Various Artist - Haiti Project (Round Records Charity Album)

Now I usually treat charity albums with a very wide birth, but just check out the track listing below!

Its packed to the brim with talent and quality, plus it carries an exclusive new track recorded by Ginger from The Wildhearts new project The Sonic Graffiti!

This really is a great album, a great way to introduce yourself to all of the bands that have so kindly donated their material, a great way to help a great cause, and of course a great way to just get a hold of and enjoy some great music. the albums available via download only from the following website - https://fan.musicglue.com/sale/promoproducts.aspx and all the profits are going to help the survivors of the Haiti Tradegy.

Full track listing is -
1) The Sonic Graffiti – Mystery Number (Exclusive)

Written and recorded by Ginger, Billy Morrison, Michael Butler & Scott Lipps in LA in August 2009. Produced by Mike Clink. The worldwide debut by The Sonic Graffiti.
http://www.facebook.com/thesonicgraffiti%20www.gingerandfriends.com

2) Eureka Machines – Being Good Is Ok, But Being Betters Better
A fan favourite on both sides of the Atlantic, this pop rock nugget is lifted from their debut album Do or Die.
www.facebook.com/eurekamachines

3) Electric Six – Newark Airport Boogie
One of the highlights from their new album ‘Kill’ which is out now.
http://www.electricsix.com/

4) Jackdaw 4 – Jesus Wants My Soul Back
Taken from the bands second album (Bipolar Diversions), their new album is due in the summer.
http://www.jackdaw4.com/


5) The Loyalties – Sofa Surfin’ UK (Acoustic)
Previously only available in Japan. Original version can be found on the bands ‘So Much For Soho’ album
www.myspace.com/theloyalties


6) Antiproduct – When We Find Love
Taken from the bands latest release “Please Take Your Cash”
http://www.antiproduct.com/


7) The Organ Beats – Happy Birthday/Come On Home
Fronted by Noelle LeBlanc, (formerly of Boston rockers Damone) this track is lifted from their debut self release ‘Sleep When We Are Dead’
http://www.organbeats.com/


8) The Wildhearts – Unbroken
A classic Wildhearts track previously only available as a B-side in the UK on the ‘New Flesh’ Single. It was taken from the ‘White Album Sessions’ in 2007.
http://www.thewildhearts.com/


9) Tragedy:All Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees – Nights On Broadway
An awesome new track from the New York glitter machine.
http://www.letsmaketragedyhappen.com/


10) Radio Dead Ones – Take It On Trust
German street punk at its very best, lifted from their 2008 self titled release.
http://www.radiodeadones.de/


11) Ricky Warwick – Love Owes
Taken from the former Almighty frontmans ‘Love Owes’ EP.
http://www.rickywarwick.com/


12) Brijitte West (Feat. Jesse Malin) – How To Be Good
Taken from 'Brijitte West & the Desperate Hopefuls', released Feb 22nd 2010 on Devils Jukebox Records.
www.myspace.com/brijittewest


13) Moi? – This Is All That I Wanted
New Yorks only purveyors of ‘Beauty Rock’..
http://www.moitheband.com/


14) Laika Dog – Piano Song
Former Terrorvision frontman Tony Wright spearheads this indie rock outfit. Lifted from the bands second album ‘Mercury’
www.facebook.com/laikadog


15) Sorry & The Sinatras – Riverside
Turbo Charged punk rock n roll taken from ‘Highball Roller’ on Undergroove Records
www.facebook.com/sorryandthesinatras


16) Children of The Unicorn – Nightshark
A classic track that deserves to be in everyones collection, from the mind of Jonathan Utah
http://www.myspace.com/childrenoftheunicorn



Rating 10/10

Diamond Head - The MCA Years (3 CD Boxset)

This is not just another Diamond Head compilation. Featuring remastered versions of Borrowed Time and Canterbury, unreleased demos and live performances, it provides a great summary of the band post the legendary White Album. Clearly a must for any DH fan and recommended for any fans of great songs, killer riffs and classic rock vocals. Buy it and experience a band who for too short a time could have been "the natural successors to Led Zepellin".


The 'Borrowed Time' remastered pressing in this box does sound a touch brighter than my trusty old vinyl and you get four Radio 1 sessions and the remaining three 'Four Cuts' EP tracks as a bonus, making this something of a real pleasure to rediscover on CD.

1983 and album number two, 'Canterbury', This CD is bolstered by three demo tracks, which oddly sound more like 'Borrowed Time' outtakes, (can anyone shed some light here on their origins?) and a 'Makin' Music' remix, but to finally have a copy of 'Canterbury' on CD is worth every penny of this handsome looking clam shell box set, that incidentally also comes bolstered with a very extensive booklet and mini LP sleeve reproductions (sadly no gatefold on Borrowed Time).

