Friday 30 June 2017

Jack Russell's Great White - Sign of The Times


Jack Russell’s GREAT WHITE have released a new video "Sign of The Times" from the brand new album "He Saw It Comin'"

Jack Russell (born December 5, 1960), is an American rock vocalist. He is a founding member of the American hard rock band GREAT WHITE.

"Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE" was the official name of the band that performed at The Station nightclub fire in 2003, not under the official "GREAT WHITE" moniker.

In 2006 he began touring with the official GREAT WHITE band when they reformed with their classic lineup, then left the band in 2009 due to a fall in his bathroom where he cracked two vertebrae and herniated a disc. He had multiple back surgeries and was using a plethora of pain medication. Along with alcoholism and pain killers, the death of good friend, WARRANT singer Jani Lane, propelled him to get help and become sober. Fully recovered, he started touring again as "Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE" in December 2011 to avoid confusion with the still-touring official GREAT WHITE band which had continued onward in 2009 with a different singer following Russell' departure.

In 2012 Russell guest starred on VH1 Classics "That Metal Show", where he revealed his side of the GREAT WHITE story, and how he was feeling well and ready for more.



Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to relive the multi-platinum Hard Rock entity’s storied origins, Jack Russell set his sights on the future. In December 2011, Jack Russell’s Great White first bared its teeth. Since its inception, the frontman welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana—this time as a guitar player and keyboardist—lead guitarist Robby Lochner, and drummer Dicki Fliszar. Now, this group has a sharp, soaring and slick new album ready, boasting the bluesy Hard Rock stomp that made Russell and Montana icons in the first place.

“It’s a powerful band,” Russell proclaims. “The music comes across very dynamically. It’s what I always wanted it to be. Tony was a catalyst for moving forward. I was never as close to him as I am now. We never had the opportunity to write music together before. I also never knew he played guitar. When I first heard him, I nearly fell of my chair. He’s my copilot. He’s one of my best friends. I wish we would’ve been this close back in the day.”

“It’s natural for all of us,” adds Montana. “There’s a solid chemistry, and we’re having a lot of fun.”

Rounding out the lineup with Lochner and Fliszar and with the more recent addition of Dan McNay on bass, these musicians hit the studio to cut their official full-length debut. It taps into the bluesy bombast and heavy energy of Russell’s celebrated material, but it’s a distinctly modern metallic monster.

“We want the new material to blow people’s ears back,” Russell goes on. “It has the elements of the best Great White music ever written, but there’s an edge. Tony brings that validity, while Robby, Dan and Dicki add a new life. It’s going to surprise people.”

Montana agrees,  

“It’s got the classic sound. The first element is Jack’s voice. No other band sounds like this one ever did or does now. When I was 17-years-old, I remember walking around the UCLA campus listening to the band’s first EP. I was a fan before I ever joined the band. We’re going to maintain that same integrity going forward.”

That integrity became forged over nearly thirty years. In 1984, the band broke out of the Los Angeles scene with its self-titled debut followed by seismic platinum-selling outings such as 1987’s Once Bitten... and 1989’s …Twice Shy. Moving over 8 million copies worldwide, they stood out as tried-and-true rock stalwarts into the 21st century until 2011, when Russell went on to form Jack Russell’s GREAT WHITE.


Today's tune "Sign of The Times" is taken from the brand new album "He Saw It Comin'"



Upcoming Tour Dates:

