Flamin’ Groovies – ‘Rockin’ The Roundhouse’ (Cleopatra Records)

Flamin’ Groovies – ‘Rockin’ The Roundhouse’ (Cleopatra Records)

With the mighty Flamin’ Groovies being the sound of summer chez moi, it seems appropriate to review this double CD live release from Cleopatra Records.... Details
Phil Campbell & the Bastard Sons – ‘Live in the North’ (Nuclear Blast Records)

Phil Campbell & the Bastard Sons – ‘Live in the North’ (Nuclear Blast Records)

When Motorhead folded after Lemmy’s death in 2015, everyone wondered what would become of guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee. Would they stay together... Details
Unmaker – ‘Limb From Limb’

Unmaker – ‘Limb From Limb’

When I started writing this review I tried to think if there are any thrash metal bands from Ireland that I had heard of… I... Details
Black Sabbath – ‘Live Evil’ (BMG Records)

Black Sabbath – ‘Live Evil’ (BMG Records)

We've reached 'Live Evil' in the super deluxe reissues from Black Sabbath and whilst the box sets have been of the highest standards the last... Details
The Boys – ‘Odds & Sods’ (Voraus Records)

The Boys – ‘Odds & Sods’ (Voraus Records)

Oh, not another one said some old lady about an election. I'm sure she'd say the same if she knew there was another Boys 'Odds... Details
Hanoi Rocks – ‘The Days We Spent Underground 81-84’ (Cherry Red Records)

Hanoi Rocks – ‘The Days We Spent Underground 81-84’ (Cherry Red Records)

Completists and people who have never heard of Hanoi Rocks keep reading. Everyone else not curious please look away and yes I know there are... Details
Rancid – ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ (Epitaph Records)

Rancid – ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ (Epitaph Records)

Been living the dream for over a quarter of a century these Californians have been away for a while doing their own things from the... Details
Bruise Control – ‘Useless For Something’ (TNS Records)

Bruise Control – ‘Useless For Something’ (TNS Records)

I was sat eagerly flicking through one of my lists I like to compile of what to look out for with regards to new albums... Details
The Bellwether Syndicate – ‘Vestige & Vigil’ (Nexilis)

The Bellwether Syndicate – ‘Vestige & Vigil’ (Nexilis)

I don’t really use social media for much these days, other than checking out what mates have been listening to, and to spot anything that... Details
Black Spiders – ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ (Spinefarm Records)

Black Spiders – ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ (Spinefarm Records)

Sheffield-based hard rockers Black Spiders are ready to catch us all in their biggest web yet. It’s a big sticky one called ‘Can't Die, Won't... Details