Mad About Rock

  Following the release of their debut single 'No One Knows Your Name', The Dead Can Wait are back with their second single 'Paranoia' from their upcoming album 'In Lumine' dropping October 25th! The track boasts soaring vocals, punchy riffs, solid guitars and has more hooks than a fisherman! Bringing back the nostalgia of 80's Classic Rock, infused with modern influences that evolved the genre through recent decades. This is a track that is sure to get your feet tapping with a catchy, feel good chorus that is easy to follow and sing along to. Just what the doctored ordered as we approach the downhill slide into the weekend! "'Paranoia is about growing up in todays society and not fitting in anywhere, finding it difficult to trust anyone, and finding it difficult to be who you really are. " - Ashley Stone, Vocals A legendary town centre music pub in Reading (popular with many local and touring bands) was the catalyst for the formation of Clas...

  The Dead Can Wait are a newly reformed Classic Rock band hailing from Reading, UK. September 9th saw them release their first single 'No One Knows Your Name' ahead of their debut album 'In Lumine' which is set for release October 25th 2024. The single itself is somewhat ironic in title because whilst you don't know their name yet, you certainly will! The track boasts soaring vocals, punchy riffs, solid guitars and has more hooks than a fisherman! Bringing back the nostalgia of 80's Classic Rock, infused with modern influences that evolved the genre through recent decades. "'No One Knows Your Name' was created with the idea of being part of a legion of warriors thousands of years ago that were heading into battle, not knowing who their enemies were." - Ashley Stone, Vocals A legendary town centre music pub in Reading (popular with many local and touring bands) was the catalyst for the formation of Classic Rock band The Dead Can Wait. At a re...

  Formed in 2020, Manchester-based Luna Marble describes themselves as a contemporary classic rock band inspired by the blues and psychedelia of the 1970s. With supercharged stadium-ready tunes, the band marries its anthemic choruses with ethereal textures and enchanting melodies, taking this well-loved genre to its own territory. The band has been compared to acts like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Rival Sons, and Soundgarden. 'Sea of Sorrow' is Luna Marble’s second single ahead of their debut album. 'Sea Of Sorrow' is a dynamic classic rock offering, from its broody, hard-hitting verses to uplifting choruses with varied and delightful vocals that soar throughout. It's accompanied by charming swagger aided by slick guitar work and melodies. It's a very textured, deep track that conveys the struggle of being stuck, wanting to take matters into your own hands, and getting lost in that process, with the sound matching this ebb and flow of emotions. So d...

  Blending Punk-Inspired Anthems with Classic Rock Influences, SINNER SINNERS is a live band that never makes compromises. The band toured the world extensively, opening for major bands such as Eagles of Death Metal, Refused, The Sonics, Black Flag and Nashville Pussy. After the successful releases of four full-length albums and two EP’s, SINNER SINNERS announces the release of a special EP “Hanging On”, while working on their much anticipated upcoming album. “Hanging On” includes 3 cover tracks : the Cure’s “Jumping someone else’s train”, the Supremes “keep me hanging on” and Eddie Floyd’s “big Bird”. “As we are working on our next full length, we played around with some covers, and we had the great opportunity to track some songs with the multi-awarded trumpetist Dan Rosenboom and saxophonist Gavin Templeton, so we got to slightly expend on our range and cover some classic soul tunes we’ve always loved”--Steve Till Listen on Bandcamp / Streaming links Keep an eye out for Sin...

HRH N.W.O.C.R 2 will take place at another new destination, namely the beautiful 02 Academy Oxford where we stage another 2 day, 2 arena event on the 21st & 22nd January 2023. There is no better way to kick start the year than with a fresh flow of natural-born talent. As ever all HRH Veterans can get in first as there are only 1200 tickets. Prices are killer at only £35 standard, £55 Royalty with no booking fee until the offer closes on Sunday 23rd January 2022 midnight. HRH Hotel packages are a must, especially with post-Brexit hotel hikes. So for as little as £120 Classic or £150 Royalty, per person - this gives you 2 nights accommodation, plus weekend passes all in the same deal. What's more, for anyone who books & supports the bands on HRH N.W.O.C.R. 2 before we open the doors Saturday we will be offering you a free pass to HRH Blues vs HRH C.R.O.W.S 2 in Liverpool on 22nd & 23rd October. That's a special incentive for all our Vets for taking the time to support...

Cruising in from the Canadian Maritimes is TURBO, brandishing their signature brand of potent “Nitro-Rock”. To introduce this onslaught of riffs and madness to the world, they are releasing their debut album “Fast As Fvck” later this year and kicking the party off with the single ‘Alive’. Between them, the members of TURBO have played every loud-music genre there is to name and these experiences have worked together to shape the current sound with an emphasis on rock and punk. These genres formed the base for their planned debut full length, which TURBO explains in their own words: “Fast as Fvck is a sort of homage to true rock and roll in its most vicious and visceral form. Each of the seven tracks hit like a swift kick to the teeth from a whole new angle of attack, but the assault is far from a mindless battering to the eardrums. The album ebbs and flows through different moods and subtleties with sophisticated craftsmanship.” Coined as a gateway drug into the gritty rock-...

