No nonsense Rock n’ Roll may not be the flavour of the month but Canadian trio Danko Jones, with twenty-three years under their belts, have got it down to a tee. Their ninth album A Rock Supreme, on Rise Above, continues their trademark sound – which mixes the bite of AC/DC and the swagger of Thin Lizzy with an impressive, Clutch like ferocity.Continue reading
On Friday, March 23rd, Judas Priest rolled into the newly renovated Worcester Palladium for a sold-out date on their Firepower Tour with legends Saxon and Black Star Riders. What a breath of fresh air this show was. I honestly can’t remember the last concert I attended that did not have at least one band on the bill with some sort of controversy surrounding them or was not inclined to espouse their political beliefs on stage (whether for the better or worse). This tour is just a class act from start to finish. No bullshit, no drama, no politics, just good old Rock n’ Roll, and Metal.Continue reading
The 2018 Las Rageous festival will take place on Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center in Las Vegas. After a successful debut in 2017, the festival is back with an even bigger lineup this year.Continue reading
Due to exceptional demand, Brian Downey’s Alive And Dangerous have added a second concert this November at Nells Jazz & Blues in London. Taking place on Saturday 25th November 2017, and tickets are on sale now. Continue reading
Black Star Riders, made up of members of Thin Lizzy, have dropped a new clip from their recent album Heavy Fire (Nuclear Blast Entertainment). You can watch the clip from ‘Dancing With the Wrong Girl’ below:Continue reading
Back in 2013 when Black Star Riders (BSR) released their début album, All Hell Breaks Loose (Nuclear Blast) there was plenty of excited interest in a band with former members of Thin Lizzy. Throw in vocalist Ricky Warwick who had not only done a sterling job as stand-in vocalist for the late, lamented Phil Lynott but had regularly proved himself as one of the most productive working rock musicians and expectations for BSR were understandably high. Continue reading
Ricky Warrick (of Black Star Riders) is streaming “The Road To Damascus Street,” off of his upcoming double album When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues), out February 2016 via Nuclear Blast below.
Warrick commented on the track:
“Belfast has always been the heart and soul of my creative center. The longing for home is a constant for a touring musician and Sam’s lyrics inspired me to write the music. I am delighted to finally be releasing this song.”
Double CD
CD1 When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)
01: The Road To Damascus Street
02: Celebrating Sinking
03: When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)
04: Toffee Town
05: That’s Where The Story Ends
06: Johnny Ringo’s Last Ride
07: Gold Along The Cariboo
08: The Son Of The Wind
09: If Your Not Gonna Leave Me (I’ll Find Someone Who Will)
10: Yesteryear
Bonus Tracks
11: Ghost Town Road
12: The Whiskey Song
13: Tank McCullough Saturdays (Electric Version)
Ricky Warwick recently announced the release of not one but TWO new solo albums next year. ‘When Patsy Cline Was Crazy…
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CD2 Hearts On Trees
01: Presbyterian Homesick Blues
02: Tank McCullough Saturdays
03: Psycho
04: Hearts On Trees
05: Said Samson To Goliath
06: Way Too Cool For Snow
07: Schwaben Redoubt
08: The Year of Living Dangerously
09: Disasters
10: 82
Bonus Tracks
11: Love Owes
12: I Can See My Life (From Here)
13: The Ugly Truth
14: Hell Or Highwater
15: Eight Bells (Demo)
Ricky Warrick and The Fighting Hearts have an upcoming UK solo tour with Stiff Little Fingers with dates posted below:
Feb 25: Academy – Oxford
Feb 26: Pyramids- Portsmouth
Feb 27: Phoenix – Exeter
Feb 28: University (Solus) – Cardiff
Mar 01: Robin 2 – Wolverhampton
Mar 02: The Assembly – Leamington Spa
Mar 04: Forum – London
Mar 05: Roadmenders – Northampton
Mar 06: Academy – Bristol
Mar 08: Junction – Cambridge
Mar 09: Waterfront – Norwich
Mar 11: Rock City – Nottingham
Mar 12: Academy – Leeds
Mar 14: Garage – Aberdeen
Mar 15: Ironworks – Inverness
Mar 17: Barrowland – Glasgow
Mar 18: Academy – Newcastle
Mar 19: Ritz – Manchester
Black Star Riders is streaming a lyric video for “Soldierstown,” which is streaming below. They have announced upcoming December tour dates supporting Def Leppard and Whitesnake in the UK and Ireland.
Dec 06: 3 Arena – Dublin (IR)
Dec 07: Odyssey Arena – Belfast (IR)
Dec 09: Metro Radio Arena – Newcastle (UK)
Dec 10: SSE Hydro – Glasgow
Dec 11: Shepherds Bush Empire – London (HEADLINE SHOW)
Dec 12: Genting Arena – Birmingham
Dec 13: Capital FM Arena – Nottingham
Dec 15: Arena – Manchester
Dec 16: Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
Dec 17: Wulfrun – Wolverhampton (HEADLINE SHOW)
Dec 18: Wembley SSE Arena – London
Dec 19: Motorpoint Arena – Sheffield
People often complain about how rock music isn’t the same as it used to be in the “good old days”, with the term ‘rock’ now often being used to describe any song which has a slightly edgy riff. Due to this, it can be hard for classic rock fans to discover new music that appeals to their tastes. If you are someone who enjoys listening to old-style rock and roll without any of the frills or gimmicks, then you should be getting excited about the release of 2113 (TeePee) by Pittsburgh-based quartet Carousel.
It is almost impossible to write a rock album review without mentioning the guitar riffs at some point, however, Carousel are able to prove from the first track alone that they have completely nailed the technical guitar aspect. ‘Trouble’ is full of infectious riffs and melodies that are able to stick to the typical classic rock theme whilst still sounding fresh.
In ‘Jim’s Song’ Dave Wheeler and co. seem to express their own opinions on the current music scene: “Don’t want to hear another song about a broken dream”. The lyrical content throughout the entire album is both interesting and unique, making the listener want to hear more about what is going on in the minds of Carousel.
It is hard to compare Dave’s vocals to anyone else’s, however, Carousel’s music as a whole seems to have obvious influences from bands such as Heaven’s Basement, Black Star Riders and even Black Stone Cherry.
If you like old-school riffs fused with lots of cowbell and effect pedals then Carousel are definitely the band for you. Although they may not appeal to everyone there is no denying that their music is both tight and well-written.
7.0/10
JULIA CONOPO
Europe. Photo Credit: Tallee Savage
Swedish hard rock veterans Europe have launched their first US tour in ten years. Dates are posted below. Stream the special check in video from vocalist Joey Tempest below.
Apr 18 – 22: Monsters of Rock Cruise – Miami, FL
Apr 23: Kewadin Casino – Sault Ste Marie, MI
Apr 24: Potowatomi Casino – Milwaukee, WI (w/ Black Star Riders)
Apr 25: House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
Apr 26: The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
Apr 28: House of Blues – Chicago, IL (w/ Black Star Riders)
Apr 30: Irving Plaza – New York, NY (w/ Black Star Riders)
May 01: The Bears Den – Niagara Falls, NY
May 02: Merriweather Post Pavilion (M3 Rock Festival) – Columbia, MD
May 03: Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT