Don't Lay Me Down 31/7/20
Lovely World, the Melodic Rock four-piece from Spartanburg, South Carolina, has a new single, 'Don't Lay Me Down', out today, produced and mixed by Rick Parker and tracked at Palomino Sound in Los Angeles. The band consists of brothers Landon Rojas (lead vocals and guitar) and Cade Rojas (drums), along with childhood friend Cameron Smith (guitar), who formed Lovely World in 2015. These three founding members have been close friends since elementary school, jamming new school Rock with influences of the best of the 70’s. They were also recently joined by bassist Michael Gilbert and some of their song themes include unrequited love, drug addiction, social afflictions and fearful political etiquette.
Konkret Musik 31/7/20
Swedish Electronica/Progressive Rock instrumentalists Gösta Berlings Saga released their sixth studio album, 'Konkret Musik', worldwide last week, via Inside Out Music, and their song, 'To Never Return', is today's Video Of The Day. Check out the cool clip directed by Martin Gustafsson, one of twelve explosive tracks filled with experimental instrumental Rock, showcasing a truly unique mix of Progressive Rock, synth minimalism and otherworldly melodies. Dystopian yet hopeful, maximal yet minimal, 'Konkret Musik', featuring David Lundberg - Fender Rhodes, grand piano, mellotron and synthesisers, Gabriel Tapper - bass guitar and Moog Taurus pedals, Rasmus Booberg - guitars and synthesisers, Alexander Skepp - drums and percussion, and Jesper Skarin - percussion, will not leave anyone unaffected.
Blues Club House 31/7/20
Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and beyond with More Music and Less Chat, including new releases, classic tracks plus UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, featuring music from Peter Karp, Dave Thomas, Chris Bevington Organisation, Anthony Geraci, Kaz Hawkins, Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam, Kirk Fletcher, Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, Santana (pictured), Bossacucanova, Savoy Brown, Mark May Band, Too Slim and The Taildraggers, CD Woodbury, Fred's House, Marcus Lazarus, Crooked Eye Tommy and many more.
A Bit Of Manchester Club Academy 30/7/20
The Quireboys will now play Manchester Club Academy on Friday 12th February next year, as part of their 'A Bit Of What You Fancy' 30th Anniversary UK Tour, which kicks off this December, and where they will play their aforementioned classic album in its entirety. Also to complement the anniversary celebrations, The Quireboys have released a re-recorded version of the iconic debut album with their current Gypsy Rock and Roll sound, plus live bonus tracks. Australian beer drinking Rock 'n' Roll warriors Massive, who are no strangers to the UK music scene, are also returning as tour support, promoting their third studio album 'Rebuild Destroy' out now through Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
Mad Dogs Ready To Testify 30/7/20
Friday 16th October will see Rock 'n' Roll maniacs Mad Dogs release their hotly anticipated upcoming full length record, titled 'We Are Ready To Testify', with Go Down Records, of which their second single 'Postcard From Nowhere' is today's Track Of The Day. Playing kick ass Rock 'n' Roll music with a true love for Garage sounds, all wrapped up in a 70's atmosphere - the Italians are known for their highly energetic and powerful sound, swinging grooves and fuzzy guitar virtuosity. Comprising of Marco Cipolletti: guitar, vocals, Luca Zenobi: guitar, Simone Mosciatti: bass and Giacomo Zepponi: drums, backing vocals, it's the band's third studio album of ten powerful songs, consisting of overwhelming riffs plus adrenaline-filled ups and downs.
It's About Time Jefferson Starship 30/7/20
Legendary Rock band Jefferson Starship (featuring David Freiberg, Donny Baldwin, Cathy Richardson, Chris Smith, and Jude Gold), recently released their new single 'It's About Time', which is today's Video Of The Day. The band have also announced the forthcoming release of their new EP, 'Mother Of The Sun', via Golden Robot Records on Friday 21st August, their first collection of new songs in twelve years! The seven tracks include two songs co-written by original Jefferson Starship/Jefferson Airplane members Grace Slick and Marty Balin. The collection also features the return of original Jefferson Starship member Pete Sears, who plays bass on three tracks.
Stormchild Rising 29/7/20
Magnificent German Classic Melodic Hard rockers Mad Max, who formed nigh on forty years ago, release their stonking new studio album ‘Stormchild Rising’ on Friday 21st August on Steamhammer/ SPV. It's an unambiguous, gloriously Melodic Hard Rock opus packed with unashamedly retrospective, irresistibly hummable, hook laden Classic Rock anthems. Consisting of Michael Voss – lead vocals, lead guitars, Jürgen Breforth – rhythm guitars, Thomas “Hutch” Bauer – bass, vocals and Axel Kruse – drums, 'Stormchild Rising’ celebrates a musical direction that has never lost its significance, despite all trends and short-lived fashions; which is exactly what the band’s myriad fans want.
Good Luck Waterboys 29/7/20
The Waterboys recently released their second single ‘The Soul Singer', accompanied by today's vibrantly Psychedelic Video Of The Day, yet another taste of their highly anticipated new album, following their dramatic epic ‘My Wanderings In The Weary Land’, which was released last month to great acclaim. It’s an exuberant blast of uptempo Pop ’n ’Roll which opens 'Good Luck, Seeker' – the remarkable 14th studio album due to be released on Friday 21st August, from one of the most creative, loved and literate bands of the last four decades. 'Good Luck, Seeker' draws together many glistening strands of The Waterboys’ weird, wondrous journey, and its 14 songs are populated by unrepentant freaks, soul legends, outlaw film stars and 20th Century mystics, drawing inspiration from The Stones, Kate Bush, Sly and Kendrick as well as frontman Mike Scott’s very own musical past!
Warren Haynes Interview 29/7/20
The guest on this month’s The Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his musical heroes and his first guitar, to him joining the Allman Brothers Band and his many guest appearances. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching next month. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio.
EFKD 2020 28/7/20
Deviant provocateurs Pitchshifter are not only back with a a revised version of ’Everything’s Fucked’, but next year they will also be undertaking a brand new seven-date UK tour with special guests, that kicks off at KK's Steel Mill on Monday 29th November. As for their single 'EFKD 2020', they’ve brought an army with them, featuring Zak Tell of Clawfinger, Tony Campos of Static-X, Patrik Wiren of Misery Loves Co., Frank Turner, Jason Bowld of Bullet for My Valentine, Arya Goggin of Skindred, Burton C Bell of Fear Factory, Jot Maxi of Hacktivist, Adam Frakes-Sime of Stampin' Ground, Karl Middleton of Earthtone9, Paul Fletcher of Romeo Must Die, Mikee Goodman of SikTh, Dan Cook and Frank Regan of Raging Speedhorn and Kit Conrad and Charlie Bowes of Seething Akira!
Dukes Of The Orient Freakshow 28/7/20
Formed in 2017 by English vocalist/guitarist John Payne (ex-Asia, GPS) and American keyboard player Erik Norlander (Last In Line, Lana Lane, Rocket Scientists), Dukes Of The Orient's ‘Freakshow' is due to be released next Friday 7th August, of which, 'The Monitors', is today's Video Of The Day. It's the second album by the Prog AOR duo, and Payne’s powerful arena-seasoned vocals carry soaring melodies and lush harmonies over the sea of classic synthesisers and keyboards, artfully painted with Norlander’s signature sonic palette. Payne and Norlander had worked together in 'Asia Featuring John Payne', an offshoot of the British Progressive Rock group which Payne was a member from 1991 to 2006, when Asia's original lineup reunited. Following lead singer John Wetton's death, Payne and Norlander formed DOTO as a vehicle to release new material, both out of respect for Wetton, and to distinguish themselves from Payne's former band.
