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"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer & Music Promotion
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Joe Satriani is kicking off the New Year with a brand-new single and forthcoming album.
Set for release on April 8th, The Elephants of Mars marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+ year career.
This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel.
Pre-orders are available now and include a special limited digi-pack CD release featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album.
In addition, several coloured vinyl options will be available as well to pre-order including an orange, pink (D2C only) and purple version.
Pre-order here: https://joe-satriani.lnk.to/TheElephantsOfMars
The first single, 'Sahara,' has just been released, complete with Official Music Video directed by ZZ Satriani.
Set for release on April 8th, The Elephants of Mars marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+ year career.
This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel.
Pre-orders are available now and include a special limited digi-pack CD release featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album.
In addition, several coloured vinyl options will be available as well to pre-order including an orange, pink (D2C only) and purple version.
Pre-order here: https://joe-satriani.lnk.to/TheElephantsOfMars
The first single, 'Sahara,' has just been released, complete with Official Music Video directed by ZZ Satriani.
With pandemic forced time away from the road, Joe Satriani and his touring band found recording time, remotely, in separate areas of the world, during lockdown; the result is The Elephants of Mars.
The renowned guitarist challenged himself to create a "new standard” for instrumental guitar albums to be measured against, one which would work from "a new platform of his own design," as he terms it.
"I want to show people that an instrumental guitar album can contain far more creative and entertaining elements than I think people are using right now."
The Elephants of Mars truly represents the album that Joe Satriani hoped he could deliver with his band.
"We did everything. We tried the craziest ideas.
And we entertained every notion we had about turning something backwards, upside down, seeing what could happen."
With this new album Joe Satriani joins the eclectic and exciting roster of earMUSIC.
General Manager, Max Vaccaro remarked, "Some years ago, we were lucky to be the label chosen by Joe Satriani for the extremely fortunate Chickenfoot project. It was impossible not to notice and admire the dedication, the work ethic, and the monstrous talent in the recording studio and on stage.
It is with great joy and sense of responsibility that now, some years later, we welcome Joe for his first solo work with earMUSIC. We like to think this will be the first of many great albums to come."
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The renowned guitarist challenged himself to create a "new standard” for instrumental guitar albums to be measured against, one which would work from "a new platform of his own design," as he terms it.
"I want to show people that an instrumental guitar album can contain far more creative and entertaining elements than I think people are using right now."
The Elephants of Mars truly represents the album that Joe Satriani hoped he could deliver with his band.
"We did everything. We tried the craziest ideas.
And we entertained every notion we had about turning something backwards, upside down, seeing what could happen."
With this new album Joe Satriani joins the eclectic and exciting roster of earMUSIC.
General Manager, Max Vaccaro remarked, "Some years ago, we were lucky to be the label chosen by Joe Satriani for the extremely fortunate Chickenfoot project. It was impossible not to notice and admire the dedication, the work ethic, and the monstrous talent in the recording studio and on stage.
It is with great joy and sense of responsibility that now, some years later, we welcome Joe for his first solo work with earMUSIC. We like to think this will be the first of many great albums to come."
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Due to ongoing Covid restrictions rootsy, genre bending singer-guitarist Samantha Fish has rescheduled her upcoming UK tour for October; the rescheduling has also allowed for the addition of extra dates in Oxford (Academy 2), Glasgow (St Luke’s) and Southampton (The Brook).
Special guest at all shows are Wille & The Bandits.
All original tickets are still valid; tickets are available from www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets, www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets, www.samanthafish.com/tour and https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/samantha-fish-tickets/artist/1833264
"Once again due to the nature of the pandemic and the different restrictions imposed across Europe, I’ve reluctantly had to reschedule my February 2022 dates to October 2022. We’ve added three more shows in Oxford, Glasgow, and Southampton to the tour, so I’ll be able to play for even more of you. We’re working on the European dates, and I hope to have some news on those for you soon. In the meantime, stay safe, take care of yourselves as well as each other. See you in October.!" - Samantha Fish
The tour is in support of Samantha Fish’s latest album Faster, which was released by Rounder Records in September of last year.
The album includes the ear-catching single (and eye catching video 'Twisted Ambition.'
Special guest at all shows are Wille & The Bandits.
All original tickets are still valid; tickets are available from www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets, www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets, www.samanthafish.com/tour and https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/samantha-fish-tickets/artist/1833264
"Once again due to the nature of the pandemic and the different restrictions imposed across Europe, I’ve reluctantly had to reschedule my February 2022 dates to October 2022. We’ve added three more shows in Oxford, Glasgow, and Southampton to the tour, so I’ll be able to play for even more of you. We’re working on the European dates, and I hope to have some news on those for you soon. In the meantime, stay safe, take care of yourselves as well as each other. See you in October.!" - Samantha Fish
The tour is in support of Samantha Fish’s latest album Faster, which was released by Rounder Records in September of last year.
The album includes the ear-catching single (and eye catching video 'Twisted Ambition.'
Faster, the follow-up to 2019's acclaimed Kill or Be Kind, marks Samantha Fish's first collaboration with producer Martin Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga, Sting), who co-wrote eight of the album's twelve songs and helped the multi-dimensional artist strike out into further, new sonic territory.
Never doing the same album twice is very much part of Samantha Fish’s musical modus operandi; this is a powerful live performer who has released a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless spirit consistently taking new musical directions.
"I'm never going be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am; but it's all the blues for me. When Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in blues before. You've got to keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I have to be who I am and find my best voice."
Never doing the same album twice is very much part of Samantha Fish’s musical modus operandi; this is a powerful live performer who has released a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless spirit consistently taking new musical directions.
"I'm never going be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am; but it's all the blues for me. When Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in blues before. You've got to keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I have to be who I am and find my best voice."
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Roseanne Reid may hail from Scotland, but she’s a singer adding fresh new Americana talent to a genre becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
The Leith born Reid (daughter Craig Reid of Sottish legends The Proclaimers), will release her new single 'Hallucinate' (a cover of the Dua Lipa song) on 21st January.
Pre-order here: https://roseannereid.lnk.to/Hallucinate
A husky, haunting acoustic cover featuring Graham Coe on cello, 'Hallucinate' vocally underlines why Roseanne Reid has received comments such as "her soft vocal delivery and southern sway… suggest that she hails from Memphis" - Ken Walton, The Scotsman.
Elton John praised Roseanne Reid on his Rocket Hour, having been wowed by her debut album Trails, while Steve Earle describes her as "an outstanding songwriter." Earle also provided vocals on the song ‘Sweet Annie’ from Trails.
The Leith born Reid (daughter Craig Reid of Sottish legends The Proclaimers), will release her new single 'Hallucinate' (a cover of the Dua Lipa song) on 21st January.
Pre-order here: https://roseannereid.lnk.to/Hallucinate
A husky, haunting acoustic cover featuring Graham Coe on cello, 'Hallucinate' vocally underlines why Roseanne Reid has received comments such as "her soft vocal delivery and southern sway… suggest that she hails from Memphis" - Ken Walton, The Scotsman.
Elton John praised Roseanne Reid on his Rocket Hour, having been wowed by her debut album Trails, while Steve Earle describes her as "an outstanding songwriter." Earle also provided vocals on the song ‘Sweet Annie’ from Trails.
Roseanne Reid will undertake live dates as support to English folk-rock musician Teddy Thompson between 19th January and 3rd February.
TEDDY THOMPSON + ROSEANNE REID UK Tour dates
Jan 19: Storyhouse, Chester
Jan 20: The Fire Station, Sunderland
Jan 22: Arts Centre, Pocklington
Jan 23: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Jan 25: The Stables, Milton Keynes
Jan 26: Glee Club, Birmingham
Jan 27: Glee Club, Nottingham
Jan 28: Earth Theatre, London
Jan 29: Haymarket, Basingstoke
Jan 31: Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Feb 01: Richmond Theatre
Feb 02: St George’s, Bristol
Feb 03: Band On The Wall, Manchester
"Roseanne Reid has clearly made members of folk-rock royalty sit up and take notice with songs full of bluesy southern soulful stock." – Americana UK
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TEDDY THOMPSON + ROSEANNE REID UK Tour dates
Jan 19: Storyhouse, Chester
Jan 20: The Fire Station, Sunderland
Jan 22: Arts Centre, Pocklington
Jan 23: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Jan 25: The Stables, Milton Keynes
Jan 26: Glee Club, Birmingham
Jan 27: Glee Club, Nottingham
Jan 28: Earth Theatre, London
Jan 29: Haymarket, Basingstoke
Jan 31: Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Feb 01: Richmond Theatre
Feb 02: St George’s, Bristol
Feb 03: Band On The Wall, Manchester
"Roseanne Reid has clearly made members of folk-rock royalty sit up and take notice with songs full of bluesy southern soulful stock." – Americana UK
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The Damn Truth, the critically acclaimed psychedelic blues rock band from Montreal, have released a new single, 'Only Love.'
The single is accompanied by a colourful music video that matches the psychedelic 60s love-vibe of the song.
Produced by Bob Rock, 'Only Love' is taken from the band’s third studio album Now Or Nowhere, which was released last year. The single and album are available from: https://linktr.ee/thedamntruth
Says lead singer Lee-La Baum, "The lyric, ‘only love can keep us going,’ serves as a reminder that things during the pandemic are challenging, and hardships are everywhere, but if every day has a new morning and we consider every morning a new beginning, then why shouldn't love guide it?"
As regard the song and its creation Lee-La continues: "Only Love started out as our only ballad on the record, but Bob Rock had a slightly different vision. He basically sent us into the studio and said ‘Just give it a try, don't think, just play it. We'll know right away if there's something there’
We played the song at almost double the speed; it felt rushed and awkward but after laying down the take we filed into the control room and listened back. It was undeniable. There seemed to be magic to it now!"
The single is accompanied by a colourful music video that matches the psychedelic 60s love-vibe of the song.
Produced by Bob Rock, 'Only Love' is taken from the band’s third studio album Now Or Nowhere, which was released last year. The single and album are available from: https://linktr.ee/thedamntruth
Says lead singer Lee-La Baum, "The lyric, ‘only love can keep us going,’ serves as a reminder that things during the pandemic are challenging, and hardships are everywhere, but if every day has a new morning and we consider every morning a new beginning, then why shouldn't love guide it?"
As regard the song and its creation Lee-La continues: "Only Love started out as our only ballad on the record, but Bob Rock had a slightly different vision. He basically sent us into the studio and said ‘Just give it a try, don't think, just play it. We'll know right away if there's something there’
We played the song at almost double the speed; it felt rushed and awkward but after laying down the take we filed into the control room and listened back. It was undeniable. There seemed to be magic to it now!"
The Damn Truth will be supporting King King on various dates through in February; the band will also headline four of their own shows.
Tickets are available from www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/The-Damn-Truth.htm
"We’re looking forward to touring the UK,” continues Lee-la Baum. "Last time we played the UK was a one-night banger in London that left us wanting for more. We cannot wait to come back and hit the road in the UK!"
Tickets are available from www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/The-Damn-Truth.htm
"We’re looking forward to touring the UK,” continues Lee-la Baum. "Last time we played the UK was a one-night banger in London that left us wanting for more. We cannot wait to come back and hit the road in the UK!"
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Photo: Rob Blackham/ Blackham Images
Multi-award winning roots-blues-rock singer Elles Bailey has released a new single entitled 'The Game.'
It’s the fourth song to be released as s single/ taster from her eagerly awaited album Shining in the Half Light, released 25th February.
'The Game' follows in the successful footsteps of 'Cheats and Liars' (premiered on BBC Radio 2) and 'Sunshine City;' each became the most played track on Planet Rock radio for multiple weeks.
An upbeat, foot-tapping slice of southern-slanted blues rock, a slick riff and engaging rhythm back Elles Bailey's trademark smoky timbre vocals and powerful backing cries.
The result is a zesty and empowering number that highlights how Ms Bailey can transcend the genre lines between blues, roots and Americana.
Of the song’s birth, Elles Bailey says "I’ve been writing with Ashton Tucker and Will Edmunds independently for years now, but this was our first co-write all together.
And what a collaboration! The Game is one of my favourite tracks on the record. It’s full of swagger and the band are simply cooking on it!”
It’s the fourth song to be released as s single/ taster from her eagerly awaited album Shining in the Half Light, released 25th February.
'The Game' follows in the successful footsteps of 'Cheats and Liars' (premiered on BBC Radio 2) and 'Sunshine City;' each became the most played track on Planet Rock radio for multiple weeks.
An upbeat, foot-tapping slice of southern-slanted blues rock, a slick riff and engaging rhythm back Elles Bailey's trademark smoky timbre vocals and powerful backing cries.
The result is a zesty and empowering number that highlights how Ms Bailey can transcend the genre lines between blues, roots and Americana.
Of the song’s birth, Elles Bailey says "I’ve been writing with Ashton Tucker and Will Edmunds independently for years now, but this was our first co-write all together.
And what a collaboration! The Game is one of my favourite tracks on the record. It’s full of swagger and the band are simply cooking on it!”
Elles Bailey co-wrote every track on Shining in the Half Light, working with a rich array of collaborators.
The album was recorded in isolation in Devon, with her band Joe Wilkins (guitar), Jonny Henderson (keys), Matthew Waer (bass) and Matthew Jones (drums).
The album was produced by Dan Weller (best known for his long working relationship with Enter Shikari).
Planet Rock radio have included Shining in the Half Light in their albums to look forward to for 2022.
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The album was recorded in isolation in Devon, with her band Joe Wilkins (guitar), Jonny Henderson (keys), Matthew Waer (bass) and Matthew Jones (drums).
The album was produced by Dan Weller (best known for his long working relationship with Enter Shikari).
Planet Rock radio have included Shining in the Half Light in their albums to look forward to for 2022.
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British progressive rock luminaries Jethro Tull, led by founder Ian Anderson, will release The Zealot Gene, the band's first album of new material in over eighteen years, on 28th January on Inside Out Music.
Following the singles 'Shoshana Sleeping' and 'Sad City Sisters,' a third taster by way of the title track has now been released with accompanying animated video.
Of the track Ian Anderson comments "The Zealot Gene offers many allusions to the radical, politically-charged world of populism in leadership. As a song lyric, it sums up, for me, the divisive nature of societal relationships and the extreme views which fuel the fires of hate and prejudice, more so today perhaps, than at any time in history. Perhaps you think you know who I might have been thinking about here but, in reality, there are probably right now at least five prominent, dictatorial national figures who could fit the bill."
Following the singles 'Shoshana Sleeping' and 'Sad City Sisters,' a third taster by way of the title track has now been released with accompanying animated video.
Of the track Ian Anderson comments "The Zealot Gene offers many allusions to the radical, politically-charged world of populism in leadership. As a song lyric, it sums up, for me, the divisive nature of societal relationships and the extreme views which fuel the fires of hate and prejudice, more so today perhaps, than at any time in history. Perhaps you think you know who I might have been thinking about here but, in reality, there are probably right now at least five prominent, dictatorial national figures who could fit the bill."
A record that began to take shape as early as 2017, The Zealot Gene, in many ways, seeks to defy convention during a time when the business of being a touring & recording artist has never faced more uncertainties (Covid-19 and the pandemic ultimately ended the band’s touring plans and hopes of a 2020 release for the album).
Tull bandleader Ian Anderson holds no reservations about the role for which the mythos and themes of Biblical storytelling played in the lyrical content of the new album:
"While I have a spot of genuine fondness for the pomp and fairytale story-telling of the Holy Book, I still feel the need to question and draw sometimes unholy parallels from the text.
The good, the bad, and the downright ugly rear their heads throughout, but are punctuated with elements of love, respect, and tenderness."
You can watch the first part of several new interviews with Ian Anderson on the making of the album by clicking here
The Zealot Gene will be available in the following formats:
Special Edition Digipak CD; Gatefold 2LP+CD+LP-booklet; Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook; Limited Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook.
Both artbook editions feature a second CD of demos and initial ideas, extended liner notes and an interview with Ian Anderson undertaken by Tim Bowness (of No-Man)
The Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook comes on white vinyl and includes a 3rd LP with the rough demos.
It also includes a slipmat and a numbered art print.
Pre-order now here: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/TheZealotGene
The Zealot Gene track listing:
Mrs. Tibbets; Jacob's Tales; Mine Is The Mountain; The Zealot Gene; Shoshana Sleeping; Sad City Sisters; Barren Beth, Wild Desert John; The Betrayal Of Joshua Kynde; Where Did Saturday Go?; Three Loves, Three; In Brief Visitation; The Fisherman Of Ephesus.
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson - Flute, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals; Joe Parrish-James - Guitars; Florian Opahle - Guitars (album only); Scott Hammond - Drums; John O’Hara - Piano, keyboards, accordion; David Goodier - Bass guitar
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Tull bandleader Ian Anderson holds no reservations about the role for which the mythos and themes of Biblical storytelling played in the lyrical content of the new album:
"While I have a spot of genuine fondness for the pomp and fairytale story-telling of the Holy Book, I still feel the need to question and draw sometimes unholy parallels from the text.
The good, the bad, and the downright ugly rear their heads throughout, but are punctuated with elements of love, respect, and tenderness."
You can watch the first part of several new interviews with Ian Anderson on the making of the album by clicking here
The Zealot Gene will be available in the following formats:
Special Edition Digipak CD; Gatefold 2LP+CD+LP-booklet; Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook; Limited Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook.
Both artbook editions feature a second CD of demos and initial ideas, extended liner notes and an interview with Ian Anderson undertaken by Tim Bowness (of No-Man)
The Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook comes on white vinyl and includes a 3rd LP with the rough demos.
