The 70’s was something of a tumultuous decade. This isn’t going to be about politics, thankfully, but the music scene changed in such drastic fashion across the decade that it seems art in this case imitated life. As previously discussed here Heavy Metal was born in this decade. The 13th of February saw the release... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Holding Out – Gutter
Rating - 3.5/5 “Gutter” attempts to combine the best of the best modern British rock movement with 80’s Punk inspired guitar work for good measure. Holding Out has produced an interesting and engaging experience with "Gutter". The opening sample adds some excellent speculation about what is to come. A Black Flag inspired distorted riff is... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Ozzy Osborune – No Ordinary Man
Rating - 3/5 After a break of almost a decade, we have another solo album from the Prince of Darkness himself. Ironically called “Ordinary Man” from the one and only Ozzy Osbourne, who couldn’t have been called such at any point in his life. This is a man who would walk the streets barefoot, wearing... Continue Reading →
Black Sabbath – The Self Titled Turns 50.
It's the day before Valentine’s Day in a brand new decade. The 60’s are done. The Summer of Love was three years ago and we’re three years from the three day week of miners strikes and power cuts. Heavy Metal is born. The place is not so unlikely. Aston, Birmingham. A grim, impoverished part of... Continue Reading →