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  • How Do You Name the Greatest Songwriters? Much Debate.

    In its latest issue, The New York Times Magazine sings the praises of 30 artists who were chosen by music experts and Times critics.

  • “GN’R’s version was a bit of a copycat thing – they didn’t try to make it their own. Axl wanted to sound like Dan”: The 70s rock classic that was censored by the label, inspired Guns N’Roses and almost got banned in Chile

    Nazareth’s Hair Of The Dog inspired one of rock’s biggest bands

  • A View From The Back Of The Room: Tyketto (Debby Myatt & Tony Gaskin)

    Tyketto, Warrior Soul & Collateral, KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, 25.04.26



    For the second night on the bounce we’re at KK’s in Wolverhampton and tonight sees a packed main room show for US melodic rock legends Tyketto as they finish off their tour promoting their latest album “Closer to the Sun”, their first full studio album in ten years and it sees the bands return to form with their trademark melodic heavy rock.

    It was a triple header tonight with three very different bands all bringing their own twist on classic rock and first up were the young guns, Collateral (9). This young outfit have been making waves on the British rock scene for a few years now and never fail to put on a high octane show. 

    Front man Angelo Tristan is a natural, he makes use of every inch of the big stage here at KK’s, barely stopping for a breath. It’s a short, but polished set that includes the tracks Midnight Queen, Merry Go Round, and the highlight for me, the closing track Big Shot.

    Tonight’s show solidified their place at the forefront of the new wave of classic rock in the UK at the moment and certainly won a lot of new fans.

    From young guns to The Maverick, and the enigma that is Kory Clarke. No spit or polish here, it’s all punk infused rawness and spontaneity when Warrior Soul (9) hit town!

    Clarke is the epitome of a R ‘n’ R frontman, resplendent in his gold sequined jacket and trousers, easily outshining everyone tonight! If you mashed up Mick Jagger, John Lydon and Kurt Cobain, then out would pop Kory Clarke. One minute bouncing, the next a glare and a sneer, or you might get a look of melancholy, he does it all and the songs are equally as schizophrenic.

    Opening up with a cover of the Joy Division dystopian post punk classic Interzone to be followed by the balls to the wall sleaze bomb Back On The Lash. It was a swift one two that had the crowd reeling and Clarke knew it as he blitzkrieged his way through the set. A voice that speaks of decades of cigarettes and alcohol that perfectly suits songs like Love Destruction and Losers.

    They close out with Danny Vaughn joining them on stage for Wasteland to diametrically opposite singers but it didn’t matter, it was utterly brilliant and a great way to end a manic and chaotic set.

    Nearly 40 years ago, some friends started out, as many did, dreaming of rock stardom. Tyketto (10) was born and 1991 saw the release of their debut album (seriously one of the best debut rock albums ever) Don’t Come Easy, and 35 years since that release they receive an award on stage to celebrate them reaching No.1 in the UK Rock Charts with their latest release, Closer To The Sun, the line-up may have changed over the years, the usual ups and downs, but the music and front man Danny Vaughn remain as slick as ever.

    They open up with the huge anthem Rescue Me which gets the packed room singing from the get go, and they immediately follow that up with the massive hit Wings which gets a huge response from the crowd. Tyketto were back and in great form.

    The set continued with tracks from their nearly 4 decades of material, a career that Vaughn is thankful for, and thankful for the support from the loyal fans. The UK has pretty much been their second home and always get great crowds, so they respond with a flawless set that included big hitters like Burning Down Inside, Seasons and Standing Alone, plus the equally massive songs of the new album Higher Than High, We Rise and the powerfully emotional The Brave, a song that Vaughn dedicates to all the NHS workers, the emergency workers, the care workers.

    The band leave the stage after that song, but instead of us waiting for the inevitable encore, Planet Rock DJ Ian Danter runs on stage and calls the band back to surprise them with their award for the No.1 album, such a great moment, and of course they then go straight into the classic Forever Young, a sentiment that we all try to adhere to, but Danny Vaughn seems to be doing it better than most.

