Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines
The name Tygers of Pan Tang derives from a fictional archipelago in a Michael Moorcock novel. Despite their longevity, many younger rock and metal...
Jim Kirkpatrick is very much alive on Dead Man Walking
Many will recognise the name Jim Kirkpatrick as the guitarist/composer from classic rock band FM, but he’s also collaborated with other major talents such...
Twisted Illusion – Upstairs To Optimism
Upstairs To Optimism is the 5th studio release from Manchester band Twisted Illusion who, with little or no help from any record label or...
Melt Motif should be the breakout stars of 2023 with new album ‘Particles. Death...
You may not have heard of Melt Motif, however, if there is any justice in the world then by the end of the year...
Trapeze – Midnight Flyers – Complete Recordings Volume 2 (1974-1981), 5CD Box Set
The second volume in Cherry Red Records’ collection of rock band Trapeze’s official studio albums, plus live material, has been collected across five CDs....
Blackmore’s Night – Shadow Of The Moon (25th anniversary edition)
Ritchie Blackmore made his name, not just as a guitar God in the late sixties and throughout the seventies with Deep Purple and Rainbow...
Jethro Tull – RökFlöte
After no new studio albums from Jethro Tull between 2004-2022, we now get two inside one year. Hot on the heels of 2022’s The...
Saxon unveils More Inspirations
Following on from 2021’s Inspirations album, metal legends the mighty Saxon have dipped their toes into the water once again, releasing another album of...
DØDHEIMSGARD unleash Black Medium Current
A new record by Norwegian avant-garde masters Dødheimsgard is something akin to an event and a momentous occasion to those of us who are...
Ne Obliviscaris balance emotion and technical proficiency with Exul
Australian progressive metal up-and-comers Ne Obliviscaris return with their long-awaited album fourth, Exul. Despite delays from the pandemic, the Prog community has been foaming...