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Album Review: Raptore / Renaissance
Expectations have been high for the release of the latest offering Renaissance from Raptore and thankfully, it has not disappointed. Renaissance follows on from the release of the first Demo back in 2014, first album, Rage n’ Fever in 2016 and the critically acclaimed Blackfire in 2022.
19
November
2024
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ROB MOSS & SKIN-TIGHT SKIN / RECORDS – 19/9/24
In the early 1980’s, over in Washington DC a young Rob Moss was a fixture on the Punk Scene, playing bass in bands such as ‘Government Issue’ and ‘Artificial Peace’. These were bands with proto-punk attitude, songs lasted under 2 minutes and were thrown out with anti everything, even gravity.
15
November
2024
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Album Review: AEON GODS / King of Gods
New band AEON GODS are ready to unleash their epic debut album King Of Gods onto the unsuspecting world of mortals. Offering up power metal and more than a hint of symphonic metal King Of Gods tells epic tales of battle amongst the gods, and of course with humanity.
14
November
2024
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OZZY McG / ATOMIC BOOGIE – SINGLE 21/10/24
A year ago Oz McGowan, or Ozzy McG to the music world, faced a challenge by a friend. To compose a ‘Boogie-Woogie’ song that took in modern day techniques. To write an up to date ‘Hybrid’ that spanned nearly 100 years of musical history. For the songwriter, this was something he couldn’t resist and ‘Atomic Boogie’ is the result.
12
November
2024
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Live Review: XENTRIX @ NIGHTRAIN (BRADFORD) 8/11/24
Celebrating their 35th Anniversary in style, thrash band Xentrix are out on tour playing their debut album Shattered Existence in full, along with special guests Damnation's Hammer and local support.
09
November
2024
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PHIL STANLEY / BACK TO ZERO – 31/08/24
A few years ago, I was down at the now defunct 'Iron Road' venue in Evesham, for Marco Mendoza or The Quireboys, I can’t recall who. However, the support band came on and I was surprised at how good the singer was, I don’t think they actually fitted the bill, maybe they were a last minute call up, but nonetheless I was taken with that voice. They were called ‘The 3 Sixties’ and that vocalist was Phil Stanley. These days my friend Loz Rabone is in the band and they gig regularly around Birmingham and the Midlands. Loz is such a talented songwriter, I’ve reviewed his solo work in the past, so when he asked me to write about his latest project that featured Phil, I couldn’t resist !
05
November
2024
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STEVE VINCENT / THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN ROCK ’N’ ROLL – 25/10/24
Raised on the likes of Elvis and Glam Rock, Steve grew up in the 70’s and started playing guitar from an early age. The influences were immeasurable back in those days, like Steve I watched Top of The Pops, bought weekly mags like NME and Sounds and visited the local record shop to buy vinyl, sometimes just because the cover looked cool.
04
November
2024
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OVERDRIVE / RESURRECTION – 31/8/24
1977, a year that saw a revolt in the music world, as bands began to deliver the NWOBHM, heavy metal and rock with renewed energy. While the majority have long gone, just remaining as part of musical history, the story isn’t over. Many of the bands continue playing gigs even specially themed festivals and of course, the likes of Saxon, Iron maiden and Judas Priest are still headlining major shows, with sell out audiences.
29
October
2024
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KLOGR / FRACTURED REALITIES – 31/10/24
Pronounced ‘Key-log-are’ and named after the law (S=KlogR), (Wiki is useful on occasion !) Klogr return after a seven year break and a new album, that was first created during lockdown. Having now reached completion’, Fractured Realities’ is a concept work from the Italian based quartet, who are led by vocalist/guitarist Gabriele ‘Rusty’ Rustichelli. The ten tracks reflect a journey of emotions, each one following Lila, a girl with a suitcase who battles against her fears and inner self to find an answer but the question is, does she find what she’s seeking in the end ? A tantalising and teasing album, with music that allows the listener to travel alongside the troubled Lila.
25
October
2024
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Live Review: BEN POOLE @ STUDIO FIVE LIVE (KEIGHLEY, BRADFORD) 12/10/2024
Performing blues rock with a liberal dusting of soul and his own unique style, Ben Poole has been making waves on the European circuits for the last decade or so and when I saw he was performing locally, I grabbed the opportunity to go and check him out. As a musician Poole is astounding, but add to that his vocal and songwriting abilities, plus Steve Amadeo on bass and Ollie Dixon on drums, it makes Poole a musical tour de force.
13
October
2024
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EP Review: ARROW VALLEY / Embodiment
The latest EP Embodiment from the West Midlands alt metal band ARROW VALLEY is released next week and offers a real treat of hard tracks.
09
October
2024
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Review: Steve Hackett – Symphony Hall, B’ham 7th Oct 2024
Steve Hackett review.
08
October
2024












