Trojan Records has been an intrinsic part of Jamaican music and culture since it was launched in the summer of 1968. And as Jamaica marks its 50th year of the independence on 6th August 2012, it is natural that this famous label is closely linked with the celebrations. Trojan Presents ‘Freedom Sounds’ is a 5CD…
Testament – one of the big beasts of Thrash metal are back with their latest album – Dark roots of Earth. In the almost 30 years since the band was formed, Testament have released a steady stream of quality thrash albums, although there was a dip in form for a few years. The bands last…
German Thrash metal band Tankard have been going for 30 years now, and unlike many bands with such a long history, Tankard have been going continuously during that period. In that time they’ve released 14 studio albums, and are now ready to release album number 15. This will be their first album since signing with…
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s 28 years since the first Warlock was released. After a few years and several albums, Warlock came to an end and lead singer Doro Pesch continued her career in metal as a solo artist. Since then she has been one of the hardest working performers in music, releasing…
Turbonegro are a Norwegian band who’s music mixes Glam, hard rock and punk. They are a band that I’ve heard of over the years but never quite got round to listening to. After listening to their new album I’m kicking myself for not having listened to them before now – this is damn good stuff….
Goodbye Labrador are a band that consists of members from different cities – New York, Prague and Barcelona. The band formed in 2008 in Barcelona, and in 2010 recorded and produced their debut album in New York, They started work on this new release in 2011 in Lisbon, so they really are an international band…
Mode Moderne are a Canadian band that formed in 2008. Their debut release followed in 2009, and was followed by a single in 2011. ”Strange Bruises” is the latest release from Mode Moderne. With only seven songs with a running time of just 24 minutes then this can only be called an EP – its…
Antler velvet is the new album from Finnish band Embassy of silence. Their last album, ”Euphorialight” went down well with fans and reviewers and set a high standard for them to try and beat with the new album. The music probably falls somewhere between symphonic metal and melodic rock, and fans of Delain are likely…
Regnet hinner precis avta innan Graveyard kliver på scenen och inleder med Blue Soul. Det är en blandad skara som har samlats, allt från medelåders män med borttynade hårfästen till svartsminkande ungdomar med Bring me the horizon-tishor har kommit till Munken för att se Göteborgsbandet. Det som tilltalar mig är enkelheten, de behöver ingen överdådig…
LONDON: Trojan Records has collaborated with heritage footwear brand Clarks Originals for an ambitious international remix project to celebrate 40 years of the Desert Trek boot – renamed the Trojan Trek – for the Clarks Originals AW12 collection. The iconic reggae label will be releasing four new mixes of the classic hit ‘Let Your Yeah…
För alla som hört Witch Mountain kan jag ju meddela att Acid King påminner mycket om bandet, kanske för att båda har kvinnliga front(män) eller för att båda lirar lika dov doom. Bra är det iaf. Jag gillar Acid King, inte bara för soundet utan även för att de har en kvinna som vokalist –…
Gamle Skid Row frontmannen Sebbe bjuder på skön allsång med hits från forna tider; som I remember you och Here I am i mysig solnedgång. Kvinnorna i frontleden svimmar i extas och Sebastian njuter nog i fulla drag av att återigen få uppleva storhet med solen glimmande som guld i den ännu tjocka, långa manen….