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Month: May 2021

When John Bonham became an art critic

31 May 2021 SB 0

In their early years, Led Zeppelin had a close relationship with Denmark and frequently stopped by. Denmark was actually where Jimmy Page (guitars), Robert Plant […]

CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «The Division Bell» by Pink Floyd

30 May 2021 SB 0

The Division Bell is the fourteenth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Or, if you will, the second one by the […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Kissin’ Time» by Bobby Rydell (1959) and KISS (1974)

29 May 2021 SB 0

Kissin’ Time is a song by the American rock and roll singer Bobby Rydell, released as a single in 1959 on Cameo-Parkway Records. The track […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «We’re Not Gonna Take It» by Twisted Sister

28 May 2021 SB 0

The song is instantly recognisable. The drum rolls that opens it are unmistakable, and you don’t even need the vocals to come in singing the […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Just Can’t Get Enough» by Depeche Mode

27 May 2021 SB 0

Depeche Mode might be the biggest synth-pop band in the world, even though it would be fair to say that over time they have inched […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Metal Gods» by Judas Priest

26 May 2021 SB 0

In 1980, Judas Priest released the British Steel album. It is one of the classic Judas Priest releases, with the band redefining themselves as a […]

Artist spotlight: Star Crystal

19 May 2021 SB 0

How many rock bands can you name from Ukraine? After reading this article, you should be able to name at least one. Star Crystal was […]

SKIDS – «Songs From A Haunted Ballroom» (2021)

16 May 2021 SB 0

Releasing covers albums has become quite trendy, but more than that, it’s really a symptom of the times we live in. With a global pandemic […]

KEN HENSLEY – «My Book of Answers» (2021)

13 May 2021 SB 0

Ken Hensley is one of my biggest musical heroes. My Book of Answers is his final recorded work. He died on 4 November 2020 after […]

Strawbs – «Settlement» (2021)

12 May 2021 SB 0

Strawbs is an English institution. Ever since the band’s humble beginnings as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, David Cousins has been there, guiding the […]

ALICE COOPER – «Detroit Stories» (2021)

11 May 2021 SB 0

Detroit Stories is the 21st solo album by Alice Cooper (28th including releases by the Alice Cooper band). One of the true veterans and trailblazers […]

ACCEPT – «Too Mean To Die» (2021)

10 May 2021 SB 0

Accept are still going strong on their third reunion, which has lasted since 2009 with former T.T. Quick-frontman Mark Tornillo as the lead vocalist. Too […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Times Like These» by Foo Fighters

7 May 2021 SB 0

When Foo Fighters got together to record their fourth album One By One in 2002 they were going through a rocky patch. The album sessions […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «We Shall Wear Midnight» by Steeleye Span

2 May 2021 SB 0

Wintersmith is the title of the third Tiffany Aching novel by Terry Pratchett, published on 21 September 2006. These books are set in the well-known […]

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