May 2013
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The Cult announce ten date Electric tour
The Cult have announced Electric 13, a ten date tour across the UK this October.
“The Cult’s life blood has always been playing live, we are between albums and decided to continue the momentum created by Choice of Weapon, stay in people’s hearts and minds. As Love Live was such an incredible experience we have decided that performing the Electric album, an event that has been...
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HIM - Tears on Tape
It’s hard to believe that HIM have been bringing us their ‘love metal’ sound for almost twenty years now. It seems like a lifetime since we last heard from them despite their last album only being released in 2010, but after a few delays and a change of record label, they are back with Tears on Tape, is it a return to form?
The first single, All Lips Go Blue is a furious mix...
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New videos from Bowie and Queens of the Stone Age
This week has been a good week for music vids, with a controversial new video from David Bowie and an awesome animated video from QOTSA.
Bowie has roped in the help of director Floria Sigismundi for The Next Day, his third single to be taken from the album of the same name. The video also stars Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard, and is set in a pub which is full of religious characters. Bowie...
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Crashdiet in crisis
Crashdiet have issued a statement and a plea following the tragic death of their manager Michael Sunden in an awful accident last month. Sunden, a very respected professional, died after falling and hitting his head at Rock City music venue in Nottingham.
Following his death, the band have been left in a bit of a financial mess, as Sunden was the sole keeper of their money, transactions etc,...
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Walking Papers - The Garage, 04.05.13
When Guns N’ Roses legend Duff McKagan was brought in on bass duties for Seattle group Walking Papers, a ripple effect was triggered as to who this new group were. Upon their second jaunt to the UK, they have gained critical acclaim from fans and reviewers alike for a stunning debut album, and with more performances under their belt, we head out to see the difference live.
Once again...
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The merry month of May!
Spring is finally upon us, so how about some awesome rock to go with it? Walking Papers
After their first successful uk stint last November, Walking Papers are returning for a one off show in London this weekend ahead of their appearance at this years Download Festival. Their bluesy licks are not to be missed! Grab a ticket here.
Whitesnake, Journey & Thunder
Three 80s giants are...
April 2013
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Introducing.... Evilyn Strange
You know how we love to feature a new unsigned band every now and then for your listening pleasure? Well, say hello to Evilyn Strange!
Part English, part Swedish, they formed back in 2008 and have recently been in the studio working on their forthcoming debut Mourning Phoebe. Their music is a whole mixture of delights, heavy but packed full of melody, cracking riffs and a perfect hint of classic...
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Crashdiet/Jettblack - Rock City, 26.04.13
Glam rockers donned their animal print, back combed their hair to ridiculous heights and put on their chains to head down for a night of sleaze down at Rock City. Uncertain as to whether the gig would go ahead, understandably their was a sombre atmosphere surrounding Swedish outfit Crashdiet after the death of their manager at the very same venue one week previous. All credit to the quartet for...
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Eureka Machines - Remain In Hope
It isn’t everyday a band more or less decide to call it quits, change their mind, give it another go, then go onto make possibly the strongest album of their career…..cue Eureka Machines.
Eureka Machines saw a way to keep going and found themselves taking the route of the highly successful and increasingly popular Pledge Music, where fans could fund the production of the bands...
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Eureka Machines - Trillians, Newcastle -...
I’ve heard a lot about the Eureka Machines lately, what with their recent tour with the Wildhearts and a successful Pledge Music campaign, so the chance to see them headlining Newcastle’s Rockstock all dayer was too good to miss. And judging by the amount of people in the venue it seems I’m not alone.
After walking out onstage to a distorted version of the 20th Century Fox...
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Rob Zombie - Venemous Rat Regeneration Vendor
A man of many talents, Rob Zombie has turned his attention back to his heavy metal, groove infused music with his fifth solo studio album.
A distorted teenage voice opens the album before leading into the dirty groove and pounding bass of Teenage Nosferatu Pussy take control. First single Dead City Radio And The Gods Of Supertown follows with an irresistible beat and stints of muffled spoken...
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Jettblack - Alter Ego, 20.04.13
Reunited with Will Stapleton after his spell in the touring War Of The Worlds, Jettblack are back out on the road for a couple of headline dates before their joint tour with Scandinavian glam rockers Crashdiet.
Black Water kick the night off with some punishing riffs but don’t really bring anything new to the fold and as the set wears on, their generic sound gets a little dull. Local lads...
