rock/metal
Track: Blue Nation – Every Single Time
Blue Nation have shared their brand new single ‘Every Single Time’ via all streaming services. The track is a well-crafted melodic tale of a toxic relationship that is filled with a cheerful undertone. ‘EverySingle Time’ was produced by long-term Blue Nation producer Trevor Gibson. Neil states: “This fell out of my mind and onto the …
Track: Frakard – Come With Me?
Frakard have shared the lyric video for their brand new single ‘Come With Me?’. Produced by Tom Williams the track is a rip-roaring punch to the jugular, with its sonic-riffage, adrenaline-fuelled pace and soaring vocals. The band state: “The first verse came from working with people that were in a higher position than me but …
Track: Gothony – In the Shadow of the Moon
Finnish Helsinki-based Drama Metal band Gothony have shared the second single ‘In The Shadow Of The Moon’, taken from their upcoming debut album which is set to be released later this year. Bass player Väiski Syväoja comments the single: “In the Shadows of the Moon is the latest creation of drama metal. When the three heroes (Me, Mika Uusitalo, …
Track: Blood Command – Forever Soldiers Of Esther
Norways Blood Command have released a powerful new single titled ‘Forever Soldiers Of Esther’. The track is incredibly close to band member Yngve Andersen’s heart. His family belonged to something that for outsiders, could remind them of a cult. Yngve and his siblings got to feel that judgement and negativity every day from other kids, teachers and parents due to …
Live Review: Grace Solero / Not Now Norman / Odins Revenge – The Spotlight Venue, Hartlepool 24.06.2023
The Spotlight Venue is a new live music provider in Hartlepool that is champion the metal and hard rock scene. The venue welcomed London four-piece alternative rock band Grace Solero for tonight’s entertainment along with support from Northumberland’s Not Now Norman and Hartlepool’s very own Odins Revenge. Odins Revenge Local band Odins Revenge kicked things …
News: Cherry Red Reissue Nailbomb 2xCD Set
Nailbomb was a short-lived but influential industrial metal band formed in 1994. The group was a collaboration between Brazilian musician and producer Max Cavalera, known for his work with Sepultura, and English musician and producer Alex Newport. Nailbomb’s music was a powerful fusion of thrash metal, punk rock, and industrial sounds, characterized by aggressive guitar …
Live Review: Guns N’ Roses – British Summer Time (BST), Hyde Park, London 30.06.2023
By Adrian Peel Following their headline performance at Glastonbury, which drew mixed reviews from critics, Guns N’ Roses – “Every 50-year-old’s favourite band”, according to support act Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders – played a lengthy three-hour set at Hyde Park on Friday, June 30. Before that, a number of acts had spent the afternoon entertaining the crowds across two stages, my favourites being The …
Live Gallery: Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Corner Hotel, Melbourne, 23.06.2023
Feature photograph: Ian Bickerstaff
News: Pale Wizard Records Reimagine Budgie’s Classic Album ‘Never Turn Your Back On A Friend’ – 50 Years Later
In June 1973, a little trio from Cardiff in Wales called Budgie released their third album ‘Never Turn Your Back on a Friend’. Recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, this album firmly cemented their legacy as a dynamic force to be reckoned within the hard rock movement of the early seventies. With their music being …
Track: Steve Conte – Fourth Of July
New York City guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Conte has released a new single, co-written with Andy Partridge (XTC) titled ‘Fourth of July’. The track also features drummer Prairie Prince ( The Tubes & Todd Rundgren) who played on XTC’s classic album, ‘Skylarking.’ On bass is Steve’s brother John Conte, with Andrew Hollander on piano. The track serves as a follow-up to his 2021 acclaimed solo album ‘Bronx …