Black Roze is a quintet from Kent, UK who incorporate many rock genres into their sound, giving them an interesting and appealing blend and their debut full-length album 'Spiritual Hell' highlights this perfectly. Opener ‘Obscenity’ is extremely melodic throughout with an especially memorable chorus. This is a great way to open as it leaves you wanting more of this raw and exciting sound and singer Vixen soothes you with her pleasing vocals. 'Godz N Queenz' is heavier and far more sleazy but in a gritty and brilliant way, with catchy hooks and attitude packed vocals from vocalist Viixen who gets to show her diversity – this is a fun and hard-hitting track. ‘Soul On Fire’ is a fiery slow burner which appropriately features a lot of soul, especially through Vixen’s beautiful vulnerable vocals. This is very powerful and soaring, with ambient and bluesy guitars throughout. Towards the end, there is a great transition as it picks up the pace whilst remaining c...

Swedish classic rock connoisseurs GRAVEYARD have released an official music video for the first single off their eagerly anticipated forthcoming comeback album, Peace.  Watch and listen to 'Please Don't', here: https://youtu.be/G7sBMm5JJFc The band commented: "As you may know, we've been doing some traveling lately. In many ways and on many levels. The good thing is that we brought back a few things for you all. Here's a first souvenir from the road to PEACE." The new album available for pre-order on variety of limited edition formats. The Nuclear Blast Mail Order edition will feature the CD, as well as a red 7" vinyl containing 2 exclusive and previously unreleased non-album tracks ('Headache City' & 'Something Else'). The album will also be available on digipack CD as well as black, mint, yellow, clear and beige vinyl. Pre-order your copy here: http://nblast.de/GraveyardPeace Peace will be in stores on May 25, 201...

Hard Rockers Bobaflex from West Virginian are back to wreak havoc with their eighth album ‘Eloquent Demons’ which is the follow to 2015’s ‘Anything That Moves’, this sees not only their first release through Thermal Entertainment but their first actual label release in a while after the band decided to go independent. They are a very hardworking and tireless band, having extensively toured, and even setting records for this, they certainly don’t do anything by half measures. The opening intro and title track sounds very appropriately evil, with a creepy intro speech to set the scene whilst we wait for the demons to be fully unleashed… First proper track ‘I Am Nightmare’ immediately sees heavy dark guitars and melodic group singing, which give it a classic feel with a gritty edge and is possesses a hell of a powerful chorus, not to mention a killer solo – this will be hard to forget. Keeping the momentum going is ‘Long Time Coming’ which is equally as hard-hitti...

The Virginmarys Reveal New EP 'Sitting Ducks' Is Out September 22nd Macclesfield rockers The Virginmarys have announced their new EP 'Sitting Ducks' will be released 22nd September 2017. A collection of four new songs including 'Sweet Loretta' (previous Classic Rock Magazine 'Tracks Of the Week' winner + Team Rock featured 'Singles Club'), this self-produced release carries the mantra of 'Peace, Love, Truth, Music'. 'Sitting Ducks' is a cutting and sincere EP that speaks directly to what it is to live, love, and lose. Available now to pre-order through the band’s website and Pledge Music , The Virginmarys chose to self-release in order to connect directly to their fans. Frontman Ally Dickaty comments “We’ve always been hard to pigeon hole and we thank our fans time and again for letting us be ourselves so we can grow together. We have an army of incredibly dedicated fans and our lives shows have become all the more s...

The well know Heartagram Logo from Finnish rock band, HIM who described their music as 'Love Metal.' It's Valentine's Day on February 14th, so I thought I would look at some of my favourite love-related metal/rock songs to share with you! I have kept it mostly modern and tried to have a bit of variation in terms of the lyrical content of love and the spectrum of rock genres, from Classic Rock to Pop Punk! As there are so many to choose from! So first, I'm going to kick off with an early Paramore song (the band chose this name, as it was the maiden name of the bass player's mother at the time, then they learnt that 'paramour' meant "secret lover, they adopted name but altered the spelling!) From their first debut album, All We Know Is Falling (2005) - My Heart  The song closes the band's debut with a welcomed surprise, being the only Paramore song to feature screamed vocals from then guitarist Josh Farro, who, along with Hay...

Chicago's, Red Monday are a indie rock band who embrace Classic Rock vibes with British and of course American influences. They released their self titled debut album on the 9th August 2014, after forming under wonderful coincidences, such as being in the right place at the right time, as singer/songwriter Jim Miller and singer Rick Harris happened to be at the same club, standing next to each other after a band break up of 2 5 years or more, and later that week Jim and drummer Michael McCarron talk on the phone after being in a band 20 years ago, these are just some of the makings of how Red Monday formed..so was this meant to be?!...  First song, 'She's On Fire' is highly melodic with nice vocals and tones, which are apparent immediately from Rick Harris, who possesses a beautiful and pleasing voice, which is delivered in a upbeat and serene manner, but with a Classic Rock vibe evident also. The first single, 'Time' (It's About Time) has superb cat...