
I confess that Axxis completely escaped my radar. It could have something to do with the territorial constraints with their 10 year contract with EMI where they did not tour outside of Germany. Nevertheless, I am not one to turn down a challenge, so when I was offered the opportunity to conduct ... |
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When you talk about Brazil's greatest Rock singer, the first name to jump into your head will no doubt be Max Cavelara, but it wasn't him that won the award. It also wasn't anyone connected with Sepultura, it was former Angra frontman Andre Matos who released his debut solo album 'Time To Be Free'... |
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 Monday, 17 March 2008
Over the years there are but a scant handful of bands that have become truly legendary in hard rock circles. We could talk about Led Zeppelin, The Scoprions, or even perhaps Twisted Sister.
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 Tuesday, 26 February 2008
With their fourth album 'Summon in Thunder' available now, Seattle metallers Himsa are riding the crest of a wave, as their European tour revs up to full power, and about ready to hit the UK in March.
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 Thursday, 21 February 2008
With the release of the bands latest album 'Devotion' last year, German rockers Shylock received critical acclaim from both fans critics alike. Just when you would have thought the band were about to take off, they called off all touring plans due to personal circumstances.
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 Tuesday, 19 February 2008
The music industry is changing. Bands are striking out on their own, forgoing to machine, and making their way in the world on their own terms. Some bands have been doing that for years though, and My Ruin are one of those. They don't go in for managers, or producers, or booking agents. They don't... |
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 Friday, 15 February 2008
Some bands won't quit. Some bands won't take no for an answer. Some bands just fly in the face of adversity. Die So Fluid are one such band, who for the past three years, with their new album 'Not Everyone Gets A Happy Ending' mostly finished and ready for release, were confronted with the fact th... |
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 Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Great White have endured tragedy. They've picked themselves up, dusted themselves down, and are back in Europe for the first time in eight years, touring on the back of the bands first album in the same period, and through it all have taken the experiences they've had to go through, and absorbed t... |
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 Thursday, 07 February 2008 New Found Glory have become icons within the pop-punk scene over the last ten years, inspiring bands across the board, staying true to their core values, respecting their fans, oh, and selling millions of records along the way!
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 Monday, 04 February 2008 Michael Monroe and Hanoi Rocks are, when it comes to glam rock, two of the biggest names your going to hear. Cited by people as far apart as the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Green Day as influences, contemporaries of Motley Crue and Guns N' Roses, friends of Stiv Bators, and one of Finland's most fam... |
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 Monday, 04 February 2008
Benedictum released their second album via Locomotive Records on January 25th to critical acclaim, especially with the reviewers here at Komodo Rock. It's been said that vocalist Veronica Freeman has “pipes that need to be heard to be believed”. Hailing out of San Diego, and having wor... |
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 Wednesday, 30 January 2008 Californian metallers Suicide Silence have a lot going for them right now. Their debut album landed at #94 on the Billboard charts, and is now about to get it's long overdue UK and European release, and the band are hitting the road hard to support it's release, with two different tours landing in t... |
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Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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2007 was in many ways a breakout year for Finnish Battle Metallers Turisas, with the release of both their latest albun 'The Varangian Way', and their critically acclaimed cover of the Boney M class...
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Saturday, 26 January 2008
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New England's 3 Headed Monster play heavy metal, they don't sing about it. Drawing influences from as far afield as monster movies and professional wrestling, they have musical tastes that take in eve...
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Friday, 25 January 2008
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With three albums already in the bank and their fourth album almost ready to hit record shop stands, Lynam have ploughed their way firmly into the upper echelons of rock n roll. With their big balls...
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Friday, 18 January 2008
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Dark Tranquility are widely regarded as one of the key pioneers of melodic death metal, and the Gothenburg sound. Since their formation in 1989, Dark Tranquility have led the way, forging an unrelenti...
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Thursday, 17 January 2008
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It's been twenty years since some of Glasgow's favourite sons came together and formed The Almighty, and a year after that released their debut album 'Blood Fire and Love' via Polydor Records. They'...
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008
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Despised Icon first caught the attention of metal fans with the release of their 2005 sophomore album 'The Healing Process', and the Montreal metalcore icons never looked back, following it up last ye...
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008
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With the launch of their latest album 'Revolutions', German progressive rockers Liquid Horizon have put together a quasi concept album, featuring ten songs themed around the quest for Freedom. While...
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008
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Intervurt are a band on the rise. They're about to unleash a new EP, taken from the bands upcoming debut album 'Union', and the the South London based electro rockers aren't about to start taking pr...
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Monday, 07 January 2008
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Julian Angel, a German guitarist recently released his second album, 'Choreography Sucks' a somewhat unique blend of glam and sleaze coupled with R&B, Country and even Hip Hop influences. In Komodo ...
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Friday, 04 January 2008
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The UK's Whitefire may well be a new name to many of you, but that could be set to change in 2008, as the young band from the North of England are to accompany the legendary Tygers of Pan Tang on th...
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Saturday, 15 December 2007
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However you look at them, Paradise Lost have proven to be one of the most influential and have a longevity that many never gave them credit for. Billed at various times as the Fathers of Doom Metal ...
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Wednesday, 12 December 2007
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Sweden's Crazy Lixx are the latest Scandinavian band to break out onto the world scene with the release of their debut album 'Loud Minority' back in November.
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Tuesday, 04 December 2007
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LIZZY BORDEN has spent nearly 25 years creating some of the most
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007
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Many will remember Toby Jepson from his Former band Little Angels, who made top 10 in the UK during the 1980's.
