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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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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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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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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Rocktopia: Sons Of Icarus - 'You Want It All' (EP) - CD Review

A Rocktopia album / EP review by Dave Evans: The blurb says Sons Of Icarus; are all set to soar into rock's heady stratosphere... It is a confident boast that befits the bullish attitude of a group of musicians still in their early 20's. There is however no doubt the band have earned their growing reputation. Winners of Marshall Amplifiers 'Ultimate band contest' in 2010, and subsequent opening slots at Download and Sonisphere. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Luley - 'Today's Tomorrow' - CD Review

A Rocktopia album review by Nikki Tylar: Klaus Luley was singer guitarist with German Hard Rock gods Craaft who released 3 studio albums between 1986 -1992 and one live album in 2003. Before that he was a member of AOR gods Tokyo who released three brilliant albums from 1981-83 and another with a completely different line up. So after years of apparent silence Mr Luley is back, has it been worth the wait? Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Daughtry - 'Break The Spell' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Ant Heeks: I admit that I am a bit of a latecomer to the music of Chris Daughtry. After stumbling across the video to 'September' about six months ago on YouTube I was inspired enough to get hold of the 'Leave This Town' CD, and I have never looked back. And I don't want to get into the Reality T.V. argument here, apart from to say if the U.K. version of The X-Factor produced an artist with this much talent then I certainly wouldn't have any issues with them. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Astral Doors - 'Jerusalem' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Alan Holloway: To be honest, when I was asked to review an album called ‘Jerusalem’ by a band called Astral Doors I was wary that it might be some drippy hippy religious twaddle, which will be a laugh to any fans of the band, as these swarthy Swedes are anything but drippy, although they might well be hippies in their spare time. As you can see, I’m a newbie to the band, although five previous albums and an EP (not to mention a ‘Best Of’ compilation) show that there are plenty of fans out there. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Akin - 'The Way Things End' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Ray Paul: It's clear with some releases you have to take a little time to digest them and the let the true beauty of the music blossom on each listen. Akin are one of those bands, formed in France in 1998 they are a mixture of Within Temptation and Anathema. Like most gothic style female singers Adeline Lucas has a distinctive tone that weaves some strange magic that sets the band apart from the competition.
Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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Rocktopia: Europe - 'Bag Of Bones' - CD Review

A Rocktopia album review by Nikki Tylar: Ever since their reformation back in 2003 Europe have released increasingly excellent heavy rock albums, with each release improving on the last. Their live shows in recent years have been nothing short of breath-taking with as many male devotees as female these days. If Deep Purple, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Led Zep etc floats your boat then Europe 2012 is the band for you. Read the full review on Rocktopia.

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