Vocalist Rob Halford needs little introduction. After more than 35 years in the rock ‘n’ roll game, his distinctive voice and uncompromising pursuit of perfection have brought him the well-deserved title of metal god. But as fans of Judas Priest and Halford’s other projects know, he is capable of far more than just screaming for [...]
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Filmed during Yes’ 35th Anniversary World Tour in 2003, Yes – The New Director’s Cut is a two-DVD set, compiling two entire concerts (N.I.A. Birmingham and Glastonbury Festival) along with band commentary, backstage footage and the like. Featured is the “classic” lineup of vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squier, guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman [...]
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Egg’s The Polite Force is one of many excellent reissues I recently received from my friends at Esoteric Recordings. This UK-based label specializes in “good music,” with a far-ranging artist roster including Bill Fay, Keef Hartley, Claire Hamill and Paladin. The Polite Force was originally released in 1971, and features the trio of keyboardist Dave [...]
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Michael Chapman is one of those musicians I’ve long heard of but never actually heard. Wow, that’s been my loss, but also now a great discovery. Courtesy of my friend Howard Wuelfing comes Chapman’s newest album, Time Past & Time Passing. It’s a stripped-down affair, with just Chapman on acoustic guitar and singing. The recording [...]
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Uriah Heep founding member and guitarist Mick Box took time from his busy touring schedule to speak with CRMB about the band’s long overdue album, Wake The Sleeper, new drummer Russell Gilbrook and more. Read on! It’s been 10 years since you released your last studio album. What took so long for Wake The Sleeper [...]
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After an almost impossibly long break of ten years between studio releases, Uriah Heep have finally returned, not to fantasy, but to their rock roots with a new record titled Wake The Sleeper. Uriah Heep circa 2008 are: guitarist Mick Box, bassist Trevor Bolder, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, vocalist Bernie Shaw and newest band member, drummer [...]
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A very cool blast from the past as keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman chats with vocalist Chris Farlowe, of the Thunderbirds, Colosseum, Atomic Rooster, as well as his own solo efforts.
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Dennis Wilson’s solo album Pacific Ocean Blue achieved something of mythical status, the 1977 release being out-of-print on CD since 1991! Collectors were left little choice but to either shell out big bucks for an out-of-print CD copy, or try to secure a decent vinyl copy. So the waiting and anticipation kept building. Fans wanted [...]
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Trey Gunn’s Music For Pictures is a 29-track, kaleidoscopic work that displays an astonishing range of colors and moods. From the dream-like and sometimes impressionistic, to the clanging pulse of King Crimson, this album showcases an artist who probably has recorded more good music on his home tapes in the last year than most will [...]
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