Movie Review: Scumbag

Movie Review: Scumbag

When a film is as darkly independant as SCUMBAG it deserves to be seen, lauded and recommended. Hellawood Filmmaker Mars Roberge’s film opens up a plethora of dysfunctional human emotions including…Deep breath…Addiction, fear, failure, triumph, self loathing, the human spirit,...
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Album Review: Edwin Starr – Soul Singer

Album Review: Edwin Starr – Soul Singer

Edwin Starr, “Soul Singer”(Angel Air)- The vibrant Motown performer who is best remembered these days for the iconic anti-war anthem “War” didn’t enjoy too much in the way of commercial success after relocating to England in 1973 ...
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Album Review: Our Untold Story – My Dream My Rules

Album Review: Our Untold Story – My Dream My Rules

Our Untold Story’s latest release is the retro laced ‘My Dreams Rule’. The opening cut is a blue collar ‘Calm Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors’ which has a distinct Mellencamp flow albeit a loose ramshackle one. Next up is the...
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Album Review: Sick ‘N’ Beautiful – Element Of Sex

Album Review: Sick ‘N’ Beautiful – Element Of Sex

Gwar, Lordi, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Alice Cooper and all the other Shock-Rock outfits can all glance worryingly back over their shoulder pads because there’s a new show in town. Sick ‘N’ Beautiful are due to ejaculate their album all over...
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EP Review: Tigress – Who Cares

EP Review: Tigress – Who Cares

The desperate, slowly slipping, fingertip touching before you slide into the black abyss of ‘Paranoid’ opens this impressive third offering from Chelmsford’s Tigress. A screeching fast-paced Muse-ish intro on ‘Bring Me Down’ rolls into a Foo’s ...
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Album Review: The Nectars – Sci-Fi Television

Album Review: The Nectars – Sci-Fi Television

New Jersey four-piece The Nectars release their debut album the eclectic, rocking and highly addictive ‘Sci-Fi Television’. Opener ‘Holy’ kicks trash can senses with it’s short, sharp and wonderfully snotty sound. ‘Heaven’ is a Pop Punk anthem wi...
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Album Review: Willie Nelson ‘Last Man Standing’

Album Review: Willie Nelson ‘Last Man Standing’

Willie Nelson, “Last Man Standing” (Legacy Recordings)- Willie Nelson may have celebrated his 85th birthday a few weeks ago but the old creative spark still seems to be burning as brightly as ever on the evidence presented by the venerable...
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EP Review: Rosen – Self-titled EP

EP Review: Rosen – Self-titled EP

Crossover Rap Metal/Rock London five-piece Rosen release a refreshingly intelligent non-crutch holding self-titled E.P. A haunting piano intro gives way to the Limp Bizkit fuelled ‘Stick & Stones’. The lack of gun-toting, misogynistic, faux accent, dr...
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EP Review: Victory Kid – Illenials Vol.1

EP Review: Victory Kid – Illenials Vol.1

SoCal Commercial Punks Victory Kid release their impressive four track E.P the sun-drenched boardwalk bouncer Illenials Vol.1. First cut ‘My World’ is a hard polished Ska-Punk ditty that dodges in and out of the not so alternative, trying to be...
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Album Review: Rose Tattoo – Blood Brother (Re-issue)

Album Review: Rose Tattoo – Blood Brother (Re-issue)

Angry Anderson’s Rose Tattoo re-release their 2007 album ‘Blood Brothers’ with extra six additional live tracks to coincide with a huge European tour. Opener ‘Black Eyed Bruiser’ is barroom Blues Rock at it’s punchy best. A boot stomping riff armed...
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