It also includes a slipmat and a numbered art print.
Pre-order now here: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/TheZealotGene
The Zealot Gene track listing:
Mrs. Tibbets; Jacob's Tales; Mine Is The Mountain; The Zealot Gene; Shoshana Sleeping; Sad City Sisters; Barren Beth, Wild Desert John; The Betrayal Of Joshua Kynde; Where Did Saturday Go?; Three Loves, Three; In Brief Visitation; The Fisherman Of Ephesus.
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson - Flute, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals; Joe Parrish-James - Guitars; Florian Opahle - Guitars (album only); Scott Hammond - Drums; John O’Hara - Piano, keyboards, accordion; David Goodier - Bass guitar
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UK melodic rock band DARE are set to return with their tenth studio album Road To Eden.
The album will be released by Legend Records on Friday 1st April.
You can pre-order the album on CD here: https://www.smarturl.it/dare2022
Or Digital, here: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/RoadToEden
The album is preceded by lead-off single 'Born In The Storm,' which will be released Friday 14th January.
You can pre-save the single at: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/BornintheStorm
Of the song, which opens the album, lead singer-songwriter Darren Wharton (ex-Thin Lizzy) says:
"It’s about that moment when someone discovers their passion for music. That spark, that inspiration inside that drives you on, and makes us hope and dream.
Music can lead us through dark times, through the storms of life we all sometimes face. In this crazy world we all live in, for many of us, music is our escape. It takes us to a place where the spirit resides. Out of the chaos a feeling is born. 'Where lost Angel's sing, in the night I can hear them call'."
The album will be released by Legend Records on Friday 1st April.
You can pre-order the album on CD here: https://www.smarturl.it/dare2022
Or Digital, here: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/RoadToEden
The album is preceded by lead-off single 'Born In The Storm,' which will be released Friday 14th January.
You can pre-save the single at: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/BornintheStorm
Of the song, which opens the album, lead singer-songwriter Darren Wharton (ex-Thin Lizzy) says:
"It’s about that moment when someone discovers their passion for music. That spark, that inspiration inside that drives you on, and makes us hope and dream.
Music can lead us through dark times, through the storms of life we all sometimes face. In this crazy world we all live in, for many of us, music is our escape. It takes us to a place where the spirit resides. Out of the chaos a feeling is born. 'Where lost Angel's sing, in the night I can hear them call'."
To support Road To Eden, DARE will be on the Road to Touring come October when they embark on twelve headline shows.
Planet Rock will start at 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 9am on Wednesday 12th January via www.planetrock.com
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 14th January via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Dare.htm and www.seetickets.com
Road To Eden follows DARE's critically acclaimed albums Sacred Ground (2016) and Out Of The Silence 2 (2018). Both albums reached Number #1 in the Amazon Classic Rock Charts in four countries; The DARE album catalogue has also received over 4 million streams on Spotify.
Road To Eden, produced by Darren Wharton, has a harder rock edge than previous albums, whilst still retaining the atmospheric sound and melodies that are part of the band’s sonic trademark.
"We wanted to write an album that translated well to live performance," says Darren.
"Road To Eden has some great anthems, energy and power. We can’t wait to play the new songs live!"
Planet Rock will start at 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 9am on Wednesday 12th January via www.planetrock.com
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 14th January via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Dare.htm and www.seetickets.com
Road To Eden follows DARE's critically acclaimed albums Sacred Ground (2016) and Out Of The Silence 2 (2018). Both albums reached Number #1 in the Amazon Classic Rock Charts in four countries; The DARE album catalogue has also received over 4 million streams on Spotify.
Road To Eden, produced by Darren Wharton, has a harder rock edge than previous albums, whilst still retaining the atmospheric sound and melodies that are part of the band’s sonic trademark.
"We wanted to write an album that translated well to live performance," says Darren.
"Road To Eden has some great anthems, energy and power. We can’t wait to play the new songs live!"
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Rootsy trio Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro & Sam Lewis have collaborated for the first time on their slow cooked & laid back self-titled album.
Reminiscent of an early American songbook Harley Kimbro Lewis, produced at Wow & Flutter Studios in East Nashville and recorded the old-fashioned way - writing songs in the morning and rolling the tape in the afternoon - highlights Daniel Kimbro’s Appalachia roots, Sam Lewis’ Nashville tones and Martin Harley’s travelling riverside blues.
From Knoxville to Nashville via Hertfordshire, this is acoustic & western Americana at is finest.
The first single from the album, 'Neighbors,' was released in November 2021.
Reminiscent of an early American songbook Harley Kimbro Lewis, produced at Wow & Flutter Studios in East Nashville and recorded the old-fashioned way - writing songs in the morning and rolling the tape in the afternoon - highlights Daniel Kimbro’s Appalachia roots, Sam Lewis’ Nashville tones and Martin Harley’s travelling riverside blues.
From Knoxville to Nashville via Hertfordshire, this is acoustic & western Americana at is finest.
The first single from the album, 'Neighbors,' was released in November 2021.
Martin Harley has been making blues & roots music and touring the world for over two decades, culminating in eight albums to date.
His blues travels have been both green and vast - his carbon neutral Blues Gone Green bicycle tour of the UK took place in 2011 and he participated in the World’s Highest Gig in the Himalayas.
His far flung adventures have included journeying across Mali in search of the roots of blues music, touring Northern India and Nepal on a vintage Royal Enfield and a year spent in his 1977 Holden station wagon in Australia.
He has also made notable appearances at Glastonbury, Royal Albert Hall, Union Chapel and countless international venues and festivals.
Raised on American Roots music in and around Appalachia, Daniel Kimbro is a double Grammy-nominated musician from Knoxville, Tennessee with numerous recording credits and touring appearances.
Splitting his time between Knoxville and Nashville, Kimbro currently tours with John Hiatt, the Jerry Douglas Band, the Earls of Leicester and the Transatlantic Sessions.
He has previously worked, recorded and toured with Martin Harley and appeared on stage with the likes of James Taylor, Alison Krauss and Sir Aly Bain.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to Chris Stapleton, who dubbed him "a modern Townes Van Zandt."
Lewis is often labelled with the word ‘soulful’ and a wide genre style where feel-good music meets vital social commentary. A decade worth of touring his studio efforts have captivated audiences around the world. His songs and stories are glued together with a unique stage banter developed from performing in numerous music halls, clubs, theatres, festivals and music cruises.
"This is a really special batch of songs we believe couldn’t have been penned and recorded independently - they required all three of us to create them together. We chose to shelve any kind of preciousness or ego and simply wrote what made us smile or even laugh at times. We truly believe anyone who listens with their heart and soul can feel the sincerity of our intentions." - Sam Lewis
Harley Kimbro Lewis will be released on February 22nd on CD, LP, Digital and Stream.
The album will be supported by a 16 date UK tour in March.
www.harleykimbrolewis.com
HARLEY KIMBRO LEWIS · MARCH 2022 UK TOUR
Sun 6th – Tring, The Court Theatre
Tue 8th – Cardiff, St. David’s Hall
Wed 9th – Bristol, St George's Bristol
Thu 10th – Bury, The Met
Fri 11th – Stamford, Stamford Arts Centre
Sat 12th – Otley, Otley Courthouse
Mon 14th – Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms
Tue 15th – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall Music Room
Wed 16th - Barton Upon Humber, The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall
Fri 18th – Shrewsbury, St Mary's Church
Sat 19th – Cambridge, Cambridge Junction
Tue 22nd – Shoreham, Ropetackle Arts Centre
Thu 24th – Teddington, Landmark Art Centre
Fri 25th – Truro, The Old Bakery
Sat 26th - Wimborne Minster, The Tivoli Theatre
Sun 27th – Portsmouth, The Wedgewood Rooms
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His blues travels have been both green and vast - his carbon neutral Blues Gone Green bicycle tour of the UK took place in 2011 and he participated in the World’s Highest Gig in the Himalayas.
His far flung adventures have included journeying across Mali in search of the roots of blues music, touring Northern India and Nepal on a vintage Royal Enfield and a year spent in his 1977 Holden station wagon in Australia.
He has also made notable appearances at Glastonbury, Royal Albert Hall, Union Chapel and countless international venues and festivals.
Raised on American Roots music in and around Appalachia, Daniel Kimbro is a double Grammy-nominated musician from Knoxville, Tennessee with numerous recording credits and touring appearances.
Splitting his time between Knoxville and Nashville, Kimbro currently tours with John Hiatt, the Jerry Douglas Band, the Earls of Leicester and the Transatlantic Sessions.
He has previously worked, recorded and toured with Martin Harley and appeared on stage with the likes of James Taylor, Alison Krauss and Sir Aly Bain.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to Chris Stapleton, who dubbed him "a modern Townes Van Zandt."
Lewis is often labelled with the word ‘soulful’ and a wide genre style where feel-good music meets vital social commentary. A decade worth of touring his studio efforts have captivated audiences around the world. His songs and stories are glued together with a unique stage banter developed from performing in numerous music halls, clubs, theatres, festivals and music cruises.
"This is a really special batch of songs we believe couldn’t have been penned and recorded independently - they required all three of us to create them together. We chose to shelve any kind of preciousness or ego and simply wrote what made us smile or even laugh at times. We truly believe anyone who listens with their heart and soul can feel the sincerity of our intentions." - Sam Lewis
Harley Kimbro Lewis will be released on February 22nd on CD, LP, Digital and Stream.
The album will be supported by a 16 date UK tour in March.
www.harleykimbrolewis.com
HARLEY KIMBRO LEWIS · MARCH 2022 UK TOUR
Sun 6th – Tring, The Court Theatre
Tue 8th – Cardiff, St. David’s Hall
Wed 9th – Bristol, St George's Bristol
Thu 10th – Bury, The Met
Fri 11th – Stamford, Stamford Arts Centre
Sat 12th – Otley, Otley Courthouse
Mon 14th – Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms
Tue 15th – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall Music Room
Wed 16th - Barton Upon Humber, The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall
Fri 18th – Shrewsbury, St Mary's Church
Sat 19th – Cambridge, Cambridge Junction
Tue 22nd – Shoreham, Ropetackle Arts Centre
Thu 24th – Teddington, Landmark Art Centre
Fri 25th – Truro, The Old Bakery
Sat 26th - Wimborne Minster, The Tivoli Theatre
Sun 27th – Portsmouth, The Wedgewood Rooms
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Legendary Texas musician Edgar Winter will release a tribute to his equally legendary and late brother, Johnny Winter, on April 15th.
The guitar-driven Brother Johnny features Edgar Winter alongside an array of nearly two dozen talented musicians who also knew, or were influenced by, Johhny Winter (Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather and Derek Trucks, to name but six).
The album features 17 tracks chosen by Edgar Winter and producer Ross Hogarth that represent, and honour, Johnny Winter’s legacy.
There’s also a personal brotherly tribute by way of two new songs penned by Edgar Winter.
Edgar Winter had been approached about a tribute album to his brother almost immediately after Johhny Winter passed away in July of 2014, but, devastated by the loss, the timing just wasn’t right for EW.
However, soon after, during the Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest (a tour the brothers were meant to do together with their respective bands), and an opening night EW set that closed with a dedication to Johnny Winter via 'Johnny B. Goode,' 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo' and 'Jumpin' Jack Flash,' the idea of a tribute album started to take shape.
Talk of such an album continued through the ensuing years until a meeting between Edgar Winter and Bruce Quarto (of Quarto Valley Records) brought it to fruition.
This album is preceded by the single 'Johnny B. Goode,' a song that remained a standard in Johnny Winter’s sets right up to the very end.
The single features vocals from Edgar Winter and Joe Walsh (with additional vocals from Phil X) while the famous guitar line and riff is by David Grissom, who cleverly and perfectly strikes a balance between Chuck Berry’s original riff and Johnny Winter’s wilder approach; the song also features Edgar Winter’s rock-house, boogie style piano and saxophone.
The guitar-driven Brother Johnny features Edgar Winter alongside an array of nearly two dozen talented musicians who also knew, or were influenced by, Johhny Winter (Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather and Derek Trucks, to name but six).
The album features 17 tracks chosen by Edgar Winter and producer Ross Hogarth that represent, and honour, Johnny Winter’s legacy.
There’s also a personal brotherly tribute by way of two new songs penned by Edgar Winter.
Edgar Winter had been approached about a tribute album to his brother almost immediately after Johhny Winter passed away in July of 2014, but, devastated by the loss, the timing just wasn’t right for EW.
However, soon after, during the Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest (a tour the brothers were meant to do together with their respective bands), and an opening night EW set that closed with a dedication to Johnny Winter via 'Johnny B. Goode,' 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo' and 'Jumpin' Jack Flash,' the idea of a tribute album started to take shape.
Talk of such an album continued through the ensuing years until a meeting between Edgar Winter and Bruce Quarto (of Quarto Valley Records) brought it to fruition.
This album is preceded by the single 'Johnny B. Goode,' a song that remained a standard in Johnny Winter’s sets right up to the very end.
The single features vocals from Edgar Winter and Joe Walsh (with additional vocals from Phil X) while the famous guitar line and riff is by David Grissom, who cleverly and perfectly strikes a balance between Chuck Berry’s original riff and Johnny Winter’s wilder approach; the song also features Edgar Winter’s rock-house, boogie style piano and saxophone.
'Johnny B. Goode' is a poignant and perfect choice as lead-off number to celebrate the life and musical times of JW, as Edgar Winter explains in the album’s liner notes:
"Our first big break came with this local talent contest called The Johnny Melody Contest… first prize was the chance to make your own record. I guess I was 11 or 12, and Johnny about 14 or 15. We had our first band called Johnny and the Jammers and the best song we knew was Johnny B. Goode. We entered, we went on, we played it, we won, and went on to make our first record (a song Johnny wrote called School Day Blues).
And, as they say, the rest is history."
Brother Johnny will be released on April 15th on Quarto Valley Records and available on CD, Digital and Vinyl.
You can stream the single at: https://smarturl.it/johnnybgoode
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"Our first big break came with this local talent contest called The Johnny Melody Contest… first prize was the chance to make your own record. I guess I was 11 or 12, and Johnny about 14 or 15. We had our first band called Johnny and the Jammers and the best song we knew was Johnny B. Goode. We entered, we went on, we played it, we won, and went on to make our first record (a song Johnny wrote called School Day Blues).
And, as they say, the rest is history."
Brother Johnny will be released on April 15th on Quarto Valley Records and available on CD, Digital and Vinyl.
You can stream the single at: https://smarturl.it/johnnybgoode
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Scottish Indie-pop-rockers Astrid will be performing four "Storm Sessions" dates in their homeland in February, with special guest Ewan MacFarlane.
The dates follow the upcoming release of a new single, 'Through the Darkness of Your Life.'
The song, featuring trademark Astrid harmonies over a trippy groove and occult inspired lyrics, is sure to become a favourite with the fans.
Alongside founding members Charlie Clark and William Campbell, the single was written with Paul Quinn (Teenage Fanclub/ Soup Dragons) on drums and James "Cliffy" Clifford (Cosmic Rough Riders) on bass (the latter now a full time member of Astrid).
'Through The Darkness Of Your Life' will be streaming on all services from 21st January; a limited run of 300 7" vinyl records will also be available exclusively through mail order, or at Astrid’s upcoming live dates.
The vinyl single will also feature 'Opposites Meet,' a live fan-favourite originally written by William Campbell back in 1999 during the recording sessions for their debut album, but has remained unfinished until now.
Astrid - Storm Sessions dates
(subject to then-current COVID regulations)
Aberdeen, The Blue Lamp – 8th February.
https://www.thebluelampaberdeen.com/event-details/astrid-the-storm-sessions-tour-with-special-guest-ewan-macfarlane
Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms – 11th February.
https://432p.seetickets.com/event/astrid/the-voodoo-rooms/2122483
Stirling, The Tolbooth – 12th February.
https://stirlingevents.org/tolbooth-event/astrid-support/
Inverness, Eden Court – 13th February.
https://eden-court.co.uk/event/astrid-the-storm-sessions-tour-with-special-guest-ewan-macfarlane
The dates follow the upcoming release of a new single, 'Through the Darkness of Your Life.'
The song, featuring trademark Astrid harmonies over a trippy groove and occult inspired lyrics, is sure to become a favourite with the fans.
Alongside founding members Charlie Clark and William Campbell, the single was written with Paul Quinn (Teenage Fanclub/ Soup Dragons) on drums and James "Cliffy" Clifford (Cosmic Rough Riders) on bass (the latter now a full time member of Astrid).
'Through The Darkness Of Your Life' will be streaming on all services from 21st January; a limited run of 300 7" vinyl records will also be available exclusively through mail order, or at Astrid’s upcoming live dates.
The vinyl single will also feature 'Opposites Meet,' a live fan-favourite originally written by William Campbell back in 1999 during the recording sessions for their debut album, but has remained unfinished until now.
Astrid - Storm Sessions dates
(subject to then-current COVID regulations)
Aberdeen, The Blue Lamp – 8th February.
https://www.thebluelampaberdeen.com/event-details/astrid-the-storm-sessions-tour-with-special-guest-ewan-macfarlane
Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms – 11th February.
https://432p.seetickets.com/event/astrid/the-voodoo-rooms/2122483
Stirling, The Tolbooth – 12th February.
https://stirlingevents.org/tolbooth-event/astrid-support/
Inverness, Eden Court – 13th February.
https://eden-court.co.uk/event/astrid-the-storm-sessions-tour-with-special-guest-ewan-macfarlane
Astrid, formed around Willie Campbell and Charlie Clark, have a history and background as interesting as their music (influenced by, among others, jangly Byrds-styled pop, garage & psychedelic pop, alt/ new wave and Scottish/ folk).
