A nice stroll along in the sun to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh to catch up with Jethro Tull on their Curiosity Tour in support of last year’s Curious Ruminant album. There is no support tonight and the place is packed as the band stroll onto the stage early at 7:30. They launch into a … Continue reading Gig Review: Jethro Tull – Usher Hall, Edinburgh (22nd April 2026)
John Corabi has been knocking around this musical cosmos for the best part of 40 years now. Yet despite being the man who replaced Vince Neil in Mötley Crüe, he can still roam the streets with relative anonymity. That might take a slight shift in gear with the release of his first full-length album, New Day.
Corabi’s CV is bloody impressive. He currently pays the bills with rock’s favourite recruitment agency, The Dead Daisies. But he oiled up his rock ‘n’ roll piston long before that with Angora, Union, The Scream and of course saving the bacon of Messrs Sixx, Lee and Mars.
John Corabi – New Day – An authentic concoction of blues, soul and classic ’70s American rock.
But as you will hear straight off the bat on the rapturous title track, he does not take the all-guns-blazing, crotch-grabbing route. An authentic concoction of blues, soul and classic ’70s American rock performed with a genuine personal feel makes up this album’s DNA.
Having renowned producer/multi-instrumentalist and good friend Marti Frederiksen on board does not do any harm. Corabi’s relaxed flow on That Memory and the soul-loaded Faith, Hope And Love are evidence that the whip was not cracked in the studio to satisfy a pasty-faced executive with a deadline.
There is a contented air in Corabi’s voice, and Frederiksen must take some of the credit for that.
While a song with Springsteen/Mellencamp traits like When I Was Young has been done a thousand times before, hearing Corabi getting lost in the nostalgic lyrics makes it a more relatable listen.
His penchant for dirty rock ‘n’ roll is never far away. One More Shot and 1969 are retro in every sense of the word, but are not the work of a man yearning for those times. That said, they exude the quality of the finest classic rock gold.
With the album recorded in Nashville, it is no surprise that Laurel, Good To Be Back Here Again and Love That’ll Never Be have a subtle and mood-setting country aura about them.
The last Dead Daisies album was recorded in Nashville too, but as Light It Up stressed out the amplifiers with hard-hitting mega-rock, surrendering tracks like Cosi Bella and Everyday People are genuine green shoots of their surroundings.
Despite being synonymous with the rock and Metal genre, there is plenty of evidence here to suggest this direction may be his true calling. He sounds comfortable in his own skin, just letting his inspiration shoot the breeze.
The fact that he and his band slummed it around Europe like the Scooby-Doo gang in various snug-fitting vans shows the belief Corabi has in these songs.
New Day is undoubtedly a record that is a labour of love, and if these tunes strike a chord with you on an emotional level, then John Corabi has done his job.
John Corabi releases New Day on 24 April 2026 via Frontiers Music s.r.l. The album is available from ffm.bio/johncorabi_newday.
Black Veil Brides have joined forces with Machine Head for an absolute monster of a single, taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Vindicate’.
With the record set to arrive on May 08 via Spinefarm Records, the collaboration is as epic (and heavy) as you would expect.
Take a listen below:
Andy Biersack has spoken about the song and its meaning:
“I have always been interested in the sort of ethical dilemma that we have culturally of cheering for justice. I thought it would be an interesting exercise to write lyrics from the perspective of someone who is trying to seek out the ultimate form of justice. Because I was writing from someone else’s voice, this felt like the kind of song that would be best served by having someone else’s voice on the song. So, we brought in Robb Flynn of Machine Head. The reason he came to mind first was of course his voice, tonality and style I thought was perfect for this.
“He is also someone who was one of the first real defenders of Black Veil Brides. In the early days when we were getting absolutely shit on by every other metal band, Robb Flynn and Machine Head stood up for us and said positive things about us and has maintained that for years and years. I think it’s one of my favourite songs on the record.”
He’s also spoken about what the album represents:
“This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us.
“Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.
“It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”
Take a look at the artwork and tracklisting for ‘Vindicated’ below:
Singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers is keeping the momentum high as we approach the release of her fourth studio album, Everything’s Fine. She’s just released “Bad Woman”, the fourth single and video from the record, and it’s a bit of a departure from the sunnier vibes we’ve heard recently. Written alongside Daisy Chute and Howard Rose, the … Continue reading Hollie Rogers drops “Bad Woman” ahead of new album release
The Dead Collective are thrilled to announce the release of their new single ‘Goliath‘. Taken from the forthcoming EP – this is the second single the band launches around their headline tour of the UK in April and May 2026. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming EP, out on 22nd May. Pre-order the vinyl – […]
Blossom Cult hail from Germany and Home is their debut full length album. It’s another one which has reached me via the rather prolific AC at Bad Dog Promotions. The bio sheet says that: “Blossom Cult blend alternative and progressive metal into an emotionally charged sound; catchy hooks layered with heavy riffs, atmospheric textures, and […]
