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Veritates – ‘Killing Time’ (Pure Steel)

Veritates – ‘Killing Time’ (Pure Steel)

Posted by | Jan 21, 2020 | ,

John Bedard has always found that power metal typically falls into two different categories. You have the classic power metal of the ‘80s or you have modern. JB always finds it hard to put into words the difference in the sound it is just one of those you know it when you hear it kind of things. However, visually there is the same line. That classic ‘80s style brings to mind visions of men in spandex while modern tends to have a Viking theme. Our man thinks power metal, more than most genres, tends to fall into some type of cliche. When he saw that Veritates was branding themselves as power metal without the clichés he had to give them a chance. He has always loved power metal but has felt that is could grow up a little and not rely so much on the gimmicks. So how did they do?

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Petrol Girls/Glove/Mollusca Vita – Manchester, Deaf Institute – 18 January 2020

Petrol Girls/Glove/Mollusca Vita – Manchester, Deaf Institute – 18 January 2020

Posted by | Jan 21, 2020 | ,

In a time of growing social consciousness, it’s still rare to find a gig where the emphasis is on actual female empowerment and promoting both that and unity amongst people in general. Tonight is an evening dedicated to just that, as a pro-feminist q+a session prior to our first act shines as a clear example of the the Petrol Girls’ fundamental beliefs and attitude to things thay harm society and those in need. The q+a over, it’s time for the music…

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M-Opus – ‘Origins’ (Rude Chord Recordings)

M-Opus – ‘Origins’ (Rude Chord Recordings)

Posted by | Jan 20, 2020 | ,

Now and again an album comes along that is truly epic in every sense of the word, in terms of its ambition, its feel, its scope and, most importantly, its delivery. Having been five years in the making, this second album from Irish proggies M-Opus most definitely fits all of the aforementioned criteria, delivering as it does a total of 28 tracks spread across a total of 135 minutes (that’s two-and-a-quarter hours in plain English, kiddlywinks). And its creators certainly have their prog rock pedigree very firmly printed on their shirts: band leader Jonathan Casey was a member of ex-King Crimson violinist David Cross’ band and is a well-known film and TV composer (does anyone remember ‘Zig & Zag’ or ‘Space Chickens In Space’?), while former Clannad/Genesis/Mike And The Mechanics guitarist Anto Drennan is counted among the guest contributors.

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The Inspector Cluzo – ‘Brothers in Ideals’ (The Bass Player Records)

The Inspector Cluzo – ‘Brothers in Ideals’ (The Bass Player Records)

Posted by | Jan 20, 2020 | ,

This band first came to Jonny B’s attention when they supported Clutch on their 2018 ‘Book of Bad Decisions’ tour with The Picturebooks. With their incredibly enthusiastic performance, and blatant disregard for the longevity of their instruments (drummers, you’d cringe at what happened to the drumkit…) they had JB instantly hooked and even threatened to outshine the other support act of the night. They were so French that they were selling berets on the merch stand, and their name was The Inspector Cluzo – and no, we’re not talking about the clumsy outrageously French detective who was constantly thwarted by the Pink Panther. No, instead we have a pair of French former farmers shredding out some incredibly emotive blues music that will penetrate even the coldest of hearts…

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