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Saturday, 24 November 2007
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Much has been said over the years about what makes a Rock “supergroup”. Well, GMT qualify, with guitarist Bernie Torme having played for the likes of the Ozzy Osbourne band and Desperado...
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Thursday, 22 November 2007
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Following the bands recent reformation, Love/Hate will be heading to the UK in December to perform with the bands original lineup, and to play the Entirety of the bands classic album 'Black Out In T...
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007
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Having been persuaded to reform by Cradle of Filth's Dani Filth, Sabbat have been playing the odd festival here and there throughout the last year, but what does the future hold for Sabbat? What are...
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007
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Thunder have always been one of the powerhouses of the UK's rock scene. Dating back to the bands debut 'Back Street Symphony' in 1989, an album which spawned 6 singles, and the classic hits 'Dirty Lov...
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Monday, 19 November 2007
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When Eddie Clarke left Motorhead and founded Fastway with Pete Way, they ended up on top of the world, with two hugely succesful albums under their belts, signed to CBS, with the world at their feet...
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Sunday, 18 November 2007
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Saxon, and Biff Byford, have for more than 30 years been at the forefront of the British metal scene, recording hit after hit. In more recent times, the band have been the main focus of Channel 4's 'G...
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Sunday, 18 November 2007
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Dee Snider needs no introduction. As vocalist with 80's Glam shock rockers Twisted Sister he was known for his crazy theatrics, even crazier blonde curly hair and in-your-face make-up. In recent time...
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Sunday, 18 November 2007
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Cited as a huge influence by both Metallica and Megadeth, and having been one of the major forces in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Diamond Head have continued to maintain a large prof...
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Saturday, 17 November 2007
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To have survived in the world of rock n roll for more than 20 years is quite an achievement, to do so while retaining your entire original lineup is almost unheard of, and sadly that is equally the c...
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Thursday, 15 November 2007
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Whether you've only encountered his work over recent years as the current lead guitarist and vocalist with Thin Lizzy, or perhaps been a fan from his days with Blue Murder or the Tygers of Pan Tang,...
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007
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Imagine, if you will a band that sit boldly atop a genre named after their debut album, a metal band that includes a violin and an accordion, and a band that have won acclaim over the last 12 months t...
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007
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Girlschool are legends, and almost any rock fan will at some point have heard something by the band, and were one of the bands that many people were looking forward to at the Hard Rock Hell festival...
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Monday, 12 November 2007
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Nottingham Electro Punks Tolerance headlined the Young Blood Stage at Hard Rock Hell, even though Bassist Johnny Bondage was on cruches with a damaged ankle, and if you were at the festival you may ...
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Sunday, 11 November 2007
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This is Dave at Hard Rock Hell talking to Immanis who
are Scotland's latest and finest. They are Bramus, Mikey, Hammy and Casey.
Those who braved the Young Blood stage at Hard Rock Hell first thin...
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Sunday, 11 November 2007
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In their native Finland, the band have amassed a huge following with their epic dark metal tales of myth and legend. Their most recent album, 'From The Depths Of the Earth' was released in March t...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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This is Dave for Komodo Rock speaking to Hugh, Ian and Gary from
Avenger. After a few years off the block, these NWOBHM legends are back
on the scene. Building on their classic 80s releases, the boy...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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This is Dave for Komodo Rock talking to Brabazon who
are Stu Harris on Guitar and Vocals, Sam on Bass and Mark Griffiths on drums.
Brabazon offer classic rock for a new generation, the next step o...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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Komodo Rock's Dave spoke to Feicomodo, who are Mike, Rob, Mark, Jay and Will. The boys had an EP entitled ‘This One’s For Us’ out not so long ago, with an official debut single out next year.
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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This is Dave from Komodo Rock speaking to Forever Never who are Renny and Jack. The guys are fresh from a tour with Panic Cell.
Dave - What have you been up to recently?
Renny - We've just been...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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This is Dave for Komodo Rock at Hard Rock Hell talking to S.K.W.A.D. who are Todd, Dane, Jim and Mike. S.K.W.A.D. (formerly known as Psychosquad) have toured with the likes of Motorhead, The Damned, A...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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This is Dave from Komodo Rock talking to Barney of Zero Cipher. As we speak Barney, the band's DJ, is fresh off the stage at Hard Rock Hell. Zero Cipher have a ten year history, but came to the attent...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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After an unsettled start to 2007, My Dying Bride have successfully taken their unique brand of extreme metal out on the road all year, inaugurated new members and begun to look to the future with a ne...
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Saturday, 10 November 2007
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Crucified Barbara hail from Stockholm, Sweden, and the band began life in 1998 as a bunch of aggressive girl punks. Over time their style has refined into a heavier rock sound. The release of their de...
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Friday, 09 November 2007
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Komodo Rock's Mike Elliott talks to Cult UK Rock band SPit LiKE THiS at Hard Rock Hell.
To quote thier own web site; (spitlikethis.com )
"No-one does it like this anymore. I
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Thursday, 08 November 2007
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The Bloodhound Gang's legend grows bigger every year. From the huge success of their song 'The Bad Touch', to bass player Evil Jared getting fined $20,000 following a stunt with Bam Margera (and for...
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Tuesday, 06 November 2007
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KOMODO ROCK talks to The Birthday
Massacre at the Islington Academy, London
By Krissy Elliott
It was a grey day in London, as I made
my way by tube to Islington. The night before, Th...
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