

Posted by simon On September - 21 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

motley crue groupThose of you who’ve already been out and bought what could well be the best re-release of the year will already be benefiting from the Dr Feelgood factor.

But if you need a little nudge in the direction of the sleaziest band in history then we’ve bagged a fascinating little documentary where the gang of four reveal the story behind their definitive 1989 release. And the fact that it’s been sold to us as Part One suggests there’s a Part Two on its way. Here’s hoping. Read the rest of this entry »

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