"Danish thrash-metallers The Kandidate ready the release of their highly anticipated second album Facing the Immanent Prospect of Death and it promises to be another dose of high octane heavy metal! The band have worked hard on developing their sound, incorporating a ‘more diverse and powerful’ approach from the new line up. I talked to guitarist Allen Tvedebrink about the band’s transition from their debut release, their musical influences that have helped define this album and his take on the current musical climate."
Click here to read the rest of Dan's interview!
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"In my continuing quest to support our lesser known bands I wandered out to the darker reaches of Sheffield to South Sea. An old Working Mens Club re-vamped into quite a decent sized music venue by a couple of local bands, South Sea is slowly picking up momentum."
Read the rest of Dave Goodwin's review here and see his photos from the gig here!
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Make sure you read Dave Goodwin's review of Asking Alexandria live at Rock City, and then don't forget to check out the photos from the gig!
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 "Danish metal band Iron Fire prepare to release their seventh studio album on January 27th (Europe) and February 7th (USA) and it will be the third consecutive release for the present line up. The band has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years with shifting line-ups and clashes with record companies testing the strength of the group’s foundations. However, they now set themselves up to release what is their most anticipated album to date, Voyage of the Damned, via Metal Blade Records. I spoke to guitarist Kirk Backarach to find out more about the upcoming record and discover more behind the roots of the band and what the future holds for their fans."
Click here to read Daniel's interview!
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"The almighty doom metal trio Pilgrim are set to release their debut album ‘Misery Wizard’ via Metal Blade Records later this month and I interviewed member Jon Rossi to find out more about their upcoming release and how they intend to resurrect the Doom Metal genre. The American group intend to revive the classic sound of doom whilst entwining it with their own intriguing personality that fuses imagery of sorcery, secret societies, aliens and tyrants of evil! A definite band to watch out for in 2012."
Click here to read Daniel's interview!
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Just a quick update to say Merry Christmas from everyone at Rock Pulse! Have an awesome festive period and a rocking New Year!
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" “If everyone were here, right now, doing this, I truly believe the world would have no problems” declared a genuinely choked up Taylor, before the band ease into the popular: ‘Nobody Told Me.’ " Click here to read the rest of Milo's Vintage Trouble review!
We've also got a few new staff members - make sure you check out the Staff page to see new profiles for Milo, Daniel Aston, EllyTalksTo and Dave Goodwin!
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We've got another brand new interview thanks to Daniel Aston:
"American progressive rock outfit 3 have recently released their new album The Ghost You Gave to Me. The album is a continuation of the band’s intriguing musical style and has been met with appraisal from fans and critics across the globe. I interview frontman Joey Eppard and find out more behind making and influences of the album, the band’s current direction and Joey’s fascination of the number 3."
Click here to check out the interview!
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 "American metal supergroup Charred Walls of the Damned have recently released their highly anticipated second album Cold Winds on Timeless Days receiving rave reviews across the metal community. Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth), Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (Judas Priest, Yngwie Malmsteen), Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Control Denied, Testament) and producer/guitarist Jason Suecof join forces in what is undoubtedly one of metal’s most exciting outfits today.
I caught up with drummer and songwriter Richard Christy and found out more about the band, the making of the new album and also the latest on the highly anticipated second Control Denied album. "
Click here for Daniel's interview with Richard!
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 "The way the fans have rallied behind this new album has been amazing. We played a few songs from Get Nice! during our sets during the festival shows and the reaction from the crowd was very positive. They were singing along and already knew all the words!" - Rockpulse's Kirsty get the lowdown from Zebrahead's vocalist Ali Tabatabaee.
It's been a little quiet at Rockpulse Towers this month, but we're back and ready to Rock (with a capital R) - checkout Seana's review of ex Kooks bassist Max Rafferty's new single...
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 After collaborating once again with former Fates Warning band mate Jim Matheos for the successful Sympathetic Resonance album (Review can be found here), Daniel Aston catches up with vocalist John Arch and quizzes him on the process of creating the album, his time away from music and the future of Arch/Matheos.
Rock Pulse is also looking for new writers! If you want to be a reviewer, interviewer, article or features writer, or news writer, please send your details and a sample of your writing to editor@rockpulse.co.uk !
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 "The quality of the playing is superb – demonstrated best on ‘Knuone’. The beautifully deep bassline, clever but fitting drumming, well worked lead guitar building and building into a colossal song that has class stamped all over it."
Valhalla Smith impressed Rockpulse somewhat with their debut EP...read the review here...
Also this week Ana has been checking out the new video from Leeds based Down The Machine, who create a unique mix of Alt, Grunge and Prog right here for your enjoyment!
