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Written by Mark Ashby
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011 05:00 |
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 Illnath are a female-fronted Danish death metal outfit who, with latest release 'Third Act In The Theatre Of Madness', have Uber Rock's Mark Ashby thinking of Angela Gossow fronting Mercyful Fate: if that tickles your metal fancy then click that link to discover more......
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Written by Mark Ashby
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011 05:00 |
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 Produced by heavyweight Rick Beato (best known for his work with Shinedown and Fozzy), 'Gravitas' is the self released album from Brighton five piece Furyon, widely hailed as one of the big white hopes of the British heavy metal scene. Mark Ashby checks it out for Uber Rock.....
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Written by Russ P
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Monday, 19 December 2011 05:00 |
 "Dark, gothic and shamanistic" so writes Uber scribe Russ P when describing the sound of Icelandic trio Dead Skeletons. Forging their eclectic mix of musical influences with dark imagery to conjure up some 'Dead Magick' why not join him in a musical world where one man's poison is another man's meat?
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Written by Jim Rowland
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Saturday, 17 December 2011 05:00 |
 Only a few weeks ago Uber Progger Jim Rowland had rejoiced in the splendour of the current Yes line up live at Hammersmith Apollo, so you can understand that he was more than just a little excited to be reviewing this, the band's umpteenth live album. With just one key member of the band changed between the two encounters what would our man be getting as he relaxed with a pipe of shag, pint of twigs 'n' dishwater and his trusted comfy slippers?
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Written by Ross Welford
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Friday, 16 December 2011 05:15 |
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 Ross Welford checks out 'Untapped', the new album from Texan rockers Drought and finds an album of polished contemporary American rock produced and mastered by former Beautiful Creatures guitarist Anthony Focx. Read on to find out if any great tunes make their way out of the fog....
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Written by Russ P
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Friday, 16 December 2011 05:00 |
 AOR fans alert!!!! This latest album from London based melodic rock guitarist Greg X features vocals from Ken Tamplin, and it's also a bit of a belter, or so Russ P thinks anyway. We ask if he really is dreaming as we discover the power and majesty of sweeping operatic guitar sweeps plus a four active vocal range!
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Written by Ross Welford
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Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:15 |
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 'Chains On Fire', the new release from metal warriors Lords Of The Trident, turned up at URHQ with the most ludicrous bio in known history. Telling the tale of how the band's vocalist was born when a volcano containing metal and steel erupted, this heavy metal mirth had Ross Welford expecting a studded version of Steel Panther - he was wrong: read on to find out why....
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Written by Russ P
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 05:00 |
 Wondering what to buy the other half for Xmas? Well fear not, Russ P has all the answers within this very review. Released across multiple formats and at prices to fit the pockets of all their fans Thin Lizzy's musical journey is told in detail via their sessions at the BBC. So whether it's Eric Bell or John Sykes you favour on the six string there's pretty much something here for everyone. Read on to find out more.
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Written by Russ P
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011 05:00 |
 Having worked with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed and Neil Young in the past, any new solo album by the legendary Nils Lofgren is going to be high profile on the guest star front, right? Well how does Lou Gramm and Paul Rodgers grab you for starters - as Russ P goes 'Old School'?
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Written by Dom Daley
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Monday, 12 December 2011 05:15 |
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 "Music by the working class for the working class." Dom Daley finds himself checking out an album that arrived at URHQ with little information yet impressed him hugely with its street punk sensibilities; check out the new album from Strawdogs....
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Written by Jamie Richards
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011 05:15 |
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 The name Johnny Bennett might be similar to the ones you see scrawled across the chalkboards of pubs and clubs the length and breadth of the UK....but this one is different. Jamie Richards discovers a singer songwriter talent previously hidden way too far under the surface. Read on as Uber Rock uncovers another rare gem....
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Written by Emily Richards
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Monday, 19 December 2011 05:15 |
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 A massive Uber Rock welcome to Emily Richards, the newest and youngest member of the UR Massive, as she rides into URHQ to save the souls of the olds by reviewing the bands that, let's be honest, we just don't get!! For her very first review she looks at the new release from Chesterfield outfit Take The Seven....
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Written by Gaz E
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Monday, 19 December 2011 05:00 |
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 With a Best Score Academy Award win for their soundtrack to 2010's 'The Social Network' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross return, alongside director David Fincher once again, with a three hour long score released over various impressive formats. 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' is Fincher's take on a bestselling Swedish crime novel that is as dark and enthralling as they come. Gaz E listens, and listens, and listens......
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Written by Lewis B
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Saturday, 17 December 2011 05:00 |
 Some scribes at URHQ will have you believe that The Dirty Youth are an almost identikit band that Airfix could make en masse - sexy front woman, band haircuts that scream 'individual', with clothes from Top Shop. Lewis B however hears and sees it all a little differently as he gets a 'Red Light Fix' of South Wales' hottest new band?
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Written by Darrel Sutton
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Friday, 16 December 2011 05:01 |
  When a band as established as My Ruin decide to give their latest album away for FREE you know the industry is looking pretty screwed up. However when you've been fucked over by the same industry as many times as Tairrie B. Murphy and her husband Mick, you have to wonder "Do they really need the industry?" Darrel Sutton is the man with all the answers.
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Written by Matt Phelps
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Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:30 |
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 There is, seriously, only one place where that glorious album cover is gonna end up....but first, Matt Phelps unleashes the fury contained within it as he checks out Swedish metalballs Lechery, who feature a former member of Arch Enemy within their ranks. Read on for the lecherous lowdown.....
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Written by Ben Hughes
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 05:15 |
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 Having support slots with the likes of Tool and Rob Zombie on their CVs LA based outfit Kaura present 'That Which Defines Us', an ambitious album that has our man in the field Ben Hughes thinking of A Perfect Circle and 30 Seconds To Mars. Read on as things get atmospheric......
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Written by Craggy
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011 05:15 |
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 Helsinki's Harlots Of Beyond sent a couple of curious discs to URHQ and we forwarded their collected works of almost two decades to Craggy to get his teeth stuck into. What did he make of an eclectic collection that had him thinking of The Cramps, The Tea Party and Hanoi Rocks? Read on to find out......
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Written by Ross Welford
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Monday, 12 December 2011 05:30 |
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 Ross Welford gets his gnashers into the four track, self released extended player wrapped in fine cover art from London-based rockers Dogstate, finding a promising new outfit rocking out in a Black Spiders/The Cult style. Read on for his cultured assessment...
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Written by Fraser Munro
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Monday, 12 December 2011 05:05 |
 Nine albums into their career and ska core legends The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are all about celebrating 'The Magic Of Youth' this time around. Fraser Munro gets the horn(s) and ponders if Boston's finest might now be riding the coattails of some of their musical peers rather than spearheading a movement they once helped form. Well, that's the impression that he gets anyway, so read on to find out why.
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Already dubbed "the best looking CD of all time" by this very website, thanks to its amazing die cut card sleeve, would the music contained on the disc itself actually measure up to the same high standards? Johnny H investigates these almost 3-decade-old Twisted Sister live recordings that somehow capture the sweat of the Old Marquee Club. Read on to find out more.