The Circus Hearts -‘A Stitch or Two…’ (Self-Released)

The Circus Hearts -‘A Stitch or Two…’ (Self-Released)

Classic rock n roll transcends time by distilling heart and passion into the soul that connects us with others in some collective unconscious pool of... Details
Motorhead – ‘Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2007’ (BMG)

Motorhead – ‘Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2007’ (BMG)

Motorhead at a jazz festival? Really? Yes, really! In all fairness, the Montreux Jazz Festival is renowned for its diversity and inclusiveness, everyone from Deep... Details
The Mansters – ‘The Lessons In giving Up’ (Loyal Blood Records)

The Mansters – ‘The Lessons In giving Up’ (Loyal Blood Records)

Influenced by the punk and hardcore Norwegians THE MANSTERS have released a demo, three EPs and a full-length album since their inception in 2006.Now in 2023, seven... Details
Jesus Chrüsler Supercar – ‘Rising EP’ (Majestic Mountain Records)

Jesus Chrüsler Supercar – ‘Rising EP’ (Majestic Mountain Records)

The Swedish Death ’n’ Roll machine known as JESUS CHRÜSLER SUPERCAR race at full throttle on this here EP Led by the axe-swinging frontman Robban... Details
The Hard-Ons – ‘Ripper 23’ (Golden Robot Records)

The Hard-Ons – ‘Ripper 23’ (Golden Robot Records)

Peter ‘Blackie’ Black, Ray Ahn, Murray Ruse and Tim Rogers, otherwise known as The Hard-Ons from out of that there Australia where every creature wants to kill you.... Details
Duncan Reid & The Big Heads – ‘And It’s Goodbye From Him’ (Little Big Head Records)

Duncan Reid & The Big Heads – ‘And It’s Goodbye From Him’ (Little Big Head Records)

The first thing that struck me about this farewell was the striking artwork. I must admit that a small lump in my throat was quickly... Details
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