Reviews:, Foo Fighters, Diablo Blvd, Blazon Stone (Reviews By Paul)
Foo Fighters: Concrete And Gold (RCA)There was a time when the Foo Fighters were so impressive. Masters of the radio rock single, they could also really hand your arse to you live. 2014’s Sonic...
View ArticleReviews: Von Hertzen Brothers, Grave Pleasures, 10 Years, Set The Charge
Von Hertzen Brothers: War Is Over (Mascot Records)If you use the analogy of Star Wars films, Von Hertzen Brothers's seventh record could be subtitled The Prog Awakens opening and closing with...
View ArticleReviews: Sons Of Texas, Lloth, Colour Haze, Opposing Motion
Sons Of Texas: Forged By Fortitude (Razor &Tie)Sons Of Texas have A Vulgar Display Of Power if you know what I mean. They are from Texas and they play groove metal that is heavily influenced by...
View ArticleReviews: Black Stone Cherry, Matt Cameron, R.I.P, V1
Black Stone Cherry: Black To The Blues (Mascot Records)On their third EP Black Stone Cherry, have done something a little different while their fan base wait for their new album. Off the back of their...
View ArticleReviews: Ensiferum, Pänzer, Wolves In The Throne Room, Game Over (Reviews By...
Ensiferum: Two Paths (Metal Blade)I must admit that the Finns folk metal has never really grabbed me that intensely in the past although I’ve always enjoyed their appearances at festivals. Two Paths is...
View ArticleReviews: The Darkness, Dave Kerzner, Niviane, Regulus
The Darkness: Pinewood Smile (Cooking Vinyl)Steel Panther...the elephant in the room has been addressed, The Darkness are not and will never be Steel Panther, one they are far too English, two they are...
View ArticleReviews: Marylin Manson, Bob Kulick, Lynch Mob,Travelin Jack (Reviews By Paul)
Marilyn Manson: Heaven Upside Down (Loma Vista Recordings)Close to three years since his return to form with Pale Emperor, the 'God Of Fuck' has delivered a quite astonishingly good 10th album....
View ArticleReviews: Supersonic Blues Machine, Radio Moscow, Egonaut, The Face Of Ruin
Supersonic Blues Machine: Californisoul (Mascot Records)Start up the engines, the machine is ready to roll again, the core trio of Lance Lopez (guitars/vocals), Fabrizio Grossi (bass/producer) and...
View ArticleReviews: Enslaved, With The Dead, Silius, Marvara (Reviews By Paul)
Enslaved: E (Nuclear Blast)Possibly on of the most astonishingly good albums of the year, the Norwegians latest release combines huge swathes of black metal, which is where their roots lie, with...
View ArticleReviews: Rock Candy Funk Party, Santa Cruz, Neuronspoiler, HateMore
Rock Candy Funk Party: The Groove Cubed (Provogue)The force of nature that is Joe Bonamassa returns again with a new record, the man releases albums faster than I can eat a hot dinner with solo...
View ArticleReviews: Fireball Ministry, Sorcerer, Kardinal Sin, RSO
Fireball Ministry: Remember The Story (Cleopatra Records)Fireball Ministry records are few and far between, there last was in 2010, but when they do come out, you always know what to expect. There's no...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Dragonforce & Power Quest
Dragonforce & Power Quest, The Globe CardiffDragonforce and Power Quest's histories go back a long time and have intertwined since then. When the opportunity arose to see both bands in one place I...
View ArticleReviews: Luantic Soul, GWAR, Revolution Saints, IronBird (Reviews By Paul)
Lunatic Soul: Fractured (KScope)There is no doubt that 2016 was an incredibly tough year for Mariusz Duda, bassist, vocalist and songwriter of Polish progressive rock outfit Riverside. The death of...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Legions At Fuel Rock Club
Legions: Formicarius, Nonserviam, Misanthrope Existence, Incursion, Cranial Separation, Fuel Rock Club, CardiffHAIL SATAN! Now I have your attention I can tell you that Legions is an extreme metal...
View ArticleReviews: Samarkind, Skarlett Riot, Riffocity, Seed Of Sorrow
Samarkind: S/T (Self Released)Oof now we're talking, those delicious bluesy riffs, the soulful Glenn Hughes mirroring vocals, glistening solos and rough and ready hard rock edge, Samarkind bring a...
View ArticleReviews: Robert Plant, Sons Of Apollo, Ancient VVisdom, Bigfoot (Reviews By...
Robert Plant: Carry Fire (Nonesuch Records Inc)Three years have passed since Robert Plant released the beautiful Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar, an album that saw the former Zeppelin frontman once more...
View ArticleReviews: Samael, Dr Living Dead, Phantom V, Psychedelic Witchcraft
Samael: Hegemony (Napalm Records)Here's a blast from the past! The Swiss Industrial Black metal act named after Archangel last dropped a record in 2011 so it's been a long wait for fans but the waiting...
View ArticleReviews: Jag Panzer, Vandenberg's Moonkings, Air Raid, Wild Lies (Review By...
Jag Panzer: The Deviant Chord (SPV/Steamhammer)Album no 10 from Colorado Springs power metal outfit Jag Panzer, who’ve been around in some shape or form for over three decades. In fact, their origins...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Justin Currie & The Pallbearers
Justin Currie & The Pallbearers, Les Johnson And Me, The Globe CardiffIf the concept of nihilism was a human being it would probably be Justin Currie, the man is all consumed by a bitter self...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: W.A.S.P (Live Review By Paul)
W.A.S.P. - Tramshed, CardiffIt never fails to amaze me that W.A.S.P. continue to pull impressive crowds when they come to Cardiff. Maybe it’s because the Welsh love the classic old school hard rock and...
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