Blues On The Radio Organisation 28/7/20
Today's Track Of The Day is another hour of great music for you as Blues On The Radio Show #278 hits 350 hours of output (the first 72 shows were two hours long). So have a listen to CD Woodbury, John D'Amato, Chris Bevington Organisation (pictured), Dave Thomas, Susan Santos and more, and then go back and start exploring all those previous shows!
Celebration Decay 27/7/20
Seminal US Bay Area Melodic Power Metal band Vicious Rumors are set to unleash their searing new studio album ‘Celebration Decay’ on Friday 21st August, and in advance they have already released earlier this month their first single from the album, ‘Death Eternal’, to be followed by their second single, ‘Pulse Of The Dead', on Friday 7th August. It's the follow-up to 2016’s highly acclaimed ‘Concussion Protocol’, and ‘Celebration Decay’ is the band's lucky thirteenth studio album - an even more more accomplished successor, which packs an even harder musical punch. Originally when they set off on tour in 2018, Vicious Rumors mastermind Geoff Thorpe, long-standing drummer Larry Howe, new vocalist Nick Courtney plus new guitarist Gunnar Dügrey had only planned twenty concerts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1988 classic ‘Digital Dictator! As they say, the rest is history, as Vicious Rumors march on, including a three part mini documentary on the making of ‘Celebration Decay', the first episode of which was aired at the end of last month.
The Clovis Limit Pt.2 27/7/20
Multi-talented, pigeonhole-defying guitarmeister and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Ross recently released his first sweet-sounding single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'The Loser', from his excellent new, genre-crossing 10-track solo album ‘The Clovis Limit Pt.2’, which itself is due out on Friday 30th October. Listeners may well detect the piquant flavours of Humble Pie and similar ingredients in the sound and feel of ‘The Loser’, yet it has less of Mike’s trademark Heavy Blues electric guitar fuzz and drive than many of the tracks on the new album, but that just gives the limelight to his other facets. Indeed, it’s a fine, original song, which begins the roll-out of fresh material from a new album that’s remarkably strong on multiple fronts: a showcase for Mike’s songwriting and musicianship on multiple instruments. The close-knit sound that this impressive, multi-tracked, approach produces belies its one-man-band origins! A man wearing many hats, with aplomb and a grin, Ross is also the vocalist and producer, and he whistles too!
From The Van 27/7/20
Like many musicians and bands around the world, members of Montreal's Heavy Stoner Rockers Paradise have been separated from one another as a precaution to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not able to see each other to have regular jams along with postponements of performances, the band, consisting of Fred Crew Grr (guitar), Matt Hias (drums), Fred Kelly (bass), R.L. Black (vocals) and Frank Kelly (lead guitar), has adapted to the state of the world and continues to promote their heavy and winding arrangements of Corrosive Rock with the creation of a new quarantine video series entitled "From The Van". Today's Track Of The Day is their first FTV video, 'Away From You', taken from their new eponymous album released in March, that sways on the line between Hard Stoner Rock and Pure Heavy Metal.
Peter Green 26/7/20
Peter Green, the dexterous Blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac, sady passed away yesterday, aged 73. The legendary guitarist and singer founded the group alongside Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Jeremy Spencer in 1967, and despite his latter demons, he was still ranked as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Indeed, he was responsible for many of the band's early hits, including 'Black Magic Woman', 'Albatross' and today's Video Of The Day, 'Oh Well'.
Brothers Osborne All Night 26/7/20
Six-time Grammy nominees Brothers Osborne will release their third studio album, 'Skeletons', on Friday 9th October, and the duo recently played one of its tracks, 'All Night', as part of “CMA Summer Stay-Cay”, which is today's Track Of The Day. The single has already cracked Top 40 on the Country airplay charts in the US, and was the No.1 most added song upon its debut. Guitarist John and vocalist/guitarist TJ Osborne teamed up with longtime producer Jay Joyce for 'Skeletons', co-writing every track on the project along with frequent collaborators Lee Miller, Craig Wiseman, Natalie Hemby, Casey Beathard and more.
New 3 Hour Music TV Show Launches Tonite 26/7/20
Musician Jack Bates (The Loved & Lost) along with Guido McFister and Mucka Jay of Breaking Bands Festival, have been working on a new music magazine TV show, Eyes on the Scene, which tonight launches its pilot episode here at 7pm UK time. The three hour programme brings together live lockdown performances, special guest appearances, music news and some fun too! Each subsequent episode will be live on the last Sunday of the next three months.
Dion CD Review 25/7/20
"You can find yourself asking yourself why they bothered. Happily, that is not remotely the case here. There are probably two reasons for that: firstly, these are all great songs that would sound good recorded with a bunch of anonymous session players – Dion has written this collection over a period of 3-4 years (with long time co-writer Mike Aquilina) and they reflect writing skills honed over six decades (in one case revisiting the title number for non-released 1965 album ‘Kickin’ Child’) - and secondly, rather than being the dreamchild of a business exec’ looking to cash in, the collaborations began in an organic, non-planned manner, with happy results.”
Today read another one of our great album reviews, as Simon Green gives you his take here on Dion's CD 'Blues With Friends', which was released last month, plus check out our Video Of The Day.
All Gone Wrong 25/7/20
Following their critically acclaimed 2019 album, 'City Night', legendary British Blues Rock band Savoy Brown release their exciting new album, 'Ain’t Done Yet', on Friday 28th August via Quarto Valley Records, of which 'All Gone Wrong' is today's Track Of The Day. Led by guitarist/singer/songwriter Kim Simmonds, who formed the band in 1965 in London, Savoy Brown is one of the longest running Blues Rock bands in existence. Blues Rock became the catch-all phrase in the late 1960's to describe the band’s music along with that of their contemporaries, and they helped spawn the 1968 UK Blues Rock boom and later opened the eyes of many 1970's American teenagers to their own home territory Blues artists.
Pete K Mally Sit-Down Livestream 25/7/20
Be warned that comedian, DJ and author Pete K Mally, is streaming The Pete K Mally Stand-Up Show Show at 7pm on Friday 14 August, and if you use the limited code PETEK2020, you can get a discount off your ticket here. Pete spent his youth defending his love of Classic Rock and Metal, and he gets the hump when High Street stores are flaunting AC/DC , Iron Maiden and Ramones t-shirts as simple fashion accessories (we've earned these stripes). He is a regular compere at Rock festivals and recently supported Wayward Sons and The Last Great Dreamers before lockdown. Now in his forties he openly listens to Poison and is unashamed in this (a little).
Big Town Out Today 24/7/20
Today heralds the release of Geoff Carne & The Raw Rox Band's ‘Big Town’ album, a ten-song collective, of which the second track on the album, 'Hold On', is today's Video Of The Day. This release not only follows on from the full studio production of Geoff Carne & The Hatz's 'Caught on the Outside', with its Tom Petty vibe, at the start of this year, but the single was also released prior to longstanding drummer Mick Hatz announcing his retirement in February. Since then vocalist/guitarist Carne has released three acoustic EP's, and to bring the versions to life, Geoff’s producer Paul Mex reached out to experienced session musicians, the Raw Rox Band, namely Jim Black – bass guitar, Zoki Jovanoski – drums, Bob Calvert – keyboards and Arby ‘Slash’ Rockman – lead guitar.
Tune In To The Rock Vault Tonight 24/7/20
The bad news is that 2019 WRC Best Radio Show award winners Rock On The Ridge have gone on hiatus for a few weeks. However, the good news is that Jules and Bob are also broadcasting a new weekly show, The Rock Vault, which you can listen to live here tonight at 8pm on 107 Meridian FM. Taking you back in time, they'll bring you tracks that you may know and some you may not, plus they always feature a special year.
