[Album Review] Slipknot – 5: The Gray Chapter
Carpe diem. Nobody is safe. Nothing is guaranteed. Those are the foundations of Slipknot’s 5: The Gray Chapter (2014). It is a purge. The collective pain of Paul Gray’s passing and Joey Jordison’s...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] Ævangelist – Writhes in the Murk
Imagine having a terrible nightmare: you are in a ghost-infested ancient maze. Ghoulish howling comes from every direction, and a dense atmosphere brings you to the brink of insanity. You are...
View ArticleBloodstone and Diamonds – Machine Head Review
Nuclear Blast must have thought all their Christmas’ had come at once when Machine Head signed their deal. One of the highest profile casualties in Warner’s infamous Road Runner takeover, Rob Flynn...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] Johnny Marr – Playland
Album: Playland Genre: Indie Release Date: 6th October 2014 Johnny Marr released another decent solo album in October. Although ‘Playland’ falls slightly short of his debut record ‘The...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] Pink Floyd – The Endless River
It is not a secret – since Roger Waters‘ departure in 1985, Pink Floyd have never found their feet again, concluding their recording activity with largely disappointing “The Division Bell”, released in...
View Article[FEATURE] Rock Transmission’s Top Albums of 2014
Hello, and Happy New Year from all at Rock Transmission. Below are our top albums of last year, 2014. Contributors have each selected their top three albums from the year, which accumulates into a...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] Craig Taylor-Broad – Suicide Song EP
Recording an EP which communicates intensely personal issues like depression and overbearing suicidal thoughts takes some balls. Before you even press play on track one, you have to respect and...
View ArticleParadise Lost Announce New Album Details
After taking a trip back in time with the ‘Tragic Illusion 25 (The Rarities)’ album and the last studio album ‘Tragic Idol’ (2012) which entered the charts in over 10 European countries – most...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] The Charlatans – Modern Nature
Release Date: 26th January 2015 Following drummer Jon Brookes’ death in 2013, some wondered whether The Charlatans would be able to carry on. This was a second tragic hammer-blow for the boys, as...
View Article[ALBUM REVIEW] Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Chasing Yesterday
Noel Gallagher once said that he isn’t an exceptional guitarist, or an exceptional singer, but that what he is superb at is songwriting. He isn’t wrong. ‘Chasing Yesterday’ embodies yet another...
View Article[INTERVIEW] Jason From Allusondrugs
After an unbelievably successful 2014 for Allusondrugs, they got to kick off 2015 in style, touring with Enter Shikari, Feed The Rhino and Fatherson on a sold out tour across the UK. Before their show...
View Article[INTERVIEW] Brock Lindow from 36 Crazyfists
Ahead of their show in Manchester, Mick catches up with Brock from 36 Crazyfists, for a little chat. Mick: What is the new album “Time and Trauma” like, if you could sum up and sell the new record?...
View Article[INTERVIEW] Chris From Turbowolf
How’s the tour going so far? It’s great. It’s one of my favourite tours that I’ve been on. Maybe if not my favourite tour, definitely as a support band. Just because I’m a big fan of Death From Above,...
View Article[VIDEO] Noel Gallagher unveils video for ‘Lock All The Doors’
Noel Gallagher has unveiled the video for his track ‘Lock All The Doors’. You can watch this below. This video features clips of Noel and his High Flying Birds on tour, both live on stage and behind...
View Article[LIVE REVIEW] The Strypes, The Ritz, Manchester
Venue: The Ritz, Manchester Date: 26th September 2015 Some say Rock’N’Roll is dead but baby-faced Irish band The Strypes blazed onto the scene a few years ago with other ideas. Championed by Roger...
View Article[TOURS] Noel Gallagher announces six-date UK tour for April 2016
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will play six UK arena gigs in April 2016. The dates are as follows: Apr 21 GLASGOW, The SSE Hydro Apr 24 ABERDEEN, AECC Apr 25 LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena Apr 27 LEEDS,...
View Article[LIVE REVIEW] Lucy Rose, Academy 3, Manchester
Venue: Academy 3, Manchester Date: 19th October 2015 Not many artists sell their own branded tea on the merch stall. Lucy Rose does, though. Fitting then, that by the time she took to the Manchester...
View Article[LIVE REVIEW] The Staves w/ Gabriel Rios, Albert Hall, Manchester
Venue: Albert Hall, Manchester Date: 24th October 2015 For the first night of his first UK tour, Gabriel Rios could hardly have wished for a better venue to show off his vocal range. Flanked to his...
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