February 2012
31 posts
New Releases: Touchstone back catalogue
Release Date: 26 March
Label: SPV/Steamhammer
Rapidly rising effervescent British progressive/modern melodic rock five-piece Touchstone are set to release their back catalogue on 26 March through SPV/Steamhammer. The group, who are currently promoting new album The City Sleeps, will embark on a mini UK tour in the spring to mark the occasion.
The reissues, which include the enhanced edition...
New Album: Kill Devil Hill - Kill Devil Hill
Steamhammer/SPV Release: 26 March 2012
Kill Devil Hill is the new project featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down). The band is rounded out by guitar slinger Mark Savon and killer vocalist Dew Bragg. Their debut album is will be released in March 2012 .
Vinny Appice says they are a new band with the power, energy...
New Album: Mad Max - Another Night Of Passion
Realease Date: 26th March
Label: Steamhammer / SPV
Every now and then I get to hear a new album that I feel I really have to shout about. There’s a new one from Axl Rudi Pell in the pipline which you can read about in a previous post, but let me now tell you about Mad Max’s forthcoming album.
The original classic line up of celebrated 80’s hard rockers Mad Max, from Munster in...
Tracklist: Sat 25 Feb 2012
Artist: Bon Jovi
Title: Blame It on the Love of Rock & Roll
Composer: Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora
Album: Keep the Faith
Year: 1992
Artist: Sonic Station
Title: Gonna Show The Way (Feat. Magnus Bcklund)
Album: Sonic Station
Year: 2012
Artist: Dio
Title: Mystery
Composer: Dio/Jimmy Bain
Album: Collection
Year: 2003
Artist: Girlschool
Title: Following...
New Single & Tour News: The Answer - Nowhere...
Release Date: 21 February
Nowhere Freeway, the latest single by The Answer is now available from all major download stores. It includes the B-side Battlecry, along with an exclusive acoustic version of Nowhere Freeway. The track features the wonderful Lynne Jackaman of Saint Jude.
The band’s UK tour is already sold out for some venues - tickets are selling fast for those dates that...
New Album: Six Hour Sundown - Shadows of my Past
Following their highly charged debut music video for recent single “Jekyll and Hyde”, Six Hour Sundown now take us behind the scenes at their rehearsal studios. This new promo video is for a track taken from their hotly anticipated album called “Shadow of my Past” - and from what I’ve seen and heard, this is certainly one to watch out for.
The band are currently...
Dave Lee Roth interviews Van Halen brothers
Van Halen recently released ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’, their first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album ‘1984’. Here you can see Dave Lee Roth interviewing Eddie and Alex Van Halen.
Van Halen have also announced their return to the live stage with an extraordinary 2012 North American tour. Known around...
Pallas announce new DVD and Tour
Great news. Pallas have just released the Live at Loreley II DVD, along with the complete set as an MP3 Download plus a free XXVMegaMix all in time for the forthcoming tour!
LIVE AT LORELEY II DVD
Pallas released some of the tracks as the bonus disc for the XXV special edition and thus this release is ‘part 2’ or II using the roman numerals as we have been with XXV !
With a...
New EP: Chimp Spanner - All Roads Lead Here
Release Date: 6 February
Progressive metal multi-instrumental virtuoso Paul Antonio Ortiz, aka Chimp Spanner, will be further raising the bar of the sonically epic with the release of his stunning new ‘All Roads Lead Here’ EP on 6 February 2012. In addition to the CD and digital formats, a strictly limited edition clear transparent vinyl version will be available, with the...
New Album: Fair Warning - Best and More
Release Date: 26th March
Label: Steamhammer / SPV
This is a 20th Anniversary double CD, a tremedous selection of melodic rock tracks.
It´s only 6 years ago when Germany´s first class rockers around their charismatic frontman Tommy Heart reentered the stage after a break of nearly 5 years with great power to introduce the reunion album “Brother´s Keeper”.
A sold out tour through Japan...
New Album: Absolace - Fractals
Release Date: 26 March
Middle Eastern progressive rockers ABSOLACE announce release date, track-listing for new album – Fractals
Dubai based progressive rockers ABSOLACE, will release their hauntingly beautiful second album ‘Fractals’ worldwide on March 26th. The release is a ten track, emotionally-rich opus, mixing soaring melodies, crunching riffs, thought provoking lyrical themes and...
