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Lagerstein – ‘25/7’ (Kegstand Records)

Lagerstein – ‘25/7’ (Kegstand Records)

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | ,

Alestorm once said “you may think you’ve heard this music before, that Running Wild did it back in ’84.” And they were right, the concept of pirate metal is nothing new, but that hasn’t stopped a growing obsession with this genre over the last decade or so. And is it any surprise? In a world that is full of news of misery and disaster, those sub-genres of metal that focus on comedy and just plain fun are absolutely flourishing. And you know what? Jonny B is all for it!

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Transport League – ‘A Million Volt Scream’ (Mighty Music)

Transport League – ‘A Million Volt Scream’ (Mighty Music)

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | ,

‘A Million Volt Scream’ is John Bedard’s first introduction to Transport League. He wasn’t not really sure what he was expecting before going in, but he was definitely not disappointed, as he found there is definitely an old school feel with this album. Listening to it brings to mind some elements of Black Sabbath or Kiss. It is not a copy of them by any means but there is a clear influence back to the classics that is very well done. Our man in Kentucky found that it was a particularly enjoyable album to listen to while driving as it made every trip feel like he was the star of an action film who was about to do something awesome. Even if all he was doing was picking up milk.

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Genya Ravan – ‘Icon’ (Rum Bar Records)

Genya Ravan – ‘Icon’ (Rum Bar Records)

Posted by | Jul 23, 2019 | ,

If ever an album is appropriately titled it is this one, as Genya Ravan is one of the true icons of rock ‘n’ roll. For those unfamiliar with her back story, she broke the mould in the early Sixties when she formed Goldie And The Gingerbreads – not only regarded as the world’s first ever all female rock ‘n’ roll band but also early innovators of the garage punk sound. In the Seventies, she changed tack to again break new ground, first as the first independent female producer, helming one of THE seminal punk albums in the shape of Dead Boys’ iconic ‘Young Loud and Snotty’ debut among many others, before taking up Hilly Crystal’s invitation to head up his newly formed CBGB Records label. Now, she has turned her career full circle with this, her latest solo album.

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Finsterforst – ‘Zerfall’ (Napalm Records)

Finsterforst – ‘Zerfall’ (Napalm Records)

Posted by | Jul 23, 2019 | ,

Hailing from Germany’s Black Forest, metal band Finsterforst have been blending a sound of black and pagan inspired metal mixed with orchestral sweeping soundscapes since 2004. With a discography spanning seven releases back to 2007, Finsterforst have earned themselves a widespread fan base and critical acclaim for their branch of metal. Their previous release ‘#YOLO’ was taken to be a slight departure from their darker, grander sound. However, ‘Zerfall’ is set to see the band return to their previous stylistic output and push them forward to a new level. At just five tracks long, where does Finsterforst take us?

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Rancho Bizzarro – ‘Possessed By Rancho’ (Argonauta Records)

Rancho Bizzarro – ‘Possessed By Rancho’ (Argonauta Records)

Posted by | Jul 22, 2019 | ,

John Bedard doesn’t know why he was so surprised that this was instrumental, but it had never crossed his mind when he was handed the EP. What we have here is a good old fashion stoner rock. It is wonderfully complex and even though it has no real lyrics, other than a couple of spoken words on track four, each song absolutely still tells you a story, as each track evolves, guiding you on an emotional journey that you won’t regret.

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