Various Artists – ‘All Systems Go – The Neat Singles Volume 1’ (HNE Recordings/Cherry Red Records)

Various Artists – ‘All Systems Go – The Neat Singles Volume 1’ (HNE Recordings/Cherry Red Records)

One of the most fascinating books you are ever likely to pick up regarding the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (or NWOBHM) is John... Details
Motorhead – ‘The Lost Tapes: The Collection (Vol. 1 – 5)’ (BMG)

Motorhead – ‘The Lost Tapes: The Collection (Vol. 1 – 5)’ (BMG)

What’s that you say? More posthumous live material from Motorhead? Do we really need that? Of course, you do! It’s fuckin’ Motorhead!! And there WERE... Details
Mean Jeans – ‘Blasted’ (Fat Wreck Chords)

Mean Jeans – ‘Blasted’ (Fat Wreck Chords)

They just don't give a shit anymore. Nah, it's a lyric of the new album, not their attitude to making music. Sounding like the bastard... Details
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion – ‘Back In Time’ (Cleopatra Records)

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion – ‘Back In Time’ (Cleopatra Records)

With some bands, you always know that a new album is worth the wait. It’s been five years since ‘The Sparky Sessions’, around the same... Details
The Singles Club -Fab Feb

The Singles Club -Fab Feb

OK, so here we are already a month into 2024 and the first sitting of the Singles Club. Here are the first Movers and groovers... Details
Dr Feelgood, ‘Live In Caen’ (Grand Records)

Dr Feelgood, ‘Live In Caen’ (Grand Records)

The most pleasant and unexpected surprise of 2022 for me was being able to say “there’s a great new album from Dr Feelgood”. I admit... Details
J Mascis – ‘What Do We Do Now’ (Sub Pop Records)

J Mascis – ‘What Do We Do Now’ (Sub Pop Records)

Better known for his band Dinosaur Jr and his style of guitar-slinging mixed with his part croaky part winey vocal style he is often seen... Details
Florence Black – ‘Bed of Nails’ (Self-Release)

Florence Black – ‘Bed of Nails’ (Self-Release)

The Welsh onslaught and domination of the heavy music scene continue to build momentum. Bands such as Those Damn Crows, Skindred, Phil Campbell & The... Details
The Voodoo Child ‘From The Dark’ (The Smokin’ Dudes Records)

The Voodoo Child ‘From The Dark’ (The Smokin’ Dudes Records)

If I say Romania and music it's not the first thing that pops into your head, I get it. I can give you one reason... Details
Brigata Vendetta – ‘This Is How Democracy Dies’ (Pirates Press Records)

Brigata Vendetta – ‘This Is How Democracy Dies’ (Pirates Press Records)

Brigata Vendetta are a new band to be reckoned with in the famed Bay Area punk rock scene, but the three members are anything but newcomers!... Details