Iain Matthews: A People’s History by Richard Houghton
Spenwood Books
Mention Iain Matthews’ name to most music fans and, if the answer isn’t "who?", then it’s likely to be "oh, isn’t he the...
Review: Wilson – Right to Rise
Tittle track 'Right to Rise' is an even tempered track with plenty of grit and determination! Its textures are gruelling and bold, holding a...
Vio-lence takes over Preston
There are many places closely associated with heavy metal in the UK and Preston is not one of them. It's a rarity that metal...
Review: Palace Of The King – Valles Marineris
Last year, Australian rock n roll sextet, Palace Of The King, released their debut album White Bird/Burn The Sky. It was full of anthemic,...
The Mute Gods – Tardigrades Will Inherit The Earth
The Mute Gods gave birth to a formidable debut album with last year’s Do Nothing Till Your Hear From Me. Critically appraised, presumably good...
Alcatrazz are Born Innocent
Take one of the finest rock voices of all time (even if he didn’t know it until 1979), add in a couple of original...
Live: HRH AOR On The Road Tour, O2 Academy, Newcastle
Hard Rock Hell started as a unique rock and metal festival experience in 2007. Over the years it has spawned many other festivals under...
HRH Prog Festival Review 2014
“New Prog for Old Ears and Old Prog for New Ears. ” That is the mantra for this year’s HRH PROG held at Hafn...
Hard-hitting trio from Brighton, The Rocket Dolls, release ‘The Art of Disconnect’
The Art of Disconnect is the new release by The Rocket Dolls and sees the hard-hitting trio from Brighton join forces with the likes...
Intelligent Prog Rock by The Tangent
The Tangent, despite having been around for fifteen years, are quite likely one of the best prog rock bands you’ve never heard of. They’re...




























