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Machine Head – ‘Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn’ (Nuclear Blast)

Machine Head – ‘Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn’ (Nuclear Blast)

Posted by | Aug 22, 2022 | ,

Always one of the most divisive, outspoken and visceral forces in modern heavy metal, Machine Head are preparing to release what could be argued to be their most important album of the past two decades. Having faltered in the shadow of two titanic opuses, in the form of the monumental ‘The Blackening’ and the pummeling tour-de-force of ‘Unto The Locust’ with two what can only be described as mediocre albums, 2014’s flawed ‘Bloodstone & Diamonds’ and 2018’s massively disappointing ‘Catharsis’, which itself led to a keyboard warrior induced flurry of accusations of copycatting and plagiarism, it is perhaps essential, nay vital to the band’s reputation and dare we say survival, that they retrace the steps of yore and come storming out of the traps with the decisive statement of intent.

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The BIG Über Rock Interview – Dan Byrne (Revival Black)

The BIG Über Rock Interview – Dan Byrne (Revival Black)

Posted by | Aug 20, 2022 | , ,

Liverpool hard rockers Revival Black are just about to release their second album, ‘Under The Light’, an advance copy of which David O’Neill personally has had on heavy rotation, not least in the run up to the recent Steelhouse festival, where singer Dan Byrne fronted the current incarnation of former Skin guitarist Myke Gray’s band. So, Dave So, took the opportunity, the following afternoon, to catch up with the charismatic frontman

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Steelhouse Festival – Ebbw Vale, Hafod-y-Dafal Farm – 29 July 2022

Steelhouse Festival – Ebbw Vale, Hafod-y-Dafal Farm – 29 July 2022

Posted by | Aug 19, 2022 | ,

So, here we were again, making the challenging but ultimately rewarding ascent up a mountain on the edge of the Brecon Beacons for a three-day bender, sorry feast of classic rock from both some of the finest stalwarts of the scene plus a selection of the best emerging talents being given a worthy opportunity to expose themselves (metaphorically at least) to an always appreciative audience.

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