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It’s that time of the month again as fans of melodic rock everywhere prepare for the latest raft of releases from the excellent Frontiers Records.

There’s a new record from TNT frontman Tony Harnell (pictured) and his Mercury Train plus the prog-rock tinged supergroup YOSO.

Renowned vocalist Jorn unveils his Dio tribute and Terra Nova deliver what we believe is on of the most polished albums you’ll hear all years.

And there’s the new solo record from Europe guitarist John Norum. Read the rest of this entry »

@ Newcastle o2 Academy, February 21 2010

Imagine Yes as a polished thrash metal band and this is the sound you would hear. Progressive, intricate, mind-blowing works played with intense pace and a good degree of passion.

Mastodon might have mellowed (relatively speaking) with the much lauded Crack The Skye but at their heart is a rhythm section determined to leave no artistic stone unturned. The controlled power unleashed by drummer Brann Dailor and bass player Troy Sanders is at the heart of this band’s explosive live performance and truly is a marvel to behold. Read the rest of this entry »

@ Newcastle City Hall, November 20 2009

Yes? No? Maybe…

There’s still a Wakeman but not a recognised frontman. There’s one original member, two new faces, three old stagers and five fantastic musicians. And surely that’s the point.

Rock is renowned for the transient nature of its band’s line-ups and after four decades pumping out prog standards it’s no surprise the Yes roundabout has spawned around 16 members over the years. But the 2009 version is all that matters right now. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s another almighty week of music mayhem on the UK’s fastest-growing independent rock and metal website and kicking it all off we’ve got a couple of British legends. Motorhead play Newcastle’s City Hall tomorrow and Saxon frontman Biff Byford checks in for an exclusive chat with the rushonrock team!

It’s a busy seven days for live action with Rise Against, Thursday and Poison The Well playing Newcastle’s Academy on Wednesday before the double header that is Yes and Bring Me The Horizon on Friday. Elliott Minor play tracks off new album Solaris on Saturday and The Butterfly Effect head to the North East the following day.

Gavin from Funeral For A Friend is the latest victim of the rushonrock Rider and Joan Jett hits The Vinyl Countdown as we hit finally hit the top five. But there’s more! Read the rest of this entry »

With Yes back in the UK this month and continuing to inspire a whole new generation of prog rock wannabes what better time to focus on a drummer with more than 35 years’ experience in the legendary band’s hotseat?

Alan White joined the group in the early 70s after stints with John Lennon and George Harrison. And a week today the County Durham-born tub thumper will be back at his favourite venue in the world – Newcastle’s City Hall.

Before then he reveals all in the rushonrock Rider… Read the rest of this entry »

This week we celebrate Brit Rock – that sleazy, bluesy, hair metal-inspired movement which peaked around the late 80s and early 90s when a slew of great British bands back big record deals and crashed the charts with refreshing regularity.

There’s an exclusive chat with Quireboy Paul Guerin (pictured) plus a full review of the reissued A Bit Of What You Fancy and the chance for five lucky rushonrock readers to win a copy – featuring sleeve notes by our very own editor Simon Rushworth!

Then there’s another interview exclusive as former Little Angel Toby Jepson drops in for a chat. Ready to kick off a full UK tour in his role as frontman with the reformed Gun he’s in typically ebullient mood. Terrorvision hit The Vinyl Countdown and there’ll be an honourbale mention for Thunder somewhere along the line. But that’s not all folks…  Read the rest of this entry »

In the second part of our interview with Yes drummer Alan White we discover the new creative force forging ahead alongside the band’s old stagers.

And the man who worked with ex-Beatles George Harrison and John Lennon explains how he came to get one of the biggest gigs in British rock.

Check out White and his bandmates throughout next month with a homecoming gig at Newcastle City Hall on November 20 bound to be the pick for the veteran drummer. Read the rest of this entry »

Alan White joined Yes as a 23-year-old having forged a reputation as one of the brightest young drummers around during the 1960s.

Still with the band as they prepare to embark on their latest UK tour – minus Messrs Anderson and Wakeman Snr – the tub thumper from County Durham talked exclusively to rushonrock about his home from home and all things music.

Check out the second part of a revealing chat with White tomorrow, when he lifts the lid on Yes’ new singer and a familiar name behind the keyboard. Read the rest of this entry »

As prog rock maestros Yes (pictured) prepare to undertake their latest UK tour we bring you an exclusive interview with drummer Alan White.

There’s a look at two rocking compilations featuring a slew of potential hit singles as vampire flick New Moon and the intriguing Jennifer’s Body get the star studded soundtrack treatment.

And NWOBHM behemoth Biff Byford is the latest big name to go under the rushonrock Rider microscope as he reveals all on the eve of Saxon‘s latest headline tour. And there’s more. 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 »