Glenn Hughes needs no introduction (but if you need one, I might mention bands like Deep Purple and Trapeze to jog your memory). Hughes has a new solo album called ‘Resonate’ coming out November 4th, and ‘Heavy’ is the first track off that release. Is it stunning? I’d say the answer is a resounding “hell yes”.…
I make no secret of my love for Australian band Massive: if you love your rock brawny, raunchy, and with a lot of heart, blood, beer, and sweat, then this is the band for you. As proof I offer the band’s latest kick-ass video for the track ‘Blood Money Blues’, taken from the album ‘Destination…
The Brew’s fifth studio album – Shake the Tree – is here! These three guys play blues-tinged, melodic, blistering, arena rock. I’m listening to the album for the second consecutive time now, and it is freakin’ fantastic. 1. Johnny Moore 2. Knife Edge 3. Shake the Tree 4. Black Hole Soul 5. Without You 6. Rock’n’Roll Dealer 7. Name on a…
It’s always a thrill to see a band you like and believe in get some well-deserved and well-earned opportunities. That’s one of the reasons I was so happy when Australian rockers Ragdoll recently embarked on their first European tour. I interviewed guitarist Leon Todd before the band headed to Europe (read that interview), decided to check in with him again, post-tour.…
With a hot and swampy, heavy and bluesy riff, this track by Norwegian rock-band Pristine grabs hold of me from the start and does not let go: it’s just one of those tunes that makes you want more! The track is taken from the band’s album ‘Reboot’. The band members are: Heidi Solheim on vocals,…
I’d like to think that I am not an altogether shallow individual, but every now and then I do fall for something just because it looks amazingly pretty on the outside. That was the case recently when I spotted the cover art for Lotus Thief’s album ‘Gramarye’ online. That artwork… wow (it’s by Irrwisch, btw). I hadn’t heard…
After seeing Buck & Evans play The Barfly earlier this year, I was looking forward to seeing them again. Last night’s performance was amazing. There was a delay because of some sound issues, so they took to the stage about half an hour later than planned. The sound issues were thankfully resolved a few minutes…
The Black Heart is a small venue tucked away in the backstreets of Camden. More and more these days some of the best gigs are being played in these tiny venues. The underground scene is buzzing with so many talented independent bands creating awesome music. Florence Black released their debut EP this year via Pledge…
Divides by The Virginmarys is one of my favourite albums of 2016 (check out Darcia Helle’s review here: https://realrockandroll.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/divides-new-album-by-the-virginmarys-is-brilliant/). It’s one of those albums where every track is fantastic and it just gets better with every listen. The songs have thought-provoking lyrics, a punk attitude, and a heavy rock vibe. If you’re a rock fan…
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The awesome “Seventh Seal” is taken from Flotsam and Jetsam’s latest album—their twelfth studio album—which was released in May this year. Grab a copy on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flotsam-and-jetsam/id1090880271 Stream on Spotify. Flotsam and Jetsam are currently on a European tour. Check out their website for details. Follow the band: Website: http://flotsam-and-jetsam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flotsamandjetsam.official/…
My track of the day today comes from an interestingly named rock band from Sheffield, UK: Cellar Door Moon Crow. The band was formed by brothers Phil & Tommy Goodwin in 2015. They currently have three excellent singles available for free download on Bandcamp: https://cdmc.bandcamp.com Follow Cellar Door Moon Crow: Website: http://cellardoormooncrow.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cellardoormooncrow/ Twitter:…
My track of the day today comes from Crimson Star, an English rock band formed in Birmingham, West Midlands in late 2012, comprising James Shaw (guitar, lead vocals), Ross Edgington (drums, vocals) and Roger Ash (bass). Mexicana is a mesmerising track taken from the band’s excellent new EP, “Driven”, which was recorded in September 2015 with well known record producer/mixer Romesh Dodangoda (Lower…
Today’s track of the day comes from Garganjua, a talented doom metal band from the Midlands. “A Voyage In Solitude” is from their debut album, released earlier in the year and available to stream and buy on Spotify and iTunes. The whole album is epic, so check it out. The band have a couple of…
If there is one thing I’ve learned while blogging about rock and roll, it’s that there are a lot of fantastic bands out there that are releasing awesome music, gigging their butts off, and generally just working hard to be the best that they can be in the world. The best part about this website…