FRI 7 JULY Bobstock Music Festival 2017Fort Morgan, CO, US
SAT 8 JULY Platte County FairgroundsColumbus, NE, US
THU 13 JULY Rock Fest 2017Cadott, WI, US
FRI 14 JULY The Coach HouseSan Juan Capistrano, CA, US
SAT 15 JULY Saint RockeHermosa Beach, CA, US
FRI 21 JULY Allen County FairgroundsLima, OH, US
FRI 28 JULY Providence Medical Center AmphitheaterBonner Springs, KS, US
FRI 4 AUGUST Bogart's CincinnatiCincinnati, OH, US
FRI 11 AUGUST The BridgeThree Forks, MT, US
SAT 19 AUGUST Foster ParkGoodland, IN, US
FRI 25 AUGUST Canyon ClubAgoura Hills, CA, US
FRI 25 AUGUST Canyon ClubAgoura Hills, CA, US
SAT 26 AUGUST The RosePasadena, CA, US
FRI 1 SEPTEMBER Blk LiveScottsdale, AZ, US
SAT 9 SEPTEMBER Unknown venueSavanna, IA, US
SAT 4 NOVEMBER C.B. Smith ParkPembroke Pines, FL, US
SUN 5 NOVEMBER C.B. Smith ParkPembroke Pines, FL, US
FRI 29 DECEMBER Whisky A Go GoWest Hollywood, CA, US
THU 8 MARCH – SUN 11 MARCH HRH AOR VI 2018Caernarfon, UK

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Thursday 29 June 2017

Low Cut Connie - Revolution Rock n Roll


LOW CUT CONNIE is a rock and roll band based in Philadelphia and formed in 2010. The band has been recognized by various media in the US for their records and high-energy live show, of which the L.A. Weekly recently said "Their ferocious live show...is unmatched in all of rock right now." Frontman Adam Weiner plays a piano named "Shondra," after a dancer at the Clermont Lounge in Atlanta.

Before the release of "Hi Honey", Finnemore moved back to the UK, and eventually, in spring 2016, the band continued without him. In May 2016, Weiner and the band began an album titled "Dirty Pictures (Part 1)" for release in 2017 in two parts. It was released on May 19, 2017 by Contender Records.



Today's tune "Revolution Rock n Roll" is taken from the album "Dirty Pictures (part 1)", released May 2017. This is the uncensored version, check below for the censored one. Directed / Shot by Chris Suspect. Edited by Andrew van Baal


Here is the censored version of "Revolution Rock n Roll"



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Wednesday 28 June 2017

Alter Bridge - Cradle To The Grave


ALTER BRIDGE have released a new video for the tune "Cradle To The Grave" taken from the band's fifth studio album, "The Last Hero", which was released last October.

The video is showcasing their performance from London’s O2 Arena in November last year.

That show will be documented on their upcoming record "Live At The O2 Arena + Rarities", which will launch on September 8 via Napalm Records. One of the biggest moments of the band’s career was the monumental show at London's famous O2 Arena on November 24th, 2016. The 19-track recording proves with a vengeance what an enormous presence ALTER BRIDGE have become on concert stages around the world. Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips tear through hits like "Farther Than The Sun", "Show Me A Leader," "Rise Today", and their masterpiece "Isolation", showcasing a band on the top of their game. Other highlights include the Tremonti sung "Waters Rising", the acoustic-driven “Watch Over You” and their mighty signature anthem "Blackbird”. In addition this release contains an exclusive full album length "Rarities"-CD that will give every collector cause for rejoice. The rarities CD features the limited release tracks "Breath", "Cruel Sun", and "Solace” alongside seven songs that have only come out to date in Japan. "Symphony Of Agony", the bonus track from the band’s latest studio release "The Last Hero” also gets worldwide release on this collection.


In a statement about the album, the label says: “The latest release includes an exclusive full-length rarities CD sure to excite fans everywhere.

“The album features the never-before-released tracks Cruel Sun and Solace, recorded during the One Day Remains sessions, as well as Breathe from the same time, which has only been available as a US retail exclusive.

“These tracks join seven other songs that have only been released in Japan until this collection.”

Live At The O2 Arena + Rarities will be released on 3CD, quadruple vinyl and CD/DVD, which includes a documentary shot around the O2 Arena show.





Earlier this month, the band announced they would play two shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 2 and 3 where they’ll be joined onstage by the 52-piece Parallax Orchestra.

ALTER BRIDGE have now added concerts in Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast which will take place after their London shows in October, see all the dates below.

Enjoy today's tune!