Blues Club Grace 24/7/20
Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring new releases, classic tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, including music from Willie Nelson, Dave Thomas, Nathaniel Rateliff, Gravel & Grace, Ruthie Foster, Bridget Kelly Band, Dion, Wily Bo Walker, Emma Wilson (pictured), Roomful Of Blues, Albert Collins, Nick Steed, Tower Of Power, Jim Kilpatrick, Jose Ramirez, Brent Carter & Friends and many more.
Red Rocks Revivalists 23/7/20
It seems such a long time ago now since we saw The Revivalists touch down for the first time in London last February at a sold out 100 Club, with our American correspondent Rick Menniti. In fact, talking of last year, Rick has been in touch to point out that The Revivalists, Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre from September, is still available to stream here in full HD, with pristine soundboard audio optimised for streaming of that wondrous and rainy night! In addition, this Friday 24th July at 6pm CT (UK midnight), The Revivalists will also be performing live here at the NOLA Drive-In Livestream.
Living Embr 23/7/20
Today's Track Of The Day is Doom quartet Embr's new video for ‘Where I’ve Been’ taken from their recently released debut album ‘1823' via New Heavy Sounds. Undoubtedly an expert blend of tonal heft and melody, Embr are four musical kindred spirits who have delivered a crushing, yet beautiful debut. Musically, it could be categorised as ‘Doom’, however, it’s obvious that the U.S. band have range, drive and a desire to add to the genre, to broaden it whilst staying true to its core fundamentals. The vocal talents of Crystal Bigelow absolutely soar and strengthen the music, whilst her range, patterns and harmonies transport the band’s music skyward. Mark Buchanan (guitar), Alan Light (bass) and Eric Bigelow (drums) also keep everything tight and weighty. Massive drop-tuned guitars, chest rattling low end, pounding drums, fuzzy distortion, it’s all there. But they also add in synths, a bit of Grunge and Alt Rock flavours.
No Place To Go 23/7/20
Former guitarist with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and award-winning American Blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher releases his sixth album, 'My Blues Pathway', via Cleopatra Records on Friday 25th September, and his first single, 'No Place To Go', co-written with Richard Cousins, is today's Video Of The Day. 'My Blues Pathway' follows hot on the heels of Kirk’s 2018 Blues music award nominated album 'Hold On'. The 10-track album features originals and re-imagined tributes of quintessential Blues Classics by Sonny Boy Williamson, Chris Cain, AC Reed and Juke Boy Bonner. Kirk recorded this album over the 2019 Christmas holidays in six days over a two-week period.
Ain't Nothing But Elles Mini-Series 22/7/20
Starting here tonight at 7.30pm, award-winning, genre-crossing singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey begins her ‘Ain’t Nothing But’ mini-series, consisting of three completely unique, never-been-seen before, live streams, all from White Noise Studios, where the performance will be streamed in uncompressed HD, from multiple angles, with the audio mixed live. 'ANB' The Lyric, tonight, sees Elles pay tribute to the writers and songs that have become woven into her soul over her years as a musician. This will be followed by 'ANB' Requests on Wednesday 29th July - so make sure you e-mail Elles at ellesbailey@gmail.com with your request by the day before at the latest! Finally, on Wednesday 5th August - 'ANB' The Blues, Elles will take you through a history of the some of faces that have inspired the ever-changing sound of the Blues over the years, paying homage to its roots, tribute to the icons, plus highlighting a selection of her contemporaries on the scene today.
The Gospel Truth 22/7/20
At the end of last month, Gilby Clarke released the title track, and his second single, from his forthcoming album, 'The Gospel Truth' on Golden Robot Records, of which his previous single, ‘Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder’, is today's Video Of The Day. Released back in February, it's a true stormer of a track in pure Clarke fashion – Rock n’ Roll doused in the influences that run through Gilby’s veins. In the world of Rock, Clarke needs no introduction. From crunching legendary chords on his beloved Gibson Guitar with Guns N’ Roses, to getting down into the snakepit with his GNR buddy Slash, or creating pure, heartfelt Rock music as a solo artist - Gilby has done it all!
Jeramie Kling Interview 22/7/20
Jeramie Kling from Venom Inc., Massacre, The Absense, Wombbath, Ribspreader, Fore and more, joins today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day to talk about his bands, playing drums, the Covid-19 pandemic and much more! This episode also features brand new music from Prosanctus Inferi, Static X, AAL, Al Yeti Bones, Moonlight Desires, And He Never Came Back, Sagtikos, Blazon Rite, Butterfly, Hræ, IniSans, Sepulchral Frost, Theotoxin, Unholy Vampyric Slaughter Sect, Joecephus And The George Jonestown Massacre, Wazmo, Nothgard, Graves Of Giants, plus there's also a surprise live call from Seth of Totally Overrated Sellouts!
We All Fall Down 21/7/20
Bedford trio, The Scruff, released their new single, ‘We All Fall Down’, at the end of last month. Pairing heartfelt lyricism with propulsive Ska-imbued rhythms, the track is an infectious yet meaningful ode to a friend struck down by illness. It follows the band’s previous single, ‘Vultures’, released earlier this year, and together they form the first taste of what to expect from The Scruff in 2020 as they set their sights on their debut album. They bring a Punk-fuelled energy matched with a contagious Indie-Pop sheen and dexterous songwriting. The band truly come alive onstage and have paved the way with impressive and equally chaotic live shows, as seen at Reading and Leeds, Isle Of Wight and The Great Escape festivals among many other shows. The band will be returning to the road as soon as the current live situation allows.
Violent Allies 21/7/20
Knoxville Hard rockers, 10 Years, will release their new album 'Violent Allies' on Friday 18th September via Mascot Records, and ahead of this they have revealed today's Video Of The Day, ‘The Unknown’, the second song to be released from the album, following ‘The Shift’, earlier this year. It's the band’s first new music in two and a half years, and the gold-certified trio of Jesse Hasek (vocals), Brian Vodinh (guitar, drums, bass, backing vocals) and Matt Wantland (guitar, synth programming) have embraced a heightened sense of vulnerability and sonic adventurousness on 'Violent Allies'. For nearly two decades, 10 Years have built a formidable catalogue, with the group’s gold-selling 2005 breakthrough 'The Autumn Effect' spawning the hit ‘Wasteland’. More recently, 2017's '(How to Live) As Ghosts' marked a reunion between Jesse, Brian and Matt. Along the way, they have sold out countless headline shows and toured with everyone from Korn, Deftones and Stone Sour to Chris Cornell and Linkin Park.
Crooked Blues On The Radio 21/7/20
Today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day has been distilled down to an hour of great music, featuring Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam, Mike Ross, JD Taylor, Errol Linton, The Lost Decades, The Lucky Losers, Toronzo Cannon, Martin Harley, Emma Wilson, Savoy Brown (pictured), Eric Johanson, Robbie Reay, Red's Blues and Crooked Eye Tommy.
Metamorphosis 20/7/20
The first signing to Metal Rocka Recordings - the incredible Ward XVI - release their first single 'Imago' this Friday 24th July, from their stunning album 'Metamorphosis', which is due to land on Friday 25th September, and you can hear the song fIrst here on Hard Rock Hell Radio with an exclusive play on Mikki's Rock Tour Show today between 12pm and 2pm. For the uninitiated, it's the eagerly awaited follow up to the critically acclaimed 2017 release 'The Art Of Manipulation’, frome a superb Hard ’n’ Heavy band from the North-West of England, that expertly balance a perfect blend of Rock with the theatrical beauty and intensity of your favourite classic Metal bands. Indeed, Ward XVI have a stellar reputation as one of the UK's best live acts and their shows are a sensual and frightening treat for the eyes and ears!
