Swedish band Empire 21 released their self-titled debut album through their own Empire 21 Records label on 28th November. I have to say that this was one of those albums that impressed me from the very first listen. The quality of the vocals, guitar riffs and overall production really are superb. The expression “no fillers” is often over-used, but this really is one of those albums where that is the case. I could have picked any track to play on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 5th December, but I’ve went with the opening track “When You’re Falling”. Expect more in the weeks to come!
We have a particular soft spot for Enslaved...and we just caught up on their progress towards releasing their next platter....here's the blurb.
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“Albion” is the eleventh studio album by Ten since 1996 and was released on 24th November through Rocktopia / Cargo Records. The band of course has a big following amongst melodic hard rock fans who will purchase the latest release as a matter of principle I’m sure. I, on the other hand, might be referred to as an “occasional listener” to the band. The melodic hard rock genre can be a bit hit and miss for me personally and I guess that reflects the wide diversity of music that is branded as such! Anyway, having now taken several listens to “Albion” since receiving it from Rock n Growl promotions I have to say that there’s definitely plenty there to impress me. The first single from the album “Die For Me” has already been played on the Friday NI Rocks Show.
The success of 'To The Nameless
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