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Every day this week we'll be taking a look at the acts ready to rock ...
@ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, March 3 2009 Four masters, thousands of puppets and all of ...
With a brand new album of original material slated for 2011 the LA Guns aren't ...
In case you haven't noticed Windows (of the Arcade) has gone all upmarket in recent ...
The rushonrock postbag might have been lighter than Axl Rose's workload this week but what ...
Word reaches rushonrock than fans at Day One of Download 2009 are in for a special treat ...
Every day this week we’re looking at the acts ready to rock hard at Hard ...
All this week we're marvelling at the magnificence of Steel Panther's songwriting skills as they ...
Legendary sleaze rockers LA Guns are heading to Tyneside next month for what is fast ...
We're feeling all festive at rushonrock and in the build-up to the big day we're ...

Lizzy Line Up For 2011

Posted by simon On May - 12 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Legendary rockers Thin Lizzy are looking forward to one of their biggest years yet with a revamped line-up featuring some of the world’s hottest talent and a raft of deluxe reissues on the cards.

Driving force Scott Gorham has put together a Who’s Who of rock talent heading into 2011 when the band will kick off a full UK headline tour.

Joining the guitarist will be Lizzy alumni Brian Downey and Darren Wharton plus Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell, former Whitesnake man Marco Mendoza and ex-Almighty frontman turned solo star Ricky Warwick. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock O’ The North…Pt53

Posted by simon On September - 3 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

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It may be premature to suggest as much but are we on the cusp of a brave new era for rock-orientated singer-songwriters capable of so much more than strumming a guitar and growling heavily into a low slung mic?

Rock and metal, by its very nature, is hardly geared towards solo artists packing nothing more than a semi-acoustic and a tiny amp. There are those who insist rock isn’t rock without a beefed up backline and heavy as shit rhythm section. But there are at least three world class entertainers out there right now who would surely beg to differ. Read the rest of this entry »

Review – Love/Hate, Ricky Warwick & New Generation Superstars

Posted by simon On September - 2 - 2009 1 COMMENT

love hate@ Newcastle o2 Academy II, September 2 2009

Every so often an incredibly charismatic frontman comes and goes in the fickle world of rock without ever really making the mark his talent deserves.

Jizzy Pearl, akin to Perry Farrell in terms of his on-stage energy and quirky delivery, was always that man. But 20 years on from writing the first chapter of the Love/Hate story, the vibrant vocalist could yet fulfil his immense potential and complete a classic fairytale comeback. Read the rest of this entry »

This Week On RUSHONROCK

Posted by simon On August - 31 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

ricky-warwickWorkaholic Almighty frontman Ricky Warwick is back in the region this week as support for US sleaze rock heroes Love/Hate and rushonrock will be on hand to run the rule over both acts at Newcastle’s Academy! 

Another band heading our way very soon are the brilliant Blackhole and we’ve grabbed an exclusive chat with frontman Richard Carter. With their debut album due for release next month and a 19-date UK headline tour to come expect big things from the hard rocking Brit kids. Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – The Answer Interview Pt2

Posted by simon On July - 15 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Answer 2 ResizeWith latest album Everyday Demons winning rave reviews Stateside and another clutch of AC/Dc dates on the horizon there’s never been a better time to be in The Answer!

In the second part of our exclusive interview we talk to Cormac and Paul about their new pals in the biggest rock and roll band on the planet and their plans for the future.

Plus they give us their hot tips for the future as we turn out attention back to the burgeoning rock scene that’s sweeping Northern Ireland right now.

Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »

EXCLUSIVE – Ricky Warwick Interview Pt1

Posted by simon On June - 2 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

ricky-warwickHe made his name fronting one of the most exciting metal bands to come out of the late 80s UK scene but these days Ricky Warwick is renowned as an essential solo artist and frequent collaborator with some of the biggest names in rock.

The latest, and possibly greatest, release from the former Almighty favourite is the brilliant Belfast Confetti – an album which could and should fire Ricky back into the big league. Before it does we talked Northern Ireland, football and Northern Ireland football with an artist at the top of his game. Read the rest of this entry »

This Week On RUSHONROCK

Posted by simon On June - 1 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

ricky-warwickHis new record’s been winning rave reviews across the board and this month sees Ricky Warwick embark on a UK tour in support of the superb Belfast Confetti.

To celebrate we’ve bagged an exclusive chat with the former Almighty frontman and as always you can expect a candid interview and some great craic. This week also sees a few of the Quireboys back in action so expect some news from Spike and co. – the singer having just returned from Germany and bemoaning the relegation of his beloved Newcastle United.  Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Solid

Posted by simon On April - 26 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

ricky-warwickAlmighty star Ricky Warwick goes head to head with the might of Heaven & Hell this week as we look ahead to the best of tomorrow’s releases – today.

The workaholic Ulsterman releases his latest stab at solo salvation in the shape of the barnstorming yet stripped down Belfast Confetti while Tony Iommi and Ronnie James Dio unite again to unleash some frankly spooky metal on the masses.

Plus there’s a look at a new (at least to us) US outfit  called Noxious – can this hard hitting quintet really kick up a stink in the rock world? Wait and see…  Read the rest of this entry »

Warwick To Newcastle

Posted by simon On April - 8 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

ricky-warwickSinger songwriter supreme Ricky Warwick has revealed he’s heading to Tyneside this summer on the back of his brilliant new solo record Belfast Confetti.

The new acoustic led album is out on Global Music’s DR2 label later this month and the former Almighty frontman is in awesome form as he recounts memories of his Ulster upbringing. Having already inked in a slew of dates for Ireland and Scotland, Warwick will announce a 10-date tour of England’s finest rock hotbeds later this week. Read the rest of this entry »

Almighty Effort

Posted by simon On March - 25 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

almightyNot content with releasing a new acoustic solo album and the official Northern Ireland footy song, workaholic rocker Ricky Warwick will play a one-off charity show with his band The Almighty this summer.

The Scots rockers will pay tribute to former manager Tommy Tee, who died suddenly at the age of 46 last year. They will be joined at the Cheese & Grain in Frome on June 20 by New Model Army – another band managed by Tommy Tee. Both bands are playing for free to ensure that all the proceeds from the one off Tommystock gig go to their friend and colleague’s family. Read the rest of this entry »

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