Alter Bridge 2017 tour dates

Jun 23: Copenhagen Copenhell, Denmark
Jun 24: Leipzig Haus Auensee, Germany
Jun 26: Luxembourg Luxexpo, Luxembourg
Jun 29: Madrid Auditorio M Rios, Spain
Jun 30: Bilbao Miribilla, Spain
Jul 02: Barcelona Rock Fest, Spain
Jul 05: Rome Rock In Rome, Itlay
Jul 06: Milan Ippodromo San Siro, Italy
Oct 02: London Royal Albert Hall, UK
Oct 03: London Royal Albert Hall, UK
Oct 05: Edinburgh Usher Hall, UK
Oct 07: Dublin Olympia, Ireland
Oct 08: Belfast Ulster Hall, UK
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Tuesday 27 June 2017

Wayward Sons - Until The End


WAYWARD SONS is a UK rock act made up of Toby Jepson (Vocals/Guitar), Sam Wood (Guitar), Nic Wastell (Bass), Dave Kemp (Keys) and Phil Martini (Drums). They have an impressive resume of groups they have previously worked with – LITTLE ANGELS, GUN, SPEAR OF DESTINY, TREASON KINGS and CHROME MOLLY to name a few - which is reassuring in terms of the band as players, but doesn’t really hint at their sound. WAYWARD SONS sound nothing like the sum of their parts. The music is hard rock but mixed with a vitality and energy – both musically and lyrically.


The band is set to release four videos to support single releases. The videos together will make one short film. You can see the first video (for debut single “Until The End”) below.

Toby Jepson had the basis of songs written when the band formed. Together they then took these rough song ideas and forged their own sound. Lyrically the album sees Jepson treading a far more personal line than some of his previous output.

“I feel I have unfinished business, stories still left to tell, points to make, noise to create, all of the above... besides, it wasn't a choice, more of a need. My intention is very simple. I want to write about what makes me tick; about what I believe in. Hopefully you will believe in it too. It will be warts and all,” says Jepson.

The album was produced by WAYWARD SONS (Toby Jepson’s previous credits as a songwriter and producer include the likes of Katie Melua, THE VIRGIN MARYS, THE ANSWER and TOSELAND) and Chris D’Adda (Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds).



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Monday 26 June 2017

The Grand East - Movano Camerata


Monday, New week, time to introduce "Record of the Week".

This week we have an amazing blues rock album from the Netherlands.

A band that call them self THE GRAND EAST and their debut album "Movano Camerata".

"Movano Camerata" is a pretty varied album, but the basics is classic blues rock and influences that range from psychedelic mysticism from THE DOORS to Southern THE CULT rock, Hill Billy Country and New Orleans Soul to freaking madness of CAPTAIN BEEFHEART. The music is raw with a big heart, the soulful intensity will totally blind you. The album opener "Kiss The Devil" is like a bowling ball, runs with straight focus and big goal true the newly oiled lane before your legs go like ninepins in a strike. "Rabbits & Children" is an beauty, nicely guitar playing with a soulful "Ian Astbury" vocals, at times it dropps it's foothold and flies like a swarm of bees. "Frogs" is a more definite song, with a clear direct vocal character. "Salt Water Love pt 1" is a classic blues stomper. "Troubled Mind" is another tune to the more classic old school blues, where the vocals hymns true the tune, a real beauty. "Water" sounds almost like THE DOORS, really cool tune where the bass lines gets it shine of light. "Dark Man" continues on the path of THE DOORS. "Dreaming" is more back to the blues, a jam with a distinct hammond sound, soulful vocals. "Golden Watch" could been picked from Twin Peaks, great horns that fills out the melody. "Wanna Have Some Fun", hammond, guitars and bluesy drums is the main in this more straight forward tune. The album closes with bluesy folkish "Walk Those Pretty Legs"



The band consists of:

Arthur Akkermans | Vocals
Joris van den Berg | Hammond
Niek Cival | Guitar
Teun Eijsink | Bass
Imanishi Kleinmeulman | Drums

Sum: This is an "Mandatory purchase" if you are into blues rock.


