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Firewind – ‘Firewind’ (AFM)

Firewind – ‘Firewind’ (AFM)

Posted by | May 4, 2020 | ,

It’s somewhat striking that Firewind aren’t more famous than they are, given that main-man Gus G is one of the most renowned guitarists in metal. He’s worked with Dream Evil, Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage and some fella from Birmingham with a penchant for bats, but the workaholic Greek lad keeps returning to the band he formed as a teenager. This self-titled effort is their ninth full length but while it has them firing on all cylinders, it also provides some clues as to why Firewind aren’t quite reaching the heights some of their contemporaries have.

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The Über Rock Singles Club – Beating The Isolation Blues (Part Three)

The Über Rock Singles Club – Beating The Isolation Blues (Part Three)

Posted by | May 3, 2020 | , ,

It’s our first Singles Club of May and it’s DJ Astrocreep back on the decks of doom in the bar at the end of the Über Rock’n’Roll universe. Our (virtual) doors are open, our bar staff are ready to take your click and collect/delivery order and we have both seating and dancing/mosh pit areas ready for you to do your socially distanced thing… so, let’s get down to it!

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK – ABORTED TORTOISE

VIDEO OF THE WEEK – ABORTED TORTOISE

Posted by | May 3, 2020 | , ,

Despite the current lockdown, we are still receiving a healthy bundle of submissions for our coveted ‘Video Of The Week’ title. While some artists are trying to find new ways of visually interpreting their songs, others obviously have had the guts of their filming completed in advance of the global quarantine, with the finishing touches being added in isolated post-production. This week’s selection once again sees a balance of these two approaches….

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The BIG Über Rock Interview – Rick Ruhl (Every Mother’s Nightmare)

The BIG Über Rock Interview – Rick Ruhl (Every Mother’s Nightmare)

Posted by | May 2, 2020 | , ,

It’s probably the understatement of the 21st century to say that the global Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the music business into complete and utter chaos, with touring schedules decimated, festivals cancelled, album releases delayed… the situation confronted by many artists, especially as to whether or not they’ll be able to continue as before once we, eventually, come out the other side of this crisis and return to some form of normality. Prior to the international lockdown being introduced – or not, in some cases – Memphis hard rockers Every Mother’s Nightmare were in the final stages of recording their latest album. Earlier this week, the band’s frontman and founder, Rick Ruhl, checked in, via the offices of EMN’s record company, HighVolMusic, to give us an update on where things are at with both the recording and the band itself…

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FESTIVAL SEASON 2020: WILL IT STILL GO AHEAD?

FESTIVAL SEASON 2020: WILL IT STILL GO AHEAD?

Posted by | May 1, 2020 | , ,

There is no doubt that the current Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the music business into complete and utter chaos, with tours cancelled, album releases delayed. With many countries taking different approaches to the issue of lockdowns, and some prohibiting mass public gatherings right through until the end of August, the summer festival season also finds itself in a state of flux, with some events able to proceed as planned but others, such as Wacken, having had their plugs pulled. The situation here in the Über Kingdom is extremely unclear, with no clear guidance coming from either central government or the devolved administrations as to how long the restrictions here might apply.

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