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Reverse Grip is a Canadian rock band made up of three brothers and influenced by the party anthems of the eighties. Like those earlier bands, they wear their bad attitude on their sleeves for all to see and sing about it for all to hear. Their debut four-song EP is titled Nasty Reputation.
It takes only two listens for the title track, “Nasty Reputation”, to stick in your head. Catchy is a gross understatement of the bands ability to marry a hook and melody, and this song proves it. Dru Broda‘s vocals switch from melodic to classic rock with a hint of punk, all with ease. The guitar solos from Sean Broda and even the cowbell, played by Dylan Broda, mixes well, creating a recipe for an addictive tune. The band released a video for this first track that accompanies the song nicely, showcasing the band in action without taking themselves too seriously.

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Whether Johnny Cash would actually become a fan of the four musicians of BIG BALLS COWGIRL is, sometimes an open question, and is the part of the promotional information probably a little far-fetched. However, it seems the Man in Black is an important source of inspiration for the 14 songs on the new album of Lower Saxony to have been, even if BIG BALLS COWGIRL are much more rooted in traditional hard rock influences and is probably related more to the mood of individual songs. But after all: A little cash is also in “Bullet Ride”.

The free ride for a compelling album is this parallel but not what is reflected alarmingly in the first few numbers of the current publication. The quartet seems not quite sure, just like your own sound to be defined. There is plenty of good riffs here and there, sometimes a healthy basic arrangement, but the moments in which the music has a really packed, can be counted on a few fingers. Especially songs like ‘Upon My Oath’, ‘Black Soul’ and ‘one-man business’, despite their dirty colored guitars rather aimlessly as consistent and select a portion of the dilemma hovering over “Bullet Ride”. But when things get quieter, such as in ‘Autumn Sun’ and ‘Returning Home’, lacks the inspiring atmosphere that missed the se simply arranged songs just the right flair.

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A diverse collection of hard rock guitar instrumentals, influenced by 80’s guitar hero’s George Lynch, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen,Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.

After many difficult years trying to find a creative outlet for his musical ideas, Huntsville, Alabama based guitarist decided to form “Project Gemini” a guitar driven instrumental project that has local guest musician’s appearing on the material. To give credit to these musician/friends that perform their magic on these tracks, Jeff decided to give them a name to represent their contribution. The moniker “The Space Donkey’s” was coined. Jeff has been writing,recording and engineering music for 27 years, Project Gemini will be his first official release. Release is Scheduled for 8.18.12

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“Saturday Night’s Strike was formed in late 2008. With members coming from bands who played heavy-metal, rock’n’roll and punkrock, the music soon merged into a mix of all of those elements.

The image and performance of the band grew over time, as they’re constantly evolving their crazy live shows. With characters such as the Party-Police, Pink Cowboy, Beer Bandit and Joker Wild an SNS show is something that’ll be remembered for life.

Saturday Night’s Strike is hard rock’n’roll at it’s best, wether you sit at home listening to their music or attend one of their live shows you will be carried away.”

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Former Dirty Tricks vocalist Kenny Stewart is back with his 2nd solo LP, a full band, including former Dirty Tricks mate and Rogue Male Johnny Fraser Binnie on guitar, in tow this time. A lot of what I had to say in the review of his first offering that can still be found here at Hellride would hold true for this release to. There is a back and forth between quite enjoyable catchiness and almost irritating repetitiveness, thankfully more weighted more heavily toward the former. There is a very real and palpable organic quality to this; you can tell he and the band really mean it. No pretentions here, just letting fly with their musical inclinations, for better or worse and all else be damned.

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There is a raw, down and dirty feel to a lot of the rock music that finds its way out of Australia and Heaven The Axe are no exception. What separates them from the herd is that they are fronted by a blonde, in your face force that is Phoebe Pinnock (strewth, a Sheila!). She appears all the more glamorous when you see her surrounded by the rest of the hairy bearded blokes that make up the band. While the novelty might pique people’s interest at first, it’s the music that counts. Does it deliver? Well, yes and no. Certainly, they have a sound that has appeal. The guys have been in various metal bands down under and their craft and graft shines through. The result is scuzzy, sleazy riffs that are cranked out hard, fast and sharp enough to give you a buzz cut. In Pinnock they have a singer who has a lusty voice that’s the equal of the metal around her. Vocally, she’s very reminiscent of Alanis Morrisette and, to a lesser extent, Linda Perry of Four Non-Blondes fame. While those artists in the 90s pushed the fact that women didn’t need to dress like Britney to sell records, Phoebe takes the Britney route and straps on a leather bra and would slide down a greasy pole to get your attention.

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HALFORD guitar shredder METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK delivers uncompromising testament to the purity of real Heavy Metal. THIS IS WAR is timeless music that features incredible songs, soaring vocals and heavy face melting guitars. Its a nod to the old school when albums rocked, songs were amazing and the albums had a special feel to them. This release is a special early treat to Mike’s fans featuring tracks from Mike’s up-coming full length album The Metalworker.

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Features performances by John Wetton (Asia), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia), Alan Parsons (Alan Parsons Project), Chris Squire (Yes), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Gary Green (Gentle Giant), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Steve Hillage (Gong), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Tony Kaye (Yes), Colin Moulding (XTC) and more.

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August 14 at the Cleopatra Records will yield tribute album “Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp”, which was attended by musicians from ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER, NEKTAR, PORCUPINE TREE, GENTLE GIANT, RENAISSANCE, and RAINBOW.

Produced by Billy Sherwood: «There are a lot of cool and unique moments, such as Annie Haslam, singing” Dreamer “, or one of the most exciting experiences for me – solo Rick’a Wakeman’a in the” Crime Of The Century “. And Joe Lynn Turner sang “Bloody Well Right” just a killer! Richard Page has created a delicious version of “Give A Little Bit”, srhranivshuyu all sweet charm of the original. Well, as a bonus – a composition from Chris’a Squire’a and Tony Kaye of YES ».

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I do not know what the band’s name means and I had never heard of them till now either, but I’m pretty sure you’ll have a lot to smile while listening to this collection of songs if you consider yourself a fan of underground Power/Heavy/technical Metal. SCARLATYNAwas formed in Germany back in 1987 and released a couple of obscure demos in the early 90s but did not proceed in recording any official album. Now, years later after their original days, the German quartet seems to be back in action and “Till The End” is served as retrospective collection of those demo days and all I can say in brief is that…