Jamie Reader-Johnson

Regular gig-goer, with a passion for Rock, Blues, Country and Metal.

Monster Truck – Sittin’ Heavy

19th February 2016 sees the latest studio album release from Canadian Rockers Monster Truck, entitled Sittin’ Heavy. After months on the road, the guys are ready to show us the new sounds they have to offer since the incredible Juno Award nominated Furiosity, released in 2013. Canada has provided some terrific Rock …

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1968 – 1968 ‘self-titled’ EP Review

If you’ve been looking out for a new Hard Rock band to start your year off right, adequately named ‘1968’ may be just the band for you. Set to release their self-titled EP on Friday 15th January, I’ve been granted an early glimpse at all three tracks the band have …

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INGLORIOUS – Self-titled ‘Inglorious’ Album

Inglorious’ is the self-titled debut album from the rising Hard-Rock band, INGLORIOUS, set for release on Friday 19th February 2016. In their short time together, the band have already begun to make a name for themselves, with upcoming plans to support The Winery Dogs on their European Tour in January …

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Chase The Ace – Hell Yeah!

Three years in the making, numerous headlining European tours, and now two studio albums, Hard Rock and Glam-inspired band, Chase The Ace, aren’t a band that messes around. “Hell Yeah!” is their second album which was released on 24th November, but available to fans and converts up and down the …

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Skindred – Interview, 28th November 2015

    I had the pleasure of interviewing Skindred Drummer, Arya Goggin, ahead of their support slot for Five Finger Death Punch at Wembley Arena. The band have had a busy few months, since the release of their latest studio album, “Volume”, and have recently wrapped up the UK leg …

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The Bloody Nerve – Taste

Just when you think you’ve heard it all and feel as though you could define almost any artist within a single boundary or genre, a duo like The Bloody Nerve show up and change the game completely. Since their formation in 2013, the Nashvillian duo, made up of Stacey Blood …

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Hard Rock Hell IX – Highlights Review

This weekend, Wales played home to the heavily anticipated ninth cycle of Hard Rock Hell Festival, delivering yet another extraordinary event filled with die-hard fans, a copious level of booze, and over fifty bands from across the globe ready and willing to perform to thousands of rockers, all confined to …

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Black-Bone – Blessing in Disguise

“Blessing in Disguise” is Black-Bone’s second studio album after their first release back in 2012. Since then the band have been dedicating their time to building up the fan base and playing the early music their fans all know and love. For a band so early into their career, it’s incredible …

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42 Decibel – Rolling in Town CD

There’s always been a globally shared passion for good old fashioned Rock ‘n’ Roll, but the past decade has seen a surge of geographical diversity hitting the modern Hard Rock genre. Argentinian-based 42 Decibel are one such band who have managed to get their music out there to present to …

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Glenn Hughes – Picturedome, Holmfirth, 25/10/2015

Last night, the small town of Holmfirth played host to a monumental collaboration of Hard Rock and Soul from the Rock Legend Glenn Hughes, and the insanely talented Doug Aldrich. For a Sunday evening, in this intimate picture house venue, you wouldn’t anticipate such a lively turn out of eager …

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Skindred – Volume CD

Skindred have to be one of the most cross-genred Heavy Metal bands when it comes down to influential sound. From Reggae, Dance, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop / Ragga all the way to Heavy Metal, Skindred managed to have achieve a sound which resonates with many people and works fantastically. This …

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Absolva – Never A Good Day To Die

 ‘Never A Good Day To Die’ is the third studio album from British Heavy Metal band, Absolva. Encompassing a clear-cut combination of Thrash meets Power Metal, the new album shows a progression from their previous releases, most likely as a result of the experience each band member has drawn from …

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The Cadillac Three-Tennessee Mojo cd

Country Rock seems to be receiving a lot more recognition in recent years, and it’s bands like The Cadillac Three who are to thank for the privilege. The Cadillac Three are an American Country / Southern Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of Jaren Johnston – lead vocals / guitar, …

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