    Tonight we had three very different bands, but it was a night of three very different front men, each unique. Tristan is young and energetic, a great future ahead. Clarke, cynical, cheeky and road worn, but still fighting, and Vaughn, still loving every moment and still capable of banging out those tunes.

    Another great night of live music at the wonderful KK’s Steel Mill!

  • A View From The Back Of The Room: Tyketto (Debby Myatt & Tony Gaskin)

    Tyketto, Warrior Soul & Collateral, KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, 25.04.26



    For the second night on the bounce we’re at KK’s in Wolverhampton and tonight sees a packed main room show for US melodic rock legends Tyketto as they finish off their tour promoting their latest album “Closer to the Sun”, their first full studio album in ten years and it sees the bands return to form with their trademark melodic heavy rock.

    It was a triple header tonight with three very different bands all bringing their own twist on classic rock and first up were the young guns, Collateral (9). This young outfit have been making waves on the British rock scene for a few years now and never fail to put on a high octane show. 

    Front man Angelo Tristan is a natural, he makes use of every inch of the big stage here at KK’s, barely stopping for a breath. It’s a short, but polished set that includes the tracks Midnight Queen, Merry Go Round, and the highlight for me, the closing track Big Shot.

    Tonight’s show solidified their place at the forefront of the new wave of classic rock in the UK at the moment and certainly won a lot of new fans.

    From young guns to The Maverick, and the enigma that is Kory Clarke. No spit or polish here, it’s all punk infused rawness and spontaneity when Warrior Soul (9) hit town!

    Clarke is the epitome of a R ‘n’ R frontman, resplendent in his gold sequined jacket and trousers, easily outshining everyone tonight! If you mashed up Mick Jagger, John Lydon and Kurt Cobain, then out would pop Kory Clarke. One minute bouncing, the next a glare and a sneer, or you might get a look of melancholy, he does it all and the songs are equally as schizophrenic.

    Opening up with a cover of the Joy Division dystopian post punk classic Interzone to be followed by the balls to the wall sleaze bomb Back On The Lash. It was a swift one two that had the crowd reeling and Clarke knew it as he blitzkrieged his way through the set. A voice that speaks of decades of cigarettes and alcohol that perfectly suits songs like Love Destruction and Losers.

    They close out with Danny Vaughn joining them on stage for Wasteland to diametrically opposite singers but it didn’t matter, it was utterly brilliant and a great way to end a manic and chaotic set.

    Nearly 40 years ago, some friends started out, as many did, dreaming of rock stardom. Tyketto (10) was born and 1991 saw the release of their debut album (seriously one of the best debut rock albums ever) Don’t Come Easy, and 35 years since that release they receive an award on stage to celebrate them reaching No.1 in the UK Rock Charts with their latest release, Closer To The Sun, the line-up may have changed over the years, the usual ups and downs, but the music and front man Danny Vaughn remain as slick as ever.

    They open up with the huge anthem Rescue Me which gets the packed room singing from the get go, and they immediately follow that up with the massive hit Wings which gets a huge response from the crowd. Tyketto were back and in great form.

    The set continued with tracks from their nearly 4 decades of material, a career that Vaughn is thankful for, and thankful for the support from the loyal fans. The UK has pretty much been their second home and always get great crowds, so they respond with a flawless set that included big hitters like Burning Down Inside, Seasons and Standing Alone, plus the equally massive songs of the new album Higher Than High, We Rise and the powerfully emotional The Brave, a song that Vaughn dedicates to all the NHS workers, the emergency workers, the care workers.

    The band leave the stage after that song, but instead of us waiting for the inevitable encore, Planet Rock DJ Ian Danter runs on stage and calls the band back to surprise them with their award for the No.1 album, such a great moment, and of course they then go straight into the classic Forever Young, a sentiment that we all try to adhere to, but Danny Vaughn seems to be doing it better than most.

    Tonight we had three very different bands, but it was a night of three very different front men, each unique. Tristan is young and energetic, a great future ahead. Clarke, cynical, cheeky and road worn, but still fighting, and Vaughn, still loving every moment and still capable of banging out those tunes.

    Another great night of live music at the wonderful KK’s Steel Mill!