Tokyo Lions 20/7/20
Tokyo Motor Fist’s self-titled 2017 debut was met with high praise and immediately had fans clamouring for a follow-up, and earlier this month, the band accordingly delivered ‘Lions’, of which the track 'Youngblood' is today's Track Of The Day. A memorable and uplifting slab of Hard Rock, it's an artistic alliance borne out of a longstanding friendship between Danger Danger singer Ted Poley and guitarist Steve Brown of Trixter, which was always going to make the Melodic Rock community rejoice. Also written and produced by Brown, the band is rounded out by bassist Greg Smith (Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper) and drummer Chuck Burgi (Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi).
In These Crazy Times 20/7/20
Bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees The Moody Blues, John Lodge has recently released his new single 'In These Crazy Times' (Isolation mix), featuring backing vocals and harmonies from Jon Davison from Yes. Written during isolation, check out today's Video Of The Day of John chatting and performing part of the track. John recorded the single in his home studio in Florida, performing vocals and guitar, plus using GarageBand keyboards and drums! Joining John on the song are his wife, Kirsten and son, Kristian, both of whom have never recorded before.
Walk With TBelly 19/7/20
Russell Keefe's solo project TBelly is set to release ‘Walk With Me’, which will be available on all major streaming sites from Friday 21st August, the first single taken from their forthcoming second album ‘I Never Want To See Me Again’, which is out later this year. It's a flawless, passionate track, written by Keefe, which showcases his indisputably World class vocals and songwriting talent. For some, he may be better known as the keyboard player and joint lead vocalist of Slade, but make no doubt about it, Russell is a phenomenal artist in his own right and deserves full recognition of his talent, making TBelly "one to watch."
Sherinian's Phoenix 19/7/20
World acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, Black Country Communion), one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, has launched 'Empyrean Sky’, the first single and today's Track Of The Day, taken from his new solo album ‘The Phoenix’ which is due to be released on Friday 18th September via Inside Out Music. The song features Sherinian and drummer Simon Phillips joined by Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal on guitar, Jimmy Johnson on bass and Armen Ra on theremin. The album features eight tracks, including a cover of Buddy Miles ‘Them Changes’, plus a number of guests such as Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa and Zakk Wylde.
Osyron Foundations 19/7/20
Calgary’s powerful, Symphonic Progressive Metal band Osyron unleashed their new album 'Foundations' earlier this month, and one of its five tracks, 'Ignite', is today's Video Of The Day. The album is an immersive exploration of Canadian history and identity, speaking on topics on the country's colonization to the mistreatment and recognition of Aboriginals to the country's participation in global warfare. Although it is not a conceptual release, it does bear a consistent theme across nearly the entirety of the record. For fans of Nightwish, Dream Theater and Wintersun; the group consists of vocalist Reed, guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, bassist Tyler Corbett and drummer Cody Anstey. Bridging the gap between traditional European Metal and the music of their homegrown contemporaries, Osyron has a distinctive sound, all of their own.
For The Love Of Metal! 18/7/20
Heavy Metal legend Dee Snider brings his electrifying live atmosphere right into your living room with his new live album 'For The Love Of Metal Live!' – a thrashing, confident Heavy Metal offer that cements the legacy of the bonafide Metal icon himself, due to be released on Friday 31st July via Napalm Records. 'For The Love Of Metal Live' isn’t your average live performance DVD/Blu-Ray collection – the legendary frontman, actor and radio personality has combined behind-the-scenes footage, interview clips, insightful personal commentary and electrifying live performances to create an entertaining experience that every Heavy Metal fan needs in their collection.
Bless Your Heart 18/7/20
The Allman Betts Band release their second full-length studio album entitled 'Bless Your Heart' on Friday 28th August via BMG, and their first single, 'Magnolia Road', was released last month on all DSP's, and is today's Video Of The Day. Indeed, the music video was exclusively premiered via The ABB official YouTube channel, with Devon Allman and Duane Betts joining in and chatting live with fans. The single is the tie-dyed contender for Summer favourite. A semi-autobiographical lyric shared by Betts and Allman, ironically this is the only song on the album with band collaborator Stoll Vaughan as its sole author. Vaughan wrote the song alone, though namechecking detailed parts of Betts’ and Allman’s life, respectively. Musically it evokes the group’s affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead.
Una Para Todo Es Bandido 18/7/20
Gypsy Pistoleros, the Flamenco Glam Sleaze Rock 'n' Roll pioneers, recently signed a worldwide record deal with Golden Robot Global Entertainment/Riot Records, and to celebrate they have released a new single, 'Una Para Todo Es Bandido' (remixed and remastered), which is today's Track Of The Day. The single is taken from their forthcoming 'The Greatest Flamenco Sleaze Glam Band Ever!' – a best-of 18 track anthology album, due for release on Friday 28th August. 'Una Para Todo Es Bandido' encompasses what Gypsy Pistoleros are all about. Unique, engaging and dangerous, it pounces between upbeat Mariachi and street born-and-bred sleaze-drenched, fiery, Rock!
Ramblin' Man Fair TV 17/7/20
Despite the fact that we will all miss our annual pilgrimage to Maidstone's Mote Park this weekend (sob), the good news is that Ramblin' Man Fair TV is coming to your Living Room this weekend! So tune in to their YouTube and Facebook pages from 7pm tonight for the next three nights for unseen performances, interviews and exclusive content featuring a host of awesome Ramblin’ Man Fair performers past and present, including Beth Hart, Black Star Riders, Kris Barras, Bernie Marsden, Supersonic Blues Machine, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Inglorious, Blues Pills and Tax The Heat, with many more acts to be announced! See you next year over the weekend of 16th - 18th July!
Young & Beautiful 17/7/20
Not a band you can second guess, unpredictable Kent Punks Riskee and The Ridicule follow-up their first lockdown release in May, the seething anger of the Brexit-baiting single ‘Blue Jacket’, with their own respectful take on New York Pop singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s award-winning 2013 smash-hit, ‘Young And Beautiful’, which is today's Video Of The Day. This, however, is no guilty pleasure for the band, who are longtime fans of Lana’s work. Despite being isolated from each other at the time, the band still managed to create a video, by recording their individual parts at home, allowing their former bassist David Thomas to collate them together with footage from one of the bands early hometown gigs.
Blues Club Bosscats 17/7/20
Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring new releases, classic tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, including music from The Della Grants, Catfish, Anthony Geraci, Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam, Lachy Doley, Pink Floyd, Marcus Lazarus, Susan Angeletti, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Peter Karp, Richard Townend & The Moscow Bosscats, Laura Evans, The Isley Brothers, Crooked Eye Tommy, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Burgin, Chris Farlowe and many more.
An Ongoing Mutiny 16/7/20
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny recently released physical and digital tracks from their exclusive tour EP: ‘An Ongoing Thing: Demos, Acoustics and Covers’. Previously only available at the band’s live gigs, the current disruption to touring, combined with fans hunger for more music, has inspired Matt to make the EP more widely available, for a limited time only, giving music-starved fans a chance to revel in the Mutiny! The EP includes five tracks: ‘Got A Thing Going On’, ‘Do What You Do’, ‘Some People’ (acoustic) - all written by Matt; plus live gig favourite covers: ‘Strange Relationship’ (Prince) and ‘Oh Well’ (Fleetwood Mac). Consisting of Matt (vocals, guitar), Joe Lazarus (drums), Joe Mac (keyboards), Kelpie Mackenzie (bass), Daliah Sherrington (vocals) and Terry Edwards (saxophone), together they deliver these songs with skill, passion and gusto.
