Halford The Confessor 31/10/20
It's Halloween, and today at 3.33pm EST and 7.33pm in the UK here, BraveWords goes “Metalhead To Head” with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford on Streaming For Vengeance. One of the greatest Heavy Metal bands in music history, Halford's new book, 'Confess', is a deeply personal moment for the Metal God and a must-read. Indeed, the interview digs very deep into Rob's past and they discuss gay marriage, Judas Priest at 50+, the new studio record and the fact that 'Stained Class' and 'Van Halen I' were released on the same day in 1978, so there's plenty of Eddie Van Halen idolisation as well!
Jamie Ready For Action 31/10/20
Yesterday the Jamie Porter Band digitally re-released their single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Ready For Action', after having the track remastered and re-branded in conjunction with their new management company Forge Music Group. Indeed, it has had a great response from grass roots Rock Radio, and Jamie - guitars/vocals, Danny Porter - bass and Pete Kearton - drums, currently have exciting plans for next year going on in the background.
Possessed Steel Interview 31/10/20
Possessed Steel join today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day to play and talk about the concept behind their new album, 'Aedris', and take questions from the live chat. This episode also includes new and upcoming releases from Smoulder, Schizophrenia, Eternal Champion, Vessel of Light, Autopsy, Temple, Nervosa, Reign Of Vengeance, I, Pariah, Gravehuffer, Beyond the Circle, Gwendydd, Déluge, Graves of Giants, Victorius, Killer Be Killed, Noisecide, Epica, Diamonds And Guns, Divine Anger, Deathroll, Dark Phantom, Death Angel, Sabrewulf, Omegavortex, Lord Fist, Impurity, Lie In Ruins, Kvilla, Hombrehumano, Firing Squad, Down Factor, Deathroll, Black Communion and Begräbnis!
King King CD Review 30/10/20
"No, it’s solid, anthemic Rock from the kick off with the single ‘Never Give In’ opening side one (it is available on vinyl after all) sounding rather like Bad Company (which is not bad company to be compared to) with the classic arrangement of big slashing chords for the first three phrases of the verses and a descending run on the fourth. It even has a double time pick up at the end of the song; showing off time and tested moves! Rather like the opening track off their last excellent album, ‘Exile & Grace’, which was used as the opening number when I saw them last live back in 2018, this has all the credentials to be the new blockbuster set opener.”
Today read yet another one of our great album reviews, as Simon Green gives you his take here on King King's new CD 'Maverick', which is being released next Friday 6th November, that includes their second single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Never Give In'.
Jack J's World On Fire 30/10/20
Friday 13th November sees the release of ‘World On Fire’, Jack J Hutchinson's first single from his next studio album, 'The Hammer Falls'. It's a four-minute slab of Hard Rock that mixes a brutal Sabbath-esque opening riff with a sing along chorus perfectly built for packed venues. The middle 8 takes the track in an unexpected direction, with hints of Floyd, before the band come crashing back in for the finale. The track was recorded in Brazil at the renowned Estúdio Versão Acústica and produced by Lucas Sagaz, who also mixed Hutchinson’s recent live album ‘Who Feeds The Lockdown?’. It was co-written with his band mates Lazarus Michaelides (bass) and Felipe Amorim (drums). The band are currently working on the new album at Momentum Studios in Devon, where Kris Barras Band recorded their last two albums.
Blues Club Friends 30/10/20
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 music from Mojo Morganfield, John Nemeth, Deb Ryder, The Druids Of Stonehenge, Nigel Barker, Mess O' Blues, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Laura Tate, Gordon Haskell, Tim Woods, Laura Rain and The Caesars, Focus, Ben Levin, Led Zeppelin, Willie Buck, Jo Harman, Trev Turley (pictured) and Friends, Misty Blues, The Spencer Davis Group, Keb Mo and many more.
Mike Ross Album Launch Tonight 29/10/20
Tonight, join Mike Ross for 'The Clovis Limit Pt. 2' Album Launch online show here at 7pm, which will be opened by Brighton Heavy Rockers, The Dead Reds. Indeed, it will be the first full performance of the whole of the new album with a specially augmented line-up, featuring Jade ‘Like the Stone’ Williams on backing vocals, Stevie ‘Keys’ Watts on organ plus Darren Lee on drums and Dan Lyons on bass. Mike will be broadcasting the whole show using multiple cameras as well as pre-recorded video footage to really make the most of the streaming format, with streaming details being provided after purchase.
White Buffalo's Guiding Light 29/10/20
The White Buffalo – a.k.a. Jake Smith – has just released an inspired and poignant Video Of The Day named 'Guiding Light', his first since April’s critically-acclaimed Shooter Jennings-produced album, 'On The Widow’s Walk'. The timely track comes with less than two weeks to go until the 2020 U.S. election, one that finds Americans more divided than ever amidst a year marked by the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest. Produced, engineered, and mixed by bassist, Christopher Hoffee, and featuring Matt “The Machine” Lynott on drums, 'Guiding Light' is a reunion of sorts for the band that, like so many other bands, have not seen enough of each other in 2020. Indeed, Smith, Hoffee and Lynott will reunite again on Friday, 6th November at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California, for a special live stream performance here of The White Buffalo’s 2012 album 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
Rock Vault Crue 29/10/20
We're still playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the ninth Rock Vault 107 show featuring Whitesnake, Rainbow, Meat Loaf, Dio, Judas Priest, Kansas (pictured), Guns N' Roses, ZZ Top, Motley Crue and loads more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob tomorrow night and every Friday night 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.
Genesis XIX 28/10/20
Seminal Thrash Metal Titans Sodom release their new blistering 16th studio album, ‘Genesis XIX’, on Friday 27th November on Steamhammer/SPV. The Teutonic legends were formed in 1981 by bassist/vocalist Tom Angelripper in Altenessen, deep in the heart of the Ruhr area, a bleak industrial landscape dominated by the dirty, back-breaking coal mining industry since the mid-19th-century, where the band still rehearse in a tatty rehearsal room to produce their tough-as-nails music. Following the first relaxation of the lockdown rules, Tom, along with guitarists Frank Blackfire and Yorck Segatz, as well as new addition Toni Merkel (drums), couldn’t wait to get back to writing creatively. Incredibly fired up by both frustration and inspiration, the band consequently went into overdrive to create the twelve killer songs contained on the storming ‘Genesis XIX’.
Burnt Out Wreck Snakebite 28/10/20
Burnt Out Wreck, featuring Gary Moat (ex-Heavy Pettin', Mothers Ruin), released their second album 'This Is Hell' last year and their new single taken from the album, 'Paddywack', is today's Track Of The Day. And to go with their great tunes, Gary has chosen both a great beer and cider to party away with! Burnt Out Wreck Cider (pictured) is made from a blend of the best apples and pears grown in the county of Herefordshire, whilst in collaboration with Lymestone Brewery, three powerful US hops dominate a monster of an American Pale Ale. Gary created the band in the Summer of 2016, and 'This Is Hell' sees the band featuring Gary - lead vocals, Alex Carmichael - bass, Paul Gray - drums, Adrian Dunn - lead guitar, backing vocals, Miles Goodman - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, take a big leap forward, ratcheting up the pace with this foot stomping, ball busting Hard Rock album.
