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Psychotic Waltz – ‘The God Shaped Void’ (InsideOut)

Psychotic Waltz – ‘The God Shaped Void’ (InsideOut)

Posted by | Feb 18, 2020 | ,

Inexplicably, Gerald S has somehow known the name Psychotic Waltz over the past 30 years but does not remember ever hearing the band. He can blame the lack of internet for part of that but not all of it as he feels he definitely been missing out on a band that needs to be heard. Progressive metal and our man in Texas have had a complicated relationship with Gerald enjoying many bands in the genre but sometimes have trouble staying connected for overly long songs without something that grabs him. Find out why, then, he is glad that this album cranks up the metal, incorporates many twists, and makes sure that you are singing these songs later or going through multiple musical hooks in your head when it is done.

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The Real Impossibles – ‘It’s About Time’ (Rum Bar Records)

The Real Impossibles – ‘It’s About Time’ (Rum Bar Records)

Posted by | Feb 17, 2020 | ,

If ever an album lives up to its title, it is this latest compilation from our favourite rock ‘n’ roll rascals, Rum Bar Records, who seem to have an uncanny knack of unearthing long-lost gems from dusty faults, cleaning them down and bringing them, deservedly, back to the attention of the fans who have been craving for the spotlight to placed back in on such hidden glories.

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Bad Marriage – ‘Bad Marriage’ (Self-Released)

Bad Marriage – ‘Bad Marriage’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Feb 17, 2020 | ,

Most people have experienced their fair share of bad marriages – we here at ÜRHQ have four of them behind us… but, this particular marriage of five like-minded hard-drinkin’ hard-rollin’ rock ‘n’ brawlers outta Boston may well be one made in musical heaven, certainly if the pedigree of this, their debut album, is anything by which to judge.

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Conny Bloom – ‘Game! Set! Bloom!’ (Target)

Conny Bloom – ‘Game! Set! Bloom!’ (Target)

Posted by | Feb 17, 2020 | ,

Conny Bloom should be a name well-known to regular ÜR readers, as he has been the charismatic frontman of Swedish groove riders Electric Boys for nigh on three decades (as well as a brief tenure as hired studio gun with Finnish neighbours Hanoi Rocks). However, in recent years he has been exploring both his musical and historical roots, as evinced by this, his second solo album, on which he once again reverts to his native language to deliver a collection of deeply personal and forthright songs.

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Wormwood – ‘Ghostlands – Wounds from a Bleeding Earth’ (Black Lodge Records)

Wormwood – ‘Ghostlands – Wounds from a Bleeding Earth’ (Black Lodge Records)

Posted by | Feb 17, 2020 | ,

Originally released in March of 2017, ‘Ghostlands – Wounds from a Bleeding Earth’ gets the re-issue treatment via Black Lodge. ‘Ghostlands…’ represented the first full length for the band and has earned them a wide fanbase as well as many positive reviews. The reasoning for the reissue is that the band have now got themselves established and have updated their logo and image. Therefore, they’ve felt that their debut album should be brought into line with the more recent release of ‘Nattarvet’. It’s due to be available on vinyl including a special green vinyl release as well as CD all accompanied with updated artwork.

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