Today's tune "Kiss The Devil" is the first single of the debut album "Movano Camerata". Enjoy!



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Sunday 25 June 2017

The Hellacopters - Soulseller


Sunday, time for a real classic.

THE HELLACOPTERS did a live performance at Debaser Strand here in stockholm, for the benefit for their former guitarist Robert ”Strängen” Dahlqvist's daughter Ingrid. "Strängen" who passed away accidentally earlier this year. It was a sensitive and totally mind blowing performance with the band, who really maxed out every little piece of strength in their bodies to make a performance that never should be forgotten.


THE HELLACOPTERS lineup during this evening was Nicke Andersson (guitar), Robert Eriksson (drums), Anders Lindström (Boba Fett) (keyboards), Dregen (guitar) and Sami Yaffa from HANOI ROCKS (bass).

The band and Ingrid in the middle.


Today's tune "Soulseller" is taken from the second album "Payin' the Dues", released October 1, 1997.



This was their last studio album to feature original guitarist Dregen before his departure from the band to focus full-time on his other band BACKYARD BABIES. The album was released simultaneously on both CD and on vinyl; however, "City Slang" was only available on the vinyl edition. The initial pressings were in 2000 units of clear smoke and 2500 units in purple vinyl. Two additional pressings were later available in two different versions of black vinyl. The Toy's Factory release also featured the bonus track "Oh Yeah Alright".


Here is a clip from the show at Debaser, Stockholm 2017.06.22



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Saturday 24 June 2017

Corroded - Carry Me My Bones


After releasing the new album "Defcon Zero" and recently breaking the audience record for the 4Sound Stage at Sweden Rock Festival CORRODED launches a new lyric video for the song “Carry Me My Bones”. It's the second single from the new album and is co-written with Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES.

"Carry Me My Bones is a great song, both musically and lyrically and we wanted to make a video that didn’t take too much attention from that. We think it turned out to be the most honest, dark and beautiful video we’ve ever made. Jens really gets to show his emotions in this video and we’re happy to finally share it with you all!" // Corroded


CORRODED is a Swedish heavy metal band from Ånge, Sweden. The band became best known for their song "Time And Again" which was the theme song for the Swedish 2009 Survivor television series on TV4. The band's second album "Exit to Transfer", released in October 2010 for Ninetone Records, reached number 6 on the Swedish national record chart Sverigetopplistan. In 2012 they released "State of Disgrace". In 2013 CORRODED played an extended European Tour supporting AIRBOURNE from Australia and received a great feedback for the energetic live shows. Singer Jens Westin is an impassionate biker and apart from making music he's a teacher for music. Their latest release "Defcon Zero" came out 2017.

The Video was filmed by: Kristofer Lönna, Music: Jens Westin, Peter Sjödin, Per Soläng, Bjarne Elvsgård, Tomas Andersson



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Friday 23 June 2017

Angélique Kidjo - Summertime


The Swedish Midsummer is here and Thetania is one year older, two big celebration on one day, herring and a cake :) We at Tune of the Day wish you all a happy Midsummer, take it cool and give alot of love. We will be out for a herring and fresh potato lunch with the classic Swedish nubbe, bbq in the evening, bath and Sauna!

 Summertime, and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good-lookin'
So hush little baby, Don't you cry


Today's tune "Summertime" is for Thetania, one of her all time favorite. Happy Birthday my love. Angélique Kidjo has recorded George Gershwin's "Summertime", an great version of a fantastic tune.



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Thursday 22 June 2017

Biters - Stone Cold Love


Georgia rockers BITERS have released a new Video from the Record Store Day single "Stone Cold Love". The tune is taken from the album "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be"


BITERS main influences include bands such as CHEAP TRICK, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, NEW YORK DOLLS, THIN LIZZY, DEAD BOYS, SLADE, T-REX, etc. They have already received significant credit from people such as Nikki Sixx, from MÖTLEY CRÜE.

