Rocktopia News: The new ROCKTOPIA podcast with Steve Price (ARfm)

Rocktopia News: Rocktopia is delighted to add a new addition to its already excellent team, welcoming DJ Steve Price to the fold! Well known for the 'Steve Price Rock Show' that airs weekly on radio station ARfm, Steve will now lend his skills to Rocktopia, bolstering the popular podcast service pioneered by Pilar Sanchez. Rocktopia Podcast 11 features all the latest songs by Gotthard, Trixter, Tyketto, Crazy Lixx, Jack Blades, H.E.A.T. and many more! Read the full story on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia News: Fireworks Magazine #51 out now!

Rocktopia News: Fireworks Magazine issue 51 is out now: Another absolutely packed edition, Issue 51 boasts a lengthy chat with Joey Tempest from the rejuvenated Europe - a chat so long, we put the full un-cut version up, right here on Rocktopia! Featuring interviews with Michael Schenker, Steven Morse, Jack Blades, H.E.A.T, Accept, Lacuna Coil and many more. 33 interviews in total! All the latest album, DVD, Blu-ray, books and concert reviews and a FREE 19 track cover CD. Read the full news on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: U.F.O. - 'Seven Deadly' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Ant Heeks: Along with fellow British Rock Legends Deep Purple, Judas Priest and Saxon, U.F.O. have enjoyed a successful career spanning four decades, managing to ingratiate their way into the hearts of Rock fans the world over, while also inspiring a plethora of young bands along the way. Sure, there have been trials and tribulations en route, but they have always emerged with their heads held high and pride intact. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: U.F.O. - 'Seven Deadly' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Ant Heeks: Along with fellow British Rock Legends Deep Purple, Judas Priest and Saxon, U.F.O. have enjoyed a successful career spanning four decades, managing to ingratiate their way into the hearts of Rock fans the world over, while also inspiring a plethora of young bands along the way. Sure, there have been trials and tribulations en route, but they have always emerged with their heads held high and pride intact. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Vomitron - 'No NES For The Wicked' - CD Review

A Fireworks Magazine / Rocktopia album review by Dave Scott: Vomitron is a solo project by keyboardist/guitarist Peter Rutcho from Southern Massachusetts. Rutcho is fairly well known on his local scene playing keys in MA heavy metal bands Frozen and Armoury and guitar in thrash metal band Graveheart. In 1999 he set up his own project entitled Vomitron and the self titled debut effort came out in 2007. At the end of 2011 the follow up release was completed. This second album 'No NES For The Wicked' consist of instrumental metal versions of themes from original NES games. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: White Willow - 'Terminal Twilight' - CD Review

A Fireworks Magazine / Rocktopia album review by Paul Jerome Smith: White Willow had completely gone off my radar and I must admit to having assumed the band had ceased to exist. Not at all! Just because it has taken six years since their previous album - the wonderful ‘Signal To Noise’ - for the present release to materialize, there was really no need for pessimism! This is the Norwegian sextet’s sixth album (try saying that when you’ve had too many falling down waters!) since their 1995 debut ‘Ignis Fatuus’ and another for the Progressive Rock fraternity to potentially embrace. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Steve Hackett - 'Live - Fire And Ice' - DVD Review

A Fireworks Magazine / Rocktopia DVD review by Gary Marshall: The title of this DVD could not be more apt because on the evening it was recorded the weather was appalling with the UK in the grip of snow, ice and Arctic temperatures. However, those who braved the conditions and immense travel disruption to make it along to the Shepherds Bush Empire were certainly made to feel very warm inside by a truly fabulous concert (reviewed in issue 44*). Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Orphaned Land - 'The Road To Or-Shalem' - DVD Review

A Fireworks Magazine / Rocktopia DVD review by Steven Reid: With their 2010 album ‘The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR’ Israeli Progressive Metallers Orphaned Land not only confirmed themselves as one of the most innovative, interesting and talented acts around, but also introduced themselves to the wider conscience of Progressive music lovers worldwide. Combining traditional Middle Eastern themes with crushing riffs, blistering solos and growled (and predominantly clean) vocals, Orphaned Land really are a unique act, but one that remains remarkably accessible, if satisfyingly challenging. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Mot�rhead - 'The World is Ours VOL 1 - Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else' - DVD & Blu-ray review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine DVD & Blu-Ray review by Neil Daniels: With Motörhead you know exactly what you're going to get; some people love 'em for it, others don't. Either way, you can't dispute the longevity and consistency of this band. Celebrating 35 years of the loudest music on earth, this DVD/CD package is further evidence that the current line-up of the band is indeed, the best. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Glenn Hughes - 'Live In Wolverhampton - Official Bootleg' - DVD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine DVD review by James Gaden: Back in 2009, Glenn Hughes played two nights in his beloved Wolverhampton, playing two special setlists - the first night was a collection of material from Glenn's solo career and Deep Purple, the second night was billed as 'An Evening Of Trapeze', playing a full set of their material in tribute to his former Trapeze band mate Mel Galley, who had passed away. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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