Tracklist: Sat 18 Feb 2012
Artist: Uriah Heep
Title: I'm Ready
Album: Into The Wild
Year: 2011
Artist: Magnum
Title: Brand New Morning
Album: Evolution
Year: 2011
Artist: Van Halen
Title: Tattoo
Album: Tattoo
Year: 2012
Artist: Steve Hackett
Title: Catwalk
Album: Beyond The Shrouded Horizon
Year: 2011
Artist: Rainbow
Title: Drinking With the Devil
Composer: Joe Lynn...
Video & Tour News: The Hype Theory
Pop punkers The Hype Theory will support McFly on 28 March before heading out on tour with Adelaide and Franko, and release Valentine’s Day video “Where We Started”
The Hype Theory will support chart toppers McFly at The Regent, Ipswich, on the 28 March on their Keep Calm And Play Louder Tour, before heading out on a full UK co-headliner with Adelaide on the first five dates and Franko...
Deadly Circus Fire say let the fans decide
London based multi-national prog-metal outfit Deadly Circus Fire are gearing up for the release of their eagerly anticipated debut album ‘The King & The Bishop’ by offering their acclaimed debut EP for download via their Facebook profile page.
Nothing unusual there – but what if I said that the band are giving the fans the opportunity to decide how much they want to pay for it? Rather than...
Firewind 'In the studio' - new video clip...
Greek melodic metal legends Firewind are gearing up for the release of their latest album ‘Few Against Many’, due May 22nd via Century Media in Europe. The band have released the third instalment in their ‘fly on the wall’ studio clips. In part three you can watch celebrated Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G.laying down some of his trademark killer riffs and solos.
Concert News: The Dirty Youth
Following The Dirty Youth posting their acoustic version of Korn’s ‘Narcissistic Cannibal’, James ‘Munky’ Shaffer of Korn retweeted The Dirty Youth’s version of the track, the bands got in touch with each other and the end result? Korn invited The Dirty Youth to support them on some of their European tour in Germany and Luxembourg.
Danni Monroe - front woman of The Dirty Youth...
New Single: Slam Cartel - Wishing Eye
Release Date: 13 March
Following their much praised debut album Handful of Dreams, Slam Cartel are about to release a new single from the record, guitar-driven opener ‘Wishing Eye’, on 13th March. Three days later, on Friday 16th, the band will mark the release with a prestigious slot at the sold out Hammerfest IV in Prestatyn, Wales.
Handful Of Dreams, is produced by George de...
New Album: Axel Rudi Pell - Circle Of The Oath
Release Date: 26 March
Label: Steamhammer/SPV
I know we’re not far into 2012, but this is my favourite album so far this year - and it’s going to take a lot to beat it.
Axel Rudi Pell has sold 1.5 million records worldwide. He’s been in this business for over 30 years now, nearly a quarter of a century as a solo artist, writing, producing and recording records under his own...
New Album: Sunstorm - Emotional Fire
Release Date: 24 February 2012
Joe Lynn Turner’s career has had a number of highlights. From his early days with Fandango to the Rainbow success and later on with Deep Purple and Yngwie Malmsteen, and his solo career, the New Jersey-born singer has covered a wide number of musical styles with his inimitable vocals.
Certainly he left an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of Melodic Rock...
Tracklist: Sat 11 Feb 2012
Artist: Airrace
Title: Keep On Going
Album: Back To The Start
Year: 2011
Artist: Work Of Art
Title: The Great Fall
Album: In Progress
Year: 2011
Artist: 8th Time Luckie
Title: Take A Chance (on something be
Album: Single Release- Take A Chance
Year: 2012
Artist: Nitrogods
Title: Licence To Play Loud
Album: Nitrogods
Artist: Jorn
Title: We...