Disc three is made up of two Radio One In Concert live broadcasts from the 'Borrowed Time' era, and finally sees the Reading 1982 Manowar replacing headline set available once again on CD.

A Great set!



rating 10/10

Tyla - Bloody Hell Fire

If you have heard of tyla then you know what to expect if you haven't then where have you been, this man should be recognised by the people in the music business for his work and put up there with greats like, bowie, dylan and so-on. Bloody Hell Fire is a double cd filled to the brim with great tunes, all written in the typical Tyla Mould!


Songs like 'Bloody Hell Fire', 'III', 'Supreme Creator', ' Restless', ' Killing Machine', and 'Best Friend' all show that Tyla hasn't lost his touch.

Do yourself a favour, check this album out, you really wont be disappointed, you get 23 great songs for the price of a single cd, you get some great music to enjoy and you help support one of the best songwriters the UK has produced in the last 30 years!

(Website - http://www.myspace.com/tylaandthedogsdamour )



Rating 10/10

Fozzy - Chasing The Grail

Fozzy is the band featuring WWE Wrestling Superstar Chris Jericho and Stuck Mojo mastermind Rich 'The Duke' Ward! "Chasing the Grail" is Fozzy's 4th Studio album and the first for Riot Entertainment. Chris Jericho's profile is at an all time high, he is one of the most prominent wrestlers of all time and his star continues to rise. Wrestler, Singer, Actor, TV Host, Best Selling Author, # 1 Twitter Trend, you name it he has done it. Fozzy is an established Metal act with a strong and loyal following. On "Chasing the Grail" Fozzy blend old and new school Metal with sizzling musicianship!


Jericho really does have a suprising good voice, and where as you may expect Fozzy to end up being a bit of a joke band they really are very very good!

The album opens with "Under Blackened Skies" which doesn't waste time getting down to business with its rapid fire riffs. "Let the Madness Begin" has a sweet Led Zeppelin homage in its guitar solo. "Broken Soul" is a ballad with a lyrical emphasis on reflection. The single, "Martyr No More" has a riff that recalls the great Dimebag Darrell and lyrics which are perfect for telling someone off. Finally, there is the thirteen minute epic, "Wormwood" which should please Prog Rock and Dream Theatre fans.

(website - www.fozzyrock.com/ )



Rating 10/10

M.A.D. - For Crown and Ring

With an album title that bring to mind Manowar, this should be interesting!


M.A.D. come from Germany and were formed in 2003. Since then they have released an EP called "Ready To Stop?!" (2006) and a full-length album called "M.A.D. (Maniacal Area Damage)" (2007). "For Crown And Ring"is their second album.

The lead vocals from Jochen S. Bach bear more than a passing resemblance to the legendary late Bon Scott (ACDC), which is great.

The album comprises of 10 songs that sound like a mix of MANOWAR, ACCEPT, HAMMERFALL and AC/DC, which is an interesting mix. All the songs are brilliant and fun, especially the title track, even if the lyrics are at times a little cliched. A great album whose hearts hark back to a time when men were men and metal was fantasy fuelled METAL!

An absolutely brilliant album!



rating 10/10

Felony - Helltown Hotel

Born in the late 80's, Felony played the kind of music synonymous with the era, think Motley Crue, Poison and early Guns n Roses, this is in part due to the fact that Tommy Lee Lords sounds identical to Vince Neil. Its great party music with attitude, a heavier, darker motley crue or poison may indeed be the best way to describe them.


Felony offered up nothing really original, but what they did they did really well. Helltown Hotel has 16 tracks showcasing most of the bands great songs, and believe me songs like 'Yank That Chain' still sound great today.

Helltown Hotel is a highly recon mended walk down nostalgia lane, go on let your hair down have a blast!



rating 8/10

Gypsy Pistoleros - Hotel de la Muerte

The Gypsy Pistoleros return with their new mini album, Hotel de la Muerte, and what a blast it is! Gypsy Pistoleros manage to blend flamenco, glam, punk, rumba and rock n roll, and they get a wonderful sound out of the mix!


The album opens with 'Welcome To The Hotel de la Muerte', a great blast of energy and tempered fury, a really great song and excellent opener!

Next up is 'Living Down With Gyspsies', which has a beautiful flamenco / spanish guiatr opening before lurching into another great blast of Pistolero fun!

This is quickly followed by 'Sangre De Las Rosas, a beautiful ballad, which allows the band to showcase their more sensitive side. Next up is 'Walk Through The Shadows', which is a great moody melodic rocker with some great sneering vocals!.

' Son of Illussiones' closes off this mini album in pretty much the same manner as it started. A great blast of Pistolero fun!



Rating 10/10