Aligator Bride 28/10/20
Howlin Rain will release 'Under The Wheels: Live From The Coasts, Vol. 2', the second edition in a planned series of live album recordings, this Friday 30th October on Silver Current Records, of which they have recently shared the album's second track, 'Alligator Bride', which is today's Video Of The Day. The new album sees Howlin Rain's trademark Rock 'n' Roll bombast and intricately woven, extended improv passages, swirl into a distinct form of storytelling, expressed through spiraling energy and a near constant flow of form and melody. As a companion to its Vol. 1 predecessor, this latest offering is also drawn from North American coastal tours in 2018 and 2019 that came in support of the band's most recent studio album, 'The Alligator Bride'. Curated by Howlin Rain founder Ethan Miller, it presents favourite song performances selected from different shows along the way.
Outlaws Live At Rockpalast 27/10/20
US Southern rockers, The Outlaws, 'Live At Rockpalast 1981', is now available as a CD/DVD-set with many photos from the festival plus liner notes by guitarist/vocalist Freddie Salem. it's an hour of full unbridled Southern Rock joy, bursting with power and endurance, recorded at the very first Rockpalast Summer Open-Air festival above the rocks of the Lorelei. As well as Freddie, the line-up that day was Hughie Thomasson (guitar/vocals), Billy Jones (guitar/vocals), David Dix (drums) and Rick Cua (bass), just a year after the band had released their commercially successful album 'Ghost Riders'. Indeed the CD/DVD features an eight-minute version of the anthem '(Ghost) Riders In The Sky', including a guitar battle between Salem, Thomasson and Jones, as does their other Southern statement, 'Green Grass And High Tides', which stretches over twenty breathtaking minutes.
Hey Noush 27/10/20
All too rarely do the talents of acting and musician combine successfully, however Noush Skaugen has realised this, with her exceptional, raw and powerful new album ‘Hey Sicko’, due to be released through Wildcard Records on Friday 20th November, of which a delicious taster is today's Video Of The Day. Indeed, this authentic and diverse album, finds Noush at her full creative tilt delivering retooled Rock, featuring 12 finely crafted songs full of Rock ’n’ roll attitude and glamour. Facilitated by Grammy nominated producer Michael Beinhorn, 'Hey Sicko' has the essence of an old school record but with a modern twist, and was recorded in Los Angeles with Nashville musicians Stanton Edward (guitar and bass) and Jon Radford (drums). The accomplished actress recently wrapped up filming the TV comedy series ‘Dead Pixels' plus also had the lead role in the feature film 'Soeurs d’Armes’.
Blues On The Radio Destroyers 27/10/20
It's time for another Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day with three IBBA Picks Of The Month from Mike Ross (pictured), Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite and Kim Wilson, a re-released and extended live album from George Thorogood & The Destroyers, plus new releases from The Mojo Slide, Cathy Grier, Dawn Tyler Watson, When Rivers Meet, Elles Bailey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dove and Boweevil, Nicholas Tabarias, Paul Wilkinson, and a track from Dan Burnett, following his recent live Zoom gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club.
Thank You NHS! 26/10/20
Next year, Cleethorpes Rocks and Clee Fest have joined forces to bring you an open air one day festival at Meridian Park on Saturday 31st July as a big thank you to the NHS for all they have done and are continuing to do in these challenging times. Profits will be donated to the local NHS Trust and there will be free admission for NHS staff with a NHS ID card and ticket. Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970's, Dr. Feelgood are the latest band to be added to the brilliant bill, and remain one of the most popular and exciting live Rhythm and Blues acts in the world. Indeed, the current line up features the rhythm section of Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, Steve Walwyn on guitar, plus vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals).
Storm Warning Horizons 26/10/20
Today's Track Of The Day is 'Horizons', a taster, and the opening track from Storm Warning's forthcoming fifth album 'Different Horizons', distributed through Code 7, and available via Amazon plus other online retailers and record shops. Consisting completely of original numbers, and Influenced by Blues and 70's Rock, the band has evolved over the past 15 years on the live music scene having played most UK Blues/Rock festivals.
Heroine Heights 26/10/20
Today's epic Video Of The Day is The Middlenight Men's latest catchy new Power-Pop single 'Heroine Heights', that follows on from previously well received tracks 'Rat Star' and 'B.A. Baby'. The brilliant video has been a labour of love and took a rollercoaster eight months to produce, but it’s finally ready! The band were formed by Nick Hughes who brought long time friend Leon Cave (Status Quo) along for the ride and worked with producer Andy Brook who he met whilst previously in the Soho based Power Pop band The Role Models in 2015. Nick’s reputation was made from a decade of touring the UK circuit, and hitting the bars of Camden just as much. It was a chance encounter in 2013 with Chris McCormack (3 Colours Red, The Professionals) that landed him a session gig playing in The Yo-Yos with Chris’s brother, Danny McCormack. Additionally, Nick also works with Terrorvision and Love Zombies, amongst others.
Ozric Tentacles CD Review 25/10/20
"If you are already a fan of Ozric Tentacles, then you won't be disappointed with this album. It doesn't stray very far from the tried and tested formula of previous albums, containing all the musical twists and turns you would expect from them, but it is also fair to say that this is possibly their best sounding album in years. If you are new to the band then 'Space for the Earth' is not a bad place to start.”
Today read another one of our great album reviews, as Steven C. Gilbert gives you his take here on Ozric Tentacles' latest CD 'Space For The Earth', which was released earlier month, of which, 'Stripey Clouds', is today's Track Of The Day.
Dan Burnett Zooms TNMC Tonite 25/10/20
Tonight, here at The Tuesday Night Music Club, is the perfect Sunday evening to Zoom the company of Dan Burnett - smooth and often funky keyboards, wicked songs and that awesome voice! Get a ticket, have a great time and you'll be putting a little money in Dan's pocket too - it's simply a win, win!
Ghost Girl 25/10/20
Just in time for Halloween, Chicago Prog Rockers District 97 present their first animated short film, the epic tale of 'Ghost Girl', which is also today's Video Of The Day, taken from their most recent release, 'Screens'. 'Ghost Girl' is the musical journey of a little girl who longs to fit in. The only problem? She's terrorised by malevolent spirits, and nobody believes her - except for her loving, but overbearing mother. Indeed, District 97 is undoubtedly the most musically adventurous Rock band in the world to feature an American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist! Since 2008, this quintet from Chicago has melded an uncompromising instrumental prowess with the look, sound and stage presence of vocalist Leslie Hunt. Through world tours and a stream of studio and live releases, the band has garnered a worldwide fanbase; including a collaboration with the iconic, and much missed, King Crimson/Asia singer/bassist John Wetton.
Dunnery CKDCF Fundraiser Tonight 24/10/20
Tonight, Francis Dunnery (Video Of The Day) will be hosting a four-hour online charity concert here to raise money for the CKDCF. Francis will performing alongside a host of talented musicians, including Buzz Elliott, Steve Hackett, Roger King, Chris Difford, Paul Brown, Steve Hogarth, The Dame, Nick D’Virgilio, Quint Starkie, Big Big Train, Peter Jones, Eric Miranda, Dean Newton, Materya, Dave Kerzner, John Mitchell, Soul Trader, Luke Machin, the lads from Hootie, John and Wayne, Danny Dunnery and Stephen Harris. Established in 2002, the CKDCF is dedicated to children's health and wellbeing in Cumbria, and provide grants and charitable donations to organisations that directly benefit local children in need.
