FM – Atomic Generation

British rockers FM are enjoying something of a renaissance and have been on an upward spiral, creatively speaking, ever since they reunited back in 2007. The 2015 output entitled "Heroes and Villains" was a solid and well-written piece of work while this brand new 2018 offering of theirs is basically more of the same, delivered…

JEFF EVANS – Rock & Pop on British TV

This charming 336-page exploration of rock and pop music on British TV throughout the past seven decades by author Jeff Evans is an interesting and enlightening discourse on how two different entities were linked and how they have worked in tandem ever since the 1950s. Countless different TV shows that have either incorporated or focused…

HEIMSGARD – Following the Starlight

Even though the name of the band may evoke a certain Nordic or Scandinavian aura, Heimsgard is indeed a French outfit who released its debut album back in 2015. Mastermind Raido and his cohorts perform epic pagan black metal with a strong emphasis on sweeping melodies, grandiose atmospheres, fantasy-like vibes, and melancholy. The thirteen compositions…

TAAKE live at USF Verftet, Bergen –

The renowned Norwegian black metal artillery that is Taake staged a near-flawless homecoming show at the excellent venue that is USF Verftet last night in the glorious town of Bergen. It turned out to be one of those shows that left you with a load of different thoughts, feelings, and impressions to absorb and digest…

L.A. GUNS – Made in Milan

On the back of last year’s excellent “The Missing Peace” album, it should come as no surprise that the hard-hitting sleaze rockers L.A. Guns were eager to hit the road and tour the album. This 14-track live album/DVD was captured on tape in Milan, Italy, and features both the classic cuts and the soon-to-be anthems…

LAIBACH – live at USF Verftet (Bergen) –

The musical pioneers that are Laibach gifted the cold and windswept city of Bergen with an absolutely brilliant performance at USF Verftet on a bleak Wednesday night and it turned out to be one of the best shows that yours truly has ever witnessed. With a visually stunning stage set revolving around last year’s “Also…

JOE LYNN TURNER – Live at Madam Felle/Bergen

    Former Rainbow and Deep Purple vocalist Joe Lynn Turner always delivers a great show and the one at Madam Felle in Bergen the other night was no different. The rather small and intimate venue was packed and the first few rows of fans erupted into something akin to ecstasy when Turner and his…

JORDSJØ – Jord

Jordsjø is a Norwegian duo consisting of the talented dudes that are Håkon Oftung (Black Magic, Tusmørke) and Kristian Frøland. Folowing a string of demo releases, these guys decided to craft a full-length album consisting of 7 interesting tunes that are a warm, lively, and vibrant mixture of 70s prog rock with lots of flute…

ENEMYNSIDE – Dead Nation Army

The Italian thrash metallers known as Enemynside recently unearthed this hard-hitting and punchy 4-track EP of theirs entitled "Dead Nation Army". Now, let it be known that there is absolutely nothing original, different, or revolutionary to what these fuckers do; there are plenty of similar and nearly identical bands out there doing the exact same…

MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST – Resurrection

Ever since last year’s release of the excellent Michael Schenker Fest ”Live” DVD/CD featuring the three divine vocalists that are Robin McAuley, Graham Bonnet, and Gary Barden along with the hugely talented Ted McKenna (drums), Steve Mann (guitar and keyboards), and Chris Glen (bass), I have eagerly hoped for and anticipated a brand new studio…

DOBBELTGJENGER – Limbo Head

The highly eccentric and eclectic musical ensemble that is Dobbeltgjenger, which hails from Bergen, Norway, is a rather interesting and different musical encounter in all sorts of different ways. This strangely captivating record of theirs entitled "Limbo Head" brings to mind such original and innovative acts as King Crimson, Faith No More, Syd Barrett, Joy…

DUKES OF THE ORIENT – Dukes of the Orient

The origins of this interesting new band consisting of John Payne (ex-ASIA) and Erik Norlander (Last in Line, Lana Lane) go back to the re-structuring of the legendary ASIA in 2006 when the original line-up consisting of Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, and John Wetton reunited, which basically sidelined Payne and excluded him and…

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