Slipstream is the nineteenth album from Bonnie Raitt. It’s her first album for seven years – her last album, ”Souls alike” came out in 2005. Slipstream is being released on her own label, Redwing Records. The album’s title is an indication of her place in the music community. ”I’m in the slipstream of all these…
Legendary Swedish rock band Europe are releasing their latest album, ”Bag of Bones” at the end of April. The album was recorded with producer Kevin Shirley who has produced albums for Iron Maiden, Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, Black Stone Cherry and Journey – a pretty impressive CV. The first time I put this album…
TANGERINE DREAM Perform a Unique One-off London Show At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Sunday 24th June The New York Times call them ‘The Worlds’ Leading Synth Band’ and now seven times Grammy nominated Tangerine Dream return British shores for a unique one-off UK show as part of their Electric Mandarine Tour 2012 at the…
After last year’s blinding Xmas shows in Nottingham…. Thunder have announced a 2012 Christmas Show at the Manchester Academy on 21st December. The show will stick to the now legendary Thunder Christmas Show format, featuring 2 sets (acoustic then full on electric), with a mix of Thunder songs and killer covers, special guests, inflatables and…
The Sun Explodes – New Tour Showcasing Debut Album Emergence http://www.thesunexplodes.com/ Heavy rock quintet The Sun Explodes are going on tour to celebrate and display their forthcoming debut album Emergence – a genre-defying mix of crushing riffs, sweeping melody and pulsating electronica The band have already showcased their epic and frenetic live performances across Britain…
Over the last few years British band Furyon have been making a name for themselves with some great live performances as they tour and play at festivals. Their debut album, Gravitas was given away free with Metal Hammer magazine in the UK, but is now receiving a proper release both in the UK and the…
Five years after Ministry called it a day and split, they’re back with a brand new album. “The funny thing is I didn’t even want to do another Ministry record,” Jourgensen says. “I was working on my stoner country album by Buck Satan & the 666 Shooters, and [guitarist] Mikey [Scaccia] and I started messing…
Ant May from Festivalphoto spoke to Jim Müller and Hannes Braun from Kissin Dynamite outside the Crobar in London where they had just done a short acoustic set to press and members of the public as part of their promotional tour to promote their new album, Money Sex and Power Festivalphoto: You’re currently on a…
Polish metallers Crystal Viper are back with their new album and are sounding better than ever. The new album, Crimen Excepta is a concept album about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, where fiction is mixed with historical facts The album cover has been painted by French artist Chris Moyen, who has worked with bands…
German metal band At Vance are back with their new album, ”Facing your enemy”. Formed in 1998 this is their tenth album, and guitarist Olaf Lenk is now the only remaining founding member. Comments on a few tracks.. Opening track ”Heaven is calling” is great hard rock – plenty of guitars, pounding drums and lots…
Bangalore Choir were formed over 20 years ago by former Accept frontman David Reece. After releasing just one album, the band split. After an 18 year gap though they reformed to release the album ”Cadence” in 2010. Now in April 2012 they’re back with their third album, Metaphor. The album was recorded in a way…
According to the press release, Universal Music Catalogues new ”Re-presents” label takes well known and loved albums from decades gone and re-releases them in a fresh new form. My first reaction on hearing that they have chosen to re-release ”Writing on the wall” the fifth and final album from Bucks Fizz was – Why? On…