Word Off The Street 24/10/20
Tonight at 6.30pm, join acclaimed musicians Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke here, who will perform live from their home, singing and playing original songs that reflect their roots in the storytelling traditions embedded in Blues, Country and Folk music. Part of Dingwall's October Arts Festival, it’s going to be totally wild, live 'n' virtual, mean 'n' dirty and it’s free!
Goo Goo Immersive Live Stream Tonite 24/10/20
Tonight at 6pm PT (2am UK), multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated Rock band Goo Goo Dolls (Track Of The Day), will perform an immersive livestream concert here, in partnership with the live-streaming music platform FanTracks. The band will deliver a completely live performance in full-scale production featuring hits from across their iconic catalogue. Fans from around the world will also have access to multi-camera viewing and the ability to visit a virtual merch booth and purchase meet & greet and VIP packages for the show, giving them the complete experience of a Rock concert from the comfort of their own home.
Carne Cabbage Vault 23/10/20
Today on Ridge Radio between 1pm and 3pm here, Geoff Carne will be in conversation, and playing live acoustic, on ex-Radio Caroline/Capital DJ Peter Rubin's Rock show, while later here at 8pm on 107 Meridian FM, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob on Rock Vault 107. Also tonight, there are still a few tables of 4 and 6 left here for Steve & Tat Whalley at The Cabbage Patch/Eel Pie Club, 67 London Road, Twickenham.
Extinguo 23/10/20
London four-piece Groove-Metal outfit, After Smoke Clears, have released their final pre-album single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Extinguo', taken from their upcoming album, 'Edification', which is due to be released on Thursday 12th November. It's the second of a three-part music video trilogy depicting the demise of the human race, from imagined dystopia into bleak reality. Part 3 will focus on deforestation, depletion of resources and overpopulation. Indeed, ASC have been smashing the underground Metal scene, following a six month onslaught of aggressive, high adrenaline New-Core releases.
Rusty Blues Club 23/10/20
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 Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Catfish, Crooked Eye Tommy, Rusty Wright Band, Saints & Sinners, Gary Moore, Rebecca Downes, King Crimson (pictured), The Laura Holland Band, When Rivers Meet, Wily Bo Walker & E D Brayshaw, Kirk Fletcher, Chris Rea, Larkin Poe, A Band Called Sam and many more.
Valve/Persona Live Stream Tonite 22/10/20
Sheffield promoter's Buds & Spawn had plans in place for a programme of gigs funded by the Arts Council 'Supporting Grassroots Live Music’ initiative, but sadly the pandemic took hold and now they’ve moved things online. They will now host a series of live streams across this year and in to 2021, starting tonight here with their first show featuring avant-garde, Progressive, lo-fi, and composer/performer Chlöe Herington’s (Chrome Hoof, Knifeworld) sound project, VÄLVĒ (pictured), plus they’ll be also be joined by Sheffield’s Persona. Each live stream will be a combination of exclusive new music and pre-recorded sessions from a headliner and a local act, along with live interviews, chat and an interactive Q&A.
Party At The White House 22/10/20
Based in Los Angeles, but originally from Reykjavik, Kul is a Rock band composed of four veterans of the Icelandic Rock scene, who have released a new single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Party At The White House', which, unsurprisingly, is a commentary on Donald Trump and his presidency! Kul was formed in 2018 by Heidar Örn Kristjansson (of Botnledja) on lead vocals and guitar, Helgi Runar Gunnarsson (of Benny Crespo's Gang) on lead guitar and backing vocals, Halfdan Arnason (of Sign) on bass and backing vocals and Skúli Gíslason (of Sign) on drums. 'Party At The White House' was recorded in Iceland, but mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Blue October) and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (Nirvana, Prince, The Rolling Stones) in the USA.
Rock Vault Revival 22/10/20
Still playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the eighth Rock Vault 107 show featuring Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard (pictured), ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob tomorrow night and every Friday night 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.
Porcupine Snapper 21/10/20
Snapper Music, home to labels such as Kscope, Peaceville, Madfish and Charly, have announced details on a deal to represent Porcupine Tree’s Transmission label worldwide. Snapper have held a close relationship with Porcupine Tree since the release of the 1999 album ‘Stupid Dream’ on their Kscope imprint. The label acquired the band's early work on the Delerium label in 2006 and later the Warner 'Lava' years material in 2017. The first Transmission release on the new deal in November will be a deluxe 13 CD box set chronicling the evolution of Porcupine Tree, bringing together all of the band's recordings issued by the Delerium label between 1992-97. A deluxe multi-disc edition of the band's 2005 acclaimed album 'Deadwing' will also follow in 2021.
Crobot Burn 21/10/20
Mascot Records recently released today's Video Of The Day for Crobot's 'Burn', taken from their latest album, 'Motherbrain', which has been an unequivocal success for the band, reaching the milestone of over 15.4 million streams across all global platforms. Indeed, Crobot plan to resume touring to support the album as restrictions for public gatherings are lifted across North America and Europe. In the meantime, the band has also released a signature coffee blend named after their song, 'Chupacabra', from their 'Something Supernatural' album, in association with Texas-based company Third Coast Coffee - a Fair Trade, Organic and Transitional coffee roasting company, importing directly from small farmer cooperatives through Cooperative Coffees.
Nile Interview 21/10/20
Nile guitarist Brian Kingsland joins today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day to talk about all things Nile, his new project Imperishable, his previous band Enthean and much more! Zach also plays some Van Halen classics as a tribute to Eddie, plus there's new music from Eternal Champion, Winterhearth, Accept, Sinnrs, Temple Of The Fuzz Witch, Ambassadors Of The Sun, Salem's Childe, Wail (Norway), Battle Of The Bands Winners À l'Ombre d'Héméra, AvantGarde, Cadaveria, Luciferianometh, Prodigium, DeathOrchestra, Alright Brother, Grafvitnir, Nanowar Of Steel, Dragonrider, Return Of The Soul, Armored Saint, Slow Burning Car, Ascian, Åskog, Awaken, Behind The Horror, Pulse, Hellborn Militia (USA), Chris Manning, Hellz, Black House Hill and Netherblade.
Light At The End Of The Tunnel 20/10/20
With the long, dark days of Covid-19, hopefully, behind us by then, Marillion will take their Light At The End Of The Tunnel 10-date tour across the stages of Britain late next year. Kicking off at Hull City Hall on Sunday 14th November, the tour culminates with two nights at the London Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, on Friday 26th November (seated) plus the following night (standing). 2020 has been a terrible year for everyone, and Steve Hogarth – lead vocals, lyrics, keyboards, percussion, Steve Rothery – electric guitars, acoustic guitars, Pete Trewavas – bass, guitar, backing vocals, Mark Kelly – keyboards and Ian Mosley – drums, percussion, are grateful for the continued support of their family of faithful fans, particularly the wonderful donations from the Couch Convention weekend in September which raised £31,530 for their crew who have been hard hit financially by the pandemic.
