Lynch Mob + Faster Pussycat Metro Theatre Thurs 11th December 2008 Score: 4/5 Opening up proceedings, The Dead Things combined a penchant for The Cult, Warrant and LA Guns. With a barely witty front man, songs such as ‘Dead Girls Don’t Say No’ and despite their outdated ambitions of a scene long gone, they still
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American hard rockers Motley Crue are justifiably both derided and respected. Their dubious antics and dysfunctional qualities were celebrated in their questionably embellished autobiography The Dirt which eventually encouraged the inevitable reunion of the classic Crue line-up. Having toured the world on the back of a greatest hits compilation album that only included three new
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Dave Mustaine is a one of the metal world’s leading songwriters and a highly regarded guitarist. Having achieved around 20 million album sales worldwide with his band Megadeth, his latest recorded return to thrashing form reflects the quality heard live in his disciplined touring of the now annual Gigantour multiple band concert show. Now endorsed
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Middle of the Road Provogue / Mascot Label Group Blues guitarist Eric Gales is celebrated by many other international guitarists as being one of the best guitar players alive today. They’re not wrong and whilst he is surely flattered by the praise, he avoids self-indulgence on this latest album by judicious use of guitar virtuosity,
American blues rock guitarist Eric Gales has paid his dues in overcoming his demons. Now mature and driven, as his latest album Middle of the Road demonstrates, Paul Southwell spoke with Eric to discuss his highly anticipated appearance at the upcoming Bluesfest, his unique playing style and how he gets his guitar sound. You’re coming