Oriental Beat by Hanoi Rocks gets the redux treatment, officially mixed and revived from the original sessions, and released on March 17th on deluxe vinyl, CD and digital formats. Dubbed the “re(al)mix”, this 40th-anniversary edition was mixed by Petri Majuri at E-Studios in Finland in collaboration with the band. Vocalist Michael Monroe calls this release “the longest and …
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Following the announcement of their forthcoming studio album Wrong Side Of Paradise, masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders return with their 10-year anniversary tour! Frontman Ricky Warwick comments: “Rock’n’Roll is my lover, friend, enemy, ally, religion and saviour. Rock’n’Roll is my life. Christian Martucci and the late Todd Youth wrote …
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ROCK ACTS SIGN UP TO CREATE UNIQUE GUITAR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW YORK DOLLS LEGEND SYLVAIN SYLVAIN GUITAR AUCTION STARTS 8.00am FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223904966300 Rock musicians including Keith Richards, Slash, Myles Kennedy, Michael Monroe, Taime Downe, and Jizzy Pearl have come together and signed a unique Gretsch guitar, …
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LORDI have released their new lyric video for single ‘Like A Bee To The Honey‘, a track written by Paul Stanley/Jean Beauvoir The new Lordi album features an unreleased song by KISS frontman Paul Stanley! The hidden gem ‘Like A Bee To The Honey’ also features the Hanoi Rocks legend Michael Monroe You can check …
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RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR ‘JUNK PLANET’ WATCH HERE DIRTY & DANGEROUS NEW ALBUM ONE MAN GANG OUT NOW LISTEN HERE UK TOUR STARTS IN ONE WEEK “Top to bottom, One Man Gang is a euphoric, fist-pumping celebration of the spirit of rock’n’roll.” – Vive Le Rock“ Michael Monroe is a true rock’n’roll lifer… The album …
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Michael Monroe, the stage name of Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm founder and frontman of the iconic glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, (formed when he was a teenager back in 1979) has just released his ninth studio album One Man Gang via Silver Lining Music. The talented Mr Monroe not only sings but …
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ANNOUNCES INFECTIOUS SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR ‘LAST TRAIN TO TOKYO’ WATCH HERE DIRTY & DANGEROUS NEW ALBUM ONE MAN GANG OUT OCTOBER 18th PRE-ORDER HERE A genuine rock star since birth, Michael Monroe innately knows exactly how to sing, swagger and walk the most glamorous and colourful of walks. One Man Gang, the …
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This really is a huge one for the HRH family – the very best in sleaze rock all under one roof for a weekend of bands and booze over the 29th and 30th of August 2020! Tickets here: http://www.hrhsleaze.com/product-category/sleaze-4 HRH Sleaze Cycle IV has gone into overdrive – we are bringing you one …
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MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES DIRTY AND DANGEROUS NEW ALBUM ONE MAN GANG OUT 18TH OCTOBER 2019 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE FROM AUGUST 9TH AND RELEASES VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK A genuine rock star since birth, Michael Monroe innately knows exactly how to sing, swagger and walk the most glamorous and colourful of …
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Celebrating 50 years of MC5, co-founding member Wayne Kramer’s aptly named MC50 Kick out the jams tour comes to The Albert Hall, Manchester this evening. Selected to front the band is Marcus Durant (Zen Guerilla) who stands alongside other big named artists, Brendan Canty (Fugazi) drums, Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) guitar and …
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Twisted Sister’s Front Man Dee Snider, Buckcherry, Michael Monroe & Doro Spearhead Hard Rock Hell’s 13th Crusade Back by unbelievable fan demand are Twisted Sister’s legendary frontman, Dee Snider who will be backed up by California Rockers Buckcherry, Finland’s Finest, Michael Monroe and German Rock Goddess Doro. Other acts ordered in by the HRH Fans include GUN, Diamond Head and Zodiac Mindwarp. Also …
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Michael Monroe announced as Special Guest for MC50 Tour Finnish glam punk legend Michael Monroe has been announced as special guest for November’s MC50 UK tour. Fresh from playing to a packed Opera House at Blackpool’s Rebellion Festival, Michael is set to bring his high energy rock n’ roll to …
Read More »BILLY GOULD (FAITH NO MORE) ADDED TO ALL-STAR GROUPMICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORT Wayne Kramer, leader of Detroit’s iconic proto-punk/hard rock band MC5, has today announced that Billy Gould of Faith No More will be joining him on stage for the upcoming MC50 tour this November. Joining the legendary …
Read More »In the leather-bound history of heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll, not only will Michael Monroe have at least one chapter all to himself, but his name will be colourfully threaded throughout, such has been his impact, his appeal and his ongoing never-surrender story; a powerful, inspirational tale told in detail on ‘The Best’ – the first official …
Read More »This was the first day of the inaugural Stone Free festival. Held at the O2 in London, it offers a big advantage over other festivals – the fact it’s indoors means the traditional British summer weather isn’t going to dampen spirits. Of course there are equally big downsides – the …
Read More »Having been trying to patiently wait until August for the release of Tarja‘s upcoming album ‘The Shadow Self‘, I was very pleasantly surprised to hear she was also treating us to an extra Prequel album whilst we wait ‘The Brightest Void‘. Kicking off with No Bitter End leading in with …
Read More »A veritable Smörgåsbord came to Manchester Club Academy last Monday. With Michael Monroe from Finland and his band, which brings together celebrated musicians who have played with such greats as Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Dogs D’Amour and Danzig, to name but a few. I was anticipating some top notch …
Read More »You can’t fault Michael Monroe for trying. The former frontman of glam rock legends Hanoi Rocks has been in the music business for well over three decades now and built a huge reputation in the process, yet he shows no signs of resting on his laurels and continues to write and record new …
Read More »MICHAEL MONROE – force of nature, multi-instrumentalist and legendary rock ‘n’ roller – has released new single / video, ‘Old King’s Road’, through Spinefarm Records. Shot through with the same drive and spirit as ‘Ballad Of The Lower East Side’ from 2013, ‘Old King’s Road’s sees Michael casting an eye over his early …
Read More »MICHAEL MONROE will release Blackout States on October 9 via Spinefarm Records. The iconic artist has shared the album artwork and track listing ahead of the release. Blackout States Track Listing: 1. “This Ain’t No Love Song” 2. “Old King’s Road” 3. “Goin’ Down With the Ship” 4. “Keep Your Eye On You” …
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