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Review – Maddison’s Thread – 60 Minutes An Hour – by Progradar
Some journeys don’t have endings, they lead to new beginnings. These are the journeys that lead to great adventures!? – Alex Haditaghi The quote above perfectly sums up the way that music has affected my life. From a young age it has always been a journey with no ending. There have always been new avenues…
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Review – Damian Wilson – Built For Fighting – by Rob Fisher
I can’t help feeling there is something of an unfortunate disconnect between the expectations encouraged by the forceful and uncompromising visual imagery portrayed by the cover artwork and the reality of the music you find yourself hearing in light of those expectations. Whether this is something to do with a perception of Wilson’s image or…
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Review – Encircled – The Monkey Jamboree – by Kevin Thompson
It’s always nice to be appreciated for things you do, to be recognised for contributions you make. So I felt quite chuffed when Scott Evans of the band Encircled contacted me direct and asked would I consider doing a lead review of their new upcoming album ‘The Monkey Jamboree’. The initial elation then moved to…
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Review – Maschine – Naturalis – by James R Turner
Formed around the nucleus of insanely talented guitarist Luke Machin, and bassist Dan Mash (both of whom have played with artists like The Tangent) their debut album ‘Rubidium’ was released in 2013, and in an unrelated interview with Andy Tillison; he told me that I needed to listen to that album. Now when Andy Tillison…
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Review – John Wesley – a way you’ll never be – By James R Turner
Those familiar with the work of Steven Wilson or Fish will know the name John Wesley, a prolific and talented American guitarist and songwriter whose been on the road supporting artists like Marillion and Steven Wilson, whilst also touring as part of Porcupine Tree, and has built up a solid reputation as a go to…
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Review – Arcade Messiah – III – by Progradar
We are consciousness examining and expressing itself so that it can become increasingly aware of its infinite capacity for being and evolving.? – Jay Woodman On the 11th of December this year I shall return to The Bedford in Balham to attend the Masquerade one day festival. This will be the first time I have…
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Review – Seven Impale – Contrapasso – by Shawn Dudley
The opening lurching guitar/organ riff sounds like the amplified machinery of a giant steamship; bellowing, relentless, ominous power.? Then it morphs into a straight, almost funky propulsive groove with some very tasty organ comping while various synth and vocals effects weave in out of the background like a swirling mist. The vocals of Stian Okland…
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Iconic Eye – New Line-Up Announcement
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Band and Brewery Release an Album on a Beer Can
(Album cover by Creative Outlaw) The Lights Out and Aeronaut take a T.R.I.P. Beer and music have enjoyed a long history together. Now they’re taking the next step in their relationship. The Lights Out, a music and light project that takes people on a journey through parallel worlds, and Aeronaut Brewing Co. have collaborated to…
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BLACK STAR RIDERS release “When The Night Comes In” lyric video
Nuclear Blast are pleased to announce the release of Black Star Riders third studio album, Heavy Fire , in February 2017. The band will support the album with a full UK and Eire tour in March 2017. New single When The Night Comes In lyric video available here: The band’s previous album, The Killer Instinct…