Today's tune "Stone Cold Love" is a stomping rocker with sprinkled stardust sent from T-Rex. The Video was Produced by Ashley Simpson and Tuk Smith at Studio Space Atlanta and Oakcliff Studios. Actress: Acacia Marie Fusco, Snake handler: Constance Echo Palmer



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Wednesday 21 June 2017

Papa Roach - Periscope (feat. Skylar Grey)


The Vacaville, California rock band PAPA ROACH have a released a new video for the song "Periscope", (see below) the tune which features a guest appearance by Skylar Grey, is taken from the band's ninth studio album, "Crooked Teeth", which was released on May 19 via Eleven Seven Music. The album has received generally positive reviews from critics.


Regarding to blabbermouth did PAPA ROACH vocalist Jacoby Shaddix said:

"'Periscope' is inspired by the realization that sometimes within a relationship you might not be worth being loved or that the other person may not be worth your love, and the struggle within that — how much effort it takes to make things work. One part that I think is really meaningful in the video is when Skylar and I are in the shot at the same time, yet we're not engaging with each other. It represents the 'disconnection' with two people, which is very much what the lyrics describe." Grey added: "You are loving someone from a distance, not able to reach them." 




Regarding how the Grey collaboration came about, Shaddix told the Q103 radio station: "We wanted to have a guest female vocal on "Periscope", and on the last album, we had Maria Brink from IN THIS MOMENT on "Gravity". I didn't wanna just go in and grab another rock chick. I wanted to work with somebody that was outside the box and different but that I was a fan of. So I've been listening to this girl Skylar Grey for a few years now. And she's been on some great tracks — she's been on some Dre stuff, some Eminem stuff, she's been on a FORT MINOR track. But she's kind of this indie, alternative, pop type of girl, and she's just got a lot of credibility in that scene, and she's got a great voice, and I'm a big fan."


The album was written and recorded in a cramped North Hollywood studio, "Crooked Teeth" was produced by first timers Nicholas "RAS" Furlong and Colin Brittain, with the exception of "Born For Greatness", which saw the band collaborate with writer/producer Jason Evigan (Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato, Zedd, MAROON 5) for this positive, pulsating anthem. Furlong and Brittain, who grew up listening to PAPA ROACH, inspired the band to revisit some of the traits that personally endeared the band to them, most notably singer Jacoby Shaddix's remarkable rapping technique and the band's intense live energy.

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Tuesday 20 June 2017

Egonaut - The Pledge


Swedish doomsters EGONAUT release new music video and unveil album details "The Pledge" is taken from the upcoming album "The Omega" out November 2017 worldwide on Mighty Music/Target Group.

"The Pledge" is a powerful and atmospheric tune. Catchy melodies and high-powered vocal.

Fredrik Jordanius, guitars, on "The Pledge":

I wanted to make a “simple”, straight to the point rock song for this album and this is what came out of it; a straight forward, catchy tune with a good chorus and a great guitar solo. The song also showcases the somewhat wider possibilities given by not having to combine guitarplaying and singing simultaneously. Lyrically it depicts turning yourself over to a greater power, unknowing of its motives and what it might cost you. As with most of the songs I wrote the majority of the riffs and then we put it together down in our studio. The video was once again filmed by Walka Photograpy, but the editing/post production was done at the Zebra Station and at Nackdrag Design. 


 Formed by Fredrik and Markus in 2005, EGONAUT have spent the last seven years refining their own brand of stoner-rock, merging it with seventies hard rock, metal and a 21st century attitude into their very own brand of music: Bastard Rock.

EGONAUT have also established themselves as one of Sweden’s most crushing live acts, leading to EGONAUT sharing the stage with among others HAMMERFALL, MUSTASCH, SONIC SYNDICATE, LILLASYSTER and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.

