In 2015, Extreme performed a special concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their classic album “Pornograffitti”. This concert is being released on Blu-Ray/DVD/CD on 4th November 2016 entitled “Pornograffitti Live 25 / Metal Meltdown”. This will be followed by an exclusive vinyl release on 25th November (Black Friday).
Read more: NEW UPDATE - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of "PORNOGRAFFITTI"
When I interviewed Nathan James from Inglorious when he was in Belfast in July (http://www.rockradioni.co.uk/interviews/2773-ni-rocks-interview-with-nathan-james-from-inglorious.html ) he mentioned that they were heading into the studio to commence work on album number two. There was more about the new album in the media this week. It is being produced by Kevin Shirley who is famous for his work with Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and many others. Shirley has been quoted as saying “This band are actually glorious! Amazing singer, amazing band. The best British band I’ve seen since…I could say the Darkness, but I really mean Led Zeppelin.”
Steve Overland’s name is undoubtedly at the fore when you’re thinking about great British melodic rock singers. The FM frontman released his latest solo album, called “Contagious”, through Escape Music on 21st October. The album is an excellent showcase for just how good a performer Overland is. Once again he has also brought in a few friends to contribute to the tracks as well. I played the track “Doctor My Heart” on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 21st October.
October was a busy month in many regards! Which is the only reason that a recommendation for the Tygers of Pan Tang’s latest album is being posted almost two weeks after it was released! (I’ve a bit of catching up to do!) I’ve had the new, self- titled album for a few weeks now – a decision on posting a recommendation was always going to be a no-brainer really. The album was released through Mighty Music on 21st October and I’ve played a few tracks on the Friday NI Rocks Show over the past few weeks – “Only The Brave” on 19th August, 16th Sept and “Dust” on 21st October.
Read more: NI ROCKS Recommends "Tygers of Pan Tang" by TYGERS OF PAN TANG