Guy Shankland, Author at OriginalRock.net

February 3, 2018 No Responses

Interview with Ginger Wildheart: Once a Wildheart, Always a Wildheart

Ginger Wildheart likes being busy, not just normal nine to five busy but “How the f**k am I going to fit it all in” busy. He’s just about to release his brand new solo album, the superlative Country/Folk infused ‘Ghost...

February 2, 2018 No Responses

Single Review: One Last Thrill – Face It

Andover to London Rockers ONE LAST THRILL drop their brand new single ‘Face It’ which is out, well today, 2-2-18. Their three colours red bullish stop-start vitality is complemented with some frank and honest female vocals. The singer isn’t trying to...

January 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Ryan Hamilton and The Traitors – Traitors Club Year 1

A seven-song E.P is a bit like a three-course snack, a welcome but almost guilty surprise. Texan RYAN HAMILTON and his English band THE TRAITORS have for the past year been releasing a song (or two) a month for their...

January 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Forbidden Seasons – Promise

Turin Metalcore outfit FORBIDDEN SEASONS unleash their brutally atmospheric debut album, ’Promise’. The rich cocktail of Metal commotion is donkey kicked into the psyche with the rousing opener ’Atlantis’ which leaves the brain scrambled and confused. ...

January 28, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Fratellis – In Your Own Sweet Time

If the fact The Fratellis are entering second decade isn’t enough to make you feel older than you actually feel then I don’t know what would. This album has a distinctly refreshing familiarly to it, surfing over the obvious comparisons...

January 24, 2018 No Responses

Live Review: The Skids at The Empire, Coventry

The Spitfires help warm a freezing Empire crowd with a jam-packed set of modern retro sounds. The band race through the gears and leave to a hard-earned, well-deserved ovation. The Skids are celebrating their fortieth anniversary by releasing the brand...