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 "This album is more attitude than exotica...from the off, there is a Queens of the Stone Age comparison that is unavoidable, but there is so much more to this album than a homage to Rated R or Songs for the Deaf..."
See what we make of Kamasupazundown's debut album 'One Minute Silence' in our review here...
If that wasn't enough, now read our exclusive interview with the boys from South Wales and find out where they got their amazing name from!
Just to keep you on your toes, you really must checkout Sebastian Bach's incredible new single 'Kicking and Screaming'...
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 Aeon have developed their own style of Death Metal featuring fast playing, heavy bass, powerful guttural vocals, killer guitars and rhythmical double kick drums. In her latest in-depth interview for Rockpulse, Ana gets behind the scenes with Aeon's singer Tommy Dahlström.
We've also got a review of Meet Your Replacement's mini-album 'This One's For You'. Rockpulse's Kirsty reckons that for a mini-album they pack a massive amount into just four tracks - read her review here...
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 "Heritage is the beginning of a new chapter for Opeth. It’s worlds apart from their death metal days, a clear progression from Watershed and, if you’re expecting Damnation 2, it’s not that either...fans were warned well in advance that Heritage would be the start of a new musical direction..."
Opeth's hotly anticipated brand new album Heritage was released this week and Rockpulse's metalhead Daniel wasted no time in bringing you his verdict on what could be a landmark album for the veteran Swedes. Read more here...
If that wasn't enough, our Brazilian bombshell Ana reviews French modern grungers The Coyotes Dessert Welcome EP...
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 "It’s been twenty-five years since John Arch last appeared on a full-length album. Since Awaken the Guardian, the former Fates Warning frontman released his solo EP A Twist of Fate in 2003 with help from former band mate Jim Matheos. An impressive return it seemed, yet it was to be another eight years before a full-length record would emerge..." and it's a cracker according to Rockpulse's review of Sympathetic Resonance.
Coming later this week we have a hot-off-the-press review of Opeth's new CD Heritage and a cracking interview with South Wales' Kamasupazundown...so make sure you've bookmarked Rockpulse and come back soon!
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 Nottingham based badasses Long Day Fear have launched an audacious bid to secure a number one single this Christmas with their epic song 'Weathered' (listen here). In his latest rallying call outspoken singer Richie Tyler Woolgrove proclaimed : "RIGHT EVERY F***** IS ALWAYS COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW THE X-FACTOR AND ALL ITS NONSENSE IS RUINING MUSIC...WELL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!"
Click here to read more - then lend your support here and let's stick two fingers up to Cowell and his cronies...if the Facebook group gets enough likes, LDF are promising to remix the track with orchestral backing so it really fits the bill!
In other news Finland's melodic rockers Iconcrash launch a new video for latest single 'Stockholm'. This track may not grab you straight away, but it's a grower!!Check it out in our news section...
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 "All the way from California, acclaimed jazz-prog-metal act Animals as Leaders ventured down to Truro for a free-entry performance at Bunters. The fans could hardly believe their luck, and perhaps the band could hardly believe how their booking agent had allowed it to happen..."
Checkout Daniels review of Animals as Leaders recent gig in Truro...
In our news section we've also got brand new videos from the grown-up Kids in Glass Houses, stunning Orestea, kick-ass Long Day Fear and finnish faves Iconcrash.
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 'If you like your metal dark, brutal and twinned with delicate acoustic passages and imaginative song structures, then Ghost Brigade’s third offering should be part of your record collection. The Finnish quintet has struck gold with this release - 'Until Fear No Longer Defines Us' proves their diversity is in full swing, combining elements of progressive rock, death metal and sludge metal into a magical concoction...'
Read Daniel's full review of Ghost Brigade's new album here...
And if you haven't already, take in Ana's retrospective of prog legends Nektar - any band that can use not one but two Mellotrons on an album has to be respected!!
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 'From the off the self proclaimed influences are clear – Down and Clutch fans will be mightily impressed, as Long Day Fear marry the raw grime of Down with the groove of Clutch, while applying a Corrosion of Conformity style riff approach. And boy does it work - with knobs on.'
Read our review of their upcoming album 'Bones'...
Plus checkout Sondura's new video for their latest single 'You Remain', and if you haven't already, make sure you click our Facebook like button and receive regular updates from Rockpulse HQ!
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 Developing their old thrash sensibilities whilst continuing the melodic exploration of 'Shogun' - 'In Waves' is another bold attempt to create a concoction of brutal metalcore with catchy vocal hooks.
