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Thundermother Announces their First Live Album on Napalm Records

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Photo Credit: Jenny Lund Edited by Anselm Anderson Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER  has announced their first live album, Live’n’Alive . Their first album, released in collaboration with Napalm Records, is available digitally on April 17, 2026. Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil , the band is recognised for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring, which includes supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and beyond. Europe, playing the KISS Kruise and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air . In 2025, THUNDERMOTHER released their highly acclaimed sixth album Dirty & Divine, which reached the top 2 on the Official German Rock/Metal Charts , following that first release with the new lineup consisting of Filippa Nässil, vocalist Linnéa Vikström Egg , returning bass player Majsan Lindberg , and drummer Joan Massing . During their European headline tour , Live’n’Alive was recorded. This substa...
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Album Review: Blue Oyster Cult- 50th Anniversary Live- First Night

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Words by Anselm Anderson Today, the legendary Blue Oyster Cult have released 5 0th Anniversary Live-First Night  via Frontiers Music S.R.L. The Three-day event celebrates an incredible fifty years of Classic rock icons, recorded in September 2022. The 2-CD Deluxe edition divides the first night into two. As part of the extravaganza, the band played three sold-out shows at Sony Hall, NYC. During the set, the band played one of their first three albums- 1972's self-titled debut, 1973's Tyrants and Mutation, and 1974's Secret Treaties. The three-hour sets featured deep cuts and a special guest appearance from founding drummer Albert Bouchard. I have long been a fan of the group so any opportunity to review one of their releases brings joy to this writer. The band are seen as a major influence on the heavy metal and hard rock scene, including Metallica.  They are renowned for their catchy songs, heavy music, and lyrics often deemed funny, ambiguous, or terrifying. The set feat...
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LP Review: Tarja- Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church

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Words by Anselm Anderson Tarja Turunen, also known as Tarja, gained popularity in the metal scene as the lead vocalist of Nightwish, a symphonic metal band, at the turn of the century. She captivated millions with her tenor vocals that included falsetto and octave-busting notes. Tarja pays tribute to her contemporaries and idols with a live album recorded at the Metal Church in Wacken, Germany. 300 fans watched her perform covers from bands like Linkin Park, Slipknot , Metallica, and Megadeth in a special one-time event that opened the Wacken Air Festival in 2016. EarMusic released Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church last week. Tarja delivers powerful vocals and captivating melodies, accompanied by a string orchestra that breathes new life into these classics.  The LP opens with an emotional rendition of the Joe Satriani track "Always with You, Always with Me". Tarja's mesmerizing warm vocals are beautifully layered with the enchanting, melancholic violin and piano...
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK- MOTORHEAD- LOUDER THAN NOISE- LIVE IN BERLIN 2012

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  Words by Anselm Anderson The legendary hellraisers  Motorhead recently released the live album Louder Than Noise-Live In Berlin  via Silver Lining Music on April 23rd. The performance was recorded on December 5th, 2012 in front of 12,000 fans at the Berlin Velodrome as part of the Kings of The Road  tour. The Lineup for this special occasion featured the longest reigning in the band's history with the late "Lemmy" Kilmister, guitarist Phil Campbell  and drummer Mikkey Dee . The concert was produced by the much-revered producer Herwig Meyszne r  ( Exodus, Kreator, Saxon). The album delivers twelve tracks of raucous rock 'n' roll, destined to blow your speakers out. The bone-rattling "I Know How to Die" opens proceedings with Lemmy declaring " WE ARE MOTORHEAD " to thunderous applause. The anthemic "Damage Case" continues festivities, alongside the rousing "Over The Top". Motorhead always knew how to play good old-fashion...
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East Bay Punk Veteran Lethal Limits releases solo album "Elevate", which is out now

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Dead Daisies' Vocalist John Corabi Releases 'That Memory' Music Video, Ahead of Debut Album .

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Today, Dead Daisies' Vocalist JOHN CORABI   unveils his new single " That Memory ," taken from his upcoming debut full-length solo album 'New Day,' set for release on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl . The new track arrived alongside an official music video, available to view below.  JOHN comments on the excitement behind the track: "'That Memory' is a great tune that my good pal Charlie Starr sent me a rough idea on. I played it for Marti Frederiksen (my producer) and he loved it. We changed the key to fit my voice and recorded it!! It’s a great tune, and without being too emasculated…It’s my wife’s favorite from the record!!!! Thank you Charlie Starr!!!!" Watch the Music Video for "That Memory" HERE ‘New Day’marks an exciting chapter in the singer's storied career. This is  JOHN CORABI’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwrit...
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Lord of the Lost Releases "My Funeral" Music Video, Ahead of New Album

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[Photo Credit: VD Pictures] Edited by Anselm Anderson Popular Hamburg-based band Lord of the Lost are gearing up for the final chapter of their trilogy with the release of their latest single, " My Funeral ". The concluding part of their OPVS NOIR album series, OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 , is set to drop on April 10, 2026. The band has experienced a steady rise over the past couple of years, with nearly half a million listeners on Spotify, a standout appearance at the Eurovision final in 2023, a number-one album, and international tours with Iron Maiden . LORD OF THE LOST are proving themselves to be one of the most exciting and successful acts around today. OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 represents the creative peak of a band at the top. The year started with shows in the USA, Canada, and Australia, and now continues with the upcoming headline tour across Europe. The tour kicks off on Thursday, 12 March, in Oslo, Norway . Chris Harms  adds cheerfully on “My Funeral”: “The message of the song – ...
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