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May 22, 2014

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Grog Rox from Die So Fluid talks about the new album, new videos, @AltFestival and a new way of working

Anyone who has seen Die So Fluid perform ‘live’, let alone heard their music, knows that the group are one of the most accomplished Alternative Rock acts around. Drew Richards (guitar), Al Fletcher (drums) and Grog Rox (bass and vocals) finally released their fourth album ‘The Opposites Of Light’.

Drew Richards, Grog Rox, Al Fletcher

Drew Richards, Grog Rox, Al Fletcher

There’s a greater depth and scope to the songwriting within the DSF camp than we’ve had before. The new recording techniques and practices employed on the album have pushed and developed the band both individually and collectively as musicians. This together with higher production values that are clearly evident on first-listening have, to my mind to my mind at least, made ‘The Opposites Of Light’ their best album to date. Audience reaction to the new songs that Die So Fluid performed here in the UK during their recent mini-tour have been positive to say the least.

We discussed the making of the album with Grog who went on to explain the reasons behind the time it took to release the album. We also talked about songwriting and the new ways of working since Grog now reside in the US, video shoots, as well as their appearance later this year at Alt-Fest.

Here’s the audio interview:-

You can keep right up to date with Die So Fluid via their:-

Website www.diesofluid.net; Facebook Page www.facebook.com/DieSoFluid; Twitter @diesofluid; and you can get to see all their videos through their You Tube Channel.

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May 14, 2014

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We talk to @BloodyHammers Anders Manga about ‘Under Satan’s Sun’ and #DownloadFest

Anders Manga of Bloody Hammers“Southern Gothic Fuzz from Transylvania County” is how they describe themselves and I got to talk with Anders Manga of Bloody Hammers about it. 

Our conversation took place shortly after it was announced they’d be playing Download Festival 2014. We talked about the band’s line-up, musical influences, an invitation from Phil Anselmo to play at his festival and the fact that they’ll soon be bringing their unique brand of Goth Rock to European shores soon.

This all coincides with the release of their upcoming album ‘Under Satan’s Sun’ which follows once more the dark paths populated by sinister characters and spectral apparitions. Dark Occult Rock with a pinch of H.P. Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury is the main attraction of the show, when the master of ceremonies Anders Manga opens the gates to the nether world.”Under Satan’s Sun” is a multilayered album that resembles a classic horror flick from the 70s. An album filled with charm, big refrains and a classy atmosphere.

Bloody Hammers have just released a new video which has a bit of a background story to it. It’s based upon a true event which happened in the county many years ago, involving a husband and wife who were on the run from the authorities. Anders talks us through the story, a story which has become part of local folklore.

We’ll be playing some more Bloody Hammers on Thursday night’s show, so make sure you tune in on 15th May – 7pm (UK time) / 2pm EDT.

In the meantime, check out our audio interview:- 

Bloody Hammers 'Under Satan's Sun' tour poster

Bloody Hammers can be reached via:- www.bloodyhammers.com; on Twitter @BloodyHammers; and on Facebook www.facebook.com/BloodyHammers

I’m looking forward to seeing them at The Underworld in London when they hit the UK for the very first time. Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

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May 11, 2014

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‘The Classic Rock Show’ is back with another three hours of playing what you wanna hear!

‘The Classic Rock Show’ is back with another three hours of playing what you wanna hear; your requests and a whole lot more great sounding music on Thursday night from 7pm (UK time). 

Click on the ‘Listen Link’ ▶ www.TheClassicRockShow.co.uk. 

Our Facebook Group lights up every week during the ‘live’ broadcast with plenty of chat and comment ~ www.facebook.com/groups/theclassicrockshow

Please share on your Facebook Timeline and invite fellow rockers along for a guaranteed rockin’ good time…just the way we always do it!! This is the link to the Facebook event – click here.

See you Thursday 😀

MJx

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May 8, 2014

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‘Bex Rocks’ on-air from 7pm (UK time) tonight!

Hey everyone.

Just a little reminder that I’m on-air tonight from 7pm. Come and join me for a chat on our Facebook Group during the show.

Got a little interview with Ben and John Fred from Black Stone Cherry to play you as well!

All that together with some AWESOMELY LOUD TUNES!! Haha! ‘Bex Rocks’ event link

See you at 7pm – just click on the ‘Listen Link’ on www.theclassicrockshow.co.uk.

I seriously can’t wait 😀

Bex \m/

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May 2, 2014

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Playlist: This is what we got up to last night. #classicrock #playlist

Hello everyone.

Hope you’re all set for the weekend.

Thanks again for tuning in to the show last night. Had a great vibe going.

Here’s what we got up to.The Classic Rock Show playlist May 1st 2014

Don’t forget, next Thursday is when Bex is in the chair again – http://ow.ly/wo4o3 

Have a great weekend.

Cheers!

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From 7pm (UK) tonight / 1pm EST on The Classic Rock Show

On ‘The Classic Rock Show’ from 7pm (UK) tonight / 1pm EST you’ll hear all your requests and heaps more great music to get up and rock out to, including Robin George, The Doors, Roy Buchanan, The Eagles, Tyla Gang, The Offspring, Prong, Van Halen, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Saxon, Magnum, Scorpions and two new singles from Rival Sons and Black Stone Cherry.

More info and show links can be found here.

Three hours of the very best. See you later!

MJx

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April 28, 2014

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INTERVIEW: @Magnumonline_ Magnum’s Bob Catley talks to ‘The Classic Rock Show’

Magnum have released their 18th studio album ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’ – out on SPV. In my humble opinion, it’s their best album since ‘Wings Of Heaven’. Tony Clarkin continues to be a driven artist; constantly writing, creating stories and soundscapes that draw you in and hold your attention until the very last note has been played. 

Magnum are one of those bands you just know before you see them ‘live’ that you’re going to get a good show. It’s evident from Magnum’s latest offering that they’ve hit on a rich vein of creativity and, given what I saw on stage the other night at The Waterfront in Norwich, the band are all clearly enjoying every minute of it. I’m of the opinion they’ve not been in better shape as a collective force – sounding better than ever.

bobSome hours before they took to the stage, I caught up with a very upbeat and enthusiastic Bob Catley and we soon got talking about the writing of ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’, the great reception the new album’s getting both from fans and critics, their setlist, band members, album artwork (once again provided by the amazing artist Rodney Matthews) and the current UK tour.

 

Bob gave us a great insight into the band that is Magnum – a quintessentially British rock band that has and continues to create some of the most memorable songs ever written and produced. A band whose music is enjoyed by generations of die-hard rock fans the world over.

Listen to the interview with Bob Catley here – do excuse the drone of the tour bus aircon:

Thanks for listening.

Keep up to date with all things Magnum through their official media streams:- Facebook page, Twitter and official website.

Get ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’ now. I can’t recommend it enough.  It’s a belter of an album!

MJ

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