In the Scottish Hebrides in 1990 two young friends, Willie and Charlie, shared a fanaticism of comic books, movies and music. Soon after, the pair began to experiment with playing various instruments in barns, garages and sheds throughout the island; their only audience the flora, fauna and livestock of the Isle of Lewis.
Fast forward to the late 90s and the pair can be found in Glasgow with a rhythm section who shared their love of garage pop and harmonies; short-set gigs at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Nice & Sleazy’s and open stage performances at the Halt Bar soon followed.
Heard at one such gig by Stevie Jackson (Belle & Sebastian), they were invited to become support on the first UK Belle & Sebastian tour. It was on this tour, after a show at The Union Chapel in London, that Astrid met managers & founders of Fantastic Plastic Records, Darrin and Julie Robson.
Produced by Scottish Indie legend Edwyn Collins, Astrid’s debut album Strange Weather Lately went on to sell 10,000 copies in 1999; the band garnered support from the likes of John Peel and Steve Lamacq.
Astrid released nine singles, three albums and three EPs before disbanding in 2004; reforming some 15 years later the band released a new album Fall, Stand, Dance, which saw Astrid reunite with producer Edwyn Collins for the first time in over 20 years. With an acoustic EP (2020’s The Storm Sessions) bridging the gap, Astrid have now returned with 'Through The Darkness Of Your Life.'
www.astridmusic.net
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In the Scottish Hebrides in 1990 two young friends, Willie and Charlie, shared a fanaticism of comic books, movies and music. Soon after, the pair began to experiment with playing various instruments in barns, garages and sheds throughout the island; their only audience the flora, fauna and livestock of the Isle of Lewis.
Fast forward to the late 90s and the pair can be found in Glasgow with a rhythm section who shared their love of garage pop and harmonies; short-set gigs at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Nice & Sleazy’s and open stage performances at the Halt Bar soon followed.
Heard at one such gig by Stevie Jackson (Belle & Sebastian), they were invited to become support on the first UK Belle & Sebastian tour. It was on this tour, after a show at The Union Chapel in London, that Astrid met managers & founders of Fantastic Plastic Records, Darrin and Julie Robson.
Produced by Scottish Indie legend Edwyn Collins, Astrid’s debut album Strange Weather Lately went on to sell 10,000 copies in 1999; the band garnered support from the likes of John Peel and Steve Lamacq.
Astrid released nine singles, three albums and three EPs before disbanding in 2004; reforming some 15 years later the band released a new album Fall, Stand, Dance, which saw Astrid reunite with producer Edwyn Collins for the first time in over 20 years. With an acoustic EP (2020’s The Storm Sessions) bridging the gap, Astrid have now returned with 'Through The Darkness Of Your Life.'
www.astridmusic.net
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Highly regarded guitarist Simon McBride will return to live performance at the end of February and through March for 13 Trio dates spanning the UK and Ireland.
Tour dates (also below) and ticket links at: https://www.simonmcbride.net/tour
Says the acclaimed six-stringer: "After such a long time off, I’m ready and all fired up to perform again doing the one thing I love. It’s going to be great to be back on the road again with two great musicians and my good friends, Dave Marks and Marty McCloskey… these two are an unstoppable force of nature when it comes to delivering a show. Get ready for the fireworks!"
Simon McBride's new single 'The Fighter' is available now – click here for all digital & download platforms.
Tour dates (also below) and ticket links at: https://www.simonmcbride.net/tour
Says the acclaimed six-stringer: "After such a long time off, I’m ready and all fired up to perform again doing the one thing I love. It’s going to be great to be back on the road again with two great musicians and my good friends, Dave Marks and Marty McCloskey… these two are an unstoppable force of nature when it comes to delivering a show. Get ready for the fireworks!"
Simon McBride's new single 'The Fighter' is available now – click here for all digital & download platforms.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Simon McBride (Snakecharmer, Ian Gillan, Don Airey) recently signed to Europe’s leading rock label, Ear Music; his guitar skills ("among the best blues-rock players anywhere in the world" - Guitarist Magazine) have made him a go-to player on the blues rock scene; he’s admired among fellow professionals and endorsed by some of the biggest brands, including PRS Guitars.
Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now fully-fledged blues-rock virtuoso, Simon McBride has toured with Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and Grammy nominee Derek Trucks.
In 1994 he was recruited by the Belfast-based pioneering metal band Sweet Savage, when they reformed without founding guitarist Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard), touring extensively and recording two albums.
He also toured for six years with Andrew Strong, who made his name in the 1991 cult film The Commitments.
Simon McBride’s long-awaited new album is set for release in 2022 on Ear Music.
Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now fully-fledged blues-rock virtuoso, Simon McBride has toured with Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and Grammy nominee Derek Trucks.
In 1994 he was recruited by the Belfast-based pioneering metal band Sweet Savage, when they reformed without founding guitarist Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard), touring extensively and recording two albums.
He also toured for six years with Andrew Strong, who made his name in the 1991 cult film The Commitments.
Simon McBride’s long-awaited new album is set for release in 2022 on Ear Music.
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Nazareth are one of the first classic rock attractions to confirm not one but three gigs for January and, hopefully, a happier New Year of gigging than most of 2021 could offer (current/ future pandemic protocols willing).
Alongside their headline slot at the Giants of Rock Festival in Minehead (Friday 21st Jan. to Monday 24th Jan; other headliners include King King, FM and Ten Years After) the Raz-Ama-Naz’rs are due to play The Old Fire Station, Carlisle the week before, on Jan. 15th, and a show at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Jan. 22nd.
The Scottish rockers, anchored by co-founder and ever-present Pete Agnew (bass, backing vocals) and long-time band members Jimmy Murrison (guitars) and Lee Agnew (drums), were joined by vocalist Carl Sentance (Don Airey, Krokus, Persian Risk) in 2015.
Sentance made his recorded debut with Nazareth on the band’s 50th anniversary album Tattooed On My Brain, released on Frontiers Records in 2018.
Nazareth are one of the first classic rock attractions to confirm not one but three gigs for January and, hopefully, a happier New Year of gigging than most of 2021 could offer (current/ future pandemic protocols willing).
Alongside their headline slot at the Giants of Rock Festival in Minehead (Friday 21st Jan. to Monday 24th Jan; other headliners include King King, FM and Ten Years After) the Raz-Ama-Naz’rs are due to play The Old Fire Station, Carlisle the week before, on Jan. 15th, and a show at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Jan. 22nd.
The Scottish rockers, anchored by co-founder and ever-present Pete Agnew (bass, backing vocals) and long-time band members Jimmy Murrison (guitars) and Lee Agnew (drums), were joined by vocalist Carl Sentance (Don Airey, Krokus, Persian Risk) in 2015.
Sentance made his recorded debut with Nazareth on the band’s 50th anniversary album Tattooed On My Brain, released on Frontiers Records in 2018.
"In Carl Sentance Nazareth have someone that can take the band forward… Nazareth are here to continue."
- Simon Dunkerley, Get Ready To Rock! (Steelhouse Festival)
"This feels like a new lease of life for the band and the gamble has paid off."
- Mark Lacey, PowerPlay magazine
A new album from Nazareth is in the works.
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- Simon Dunkerley, Get Ready To Rock! (Steelhouse Festival)
"This feels like a new lease of life for the band and the gamble has paid off."
- Mark Lacey, PowerPlay magazine
A new album from Nazareth is in the works.
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Glasgow’s well-loved rock sons GUN have released a brand new, acoustically re-tooled version of their 1989 hit 'Better Days.'
The song, known as 'Better Days 2021,' is taken from their upcoming eighth studio album The Calton Songs, which will be released in March.
Using the lockdown period to record at Morsecode Studios, the new rendition of their debut single is part of an album of re-recorded classic tracks from the band’s catalogue, performed acoustically and given a brand new lease of life.
The song, known as 'Better Days 2021,' is taken from their upcoming eighth studio album The Calton Songs, which will be released in March.
Using the lockdown period to record at Morsecode Studios, the new rendition of their debut single is part of an album of re-recorded classic tracks from the band’s catalogue, performed acoustically and given a brand new lease of life.
Originally released in 1989, 'Better Days' was the song that announced GUN to the world; it has been their call-to-arms anthem ever since.
'Better Days 2021' adds a fresh dynamic to song, including backing vocals from legendary singer Beverley Skeete, who has worked with The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd amongst others.
To coincide with and promote the album, GUN will be touring the UK through March & April.
Full tour dates can be found at: https://www.gunofficial.co.uk/tour
Formed in 1987 in Scotland by Giuliano Gizzi, the band have achieved three UK Top 20 albums and eight UK Top 40 singles, including their evergreen cover of Cameo’s 'Word Up,' which reached the UK Top 10 and charted all over Europe.
GUN frontman Dante Gizzi says "We’re excited to put the past year behind us and play again to the finest fans in the world when we go again next March. We’ve got a new album ready to go and we’re eager to play it for you guys. It’s been a very difficult and indeed scary time, but we can promise Better Days ahead!"
GUN: Dante Gizzi (vocals); Giuliano Gizzi & Tommy Gentry (guitars); Paul McManus (drums); Andy Carr (bass)
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'Better Days 2021' adds a fresh dynamic to song, including backing vocals from legendary singer Beverley Skeete, who has worked with The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd amongst others.
To coincide with and promote the album, GUN will be touring the UK through March & April.
Full tour dates can be found at: https://www.gunofficial.co.uk/tour
Formed in 1987 in Scotland by Giuliano Gizzi, the band have achieved three UK Top 20 albums and eight UK Top 40 singles, including their evergreen cover of Cameo’s 'Word Up,' which reached the UK Top 10 and charted all over Europe.
GUN frontman Dante Gizzi says "We’re excited to put the past year behind us and play again to the finest fans in the world when we go again next March. We’ve got a new album ready to go and we’re eager to play it for you guys. It’s been a very difficult and indeed scary time, but we can promise Better Days ahead!"
GUN: Dante Gizzi (vocals); Giuliano Gizzi & Tommy Gentry (guitars); Paul McManus (drums); Andy Carr (bass)
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Alternative progressives Trope have released a new single from highly praised debut album Eleutheromania.
'Planes' showcases a more delicate and eerie offering from the band; it features subtle time changes between the reflective, looping guitar verses and crunchier, riff based choruses.
The 'Planes' video was filmed in three countries due to the band being separated in the pandemic-restricted times. Singer Diana Studenberg, guitarist Joe Ciccia and drummer Sasha Siegel were filmed in Toronto; guitarist Moonhead was filmed in Sofia; bassist Todd Demma was filmed in Los Angeles; all edited seamlessly into one space.
Of the song, Diana Studenberg says "it’s about trying to carve out, and stay, in a creative space and getting constantly torn away from it by reality; it’s also about fiercely clinging to an ideology whilst failing to acknowledge that person standing right in front of you. Overlooking the human clinging to our planes… 'you should have seen it then'."
'Planes' showcases a more delicate and eerie offering from the band; it features subtle time changes between the reflective, looping guitar verses and crunchier, riff based choruses.
The 'Planes' video was filmed in three countries due to the band being separated in the pandemic-restricted times. Singer Diana Studenberg, guitarist Joe Ciccia and drummer Sasha Siegel were filmed in Toronto; guitarist Moonhead was filmed in Sofia; bassist Todd Demma was filmed in Los Angeles; all edited seamlessly into one space.
Of the song, Diana Studenberg says "it’s about trying to carve out, and stay, in a creative space and getting constantly torn away from it by reality; it’s also about fiercely clinging to an ideology whilst failing to acknowledge that person standing right in front of you. Overlooking the human clinging to our planes… 'you should have seen it then'."
Citing influences including Incubus, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and Peter Gabriel, Trope have played shows at such legendary venues as LA’s Whisky a Go Go and Viper Room.
They also managed to play over 50 dates in 2021 at clubs and festivals in Europe, including headline slots at festivals in Romania and Bulgaria.
Debut album Eleutheromania features 10 tracks including the band’s atmospheric and edgy cover of the Tears For Fears classic 'Shout;' the album was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel, Muse) and mastered by Ted Jensen (Dave Mathews Band, Alice In Chains).
Trope will be performing through Canada & America through May/ June 2022, opening for the 25-date upcoming Symphony X and Haken North American tour.
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They also managed to play over 50 dates in 2021 at clubs and festivals in Europe, including headline slots at festivals in Romania and Bulgaria.
Debut album Eleutheromania features 10 tracks including the band’s atmospheric and edgy cover of the Tears For Fears classic 'Shout;' the album was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel, Muse) and mastered by Ted Jensen (Dave Mathews Band, Alice In Chains).
Trope will be performing through Canada & America through May/ June 2022, opening for the 25-date upcoming Symphony X and Haken North American tour.
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Staffordshire based, award winning hard rock quartet The Howling Tides recently released a new single entitled 'White Crow.'
The high-energy blues-rock number carries not just a lighter shaded dynamic mid-song but a lyric, as the band confirm, "about someone getting older and dealing with the challenges of life that come with that, while still living to the full and refusing to be held back. The journey of the song captures that defiance and maverick approach."
The high-energy blues-rock number carries not just a lighter shaded dynamic mid-song but a lyric, as the band confirm, "about someone getting older and dealing with the challenges of life that come with that, while still living to the full and refusing to be held back. The journey of the song captures that defiance and maverick approach."
The Howling Tides have built their rep and momentum with some strong releases, an award (this year’s Young Blood Award from HRH VI) and high-profile festival successes including Steelhouse, Planet Rockstock, Rock and Blues and, most recently, Bloodstock, who commented that "The Howling Tides are a ferocious live act who have more in common with The Almighty and The Wildhearts than the young new wave of Classic rock scene… a breath of fresh air to an industry overpopulated with bands that all tend to sound the same."
"The Howling Tides are one of those unique bands that when they come along remind us why we fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll, and why we still are." – Ricky Warwick
The Howling Tides are:
Rob Baynes (lead vocals/ guitar); Hayden Kirk (guitar/ backing vocals); Adam Brewell (bass/ backing vocals); Steven "Herbie" Herbert (drums).
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"The Howling Tides are one of those unique bands that when they come along remind us why we fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll, and why we still are." – Ricky Warwick
The Howling Tides are:
Rob Baynes (lead vocals/ guitar); Hayden Kirk (guitar/ backing vocals); Adam Brewell (bass/ backing vocals); Steven "Herbie" Herbert (drums).
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After two unfortunate call-offs/ postponements due to the current COVID pandemic, Aussie good-time hard rockers MASSIVE have announced UK Tour dates for July and August, including festival appearances at Just Push Play, Nozfest and Stonedead (the Friday night party).
The tour marks the tenth anniversary of MASSIVE’s first ever shows; to celebrate the band will be playing tracks from all three albums plus tracks from their upcoming, fourth studio release, due in 2022.
The the first track to be released from the album, 'Rise,' was featured on the recent New Wave Of Classic Rock Volume 1 compilation.
The tour marks the tenth anniversary of MASSIVE’s first ever shows; to celebrate the band will be playing tracks from all three albums plus tracks from their upcoming, fourth studio release, due in 2022.
The the first track to be released from the album, 'Rise,' was featured on the recent New Wave Of Classic Rock Volume 1 compilation.
"Two years of stop-start announcements and postponements from the pandemic, where some people would just throw in the towel, we’re coming back hungrier than ever" says frontman Brad Marr, continuing: "It’s not easy to dedicate an entire decade of your life to one thing but here we are drinking beers and smashing ears; we can’t wait to play some rock ‘n’ roll for everyone, again that will never change!"
Tickets from the previous postponed tour will remain valid. Limited tickets remain for most shows.
Click here for tickets: https://www.massiveoz.com/on-tour
July 30 - Just Push Play - Bury St Edmunds
July 31 - Brickmakers - Norwich
Aug 2 - Salutation Inn - Nottingham
Aug 3 - Gullivers - Manchester
Aug 4 - Trillians - Newcastle
Aug 5 - Ivory Blacks - Glasgow
Aug 6 - Corporation - Sheffield
Aug 7 - Waterloo - Blackpool
Aug 10 - Fuel - Cardiff
Aug 11 - Hope N Ruin - Brighton
Aug 12 - Cavern - Exeter
Aug 13 - Nozfest - Southampton
Aug 26 - Stonedead Festival - Newark
Aug 28 - Black Heart - London
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Tickets from the previous postponed tour will remain valid. Limited tickets remain for most shows.
Click here for tickets: https://www.massiveoz.com/on-tour
July 30 - Just Push Play - Bury St Edmunds
July 31 - Brickmakers - Norwich
Aug 2 - Salutation Inn - Nottingham
Aug 3 - Gullivers - Manchester
Aug 4 - Trillians - Newcastle
Aug 5 - Ivory Blacks - Glasgow
Aug 6 - Corporation - Sheffield
Aug 7 - Waterloo - Blackpool
Aug 10 - Fuel - Cardiff
Aug 11 - Hope N Ruin - Brighton
Aug 12 - Cavern - Exeter
Aug 13 - Nozfest - Southampton
Aug 26 - Stonedead Festival - Newark
Aug 28 - Black Heart - London
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Critically acclaimed US blues rock guitarist Eric Gales will be touring the UK in March and April.
Special guest on all shows is British blues rock guitarist Danny Bryant (hailed as the UK's national blues treasure, Bryant recently released his twelfth studio album The Rage To Survive).
Tickets for all dates are available from www.thegigcartel.com
The tour follows on from, and will support, the release of Eric Gales’ forthcoming album Crown, which was produced by Joe Bonamassa.
