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Metalite – ‘Biomechanicals’ (AFM Records)

Metalite – ‘Biomechanicals’ (AFM Records)

Posted by | Oct 4, 2019 | ,

When a band changes one of its members it is a frightening thing. When it is the lead singer it is terrifying. You never know if they are still the band you loved or something entirely different. Is the something different as good as what you remembered? John B has been a fan of Metalite ever since he first heard ‘Afterlife’. The fusion between techno and metal is something that has always made sense to him. The high energy and high BPM of both make for a natural combination. Being a fan of most techno and EDM as well as metal, he loved Metalite from the first moment he heard them. So, the real question is what does he think of their new singer Erica Ohlsson? Well, you will just have to keep reading because he’s not going to tell you just yet…

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Nine Below Zero – ‘Avalanche’ (Zed Records)

Nine Below Zero – ‘Avalanche’ (Zed Records)

Posted by | Oct 3, 2019 | ,

A mere 40 years into their career, Nine Below Zero are still churning out some good old fashioned rhythm ‘n blues to this day, with latest effort ‘Avalanche’. They have amassed a cult following across the duration of their career and this album is a good example of why, with strong male and female vocals backed by more than adequate musicians.

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Bitch Queens – ‘City Of Class’ (LuxNoise)

Bitch Queens – ‘City Of Class’ (LuxNoise)

Posted by | Oct 3, 2019 | ,

This is the kind of thing that John B thinks of when he thinks punk rock. Sure, there are heavier punk albums out there. There are some albums that are more technically complex. There plenty that are more rebellious or shocking with their subject matter. All of these are things we often hear in punk and are all great but to our man, but as far he is concerned it is not what punk is about. The most important thing with punk is that it is fun. ‘City Of Class’ is definitely fun.

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Gary Numan/Kanga – Liverpool, O2 Academy – 30 September 2019

Gary Numan/Kanga – Liverpool, O2 Academy – 30 September 2019

Posted by | Oct 3, 2019 | ,

A local Liverpool gig for once sees our resident gigaholic move from the headbanging frenzy of last weekend’s Doom vs Stoner festival into somewhat ’80s territory, with new wave/synth pop pioneer Gary Numan a couple of nights in to his (R)evolution 40th anniversary tour. An hour 40 minutes of sheer alternative electronica goodness to come, it’s almost always a good night at his shows.

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