Tragic Separation 20/10/20
'Tragic Separation', released earlier this month, is the tenth album by Italian Prog Metal masters DGM, of which the track, 'Flesh And Blood', is today's Video Of The Day. The new album was painstakingly put together over a year long process as the quintet pushed themselves well beyond the boundaries of their past work. The end result ticks all the boxes in their genre, with sweeping choruses, technical passages, lightning-fast fretwork, huge sounding vocals and bombastic transitions in spades, yet they have also added their own unique stamp. The additional attention to detail this time around emerges in phenomenal, carefully conceived tracks that encompass everything from traditional Prog Metal to a more Classic Hard Rock sound. DGM are not only the finest band of their type in Italy, but an astounding force to be reckoned with from anywhere.
Rebecca Zooms At TNMC Tonite! 20/10/20
Today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day includes music from The Reverend Shawn Amos, Wily Bo Walker, Shemekia Copeland, Fried Okra, Rich Chorne', Laura Tate, Travellin' Blue Kings, Lachy Doley (pictured), Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations, Willie Buck, Dan Burnett, Mike Ross, Dennis Jones and, ahead of her appearance tonight at The Tuesday Night Zoom Music Club, Rebecca Downes.
Best Of Heavy Pettin 19/10/20
Hard rocking Heavy Pettin release their 'Best Of' album on Friday 27th November, via Burnt Out Wreckords/Cherry Red, a collection of 14 tracks chosen from their three albums re-released in November last year. The songs reflect Heavy Pettin at their best, including their singles that charted: ‘Love Times Love’, ‘In And Out of Love’ and ‘Rock Me’. Named after UFO's 1976 studio album, the Glasgow band was formed in1981 when guitarist Gordon Bonnar, drummer Gary Moat, bassist Brian Waugh, vocalist Steve 'Hamie' Hayman and lead guitarist Punky Mendoza joined forces to give the biggest and best Rock bands at the time a serious run for their money. Moat went on to front his own band, Burnt Out Wreck, and has two records out in his own right.
Romans On A Roll 19/10/20
Today's Track Of The Day is 'We'll Be Young' by The Two Romans, taken from their debut album, 'Everything.Now!', that received a UK release last Friday, which included five exclusive bonus tracks. The video sees the band performing in an empty venue they rented in their home of Switzerland during the recent months, whilst intercut with memories of touring and life on the road before the global pandemic. Formed by the Zanella brothers, singer Samuele and guitarist/singer Mattia, The Two Romans effortlessly channel Pop sensibilities and infectious melodies alongside anthemic choruses to create pulsing and fervently charged Indie Alt-Rock.
Wild Wild West 19/10/20
Multi-award-winning Elles Bailey recently released her new fantastic single, and today's live studio recording Video Of The Day, ‘Wild Wild West MWS Sessions’. This version of the track, recorded at Modern World Studios, hails from 'Blacktop Companion': the special companion CD-only release, which accompanied Elles’ much-acclaimed, award-winning sophomore album ‘Road I Call Home’. Elles has also announced three Covid-19 secure gigs with her band of Joe Wilkins (guitar), Matthew Waar (bass), Jonny Henderson (organ) and Matthew Jones (drums), at The Hawth, Crawley, this coming Sunday 25th October, the following night at Southampton's 1865, plus a sold out Bourne Music Club at The Appleyard in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Saturday 14th November. What's more, she will also be performing as a duo with Joe on Wednesday 4th November and Thursday 5th November at Tring's David Evans Court Theatre, plus the Cottingham Civic Centre on Friday 6th November.
Trip 6 Spit 18/10/20
Chicago rockers Trip 6 release their new album 'Spit', on Friday 6th November via Dark Star Records, and they have recently released their first single taken from the album, 'Terrorizer'. With major influences such as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Pantera and Motorhead, to name but a few, Trip 6 is heavy hitting right out of the gates. Trip 6 lineup with Victor Pedraza, aka Vulgar Vic, the destroyer of drum sets with his hard pounding beats, plus Chicago’s own Kevin Munster, aka The Show, so if you like a deep throbbing Geezer Butler bassline, Kevin is your guy. Complemented by Philadelphia's Nate DeVan adding creative lyrics and a killer front man style, plus Tim Matlock showcasing his hard core riffs that will grab you instantly, indeed if you mix it all up, you get an incredible sound, reflecting a modern touch to old school Metal!
Soul Garage Experience 18/10/20
Best known for his other award winning band, Supersonic Blues Machine, Fabrizio Grossi’s Soul Garage Experience is the bassist/producer's new solo project, that have just released their debut single and today's Video Of The Day, ‘Right Down Below’, taken from their forthcoming album, 'Counterfeited Blues!' The album provides the soundscape for Grossi, who fronts the band on lead vocals and bass, plus the stellar Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, American Idol finalist Diimond Meekes on vocals/Hammond organ, the incendiary guitar of 24 year old fellow LA based rising star Derek Day, and a string of surprise guests. Indeed, the band are heavily jam based and therefore embrace the golden era of live Blues Rock and Soul of the 60’s and the 70’s!
Red Cain Kindred 18/10/20
Canada’s Red Cain finish their 'Kindred' saga with the release of 'Kindred: Act II' on Friday 4th December via Sliptrick Records, of which their fourth and final single, 'Varyag and The Shrike', is today's Track Of The Day. Recommended for fans of Kamelot, Mastodon and Amaranthe, it follows their 2019 album 'Kindred: Act I'. Described as a vehicle of “Melancholy and Rage”, and born out of the emerging music scene of Alberta, the 2017 YYC Awards Metal Recording of the Year winner's is a Power/Progressive Metal project with Russian roots. Consisting of Tyler Corbett - guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny - vocals and Taylor Gibson - drums, Red Cain champion a fluid, dynamic, and unique musical style centered around telling dark, conceptual Faustian sagas and constructing those into an unforgettable live experience.
Voodoo Cavern Tonite! 17/10/20
Tonight, Classic Hard Blues Rockers Voodoo Lake are playing The Cavern Freehouse, 100 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London SW20 0AY at 8pm sharp, finishing at 9.45pm. It's free entry, so expect some originals and some covers, but get there early as Covid-19 guidelines restrict capacity to 50 people with today's newly announced Tier Two protocols in place.
Six Feet Under 17/10/20
Yesterday, London based Blues Rock power trio, Trident Waters, released their second single, and today's Video Of The Day, 'Six Feet Under', via Roulette Records, taken from their forthcoming album due next year. Since the self release of their last EP, ‘Hollywood to Vegas’, in June last year, the debut album from Andrew Knightley (vocals/guitar), Wilson Zaidan (bass) and Greg Zaka (drums), has been eagerly awaited. Indeed, the single is the first to be mixed by Kevin Shirley, which has a swaggering groove full of expressive interludes and an anthemic chorus which is epic yet direct. The band are currently scheduled to perform at a number of 2021 festivals including Hard Rock Hell and Ramblin' Man Fair, plus they are also special guests on The Quireboys September 2021 tour.
Maiden Rock Vault 107 17/10/20
We're still playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the seventh Rock Vault 107 show featuring Iron Maiden (pictured), Aerosmith, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Whitesnake, Ramones and more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob every Friday night 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.
St. Harmonica's Four 16/10/20
In order to blow away those Tier Two weekend blues, tonight the David Sinclair Four headline St. Harmonica's Blues Bar, in front of a socially-distanced audience at London's Southgate Club. Tickets must be booked in advance here, so expect a "vintage Rock and Roll show with a deep Blues touch", starting at 7pm. Also tonight, listen live here to Jules and Bob at 8pm on Rock Vault 107 on Meridian FM, or alternatively, at the same time, guitar maestro Mike Ross talks about life as a working musician since lockdown here, as part of the Great Music Stories Radio's Friday rockshow.
