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KISS Keyboardist Gary Corbett needs our help
Gary Corbett, KISS Keyboardist, needs our help (and the funny story of how I met him and joined his dream band). Words: Chris Dale Gary Corbett was the offstage keyboard player for KISS during the Crazy Nights and Hot in the Shade era. He also played onstage on Paul Stanley’s …
Doogie White / “I’ve had a fascinating journey”
The Doogie White solo album As Yet Untitled first saw the light of day in 2011. With a re-issue featuring two new bonus tracks and a new whole second cd of cover versions, MetalTalk finds Doogie still fighting the fight and putting out amazing music. Mark Rotherham spoke with Doogie …
Shemekia Copeland and Kenny Wayne Shepherd address divisiveness
Blues musicians Shemekia Copeland and Kenny Wayne Shepherd have collaborated on a new track Hit ‘Em Back. The song is released on Mascot Label Group’s Provogue. Hit ‘Em Back features Robert Randolph on steel guitar and veteran blues drummer Tony Coleman who has worked with B.B. King, Etta James, Bobby …
An Evening With Halestorm set for early in 2022
Halestorm have announced their 2022 UK and European tour. The tour kicks off in Germany on 1 February, with the UK’s first date in Manchester on 27 February. The shows are styles as An Evening With, with performances set for smaller venues than usual to mark their return to stage …
Steve Howe / Homebrew 7 continues the 25 year series
Yes guitarist Steve Howe has announced Homebrew 7 will be released 30 July via HoweSound. Homebrew 7 is the seventh album in this collection, and is released 25 years after the first issue. The Homebrew series features songs from Steve’s archive of demos and tracks originally recorded for either a …
Steve Hackett / New album Surrender of Silence is a return to rock
The legendary guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio rock album Surrender of Silence on 10 September 2021, via Inside Out Music. The album features eleven new lockdown written songs, and the album marks the first time he has released two albums in a calendar year. Hackett said, “Lockdown …
Big River / New singer bedding in as band sign distribution deal with Sony/Levelheaded
Big River’s mission is to keep the spirit and passion of British blues/rock bands such as Free and Bad Company alive, but with the modern influence of artists such as Rival Sons, Chris Stapleton, Vintage Trouble and Clutch. Words: Kahmel Farahani Big River have announced that Adam Barron (The Voice …
Eye Of Purgatory / The Lighthouse makes for a winning combination
In these uncertain times, there is always one thing you can be both certain of and look forward to. That you are never far from another Rogga Johansson album, and I’ll raise a glass to that! Eye Of Purgatory -The Lighthouse (Transcending Obscurity Records) Release Date: 18 June 2021 Words: …
Francis Rossi cancels fifteen Talk tour 2021 dates
Francis Rossi has been forced to cancel fifteen dates of his Talk tour 2021 due to the delay in easing COVID-19 restrictions. The Stamford show on 30 June has been rescheduled to 1 September, while remaining dates between 29 June and 18 July (Margate to Stockport) are cancelled, and refunds …
Helloween / Pumpkins united are out of this world
Opening a brand new chapter in their 35-year Power Metal odyssey, Helloween have put egos aside to send their fans into delirium with one of the best albums of their career. Helloween: Helloween (Nuclear Blast) Release Date: 18 June 2021 Words: Johnny Churchill Taking the legendary Iron Maiden’s example by …
