Mark Kelly, keyboard man with Marillion since almost the very beginning, has certainly lived a life less ordinary, and can justly claim to have a story to tell, including why he found himself standing on the ledge of a hotel window in Luxembourg and questioning his life’s choices; he’s been to the top of the..
Pink Fairies – Duo / Pleasure Island / No Picture (Cherry Red)
Duo is not only an excellent compilation of mid-‘90s Pink Fairies, but also an excellent introduction to the band for those unfamiliar with them. Ah, the Pink Fairies. A group with a curious status in the history of rock. Everybody knows the name but not everyone could name an album by them, and some might..
Elf Queen – Glory To The Brave (Self Released)
I'm not sure if Elf Queen is an actual band or a project to showcase the talents of the two musicians involved but there is more than enough talent here to warrant the act being accorded true band status and to commission further albums. Elf Queen is a symphonic/Goth metal outfit from the United States..
Immolation – Acts Of God (Nuclear Blast Records)
These guys’ music ages like fine wine. It’s a bit hard to grasp that Immolation are releasing their best music ever after being part of the scene for almost 34 years now, but it’s a fact. To be honest, Immolation have never, ever released a bad album and are one of the bands which have..
Beth Hart Reveals ‘Black Dog’ From New Album ‘A Tribute To Led Zeppelin’, The song will be featured on ‘A Tribute To Led Zeppelin’, out 25 February via Provogue/Mascot Label Group
Photo: Roxanne de Roode As a child, the sound of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog traveled from the Grammy-nominated vocalist Beth Hart's neighbour's house into her orbit.Her brother introduced her to the heavy rock of Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and her major-label debut came on Atlantic with the 1996 release of 'Immortal' - the same label that introduced Led..
MINISTRY unleashes trippy new DIY video for single ‘Believe Me’, new album “Moral Hygiene” out now
Just weeks after Ministry's latest album Moral Hygiene was added to many "best of 2021" year-end lists, including Loudwire, Consequence Of Sound, Punk News and XS Rock (where it was ranked the #1 album of the year), Al Jourgensen and co. are sharing the latest taste of the record with the new track Believe Me alongside a warped, psychedelic video that will have viewers questioning..
Lawnmower Deth – Blunt Cutters (Cherry Red Records)
Hardly short of a social conscience or politically incisive lyrics, thrash metal is known for being serious business. Back in its 1980s heyday, the world was in the throes of the Cold War and nuclear annihilation always seemed to be a button press away – there was plenty to be angry about. Laughs were available..
Djiin – Meandering Soul (Klonosphere records)
FFO Kadaver, Blue Pills and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats Djiin is a psychedelic stoner-rock band from France whose name is inspired by spirits and other beasts from Semitic beliefs and traditions. Influenced by 70’s progressive rock and krautrock bands, doom scene and heavy rock from the glory days of the early-Sabbath era, as well..
DREAM THEATER SHARE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TRANSCENDING TIME” FROM THEIR LATEST RELEASEA VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD + TESSERACT ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUESTS FOR UK ARENA TOUR IN APRIL
Following on from their third GRAMMY nomination, millions-selling progressive music titans Dream Theater are sharing another music video from their recently released 15th studio album A View From The Top Of The World. ”Transcending Time” is the fourth video unveiled from the band’s latest album and is another CGI creation by long-time collaborator Wayne Joyner. The song has been..
Emerald Rage – High King (Stormspell Records)
Once again, the album cover never lies! Take a look to see an armoured knight with sword held high standing over a vanquished foe with some sort of demonic hell dog by his side whilst a castle burns in the background and all to a blood red portentous sky. Welcome back my friends to the..