Rock Regeneration

Apr02

EP: “The Settling” By Veetacore

on April 2nd, 2012 at 19:50

Local female-fronted Pop-Punkers Veetacore have got a new 5 Track EP out called “The Settling” and its really rather good! On opener “Sliced Waters” there’s a simple beat throughout the song with a clever little synth section accompanying the “electro” drum sound. The highest compliment I can pay singer Becky is that her vocal reminds me of a pop version of “Die So Fluid’s” vocalist Grog. For a singer so young she has good range for this style of music. Lyrically the song isn’t pulling up any trees but is a decent opener.
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Apr02

CD: “The Pride” by InMe

on April 2nd, 2012 at 19:22

Posted In: CD, Reviews, George

When it comes to making releases independently, there are a few things which should be taken into account; your fan base, your commitment and your direction. Luckily, InMe seem to have all three of these factors locked down to a tee, as their latest album “The Pride” was funded to a level of three hundred percent of the required amount via the ever increasingly popular website, Pledge Music. After their last studio album “Herald Moth” was released back in 2009, it was inevitable that fans would be desperate to found out what InMe had to offer in 2012.
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Apr01

Preview: Mark Chadwick at Mr.Kyps 5th April

on April 1st, 2012 at 14:23

Posted In: Preview

Mark Chadwick front man of the Levellers Live and acoustic at Mr. Kyps in Poole Thursday 5th April 2012

Mark Chadwick is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters. With his band, The Levellers, he has co-written 20 chart singles and 4 top 40 albums. Usually seen gallivanting across the globe with The Levellers on a seemingly never ending 20 year tour, he will take time out for this special one-off solo show. This will be a set of Levellers songs handpicked by the man himself, classics alongside some less well known tracks, material from his solo album ‘All The Pieces’ and you may even hear a couple of new songs from upcoming album ‘Static On The Airwaves’.
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Apr01

EP: “The Sabres” by The Sabres

on April 1st, 2012 at 14:13

Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

The Sabres is a new 3 Track EP, a forth-coming taster for their new album.

Bournemouth Punk/Rock outfit The Sabres have a new EP out which has fallen into the hands of Rock Regeneration for review. On “Shade of Light” the guitars are very “Post/Punk” and I’m hearing a smidgeon of U2’s “I Will Follow” in the chords! The vocals are a nod toward Billie-Joe but that’s where the influences stop.
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Apr01

Single: “Voice of the Future” by The Boy Royals

on April 1st, 2012 at 14:01

Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

The Boy Royals, formerly known as Town have released a new single which I have gratefully accepted the opportunity to review. This Newport based band celebrate all things British with their “Britbeat” – influenced sound. On new single “Voice of the Future” there’s an unmistakable nod in the direction of the Enemy with the vocal,all swagger and grit.
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Mar30

Preview: Fields of the Nephilim at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

on March 30th, 2012 at 20:08

Posted In: Events, Preview

October 31st * only UK performance in 2012 *

Fields of the Nephilim today confirm that they will be performing a very special show on Halloween at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. This celebration will be the band’s sole performance on UK soil this year, due to the just-announced cancellation of the Sonisphere Festival in Knebworth.
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Mar30

Preview: Steel Panther

on March 30th, 2012 at 19:30

Posted In: Preview

Steel Panther announce their biggest UK Tour to date in November 2012, including a date at Southampton Guildhall on 14th November 2012

The headline news is this: Steel Panther genuinely rock. The crowd absolutely adores them – The Independant On Sunday.

Their polished second album is certainly a musical match for any of the hard rocking legends it affectionately spoofs – Classic Rock.

No one else, neither the legends nor the young pretenders ae making records as good as this – Metal Hammer.
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Mar29

EP: “Growing Pains” by Lower Lands

on March 29th, 2012 at 21:57

Posted In: Reviews, Bryanna, CD

When you listen to a British band, it’s always refreshing to hear that all-so-familiar accent that most British vocalists hide. Lower Lands from Lincoln, UK, have just that.

Lower Lands consist of Benji (Guitar, vocals), Paul (Guitar, vocals), Jacob (Bass, vocals) and Sam (Drums, vocals).
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Mar29

Peace, Love, and Gloves At Hope FM

on March 29th, 2012 at 21:04

Posted In: news

Dorset Music Awards Finalists Peace Love & Gloves were invited down to the Hope FM radio station in Bournemouth to have a chat with DJ Tim Heywood and play a couple of live acoustic songs along with playing a few tracks from their debut EP, they were also joined by Chinners who with Tim grilled the band about virtually everything that was going in their up and coming world at the moment.
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Mar27

Black Stone Cherry/Rival Sons

on March 27th, 2012 at 18:46

Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Southampton Guildhall

After huge tours supporting “Alter Bridge” and “Def Leppard” in some of the UK’s biggest Arenas and an great crowd pleasing performance at last years Download Festival, Southern rockers “Black Stone Cherry” return having gained huge support from the UK’s gig going public. Tonight they are coming to the end of a UK tour which sees all venues sold out well in advance. The band’s tour is in support of their highly rated 3rd album “Between The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea” which was released in 2011. Tonight’s support comes in the form of Long Beach, California rockers “Rival Sons” who opened last year for the mighty “Judas Priest” and performed at open air London’s High Voltage Festival.
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