IN the darkest days of Northern Ireland's Troubles the many attempts by movements such as the Peace People to bring it to an end to the fighting proved futile, but punk rock became a unifying force amongst young people.
And, one band in particular articulated the frustration and anger at a land dominated by bigoted politicians and
And, one band in particular articulated the frustration and anger at a land dominated by bigoted politicians and
THE metal snobs sometimes dismiss European power metal, but they do so without realising the sheer majesty in the unrestrained, unconstrained joy - and right now there are few better examples on the scene than the Nuclear Blast release from Sonata Arctica.
Out now, Pariah's Child, is a product of the Finnish band, and it is a product
Out now, Pariah's Child, is a product of the Finnish band, and it is a product
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Review by Baal
The small country town of Mildura in Northern Victoria, home to Jackson Firebird. The two piece guitar and drums outfit from said small town, consisting of Brendan Harvey & Dale Hudak unleash their debut album "Cock Rockin' ".
Read more: Low down and dirty rock 'n' roll from Jackson Firebird
FOR many younger fans of rock and metal, the experience of watching the music rock channels on the TV meant they may have thought that metal with a front woman was a strange and weird place where only the semi-laughable Amy Lee was present.
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