Rock Radio Northern Ireland

NI ROCKS Recommends "Escape From The Shadow Garden" by MAGNUM

Published: Saturday, 29 March 2014 00:00 | Written by NI ROCKS | Print | Hits: 5844

_{When I posted a recommendation for Magnum’s previous album “On The 13th Day” back in August 2012 I was a new convert to the band, having not really taken much time to check them out properly over the preceding 30 years! This time around I was quite keen to get listening to “Escape From The Shadow Garden” when it came into Rock Radio NI ahead of its release through Steamhammer / SPV on 24th March. And, in my humble opinion, the latest album is even better than the previous one.}

NI ROCKS Recommends "Heaven On Earth" by DEVIL'S HEAVEN

Published: Thursday, 27 March 2014 00:00 | Written by NI ROCKS | Print | Hits: 4912

_{There isn’t really much I can tell you about Devil’s Heaven other than that they’ve released a great debut album called “Heaven On Earth” that is well worth checking out! The information available from their website, Facebook page (which only has just over 50 likes) and press release is pretty vague really. What we do know is that they’re from Sweden, which is generally a good sign when it comes to rock music! “Heaven On Earth” was released through Helldiver Records on 25th February and you can find it on iTunes.}

Van Canto – A cappella Metal, where did that come from!

Published: Thursday, 27 March 2014 09:10 | Written by Jonny | Print | Hits: 4182

A NUMBER of week's back we reviewed the latest release from a cappella metal band Van Canto, Dawn of the Brave. Despite our reservations about the very concept of a Cappella metal we have kept on coming back to the album, with its intense soundscape produced from just vocal

Served loud, and served with intent, - Stiff Little Fingers' tour de force release No Going Back

Published: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 07:23 | Written by Jonny | Print | Hits: 3936

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

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