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Ghost - Infestissumam
Ghost (or Ghost B.C as they are also known after a recent name change for America) are back with one of this year’s most anticipated releases. They caused a stir in the metal community a few years ago with their incredible debut Opus Eponymous, which came as a breath of fresh air with its retro, occult rock sound. Alongside their anonymous presence in hooded robes and a twisted pope like...
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Hello Hellfest!!
It is approaching that time of year again, in a few months festival season will be upon us, and once again hundreds and thousands of people will be descending on many a field ready for a chaotic camping experience, but where will you be?
Well, thousands of Brits seem to be turning their back on UK festivals in search for nicer weather and heading overseas for their festival of choice. As great as...
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Rival Sons - Leeds Met, 13.04.13
Rocks latest rising stars Rival Sons have certainly created quite a buzz and are shooting up the rock ladder to bigger venues at a rapid rate. A mere 18 months ago, the quartet made their first visit to Leeds to play to 120 people on one of their first visits to the UK. Fast forward that 18 months and we find ourselves watching them at the Leeds Metropolitan University. Where next, the new arena...
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Obsessive Compulsive - Seculo Seculorum
For their second album Obsessive Compulsive have joined the ever growing legion of musicians who are using direct to fan platforms. In this case Pledge Music was the site of choice and after a rocky initial couple of months they reached their target and Seculo Seculorum (Latin for ‘Forever and Ever’) was go and thank God for that. I would like to think that this album would have...
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Toadstool - The Visitors
With a list of huge greats as their influences, Toadstool utilise a little bit of everything. From the blues hooks on the guitar to the glam edge to Alex Macaskill’s vocal, combined they create enchanting, intriguing tracks.
From the punchy opening riff of The Visitors, Toadstool rope you in with bold choruses, neat guitar work and charming vocal melodies. Something To Prove features a...
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Sabbath to premiere new track on CSI??
Black Sabbath are set to perform a brand new song from new album 13 on the final episode of the current season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, premiering Wednesday, May 15 on CBS.
Producer of the show, Don McGill said the band approached them… “When we first heard that Black Sabbath was interested in premiering a song on CSI from their first studio album in 35 years, we were all really...
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Stone Sour - House Of Gold & Bones Part 2
After a blinding first part, the second half to Stone Sour’s story has arrived, can it match it’s predecessor?
The haunting melodies of Red City open this chapter, luring you into a false sense of calm before descending into heavier territory and a brutal vocal. Followed by the addictive riff and catchy beats of Black John, the irresistible groove is not a characteristic associated...
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The Wildhearts- Rock City, Nottingham - 6.4.2013
Is there such a thing as a perfect gig? I say it many times, and a lot of shows have been my ‘best gig ever’, but I think tonight could probably rival them all. Apparently, this evening is the 12th time The Wildhearts have headlined the legendary Rock City, and it is the third in a special run of four shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their storming debut, Earth Vs The Wildhearts, still...
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Meat Loaf - Newcastle Arena 5.4.13
Meat Loaf’s support tonight is, actually, Meat Loaf. Opening with Runnin’ For The Red Light (I Gotta Life), he seems to be limping around the stage, and it makes you wonder if perhaps after recently having surgery on his knee, he’s jumped back into live shows too fast. Supposedly playing a “greatest hits” set to open with, the songs he plays are actually less well...
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April giggin'
As we eagerly await the promise of Spring, here’s some gig recommendations to distract you from the cold.
The Wildhearts
The moment many of us have been waiting for is finally here, The Widhearts are back on the road! Revisiting their explosive 1993 debut Earth Vs The Wildhearts, it’s going to be a cracker!
Get your tickets here.
Jettblack/Crashdiet
Two heavy forces in the glam...
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Suede - Alexandra Palace, London - 30.03.2013
After nearly a decade away, Suede have perfected the art of the successful comeback. Their 6th album, Bloodsports went top 10 last month and their announcement of a special concert at Alexandra Palace saw fans from far and wide come to witness their return. The surroundings of the Palace made it quite the spectacle, but the perfect setting to witness a band who have always been full of such...
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The Treatment - Rock City, 31.03.13
On a bright Easter Sunday, Home Grown Rock joined forces with JCF to support the Anthony Nolan charity and the rising stars of British rock.
First up were Northerners Massive Wagons, warming up the crowd with their punchy, in your face rock with added groove. Filled with energy, their charm, coupled with belting tracks such as opener Ride On, got the day of to a booming start. Next up were...
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