Review: Trouble County – Blacken The Sky Epictronic (December 13th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster Trouble County are a three piece from Portsmouth, U.K. Julian Holman (Guitar & Vocals), Mark Penton (Bass and Backing vocals) and Spencer Watson (Drums and Backing vocals) Their bio states that ‘’music is a powerful thing – It shapes and makes […]

Review: Crossroad Overdrive – Crossroad Overdrive Jib Machine Records (November 29th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster An unusual one. A covers project which sees Martin Jesper Andersen (Blindstone, Meridian, Blindside Blues Band) team up with his oldest son Magnus Jespen Andersen Hilstrøm. Covers. Usually reserved for b sides or bonus tracks. But a whole album of […]

Review: Nitrogods – Valley Of The Gods Massacre Records (October 25th 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster Things I know nothing about. D.I.Y. What women want Microchip technology And before now – Nitrogods. I saw their name on a show poster on the same bill as Hardbone, which piqued my curiosity. But, I had no idea about […]

Review: The Outlaw Orchestra – La Familia Self Release (October 18th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster I reviewed this trio’s debut album and enjoyed their take on a country rock vibe. I didn’t hear their second, but for this, their third album, there’s changes afoot. The studio – Rogue Studios – and producer – Alessio Gravello – […]

Review: Danger Zone – Shut Up! Pride & Joy Music (September 20th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster Ready to enter the Danger Zone? The press blurb tells me they are one of the most popular veteran Hard Rock bands that Italy has produced. So, big fish in a small pond. The press release also tells me […]

Moggs Motel – Moggs Motel Steamhammer/SPV (September 6th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster I have to be honest. UFO aren’t a band that I ever was into in a big way. I acknowledged their longevity and even spent some time with them on a Monsters of Rock cruise once. My favourite track? ‘Lights Out‘. Phil Mogg […]