Today's tune "The Pledge" is taken from the upcoming album "The Omega" out November 2017. The video shows the band rocking out as silhouettes, playing against a spacey background. Performed by Egonaut, Filmed by Walka Photography, Edited at the Zebra Station and Additional magic by Nackdrag Design



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Monday 19 June 2017

Place of Skulls - The Black is Never Far


Monday, time to introduce "Record Of The Week"

Busy times with a lot of work makes music listening suffer a bit, the pile of new records are growing again. So this week I pick an album that have a few years of playing time, an album that was in the pile of recommendations and now ended up as a "Record Of The Week"

"The Black is Never Far" is the third full-length album by PLACE OF SKULLS. The band is from Knoxville, Tennessee and was formed in 2000 by PENTAGRAM, ex-DEATH ROW, ex-CATHEDRAL, guitarist Victor Griffin. Griffin left PENTAGRAM in 1996 and during this time before starting the band, became a Christian. The name is a biblical reference to Golgotha. The band put out their debut album "Nailed", on Southern Lord Records in 2002. Many of these songs deal with Griffin's new found faith in Christianity. Four songs from the "Nailed" session were explicitly Christian and for this reason did not appear on the album. These were released as the "Love Through Blood" EP in 2005. Scott "Wino" Weinrich joined the band for their second album, "With Vision". This album was released by Southern Lord Records in 2003. Shortly after, Wino left the band to concentrate on THE HIDDEN HAND. In 2006 the band signed to Germany's Exile on Mainstream Records and released the album, "The Black Is Never Far". In 2010, the band released their fourth album, "As a Dog Returns".  2014 Griffin rejoined PENTAGRAM. June 17, 2016 the band released the album "In-Graved".


"The Black is Never Far" is a soulful rock album with music from a dark place, light doomish, light SABBATH riffing by guitar slinger and vocalist Victor Griffin. His vocals delivers husky, thick melodies that are filled with worldly destruction and as the album title indicates, the road to Hell is never more than a few missteps away. The album kicks of with real stoner chug "Prisoner's Creed", thick and heavy riffing. "Relentless" is another heavy rocker. "Sense of Divinity" is a heavy piece where SABBATH vein blows true the tune, great song work. "Darkest Hour" starts soft and beautifully before it erupts with SABBATH riffing, but keeps the calm , truly nice guitar work on this tune. "Interlude #1, #2, #3" are more like guitar picking intros. The half pace-acoustic tunes like the title track and the closer "Changed Heart" are very beautiful, melancholy with a sense of compassion. "Lookin' For a Reason" is a blusey one, with a guitar playing that is incredibly sensitive, moving, almost heartbreaking, brings a new meaning to the term of manly sorrow and sadness.

Sum: If you are up 2 some melancholy blues-doom, then "The Black is Never Far" is absolutely you're thing!

Today's tune "The Black Is Never Far" with Victor Griffin at Little Devil Tilburg 19-10-16



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Sunday 18 June 2017

Budgie - Breadfan


Sunday, time for a classic.

"Breadfan" is a heavy metal song originally recorded by BUDGIE, appearing on their 1973 album "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend". The title refers to a person's relationship to money, "bread" being slang for money. The lyrics highlight the moral dilemmas on what to do with money; keep it, give it away, spend it and to ultimately be free of it and not to let it rule your life. This song was also featured in the video game Brütal Legend and its introduction used in a Brazilian sports TV news Globo Esporte.

BUDGIE are a Welsh hard rock band from Cardiff. They are described by author Garry Sharpe-Young as one of the earliest heavy metal bands and a seminal influence to many acts of that scene, with fast, heavy rock (an influence on the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) and acts such as METALLICA) being played as early as 1971. The band has been noted as "among the heaviest metal of its day".

Original line-up of BUDGIE, featuring Burke Shelley Bass and Lead vocals, Tony Bourge, Lead Guitar, and Ray Phillips Drums.