I've Got A Feeling 16/10/20
Last Friday, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar released their new single, and today's Video Of The Day, ‘I’ve Got A Feeling’, taken from their upcoming studio album, ‘The Reckless One’, which in turn is due to be released by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday 20th November. With the worldwide pandemic wrecking utter havoc upon the careers of many musicians, the band elected to use their time off the road to record, their latest tour-de-force. The astonishingly powerful, funky and deeply soulful, highly anticipated new album, is the follow-up to 2018’s Juno-nominated 'Run To Me'. 'The Reckless One' represents another massive step forward for Samantha as a songwriter, singer, arranger and band leader. Eleven of the album’s twelve songs were either co-written or solely composed by the multi-faceted artist. Indeed, her music embodies Roots, Blues, Blues Rock, Soul, R&B, including a dash of Motown – performed by an ensemble of amazing musicians at the top of their game.
Blues Club Starlite 16/10/20
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 Starlite Campbell Band, Trainman Blues, Tom Killner, The Allman Betts Band (pictured), Willie Buck, The Rolling Stones, Kai Straus, Trevor Sewell, Led Zeppelin, Alastair Green, Van Halen, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Robbie Reay, Python Lee Jackson and many more.
More Bands Unveiled For Rescheduled HRH XIV 15/10/20
Hard Rock Hell have revealed five more bands that have beeen added to the line-up for HRH XIV, that takes place next year at Camp HRH over the weekend of 4th-7th November! Axe legend Adrian Vandenberg, the rejuvenated Black Spiders, Northern Ireland stars Screaming Eagles plus Piston and Y!kes, have all been confirmed to play this showcase event. In more great news, the refurbishment of the Great Yarmouth site over the Winter period means they can release 25 more accommodation units plus a small number of regular tickets for the rescheduled event – these will be like gold dust so grab yours now!
Straight To You: Live 15/10/20
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will be releasing their first ever live concert video, 'Straight To You: Live', on Friday 27th November via Provogue, of which the opener, 'Woman Like You', is today's Video Of The Day. This show took place last year at the famous Leverkusen Jazzstage for the iconic German TV show, Rockpalast on 25th November, following the release of 'The Traveler' album in May, although the 'Traveler World Tour' was interrupted when the Covid-19 pandemic broke. Indeed, the release of 'Straight To You: Live' comes during a time when there is no live music and the world looks a very different place to a year ago, and as the seven-piece Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band bow out on a phenomenal finale of Jimi Hendrix's 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)', they wave goodbye to the cheering crowd that reignites that love of live music and the hope that is to come.
Yoth Iria Interview 15/10/20
Yoth Iria joins today's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day show to talk about the bands origins and play a snippet from their new record. Zach also take questions from his live audience, plus there's some classics from Behemoth and Watain, and there's also new music from Vessel of Light, Satan’s Host, Carcass, Citizen Rage, Cynabare Urne, Sarcator, Behind The Horror, YOB, Nuclear Power Trio, Occult Burial, Opium Warlords, Empyrean Fire, Dark Psychosis, Enslaved, Hypervolume, Ingridi Verardo, Perceived, Prodigium, Possessed Steel, Vocaldrop, Tension Rising, Ravenlight, Empress, Gryftigæn, Helstar, Mongrel's Cross, Honey Badger, Imperishable, Insidious Disease, Iron Angel and Andrex Montenegro.
Another Step Forward 14/10/20
Folk-legend and political activist Billy Bragg has announced that he will tour the UK and Ireland in the Autumn next year, having similarly been on that road last year on his epic ‘One Step Forward, Two Steps Back’ tour. Regarded as a valuable statesman, Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Having released twelve studio albums, Billy was also honoured with the PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the Ivor Novello awards in May 2018.
Uncertain Times 14/10/20
Jakko M Jakszyk's enforced sabbatical from King Crimson has given him the opportunity to complete a new solo album, 'Secrets & Lies', due to be released next week on Friday 23rd October, of which the third single, ‘Uncertain Times’, has recently been released, complete with today's Video Of The Day featuring comedian Al Murray. 'Secrets & Lies' contains ten songs that balances sensitive writing, musical technique and accessible tunes cast in an impressively cinematic sound world. The result is a mature work brimming with yearning melodies in symphonic or widescreen settings, fluid guitar work, and Jakko’s heartfelt, emotional vocals. Jakszyk is joined by bandmates Robert Fripp, Gavin Harrison, Tony Levin and Mel Collins, as well as appearances from John Giblin (Peter Gabriel), Mark King (Level 42) and Peter Hammill (Van der Graff Generator).
Damn The Light 14/10/20
London based, horror influenced, Metal beast, Possessor, have recently released today's Track Of The Day, ‘Bloodsuckers’, the second single to be taken from their new album ‘Damn The Light’, set for release on Friday 30th October via APF Records. Following shows with the likes of Conan, Black Moth and The Shrine, their 2019 album, 'Gravelands', cemented the London band’s reputation as a heavier-than-hell primitive force to be reckoned with. With ripping amps about to blow, a barrage of overdriven bass attack and pile-driver drums from beyond the grave, this mausoleum of riffs and madness will take your soul and wake the dead. 44 minutes of horror drenched Metal, nine tales of mayhem and one vulgar ritualistic interlude await those brave enough to enter this twisted realm between life and death. Will you survive or will you succumb to The Strangeness?
United $tate$ Of Anarchy 13/10/20
Legendary Thrash Metallers EvilDead, who formed in 1986 and released one riotous EP and two cranium crunching landmark albums before imploding in 1992, have reunited and re-signed to Steamhammer/SPV to release their stunning third album, ‘United $tate$ Of Anarchy’, on Friday 30th October. The US band's sound was unique, highlighting a blend of speed and Thrash Metal guitar riffs along with hyper drumming locked in with an over the top thundering bass with Punk overtones, complemented with lyrics that explored political, thought provoking social ideas, as well as horror and nuclear war themes. United $tate$ Of Anarchy’, which contains nine original new studio songs, plus a Metalised cover version of the B-52’s ‘Planet Claire’, is a a collection of vital tracks that are a throwback to their roots of Thrash, returning more powerful than ever, and have reawakened again to annihilate the masses.
Pride Of Lions 13/10/20
Revered Melodic Rock act Pride Of Lions, featuring legendary Survivor founder Jim Peterik and powerhouse American vocalist Toby Hitchcock, returned last Friday with their sixth album, 'Lion Heart', of which 'Carry Me Back' is today's Video Of The Day. Pride Of Lions is the perfect outlet for the duo to showcase their renowned skills: the songs on the new record demonstrate what a phenomenal songwriting and performing ‘lionheart’ Peterik still is a full five decades after his first chart success in 'The Ides Of March', while Hitchcock has developed his trademark style since first coming to the attention of genre afficionados via the debut 'Pride Of Lions' album in 2003, with a voice that initially drew comparison to Bobby Kimball (Toto), Jimi Jamison (Survivor) and Lou Gramm (Foreigner).
