Classic Cover: Tempt – “We Will Rock You” (original by Queen)

Tempt have released their cover of Queen’s iconic masterpiece “We Will Rock You” - available to stream now (or enjoy the video below). The single release which was mixed by Grammy Award winner Chris Lord-Alge follows the band’s successful premier of the song’s video that highlighted the incredible response that they received on their European … Continue reading Classic Cover: Tempt – “We Will Rock You” (original by Queen)

Classic Cover: Blue Hour Ghosts & Shining’s Jørgen Munkeby – “I’m Going Slightly Mad” (original by Queen)

What better choice of Classic Cover today than a Queen number? The legend that is Freddy Mercury passed away thirty years ago today, and in case we need an excuse to remember his legacy... After their successful second album “Due” (Dynamit! on Rock Hard, 12/15 on Legacy magazine, Hot album on Metalitalia.com in Feb. ‘21) … Continue reading Classic Cover: Blue Hour Ghosts & Shining’s Jørgen Munkeby – “I’m Going Slightly Mad” (original by Queen)

Advent 2018 Day 12: Queen – Thank God It’s Christmas

Ross posted on our message forum "How come we've not done the obvious one from Queen yet?" Well, because it's so obvious that we overlooked it. Time to address that issue and feature one of the most successful bands of all time in our silly little countdown... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu3uA8K6ApQ

Festival Review (including bonus Temperance Movement show!): TRNSMT (6th July 2018)

You have to commend the TRNSMT team for their efforts in arranging a festival in the middle of Glasgow. After the inaugural event last year, offering a line-up catering to most tastes and having Biffy Clyro close out proceedings to appease the rock crowd, this year they’ve doubled down on their efforts to give two … Continue reading Festival Review (including bonus Temperance Movement show!): TRNSMT (6th July 2018)

24 Songs of Xmas Day Four: Queen – A Winter’s Tale

We cover a fair few covers and oddball humourous tracks in this feature, but once in a while it's great to dig back into the classics... and they don't get much more classic than this offering from Queen. "A Winter's Tale" was written and recorded - in one take - by Freddie himself. The track … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas Day Four: Queen – A Winter’s Tale

Classic Covers: Corridor Digital – Bohemian Rhapsody

This one's a little unusual in that it's really the video that's the focus, not the musicianship. It's definitely a unique take on the Queen classic, featuring mainly spoken word and a visual adaptation of a literal interpretation of the lyrics. Corridor Digital do a great line in nerdy special-effects videos on YouTube - great … Continue reading Classic Covers: Corridor Digital – Bohemian Rhapsody