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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fireworks Magazine 52 is out now!

Rocktopia News: Fireworks Magazine 52 is out now! Fireworks Magazine offers another absolutely superb selection of features, as Issue 52 includes a double page spread on Canadian rockers Rush, as well as an informative interview with multi platinum selling singer/songwriter Richard Marx.We bring heavy rock to the land with the mighty Jorn, and spend time chatting to Geoff Downes of the original, reformed super-group Asia. Also included are interviews with some other names you might be familiar with… like Guns N' Roses courtesy of long standing member Dizzy Reed, Sonata Arctica, Gotthard and a candid interview with Mark Kendall of Great White. 34 interviews in total! Get a free 19 track CD as well as reviews of all the latest albums, DVDs and reissues. Read the full article on Rocktopia.

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Fireworks Magazine 52 is out now!

Rocktopia News: Fireworks Magazine 52 is out now! Fireworks Magazine offers another absolutely superb selection of features, as Issue 52 includes a double page spread on Canadian rockers Rush, as well as an informative interview with multi platinum selling singer/songwriter Richard Marx.We bring heavy rock to the land with the mighty Jorn, and spend time chatting to Geoff Downes of the original, reformed super-group Asia. Also included are interviews with some other names you might be familiar with… like Guns N' Roses courtesy of long standing member Dizzy Reed, Sonata Arctica, Gotthard and a candid interview with Mark Kendall of Great White. 34 interviews in total! Get a free 19 track CD as well as reviews of all the latest albums, DVDs and reissues. Read the full article on Rocktopia.

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Rocktopia: Adrenaline Mob - 'Omerta' - CD Review

Rocktopia: Brent Rusche reviews 'Omerta' by ADRENALINE MOB: Since his departure from the almighty Dream Theater, many a person (myself included) wondered where Mike Portnoy would ultimately find a home. Although a stint with Avenged Sevenfold proved temporary (filling in for the recently deceased James The Rev Sullivan for the album, 'Nightmare'), the superbly talented drummer has broken new ground with the band, Adrenaline Mob. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Rocktopia: Gotthard - 'Firebirth' - CD Review

A Rocktopia album review by Nikki Tylar: Okay, let's get something clear from the start here; I have been a fan of Gotthard for as long as I can remember. I was devastated when Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident and assumed that another of my fave bands was no more (Lee died on a motorcycle tour of the United States in October 2010. In the freak accident, a truck lost control on a wet motorway and drove into a group of parked motorcycles, one of which hit the singer who had stopped to put on rain gear). Then I heard that the band intended to carry on with a new singer and whilst surprised I have looked forward to this release ever since. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

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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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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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Saturday, April 7, 2012

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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