Vintage Blues On The Radio 13/10/20
Today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day is another hour of fabulous music from the likes of Larkin Poe, Alex Dixon's Vintage Dixon, Elles Bailey (pictured), Lloyd Jones, Starlite Campbell Band, Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Kai Strauss & The Electric Blues Allstars, Rebecca Downes, Saints & Sinners, Mike Ross, Danielle Miraglia, Richard Koechli, Kim Wilson and When Rivers Meet.
Skunk Anansie Reschedule Tour 12/10/20
With events of 2020 meaning touring this year has been cancelled, the good news is that Skunk Anansie will be back for shows throughout the UK and Europe in May, June and July next year. Original tickets are valid for all rescheduled dates with brand new tickets on-sale now. After celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2019 with the release of the '25LIVE@25' album, the British Rock icons have also added new shows due to phenomenal demand, including a brand new date at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Having spent most of last year on the road touring across the UK and Europe, headlining festivals and receiving some of the best reviews of their career, the band were due to play a string of new concerts and festivals this year, including being part of the Grace Jones’ curated Meltdown Festival on London’s Southbank.
Against The Wall 12/10/20
Today's Video Of The Day is Mason Hill's new single and title track, taken from their forthcoming debut album, 'Against The Wall', due to be released next year on Friday 5th March. Having performed at the recent Planet Rock Rock The Asylum pay per view show in Birmingham, the band, consisting of Scott Taylor (lead vocals), James Bird (lead guitar), Marc Montgomery (guitar), Matthew Ward (bass) and Craig McFetridge (drums), legged it back up to Scotland to go straight into the video shoot with director Scott McKay and BAFTA nominated writer David Barras, from award winning Scottish production company, Strangeboat. The new album showcases the loyal and committed fanbase the band have rallying around them raising recording funds through Kickstarter, and in November last year the group recorded 11 songs at Riverside Studios in Glasgow, with Scott later travelling to New York to track his vocals.
Rule Of Six 12/10/20
Again we're playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the sixth Rock Vault 107 show featuring Joe Walsh, The J Geils Band, The Moody Blues, Starship, Thunderclap Newman, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Alice Cooper (pictured), Steve Miller Band and more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob every Friday night 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.
Malone Sibun Inn 11/10/20
"So all in all a nice listen, with Innes’ compositions faring best to these ears after the first few auditions, and definitely a band that I’ll hope to hear in a live setting." That was part of our take on Malone Sibun's debut album, 'Come Together', earlier this year, and despite the fact that we will be seated and socially distanced when they play London's New Cross Inn, on Sunday 22nd November, at least gigs have begun again at the iconic venue in New Cross Road SE14.
Green Eyes Skam 11/10/20
UK Rock trio Skam recently released, via X-Ray Records, today's Video Of The Day for 'Green Eyes', which is the first single taken from their forthcoming EP, 'Intra', due to be released next year on Friday 26th February, which combines the familiar Skam power with melodic choruses to showcase a significant step forward by the band. Combining an early Def Leppard crunch with a touch of the Foo Fighters and the grit of Rival Sons - the track’s focus is on jealousy and how the grass can look greener on the other side of the fence, but to overcome it, you need to suck it up, swallow it down, and concentrate on your own life. It's the first EP of a two-part anthology, making up their fourth full length release, and have gone back to basics and put together a collection of hard hitting inspirational tracks.
Lyonen Revelation 11/10/20
For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Stratovarius, Helloween and Avenged Sevenfold - indulge yourself with today's Track Of The Day, 'Revelation', taken from Lyonen’s debut album, 'This is Lyonen', released in August. Luis “Tato” Rivas' solo-project is fueled by a passion for music and a willingness to spread his message, which will have listeners engulfed into the world he creates with his innate talent and powerful compositions. 'Revelation' is about not being engrossed in the lives of others and how you need the courage to do your own thing. With soaring powerful vocals provided by the UK’s Craig Cairns, this release is just the tip of the iceberg for Lyonen; music is constantly being written and there are plans for a follow-up album next year.
Back To The Eighties! 10/10/20
National Album Day returns for its third edition today with the perfect antidote to lockdown blues – a celebration of arguably music’s greatest decade, the Eighties! There are lots of ways to celebrate National Album Day, from hosting album listening parties, going record shopping with friends, attending online live album playbacks or just rejoicing in your record collection and telling everyone here about the albums you cherish and love.
The Buckleys Breathe 10/10/20
Australian rising stars, The Buckleys, continue their ascent in the UK with their gorgeous new single ‘Breathe’, today's Track Of The Day, taken from their debut album, 'Daydream', which came out at the end of last month via Snakefarm Records. A major hit in Australia, ‘Breathe’ reached #3 on the airplay chart, and the video finds the band on the ocean shores near their Byron Bay home as the sun sets. Indeed, siblings Sarah (20), Molly (17) and Lachlan (18) – deliver their own unique style of feel-good music which has seen them grow from busking on the streets of Australia’s music capital, Tamworth, to topping Oz’s Country radio charts with the album title-track, ‘Daydream’.
Coldhearts Unavailable 10/10/20
Yesterday Matt Mitchell & The Coldhearts released the powerful radio remix track ‘Unavailable’, accompanied by today's striking Video Of The Day, in conjunction to help raise awareness of today's World Mental Health Day 2020. Originally featured on Matt's 2019 eponymous debut album, 'Unavailable' tells a story of someone who is trying to find themselves in a world of fast living artistic lifestyle and ending up amongst people that all seem to be trying their luck at doing the same thing. So behind all the smiles, nights out, bad habits, poker faces, living high life and experiencing many lows; they end up just feeling mentally exhausted and frayed.
Connor Bracken & The Mother Leeds Band CD Review 9/10/20
"Not only are the songs melodically powerful and fresh but, the lyrics haven’t just been chucked together to fill out the space; each song has its genesis in an interesting tale and the titles alone evoke a sense of American life from a different era; titles like ‘Photographs of Johnny Cash’ (a great song) and ‘Voice on the Radio’ (ditto!). The solos are short and punchy and the dual guitars are mostly employed driving the tunes with ringing chords and neat riffs.”
Today read yet another one of our great album reviews, as Simon Green gives you his take here on Connor Bracken & The Mother Leeds Band CD 'Nightbird Motel', which was released a fortnight ago and includes today's Video Of The Day, 'When The World Stops Turning'.
Maxi Barker Released Today 9/10/20
Rapidly making a name for himself as one of the most exciting Blues Rock artists in the UK today, today Nigel Barker releases his much anticipated album, 'Five', on all major digital platform. Also released today via Manhaton Records, and following a very special private virtual album launch and listening party via zoom earlier this week, is 'United State Of Mind' – the new album from legends, Robin Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown.
Blues Club Broadcasters 9/10/20
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 A Band Called Sam, Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, TBelly, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, Mess Of Blues, Buddy Guy, Anthony Gomes, Robert Jon & The Wreck (pictured), Paul Carrack, Medicine Head, Robert Cray Band, Paul Boddy & The Slidewinders, Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam, Lloyd Jones, The Wood Brothers, Helen Reddy, Kerry Kearney and many more.
United State Of Mind 8/10/20
"Solving the tesseract would be easier than conveying the feeling of this new album launch. Power Trower trio, Priest preaching.. You could go on. But what it comes down to is a soulful, melodious piece that stretches the boundaries of genre. I guess this could only be a United States of Minds." Despite the state of his net curtains in the background, that was WRC correspondent Ivan De Mello's take earlier this week on a very special private virtual album launch and listening party via zoom for 'United State Of Mind' – the new album from three legends, Robin Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown, that's due to be released tomorrow via Manhaton Records. With an intro from all three artists opening up about their thoughts and feelings about this exciting project and collaboration, Livingstone broadcasted from his studio and after the songs, the media, including Ivan, were able to interject with questions.
