This Years Winner Is – Always Goes Down Smooth
Mar 24th
Fathom the distance between TYWI’S first release and their latest contemporary piece and you’ll rapidly begin to appreciate the leaps and bounds the band seem to have undertaken.
First track ‘A Bigger Breakdown Than Lad” features a similar guitar infrastructure to the previous E.P however guitar levels seem to have been refined into a much better flowing conformity; drums are no longer drowned out by a quick succession of riffs, and vocals alike seem to work in greater harmony. With the title being derived from a strange concoction of white vans, over-priced service stations, and monstrous motorway breakdowns the objective correlative of a major breakdown within the song is made all the more ironic and jocular.
Ian De Sylva Interview
Mar 18th
1. The CD cover for Josephine seems heavily art influenced. What message was you hoping to get across within it?
Ian: The cover is an illustration by Jan Durina.
I’d seen his photographs in the Playground Magazine, and really liked the kind of edgy quality to them.
When we needed artwork for the single I liked the idea of having a girl on the front cover to represent the character Josephine in the song.
Jan sent through about four different images, but this illustration really stood out.
Kyra – These Precious Things
Mar 14th
Move over We Are The Ocean, there’s some new boys in town and their here to stay.
Dynamic four-piece Kyra pack the same cogent screams as WATO yet still manage to have a dynamic twist with a variety of fleeting riffs and breakdowns consistently found throughout their latest EP These Precious Things.
Funniest Rock Moment Thus Far in 2010?
Mar 4th
My Passion the Marmite of our society. You either love them, hate them, or stalk them… lets just hope it’s not the latter!
However, one Facebook user who seems to lack a caps-lock key went one step-further and created the “i hate my passion” group.
Fans are in arms regarding the situation and have since retaliated with a series of comments in support of the band. As you can imagine this has also been met by the haters comments which have so far been in the form of misconstructed sentences.
New Avantasia Song Available Now
Mar 4th
On April 6th the two brand new AVANTASIA albums “The Wicked Symphony” and “Angel Of Babylon” will be released via Nuclear Blast records. With previous efforts immediately hitting the charts in over 15 countries, expectations are high for this latest work. Like the former masterpieces, there will be breathtaking performances of numerous guest stars for the fans. This time around, names include the likes of Klaus Meine (Scorpions), Eric Singer (KISS), Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Ripper Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Jon Oliva (Savatage), Bob Catley (Magnum), Jorn Lande (Masterplan), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Jens Johansson (ex-DIO, Stratovarius), Andre Matos (ex-Angra), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS, ex-Meat Loaf) and many more.
Exodus – A hostile Journey? We don’t think so!
Mar 3rd
THE THRASH METAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
“Exhibit B: The Human Condition”. It’s really, really sick. It’s really different from the last one and it’s really different from the two before. But it’s 100 percent EXODUS. Out of the last three, this one is faster, but it’s also a little more melodic, and it’s also a little bit more old school. Some of Rob’s vocal patterns are just so old school; it’s killer. The production is a little more, let’s say, less sterile. Not less sterile, but less digital perfection, more organic. It’s really, really lively. There is by far more melody on it as well. Thematically, it’s a little different. The last one centered a lot on religion and this one is, as the title says, about the human condition; cruelty, ignorance, and inhumanity and brutality. Just the things that man has shown to be so adept at doing.” GARY HOLT, Exodus
Are Iron Maiden, Rammstein and Slayer part of your CRÜE?
Mar 2nd
With a line up already boasting IRON MAIDEN, RAMMSTEIN, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SLAYER amongst others, SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH has announced another seven fantastic acts, showcasing the diversity and range of music it has to offer.
A welcome addition to the SONISPHERE line up, in their seven years FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND have chalked up some amazing statistics: the band have sold considerably more than a million records; all four of their albums have gone into the UK Top 20; they have three Gold records; have graced countless magazine covers, been the subject of broadsheet profiles and tabloid features; their tours sell out the nation’s larger venues in a matter of minutes; worldwide – from America to Russia, Singapore to Australia, Japan and beyond – they have a following more loyal than bands considered their equal. And, most importantly, they rock.
Andrew W.K – Breathtaking New Album Close To Release
Mar 1st
Image Property of T Whalen - Chicago. Click the image to visit their Flickr account.
After three years of loyal patience, ANDREW W.K. fans can finally experience the ‘lost’ third album from the established party rocker. Previously released in Japan and Korea in 2006, CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS will officially become available on March 22nd 2010, being released on new label STEEV MIKE, as a special two album package (the original CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS on one disc, and an additional CD called MOTHER OF MANKIND, containing rare and unreleased material).
NeverScreamNever!
Feb 28th
A woman shrieking; and to my knowledge the husband isn't even taking the picture...
Have you ever had that moment on MSN happily chatting away about how you fought off 30 ninjas today with a frying pan? If so then more often than not a cataclysm is preempted. The person you dread pops up with a new YouTube link for you.
Don’t worry. You’re not alone.
No, it seems to be a common occurrence for me:
All feature some-what extensively on my browsing history.
My Passion Interview
Feb 28th
My Passion - Image Copyright of Marianne Harris
Originally published on July 21st 2009 one of our most popular posts was riddled with font errors, old pictures, mis-alignment and general annoyances. However, today I finally reached boiling point. After pouring a cup of Coffee I started to rejuvenate an old interview with one of today’s hottest bands….
*Bear in mind this interview was conducted last-year so not all of the information may still stand*
1. Undoubtedly the majority of rockers will have heard of My Passion by now. Yet, for those who still haven’t, what are your main goals as a band?
