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CD review KANSAS "The Prelude Implicit"

Veröffentlicht am 10. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in Kansas, News, Classic Rock, Rock, Hardrock, CD Review

CD review KANSAS "The Prelude Implicit"

(8/10) "Somewhere to Elsewhere" have been released in 2000 and afterwards it almost feels like the title being an omen for the coming years since the band had their time-outs when it comes to studio albums. The classic rock legend from Topeka can look...

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Live review ZODIAC/RAVENEYE/HONEYMOON DISEASE, Gebr. de Nobel, Leiden, 06.10.2016

Veröffentlicht am 7. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in Zodiac, Honeymoon Disease, Raveneye, Hardrock, Alternative Rock, Blues, Rock, Live Review, News

Live review ZODIAC/RAVENEYE/HONEYMOON DISEASE, Gebr. de Nobel, Leiden, 06.10.2016

Leiden is a city in The Netherlands that is well known for their university. But 'leiden' also means 'suffering' in German, a double meaning that describes this Thursday evening very well. It was at no point suffering to be part of this concert with three...

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CD review ALTER BRIDGE "The Last Hero"

Veröffentlicht am 5. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in Alter Bridge, Tremonti, News, CD Review, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Hardrock, Rock, Modern Rock

CD review ALTER BRIDGE "The Last Hero"

(9/10) It was in an interview I had with Mark Tremonti at the end of last year when he mentioned that the beginning of 2016 will be the starting point for working on the next Alter Bridge album. Having heard this excitement was pretty high and now, nine...

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CD review TRUCKFIGHTERS "V"

Veröffentlicht am 3. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in Truckfighters, Rock, Stoner Rock, News, CD Review, Alternative Rock, Hardrock, Heavy Metal, Garage

CD review TRUCKFIGHTERS "V"

(7/10) Swedish rocker Truckfighters are pretty straight forward when it comes to their neewest album. It's their fifth longplayer and guess what they called it - "V". Can't be more clear than that. OK, what does "V" contain? First of all it comes with...

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Interview with Nicke Andersson from IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC

Veröffentlicht am 2. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in Imperial State Electric, News, Hardrock, Classic Rock, Rock, Interview, Sleaze Rock, Glam Rock

Interview with Nicke Andersson from IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC

Stockholm-based rock outfit Imperial State Electric has a new longplayer in the record stores. "All Through the Night" is the title of the newest release and ISE main man Nicke Andersson talks about the album, touring plans and his passion for music in...

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CD review TESSERACT "Polaris" Tour Editon (incl. "Errai" EP)

Veröffentlicht am 2. Oktober 2016 von Markus W. in TessertacT, Prog Rock, Prog Metal, Rock, CD Review, News

CD review TESSERACT "Polaris" Tour Editon (incl. "Errai" EP)

(*/10) It was twelve months ago when TesseracT released their latest album called "Polaris". The longplayer featured excellent prog rock songs that are a treat for each prog enthusiasts. The other days the guys publish a new version of "Polaris" which...

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CD review MEAT LOAF "Braver Than We Are"

Veröffentlicht am 29. September 2016 von Markus W. in Meat Loaf, Rock, Symphonic Rock, News, CD Review, Jim Steinman

CD review MEAT LOAF "Braver Than We Are"

(4/10) Oh boy. This album belongs to the biggest disappointments when it comes to 2016 rock music. Actually the pre-requisits couldn't have been better. The announcement that Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman work together on a new Meat Loaf album was a kickstart...

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CD review THE QUIREBOYS "Twisted Love"

Veröffentlicht am 24. September 2016 von Markus W. in The Quireboys, News, CD Review, Rock, Hardrock, Sleaze Rock, Blues, Classic Rock

CD review THE QUIREBOYS "Twisted Love"

(9/10) I can remember the moment when I listened the first time to The Quireboys debut back in "A Bit of What You Fancy". It was in 1990 when the guys from London released the album that gave me some jaw-dropping moments. Right at the end of the overdone...

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RIVERSIDE talks about the band's future

Veröffentlicht am 23. September 2016 von Markus W. in Riverside, Prog Rock, Rock, Avangarde, News

RIVERSIDE talks about the band's future

Photo: Pirate Smile (Promotion) Polish prog rockers Riverside informs about the future of the band after the loss in February this year. Here is the statement: Dear Friends, We'd like to thank you again for your friendship and support throughout this...

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IRON MAIDEN continues "Book of Souls tour" also in 2017

Veröffentlicht am 23. September 2016 von Markus W. in Iron Maiden, Tour, Heavy Metal, NWoBHM, Power Metal, Classic Metal, Rock, Live

IRON MAIDEN continues "Book of Souls tour" also in 2017

Iron Maiden will continue with their "Book of Souls" world tour by adding more European dates. Here are they are and it looks like at this stage that no additonal European shows will be added: 22. April Belgium – Antwerpen / Sportpaleis 24. April Germany...

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CD review LED ZEPPELIN "The Complete BBC Sessions"

Veröffentlicht am 21. September 2016 von Markus W. in Led Zeppelin, Rock, Hardrock, Classic Rock, News, CD Review, BBC Session

CD review LED ZEPPELIN "The Complete BBC Sessions"

(9/10) This album is a kind of surprise and a gift for fans of the legendary Led Zeppelin. Everybody that is interested in rock music will cherish this release since it comes with some extra treats. It was in 1997 when a Led Zeppelin compilation album...

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SHARK - the new band of ABATTOIR founding member Mark Caro

Veröffentlicht am 20. September 2016 von Markus W. in Abattoir, Heavy Metal, Shark, News, Rock, Hardrock, Melodic Rock

SHARK - the new band of ABATTOIR founding member Mark Caro

Shark is the new rock group launched by metal veteran and co-founding member, lead guitar player and songwriter of 80’s thrash metal icons Abattoir, The band features: Mark “The Shark” Caro, (Guitar / Lead Vocals) Craig “Stretch” Miller (from LA club...

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CD review NARNIA "Narnia"

Veröffentlicht am 20. September 2016 von Markus W. in Narnia, Hardrock, Rock, News, CD Review

CD review NARNIA "Narnia"

(8/10) The other day I received an album from a band that I haven't expected. Swedish Narnia are back with a new album, simply named "Narnia". Seven years after "Course of a Generation" this new album came a bit out of leftfield. It was in 2010 when CJ...

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CD review AIRBOURNE "Breakin' Outta Hell"

Veröffentlicht am 16. September 2016 von Markus W. in Airbourne, Rock, Roc'n'Roll, Hardrock, Blues, CD Review, News

CD review AIRBOURNE "Breakin' Outta Hell"

(8/10) In days when the ravages of time leave their marks on bands like AC/DC it's a good thing that the next generation sits in the starting blocks. Therefore it's a great to have bands like Airbourne who develops the sound of the iconic Australian five-piece...

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