Cooking With Maceo 16/7/20
Funk legend Maceo Parker released his first new studio album in eight years, namely 'Soul Food - Cooking With Maceo', at the end of last month, and it's the first album on the Mascot Label Group new imprint, The Funk Garage, of which 'Cross The Track' is today's Video Of The Day. He has played with each and every leader of Funk, starting with James Brown throughout the 1960's and beyond, then jumping aboard the Mothership Connection with Parliament-Funkadelic, as well as a decade long collaboration with Prince. 'Soul Food - Cooking With Maceo' blends raw, old school Funk with the flavours of the New Orleans school of music. The funky flavour of the city weaves its way through the album as Maceo and the band take on iconic songs of the Mississippi masters such as Dr. John, The Meters and Allen Toussaint as well as takes on Aretha Franklin, Prince and Maceo’s long-time hero and Ray Charles saxophonist, David "Fathead" Newman.
White Crone Interview 16/7/20
Lisa Mann (pictured) from White Crone joins today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day to talk about their new record, her past, future and present! This episode also features brand new music from Solicitor, From These Ruins, Kataklysm, Enslaved, Pallbearer, Smoulder, Lamb Of God, Zakk Sabbath, Eternal Rot, Burn The Mankind, Darkened, Deadlight Sanctuary, Manticora, Merlock, Mosh-Pit Justice, SpellBook, Temple Nightside, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Vassafor, Writhing, Xythlia, Graves of Giants, plus Zach also plays some classics from Mercyful Fate, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath!
Stonedead 2021 - Alive & Kicking 15/7/20
The news that we’ve all been probably expecting, but dreading, was finally announced at the beginning of July, given current Government guidelines, when it was confirmed that Stonedead was being postponed until Saturday 28th August next year. The good news, however, is that it will return to Newark Showground bigger and stronger in 2021, having secured the same line-up, namely headliners Black Star Riders, with special guests Terrorvision and Gun, plus Tyketto, Kris Barras Band, Blaze Bayley, Tygers of Pan Tang, Myke Gray featuring Kim Jennett and opening poll winner Dead Man's Whiskey. See you at the bar in 2021!
Push Through The Water 15/7/20
Innovative British Rockers Cypher16 recently released their second new single, and today's Track Of The Day, of 'Push Through The Water', taken from their upcoming second full-length album, 'It's A Long Way Back (From This Road)'. A refreshingly original Rock band, Cypher16 harnesses Metal with a hint of Modern Industrial to create a truly massive sound. Consisting of Jack Doolan - vocals/ guitars, Will Cass - guitars/vocals, Rich Hinks - bass and Declan Doran - drums, the band’s debut album, 'The Great Surveyor', was released in October 2015 to rave reviews. Indeed, the band is also known for its epic music videos, filmed at famous landmarks such as Battersea Power Station ('Lonely Road') and The Natural History Museum ('Open the Dark Door'), where the band was given unprecedented access for an entire night, in 2017!
Take Me Away 15/7/20
Rock singer-guitarist Ayron Jones recently shared his explosive debut single ‘Take Me Away’ via Big Machine/John Varvatos Records, accompanied by a powerful lyric video, which is today's Video Of The Day. The single is influenced by the weight of his past and the struggles that shaped Jones’ art, and equally inspired by diverse musical influences to create a style uniquely his own. Jones’ tumultuous childhood, marred by parental addiction and abandonment, laid the foundation for the song’s themes. The gritty, genre-blending artist is an amalgam of the incredibly rich musical history of Seattle - the city that has helped to shape who he is as an artist and person. Indeed, part of the fabric of his Seattle atmosphere, Jones has opened for Guns ’N’ Roses at the Gorge and B.B. King, building early critical acclaim independently.
Enuff Z'Nuff Album Review 14/7/20
"The gears are stepped up swiftly on ‘Drugland Weekend’, with some rocking lead guitar licks from former Kiss man ‘Ace Frehley’, whilst ‘Broken Love’ sees the last of the impressive guest list, which features Brian Ray, a regular in the Paul McCartney Band. This dreamy Rock tune leads us to play out with ‘Go’ and ‘Winding Road', both in true Enuff Z’Nuff mid-pace Melodic Rock style. Not a bad apple in the bunch, the fanbase will be more than happy, the proof is in the pudding and as Mr. Dio once hailed to Mr. Blackmore - "Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Today read another one of our lockdown album reviews, as Geoff C. this time gives you his take here on Enuff Z'Nuff's new CD 'Brainwashed Generation', which was released last Friday, plus check out our Video Of The Day.
Between A Breath And A Breath 14/7/20
Dyble Longdon is a collaboration between iconic vocalist Judy Dyble (ex Fairport Convention, Trader Horne), who sadly, we learnt on Sunday, has died after a long illness, and Big Big Train songwriter and frontman David Longdon, and they release their highly anticipated album 'Between A Breath And A Breath' on Friday 25th September. The album contains seven original compositions with all lyrics by Judy and music and production by David. The songs are, at times, haunting and, at others, beautifully fragile. As well as Judy (vocals, autoharp) and David (vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, piano and keyboards), they are joined by Jeff Davenport (Jade Warrior, drums) plus Longdon’s Big Big Train bandmates Danny Manners (double bass), Rikard Sjöblom (accordion), Rachel Hall (violin), Greg Spawton (bass guitar and Moog Taurus pedals) and Nick D’Virgilio (drums). Other featured musicians are Dave Gregory (ex-Big Big Train and XTC, guitar), Andy Lewis (Paul Weller, bass guitar), Luca Calabrese (Isildurs Bane, trumpet) and Dave Sturt (Gong and Steve Hillage, fretless bass).
Blues On The Radio Starlite 14/7/20
Today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day is another fabulous hour of music including Dave Thomas, Errol Linton, Andy Lindquist, John P Taylor, Starlite Campbell Band, Dione Taylor, Paul Allan, Peter Karp, Emma Wilson, Victor Wainwright, Laura Green, When Rivers Meet, Marcus Lazarus and Wily Bo Walker (pictured). All you have to do is click play and turn it up!
Generation Antichrist 13/7/20
UK Thrashers Onslaught release 'Generation Antichrist' on Friday 7th August, their seventh album, inspired by a world, so full of hatred, megalomaniacs and political madness. Led by founding guitarist Nige Rockett, if you like your Thrash Metal brutal and extreme, then this is definitely the album for you! Well overdue, 'Generation Antichrist' follows five years of touring, not only promoting their last studio album 'VI', but also the 30th Anniversary of their 1986 'The Force' album. With their dominant groove, plus new vocalist Dave Garnett on board, the band are storming back to where they belong, ripping up the form book along the way! Also consisting of Wayne Dorman (guitars), Jeff Williams (bass) and James Perry (drums), it's time to add another gem to their legacy and unleash a new beast in 'Generation Antichrist'!
Gypsy Who Sold The World 13/7/20
During lockdown, a number of bands have aired acoustic or social distancing videos and Iron Maiden legacy band, Gypsy’s Kiss, are no different, as they have produced three acoustic versions of their original tracks plus an exceptional cover of David Bowie's ‘The Man Who Sold The World’, which is today's Track Of The Day. The classic, which is receiving a great deal of attention, will be featured on their ‘Acoustic Lockdown’ EP due for release later this year, with the band also currently working on their debut album, due for release early next year. Maiden founder/bassist Steve Harris and David Smith were founder members of Gypsy’s Kiss and in April 1974 they had their first paying gig at the Cart and Horses, Stratford, when they were orginally named Influence. Smith had been asked to reform the band many times over the years and finally did so for a charity festival in March 2018.
