Led by singer and guitarist Nick Hughes, who also plays in Terrorvision and was in bands such as The Role Models and Crane Brothers, and featuring current Status Quo drummer Leon Cave, The Middlenight Men follow up their 2021 debut album ‘Issue #1’ with the cunningly titled ‘Issue #2’. More huge pop-rock licks and infectious melodies are fully expected…
Read More
Our latest audio-visual feast comes from a band who, over the course of the past 20 years, have consistently proven that classical music and metal can co-exist in raucous harmony like no other forms or genres, and continue to do so as they return to their roots with their latest album, which once again sees them re-imagining the Metallica back catalogue in their own unique style.
Read More
As we plummet headlong into the second quarter of the year, leaving the long cold winter behind and looking forward to a potentially equally cold summer, it’s perhaps astounding to think that in such a short period of time we have warmed the cockles of your aural cortices with something like 160+ new single releases having won their way onto our playlist in just three months, demonstrating both the wealth of talent currently plying their trade in this hoary old Überverse… And we’re about to add to that tally with another haul of eclectic, quality tunes for your delectation and enjoyment… so, let’s go Idaho…
Read More
Monk’s latest choice was something of a no-brainer for the boss man, given both his Viking heritage and the fact that it comes from not only one of his favourite artists but one of the finest propenents of the Nordic neo-folk movement. It needs little more introduction than that other than to say that it is the mighty Wardruna, taking us deep into the heart of what he does best – and it is simply majestic:
Read More
My latest pick of the pops comes from Swedish sleaze rockers Eclipse, who once again are shaking ÜRHQ to its very foundations while singing the ‘Apocalypse Blues’ on their first ever 7″ vinyl release. The limited edition package comes with specially commissioned solar glasses, guaranteed to protect your eyes from the brightest of fallout from this special release.
Read More