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Dec24

EP: “Reborn” by Waking Theo

on December 24th, 2012 at 08:00
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Bursting out of Yorkshire come this hard working quintet. Mixing heavy guitar work, with pounding rhythms producing a heavy, yet melodic sound.

Dec08

CD: “Vegas Lights” by Hancox

on December 8th, 2012 at 20:33
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Pip Hancox has put together a cracking album. The underlying sound and feel is one of psychobilly, which is no surprise coming from the frontman of Guana Batz. The clickety click of the drums, the sound of the bass, the vocals. It is all unmistakable. Not too mention the dark overtone of the album, something […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Dec05

CD: “Never Say Die” by The Action Plan

on December 5th, 2012 at 21:40
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Bursting out of Bristol, although orignally hailing from South Wales, come “The Action Plan” with their debut album “Never Say Die”, due for release on the 10th December.

Dec04

CD: “Disasters: Ways To Leave A Scene” by Broken Links

on December 4th, 2012 at 23:18
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

With an interesting blend of electronic and alt-rock you get Broken Links. based in Southampton this three piece have a fullly rounded and unique sound.

Nov20

EP: “Guardians” by Guardians

on November 20th, 2012 at 12:54
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

The eponymously titled mini-album by the Mersyside quartet is due to hit the stores on the 7th January, and is well worth looking out for. They have a full bodied (is this a wine review???) rock sound that easily hits the pop/punk spot. This is a tremedous debut mini-album which is hard to put down.

Nov04

EP: “Immension” by Immension

on November 4th, 2012 at 12:04
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Old school metal. New school vocals. Noodling. Riffage. Pounding drums. Storming stuff.

Nov04

CD: “Preachers” by My Jerusalem

on November 4th, 2012 at 11:51
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

All the way over in Austin Texas comes the second album by “My Jerusalem”, pushing what they describe as “Post-Modern Southern Gothic Soul” in the form of “Preachers”.

Nov04

EP: “Another Rainy Day” by Bleak Falls

on November 4th, 2012 at 11:33
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Bleak Falls have a 6 track EP due out on December 10th. Being described as the Deftones and Cancer Bats having a bar fight to Nirvana pumping out over the jukebox – you’ll get the picture! Coming from Sussex this quintet have a formiddable sound, and the EP backs this up.

Oct25

EP: “Five Pounds” by Hitchcock Blonde

on October 25th, 2012 at 09:26
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

“Five Pounds” delivers 6 tracks of raw energy without compromise, laying down the law. Hitchcock Blonde are the re-incarnation of Avenge Vulture Attack, having evolved from their punk rock to a more rocking sound, albeit slightly less aggressive. This London based four piece are carving out their own brand of indie punk rock.

Oct22

EP: “Lessons In Fire” By Terminal Gods

on October 22nd, 2012 at 22:09
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Coming out of London, and about to release their second single are Terminal Gods. Who describe themselves as having been touting their high energy, heavy leather, drum machine driven hard rock across the UK. Seeking to harmonise their primary influences of dark, dramatic post-punk with ruthless, brazen rock and roll. A combination which is strongly […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…