Alter Bridge and Slash and The Conspirators frontman Myles Kennedy announced a next solo album. 'The Ides of March' will see the light of day on May 14th and features eleven songs: Get AlongA Thousand WordsIn StrideThe Ides of MarchWake Me When It’s OverLove Rain DownTell It Like It IsMoonshotWanderlust BeginsSifting Through The FireWorried Mind... Continue Reading →
CD review SIGGI SCHWARZ ‘The Fire Inside’
The name Siggi Schwarz is most probably not known to the broader public, but experts of refined guitar music should have heard the name at least once. The musician, who is based in Heidenheim an der Brenz, already has a significant number of solo releases to his credit. In addition, Schwarz also works with greats... Continue Reading →
CD review BLAST BOMB ‘Rock’n’Roll Junkie’ – EP
Hamburg-based explosive rockers Blast Bomb have made good use of the Corona days and have been working on a new EP. 'Rock'n'Roll Junkie' is the promising title of this EP which will be available at the end of February. The title song is already unwrapped and can be enjoyed HERE. Blast Bomb, that stands for... Continue Reading →
LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s Jan Hoffmann talks about ‘Ghost’
After having released the stellar 'How Do We Want to Live?' longplayer in 2020 and after having played some small live shows during summer, Münster-based post-rock specialists Long Distance Calling unleash with 'Ghost' an EP that shows for a next time the entire musical potential of the quartet. Having found their own unique sound, the... Continue Reading →
Wolfgang Van Halen and MAMMOTH WVH
The long awaited debut album of Wolfgang Van Halen is slowly taking shape. The artwork has now been revealed and a release date has also set. Mammoth WVH will release the first record on June 11th and the album will be released via EX1 Records / Explorer1 Music Group. With 'Distance' a first song was... Continue Reading →
A new song from ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN
At the end of last year Anneke van Giersbergen announced the release of her new solo album 'The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest', one of the most important and personal albums in Anneke’s career to date. An album inspired by heartbreak – not something Anneke ever anticipated writing. It will be released on February 26th, 2021. The third... Continue Reading →
INGLORIOUS created a video for ‘Messiah’
Release day of the 'We Will Ride' album, forged by Inglorious. Additionally the band unveil a new video which is for 'Messiah'. The album review can be found HERE. Photo: Paul Harries
CD review JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 ‘Running Games’
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra is known for his work with Nightranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Whitesnake. In addition, the axe wizard from Iowa City, Iowa also recorded three solo albums before releasing the first Joel Hoekstra's 13 album. 'Dying to Live' was launched in 2015, followed six years later by 'Running Games', the sophomore offering. The total... Continue Reading →
CD review THE PRETTY RECKLESS ‘Death by Rock and Roll’
It was in 2009 when a band was founded in NYC, which quickly grew from a newcomer to an established rock act. We are talking about The Pretty Reckless. With 'Light Me Up' the quartet released a very solid debut album rather quickly and already at the time The Pretty Reckless were nominated for the... Continue Reading →
CD review DEWOLFF ‘Wolffpack’
Not being on tour means more time to work on new song ideas. Holland's flagship rockers DeWolff made use of this option after the trio had to end their at the time ongoing 'Tascam Tapes' tour due to COVOID. After the first disappointment vanished, the decision of not sitting still and waiting ripened quickly. Pablo... Continue Reading →
CHEAP TRICK announced a new album and unveil a new song
Rock veterans Cheap Trick have announced a new album. It will be entitled 'In Another World' and will be available in stores from April 9th.With 'Light Up the Fire' Cheap Trick have already unleashed a track, a song that raises expectations for a great album. And here is the tracklist: Here Comes the SummerQuit Waking... Continue Reading →
BROILERS announce a new album
In times of social distancing, German rock icons Broilers are back with a new album. 'Puro Amor' is the title of the album that speaks for itself, a record being a 46 minute musical embrace. In focus is the theme of ' love ', with all its heights and lows addressed.'Pure Amor' will be in... Continue Reading →
CD review MSG (Michael Schenker Group) ‘Immortal’
Rock and Metal rebel Michael Schenker can look back on a long musical career which with his ninth album 'Immortal' reaches a new landmark. As already on 'Resurrection' and 'Revelation' Schenker relies on the collaboration with friends and guests beginning with Michael Voss. Voss, himself known for e.g. Mad Max, co-produced 'Immortal' and can also... Continue Reading →
CD review VOLTER ‘High Gain Overkill’
Volter hail from Hannover, Germany, are a trio and are dedicated to Rock'n'Roll. Volter's roots go back to 2014. Drummer Anton and singer/bassist Gregor found a lot of common ground when it comes to their passion for raw hard rock music. What was missing at the time was a guitarist and the search was completed... Continue Reading →
CD review ANDY SUSEMIHL ‘Alienation’
There is no need to argue about the experience of Andy Susemihl. The guitarist can refer to a long track record and shared the stage with Ozzy Osbourne, Guns'n'Roses and Deep Purple. With 'Alienation', Susemihl releases a next solo album for which he has gathered a number of musicians and friends. There is Peter Baltes... Continue Reading →