The title track executes this premise to perfection. A solid opener that highlights Matt Heafy’s now convincing vocal style, his combination of harsh growls and strong clean vocals have a powerful delivery that shines amongst a unified high level of musicianship.
Checkout Daniel's hot-off-the-press review of the awesome Trivium's brand new album... Never a dull moment at RockPulse!
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 Rockpulse's very own Kirsty interviews Manchester based The Cape Race - and guitarist Matt Sayward explains why the band chose to give their new album away for free, how people have reacted to it, and what the band will do next.
We've also got a cracking review of Anzi Destruction's new album by our intrepid international correspondent Ana. Part of the Rock scene since the 90’s, Anzi has been a member of the Plastic Trees (1999) and is former frontman of the Stereo Junks.
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 'Dedicated to Chaos is the latest instalment in a prolific run of releases for Queensrÿche, and unsurprisingly it demonstrates yet another change in musical direction for the band. However, with this release comes their most controversial record to date' - find out why in our Queensryche review from Rockpulse's new writer Daniel...
Plus checkout our gig guide for all the dates on the new UK and Eire tour from The Darkness. If their storming set at this years Download was anything to go by, this is not to be missed!!
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 Slash finally came 'home' to Stoke-on-Trent - and played a storming set with help from Myles Kennedy on vocals plus a carefully assembled touring band.
We review the gig, featuring songs from Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit, Slash's solo record from last year plus of course classics from Guns'n'Roses such as Nightrain, Paradise City and the crowd favourite Sweet Child O'Mine.
We've also updated our Rockpulse Gig Guide - adding dates for Long Day Fear and the amazingly named Kamasupazundown...
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 Ex-Fixer singer Evan Russell Saffer returns with his stunning debut solo album 'Neon Gas', and takes some time out from filming his latest video to tell us all about his influences, plans for the future and strippers on subway trains. Yup. True!
Also this week, stunning Rock Pulse faves Orestea release a video for 'Ruthless' from their latest album 'Love Lines & Blood Ties'. If you've yet to check out Orestea live, see our gig guide for details of their UK tour with Sondura this August and September.
Plus we've got news of Las Vegas based Moksha's latest album release 'Here to Go' produced by Grammy award winner James 'Bonzai' Caruso.
One last thing - if you haven't already, please please click on the Facebook 'Like' button top left - good karma will result...!
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 Rock Pulse has mellowed for a while - we've got a revealing interview with The Pigeon Detectives as our Matt caught up with them earlier this year at a gig in Bournemouth.
But it doesn't last long as we pick up the pace with a review of the long awaited new single from Blink 182 - in fact 'Up All Night' has been couped up for two years...find out if we like it here...
We've also updated our gig guide - there's new tours from Madina Lake, Exit Ten, Sondura, Orestea, Lostprophets, Thin Lizzy and Clutch.
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 Just days before Heaven's Basement's mainstage opening appearance at 2011's High Voltage Festival - where they share the bill with the likes of Black Country Communion and Dream Theater - drummer Chris Rivers takes a moment from rehearsing to answer Rock Pulse's questions.
Find out why their recent UK tour with Jettblack was such a success in Tobester's interview...
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 Rock Pulse Magazine's Ana brings news of further additions to the line-up of the 20th Anniversary of the popular Guilfest Fesitival at Stoke Park, Guildford this weekend.
Also new this week is Part 3 of our Download 2011 Festival photo collection, thanks to Gina and her trusty camera, despite the rain!
Plus we have no-holds-barred interviews with Swedish death metallers Portrait and Dublin's Primordial - the latter due to be tearing up the stage at this years Bloodstock fessie.
If that wasn't enough, coming this month we've got news reviews and interviews with the new wave of British Hard Rock such as Heaven's Basement, Orestea and Living in a Valvestate plus Aussie grungers Grinspoon, U.S. strangesters My Son The Bum and ex Fixer vocalist Erin Russell Saffer...so bookmark Rock Pulse and keep checking back!
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 Rock Pulse Magazine's Ana brings you all you need to know about two bands new to Rock Pulse - Harlet (pictured), hailing from Newcastle UK, and Nitroforce9 all the way from Finland.
We've also got the second day's photos from Rock Pulse's recent jaunt to Download Festival 2011 - what a day that was - featuring the likes of Rock Sugar, Clutch, Sevendust and the mighty System of a Down.
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 We've got a tour bus full of new reviews - starring Heaven's Basement's Unbreakable EP (so good we reviewed it twice!) - plus new and upcoming releases by FlyByNature, The Salt Flats, Ana Lola Roman, Shoot the Dead and Forbidden Dreams.
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