Pain Of Salvation's Panther 13/7/20
Firmly at the forefront of the Progressive Rock and Metal scenes for nearly three decades now, and one of modern Rock’s most acclaimed live acts, Sweden’s Pain Of Salvation return with a new studio album entitled 'Panther', due out on Friday 28th August worldwide via InsideOutMusic, of which the opening track from the album, ‘Accelerator’, is today's Video Of The Day. Consisting of Daniel Gildenlöw – lead vocals and lots of stuff, Johan Hallgren – guitar and vocals, Léo Margarit – drums and vocals, Daniel Karlsson – keyboards, guitars and vocals and Gustaf Hielm – bass and vocals, it's the follow-up to 'In The Passing Light Of Day', that previously entered the official sales charts in numerous countries upon release in 2017.
Origin Of The Lugubrious 12/7/20
Master Charger, a hard-working, heavy, fuzzed-up 3-piece Stoner act from the Midlands, are set to release their third album, 'Origin of the Lugubrious', on Friday 21st August, and it's their first on Stoned Rocka Recordings. Widely known on the live circuit as a formidable powerhouse with a reputation for delivering bone-crushing sets over sublime Stoner grooves, they bring a unique blend of ballsy, bluesy, groove fuelled, doom-laden and at times jammed out Rock ‘N’ Roll Sludge. This was later dubbed as a “Satanic Blues Rumble” when a fan best described the band’s sound after a show they played at Birmingham’s O2 Academy, which has since stuck! Formed in 2006, the band released their first full-length album 'Unity In Black' in 2011, followed eventually, in January 2016, by 'Eroding Empires'.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Nigel 12/7/20
Last Friday, Nigel Barker released his brand new single 'Yeah Yeah Yeah', and he has a brand new video to go with it, which is today's Video Of The Day! The song is a gritty, accomplished, mesmerising track and is the second single release from his forthcoming new album 'Five-The Fifth Album' which comes out later this year. It follows the earlier release, in May of 'Telling My Troubles To Strangers' which saw thousands of views of its video within days of its release and airplay in countries throughout Europe and the USA. Nigel Barker has, until now, been a hidden gem of the UK music scene, and this exciting, unusual and wholly original artist is a real master Bluesman and a phenomenal songwriter who's music straddles, Blues, Americana, Rock and lo-fi Pop.
Fools 12/7/20
Last month singer/songwriter Jonny Ong released the accompanying video to his new single ‘Fools’, which is today's Track Of The Day. It's the latest release from Jonny, the new name who is blasting onto the Psychedelia scene, and is an outpouring of emotion, with a full and varied instrumentation, making Ong a force to be reckoned with. This multi-instrumentalist hails from Singapore and melds traditional approaches with Western-influences. During his teenage years, Jonny not only found a deep obsession for Psychedelic music, but he was also inspired by a busker in Amsterdam to pick up the Handpan.
Anvil Live Stream 11/7/20
With an overwhelming response to the success of Anvil's recent virtual Independence Day live stream concert, organisers are offering all the fans who missed it, and the fans who watched it, an opportunity to watch it all again here. The Canadian band performed this first live stream from Quebec City, which was organised by District 7 Production and L'Anti Bar & Spectacles. Back in February, the Heavy Metal band released a new album 'Legal At Last' celebrating the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in Canada. To support the album, the band had a tour planned in the UK and Germany, with an assortment of other stops along the way. Unfortunately, like everyone else, Covid-19 stopped the tour in its tracks, hence this live stream.
ILS Curse 11/7/20
After their first acclaimed 'Pain Don't Hurt' EP released last year, Portland, Oregon, Noise Rock band ILS have just released their ten-track debut album 'Curse' via Pogo Records, of which 'No Luck' is today's Video Of The Day. The four-piece Disaster Chic band consists of Tom Glose (Black Elk) on vocals. Nate Abner (The Days, The Nights) on guitar. Tim Steiner (Passerby) on drums and Adam Pike (White Orange) on bass.
2+2 = 5 11/7/20
Released yesterday, ‘2+2 = 5 : Best Of + Rarities’ is a 3xCD collection that includes the best of Mark Spiro's solo material and various collaborations from 1996-2012, plus a number of unreleased songs, including 'All The Love We Kill', today's Track Of The Day. Spiro is an iconic songwriter and award winning producer, recording artist and musician, with a CV that spans over four decades and songs and productions to his name that have sold over 100 million copies. Born in Seattle, Mark has also released eight solo albums and is also recognised as a leading Melodic Rock songwriter via recordings of his songs by the likes of Heart, Giant, Bad English, John Waite, Kansas, Reo Speedwagon, Winger, Julian Lennon and Mike Reno. He is also currently recording a new solo album.
We Are One 10/7/20
Next Friday 17th July will hold a musical surprise as Metal legends U.D.O. will publish an album in collaboration with the official Concert Band of the German Armed Forces (Musikkorps der Bundeswehr), entitled 'We Are One‘. The German Rock band, including icon Udo Dirkschneider (the original voice of Accept with worldwide hits such as 'Balls To The Wall‘, 'Metal Heart‘ etc.) together with the renowned Concert Band under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Christoph Scheibling, is a unique worldwide musical project. Released through AFM Records/Soulfood Music, the title of the album has been the driving force for its 15 new songs, developed and arranged by U.D.O. together with Colonel Scheibling, plus former Accept musicians Stefan Kaufmann and Peter Baltes, who have been part of the songwriting, as well as German Armed Forces' composers Guido Rennert and Alexander Reuber.
Two Finger Tantrum 10/7/20
Today, Brighton five piece Indie-Punk rockers Creature Creature release their debut album, 'Two Finger Tantrum', through their own label Creature Eats Records, and their latest single from the album, 'The Early Days', is today's Video Of The Day. With its anthemic attitude, it would fit perfectly in a Guy Ritchie film or Peaky Blinders. It's British stiff upper lip at its finest! Creature Creature consist of Scully – vocals, Zeus – guitars, Dave Cobley - bass, Seb Cole – keys and Matt Hill - drums, and are for fans of Royal Blood, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.
Blues Club Boss 10/7/20
Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day has another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and Beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks including songs from Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Tom Gee (pictured), Emma Wilson, The Kinks, Starlite Campbell Band, Paul Gillings, Long John Baldry, When Rivers Meet, Ten Years After and many more.
Robert Jon & The Wreck UK Tour 9/7/20
Following the release of their acclaimed studio album 'Last Light On The Highway', Robert Jon & The Wreck is ready to tear up the UK next May, with both a 48-hour Planet Rock Pre-Sale starting here yesterday, and their second single from the album, 'Do You Remember', being released tomorrow. Comprised of Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals and guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums and background vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards and background vocals), Henry James (lead guitar and background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass), this California based Blues and Country-infused Rock ’n’ Roll quintet, keep the Southern Rock resurgence shining brighter than ever before.
Vambo Burn 9/7/20
"Fast Car' was followed by a stonking Zep medley including 'Good Times Bad Times' plus 'Moby Dick', before Steve Price, on his Mapex drum kit, and bassist James Scott kept the powerful groove going on the "Sliverish" sounding 'Down Little' Mama'. After Jack's retrospective slapped wrist, for his tour announcement faux pas, they closed with one final original 'Total Jeopardy' (not their latest single 'World of Misery' surpisingly), before they finished the set with "their favourite song" - Deep Purple's 'Burn' - the band well and truly nailing this classic with their Hungarian axeman showing off his chops credentials one final time. A great young band, with their debut album set to be released this year, the writing is very much on the wall. Vambo Rules!" That was part of our take on Vambo at London's Boston Music Room just under a year ago, and this week the guys have released their live rendition of Deep Purple's 'Burn', which is today's Track Of The Day.