Crown should also act as the career defining album that allows Eric Gales to takes his rightful place at the head of the blues-rock table; on the record Gales opens up like never before, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of sobriety and unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism.
The album will be released on Provogue on 28th January 2022 and is available to pre-order here:
https://www.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/eric-gales
The lead-off single from the album, 'I Want My Crown,' is a funky groover featuring two heavyweights of the six-string vying for that kingly award, while Eric Gales sings about finally getting his due but also admitting his self-sabotaging past.
Special guest on all shows is British blues rock guitarist Danny Bryant (hailed as the UK's national blues treasure, Bryant recently released his twelfth studio album The Rage To Survive).
Tickets for all dates are available from www.thegigcartel.com
The tour follows on from, and will support, the release of Eric Gales’ forthcoming album Crown, which was produced by Joe Bonamassa.
Crown should also act as the career defining album that allows Eric Gales to takes his rightful place at the head of the blues-rock table; on the record Gales opens up like never before, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of sobriety and unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism.
The album will be released on Provogue on 28th January 2022 and is available to pre-order here:
https://www.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/eric-gales
The lead-off single from the album, 'I Want My Crown,' is a funky groover featuring two heavyweights of the six-string vying for that kingly award, while Eric Gales sings about finally getting his due but also admitting his self-sabotaging past.
Since 1991 the Memphis-born Eric Gales has blazed a path reinvigorating the blues with true virtuosity and rock swagger. A child prodigy with bottomless talent and fierce determination, at just 16 years-old he released his debut album, The Eric Gales Band, on Elektra Records.
Across the ensuing decades and eighteen albums Gales has earned high praise from the likes of Joe Bonamassa ("one of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world"), Carlos Santana ("he is absolutely incredible"), Dave Navarro and Mark Tremonti.
But it’s not been all smooth, blues water sailing; Eric Gales has battled drink and drug issues and in 2009 spent time in jail for drugs & weapon possession.
Gales proudly tells his story every night before every show and now, over five years sober, is creating some of the best music he has ever made - 2017 album, Middle of the Road, reached #1 on the iTunes Blues chart and #4 on the Billboard Blues chart; it also made Classic Rock Magazine and Total Guitar albums of the year.
2019 album The Bookends, written over a nine-month period, featured three-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award winning vocalist B. Slade on two songs, 'Something’s Gotta Give' and bonus track 'Pedal to the Metal.'
Across the ensuing decades and eighteen albums Gales has earned high praise from the likes of Joe Bonamassa ("one of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world"), Carlos Santana ("he is absolutely incredible"), Dave Navarro and Mark Tremonti.
But it’s not been all smooth, blues water sailing; Eric Gales has battled drink and drug issues and in 2009 spent time in jail for drugs & weapon possession.
Gales proudly tells his story every night before every show and now, over five years sober, is creating some of the best music he has ever made - 2017 album, Middle of the Road, reached #1 on the iTunes Blues chart and #4 on the Billboard Blues chart; it also made Classic Rock Magazine and Total Guitar albums of the year.
2019 album The Bookends, written over a nine-month period, featured three-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award winning vocalist B. Slade on two songs, 'Something’s Gotta Give' and bonus track 'Pedal to the Metal.'
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Photo by David Clay
Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour ever, Steve Hackett has announced his Genesis Revisited : Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour for 2022.
The tour will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.
Tickets are available from 10am on Friday 10th December via myticket.co.uk
"I think Foxtrot was a terrific achievement for Genesis at that time," says Steve Hackett; "I think there is not one weak track on the album; they all have their strong points.
We were a young, struggling band at that time. By the time we were doing Foxtrot, the band was becoming more ambitious. Foxtrot is a must for fans of the early Genesis work.
Fifty years ago? It doesn’t feel like those ideas are fifty years old because it was-genre defining, rather than following trends. It still sounds current, now."
Foxtrot was critically acclaimed and became the first Genesis album to make the UK album charts.
The first track, the sci-fi influenced 'Watcher of the Skies,' became a fan favourite while the album’s highlight, the 23-minute 'Supper’s Ready,' remains a concert favourite (a feature of Hackett’s recent Second’s Out tour).
Steve Hackett was lead writer of 'Can-Utility and the Coastliners,' featuring some particularly strong musical ideas; he also contributed his classically-inspired solo piece, 'Horizons,' in a perhaps unexpected form…
"The original version was a rough mix but there was something about it. A rough monitor mix can have things that something more considered won’t necessarily possess. I liked the sound of the rough mix, so we went with that!"
The tour will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.
Tickets are available from 10am on Friday 10th December via myticket.co.uk
"I think Foxtrot was a terrific achievement for Genesis at that time," says Steve Hackett; "I think there is not one weak track on the album; they all have their strong points.
We were a young, struggling band at that time. By the time we were doing Foxtrot, the band was becoming more ambitious. Foxtrot is a must for fans of the early Genesis work.
Fifty years ago? It doesn’t feel like those ideas are fifty years old because it was-genre defining, rather than following trends. It still sounds current, now."
Foxtrot was critically acclaimed and became the first Genesis album to make the UK album charts.
The first track, the sci-fi influenced 'Watcher of the Skies,' became a fan favourite while the album’s highlight, the 23-minute 'Supper’s Ready,' remains a concert favourite (a feature of Hackett’s recent Second’s Out tour).
Steve Hackett was lead writer of 'Can-Utility and the Coastliners,' featuring some particularly strong musical ideas; he also contributed his classically-inspired solo piece, 'Horizons,' in a perhaps unexpected form…
"The original version was a rough mix but there was something about it. A rough monitor mix can have things that something more considered won’t necessarily possess. I liked the sound of the rough mix, so we went with that!"
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Following the recent release of The NeverEnding Show: Live In The Netherlands, comes another excellent Alan Parsons Live Project offering, this time in performance with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
One Note Symphony: Live In Tel Aviv will be released on 11th February on 2CD+DVD, Blu-ray, 3xLP and digital formats. You can pre-order the album at: orcd.co/parsonstelaviv
Of the fully orchestrated show, Alan Parsons says "It’s a rare treat to perform with an orchestra, so I asked the team who filmed our shows in the Netherlands and produced the video for our recent The NeverEnding Show to join us and film this performance as well.
As luck would have it, they agreed to make the trip to Tel Aviv and hired a fantastic crew of local cameramen and technicians. We are all very proud of the final result."
One Note Symphony: Live In Tel Aviv will be released on 11th February on 2CD+DVD, Blu-ray, 3xLP and digital formats. You can pre-order the album at: orcd.co/parsonstelaviv
Of the fully orchestrated show, Alan Parsons says "It’s a rare treat to perform with an orchestra, so I asked the team who filmed our shows in the Netherlands and produced the video for our recent The NeverEnding Show to join us and film this performance as well.
As luck would have it, they agreed to make the trip to Tel Aviv and hired a fantastic crew of local cameramen and technicians. We are all very proud of the final result."
Photo by Simon Lowery
Of the performance, Alan Parsons continues: "Whenever I have an opportunity to play with an orchestra, I always try to incorporate songs into the set list that we wouldn't otherwise be able to perform live, such as the epic ‘Silence and I’ from the Eye In the Sky album.
We also took advantage of this opportunity to play ‘The Sorcerer's Apprentice’ from our latest studio album, which is a new version of the well-known classical piece that appeared in the movie Fantasia.
To be given the honour of performing with one of the greatest orchestras in the world was a fantastic experience."
The career of Alan Parsons began at the age of 18 when he earned his first credit on the Beatles album Abbey Road.
He soon became a respected studio engineer, working with the likes of Paul McCartney, John Miles, The Hollies, Al Stewart and Pink Floyd (working on the latter’s 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of The Moon allowed him to experiment with many of the most advanced recording techniques of the time, showcasing his forward thinking approach).
In 1975, he formed The Alan Parsons Project along with Eric Woolfson. The Project consisted of a group of studio musicians and vocalists that often involved members of the bands Pilot and Ambrosia, both of whom Parsons had produced.
The Alan Parsons Project released ten studio albums before ceasing at the end of the 1980s.
Parsons subsequently released four albums under his own name that often featured musicians from the Project releases.
In 1994, he started touring regularly as The Alan Parsons Live Project and in 2019 returned with The Secret, his first studio album in 15 years.
Alan Parsons has received ten Grammy Award nominations for his work and in 2007 was nominated for Best Surround Sound Album for his A Valid Path release. He was awarded an OBE in June 2021.
We also took advantage of this opportunity to play ‘The Sorcerer's Apprentice’ from our latest studio album, which is a new version of the well-known classical piece that appeared in the movie Fantasia.
To be given the honour of performing with one of the greatest orchestras in the world was a fantastic experience."
The career of Alan Parsons began at the age of 18 when he earned his first credit on the Beatles album Abbey Road.
He soon became a respected studio engineer, working with the likes of Paul McCartney, John Miles, The Hollies, Al Stewart and Pink Floyd (working on the latter’s 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of The Moon allowed him to experiment with many of the most advanced recording techniques of the time, showcasing his forward thinking approach).
In 1975, he formed The Alan Parsons Project along with Eric Woolfson. The Project consisted of a group of studio musicians and vocalists that often involved members of the bands Pilot and Ambrosia, both of whom Parsons had produced.
The Alan Parsons Project released ten studio albums before ceasing at the end of the 1980s.
Parsons subsequently released four albums under his own name that often featured musicians from the Project releases.
In 1994, he started touring regularly as The Alan Parsons Live Project and in 2019 returned with The Secret, his first studio album in 15 years.
Alan Parsons has received ten Grammy Award nominations for his work and in 2007 was nominated for Best Surround Sound Album for his A Valid Path release. He was awarded an OBE in June 2021.
One Note Symphony : Live in Tel Aviv Track listing:
One Note Symphony; Damned If I Do; Don't Answer Me; Time; Breakdown/The Raven; Miracle* (DVD/Blu-ray only); Luciferama; Silence And I; I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You; Don't Let It Show; The Sorcerer's Apprentice; Standing On Higher Ground; As Lights Fall;
I Can't Get There From Here; Prime Time; Sirius/Eye In The Sky; Old And Wise; (The System Of) Dr. Tarr And Professor Fether; Games People Play
Alan Parsons - vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, keys
P.J. Olsson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Todd Cooper - vocals, sax, recorder, acoustic guitar, percussion
Jeff Kollman - guitars, vocals
Tom Brooks - keys, vocals, orchestral arranger and conductor
Dan Tracey - guitars, vocals
Guy Erez - bass, vocals
Danny Thompson - drums, vocals
Jordan Asher Huffman- guest vocals
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
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One Note Symphony; Damned If I Do; Don't Answer Me; Time; Breakdown/The Raven; Miracle* (DVD/Blu-ray only); Luciferama; Silence And I; I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You; Don't Let It Show; The Sorcerer's Apprentice; Standing On Higher Ground; As Lights Fall;
I Can't Get There From Here; Prime Time; Sirius/Eye In The Sky; Old And Wise; (The System Of) Dr. Tarr And Professor Fether; Games People Play
Alan Parsons - vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, keys
P.J. Olsson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Todd Cooper - vocals, sax, recorder, acoustic guitar, percussion
Jeff Kollman - guitars, vocals
Tom Brooks - keys, vocals, orchestral arranger and conductor
Dan Tracey - guitars, vocals
Guy Erez - bass, vocals
Danny Thompson - drums, vocals
Jordan Asher Huffman- guest vocals
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
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Multi-disciplined singer-songwriter-guitarist Adam Norsworthy has released a new single from his forthcoming solo album Infinite Hotel.
Entitled 'Bridges to The Moon,' the song is a pacey slice of melodic, space-age storytelling rock, featuring top-tier talent from the UK blues rock scene: Wayne Proctor (drums, production, mixing), Oli Brown (bass) and Bennett Holland (keys). The aforementioned also play on the album.
Bridges To the Moon, which also opens the album, sets the scene of an apocalyptic future in which humanity must leave Earth and find new worlds to settle upon - a concept that gave inspiration for the album's title.
“I wanted something that really motored along to open the album, but I didn't want the lyric to be corny, like a lot of fast songs are. In some ways, this is very much an eco-rock song — it touches on not only environmental issues, but people's dissatisfaction with the leaders who make crucial decisions about the health of our planet.
But at the end of the day, I'm no preacher about this sort of thing; nor would I want to be — my priority is to write a song that kicks and rocks, and if it has a more interesting lyrical aspect, then great!”
Entitled 'Bridges to The Moon,' the song is a pacey slice of melodic, space-age storytelling rock, featuring top-tier talent from the UK blues rock scene: Wayne Proctor (drums, production, mixing), Oli Brown (bass) and Bennett Holland (keys). The aforementioned also play on the album.
Bridges To the Moon, which also opens the album, sets the scene of an apocalyptic future in which humanity must leave Earth and find new worlds to settle upon - a concept that gave inspiration for the album's title.
“I wanted something that really motored along to open the album, but I didn't want the lyric to be corny, like a lot of fast songs are. In some ways, this is very much an eco-rock song — it touches on not only environmental issues, but people's dissatisfaction with the leaders who make crucial decisions about the health of our planet.
But at the end of the day, I'm no preacher about this sort of thing; nor would I want to be — my priority is to write a song that kicks and rocks, and if it has a more interesting lyrical aspect, then great!”
Adam Norsworthy is well-established on the UK blues-rock scene.
He’s the frontman, guitarist, and primary songwriter of four-time British Blues Award nominees The Mustangs and guitarist & songwriter in The Milk Men, whose latest album ‘Deliverance’, enjoyed Top 40 chart success.
He has also built a reputation as a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter solo artist - his 2016 album ‘Rainbird’ was hailed as singer-songwriter album of the year by a number of music websites.
Fourth solo album ‘Infinite Hotel,’ due to be released on 4th March, blends rock, blues, pop & folk.
Lyrically it explores themes of love, loss, mortality, the environment, the human drive to explore the cosmos and to find not only meaning to life, but new worlds as homes (as lyrically highlighted on the new single).
“There are such big themes on this album that it needed a big sound, and we have got that,” says Adam Norsworthy, “but it still boils down to the essential essence of a voice, a story and a guitar: critically, the intimacy is still there amidst the huge soundscapes of the songs.”
Bridges to the Moon
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0LPr8dq0XTUCDP7vjWm6tD?si=vOqIs6mMQguKleTaHpqwmA
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MVDZL5W/ref=sr_1_2
Website: www.adamnorsworthy.co.uk
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He’s the frontman, guitarist, and primary songwriter of four-time British Blues Award nominees The Mustangs and guitarist & songwriter in The Milk Men, whose latest album ‘Deliverance’, enjoyed Top 40 chart success.
He has also built a reputation as a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter solo artist - his 2016 album ‘Rainbird’ was hailed as singer-songwriter album of the year by a number of music websites.
Fourth solo album ‘Infinite Hotel,’ due to be released on 4th March, blends rock, blues, pop & folk.
Lyrically it explores themes of love, loss, mortality, the environment, the human drive to explore the cosmos and to find not only meaning to life, but new worlds as homes (as lyrically highlighted on the new single).
“There are such big themes on this album that it needed a big sound, and we have got that,” says Adam Norsworthy, “but it still boils down to the essential essence of a voice, a story and a guitar: critically, the intimacy is still there amidst the huge soundscapes of the songs.”
Bridges to the Moon
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0LPr8dq0XTUCDP7vjWm6tD?si=vOqIs6mMQguKleTaHpqwmA
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MVDZL5W/ref=sr_1_2
Website: www.adamnorsworthy.co.uk
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New and upcoming Indian hard rock band Girish And The Chronicles will release their new album Hail To The Heroes on 11th February 2022 on Frontiers Music.
A new single from the album, 'Primeval Desire,' is available now; the album also includes previous single 'Lovers’ Train' (featured further below).
A new single from the album, 'Primeval Desire,' is available now; the album also includes previous single 'Lovers’ Train' (featured further below).
Of the forthcoming album band front man Girish Pradhan stated it would have “all the musical elements we love to hear in our day to day lives, which revolves around good old Rock 'n Roll, from the Sunset Strip to NWOBHM and more!”|
GATC have certainly delivered on that promise. Hail To The Heroes, the band's third album, is a NWOBHM meets 80s rock-metal step beyond 2020 predecessor Rock The Highway.
Pradhan continues: "We are a hard rock, melodic rock and heavy metal band. We like making the kind of music that we grew up listening to, which revolves around the '80s.
However, we do also like to include a song or two that may have a very different vibe, which could be in the form of a progressive song or maybe a riff that has a bit of ‘India’ in it.
All in all, we think of it as a rollercoaster ride and we should not stop ourselves from exploring more, albeit without losing the essence of what we truly love."
GATC have certainly delivered on that promise. Hail To The Heroes, the band's third album, is a NWOBHM meets 80s rock-metal step beyond 2020 predecessor Rock The Highway.
Pradhan continues: "We are a hard rock, melodic rock and heavy metal band. We like making the kind of music that we grew up listening to, which revolves around the '80s.
However, we do also like to include a song or two that may have a very different vibe, which could be in the form of a progressive song or maybe a riff that has a bit of ‘India’ in it.
All in all, we think of it as a rollercoaster ride and we should not stop ourselves from exploring more, albeit without losing the essence of what we truly love."
Founded in 2009 in the city of Gangtok in Sikkim (northeast India), and now based in Bangalore in the southern state of Karnataka, GATC have been credited by many for bringing a classic hard rock culture back to India. Girish Pradhan is also part of the international metal group Firstborne and has previously toured in the UK and mainland Europe with other side projects.