Lee's Dream 8/10/20
Master guitarist Lee Ritenour will be releasing his brand new album 'Dreamcatcher' on Friday 4th December via The Players Club, and his title track is today's Video The Day. For Ritenour, there aren't many 'firsts' left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the Rock 'n' Roll firmament. He's been an enfant terrible of 70's Fusion, a crossover star of the 80's Pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian Jazz, and the fingers behind 90's supergroup, Fourplay. And yet, when he checks the rear-view mirror, the 68-year-old acknowledges he's never made a record like 'Dreamcatcher'. Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of 'Dreamcatcher' rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour's catalogue. Even without lyrics, every track tells a story.
Twisted Rock Vault 8/10/20
We're still playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the fifth Rock Vault 107 show featuring The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Twisted Sister, Styx, Jimi Hendrix (pictured), Iron Maiden, ZZ Top, David Bowie, Black Sabbath and loads more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob every Friday night 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.
Uriah Heep - Fifty Years In Rock 7/10/20
On Friday 30th October, BMG release British Hard Rock legends, Uriah Heep’s 'Fifty Years In Rock'. This extensive and ambitious super deluxe box set celebrates the band’s remarkable career and was created with the full collaboration of Uriah Heep themselves and curated by founding members Mick Box, Ken Hensley, Paul Newton plus the late Lee Kerslake. Evoking an era when Prog, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal co-existed in an era of glorious, boundary-breaking music, the box set traces the evolution of Uriah Heep from inexperienced studio musicians with everything to prove to bona fide limo inhabiting Rock stars. Uriah Heep continue to tour until this day with founding member Mick Box, while Ken Hensley tours extensively as a successful solo artist. 'Fifty Years In Rock' is a fitting celebration to the unique and often imitated but never equalled Uriah Heep.
Eddie Van Halen 7/10/20
Just when you thought this year could not get any worse, Eddie Van Halen, guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, died yesterday of throat cancer at the age of 65. Today's Video Of The Day is dedicated to the Dutch-American musician, and if one song could ever sum up the electric energy of Eddie and Van Halen, then it just has to be 'Jump'. RIP Eddie.
Becoming Interview 7/10/20
Jason from Becoming joins this week's Zach Moonshine Show Track Of The Day, not only to talk about their new record, 'In The Name Of God', but also to discuss the band's history, influences, live shows, various happenings like getting stoned with Chuck Billy from Testament and being snubbed by Cannibal Corpse! Zach also takes questions from his live audience, plus there's also new music from King Ov Wyrms, Belphegor, Cadaver, Artillery, Devildriver, Without Mercy, Nitelight, The Otolith, Endeavour, Kataklysm, Nuclear, The Dead Daisies, Dangerous Times for the Dead, Forsaken Age, Hammerfall, Hell Freezes Over, Vicious Rumors, Laser Dracul, Napalm Death, Vocaldrop, Plague Years, White Magician and Every Mother's Nightmare. He also plays classics by request from Testament, Metallica, Forbidden, Exodus, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Sepultura and Death!
Ross & Redfern at TNMC Tonite 6/10/20
Ahead of his Tuesday Night Music Club livestream show tonight here with Troy Redfern, Mike Ross (pictured) also features on today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day. Also included in this latest hour of fabulous music are Tom Killner, Alastair Greene, Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Jack Blackman and more.
Rock Candy Scorpions 6/10/20
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album ‘Crazy World’ and its worldwide smash hit single ‘Wind Of Change’, lynchpin Scorpions members Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs, have all given extensive and exclusive interviews to Rock Candy Mag for a huge 16-page cover story feature. Together with respected musician and lyricist Jim Vallance – who co-wrote 7 of the album’s 11 tracks – Meine, Schenker and Jabs open up like never before to reveal in forensic detail how the ‘Crazy World’ project came together. Of course ‘Wind Of Change’ went on to become the Scorpions’ biggest ever hit, becoming a worldwide anthem for the changing political times of 1990 when the Soviet bloc collapsed. With the Scorpions currently working on a new album, Rock Candy Mag’s cover story provides a must-read look back at a key moment in this legendary band’s history.
Jonny Ong Presents Chloe 6/10/20
Released in August, today's Video Of The Day, ‘Chloe’, sees Jonny Ong make use of biblical metaphor in his indictment of a manipulative woman from his past. Featuring a hazy instrumentation which calls to mind the innovative guitar techniques of Link Wray, ‘Chloe’ is the finest of Ong’s releases so far, bringing East and West together, consequently illustrating his pioneering mix of Singapoerean-influenced Folk Rock. Following in the footsteps of ‘Fools’, this is another clear indication of the kind of sophisticated songwriting that Ong is capable of, even when tackling the most painful of subject matters.
Gallows Circus Photo Gallery 5/10/20
A bit like London buses, today we share our second gig photo gallery of the week here, taken once again by Mr. Rockrpix himself, John Bull, at Gallows Circus' Launch Party at Leo's Red Lion gig on Saturday night in Gravesend, Kent. Despite it raining and being a masked socially distanced limited capacity seated gig on the outdoor stage, The Rock Cooperative Presents gig was sold out, following the recent release of Gallow Circus' latest, highly anticipated, EP entitled 'II'.
Yes I Am 5/10/20
Following their eponymously named debut album in 2019, mysterious Art Punk Rockers, The Imbeciles, return on Friday 30th October with a new self-released six-track EP entitled ‘Dissolution Sessions’, that features a new band line-up, a different sound plus today's Track Of The Day, 'Yes I Am', which gives you a taste of the new EP. It's a Foo Fighters/STP/Stooges-style Garage Punk banger, but played on Imbeciles terms - with the video intro tackling the bands recent line-up changes before one note leads and guitar scrapes, with off-beat stabs and a Pop Punk drum track that pulls the whole together. The band had originally gone into the studio earlier this year to record a radio session for BBC R6, but that ended up being cancelled because of the pandemic. The result is three new songs and three new editions of tracks that first appeared on the album. In January, they start recording the follow-up with Youth from Killing Joke which promises to be sonically eventful!
Northern Rain 5/10/20
Tim Bowness released his sixth solo outing 'Late Night Laments' on InsideOutMusic at the end of August, of which his haunting and mesmerising single, ‘Northern Rain’, is today's Video Of The Day. Co-produced by Bowness and Brian Hulse, the song was mixed by his longtime partner in no-man Steven Wilson and mastered by Calum Malcolm, combining electronic soundscapes and acoustic percussion with a powerfully emotional lyric and melody. Melanie Woods (Sidi Bou Said/Knifeworld) and Evan Carson (Kate Rusby/iamthemorning) guest, with
Peter Chilvers - who mainly creates visuals for Brian Eno - responsible for the video. 'Late Night Laments' offers a collection of lush, atmospheric songs with a wide lyrical scope and represents the most intimate, yet universal of Bowness’s solo releases. Richard Barbieri, Colin Edwin and classical percussionist Tom Atherton also contribute.