Dude (I Totally Miss You) 9/7/20
Norwich Progressive Modern Metallers Apollo Stands have been busy during lockdown with a home studio cover of Tenacious D’s 2006 classic, ‘Dude (I Totally Miss You)’, released last week through One Eyed Toad Records, and today's Video Of The Day. Taken from the 'Minds' EP released back in February, and not being deterred by quarantine restrictions, the band recorded their parts separately in home isolation. Indeed, the song demonstrates both the band's fun-loving side and their technical prowess, as lead singer Ry Haze channels his inner Jack Black, whilst guitarist Olly Smith lends his own interpretation of the track’s blistering solo.
Genesis Revisited Rescheduled 8/7/20
Due to Covid-19, Steve Hackett has re-scheduled his UK dates, for his Seconds Out + More World Tour. It will now begin next year on Friday 10th September at the Leicester De Montfort Hall, although the good news is that the tour will now be extended by an additional eight shows including a third show at the London Palladium. The show will feature the 1977 Genesis live album 'Seconds Out' in full, plus more! Steve will be joined on the tour by regular musicians Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) and Nad Sylvan (vocals), plus Craig Blundell on drums and percussion. Steve’s autobiography, A Genesis In My Bed, is also due to be published on Friday 24th July, where Hackett talks candidly about his early life, his time with Genesis, and in particular his personal relationships with the other four band members, with great insight into the daily goings on of this major Rock band.
Thundermother's Heat Wave 8/7/20
Thundermother have released on AFM Records their new single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Sleep', with Guernica Mancini giving this striking Rock ballad a unique touch with her beautiful Blues-soaked voice, ahead of the band's highly anticipated new album 'Heat Wave', due for release on Friday 31st July. Touring relentlessly, and with three albums under their belts, these Swedish ladies from Stockholm are the breathing and living embodiment of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Founded in 2009 by guitar-heroine Filippa Nässil, the band started their steep rise on the international stage after singer extraordinaire, Guernica, joined two years ago. Driven by the hard-hitting pounding of drummer Emlee Johansson, these heavy rocking girls are sticking it to anyone claiming that Rock ‘n’ Roll is a male domain!
Rock On The Ridge Machine 8/7/20
Today's Track Of The Day is another great Rock On The Ridge Lockdown show with Everyday Heroes, Fozzy, Shallow Side, Building Giants, Electric Mob, Life Of Agony Famiglia, These Wicked Rivers, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Electric Black, Black Stone Cherry, Bad Touch, Ryders Creed, Royal Bliss, The Leslie West Band, The Cash Collective, Mother's Cake, Black Whiskey, Vega, Tainted Lady, Victim Of Circumstance, Electric Mary, Massive (pictured), The End Machine, L.A. Guns and Saracen.
The Sleep Eazys CD Review 7/7/20
"Fans of Bonamassa are going to lap this up and, given the overall quality of the songs and the powerful arrangements, it should appeal to pretty much anyone that enjoys melodic music played with passion. Well done also for reviving a dying genre, the guitar instrumental album! ”
Today read another one of our great album reviews, as Simon Green gives you his take here on The Sleep Eazys CD 'Easy To Buy, Hard To Sell', which was released back in April, plus check out our Video Of The Day.
Calum In The Moonlight 7/7/20
Alternative Rock and Roots cellist, singer and multi-instrumentalist Calum Ingram launches his long-awaited double A side 7 inch vinyl single 'Dancing In The Moonlight' and 'Demon Eyes' on Friday 31st July. Calum’s unique rendition of the Thin Lizzy classic is a fun, positive and empowering answer to the strange climate the world seems to be in at present. Prepare yourself for a journey like Rory Gallagher meets 70’s Brit Pop and Blues. Both tracks demonstrate a genre fluid sound sifting through Pop elements and Blues breakers style cello riffs. From the moment you first hear Calum’s 'Dancing in the Moonlight' you’ll be brimming with optimism at this fun-loving Rock cover!
Blues On The Radio Friends 7/7/20
After last week's journey into the past, this week's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day crams in as many new releases as possible with music from Brent Carter & Friends, Grant Dermody, Jim Kirkpatrick, Dani Wilde, Hurricane Ruth, Richard Townend, Tom Gee, Dom Martin, Savoy Brown, Paul Gillings, Robbie Reay, The Allman Betts Band (pictured) and Gravel & Grace.
Spirit Of Wildfire 6/7/20
In that can-do spirit, following the resounding success at the end of last month of Spirit of Wildfire 2, Great Music Stories is planning another radio festival weekend for later this Summer: one that this time will support wellbeing issues and donations for a mental health charity. Bands can submit their interest in the festival and to get to be involved here. Spirit of Wildfire 2 was conceived and run by GuyB's internet station Great Music Stories Radio. With traditional festivals off the table for 2020, GuyB decided it was time to host a full 3-day radio festival, sending an open invitation to bands, managers and PR's. Within 72 hours, 50 bands had confirmed their interest: finally ending up with an amazing 63, who performed 20 minute sets and gave interviews, including Toby Jepson, The Quireboys and Sari Schorr!
Pineapple Thief's Demons 6/7/20
The Pineapple Thief release their new album, 'Versions Of The Truth', on Friday 4th September via Kscope, and today's Video Of The Day, ‘Demons’, is the first track to be taken from the upcoming CD. Combining sweeping soundscapes with infectiously pensive choruses, it's a swelling and expansive journey from subtle ambience to immersive climaxes, underscored by exotic orchestral flourishes and carried by emotive vocals. Produced by the four members of the band – vocalist Bruce Soord, keyboardist Steve Kitch, bassist Jon Sykes and drummer Gavin Harrison – 'Versions Of The Truth' marries a stellar musical breadth to a spectrum of emotions that run from anger and confusion to sadness and regret and even glimmers of hope. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the band’s planned headline tour for Autumn 2020 has now been rescheduled for next year, including London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday 30th October.
Ensiferum + Hatefulmurder - Double Feature 6/7/20
Today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day has a double feature with interviews of both Hatefulmurder and Ensiferum, as the guys talk about their new records and the state of the world. This episode also features brand new music from Power Trip, Phobetor, WeedWizard, Fullmane, Insatanity, Las Historias, Rope Sect, Spell, Eye Of Nix, Machine Head, 25th Mission, Second Wind, Ea, Scrollkeeper, Black Passage, AlrightBrother, plus Zach kicks the show off with Smoulder, and talks about the records they just sent him!
Geoff Tyson CD Review 5/7/20
"For fans of grown up guitar based instrumental music this album is a must. Geoff has managed to apply his extraordinary guitar playing talent in a tasteful, playful and intelligent way, creating something bang up to date, with great production and complex enough to warrant repeated listening. You may well get pleasantly lost in this work.”
Today read a debut album review, as Slowhand (no, not Eric Clapton), gives you his take here on Geoff Tyson's new CD 'Drinks With Infinity', which is due to be released on Friday 31st July, plus check out our Video Of The Day.
Ramblin' Man Fair TV 5/7/20
Ramblin' Man Fair's first 2021 line-up announcement is Clutch, who will play three sets across the weekend of 16th - 18th July as part of a new festival residency, with a main stage headline set on Friday, a main stage semi-acoustic set on Saturday and a Blues Stage headline jam on Sunday, featuring a host of special guests. Also watch out shortly for RMF TV, broadcasting a weekend of great music on the days that would have been playing at Maidstone's Mote Park this year! Stay tuned for Beth Hart, Black Star Riders, Massive Wagons, Kris Barras, Last in Line, Inglorious, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, Blues Pills, The Last International and many more.
