Universal Music Catalogue’s new “Re-presents” label takes well known and loved albums from decades gone and releases them in a new form. This release is Nik Kershaw’s 1984 album ”Human Racing”. Human Racing was released in February 1984 and achieved platinum sales and a nomination for “Best Album” at the 1985 Brit Awards. The album…
Following the release of their latest album, Love Catastrophe, in July 2011, the band have decided to release a six track EP which contains three brand new songs, a Christmas single that was released online in December, a Flamenco version of the song “Falling Rain” and a piano & vocals version of the track “We…
”Valentina” is the long awaited eighth album from British Indie rock band, The Wedding Present. Formed in 1985 they’ve been through various lineups with singer/guitarist being the only member to remain a constant part of the band. Their last album, ”El rey” was released four years ago, so it’s been quite a wait for their…
German Progressive Death Metal band, Words of Farewell was founded by lead guitarists Erik Gaßmus and Phillipp Olivier in 2007. The line-up was then completed by Nils Urginus (rhythm guitar), Leo Wichmann (synthesizer), Benedikt Goralski (drums) and Alexander Otto (vocals/bass guitar). Since then the band has released two EPs and had a number of lineup…
Maz Totterdell is a young singer songwriter from Devon. When I say young, I mean it – it’s hard to believe it listening to this album, but she is only 15. Her music is a blend of folk and indie pop, with poetic lyrics. Her debut single ”Counting my fingers” has received support from BBC…
Artist: Eluveitie Album: Helvetios (Nuclear Blast) Genre: Melodic death/folk metal Femte fullängdaren från Schweiziska Eluveitie är här i form av Helvetios, ett konceptalbum under vilket man får följa historien om Kelternas krig mot Romarriket. Eluveitie behåller sitt säregna sound där de kombinerar det klassiska Göteborgsdödssoundet med keltisk folkmusik. Flera låtar är lite agressivare och lite…
”Pop War”. Känn på titeln. Storslagen och maffig. Men vad betyder den? Är det en krigsförklaring mot dagens popmusik? Är det en hyllning till U2’s skivor Pop och War? Jag vet inte, men bara av att se skivomslaget får jag höga förväntningar på Nicke Anderssons uppföljare till den självbetitlade solodebuten från 2010. Det finns hur…
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic T-Rex album, Electric Warrior, Universal are re-releasing the album with a whole host of extras. There are several different versions being released – a Deluxe, Super-Deluxe, a special vinyl and digital exclusive editions. The core of each edition is the album, re-mastered by original producer Tony Visconti….
Primal Rock Rebellion is a new band that has been formed by two well known UK musicians – Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Mikee Goodman (Sikth). Their debut single was released on 6th February, and now their debut album, Awoken Broken, is available. The music features some great guitar melodies and is slightly heavier than…
”The art of metal” is the second album from Swedish all-female metal band, Hysterica. For anyone who hasnt listened to Hysterica before, these ladies don’t play gothic or symphonic metal – they play proper old school metal. Since releasing their debut album, Metalwar, Hysterica have recruited a keyboard player which does seem from listening to…
Silent Opera are an Italian band formed in 2007. They released a demo in early 2010 which was well received, and have now released their debut album – Immortal Beauty. The musical style is symphonic metal, with powerful operatic style vocals. This will inevitably lead to comparisons with Tarja Turunen and Nightwish. The vocals are…
Unisonic may be a new name on the metal scene, but a lot of people will be drooling in anticipation at the thought of records and gigs from the band. The reason? Simple, it’s who makes up the band that is exciting. The band was founded by Michael Kiske (Helloween, Avantasia etc), and for the…