Girish And The Chronicles
Girish Pradhan - vocals, rhythm guitar; Yogesh Pradhan - bass, keys, production; Suraz Sun - lead guitar; Nagen Nags - drums
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Girish And The Chronicles
Girish Pradhan - vocals, rhythm guitar; Yogesh Pradhan - bass, keys, production; Suraz Sun - lead guitar; Nagen Nags - drums
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Guitarist Steve Vai will release his new album, Inviolate, on Favored Nations/ Mascot Label Group on January 28th 2022 (CD & Digital).
A Vinyl edition will follow on March 18th 2022.
The acclaimed guitarist’s s newest and tenth solo album is
a nine-song opus that again pushes the boundaries of instrumental guitar music – this time around, Steve Vai invented not just a new guitar, but also a new guitar-playing technique.
The instrument you see on the album cover is 100% real and called the Hydra; it features on the album's mesmeric opener, 'Teeth of the Hydra.'\
Built in conjunction with the designers at Hoshino and based on a "steampunk motif" idea of Steve Vai's, the Hydra is literally a beast of an instrument – a one bodied, two headstocked, three necked creature.
You can check out a taster of the new album via the song 'Little Pretty,' which has just been released.
A Vinyl edition will follow on March 18th 2022.
The acclaimed guitarist’s s newest and tenth solo album is
a nine-song opus that again pushes the boundaries of instrumental guitar music – this time around, Steve Vai invented not just a new guitar, but also a new guitar-playing technique.
The instrument you see on the album cover is 100% real and called the Hydra; it features on the album's mesmeric opener, 'Teeth of the Hydra.'\
Built in conjunction with the designers at Hoshino and based on a "steampunk motif" idea of Steve Vai's, the Hydra is literally a beast of an instrument – a one bodied, two headstocked, three necked creature.
You can check out a taster of the new album via the song 'Little Pretty,' which has just been released.
Over the course of a more than 40-year career, Steve Vai has routinely transformed what would appear to be outrageously impossible into something very possible... and still also pretty outrageous.
From his days as Frank Zappa's "stunt guitar" player to his more recent expansive and exploratory solo work, Vai has continually challenged notions of traditional guitar playing and composition – and on more than one occasion even reimagined the very instrument itself.
Pre-order Inviolate here: https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/steve-vai
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From his days as Frank Zappa's "stunt guitar" player to his more recent expansive and exploratory solo work, Vai has continually challenged notions of traditional guitar playing and composition – and on more than one occasion even reimagined the very instrument itself.
Pre-order Inviolate here: https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/steve-vai
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Veteran UK hard melodic rockers Praying Mantis will release their twelfth, and latest, studio album Katharsis on Frontiers Records on 28th January 2022.
As a taster, the opening track from the album, 'Cry For the Nations,' has been released as a single with accompanying video.
As a taster, the opening track from the album, 'Cry For the Nations,' has been released as a single with accompanying video.
Katharsis is the third consecutive Praying Mantis album to feature the same line-up; front man & vocalist John "Jaycee" Cuijpers and drummer Hans in’t Zandt continue to cement their place in the band's ongoing legacy alongside founding members Tino & Chris Troy, and guitarist Andy Burgess, who has been with the band since 2008.
Formed by brothers Tino and Chris Troy in 1973, Praying Mantis spearheaded the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) movement alongside the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Saxon.
While they did not enjoy the same dizzying heights of success as some of their contemporaries, they became one of the most influential bands in that scene by gradually evolving into a more melodic, hard rock style.
Katharsis – released 28th January 2022
Pre-order link: orcd.co/katharsis
Track Listing: Cry For The Nations; Closer To Heaven; Ain’t No Rock ‘N’ Roll In Heaven; Non Omnis Moriar; Long Time Coming; Sacrifice; Wheels In Motion; Masquerade; Find Our Way Back Home; Don’t Call Us Now; The Devil Never Changes
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Formed by brothers Tino and Chris Troy in 1973, Praying Mantis spearheaded the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) movement alongside the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Saxon.
While they did not enjoy the same dizzying heights of success as some of their contemporaries, they became one of the most influential bands in that scene by gradually evolving into a more melodic, hard rock style.
Katharsis – released 28th January 2022
Pre-order link: orcd.co/katharsis
Track Listing: Cry For The Nations; Closer To Heaven; Ain’t No Rock ‘N’ Roll In Heaven; Non Omnis Moriar; Long Time Coming; Sacrifice; Wheels In Motion; Masquerade; Find Our Way Back Home; Don’t Call Us Now; The Devil Never Changes
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Fast rising South Yorkshire rock-metal quintet Dead Romantic will be on the road in February 2022 for their highly anticipated UK tour.
The eight dates take in Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Chester, London, Birmingham, Newport and Bournemouth (see tour poster below for venues and dates).
"We cannot wait to get out on the road. The online response to the singles so far has been insane; we can’t wait to smash them out live and feel the vibes from the fans across the UK!" enthuses band frontman Dan Taylor.
With a blend of contemporary metal, hard melodic rock and pop hooks, Dead Romantic exploded onto the scene with debut single ‘Yesterday’ which amassed over 1.5 million YouTube views and over a quarter of a million streams on Spotify (the band also garnered a Top 10 placing on Kerrang! TV and Top 20 on Kerrang! Radio).
Second and third singles ‘Kissed With a Lie’ and ‘Fight Me’ continued the trend, generating over 4.5 million views and half a million Spotify streams combined.
A fourth single, 'Waste of Who I Am,' has now been released.
The eight dates take in Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Chester, London, Birmingham, Newport and Bournemouth (see tour poster below for venues and dates).
"We cannot wait to get out on the road. The online response to the singles so far has been insane; we can’t wait to smash them out live and feel the vibes from the fans across the UK!" enthuses band frontman Dan Taylor.
With a blend of contemporary metal, hard melodic rock and pop hooks, Dead Romantic exploded onto the scene with debut single ‘Yesterday’ which amassed over 1.5 million YouTube views and over a quarter of a million streams on Spotify (the band also garnered a Top 10 placing on Kerrang! TV and Top 20 on Kerrang! Radio).
Second and third singles ‘Kissed With a Lie’ and ‘Fight Me’ continued the trend, generating over 4.5 million views and half a million Spotify streams combined.
A fourth single, 'Waste of Who I Am,' has now been released.
Expressing a sound that draws from the heaviest riffs to radio pop sensibilities, the band – Dan Taylor (lead vocals), Chris Horrocks (bass), Sam Stoddard (keys), Tim Dale (drums) and multi-platinum record producer Mike Krompass (lead guitar) – deliver a sonic melting pot reminiscent of such acts as 30 Seconds to Mars, Bring Me The Horizon, Foo Fighters, Bad Flower and Architects.
The band's forthcoming album Voices, which will be released in 2022, was produced by Mike Krompass and mastered by Tim Turan (Bullet For My Valentine, Bring Me the Horizon).
It also features collaborations with Zakk Cervini (Yungblud, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) and Emmy winner & six-time Grammy nominated songwriter Steve Diamond (Orianthi, Eric Clapton).
Tickets: https://deadromantic.com/tour
The band's forthcoming album Voices, which will be released in 2022, was produced by Mike Krompass and mastered by Tim Turan (Bullet For My Valentine, Bring Me the Horizon).
It also features collaborations with Zakk Cervini (Yungblud, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) and Emmy winner & six-time Grammy nominated songwriter Steve Diamond (Orianthi, Eric Clapton).
Tickets: https://deadromantic.com/tour
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London based rock-blues singer-guitarist Jack J Hutchinson has announced his February 2022 UK tour to coincide with the release of his forthcoming new album The Hammer Falls, which will be released on February 4th via Eyesore Merch (available for pre order now on CD, Vinyl and bundles).
The album, and first date of the tour, are both highlights for Jack J Hutchinson: "The new album is the heaviest music I have ever written" says the musician; "It's full of big riffs and choruses that are perfect for massive crowds. And London is a special place for me as it is where I really developed my career as a musician; to launch the record at O2 Islington, upon the eve of its release, will be really special."
The Hammer Falls is preceded by 'Straight to Hell,' the second single to be released from the album.
The album, and first date of the tour, are both highlights for Jack J Hutchinson: "The new album is the heaviest music I have ever written" says the musician; "It's full of big riffs and choruses that are perfect for massive crowds. And London is a special place for me as it is where I really developed my career as a musician; to launch the record at O2 Islington, upon the eve of its release, will be really special."
The Hammer Falls is preceded by 'Straight to Hell,' the second single to be released from the album.
The heavily guitar-driven new album was co- produced by Josh Norton-Cox, recorded at Momentum Studios, Devon and mixed by Josiah J Manning (Inglorious, Kris Barras Band, Moriaty, Wille and The Bandits). Mastering was handled by the Grammy award winning Stardelta (Noel Gallagher).
Explaining the single and its album opening status, Jack J Hutchinson says "I’ve always been obsessed with Hammer Horror and Amicus Productions films and wanted to channel that into a song. Some of the lyrics reference films like Dr Terror’s House of Horrors and The Vault Of Horror.
It’s a bit tongue in cheek, which I’m probably not known for, but it was a lot of fun to write and record!"
As regards the new album, Hutchinson continues: "We’ve thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this record. It’s a step up from my previous albums both in terms of songwriting and production.
It’s also my most personal record to date, but it touches on wider themes such as mortality and loss which affect us all. It’s hard hitting, rammed with heavy riffs and guitar solos, but with lyrics and melodies that will hopefully touch and move people. It’s a banger!"
Jack J Hutchinson UK Tour February 2022
February 3 - O2 Islington, London
February 4 - Corporation, Sheffield
February 9 - Nightrain, Bradford
February 10 - Bullingdon, Oxford
February 11 - Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow
February 22 - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
March 6 - Planet Rock Winter's End
March 18 - The Patriot, Crumlin
Click here to buy tickets for the O2 Islington Album Launch
Tickets for all other dates via: https://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com/2021/12/01/2022-uk-tour-dates/
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Explaining the single and its album opening status, Jack J Hutchinson says "I’ve always been obsessed with Hammer Horror and Amicus Productions films and wanted to channel that into a song. Some of the lyrics reference films like Dr Terror’s House of Horrors and The Vault Of Horror.
It’s a bit tongue in cheek, which I’m probably not known for, but it was a lot of fun to write and record!"
As regards the new album, Hutchinson continues: "We’ve thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this record. It’s a step up from my previous albums both in terms of songwriting and production.
It’s also my most personal record to date, but it touches on wider themes such as mortality and loss which affect us all. It’s hard hitting, rammed with heavy riffs and guitar solos, but with lyrics and melodies that will hopefully touch and move people. It’s a banger!"
Jack J Hutchinson UK Tour February 2022
February 3 - O2 Islington, London
February 4 - Corporation, Sheffield
February 9 - Nightrain, Bradford
February 10 - Bullingdon, Oxford
February 11 - Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow
February 22 - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
March 6 - Planet Rock Winter's End
March 18 - The Patriot, Crumlin
Click here to buy tickets for the O2 Islington Album Launch
Tickets for all other dates via: https://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com/2021/12/01/2022-uk-tour-dates/
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The legendary Vanilla Fudge have issued another re-worked Led Zeppelin classic, their remastered version of Ramble On.
The band also recently released Immigrant Song and Rock and Roll. All three tracks come from the soon to be released album Vanilla Zeppelin.
A great ode to one of the best bands of all time, by one of the most respected covers bands of all time, this is Zeppelin done "Fudge" style; the band add their own slant to Ramble On including some amazing organ interludes.
The band also recently released Immigrant Song and Rock and Roll. All three tracks come from the soon to be released album Vanilla Zeppelin.
A great ode to one of the best bands of all time, by one of the most respected covers bands of all time, this is Zeppelin done "Fudge" style; the band add their own slant to Ramble On including some amazing organ interludes.
Vanilla Fudge was one of the first American groups to infuse psychedelia into heavy rock sound to create “psychedelic symphonic rock” an eclectic genre which would, among its many off shoots, eventually morph into heavy metal.
Although, at first, the band did not record original material, they were best known for their dramatic heavy, slowed-down arrangements of contemporary pop songs which they developed into works of epic proportion, most notably through their heavy-rocking, trippy and psychedelic version of The Supremes 'You Keep Me Hangin' On.'
Vanilla Fudge Official Website: www.vanillafudge.com
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Although, at first, the band did not record original material, they were best known for their dramatic heavy, slowed-down arrangements of contemporary pop songs which they developed into works of epic proportion, most notably through their heavy-rocking, trippy and psychedelic version of The Supremes 'You Keep Me Hangin' On.'
Vanilla Fudge Official Website: www.vanillafudge.com
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Award-winning South African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky will release his new, and tenth, studio album Shelter of Bones via Virgin Music Label and Artist Services on 25th February.
The album is available to pre-order from: https://DanPatlansky.lnk.to/ShelterofBonesSo
Dan Patlansky will also make a welcome return to British shores when he undertakes a 10-date UK tour in March & April 2022 in support of Shelter Of Bones; Patlansky's last tour across the UK was in promotion of his excellent Perfection Kills album in 2018.
Special guest on all shows (except at The Deaf Institute, Manchester) is American singer-songwriter and Brian May guitar protégé Arielle (see tour poster further below).
In anticipation of the new album, a lead-off single, 'Hounds Loose,' has now been released.
You can stream/ download the single from https://DanPatlansky.lnk.to/HoundsLooseSo
The album is available to pre-order from: https://DanPatlansky.lnk.to/ShelterofBonesSo
Dan Patlansky will also make a welcome return to British shores when he undertakes a 10-date UK tour in March & April 2022 in support of Shelter Of Bones; Patlansky's last tour across the UK was in promotion of his excellent Perfection Kills album in 2018.
Special guest on all shows (except at The Deaf Institute, Manchester) is American singer-songwriter and Brian May guitar protégé Arielle (see tour poster further below).
In anticipation of the new album, a lead-off single, 'Hounds Loose,' has now been released.
You can stream/ download the single from https://DanPatlansky.lnk.to/HoundsLooseSo
Shelter of Bones was recorded over a three-year period from 2019-2021, making for a very interesting musical journey.
"The pandemic allowed me to take my time, and really think about how I want the songs to come across," reflects Patlansky, continuing: "I tried to keep the sound from past albums that I’ve become known for in my arrangements and song writing, but definitely took some different turns along the way. I’ve always seen a record as a time capsule of where an artist is in a particular time of their lives.
"My goal is always to try make a record that I would want to listen to; I’m very happy and proud of this album and produced it myself because I wanted a very particular sound. On three of the tracks, I enlisted a good friend and ex-keyboard player from Hamburg, Tom Gatza, who brought a fresh feel to these songs, especially the two ballads.
"Shelter of Bones is an accurate representation of who I am currently as an artist, which is a modern twist on what I love most, the Blues."
On Shelter Of Bones Dan Patlansky played only one guitar, his newest, a Masterbuilt Jason Smith Fender Strat.
"It’s a replica of my three Strats I’ve played for years; the neck of the '62, the body of the '64 and the colour of the partocaster. It’s the best sounding guitar I’ve ever owned and I’m looking forward to playing it when I tour the UK in 2022!"
Dan Patlansky’s 2018 album Perfection Kills was the follow up to the critically acclaimed Introvertigo, which was voted #1 Blues Rock Album in 2016 by Blues Rock Review.
Tickets for the 2022 UK shows are on sale now via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Dan-Patlansky.htm and www.danpatlansky.com/shows
"The pandemic allowed me to take my time, and really think about how I want the songs to come across," reflects Patlansky, continuing: "I tried to keep the sound from past albums that I’ve become known for in my arrangements and song writing, but definitely took some different turns along the way. I’ve always seen a record as a time capsule of where an artist is in a particular time of their lives.
"My goal is always to try make a record that I would want to listen to; I’m very happy and proud of this album and produced it myself because I wanted a very particular sound. On three of the tracks, I enlisted a good friend and ex-keyboard player from Hamburg, Tom Gatza, who brought a fresh feel to these songs, especially the two ballads.
"Shelter of Bones is an accurate representation of who I am currently as an artist, which is a modern twist on what I love most, the Blues."
On Shelter Of Bones Dan Patlansky played only one guitar, his newest, a Masterbuilt Jason Smith Fender Strat.
"It’s a replica of my three Strats I’ve played for years; the neck of the '62, the body of the '64 and the colour of the partocaster. It’s the best sounding guitar I’ve ever owned and I’m looking forward to playing it when I tour the UK in 2022!"
Dan Patlansky’s 2018 album Perfection Kills was the follow up to the critically acclaimed Introvertigo, which was voted #1 Blues Rock Album in 2016 by Blues Rock Review.
Tickets for the 2022 UK shows are on sale now via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Dan-Patlansky.htm and www.danpatlansky.com/shows
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The Wilson Brothers, a new trio featuring the talents of Ash, Wilson, Phil Wilson and Roger Wilson Inniss, are about to bring exciting & contemporary 'World's Gone Crazy' rock & roll (that flirts with psychedelic blues) to the party.
Brothers Ash (guitars, vocals) & Phil Wilson (drums, backing vox) have considerable musical experience playing alongside the notable likes of Sari Schorr, Scott Mckeon, Sean Webster, Jesse Davey and Well Hung Heart.
Ash & Phil are joined by their six-string bass brother Roger Wilson Inniss, whose own background includes artists such as Chaka Khan, Mike Taylor, Errol Brown and Joanne Shaw Taylor.
Brothers Ash (guitars, vocals) & Phil Wilson (drums, backing vox) have considerable musical experience playing alongside the notable likes of Sari Schorr, Scott Mckeon, Sean Webster, Jesse Davey and Well Hung Heart.