The Game Is Over 5/7/20
Today's Track Of The Day is 'The Game Is Over', the second song to be taken from Evanescence's 'The Bitter Truth', their first album of new original music in nine years, which will be released incrementally throughout 2020. A guitar-driven anthem, the iPhone-shot, neon-nightmare of a video is an effects-laden look at the emotional havoc that the current situation has wrought. The band are also set to tour Europe next year alongside Within Temptation, including London's The O2 on Monday 4th October.
HRH NWOCR 4/7/20
Hard Rock Hell are taking that leap of faith and bringing the cream of NWOCR bands together next year for one incredible HRH NWOCR weekend over the weekend of 23rd and 24th January at the 02 Academy, Leicester. It's going to be a two arena affair, and a great opportunity to see the next NWOCR generation, including, amongst others, Massive Wagons, Wayward Sons, Bad Touch, Massive and Ryders Creed. So make sure you get along and support HRH NWOCR, as they kickstart 2021 with a new positive framework that’s not only all about the music, but more importantly, is all about the fans.
Metasoma Neverhere 4/7/20
Today's Track Of The Day is London based Metal outfit Metasoma's brand new single ’Neverhere’, complete with a stripped acoustic version taken days just before lockdown! Indeed, the spirit of Metal made Vlad A. Iancu (vocals), Voytek Golbiak (lead guitar), Mishiek Es (rhythm guitar), Jake Thorsen (bass guitar) and Hugo Terv (drums), make their personal pilgrimages from across the globe (Poland, America, France and Romania), to London, to form the band and worship at the Metal alter. From the first chords of Paranoid, across the madness of Motorhead, to the insanity of Babymetal, Metal just won’t die!
The Sinner Takes It All 4/7/20
Having spent the best part of a decade working on various musical projects supporting the likes of Iced Earth, The Damned, Wednesday 13 and The Birthday Massacre; new British Hard Rock group South Of Salem release their forthcoming debut album, ‘The Sinner Takes It All, on Friday 25th September, of which they have premiered a new track, ‘Cold Day In Hell’, which is today's Video Of The Day. This latest track by the Bournemouth band is a stunning representation of the musicality and emotional lyrical themes running through an album full of cult anthems, that have a truly original, but recognizable take on the Rock and Metal genres, with a horror twist.
Kansas CD Review 3/7/20
"The commercial number from the album, and the go for song for mainstream radio, would quite simply be the penultimate track ‘Never'. Opening with subtle piano and violin lines to the vocal rise. Yes, cigarette lighters - sorry I mean mobile phone torches, will be fully switched on for this one. 'The Song the River Sang’ closes out the album, starting in a form of Folky Rock rhythmic charge. One time Yes member Brislin orchestrates and takes lead vocal on this anthemic mash-up. Kansas have certainly seen the years, but at the very same time, have polished up their sound for today, whilst keeping a careful eye on their iconic past. Carry On Wayward Sons.”
Today read another one of our self-isolating album reviews, as Geoff C. this time gives you his take here on Kansas' new CD 'The Absence Of Presence', which is due to be released on Friday 17th July, plus check out our Video Of The Day.
Moscow Bosscats 3/7/20
Following on from some excellent reviews for their recent 'The Ticket to Memphis', Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats are releasing another new album through commercial digital stores on Friday 24th July. Entitled 'Moscow Bosscats', it was recorded live on a trip to Moscow in May last year with a fine bunch of guys at the Rhythm and Blues Club.
Blues Club Incorporated 3/7/20
Today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and Beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks including songs from Larkin Poe, Walter Trout (pictured), Bad Touch, Micke & Lefty featuring Chef, Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jarabe de Palo and many more.
Gee Say You Do 2/7/20
Tom Gee has announced the release of his new single, ‘Say You Do’, which will be available on all major streaming sites from Friday 31st July. It's the first release in six years from the effortlessly brilliant Gee who has now returned to music after a break to focus on getting married and songwriting. ‘Say You Do’, featuring Tom on guitar/vocals, Jim Moore - bass, Tom Pattinson - drums, David Levi - keys, Matthew Newby - saxophone and Joe Roughton - trumpet, is an accomplished, cleverly written track which is sure to have a wide appeal and will doubtless attract attention for its sophisticated arrangement.
Fierce War For The World 2/7/20
Fueled and driven by their core fan base, Fierce Heart is back and have created what is looking like a career milestone - the fantastic new album 'War For The World', of which 'Built For Speed' is today's Track Of The Day. Not only did nine brand new tracks composed for the album come out of writing sessions conducted in Canyon West Studio near Los Angeles, but there's also a fresh take from their 1985 sessions - an all new recording bonus track of one of their classic live staples, 'Out For Blood'! Slamming drums courtesy of the inimitable Nick Forchione and thundering bass by way of Antonio Acevedo, complement the soaring and soulful vocals of Robert Reynolds, plus a brand new guitar inspiration from maestro Rex Carroll to round out the package. Fierce Heart is back, and ready to Rock your world!
Striker Win Juno Award 2/7/20
Champions in blending classic Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and 80’s Hair Metal, Canadian shredders Striker's sixth studio album, 'Play To Win', including today's Video Of The Day, 'Head First', has won Canada's 2020 Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of The Year. As the most prestigious music award an artist can be given in the country, the 49th Juno Awards were originally scheduled to be held at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but due to Covid-19 it was forced to reschedule as a live stream on Monday. This was Striker's second Juno Award nomination and first win for this album released via their independent label Record Breaking Records, featuring 10 fist-pounding shredtacular anthems. 'Play To Win' was nominated alongside Kobra and The Lotus - 'Evolution', Lindsay Schoolcraft - 'Martyr', Single Mothers - 'Through A Wall' and The Agonist - 'Orphans'.
Sons Of Orange 1/7/20
Sons of Liberty are to release a limited-edition re-issue on Monday 10th August of last year's debut album, 'Animism', of which their track 'Up Shit Creek' is today's Video Of The Day. So don't miss out on this collector's orange vinyl, gatefold sleeved, numbered 1-100 and signed by the band LP, as when it's sold out it will be available in black vinyl only. The Bristol/South Wales based band consisting of Rob Cooksley (vocals), Fred Hale (guitar), Andy Muse (guitar), Mark Thomas (bass) and Steve Byrne (drums), supported last year's debut with a steady string of gigs including PlanetRockStock and Giants of Rock. Indeed, the band had a full diary of gigs and festivals planned for 2020, but due to Covid-19 this has been put on hold. However, the good news is that during lockdown the band have been writing their next album and planning their 2021 gig schedule!
Phil Right On The Money 1/7/20
Phil X & The Drills recently released their new single 'Right On The Money' on Golden Robot Records, and their quarantine video is today's Track Of The Day. Indeed, Phil, along with Daniel Spree (bass/backing vocals) and Brent Fitz (drums/ backing vocals), managed to put together a video for the single, with fans sending in videos of themselves singing the chorus! Phil X himself, needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016, after also filling in for Richie Sambora on their 2011, 2013 and 2015 Bon Jovi tours.
July WRC Bulletin Out Today 1/7/20
Watch out in July for more CD reviews for Joe Payne (pictured), The Sleep Eazys, Haken, The Outlaw Orchestra, ED Brayshaw, Creature Creature, Richard Townend, Kansas, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Walter Trout and Joe Satriani. And despite us still missing out on the irreplaceable thrill and buzz of live music, we hope that you managed, like us, to catch some great live streams in June plus that you also checked out some of our lockdown album reviews, namely Bad Touch, Haxan, Lonely Robot, Black Orchid Empire and Rews. Indeed if you are still kicking your heels and you fancy doing a self-isolation CD review of one of the albums above, then don't be shy, just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com In the meantime, take care and keep safe.