I like a bit of power metal. I also like medieval stuff. Can’t beat two guys in tin cans beating bells out of each other, as witnessed at Bloodstock 2016! So when this self-released number dropped into the inbox it caught my eye. Of Tulgey Wood… is Isle of Avalon’s [...]

A smattering of songs to tide you through the remainder of the afternoon… Felix Hagan & the Family – “Hey I Want You” Theatrical punks Felix Hagan & The Family have released the video for their new single “Hey I Want You”, the latest single to be taken from their [...]

When a band name sounds like my favourite guitar tone, I’m instantly attracted. When their album title Fvzz Dei literally translates as ‘The Fuzz of the Gods’ I’m completely sold. Fvzz Popvli are a roman fuzz rock trio who promise that their debut album will bring you into a “rough and [...]

Another quick round-up from artists big and small… Joe Satriani World-renowned guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, announces the release of his 16th solo album, What Happens Next, set for release, January 12, 2018 on Sony/Legacy Recordings. Just a day prior to the album release, Satriani revives his G3 tour entity, inviting [...]

Deadbolt Festival is taking place at the end of this month (Sept 30th – Oct 1st), and the final bands are dropping into place across the multiple stages and venues. At £26 for the two days (or £15 for a single day), including after-parties, it’s looking like the best value [...]

I’ve been following the Foo Fighters since their inception, not as a die-hard fan but as someone who loves Dave Grohl’s incredible talent as a multi-instrumentalist and music visionary. I’ve enjoyed all their albums to date but can always identify considerable peaks and troughs where some songs are just simply [...]