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Firewind – Stand United (Album Review)

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It is interesting how matters can develop into something more than we ever expected. The story goes that a young Greek guitarist named Konstantinos Karamitroudis opted to leave a US music college to record a demo called Nocturnal Symphony. Released in 1998, it consisted of ... Read More
Phil Mogg of UFO

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

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Few vocalists in Rock-n-Roll history have the experience and clout of Phil Mogg. Frontman of the highly influential UFO for more than fifty years, Mogg is the distinct voice on all of their studio albums from 1970’s UFO through to 2022’s The Salentino Cuts. A ... Read More
Thrown into Exile - Passageways (2024)

Thrown into Exile – Passageways (EP Review)

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Some stories end as quickly as they begin, but others continue because of dedication and perseverance. Starting in 2011, the band Thrown into Exile quickly gained attention in 2012 when they won the “Road to Mayhem” competition performing on the same bill as Slipknot, Motörhead, ... Read More
Storace - Crossfire / Frontiers Music SRL (2024)

Storace – Crossfire (Album Review)

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Famously known as the leadman for the high-powered Swiss Heavy Metal band Krokus, Marc Storace is one distinct voice. Possessing the perfect rough and gruff sound for Hard Rock and Metal, Storace quickly made an impact with Krokus upon joining them in 1979, assisting them ... Read More