Daily Archives: November 13, 2012

Interview: BOBBY LIEBLING (Pentagram) – January 2012

When I first interviewed Bobby Liebling, the frontman of the legendary Doom Metal outfit Pentagram, back in 2011 I thought that this would be a one-off experience but the Gods seem to be favouring us all recently. Following another classic … Continue reading

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PENTAGRAM Gig Review

Support Acts: Gentleman’s Pistols London Relentless Garage, Thursday the 1st of November 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Pentagram’s Bobby Liebling has made many attempts in the past to bring over to the UK his … Continue reading

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Gig Review – KAMELOT – 7 November 2012

Blackguard, photo by Ant May

Support Acts: Xandria, Triosphere & Blackguard London Forum, Wednesday  7 November 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Ant May www.planetmosh.com The first time I came across US Symphonic Power Metallers Kamelot was back in 1999 when a copy of … Continue reading

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NASTY IDOLS – Kalifornia

Perris Records Sweden’s Nasty Idols recently unleashed their sixth album, “Kalifornia”, and just in time for it to slide into my top albums of 2012. Produced by Matti Engdahl and the band, the album is heavier in part than its … Continue reading

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LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY Gig Review

Vexillum, photo by John Adams

Support Acts: Freedom Call, Orden Ogan & Vexillum. O2 Islington Academy, Monday 12 November 2012 Photos by John Adams Yiannis Stefanis reports: Attending a Monday night gig is becoming a real struggle as the years go by but there were … Continue reading

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – Epicloud

Inside Out www.insideout.de         The musical genius that is Devin Townsend is back, although this is an album of highly addictive pop metal/hard tunes and not the Ziltoid sequel he was apparently planning – that is coming … Continue reading

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Quick Plays: SOULICIT, HUMBUCKER

SOULICIT – Parking Lot Rockstar (Thermal Entertainment/Music Buy Mail) American hard rockers Soulicit have burst on to the rock scene recently, touring with the likes of Buckcherry, Fuel, SevenDust and Halestorm to critical acclaim.  “Parking Lot Rockstar” is the outfit’s … Continue reading

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KAMELOT – Silverthorn

SPV ww.spv.de         An important album for Kamelot as with the departure of the band’s previous vocalist Khan, his replacement would have big shoes to fill. Luckily the band have chosen wisely in Tommy Karevik, formerly of … Continue reading

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