Trifecta – The New Normal
The coming together of stellar musicians to make an album doesn’t always mean the end result will be something to salivate over, but Trifecta...
Hawkwind – Stories From Time & Space
Whatever you might want to say about Hawkwind, they certainly don’t let the grass (or the space) grow underneath them. Following on from 2023’s...
Tarot bring us a Glimpse Of The Dawn
At last, Tasmanian rockers Tarot are releasing the long awaited follow up to the promising debut, Reflections. Seeped in the rock roots of Heep...
Ian Hunter shows Defiance Pt 2:Fiction
Hot on the heels of last year’s excellent Defiance Pt. 1, Ian Hunter is back with the follow-up, unsurprisingly titled, Defiance Pt. 2: Fiction....
Blue Oyster Cult – Ghost Stories
In recent years, the Blue Oyster Cult (BOC) have joined the ranks of those elite bands who’ve racked up fifty plus years of making...
Rage venture into the Afterlifelines
It’s been 40 years since German giants Rage hit the road and achieving such a milestone demands something special. The treat is a double...
Cedric Burnside shares his Hill Country Love
Yes, OK Cedric Burnside is the grandson of the blues genius R L Burnside but he’s never tried to ride on those coat-tails and,...
SiX by SiX Go Beyond Shadowland
Following the success of their eponymous debut album, SiX by SiX have now released their sophomore album, Beyond Shadowland, once again pooling their diverse...
Prog rockers Sykofant deliver a classy debut with Twists and Turns
What a delightfully eclectic and unique-sounding opus this is! The musically playful and adventurous act known as Sykofant clearly knows how to engage, thrill,...
Blind Guardian: The Bard’s Song lives on in Manchester
After an eight year wait, the mighty Blind Guardian made their way to our shores, armed with a brand new album, The God Machine,...