METALLICA released a cover of the song in September 1988 as a B-side to their "Harvester of Sorrow" single. It was later included on their 1998 album Garage Inc., and was also used as an encore during their 1988-1989 tour supporting their "...And Justice for All" album. A live video version is present on the "Live Shit: Binge & Purge" boxed set, taken from their Seattle concerts on August 29 and 30, 1989 where it was performed in the second encore. It was also played with frequency during the Madly In Anger with the World and World Magnetic Tours. A short clip of "Breadfan" is played at the beginning of the "Whiskey in the Jar" music video. METALLICAs drummer, Lars Ulrich, is a big fan of Budgie and visits them when he's in the UK. METALLICA also covered BUDGIEs 1971 song "Crash Course in Brain Surgery."

For those who don't know, the story behind the video goes something like this...

BUDGIE manager Graham Moloney had made repeated attempts to get BUDGIE on the Old Grey Whistle Test TV show, without luck. He said that the show's producer and director Mike Appleton and Colin Strong just didn't want to know.

So BUDGIE did the "Breadfan" video independently in a London studio. A late technical problem with the filming of a Sly Stone concert meant "Breadfan" got played on OGWT on 24 July 1973.

About 10 years ago. ex-Bandolier member Terry Cubberley bought a copy of the 18mm video tape of "Breadfan" on eBay. The tape had video but no sound. Terry sent the tape to ex-BUDGIE drummer Ray Phillips and Ray got someone he knew at BBC Wales to transfer the video from the deteriorating tape to digital media, and dub/sync the audio.



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Saturday 17 June 2017

Apocalypse Orchestra - The Garden Of Earthly Delights


Lodged between medieval times and modern metal, APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA weaves a faceted tapestry of music. The tones of ancient drone instruments entwines with heavy guitars and music separated by over 800 years meet.

The band was formed by musical partners in crime Mikael Lindstrom and Erik Larsson, inspired by their love for folk music and slow metal they decided to combine the two. With a foundation of original music and lyrics but also incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century the goal was to create a musical homage to a bygone musical era. The songs tell of flagellants, plague doctors, tales of hell, the meaninglessness of war and of suffering; they are all chapters in the bands grimoire. To balance it out they also shine a light on medieval art, science and enlightenment.

After an initial period of writing music, the band needed to prepare for the stage. Jonas, Rikard and Andreas, all long time friends of Mikael and Erik, was asked to join, each bringing their own styles and inspirations, thus completing the band.


The quintet’s debut album, "The End Is Nigh", which focuses on tales of the plague, hell, and the meaninglessness of war and suffering, was recorded throughout the latter half of 2016. The drums were recorded at Studio Overlook by William Blackmon (GADGET, BEARDFISH, ISOLE) and the rest at Studio Bordun by the band. Per Nilsson of (SCAR SYMMETRY, ZIERLER, KAIPA) mixed the record at Studio Kabyss.

Since their inception in 2013, APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA have become a familiar entity on the Swedish club circuit as well as making the festival rounds. With a live show that features theatrical performances (sometimes utilizing actors and dancers), fire and projected animation, the band has become one of the most talked about acts currently playing out. The band feels the theatrical element can enhance the music, giving it the feel of classic storytelling.

A performance was given live with the Gävle Symphonic Orchestra and a chamber choir, smelting the philharmonic with metal and folk music during a night of cross over music in a sold out concert hall.

APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA always looks forward as well as inward, to seek answers to some of history’s biggest questions, as well as have a critical look at some common medieval myths. Lyrical themes ranges from everyday toils of the common man in the dark ages, onwards to art, science and literature, all the way to otherworldly views of existence.


Today's tune "The Garden of Earthly Delights", taken from the bands latest album "The End Is Nigh", enjoy! Video directed, filmed and edited by Magnus Ewald. Christer Circle Linde, the actor performing in the video. Nymla, the artist who have created several of the masks seen in the video. www.nymla.se/. Stephansdotter Photography (writer) for all the wonderful photos taken on set. www.stephansdotter.com



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Friday 16 June 2017

Asphyx - Deathhammer


"Deathhammer" is the eighth studio album by the Dutch death doom division ASPHYX. The album was released on February 27, 2012 and celebrated a massive success by scoring several “album of the month” titles and even charting for the first time in the band’s history, which began back in Overijssel, Netherlands in 1987. It's also the last studio album to feature founding member Bob Bagchus, who left from the band in order to spend more time with his family and replaced by Stefan Hüskens.