  • Luka Doncic’s Injury Timeline: When Will Lakers Star Play Again?

    Luka Doncic’s injury timeline: Here’s what’s been said about the Los Angeles Lakers star’s recovery.

    The post Luka Doncic’s Injury Timeline: When Will Lakers Star Play Again? appeared first on Audio Ink Radio.

  • Clapton, Wood, May And Gibbons Guest On Steve Cropper’s Posthumous Album

    Clapton, Wood, May And Gibbons Guest On Steve Cropper’s Posthumous Album

    Steve Cropper‘s sudden passing on December 5th, 2025 brought to attention of many the magnitude of his influence on the world of music, and it’s a little wonder that the title of the album the guitarist was working on at … Continue reading →

    The post Clapton, Wood, May And Gibbons Guest On Steve Cropper’s Posthumous Album appeared first on DMME.net.

  • France’s KINGCROWN Unveils Single “Lost Horizon” From New Album Moonfall ~ Out Sept 2026

    French melodic heavy/power metal band Kingcrown return with “Lost Horizon“, the first single taken from their forthcoming album Moonfall, due for release on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

    Following the strong reception of “Nova Atlantis“, the band opens a new chapter with a track that immediately reinforces their identity while expanding the narrative framework introduced in previous releases.

    “Lost Horizon” serves as a direct sequel to “Endless Journey“, continuing a storyline rooted in time distortion and speculative fiction. The track follows a WWII B-17 pilot suddenly caught in a temporal vortex and propelled into the year 2045, merging amazing storytelling with a tightly constructed heavy/power metal framework.

    Musically, the single is driven by fast-paced riffing, dynamic vocal delivery, and an anthemic, hook-oriented chorus, balancing immediacy with structural precision. The band’s approach remains firmly grounded in the European heavy/power metal tradition. At the same time, the production handled by Kingcrown and refined through mixing and mastering by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio) delivers clarity, weight, and definition across the entire sonic spectrum.

    LISTEN: https://lnk.to/4mhjvC

    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs

    Founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), former members of Nightmare, Kingcrown have progressively built a cohesive and recognizable identity within the European metal landscape. The current lineup – Jo Amore, David Amore, Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars) and Ced Legger (guitars) – continues to operate with a strong sense of continuity, a key factor in the band’s increasingly focused sound.

    With Moonfall, Kingcrown further develops a conceptual direction centered on dystopian themes, technological evolution and the fragility of human existence. Within this context, “Lost Horizon” stands as a fundamental entry point, introducing both the narrative scope and the sonic approach that define the album.

    ALBUM PRE ORDER / PRE SAVE – https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd

    For Fans of: Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Symphony X, Powerwolf

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    Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

  • Review SIX FEET UNDER “Next to Die”

    Six Feet Under are back with a new album. Titled “Next to Die”, it is the band’s 15th release and their third since Jack Owen joined in 2017. “Next to Die” picks up where the band left off with “Killing for Revenge” in 2024, with an even better balance of groove and speed. “Approach Your… Continue Reading →

  • Comprador release ‘reduce your motion blur’

    Comprador recently released new single “reduce your motion blur” on April 4 and the song deals with the trials of maintaining adult friendships. Comprador is the alias and recording project of Philadelphia musician Charlie D’ Ardenne. Comprador ‘s new album Please Stay Off My Ass was out on April 25. Rock Life spoke with D’ Ardenne recently who talked the direction of his new music. Rock Life: How’s your day going? Charlie D’ Ardenne: Good. I just walked to my former roommate’s house. She’s…

  • Listening Now : Ghost of Vim – Gold Hill

    Ghost of Vim make a striking first impression with Gold Hill, a debut single that leans into atmosphere and storytelling with a cinematic touch. Inspired by the real-life ghost town in Utah, the track unfolds like a faded photograph—dusty, nostalgic, and quietly haunting. Gritty alt-rock textures blend with reflective melodies, creating a sense of place where past and present blur together. There’s a subtle emotional weight beneath the surface, capturing both the history and isolation of the setting.

    Gold Hill feels less like a song and more like a memory you’ve somehow lived before.

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