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Love’ and ‘What Sober fect representation of the the end of the song. The themed 'Black Water' picks
Couldn’t Say’ come with band as a whole and what impressive Chris Gillon's up the pace again with a
funky old-school grooves their album represents – rolling drums introduce grinding beat and bluesy
that make these songs strong, captivating vocals, 'Lets Get Together', an up- guitars. Morley has crafted
stand out, like old souls thriving instrumentals and tempo track with a majestic an album that is true to
with a young heartbeat. All that warm feeling which guitar solo from Michael Thunders classic sound
in all, this album will secure great music leaves behind. Fairbairn. The epic lead without sounding old. 'Res-
the success Halestorm has ‘Tanks’ and ‘Born Human’ single 'Until My Dying Day' urrection Day' is sure to be-
achieved thus far. One make the album even bet- is another anthem that de- come a live crowd favourite
thing is for sure, Halestorm ter with Moloney’s intense serves to thrust this band with its comeback theme
should be proud of what emotion-filled vocals. ‘Ene- to a much wider audience. being easily relatable by all
HALESTORM they have done with this mies’ is the track on the It sweeps you along on an- and Danny demonstrating
INTO THE WILD LIFE and the gamble to do what album you want to leave on other catchy wave building he can still hit all those long
(ATLANTIC) they want has paid off. Go repeat while ‘Lost Boys’ to a fist-pumping finale ac- high notes. The heart-
While you have the on, venture into the wild would be the best track to companied by Sweeney's breaking 'Broken' and the
sophomore slump, the third life, you will enjoy it. hear live. Following ‘Milton’ stirring vocal. The album is fun 'I Love the Weekend'
album is also deemed to be YYYY is ‘The Constant,’ which like a fresh breath of spring round off this solid come-
a difficult affair for some Penny Gower has addictive lyrical air after a dreary winter. back from the Londoners.
bands. It’s natural for melodies that linger in your The King Lot have deliv- Thunder are a band
bands to want to progress ULI JON ROTH ears. The album finishes ered an album full of pow- who you always felt were
and take the influences SCORPIONS REVISITED up where it started with an erful melodic rock at its on the cusp of the big time
and experiences they have (UDR) acoustic version of ‘Blame unashamed best. The but never quite made it to
picked up along the way Highly influential for- Culture.’ With this impres- songs are relationship where their efforts de-
and implement them in mer Scorpions guitarist Uli sive album under their heavy in their lyrical con- served. Whilst ‘Wonder
their music. The third Jon Roth revisited his early belts, it’s clear Wolfetone tent, but this makes them Days’ is unlikely to take
album is often when the ex- days for this double album. will be around for quite a easy to relate to. Loved, them onto the next level it
perimental stage comes in Gathering a group of tal- while. lost and unrequited love? has shown there is plenty
and that is where ented young musicians, he YYYY Most of you have been of rock left in this band yet..
Halestorm are at right now. returned to the hall in Hayli Zuccola there at some point in your YYYY
Halestorm entered the stu- Hanover where the Scorpi- life, giving these songs Adam Clark
dio with a vision to be ‘un- ons rehearsed in the mid- your own personal time
apologetically ourselves in 70s and explored his stamp on them all. This is a VARIOUS
every way,’ or, as front- personal favourites. The must own album for your IMMORTAL RANDY
woman Lzzy Hale sings on result is an album that feels collection, long live the RHOADS – THE ULTI-
the track ‘Sick Individual’, dynamic and fresh, and King, we love them a LOT! MATE TRIBUTE
‘I’m doing this thing called which is chock full of clas- YYYYY (UDR)
whatever the fuck I want, sics. Many are from ‘Virgin Adam Clark Guitarist and song-
want, want.’ But have Killer’ and ‘In Trance’, in- writer Randy Rhoads
Halestorm managed to ex- cluding the two title tracks, THUNDER started out in Quiet Riot,
ecute their risk taking well and it’s an absolute joy to WONDER DAYS was catapulted into the
enough to keep their audi- listen to. These are re- (EAR MUSIC) limelight by Ozzy Os-
ence captivated? ‘Into The imaginings rather than THE KING LOT ‘Wonder Days’ com- bourne, and became a leg-
Wild Life’ is indeed different straight re-recordings – THE KING LOT pletes a welcome come- end when he died aged
from its predecessors. album opener ‘The Sails Of (CROWN JEWELS) back from the semi-retired only 25. Over 30 years
Pushing themselves musi- Charon’ now clocks in at Scottish rockers The London quintet who were later this collection is a wor-
cally and sonically, the nearly 9 minutes and is King Lot deservedly earned reinvigorated following their thy tribute to that legend.