Ash & Phil are joined by their six-string bass brother Roger Wilson Inniss, whose own background includes artists such as Chaka Khan, Mike Taylor, Errol Brown and Joanne Shaw Taylor.
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Photo by Brian Arris
John Lodge, bassist, songwriter and co-vocalist of the legendary Moody Blues (and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with The Moodies), will release a new live album entitled The Royal Affair and After in January.
The album encompasses the songs that John Lodge describes as being the soundtrack to his life and the continuation of his deeply-felt quest to "keep the Moody Blues music alive."
The album, primarily recorded in Las Vegas on the multi-band Royal Affair Tour, with additional tracks recorded on subsequent US dates, can be pre-ordered here:
https://www.johnlodge.com/the-royal-affair-and-after
During the summer of 2019 John Lodge was part of The Royal Affair Tour with YES, Carl Palmer, Arthur Brown and ASIA; it also doubled as a unique opportunity for Lodge to bring his show to both long established fans and to those new to the Moody Blues.
The Royal Affair and After comprises many of the Moodies hits penned by John Lodge, including classics such as 'Gemini Dream,' 'Isn’t Life Strange' and 'Steppin’ in a Slide Zone' plus the wonderful and celebratory 'Saved by the Music' from the 1975 Justin Hayward & John Lodge album, Blue Jays).
Also included is a tribute to John's dear friend, the late Ray Thomas ('Legend of a Mind'), a new recording of the poem 'Late Lament' by Moody Blues drummer, the late Graeme Edge (specially re-recorded by Edge for John Lodge) and a tribute to Mike Pinder in the shape of Pinder’s 'Sunset' (the new version captures the mystical tone of Pinder’s original).
Jon Davison of YES also appears on the album; he joins the band on lead vocals for the iconic 'Nights in White Satin' and features on encore number 'Ride My See-Saw,' the video of which you can view below.
Of that classic Moodies number, John Lodge says "The song is really about growing up. You are taught things at school, and given tools, but then you grow up and go into the world. Then it's up to you to discover for yourself what's really happening. Ride My See-Saw is about how life is full of highs and lows, you can't ride the wave forever... and the secret to me is to find balance to keep the glass half full... something I've thought a lot about over the last eighteen months."
The album encompasses the songs that John Lodge describes as being the soundtrack to his life and the continuation of his deeply-felt quest to "keep the Moody Blues music alive."
The album, primarily recorded in Las Vegas on the multi-band Royal Affair Tour, with additional tracks recorded on subsequent US dates, can be pre-ordered here:
https://www.johnlodge.com/the-royal-affair-and-after
During the summer of 2019 John Lodge was part of The Royal Affair Tour with YES, Carl Palmer, Arthur Brown and ASIA; it also doubled as a unique opportunity for Lodge to bring his show to both long established fans and to those new to the Moody Blues.
The Royal Affair and After comprises many of the Moodies hits penned by John Lodge, including classics such as 'Gemini Dream,' 'Isn’t Life Strange' and 'Steppin’ in a Slide Zone' plus the wonderful and celebratory 'Saved by the Music' from the 1975 Justin Hayward & John Lodge album, Blue Jays).
Also included is a tribute to John's dear friend, the late Ray Thomas ('Legend of a Mind'), a new recording of the poem 'Late Lament' by Moody Blues drummer, the late Graeme Edge (specially re-recorded by Edge for John Lodge) and a tribute to Mike Pinder in the shape of Pinder’s 'Sunset' (the new version captures the mystical tone of Pinder’s original).
Jon Davison of YES also appears on the album; he joins the band on lead vocals for the iconic 'Nights in White Satin' and features on encore number 'Ride My See-Saw,' the video of which you can view below.
Of that classic Moodies number, John Lodge says "The song is really about growing up. You are taught things at school, and given tools, but then you grow up and go into the world. Then it's up to you to discover for yourself what's really happening. Ride My See-Saw is about how life is full of highs and lows, you can't ride the wave forever... and the secret to me is to find balance to keep the glass half full... something I've thought a lot about over the last eighteen months."
With The Moody Blues no longer touring, John Lodge is passionate about "Keeping the Moody Blues Music Alive."
John Lodge and his 10,000 Light Years band (named from his 2015 solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago) provide a unique opportunity to continue to experience the magic of the Moody Blues.
Further touring is being planned for 2022 with a number of US dates already confirmed for March.
Check here for continually updated details: https://www.johnlodge.com/tour
The Royal Affair and After.
Released January 14th on CD and Digital with a limited edition Blue Vinyl edition tbc.
Track listing (all formats):
Steppin’ in a Slide Zone; Saved by the Music; Legend of a Mind; Sunset; Late Lament (with Graeme Edge); Nights in White Satin (with Jon Davison); Gemini Dream; Isn’t Life Strange; I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band); Ride My See-Saw (with Jon Davison)
John Lodge & The 10,000 Light Years Band:
John Lodge (lead vocals, bass); Alan Hewitt (music director, Keyboards); Billy Ashbaugh (drums); Duffy King (guitars); Jason Charboneau (cello)
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John Lodge and his 10,000 Light Years band (named from his 2015 solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago) provide a unique opportunity to continue to experience the magic of the Moody Blues.
Further touring is being planned for 2022 with a number of US dates already confirmed for March.
Check here for continually updated details: https://www.johnlodge.com/tour
The Royal Affair and After.
Released January 14th on CD and Digital with a limited edition Blue Vinyl edition tbc.
Track listing (all formats):
Steppin’ in a Slide Zone; Saved by the Music; Legend of a Mind; Sunset; Late Lament (with Graeme Edge); Nights in White Satin (with Jon Davison); Gemini Dream; Isn’t Life Strange; I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band); Ride My See-Saw (with Jon Davison)
John Lodge & The 10,000 Light Years Band:
John Lodge (lead vocals, bass); Alan Hewitt (music director, Keyboards); Billy Ashbaugh (drums); Duffy King (guitars); Jason Charboneau (cello)
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Photo by Kevin McCollum
The pandemic and associated lockdowns may have curtailed live gigs but it hasn’t stopped many an artist getting on with recording or adding further strings to their bows – or in the case of Scottish musician Ali Ferguson, his guitar.
An ambient focussed composer (atmospheric and melodic Gilmour-esque soundscapes mix with spoken word, samples and electronica), Ali Ferguson is also known for his touring and recording time with fellow Scot, singer Ray Wilson (Stiltskin, Genesis/Calling All Stations), 80s hitmakers Red Box and Scottish folk legend legend Dougie Maclean.
More recently Ali Ferguson stepped in as a radio guest-host when he presented a couple of episodes of The Prog Show on Radio Mix 106.
Even better news for fans of Ali Ferguson and his music was the recent announcement that the recording of all the tracks that will make up the Edinburgh based artist’s third solo album, The Contemplative Power Of Water, have now been completed.
Ferguson is now running a Crowdfunding campaign to allow fans to contribute and help pay for the costs of mixing (which will be undertaken by Graeme Hughes, who superbly mixed Ferguson’s previous album, A Sequence Of Moments), mastering, artwork & CD production.
You can hear Ali Ferguson talk about the album, the Crowdfunder campaign and some of the packages & perks available, on the video below.
An ambient focussed composer (atmospheric and melodic Gilmour-esque soundscapes mix with spoken word, samples and electronica), Ali Ferguson is also known for his touring and recording time with fellow Scot, singer Ray Wilson (Stiltskin, Genesis/Calling All Stations), 80s hitmakers Red Box and Scottish folk legend legend Dougie Maclean.
More recently Ali Ferguson stepped in as a radio guest-host when he presented a couple of episodes of The Prog Show on Radio Mix 106.
Even better news for fans of Ali Ferguson and his music was the recent announcement that the recording of all the tracks that will make up the Edinburgh based artist’s third solo album, The Contemplative Power Of Water, have now been completed.
Ferguson is now running a Crowdfunding campaign to allow fans to contribute and help pay for the costs of mixing (which will be undertaken by Graeme Hughes, who superbly mixed Ferguson’s previous album, A Sequence Of Moments), mastering, artwork & CD production.
You can hear Ali Ferguson talk about the album, the Crowdfunder campaign and some of the packages & perks available, on the video below.
The Contemplative Power Of Water Crowdfunding campaign link:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ali-ferguson-new-studio-album--2#/
Check out and/ or purchase Ali Ferguson’s previous albums and other songs on his bandcamp page: https://aliferguson.bandcamp.com/music
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ali-ferguson-new-studio-album--2#/
Check out and/ or purchase Ali Ferguson’s previous albums and other songs on his bandcamp page: https://aliferguson.bandcamp.com/music
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Howard Jones will undertake a 13-date Acoustic Trio UK tour in October.
The tour will start at The Forum in Bath on 14th October and end in New Brighton at the Floral Pavilion on 30th October (see tour poster further below).
The tour, which will showcase a stripped-down trip through Howard Jones’ colourful 30-year music career (including a rare and intimate opportunity for the audience to hear first-hand about the inspiration behind the songs), will feature Jones on electric piano, guitarist Robin Boult (Roger Daltrey, Dave Stewart, Fish) and Nick Beggs (Steven Wilson, Steve Hackett, Kajagoogoo, Belinda Carlisle, John Paul Jones) on chapman stick.
Tickets are on sale now at www.thegigcartel.com
Tickets are priced £27.50, £30.00 and £100 VIP.
The latter allows the ticket purchaser to pick the best available seats in the theatre, have a meet and greet* prior to the performance with Howard Jones and a signed souvenir package.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets allocated to each show, so booking early is advised.
(*Subject to government guidance on social contact).
The tour will start at The Forum in Bath on 14th October and end in New Brighton at the Floral Pavilion on 30th October (see tour poster further below).
The tour, which will showcase a stripped-down trip through Howard Jones’ colourful 30-year music career (including a rare and intimate opportunity for the audience to hear first-hand about the inspiration behind the songs), will feature Jones on electric piano, guitarist Robin Boult (Roger Daltrey, Dave Stewart, Fish) and Nick Beggs (Steven Wilson, Steve Hackett, Kajagoogoo, Belinda Carlisle, John Paul Jones) on chapman stick.
Tickets are on sale now at www.thegigcartel.com
Tickets are priced £27.50, £30.00 and £100 VIP.
The latter allows the ticket purchaser to pick the best available seats in the theatre, have a meet and greet* prior to the performance with Howard Jones and a signed souvenir package.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets allocated to each show, so booking early is advised.
(*Subject to government guidance on social contact).
Hailed by many as an electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past three decades, playing live in several configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up.
"I am really excited about the trio tour we have planned for 2022," says Howard Jones.
"Nick and Robin are dear friends and world class musicians and I love performing with them. After touring the trio in America, I thought the time was right for us to bring the fun of this acoustic show back home. I will play a range of songs from the HoJo canon including the hits old and new as well as some deep cuts and fan favourites."
Howard Jones, who has sold over eight million albums worldwide, burst upon the music scene in 1983 with his song-writing and pioneering synthesized pop.
His first two albums Human’s Lib and Dream into Action were worldwide hits; Human’s Lib, a #1 chart success in 1984 in the UK, featured the hits 'New Song' and 'What Is Love?'
1985’s Dream into Action became a Top 10 Platinum album in North America; the album featured the hit singles 'Things Can Only Get Better,' 'Life In One Day,' 'No One Is To Blame' and 'Like To Get To Know You Well.'
Howard Jones' most recent album, Transform, is his first new studio album in nearly a decade; released in 2019 to critical acclaim, Transform features several collaborations with electronica luminary BT.
Jones also recently performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and night-time television shows Today and The Tonight Show, the latter hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
"I am really excited about the trio tour we have planned for 2022," says Howard Jones.
"Nick and Robin are dear friends and world class musicians and I love performing with them. After touring the trio in America, I thought the time was right for us to bring the fun of this acoustic show back home. I will play a range of songs from the HoJo canon including the hits old and new as well as some deep cuts and fan favourites."
Howard Jones, who has sold over eight million albums worldwide, burst upon the music scene in 1983 with his song-writing and pioneering synthesized pop.
His first two albums Human’s Lib and Dream into Action were worldwide hits; Human’s Lib, a #1 chart success in 1984 in the UK, featured the hits 'New Song' and 'What Is Love?'
1985’s Dream into Action became a Top 10 Platinum album in North America; the album featured the hit singles 'Things Can Only Get Better,' 'Life In One Day,' 'No One Is To Blame' and 'Like To Get To Know You Well.'
Howard Jones' most recent album, Transform, is his first new studio album in nearly a decade; released in 2019 to critical acclaim, Transform features several collaborations with electronica luminary BT.
Jones also recently performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and night-time television shows Today and The Tonight Show, the latter hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
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"In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a woman…."
Grammy-nominated powerhouse blues vocalist Beth Hart has taken on one of her most profound undertakings to date by channelling the legendary voice of Robert Plant for A Tribute To Led Zeppelin.
The album will be released on February 25th, via Provogue/Mascot Label Group and will be available digitally, CD and on three different vinyl colours, including very limited edition versions.
The album is preceded by lead-off taster 'Good Times Bad Times.'
Grammy-nominated powerhouse blues vocalist Beth Hart has taken on one of her most profound undertakings to date by channelling the legendary voice of Robert Plant for A Tribute To Led Zeppelin.
The album will be released on February 25th, via Provogue/Mascot Label Group and will be available digitally, CD and on three different vinyl colours, including very limited edition versions.
The album is preceded by lead-off taster 'Good Times Bad Times.'
At the helm of an album that has had rumours circulating for a few years are producer Rob Cavallo and engineer Doug McKean, along with an A-list team of musicians.
As regards a voice that could do such a tribute justice, that clicked into place when Cavallo was producing Beth Hart’s previous album, War In My Mind; the singer did an impromptu version of 'Whole Lotta Love' in the control room during the session, leading to Beth Hart presents A Tribute To Led Zeppelin.
"It’s so beautifully done; it's timeless. It will go on forever. Sometimes people come along, and they're from another planet, and they make these pieces of art which will forever be, like the Mona Lisa."
Beth Hart (about the music and legacy of Led Zeppelin).
Pre-order the album here: https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/beth-hart
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As regards a voice that could do such a tribute justice, that clicked into place when Cavallo was producing Beth Hart’s previous album, War In My Mind; the singer did an impromptu version of 'Whole Lotta Love' in the control room during the session, leading to Beth Hart presents A Tribute To Led Zeppelin.
"It’s so beautifully done; it's timeless. It will go on forever. Sometimes people come along, and they're from another planet, and they make these pieces of art which will forever be, like the Mona Lisa."
Beth Hart (about the music and legacy of Led Zeppelin).
Pre-order the album here: https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/beth-hart
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Cornwall-based roots-rock band Wille & The Bandits will release their fifth studio album, When The World Stood Still, on January 28th, on their independent label, Fat Toad Records.
The album is available to pre-order from www.willeandthebandits.com/shop
The band will then embark on a March/ April tour to support the album in the company of Special Guest
*Troy Redfern (*except Bradford, Wimborne and Brighton; see tour dates poster below).
Tickets are available via: www.willeandthebandits.com
Following on from the forthcoming album's lead-off single 'Will We Ever' comes 'Solid Ground,' which reflects, in delicate, blues-pensive fashion, the concern and hypocrisy currently felt, recognising we are not acting to protect the planet for our children (the video which accompanies the single features some of the tens of millions of people that took part in the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, as well as many children who's homemade signs asked leaders to act now).
Says the band's singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Wille Edwards: "Every time I look at my children and think of their future, I worry for them; that the world will be a very different place, one with more pain and suffering and I want to do what I can to help. Music is my way of trying to help the cause."
The album is available to pre-order from www.willeandthebandits.com/shop
The band will then embark on a March/ April tour to support the album in the company of Special Guest
*Troy Redfern (*except Bradford, Wimborne and Brighton; see tour dates poster below).
Tickets are available via: www.willeandthebandits.com
Following on from the forthcoming album's lead-off single 'Will We Ever' comes 'Solid Ground,' which reflects, in delicate, blues-pensive fashion, the concern and hypocrisy currently felt, recognising we are not acting to protect the planet for our children (the video which accompanies the single features some of the tens of millions of people that took part in the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, as well as many children who's homemade signs asked leaders to act now).
Says the band's singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Wille Edwards: "Every time I look at my children and think of their future, I worry for them; that the world will be a very different place, one with more pain and suffering and I want to do what I can to help. Music is my way of trying to help the cause."
The forthcoming album from Wille & The Bandits (considered one of the most exciting and successful independent acts in Europe), documents a time when the world stood still, recorded in a place only accessible on the high tide, on the banks of the river Fowey.
One of Britain's most iconic recording studios now coming to the end of an influential life, Sawmills Studio has produced some of the most ground-breaking albums of the last thirty years including Stone Roses' Fools Gold, Oasis’ Definitely Maybe, Supergrass’ In It For The Money, Robert Plant’s The Fate of Nations and Muse’s Showbiz.
"It had always been a dream for me to record at Sawmills," says Wille Edwards. "I was devastated at the thought that another piece of music history being repurposed away from a place of inspiration for the arts. However there was a suggestion of fate when a friend took me night fishing at a secret spot that just happened to be in the Foy River, looking across to this wonderfully situated building.
This set me on a hunt to find out if there was still a chance to record one last album at Sawmills with the man behind all the iconic albums recorded there, Mr John Cornfield.
To fund this enterprise, we turned to our unbelievable fans who made the dream happen, and who we are eternally grateful to."