Today's tune is the title track from the eighth studio album "Deathhammer", enjoy!



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Thursday 15 June 2017

Eric Clapton - After Midnight


Thursday, time for a cover. As we did J.J. Cale last Sunday, lets play Eric Clapton's version.

"After Midnight" is a rock song by J.J. Cale, first released in 1966. Eric Clapton later covered it for his eponymous album, released in 1970. Clapton's rendition became a success, prompting Cale to re-record the song for Cale's 1972 album Naturally. In 1988, Clapton later re-recorded the song for a Michelob beer commercial and then released the re-recording as a single. "After Midnight" is considered one of Clapton's signature songs throughout his career. Other artists cover the song in later years.

The tune can be found on "Eric Clapton" is the debut solo album from British rock musician Eric Clapton, released in August 1970 under Atco and Polydor Records.





After being successful with bands including THE YARDBIRDS, JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS, CREAM and BLIND FAITH, Clapton recorded an album under his own name in late 1969 and early 1970. The album cover shows Clapton sitting in a room which is going to be decorated and in which a ladder, a chair and some carpets are placed. Clapton holds a cigarette in his right hand and has his Fender Stratocaster Brownie electric guitar with him.



Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler performing live during Claptons 25th Anniversary Tour in Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, San Francisco, USA - 21st September 1988.


Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood - After Midnight (Live from Madison Square Garden 2008)



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Wednesday 14 June 2017

Imagine Dragons - Believer


"Believer" is a song by American rock band IMAGINE DRAGONS. The song was released on February 1, 2017 through Interscope and KIDinaKORNER as the lead single from the band's upcoming third studio album, "Evolve".



The song was used in a Nintendo Switch commercial shown during Super Bowl LI. The song was also used in a Bleacher Report video tribute to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Dancing with the Stars contestant Bonner Bolton and his partner Sharna Burgess performed to the song during the May 8, 2017 airing. "Believer" also played during the season one finale of Riverdale and on the WWE 24: Finn Bálor documentary. The song appeared in the trailer for Murder on the Orient Express where its usage was met with mixed response.

The music video was released on March 7, 2017 and stars Dolph Lundgren. It was directed by Matt Eastin.



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Tuesday 13 June 2017

Gogol Bordello - Saboteur Blues


The Gypsy punk veterans GOGOL BORDELLO announce new album and share a frenetic lead single "Saboteur Blues". They also will hit the road with a trip to the states, the all the North American fall tour dates below.

This summer, GOGOL BORDELLO are returning with their first album in four years. It’s titled "Seekers and Finders" and serves as their seventh overall following "Pura Vida Conspiracy" in 2013.

Written over an extended time on three different continents, "Seekers and Finders" finds the nine-piece multi-cultural band in top form - an aural party of violins, accordions, trumpet, marimba amongst the standard rock basics of guitars, drum and bass. Single LP on 150 gram splatter colored vinyl with digital download redemption card.

Regina Spektor guests on the track "Did It All".

Release dates is set to August 23, 2017.


Today's tune “Saboteur Blues”. is a song about the full commitment to the moment and putting the end to this self-sabotage,” Hütz explains. “And going on a rampage with it. Our lives are royally sabotaged by our thinking being stuck in our past or future.”


Gogol Bordello 2017 Tour Dates:

08/26 – Port Chester, NY @ Capitol Theatre
09/16 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
09/18 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater
09/20 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09/21 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09/22 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
09/23 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
09/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
09/26 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theatre
09/27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
09/29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
09/30 – Madison, WI @ Breese Stevens Field
10/02 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/03 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
10/04 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
10/06 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
10/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
10/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
10/19 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theater
10/20 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music HAll
10/21 – New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater
10/23 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
10/24 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey
10/25 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
10/27 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooley’s
10/28 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
10/30 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/31 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11/01 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
11/02 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
11/03 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

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