New Album: Sonic Station - Sonic Station
Release Date: 24 February 2012
Sonic Station is a new Westcoast AOR Project put together by Alexander Kronbrink (a swedish guitarist, composer and producer). Alexander is a young musician who learned his skills working with smooth Jazz star Jonathan Fritzén – who lived in his neighborhood. Later on – after being introduced to Lee Ritenour - Alexander started to see a clearer direction in his...
New Album: Mr Big - Live From The Living Room
Release Date: 24 February 2012
Formed in 1988, MR. BIG forged its place in hard rock history by combining trademark “shredding” musicianship with awesome vocal harmonies. The original lineup produced numerous hit songs that ranged across a wide array of rock genres, be it ballads, heavy metal, or blues rock. Their hits included “To Be With You” (Billboard Hot 100...
New Album: Michael Thompson Band - Future Past
Release Date: 24 February 2012
Michael Thompson is nowadays one of the leading guitar players of the world. He was awarded the “Distinguished Alumni” award from his alma mater Berklee College of Music to commemorate his contributions to the music industry. Berklee’s program for the event noted that “he is widely regarded as being among the elite studio session players,...
More bands for Beermageddon
Britain’s Newest Metal Festival confirms more bands to appear at Beermageddon in August including the Friday night Headliner for what is looking to be a weekend of the best metal and all at the low price of £30.00 for both days including camping, parking and all facilities.
Evil Scarecrow Friday Night Headliners
Friday night will close with the experience of your LIFE! Introducing the...
New Book: Rob Shanahan
Renowned music photographer (and Ringo Starr’s personal photog) Rob Shanahan has just debuted his new book, “Volume 1: Through the Lens of Music Photographer Rob Shanahan,” with a foreword by Ringo Starr (www.robshanahan.com). The book features behind-the-scenes photos of not only Ringo, but also many other iconic musicians including Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Joe Walsh,...
New Single: The Hype Theory - You're Going Home...
Pop punkers The Hype Theory release new single “You’re Going Home Alone” on 12 March, brand new special Valentine’s day song “Where We Started” and announce new bassist
Female fronted pop-punkers The Hype Theory will release their huge sing-a-long anthem “Your Going Home Alone”, taken from the highly acclaimed debut album, “Glory Days”, on the 12 March via...
New Album: Casablanca - Apocalyptic Youth
Release date: 19th March
Casablanca is a Swedish/American five-piece band of seasoned musicians. Featuring Alice Cooper’s former mainstay guitarist and quintessential rock star, Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper, Dads Porno Mag, Electric Angels), Erik Stenemo of Swedish glam/synth rockers, Melody Club and Sahara Hotnights drummer, Josephine Forsman alongside Anders Ljung (Space Age Baby Jane) on...
Tracklist: Sat 4 Feb 2012
Artist: UFO
Title: Fight Night
Album: Seven Deadly
Year: 21012
Artist: Freedom Call
Title: Rockin' Radio
Album: Land Of The Crimson Dawn
Year: 2012
Artist: Toby Hitchcock
Title: Strong Enough
Album: Mercury s Down
Year: 2011
Artist: Foreigner
Title: Feels Like the First Time
Composer: Mick Jones
Album: The Very Best...And Beyond
Year: ...
New Album: Firewind - Few Against The Many
Release Date: 21st May
Greek melodic metal act Firewind, featuring acclaimed guitarist Gus G (who’s played with Ozzy Osbourne) are excited to announce their new release “Few Against Many” in Europe on May 21st. They also have a new distribution deal for North America DisManic Inc via eOne Distribution, and the new album will be the first release from this partnership.
Band...
New Album: Savage - Sons Of Malice
Release Date: 26th March
Hard driving classic British hard rockers Savage, who were formed in 1979, just as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal was breaking, have regrouped after a ten year hiatus to record their brutal, infectious sixth studio album, ‘Son’s of Malice’, set for release on March 26th. The title track itself, has an angry, resounding chorus and massive riff-led...
Monument Announce New Guitarist and Debut Single
The Second Wave of British Heavy Metal was never going to arrive quietly onto the scene and MONUMENT are more than happy to waving the flag and making the noise!
Since signalling their arrival on the scene with a showcase and an unforgettable performance at the infamous CroBar last year, MONUMENT have been working hard perfecting their sound, paying obvious tribute to their inspirations but...