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Wetherby, England
Joined June 2012
Tony Carey talks Rainbow, Planet P Project, ‘Levittown’ and its first vinyl release. Discover the stories behind the music in Issue 116 of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine. Order: fireworks-magazine.com/produ…
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P.O.D. drop one of their heaviest tracks yet: OUTBREAK, featuring Cory Brandan (Norma Jean) and produced by Grammy winner Will Yip. If you dig crushing riffs and apocalypse-level intensity. Dive into the full story and listen - details here: wix.to/5F21cjM
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Has Europe entered the Album Of The Year conversation? Our reviewer thinks Come This Madness could rival some of their eighties albums. Where would you rank it, and which Europe album would you put above it? fireworks-magazine.com/album…
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Could Bon Jovi still bring Wembley to its knees? Dave Scott was there to find out. From huge singalongs to a band clearly loving every minute, did the New Jersey legends deliver? Read our review: fireworks-magazine.com/post/…
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Hardcore Superstar have signed with Frontiers Music Srl and kick off the new chapter with the single “Halo” — out now ahead of their Dirty Halo Tour. The Swedish veterans are hungry to keep making records and pushing forward. Read more: wix.to/wEzcL7A
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Need a soundtrack for Sunday? Tune into Heavy Radio for the best in Rock and Metal, then stick around for The Michael Spiggos Melodic Rock & Metal Radio Show, packed with great music and guests. heavy.radio
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Did Bon Jovi bring Wembley to its feet? Dave Scott says this legendary band can still deliver a huge, entertaining stadium show. See photos from Cherie Hansson and David Bergman, then check back for the full review: fireworks-magazine.com/conce…
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Can Tony Iommi still shake the foundations? At 78, the riffmaster returns with From The Dark, his first solo album since 2005, alongside Jørn Lande. Dave Cockett hears gigantic riffs and classic Sabbath DNA. Which track gets your vote? fireworks-magazine.com/album…
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We mourn the passing of Venom frontman and bassist Conrad “Cronos” Lant, aged 63. His pioneering work helped shape extreme metal and inspired generations. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, bandmates and fans. Rest in peace, Cronos. The music lives on.
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From Turin to Abbey Road. Killing Chic tell Fireworks how the band began, how their sound is evolving and what it feels like recording at Abbey Road. Read the full interview in Issue 116. Order: fireworks-magazine.com/produ…
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Can a concert film still blow you away decades later? Queen’s Live In Budapest has been restored in 4K with remixed sound, and Pete Arnett says the results are breathtaking. Read his review and discover why he says: Long Live Queen! fireworks-magazine.com/album…
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What happens when The Darkness swap Knebworth for a tiny Hackney room? Gold glitter, a packed crowd, guitar solos inches from the front row and Justin Hawkins in a gold catsuit. Dawn Osborne was there. Read the full review and gallery: fireworks-magazine.com/post/…
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What song from your teenage years never left you? Pete heads back to 1985 for Dokken’s “In My Dreams”. A song he first noticed on a mate’s tape, then kept coming back to through every musical phase. Does it still hit the mark? Have a listen and rate it: fireworks-magazine.com/blast…
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𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪? The Darkness proved it can. Small crowd, massive performance, and Justin Hawkins & co giving it everything. Dawn Osborne captured the night. Full review coming soon: fireworks-magazine.com/conce…
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Ben Poole isn’t standing still — his new album Post-Midnight Behaviour is out now via Gypsy Soul Records. Check out the lead single “Runaway Souls” featuring Elles Bailey. Read more and get the full story: wix.to/oRL6eEQ #BenPoole #NewMusic #BluesRock #RockNews
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𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗗 “We never stopped being a band. We never stopped writing songs. We never stopped believing in what we were doing.” Jon Ricci talks Wish You Well in Issue 116 of Fireworks. Order: fireworks-magazine.com/produ…
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Could a guitar still stop a room in its tracks after six decades? Myke Gray saw Robin Trower at Shepherd’s Bush Empire and was stunned by the playing, groove and feel. Read the review + see Myke’s photos: fireworks-magazine.com/post/… Were you there?
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What’s the soundtrack to your next few hours? Part 3 of the Issue 116 playlist is now live, with Theory Of A Deadman, Black Sabbath, James Bruner, The Damn Truth, Ben Poole, Amon Amarth and more. Part 1 & 2 are waiting too. fireworks-magazine.com/playl…
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Did Dave get it right? Europe, 7 Miles To Pittsburgh or Transatlantic Radio? Three tracks, one top pick. Hear all three and have your say. fireworks-magazine.com/cocke…
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Little Angels are back with new energy — their Big Bad & Back tour inspired the band to write their first music since 1994, recording live together to capture that raw spirit. Read the full story and why this return feels so authentic. wix.to/OF1YpyV #LittleAngels
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