Although billed as an EP, with near half an hour’s playing time, this eight song release from Canadian singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Erin Passmore is almost as long as some early/mid 60s albums (and an equal length to an countless number of punk discs). Mixing elements of adult rock/pop and a few jazzier overtones, on her solo debut, [...]
It has been announced that Lamb Of God’s upcoming tour with Adult Swim band Dethklok and French metallers Gojira has been “officially cancelled”. [Dates affected can be found here] The reason for cancellation is due to Randy Blythe’s ongoing imprisonment in the Czech Republic. The Lamb Of God frontman is still being detained following a [...]
To celebrate its thirty-fifth birthday the Sex Pistols album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks is to be reissued as a multi-disc special edition in September. In addition to the remastered album, the package includes various unreleased demos and live tracks and a feature length DVD containing unseen footage. Also included are a harback book containing 1977 [...]
Gwar have announced a lengthy run of US/Canadian tour dates for this coming October and beyond. With absolutely stellar support from DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder at all shows, the intergalactic mutant overlords plan to bring mayhem and destruction to the following cities: Oct. 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory Oct. 14 [...]
World renowned guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave a 47 minute interview with Riff-Mag, where he discussed living in Japan and far more. The lengthy interview with the one-time Cacophony/Megadeth guitarist can be heard in its entirety below. This year, three titles from Friedman’s extensive back catalogue have been reissued. 2006′s ‘Loudspeaker’, 2008′s ‘Future Addict’ and [...]
New York indie rockers The Demos have confirmed four appearances with Jukebox The Ghost for this coming September. The dates are as follows: 9/12/12 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall 9/13/12 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground * 9/14/12 – Ithaca, NY – The Haunt 9/16/12 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music [...]
In 1975, Tommy Bolin released his solo album ‘Teaser’. The album – showcasing a variety of rock, blues and funk styles – is now considered a classic by many. It did not sell particularly well at the time of release; due to Bolin’s ongoing commitments with Deep Purple, he was unable to promote ‘Teaser’ extensively. [...]
One of Real Gone’s favourite singer-songwriters will be performing a couple of shows over the next week and a third show in mid-October. Mick Terry will be appearing at The Railway Tavern in Dalston (London) on Thursday July 26th. Also appearing will be Matt Boulter. The following night (Friday July 27th) , he will be [...]
With intense beats heavily rooted in alternative dance and guitar riffs chunky enough to satisfy most rock fans, Collisions are taking no prisoners. Having landed support slots on tours with UK crossover heroes Senser and US rap/metallers Hed(pe), the Brighton based quartet have already built a live following. This debut EP – although a far [...]
Finnish rockers Prayer issued their debut album ‘Wrong Address’ on the Escape Music label in 2005, before subsequently disappearing. In 2012, the band name was resurrected, but only vocalist/chief songwriter Tapani Tikkanen remained from the band’s previous incarnation. On this second album ‘Danger In The Dark’ – and with a completely new backing band in [...]