quartet have created an stunningly good. The ex- their dues as an impressive stomping set at last year’s It’s quite a gathering of
album that twists and turns tended instrumentals live act in 2014 touring with Calling Festival, where names, too. Vocals are
so you do not know what added to a selection of the likes of The Last they found themselves mostly down to Tim ‘Rip-
type of song you’ll be lis- tracks, such as ‘Dark Lady’, Vegas, H.E.A.T. and The sandwiched on the bill be- per’ Owens, although Serj
tening to next. Starting are not just a chance for Answer amongst others. tween Richie Sambora, Tankian kicks off proceed-
things off with the captivat- Roth to demonstrate his Now following on from a Joe Bonamassa and Aero- ings on ‘Crazy Train’, with
ing ‘Scream’, a song that phenomenal skills. These sold out show with Big smith. Slightly delayed by Tom Morello doing the ho-
delivers in its promise of really bring something spe- Country the trio have an- illness to guitar & keyboard nours on guitars. Testa-
kicking down your door, it cial to the already impres- nounced their arrival with a player Ben Matthews (now ment’s Chuck Billy growls
makes its way into your sive music, and the whole stomping debut album. thankfully recovered) Thun- out a fantastic version of
head and promptly makes band is tight as a drum. Drawing on influences from der hit the studio to record ‘Mr Crowley’ featuring Alexi
itself at home. There’s a Nathan James’ vocals do the late 80's/early 90's 11 tracks all penned by Laiho’s (Children of
smooth segue, something the songs full justice, exud- melodic rock scene The lead guitarist Luke Morley. Bodom) guitars, while
they’ve experimented a lot ing power, passion, and King Lot have thrown a Title track 'Wonder Days' Rhoads’ brother Kelle han-
with on this release, into ‘I raw emotion. This collec- punch and brought that era features a pulsating Morley dles ‘Back To The Coast’,
Am The Fire’, lyrically pow- tion is an absolute must, right up to date. They have riff, crashing drums from supported by Quiet Riot’s
erful and inspiring, a re- and not just for Scorpions been described as the love Harry James and Danny Rudy Sarzo and Frank Ba-
minder to have belief in fans. child of G'N'R and Bon Jovi Bowes’ powerful opening nali plus Bruce Kulick, who
yourself and your abilities. YYYYY and after playing this lines ‘First day of school also produced the album.
By now you will be familiar Clare Huckett album you'll agree with that they called me a disgrace, Let’s face it though, it’s the
with the singles ‘Apocalyp- statement too. The heavy they didn't like the long guitars that really matter
tic’, ‘Mayhem’ and ‘Amen’, WOLFETONE 'As They Burn' kicks things hair, didn't like the face’. It's here - George Lynch on ‘I
all powerful anthems in SILENCE IS ACQUIES- off before the incredibly an excellent opening track Don’t Know’, Dweezil
their own right. There is CENCE catchy 'One Of These that tells the story of a band Zappa on ‘S.A.T.O.’, Joel
more where they came (WOLFETONE) Days' takes a hold of your looking back to the days Hoekstra on Quiet Riot’s
from in the form of the fiery Baz Woodsford, Ollie senses. Penned by vocalist when they started up and is ‘Killer Girls’, and Bernie
‘Gonna Get Mine’ and hard Young, Andy Simmons and & bassist Jason Sweeney sure to grab your attention. Torme helping round off the
rocking ‘I Like It Heavy’. In Dan Moloney are the mas- (as was the entire album) ‘The Thing I Want' keeps album on ‘Flying High
contrast, ‘Dear Daughter’ is terminds behind the British this anthemic rocker would up the classic rock tempo Again’, to namecheck a
a stunning, heartfelt num- breakout band Wolfetone. easily fit on a Bon Jovi with its guitar heavy riff and few more. It’s a great
ber that gives a moving Their eight-track debut album. 'Addicted' keeps up catchy chorus, before choice of songs and a bril-
message of encourage- album ‘Silence Is Acquies- the pace with a strong hook things are slowed down liant listen.
ment, strength and sup- cence’ kicks off with ‘Blame that will have you singing briefly for the acoustically YYYY
port. Both ‘New Modern Culture,’ which is the per- along with the chorus by driven 'The Rain'. Dark Clare Huckett
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