Warrior Soul at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 23/9/11

Having seen Warrior Soul back in March at Ivory Blacks, I was delighted to hear that they were returning to Glasgow so soon with the Rubicon Tour. The set list was to be a mixture of favourites and rarities from all their albums. I only managed to catch the last …

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Slash UK,Brooker’s bar,Chester,24/9/2011

Before the review,a quick word about tribute bands.Love em or hate em you have to admire their dedication.Personally i love em as i appreciate that its done for the love of the music.Most tribute bands have full time jobs so only really get to play their gigs at weekends and …

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Scythia – …Of Exile

Scythia are a folk metal band from Vancouver, Canada. The band released their debut album “…of war” in 2009, and this, their second album – “…of exile” is due to be released on 23rd September 2011. The music has a strong folk influence, and at times a medieval sound, but …

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Helstar – Purple Turtle – 29th August 2011

HELSTAR With Atomkraft, Deceptor, Hybris @ The Purple Turtle, Camden 29th August 2011 Review & Photos by Jo Blackened – Altercarnated Photography Despite it being a Monday Night on this Bank Holiday weekend, it was no surprise seeing a large queue outside The Purple Turtle tonight, especially as it’s Helstar’s …

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In Archives – Traitors (E.P)

  In Archives were formed in 2010 from the ashes of two well known local bands. After recording their debut EP ‘Traitors’ at Core Studio (heart of a coward, pay no respect) the band have built a name for themselves and are expanding their fan base at a rapid rate …

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Cornerstone – Somewhere In America (CD)

Hailing from Austria the band have been around in different guises for over 10 years, but only in the last few has the benefits of a stable line-up enabled Cornerstone to branch out and develop their brand of Female-Fronted AOR, culminating in this extremely catchy and melodic offering. Vocalist Patricia …

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Foreigner/Acoustique cd + Win a copy.

You had to feel sorry for Journey on their last uk tour, there they where playing most of their (not very good in my opinion) latest record, and the support band, Foreigner beat them hands down every night. Foreigner just played all their hits none stop, it was a bit …

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NACHTBLUT – Antik | Napalm Records

tiny.cc “Antik” opens the gates to a dark and morbid musical universe, in which the German formation Nachtblut reigns. In a very short time, this extraordinary band has managed to earn a special cult status within the underground scene and

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Black Country Communion/“Live Over Europe”

For one night only, on Tuesday November 1st at 7:30pm, participating Vue Cinemas will screen Black Country Communion’s debut concert film “Live Over Europe” in high definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Black Country Communion is the Anglo-American rock group featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), …

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Exit State “Black Veins” cd launch party

Planetmosh hit Manchester on Friday (16TH September) night for the official Exit State “Black Veins “ launch party, “Our innocence lost”, “Afterdown” and “Velvet star” were the bands special guests, along with a shed load of media and fans, the place, Club Alter Ego on Princess street was rammed. Ive …

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Ill Flower – Stigmata (E.P)

  Scunthorpe based rockers Ill Flower have been around since the early 1990s. Thoughout that that time they have had numerous band line-up changes which have led to this current incarnation of the band. After a break of three years they are now back on the scene, fully recharged and …

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The Browning – “Bloodlust” [Official Music Video]

Debut album “Burn This World” out Oct 3/4. Pre-order now: EUROPE Earache Webstore – bit.ly iTunes (w/ 2 bonus tracks) – bit.ly NORTH AMERICA Earache Webstore – bit.ly iTunes (w/ 2 bonus tracks) – bit.ly Video directed by Chris Collins

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TRACER ‘Spaces In Between’ cd

I have to say, i had to pick up the cd cover to make sure I had the right cd in the player, as the press release says “Tracer” fall into the “grunge” category, I totally disagree, they are more classic rock, certainly more like Velvet Revolver, than Nirvana. A …

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