Wille & The Bandits and are credited with pushing the boundaries of roots rock into a new era of music lovers. They were listed in the top ten must see bands at Glastonbury Festival by BBC Radio One and were personally invited to perform on the famous German TV show Rockpalast.
Wille & The Bandits
Wille Edwards – Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, dobro, electric lap steel
Harry Mackaill – Bass guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer
Matthew Gallagher – Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, piano, mellotron, guitar, backing vocals
Tom Gilkes – Drums and percussion
When The World Stood Still; released January 28th
Recorded at Sawmills Studio; produced by Wille & The Bandits & John Cornfield; engineered & mixed by John Cornfield.
One of Britain's most iconic recording studios now coming to the end of an influential life, Sawmills Studio has produced some of the most ground-breaking albums of the last thirty years including Stone Roses' Fools Gold, Oasis’ Definitely Maybe, Supergrass’ In It For The Money, Robert Plant’s The Fate of Nations and Muse’s Showbiz.
"It had always been a dream for me to record at Sawmills," says Wille Edwards. "I was devastated at the thought that another piece of music history being repurposed away from a place of inspiration for the arts. However there was a suggestion of fate when a friend took me night fishing at a secret spot that just happened to be in the Foy River, looking across to this wonderfully situated building.
This set me on a hunt to find out if there was still a chance to record one last album at Sawmills with the man behind all the iconic albums recorded there, Mr John Cornfield.
To fund this enterprise, we turned to our unbelievable fans who made the dream happen, and who we are eternally grateful to."
Wille & The Bandits and are credited with pushing the boundaries of roots rock into a new era of music lovers. They were listed in the top ten must see bands at Glastonbury Festival by BBC Radio One and were personally invited to perform on the famous German TV show Rockpalast.
Wille & The Bandits
Wille Edwards – Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, dobro, electric lap steel
Harry Mackaill – Bass guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer
Matthew Gallagher – Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, piano, mellotron, guitar, backing vocals
Tom Gilkes – Drums and percussion
When The World Stood Still; released January 28th
Recorded at Sawmills Studio; produced by Wille & The Bandits & John Cornfield; engineered & mixed by John Cornfield.
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Erja Lyytinen will return to the UK for her first tour since 2019 in February.
The acclaimed slide guitarist will play eight dates between February 4th and the 12th, including four joint-headliner shows with Chantel McGregor (London, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Bilston).
Tickets are available from: www.erjalyytinen.com/tour
During the early stages of the 2020 lockdown, artists took their shows to the Internet via live streams.
Erja Lyytinen decided she wanted to give her fans the best and most concert-like experience possible; the versatile Finn and her band headed to Bluesounds Studios in her hometown of Kuopio to film the live concert performance.
The show, originally broadcast over the Internet as part of a pay-per-view event, now forms the basis of her notable studio-live album, Lockdown Live 2020.
The album is available from www.erjalyytinen.com/store/lockdown-live
During the last year, Erja Lyytinen and her band performed multiple times on Finnish national TV including a much-revered appearance as part of the country’s Independence Day celebration.
Lyytinen has also appeared in Guitar Player Magazine (US) where she was chosen as one of the "10 guitarists who are keeping the blues alive and well for a new generation of players."
Subsequently, with the European borders open once again, during summer 2021, the celebrated slide guitarist returned to the international stage and a busy festival season, performing shows and festivals in Finland, Belgium, Norway and France.
Erja Lyytinen is presently in the studio working on the follow-up to her last studio album Another World, with a plan to unveil the new album in the second half of 2022.
The acclaimed slide guitarist will play eight dates between February 4th and the 12th, including four joint-headliner shows with Chantel McGregor (London, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Bilston).
Tickets are available from: www.erjalyytinen.com/tour
During the early stages of the 2020 lockdown, artists took their shows to the Internet via live streams.
Erja Lyytinen decided she wanted to give her fans the best and most concert-like experience possible; the versatile Finn and her band headed to Bluesounds Studios in her hometown of Kuopio to film the live concert performance.
The show, originally broadcast over the Internet as part of a pay-per-view event, now forms the basis of her notable studio-live album, Lockdown Live 2020.
The album is available from www.erjalyytinen.com/store/lockdown-live
During the last year, Erja Lyytinen and her band performed multiple times on Finnish national TV including a much-revered appearance as part of the country’s Independence Day celebration.
Lyytinen has also appeared in Guitar Player Magazine (US) where she was chosen as one of the "10 guitarists who are keeping the blues alive and well for a new generation of players."
Subsequently, with the European borders open once again, during summer 2021, the celebrated slide guitarist returned to the international stage and a busy festival season, performing shows and festivals in Finland, Belgium, Norway and France.
Erja Lyytinen is presently in the studio working on the follow-up to her last studio album Another World, with a plan to unveil the new album in the second half of 2022.
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Frontiers Music Srl have announced the forthcoming release of Quaternary, the new album from Portuguese alternative metal act Kandia.
Written and recorded with Daniel Cardoso of Anathema, the album will be released on 21st January 2022.
As a further taster, the second track to be lifted from the album, 'Fight Or Flight,' has been released as a single with accompanying Music Video.
Written and recorded with Daniel Cardoso of Anathema, the album will be released on 21st January 2022.
As a further taster, the second track to be lifted from the album, 'Fight Or Flight,' has been released as a single with accompanying Music Video.
'Fight Or Flight' follows the release of lead-off song 'The Flood,' the lyric video for which can be seen here:
youtu.be/LoYLxAlgmDY
Kandia was formed in 2007 by singer Nya Cruz and guitarist André Da Cruz.
The pair decided to name their band Kandia – to obfuscate, to blind by light – as they felt it would represent the positivity they were keen to radiate.
Influenced by progressive outfits such as A Perfect Circle, Tool, Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd, as well as metal giants like Metallica and Pantera, Kandia have found their own sound over the course of two previous albums, both also produced by Daniel Cardoso.
"Our new album definitely has our identity stamped on it, but we always like to experiment with new things.
The hard times we have all gone through recently have actually given us much inspiration and this record is filled with different emotions." - Kandia
Pre-order Quaternary at: orcd.co/kandia
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youtu.be/LoYLxAlgmDY
Kandia was formed in 2007 by singer Nya Cruz and guitarist André Da Cruz.
The pair decided to name their band Kandia – to obfuscate, to blind by light – as they felt it would represent the positivity they were keen to radiate.
Influenced by progressive outfits such as A Perfect Circle, Tool, Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd, as well as metal giants like Metallica and Pantera, Kandia have found their own sound over the course of two previous albums, both also produced by Daniel Cardoso.
"Our new album definitely has our identity stamped on it, but we always like to experiment with new things.
The hard times we have all gone through recently have actually given us much inspiration and this record is filled with different emotions." - Kandia
Pre-order Quaternary at: orcd.co/kandia
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Jim Kirkpatrick, guitarist of British melodic rockers FM and a rockin’ bluesman in his own, solo right, has released a brand new single entitled 'Dead Man Walking.'
Written by Kirkpatrick & Bernie Marsden (none too shabby a partnership, as has been seen and heard in previous incarnations of the Bernie Marsden Band), 'Dead Man Walking' is the first song to appear from what will be the forthcoming follow-up to the critically acclaimed Ballad of a Prodigal Son.
Written by Kirkpatrick & Bernie Marsden (none too shabby a partnership, as has been seen and heard in previous incarnations of the Bernie Marsden Band), 'Dead Man Walking' is the first song to appear from what will be the forthcoming follow-up to the critically acclaimed Ballad of a Prodigal Son.
Of the song, which flits between western styled widescreen and slide affected Americana blues, Jim Kirkpatrick says "I got the idea for the title while watching The Green Mile. The song is about the feelings of a man on Death Row, waiting to be executed later that day. He knows that he’s done wrong and that he’s about to pay the price."
Musically, the song takes its lead (riff) from a meet-up with Bernie Marsden, as Jim Kirkpatrick continues:
"I happened to visit Bernie Marsden last summer to do a bit of writing. He played a Celtic, Rory Gallagher-esque riff that sounded amazing. I asked him if I could use it and he kindly said yes.
That riff forms the intro and verse of the song. I wrote the rest of the song using that riff as the springboard."
'Dead Man Walking,' which also features drummer Leon Cave (Status Quo), keyboardist Jem Davis (FM) and bassist Chris Cliff, is available now on all digital platforms.
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Musically, the song takes its lead (riff) from a meet-up with Bernie Marsden, as Jim Kirkpatrick continues:
"I happened to visit Bernie Marsden last summer to do a bit of writing. He played a Celtic, Rory Gallagher-esque riff that sounded amazing. I asked him if I could use it and he kindly said yes.
That riff forms the intro and verse of the song. I wrote the rest of the song using that riff as the springboard."
'Dead Man Walking,' which also features drummer Leon Cave (Status Quo), keyboardist Jem Davis (FM) and bassist Chris Cliff, is available now on all digital platforms.
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Dark Americana star Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) has announced a set of UK, Irish and mainland European dates for March/April 2022, in promotion of current album Born Against.
Tickets are on sale now from www.amigothedevil.com/tour
The dates are the first opportunity for fans this side of the pond to witness the ‘Devil playing all his best tunes since the start of the global pandemic (the tour actually commences two years to the day since his last European trek ended).
Renowned for his macabre storytelling Born Against, featuring the single 'Quiet as a Rat' (the Official Music Video has garnered more than 200,000 YT views) sees Danny Kiranos expand his repertoire with romantic, philosophical and emotional narratives without sacrificing the genre-bending style that had already garnered him reams of praise and a passionate following.
Tickets are on sale now from www.amigothedevil.com/tour
The dates are the first opportunity for fans this side of the pond to witness the ‘Devil playing all his best tunes since the start of the global pandemic (the tour actually commences two years to the day since his last European trek ended).
Renowned for his macabre storytelling Born Against, featuring the single 'Quiet as a Rat' (the Official Music Video has garnered more than 200,000 YT views) sees Danny Kiranos expand his repertoire with romantic, philosophical and emotional narratives without sacrificing the genre-bending style that had already garnered him reams of praise and a passionate following.
Born Against is the follow up to Everything Is Fine, the 2018 debut by Amigo The Devil, which crossed musical boundaries by connecting with fans of rock, folk, Americana, country, metal and beyond.
Harnessing some of the world music he grew up on, with additional inspiration from master storytellers such as Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen and contemporaries like Fiona Apple and Father John Misty, ATD/ Kiranos’ songs are vivid, cinematic tales of flawed protagonists on the edge, desperately clinging to some sense of stability while following their heart’s chosen path.
"His debut was a starkly beautiful tapestry on which genres were seemingly picked from a tombola and emotions torn from the depths. He remains angular and brilliant on Born Against." CLASSIC ROCK
"Darkly romantic, hauntingly melodic and flecked with effective experimental embellishments, it stakes an early birthright for the year’s best-of lists, reinforcing the adage that the devil truly does have all the best tunes" FOLK RADIO UK
Amigo The Devil - European, UK and Irish dates 2022
04.03.22 COLOGNE (DE) Art Theatre
05.03.22 HAMBURG (DE) Nochtspeicher
07.02.22 STOCKHOLM (SE) Debaser
08.03.22 OSLO (NO) Blå
09.03.22 COPENHAGEN (DK) Hotel Cecil
10.03.22 BERLIN (DE) Badehaus
12.03.22 WARSAW (PL) Chmury
13.03.22 PRAGUE (CZ) Café V Lese
14.03.22 VIENNA (AT) Chelsea
17.03.22 BUDAPEST (HU) Durer-Kert
18.03.22 ZAGREB (HR) Culture Factory
19.03.22 MILAN (IT) Rock’N’Roll
21.03.22 BERN (CH) ISC Club
22.03.22 MUNICH (DE) Hansa 39
23.03.22 ANTWERP (BE) Trix
24.03.22 UTRECHT (NL) Helling
26.03.22 AMSTERDAM (NL) Melkweg
28.03.22 BRIGHTON (UK) Green Door Store
29.03.22 LONDON (UK) Omeara
31.03.22 BRISTOL (UK) Exchange
01.04.22 MANCHESTER (UK) Night & Day
02.04.22 LEEDS (UK) The Key Club
04.04.22 CORK (IE) Winthrop Avenue
05.04.22 DUBLIN (IE) Grand Social
06.04.22 BELFAST (UK) Ulster Sports Club
08.04.22 NEWCASTLE (UK) Cluny 2
09.04.22 GLASGOW (UK) Attic
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Harnessing some of the world music he grew up on, with additional inspiration from master storytellers such as Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen and contemporaries like Fiona Apple and Father John Misty, ATD/ Kiranos’ songs are vivid, cinematic tales of flawed protagonists on the edge, desperately clinging to some sense of stability while following their heart’s chosen path.
"His debut was a starkly beautiful tapestry on which genres were seemingly picked from a tombola and emotions torn from the depths. He remains angular and brilliant on Born Against." CLASSIC ROCK
"Darkly romantic, hauntingly melodic and flecked with effective experimental embellishments, it stakes an early birthright for the year’s best-of lists, reinforcing the adage that the devil truly does have all the best tunes" FOLK RADIO UK
Amigo The Devil - European, UK and Irish dates 2022
04.03.22 COLOGNE (DE) Art Theatre
05.03.22 HAMBURG (DE) Nochtspeicher
07.02.22 STOCKHOLM (SE) Debaser
08.03.22 OSLO (NO) Blå
09.03.22 COPENHAGEN (DK) Hotel Cecil
10.03.22 BERLIN (DE) Badehaus
12.03.22 WARSAW (PL) Chmury
13.03.22 PRAGUE (CZ) Café V Lese
14.03.22 VIENNA (AT) Chelsea
17.03.22 BUDAPEST (HU) Durer-Kert
18.03.22 ZAGREB (HR) Culture Factory
19.03.22 MILAN (IT) Rock’N’Roll
21.03.22 BERN (CH) ISC Club
22.03.22 MUNICH (DE) Hansa 39
23.03.22 ANTWERP (BE) Trix
24.03.22 UTRECHT (NL) Helling
26.03.22 AMSTERDAM (NL) Melkweg
28.03.22 BRIGHTON (UK) Green Door Store
29.03.22 LONDON (UK) Omeara
31.03.22 BRISTOL (UK) Exchange
01.04.22 MANCHESTER (UK) Night & Day
02.04.22 LEEDS (UK) The Key Club
04.04.22 CORK (IE) Winthrop Avenue
05.04.22 DUBLIN (IE) Grand Social
06.04.22 BELFAST (UK) Ulster Sports Club
08.04.22 NEWCASTLE (UK) Cluny 2
09.04.22 GLASGOW (UK) Attic
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The Dan Reed Network have announced the release of their forthcoming studio album.
Entitled Let’s Hear it for the King, the band’s sixth studio album will be released on March 4th 2022 by Drakkar Entertainment.
On the album, the band’s first since 2018’s Origins, the band have come full circle to their original vison and statement - to challenge beliefs and smash down existing protocol.
"We are chomping at the bit to get out there and bring people what we genuinely believe is the heaviest, funkiest and most melodic DRN album to date," says Dan Reed. "These songs are the strongest representation of the band’s sound that we’ve ever created. You have been warned!"
The new album will include special/ limited editions such as Coloured Vinyl and Limited Edition box set (Dan Reed has created personalised, hand-written lyric sheets for each song from Let’s Hear It For The King that will be randomly placed inside the limited-edition sets).
Pre-order the album from https://danreednetwork.tmstor.es
The first single from the album, 'Starlight,' is available now.
The track was composed by Dan Reed after a long drive back from seeing AC/DC perform in Berlin, hence the homage to their style on the song.
"It's that constant heartbeat pulse of AC/DC that makes it the most infectious rock music on the planet" says the Network frontman.
Lyrically, 'Starlight' is about the social media generation's addiction to hunting for likes, followers, fame, and fortune - the question being will all that attention feed the ego only, or will you channel all the light shone upon you in a direction that feeds a bigger picture of feeding the collective soul?
Entitled Let’s Hear it for the King, the band’s sixth studio album will be released on March 4th 2022 by Drakkar Entertainment.
On the album, the band’s first since 2018’s Origins, the band have come full circle to their original vison and statement - to challenge beliefs and smash down existing protocol.
"We are chomping at the bit to get out there and bring people what we genuinely believe is the heaviest, funkiest and most melodic DRN album to date," says Dan Reed. "These songs are the strongest representation of the band’s sound that we’ve ever created. You have been warned!"
The new album will include special/ limited editions such as Coloured Vinyl and Limited Edition box set (Dan Reed has created personalised, hand-written lyric sheets for each song from Let’s Hear It For The King that will be randomly placed inside the limited-edition sets).
Pre-order the album from https://danreednetwork.tmstor.es
The first single from the album, 'Starlight,' is available now.
The track was composed by Dan Reed after a long drive back from seeing AC/DC perform in Berlin, hence the homage to their style on the song.
"It's that constant heartbeat pulse of AC/DC that makes it the most infectious rock music on the planet" says the Network frontman.
Lyrically, 'Starlight' is about the social media generation's addiction to hunting for likes, followers, fame, and fortune - the question being will all that attention feed the ego only, or will you channel all the light shone upon you in a direction that feeds a bigger picture of feeding the collective soul?
The release of the new album coincides with DRN’s Spring 2022 European Tour, which includes a nine-date co-headline UK run with Reckless Love featuring special guests Collateral.
DRN will also be playing a special headline show for their Facebook group The Networkers in a secret location in Newcastle on Sunday February 27th where the band promise to celebrate the album’s release in style.
"The new album snarls and bites and we wanted to cut its teeth alongside some young, high-energy bands, so who better than Reckless Love and Collateral. Those boys can rock.