JD Simo CD Review 4/10/20
"Another cover version in the form of Blind Willie Johnson’s ‘Soul of a Man’ is given a modern twist, while ‘Help’ comes with layered guitar and vocals in an experimental reverb ambience. Closing out, with a return to the Blues, is the down-tempo whisky swagger of ‘Anna Lee’, which has that Jimmy Page feel about it. When comparing the original Simo line-up material, with JD's latest solo offering, it's clear that the new album is all about crossing genres, experimenting with the production and by mixing textures. That has well and truly been achieved! Indeed, “It’s a bridge between R&B and Psychedelic Rock,” as states JD."
Today read yet another one of our great Lockdown album reviews, as Geoff C. gives you his take here on JD Simo's self-titled second solo album, that was released in August, of which 'One Of These Days' is today's Video Of The Day.
When They've Gone They've Gone! 4/10/20
Snag your long strange trip while you can and join the HRH family for the inaugural HRH Psych, a truly unique 2-day, 3-arena event which will make its debut next year at the iconic Liverpool Arts Club over the weekend of 17th/18th April. Taking the very best of all ends of the Psych-Rock spectrum and adding a waft of Stoner, Acid, Fuzz and experimental sounds, it's one not to miss, so when the tickets have gone, they’ve gone! Featuring Electric Moon, Oresund Space Collective, Part Chimp, Gonga, Gorilla, Red Spektor, Harvey Bainbridge and Snakes Don’t Belong in Alaska plus many many more - this is going to be a real Psych adventure!
Imagine Yes 4/10/20
To mark what would have been John Lennon's 80th Birthday this Friday 9th October, Yes will release 'Imagine', today's Track Of The Day, and the first single to be taken from their 'The Royal Affair Tour Live From Las Vegas' album, which is due to be released on Friday 30th October. The track was recorded on the final night of their 2019 tour, when Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Jon Davison (vocals), were joined onstage for the track by John Lodge of The Moody Blues on guest vocals. Indeed, Alan White was a founder member of The Plastic Ono Band with John and Yoko, Eric Clapton and Klaus Voormann.
Gallows Circus EP Launch Tonite 3/10/20
Tonight, The Rock Cooperative Presents a sold out Gallows Circus EP launch at Leo's Red Lion, Crete Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent DA11 9AA, and further good news is that if you don't have a ticket, then the guys are performing another socially distanced limited capacity gig on Leo's outdoor stage at 3pm tomorrow! Both gigs follow last Friday's highly anticipated release of their latest EP entitled 'II', so rain or shine - bring appropriate clothing!
Return To Hemmersmoor 3/10/20
Technically excellent, hard driving Theatrical Power/Thrash Metal ensemble, Them, release their third studio album, ‘Return To Hemmersmoor’, on Steamhammer/SPV on Friday 30th October, of which their single, 'Battle Blood', taken from the album, is today's Video Of The Day. ‘Return To Hemmersmoor’ is the gripping final part of the Transatlantic band's supernaturally inclined horror/fantasy trilogy, which was launched back in 2016 with ‘Sweet Hollow’ and then continued with ‘Manor Of The Se7en Gables', released to much acclaim in 2018. German guitarist Markus Ullrich is the band's main songwriter - the line-up being completed by American trio: vocalist KK Fossor, guitarist Markus Johansson (Sylencer, 4ARM) and drummer Angel Cotte (Demolition Hammer), plus German duo: bassist Alexander Palma and keyboardist Richie Seibel (Lanfear, Ivanhoe).
Rock Vault Faith 3/10/20
Once again we're playing catch up with today's Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the fourth Rock Vault 107 show broadcast, featuring Peter Frampton, T Rex, America, Blind Faith, John Cougar, David Bowie and more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob every Friday night 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.
King King Live Tonight 2/10/20
Tonight at 8pm here you can watch 'Live At Berekely Studios Glasgow', a brand new full length King King performance featuring the bands new line-up including Stevie Nimmo. Indeed, it's been almost a year since the band performed live, and not only will it be delivered to you digitally tonight, but once received, the concert download is yours to keep forever!
Jamie Porter Breaking Bands 2/10/20
Today's Video Of The Day is a lockdown live acoustic recording of 'You Are The One' from the Jamie Porter Band's 2017 'Sonic Smile' album performed recently on the Sarah Wynn Griffiths' Radio Show on MônFM. It was a rare opportunity for the trio to get together for a lockdown session, and indeed last week they recorded some songs in the studio that are going to be used in their set for the upcoming Breaking Bands Virtual Festival 2 that takes place over this year's Halloween weekend.
Blues Club Canned 2/10/20
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 Rebecca Downes, Nigel Barker (pictured), Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective, Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Chris Bevington Organisation, Kim Wilson, Malaya Blue, Johnny Burgin, Selwyn Birchwood, Johnny Iguana, JImmy Johnson, BB King, Canned Heat and many more.
October WRC Bulletin Out Today 1/10/20
Hi everyone, just a heads up that we have taken the opportunity during lockdown to commission the building of a new website, given our current site is now five years old. Indeed, the existing website had done us proud, however we now need not only something new/fresh, but also something that is faster and easier to navigate. All very exciting, but more about that over the coming months. Despite work on the new website, during September we not only continued with our lockdown CD reviews, namely Rory Gallagher and Crosby Pevar Raymond, but believe it or not we also had a brand new Bad Touch gig photo gallery (pictured) plus a pre-lockdown Jake Vegas & The Black Diamonds gig review! Also watch out in October for our Nigel Barker interview, plus some, time permitting, more CD reviews including King King, When Rivers Meet, Derek Sherinian, JD Simo, Twister, Mike Ross, Devin Townsend, Joe Payne, Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band, ED Brayshaw, Kirk Fletcher, South Of Salem, Pain Of Salvation, The Flower Kings, The Allman Betts Band, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Kyle Daniel and Joe Satriani. Indeed if you are still kicking your gig heels and you fancy doing a CD review of one of the albums above, or just contributing something of musical interest, then don't be shy, just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com In the meantime, take care of each other and keep safe.
Only Way Out 1/10/20
Today's Video Of The Day is Empyre's 'Only Way Out (Piano Acoustic)', a new darker, stripped back and more haunting version of the original track taken from their latest album, 'Self Aware'. Indeed, last November we had the pleasure of attending the band's 'Self Aware' album party gig held at London's Water Rats, with support from Jack J Hutchinson. Last year had been the band's most significant year so far, with the likes of Planet Rock and Classic Rock Magazine sitting up and paying attention to 'Self Aware', released earlier in July. In the meantime, Empyre are trying to get out as many tracks and videos online as they can, during Covid-19 times, for your watching and listening pleasure!
None Of Your Business 1/10/20
In August, multi-talented, pigeonhole-defying guitarmeister and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Ross released his sophomore single, and today's Track Of The Day, 'None Of Your Business', from his excellent new, genre-crossing 10-track solo album ‘The Clovis Limit Pt.2’, which itself is due out on Friday 30th October. Musically, this track feels very Lynyrd Skynyrd-like for its underlying hooks and riffs. There are also some surprises to be found, including a dreamy guitar interlude, as well as the driving, take-no-prisoners lead guitar and vocals that carry the track and gives it instant impact. Indeed, Mike’s trademark Heavy Blues electric guitar drives many of the tracks on the new album, as 'None Of Your Business' continues 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.