Archive for April, 2009

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Carlos Bonell: Queen Guitar Rhapsodies

Although as a writer, I know where my strengths lie, I’m also up for a challenge. So I find myself reviewing Queen Guitar Rhapsodies, a collection of Queen songs that have been given a classical makeover by acclaimed guitarist Carlos Bonell. The C.D also features The Lara Symphony Orchestra and Youth Choir. These projects are part of a program in Venezuela that helps deprived children train as classical musicians. The idea… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, April 30th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Christian Metal: Lets not hate, ya’ll.

 For those agnostic and atheist music enthusiasts around the world, we often look down at the Christian metal/rock side of the spectrum. It's not uncommon, more than often, if you're not persuaded by the world of the Christian doctrine, then you're probably not going to want to hear about God.

There is a great stigma attached to this style of music, which effects its popularity within the music industry… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Out, About, And On T.V!

/caption]   Out and About: Whether you see it as a reason for celebration or not is open to debate, but the team behind search engine Ask Jeeves, were determined to re-launch in style, with the return of their favourite Butler Jeeves. Their week of celebrations began in Broadgate Circle London, with a free lunch event. Office workers were said to be delighted with their free Cottage Pie and Bangers and Mash, all served… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Mastodon – Crack The Skye

Album Review Artist: Mastodon Title: Crack The Skye If Mastodon were a behemoth- as suggested in the press release with 'Crack The Skye', their fourth album proper- I'd imagine them to make King Kong and Godzilla look like insects playing in your backyard. It has recently been confirmed by guitarist Bill Kelliher that 'Crack The Skye' is indeed a concept album about an "out of body experience" taking in such muses as wormholes, astral… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 written by James Lewis

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The Answer – Everyday Demons review

CD Review Artist: The Answer Album title: Everyday Demons Recently I wrote a review of a one-track promo by The Answer. I may have said that it it was up in the air whether it'd be your cup of tea, and yes I suppose that's still the case, we all have different tastes after all. Well, unless you already have, please go and read that review, taking a pinch of salt with you… Continue reading

Published: Monday, April 27th, 2009 written by James Lewis

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Give Me a Heart On: Eagles of Death Metal Tour part 2

 After the previous nights show at The Tivoli in Brisbane, Eagles of Death Metal played Luna Park's Big Top in Sydney.

The show of which was significantly larger scale in Sydney, with a much friendlier crowd and more music-orientated punters which made the show far more enjoyable. The show opening at 7, my boyfriend, his mate and myself were lucky enough to find cheap flights to Sydney… Continue reading

Published: Monday, April 27th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Give me a Heart On: Eagles of Death Metal tour, Part One.

 Eagles of Death Metal have been hitting the scene for over ten years now, and have consistently shown a great deal of showmanship as well as rock star antics that the one and only Jesse Hughes can get away with. Their first album recorded in 2004 gave way to a whole new style of music that reminded the world that true rock'n'roll still exists, with flare and charisma.

With… Continue reading

Published: Monday, April 27th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Recession, Killer of Music?

 This economic downturn we're currently facing – Are we calling it a recession yet? Okay, recession.

This recession we're currently facing is certainly taking an effect on almost every aspect of life. We're counting our pennies, we're taking out our savings and hiding it under our beds in hope that one day, some greedy bank won't find our hiding spot and knick it from under our eyes.

But… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, April 26th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Andrea McEwan Single Review

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Alibi: Single Release June 1st Rental Property: Album Release June 1st Website: www.myspace.com/andreamcewan Andrea McEwan is an Australian singer-songwriter, now based in Berlin, a city which has enchanted and inspired the former theatre/television actress. Although Andrea has been writing songs since she was three years old, it was moving to the U.K in 2006 that really saw the start of a music career. After touring with, and writing for, Katie… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, April 25th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Miroir Noir: Arcade Fire

Funerals are absolutely dreadful times for anyone, regardless of the circumstances surrounding them. While mourning is generally the protocol for such an instance, at least one good thing has come out of that situation: Arcade Fire. This Canadian band consisting of several members, all reportedly met in a series of funerals related to their family members and friends. In these horrible circumstances, the band managed to group together and realised they… Continue reading

Published: Friday, April 24th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Festival Round Up

The sun is shining, the birds are singing in the trees, and festival organisers are gearing up for a busy summer, which means a new festival round up for all you music fans. We kick off this week with the Hop Farm Festival, in Paddock Wood Kent who have just announced a headline act. The festival runs on the 4th and the 5th of July, with Brit Award winners The Fratellis… Continue reading

Published: Friday, April 24th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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The Answer – On and On Review

CD review Artist: The Answer Title: 'On and On' 'On and On' is the first release to precede the second album from Irish four-piece The Answer. Currently only available digitally, this one-track single comes out as the band prepare to bring their AC/DC tour support to the UK for summer dates. Unleashing their musical assault with all the fury of Appetite For Destruction-era G'N'R, The Answer certainly take no prisoners and for those of… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 written by James Lewis

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The Story Of Anvil DVD Review

The Story Of Anvil! DVD Review Released June 15th 2009 “At 14 they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.” Welcome to the world of Anvil, a heavy metal band from Toronto in Canada, whose friendship and passion for their band has seen them through several decades of trying to make it big. The Story of Anvil is released on DVD and Blu-Ray by Universal pictures on June 15th this year… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 written by Lauren John