Anyone who’s seen DRN live knows that’s where we come to life. We’re ready to deliver a lot of energy and give the audience a direct shot of funk n’ roll!"
Tickets for all Dan Reed Network concerts are available from www.danreed-network.com/tour
Tickets for the UK concerts are available from www.gigantic.com
DAN REED NETWORK – UK Tour Dates 2022
(Co-headline with Reckless Love; Special Guests: Collateral)
Engine Rooms, Southampton - Monday 28 February
Tramshed, Cardiff - Tuesday 1 March
Rock City, Nottingham - Thursday 3 March
Academy 2, Manchester - Friday 4 March
Grand Central Hall, Liverpool - Saturday 5 March
The Garage, Glasgow - Sunday 6 March
The Mill, Birmingham - Tuesday 8 March
The Warehouse, Leeds - Wednesday 9 March
Electric Ballroom, London - Thursday 10 March
Let’s Hear it for The King - Record at The Commune Studio. Portland, Oregon.
Produced by Rob Daiker & Dan Reed
Co-producer on Let’s Hear It For The King & I See Angels : Brion James
Mixed by: Rob Daiker. Mastered by Stephan Hawkes
Dan Reed: Vocals, Guitar, Synths; Brion James: Guitar, Vocals, Synths, Orchestration; Melvin Brannon II: Bass, Vocals; Dan Pred: Drums, Percussion; Rob Daiker: Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar
Track Listing
PRETTY KARMA; THE GHOST INSIDE; STARLIGHT; SUPERNOVA; LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE KING; I SEE ANGELS; HOMEGROWN; STUMBLE; JUST MIGHT GET IT; WHERE’S THE REVOLUTION; ARE YOU READY?; UNFUCK MY WORLD; LAST DAY ON SATURN (Bonus Track on CD Edition Only)
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DRN will also be playing a special headline show for their Facebook group The Networkers in a secret location in Newcastle on Sunday February 27th where the band promise to celebrate the album’s release in style.
"The new album snarls and bites and we wanted to cut its teeth alongside some young, high-energy bands, so who better than Reckless Love and Collateral. Those boys can rock.
Anyone who’s seen DRN live knows that’s where we come to life. We’re ready to deliver a lot of energy and give the audience a direct shot of funk n’ roll!"
Tickets for all Dan Reed Network concerts are available from www.danreed-network.com/tour
Tickets for the UK concerts are available from www.gigantic.com
DAN REED NETWORK – UK Tour Dates 2022
(Co-headline with Reckless Love; Special Guests: Collateral)
Engine Rooms, Southampton - Monday 28 February
Tramshed, Cardiff - Tuesday 1 March
Rock City, Nottingham - Thursday 3 March
Academy 2, Manchester - Friday 4 March
Grand Central Hall, Liverpool - Saturday 5 March
The Garage, Glasgow - Sunday 6 March
The Mill, Birmingham - Tuesday 8 March
The Warehouse, Leeds - Wednesday 9 March
Electric Ballroom, London - Thursday 10 March
Let’s Hear it for The King - Record at The Commune Studio. Portland, Oregon.
Produced by Rob Daiker & Dan Reed
Co-producer on Let’s Hear It For The King & I See Angels : Brion James
Mixed by: Rob Daiker. Mastered by Stephan Hawkes
Dan Reed: Vocals, Guitar, Synths; Brion James: Guitar, Vocals, Synths, Orchestration; Melvin Brannon II: Bass, Vocals; Dan Pred: Drums, Percussion; Rob Daiker: Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar
Track Listing
PRETTY KARMA; THE GHOST INSIDE; STARLIGHT; SUPERNOVA; LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE KING; I SEE ANGELS; HOMEGROWN; STUMBLE; JUST MIGHT GET IT; WHERE’S THE REVOLUTION; ARE YOU READY?; UNFUCK MY WORLD; LAST DAY ON SATURN (Bonus Track on CD Edition Only)
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The world’s favourite Rebel ‘n’ Rock yeller Billy Idol will head out on The Roadside Tour this summer with some new music, a stack of classics and his long-time lead guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens by his side.
The six arena dates in June of 2022 will be Billy Idol’s first live shows in the UK since 2018 - tickets are on sale now from www.aegpresents.co.uk/billy-idol
Supporting on the dates will be very special guests The Go-Go’s, making their first UK appearance for 26 years.
The global lockdown of 2020 gave Billy Idol time to reflect.
While writing the new music that would become his latest release, The Roadside EP, Idol’s thoughts turned to his near-fatal motorcycle accident of 1990, how he dealt with it and how it related to the current crisis.
"It seemed quite logical and natural to write something about my motorcycle accident" states Idol, continuing "I may have been saying, well, this is what people go through when they are in trouble. Certainly, the motorcycle accident was the catharsis, the wake-up moment. Maybe I left behind the irreverent, youthful Billy and opened the door for a more attentive father and more sensitive musician. Something did get left by the roadside, but it was not necessarily a bad thing in the end."
Such reflections are captured in the lyrics of 'Bitter Taste,' one of four tracks on the new EP The Roadside, Billy Idol’s first new music for seven years.
The six arena dates in June of 2022 will be Billy Idol’s first live shows in the UK since 2018 - tickets are on sale now from www.aegpresents.co.uk/billy-idol
Supporting on the dates will be very special guests The Go-Go’s, making their first UK appearance for 26 years.
The global lockdown of 2020 gave Billy Idol time to reflect.
While writing the new music that would become his latest release, The Roadside EP, Idol’s thoughts turned to his near-fatal motorcycle accident of 1990, how he dealt with it and how it related to the current crisis.
"It seemed quite logical and natural to write something about my motorcycle accident" states Idol, continuing "I may have been saying, well, this is what people go through when they are in trouble. Certainly, the motorcycle accident was the catharsis, the wake-up moment. Maybe I left behind the irreverent, youthful Billy and opened the door for a more attentive father and more sensitive musician. Something did get left by the roadside, but it was not necessarily a bad thing in the end."
Such reflections are captured in the lyrics of 'Bitter Taste,' one of four tracks on the new EP The Roadside, Billy Idol’s first new music for seven years.
For forty-five years, Billy Idol has been one of the faces and voices of rock ‘n’ roll, first as the front man for Generation X, before embarking in 1982 on a remarkable transatlantic/trans-genre solo career that integrated clubland throb, wide-screen drama, rockabilly punk and rock and roll decadence.
Embracing the new MTV music channel, videos for 'White Wedding,' 'Rebel Yell' and 'Eyes Without a Face' established Idol as one of the iconic performers of his generation, a position he still holds today.
Formed in California in 1978, The Go-Go’s became the first all-female band writing their own material and playing their own instruments to top the US Billboard album chart with multi-platinum debut, Beauty And The Beat.
The Go-Go’s recently released the single 'Club Zero,' their first new recording in nearly 20 years.
The band’s critically acclaimed documentary, The-Go-Go’s, captures them working on an early version of the song and is available as a 2-Disc set (DVD + Blu-ray) or download via Polygram/UMe.
With the successful run of their musical Head Over Heels on Broadway in 2018 and upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin continue to blaze trails for female fronted bands everywhere.
Embracing the new MTV music channel, videos for 'White Wedding,' 'Rebel Yell' and 'Eyes Without a Face' established Idol as one of the iconic performers of his generation, a position he still holds today.
Formed in California in 1978, The Go-Go’s became the first all-female band writing their own material and playing their own instruments to top the US Billboard album chart with multi-platinum debut, Beauty And The Beat.
The Go-Go’s recently released the single 'Club Zero,' their first new recording in nearly 20 years.
The band’s critically acclaimed documentary, The-Go-Go’s, captures them working on an early version of the song and is available as a 2-Disc set (DVD + Blu-ray) or download via Polygram/UMe.
With the successful run of their musical Head Over Heels on Broadway in 2018 and upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin continue to blaze trails for female fronted bands everywhere.
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Semi-legendary garden machinery obsessed thrash (or perhaps thresh?) merchants Lawnmower Deth are ready to release their first album in nearly thirty years.
Off the back of their Bloodstock 2021 headline appearance (described as "a perfect ninety minutes of utter stupidity" by one reviewer) Lawnmower Deth return to the music fold with their first album since 1993’s Billy.
The forthcoming Blunt Cutters is guaranteed to tears through the weeds and reignite the oddball and irreverently thrash-punk sound of the band as made (in)famous with by the likes of Ooh Crikey, It’s…Lawnmower Deth (1990) and Return of the Fabulous Metal Bozo Clowns (1992).
Formed in Nottingham in 1987, the band split in 1994 after three albums.
Reuniting after being asked to support Bullet for My Valentine at Alexandra Palace in 2008, that supposed one-off gig became a permanent fixture – the band have since graced Download six times, Bloodstock three and sightings at Hammerfest, Wildfire, Damnation and more.
Lawnmower Deth are also known for their Christmas single 'F U Kristmas' and enduring cover of the Kim Wilde classic 'Kids In America,' which they performed together, with two other quick-fire songs, at Download 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rSK_MnDOXs
(Whether Kim appears on Blunt Cutters, you’ll have to wait and see/ hear).
As regards the Chris Clancy (Massive Wagons, Those Damn Crows) produced album, tracks such as 'Into The Pit,' 'I Don’t Want To' and 'Deth! Maim! Kill!' are about as thrash as you can get without wanting to sue for whiplash, while songs like 'Swarfega,' 'Space Herpes' and 'Good Morning Phil' are genuinely funny (proof the band have lost none of their sense of humour).
Blunt Cutters. May tour chosen God have mercy on your souls. Oh, and fetch the compost.
Lawnmower Death – Blunt Cutters (Cherry Red Records/ Dissonance Productions).
Released on CD & Digital/ Streaming January 28th 2022
Limited Edition Transparent Green Vinyl available June 24th 2022
Track listing:
Into the Pit; I Don’t Want To; Botheration; Swarfega; Bastard Squad; Now He’s a Priest; Good Morning, Phil; Bobblehead; Raise Your Snails; Deth! Maim! Kill!; Christ Options; Hell’s Teeth; Blunt Cutters; Space Herpes; Nothing But Noise; Goodnight, Bob; Power Bagging; Agency of C.O.B.
Lawnmower Deth play the Garage in London on Saturday 18th December; more live dates are expected to be announced soon.
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Off the back of their Bloodstock 2021 headline appearance (described as "a perfect ninety minutes of utter stupidity" by one reviewer) Lawnmower Deth return to the music fold with their first album since 1993’s Billy.
The forthcoming Blunt Cutters is guaranteed to tears through the weeds and reignite the oddball and irreverently thrash-punk sound of the band as made (in)famous with by the likes of Ooh Crikey, It’s…Lawnmower Deth (1990) and Return of the Fabulous Metal Bozo Clowns (1992).
Formed in Nottingham in 1987, the band split in 1994 after three albums.
Reuniting after being asked to support Bullet for My Valentine at Alexandra Palace in 2008, that supposed one-off gig became a permanent fixture – the band have since graced Download six times, Bloodstock three and sightings at Hammerfest, Wildfire, Damnation and more.
Lawnmower Deth are also known for their Christmas single 'F U Kristmas' and enduring cover of the Kim Wilde classic 'Kids In America,' which they performed together, with two other quick-fire songs, at Download 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rSK_MnDOXs
(Whether Kim appears on Blunt Cutters, you’ll have to wait and see/ hear).
As regards the Chris Clancy (Massive Wagons, Those Damn Crows) produced album, tracks such as 'Into The Pit,' 'I Don’t Want To' and 'Deth! Maim! Kill!' are about as thrash as you can get without wanting to sue for whiplash, while songs like 'Swarfega,' 'Space Herpes' and 'Good Morning Phil' are genuinely funny (proof the band have lost none of their sense of humour).
Blunt Cutters. May tour chosen God have mercy on your souls. Oh, and fetch the compost.
Lawnmower Death – Blunt Cutters (Cherry Red Records/ Dissonance Productions).
Released on CD & Digital/ Streaming January 28th 2022
Limited Edition Transparent Green Vinyl available June 24th 2022
Track listing:
Into the Pit; I Don’t Want To; Botheration; Swarfega; Bastard Squad; Now He’s a Priest; Good Morning, Phil; Bobblehead; Raise Your Snails; Deth! Maim! Kill!; Christ Options; Hell’s Teeth; Blunt Cutters; Space Herpes; Nothing But Noise; Goodnight, Bob; Power Bagging; Agency of C.O.B.
Lawnmower Deth play the Garage in London on Saturday 18th December; more live dates are expected to be announced soon.
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Nashville based (but far from traditionally Nashville sounding) duo The Bloody Nerve have returned five years on from their noted debut album Taste (a creative blend of Delta meets the Rolling Stones (had they been from Nashville) meet alt-pop blues) with a bigger, bolder and rockier statement that will be second album, All Blood, No Treasure.
The new album is a two-fold concept; while the songs tell "the story about the battle of individualism and collectivism that is somehow still raging on today" as outlined by guitarist/ singer Stacey Blood, the album itself will be conceptually serialised and released "episodically" (and by "Act," via four EPs) like a Netflix series.
The first act of three episodes/ tracks, Act 1, is out now, as is 'Episode 3 : Roads' as a single, with accompanying video.
Of the song, Bloody Nerve vocalist Laurie Anne Layne says "A lot of the album was written over a few years but Roads was written right before the pandemic - ‘‘Clean up, you’re contagious,” right?
Coming from November of 2019, that’s been a pretty spooky lyric lying around.
The song is about the culture wars of the 21st Century, but who knew an actual contagion would be flashing shades of that in our world just a few months later? Yeah, pretty spooky!"
The new album is a two-fold concept; while the songs tell "the story about the battle of individualism and collectivism that is somehow still raging on today" as outlined by guitarist/ singer Stacey Blood, the album itself will be conceptually serialised and released "episodically" (and by "Act," via four EPs) like a Netflix series.
The first act of three episodes/ tracks, Act 1, is out now, as is 'Episode 3 : Roads' as a single, with accompanying video.
Of the song, Bloody Nerve vocalist Laurie Anne Layne says "A lot of the album was written over a few years but Roads was written right before the pandemic - ‘‘Clean up, you’re contagious,” right?
Coming from November of 2019, that’s been a pretty spooky lyric lying around.
The song is about the culture wars of the 21st Century, but who knew an actual contagion would be flashing shades of that in our world just a few months later? Yeah, pretty spooky!"
'Roads,' a radio broadcast styled call top arms over an uncompromising and anarchic post-punk soundscape, follows on from the grunge 'n' roll of 'Episode 2 : What’s It Say? (About You)' and last year’s ear catching (courtesy of Laurie Ann Layne’s powerful vocal performance) 'Episode 1 – A Million Arms.'
All three tracks make up Act 1, which is available now on all digital platforms and a limited edition CD.
CD link: https://thebloodynerve.com/product/all-blood-no-treasure-act-i/
Website: https://thebloodynerve.com/
"All Blood, No Treasure ain’t going to be no flash in the pan. It will be a slow-burner (lots of mileage), and like all good television series, there will be lots of cliff-hangers along the way!" - Stacey Blood
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All three tracks make up Act 1, which is available now on all digital platforms and a limited edition CD.
CD link: https://thebloodynerve.com/product/all-blood-no-treasure-act-i/
Website: https://thebloodynerve.com/
"All Blood, No Treasure ain’t going to be no flash in the pan. It will be a slow-burner (lots of mileage), and like all good television series, there will be lots of cliff-hangers along the way!" - Stacey Blood
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Scottish band The Outfit, originally formed around bass legend Chris Glen (most famously a mainstay of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and Michael Schenker Group alumni member), have reintroduced themselves post lockdown and following last year’s livestream, with a new original number, 'You Move My Heart.'
Featuring Chris Glen, vocalist Chris Aylward, guitarist Peter Higgins (Chris Slade's Timeline, Glen-White-McManus) and drummer John Clelland (Thundercloud, Eden’s Curse, Code Of Silence) 'You Move My Heart' is a chunky slice of hard melodic rock that recalls the likes of Thunder, Brian Howe led Bad Company and late 80s/ early 90s ‘hook’ rock.
Featuring Chris Glen, vocalist Chris Aylward, guitarist Peter Higgins (Chris Slade's Timeline, Glen-White-McManus) and drummer John Clelland (Thundercloud, Eden’s Curse, Code Of Silence) 'You Move My Heart' is a chunky slice of hard melodic rock that recalls the likes of Thunder, Brian Howe led Bad Company and late 80s/ early 90s ‘hook’ rock.
The single can be purchased now at https://theoutfitscotland.bandcamp.com/track/you-move-my-heart
It will also be available soon on all major digital streaming platforms.
Recorded at Substation Studio, Rosyth. Sound recording, mixing & mastering – Michael Brennan.
Additional keyboards – Stuart Clyde (Stillmarillion, Glasgow), on Hammond and Wurlitzer.
Video Direction and Production – Graham "Gebs" Gebbie. Additional Video Recording – Mike Drew
Video recorded at Berkeley2 Studios, Glasgow.
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It will also be available soon on all major digital streaming platforms.
Recorded at Substation Studio, Rosyth. Sound recording, mixing & mastering – Michael Brennan.
Additional keyboards – Stuart Clyde (Stillmarillion, Glasgow), on Hammond and Wurlitzer.
Video Direction and Production – Graham "Gebs" Gebbie. Additional Video Recording – Mike Drew
Video recorded at Berkeley2 Studios, Glasgow.
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"A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say; we only tell them what they are supposed to say."
Victor Wooten
Victor Wooten