To break into the Rushonrock Top 40 in 2022 our favourite bands had to be at the top of their game and going places.
But with the gauntlet well and truly th... Read More...
2022 was the year when live music returned but the economy dived. A year when legends were lost and new stars born.
And through it all a constant flow of ne... Read More...
The hand of doom sowed many a seed this year… and they blossomed into a slew of immense albums that sent ripples across the ages.
Seventh century Northumbri... Read More...
The new wave of American death metal showed no sign of plateauing out this year, with a clutch of formidable debuts appearing in 2022. But the UK scene showed ... Read More...
It’s been another standout year for fans of country, Americana and roots music as rising stars kept the big names keen.
As more and more US stars made it ba... Read More...
The sweet sound of melodic rock soundtracked another busy year at Rushonrock HQ and 2022 was all the better for it.
AOR, hair metal, glam, sleaze and more m... Read More...
Big hitters added to their bulging back catalogues and fast emerging favourites doubled down on their deafening potential.
Thrash metal’s enduring appeal en... Read More...
Our resident Blues Brother John Burrows enjoyed another busy year assessing the very best of a genre in rude health right now.
Here he counts down the 10 Be... Read More...
Old school anthems from hardened veterans, surging NWOBHM from returning favourites, proggy explorations from a new hero… 2022 was another fine year for classi... Read More...
Song
Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year
Artist
Quireboys
Quireboys backstory
Now there's a backstory…
And its ending could hardly be descri... Read More...