We are a pretty diverse bunch here at Roarrock, we’ve been around years ( some longer than others ) we’ve worked with some of the best people in the music industry and now we want to share our passion with you.
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Interview with Chris Barnes – SIX FEET UNDER 16/05/12
by Dylan 19-05-2012Interview with Chris Barnes - SIX FEET UNDER 16/05/12 Me: You have a tour coming up in June around the US (18 Nights of Blood), I assume you are busy getting ready for it. How‘s preparations going? Chris: Yeh getting prepared, looking forward to it done the rehearsing and it’s going to be a great tour. Me: The new album ‘Undead’ is out 22nd MayRead More -
CD Review: ANIMALS AS LEADERS – “Weightless”
by Foxicus 16-05-2012
ANIMALS AS LEADERS - "WEIGHTLESS" As album titles go, Animals As Leaders may be in for some trouble from Trading Standards with this, their second release. The trio from Washington's "Weightless" is an album that is as far content wise from it's title as possible. Far from being lighter than light, it is so heavy in places that it is more akin to being whackedRead More -
Necronomicon gig, Moho – Manchester 10/04/12
by Dylan 13-05-2012This isn’t only Necronomicon’s first UK show but it is on their first European tour and considering the bands 25 year history that fact is quite remarkable. But the band are far from being one of Canada’s best kept secrets as this keen and restless crowd in here prove, and it is testament to Necronomicon's popularity, great albums and cult status. The intro music starts andRead More -
Fukpig/Kroh Split
by Jon 13-05-2012
Paul Kenney’s projects of Fukpig and Kroh come together for one piece of 10” wax to produce sheer heavy crushingRead More -
Fox Chats to Gus G of FIREWIND About New Album “Few Against Many”
by Foxicus 8-05-2012
Meeting Greek Guitar Supremo Gus G, one of the most talented guitarists in the world was, even for me, a truly nerve wracking experience. Gus is, of course, Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist but he also has his own project FIREWIND with seven albums under their belt and an ever increasing army of adoring fans. "Few Against Many" is their latest offering to the world of metal and RoarRock'sRead More -
hrh-hf-press-release
by Samh 8-05-2012Hard Rock Hell & Hammerfest Festivals upgrade to bigger location After 4 successful sell out years at Prestatyn, Hard Rock Hell and Hammerfest have now decided to leave Prestatyn and venture along the North Wales Coast to a bigger more tailored site location. The new larger Haven site @ Hafan y Môr in Pwllheli, will see a major hike in quality units along with biggerRead More -
ABSU review
by Dylan 2-05-2012ABSU review - Live Moho Manchester 10/04/12. ABSU take the stage to an already hyped and excited crowd, not only for the fact that a lot of people in this decently numbered Tuesday night crowd really want to see ABSU and that a lot have not, but also because of the 2 tight and energy filled sets from Canada's Necronomicon and Singapores Impiety. A trueRead More -
Necronomicon – Rob The Witch Interview
by Dylan 2-05-2012
Interview with Rob The Witch guitar/vocals - Necronomicon On 10/04/12 in the tour bus outside Moho - Manchester See the Necronomicon Review - Manchester 10 April 2012 As soon as we start talking I realise Rob has a slight problem with his voice, sounding a bit croaky which he explains is due to a virus he has picked up in the last few days ofRead More -
Trucker Diablo: SOS Fest & Billing Bikefest AND MTV AUSTRALIA
by S.D. 20-04-2012
Trucker Diablo, whose debut album on Ripple Music has been critically acclaimed by media and musicians alike including Ricky Warwick of Thin Lizzy, Joe Elliot of Def Leppard and Cormac Neeson of The Answer, have been added to the main stage bill for SOS Festival in Manchester on 21 July headlined by Tygers of Pan Tang. The following day, 22 July, Trucker Diablo headline BillingRead More -
Firefest 2012 – Limited number of extra Firefest Friday tickets now on sale
by Janette 20-04-2012
As you know, the Firefest Friday show featuring TYKETTO, TEN, DANTE FOX and LIONVILLE sold out in record time. Following discussions between our production people and Rock City, it has been agreed that we are now able to make another 75 tickets available for this show, whilst still remaining within the agreed capacity limits for the venue. Friday tickets can be purchased NOW from www.firefestofficial.comRead More -
Malefice Omega
by Dylan 20-04-2012MALEFICE- Omega Now then football and metal has had its connections over the years with many a metal band showing there allegiances to a team, either national as with Sepultura - Brasil or club; Iron Maiden - West Ham and many UK metal performers have proudly shown there colours; Barney from Napalm springs to mind with his beloved Villa. But with this track OMEGA weRead More -
Job for a Cowboy – Imperium Wolves Review
by Dylan 20-04-2012JOB FOR A COWBOY - Imperium Wolves Whether you call JFAC a deathcore act or Grindcore outfit or even a straight up technical death metal band one thing they are not is typical. From there previous releases and 9.years they have continually shown there depth of imagination and creativity always striving it seems to reach a balance between aggression and technicality while creating songs thatRead More -
off Yer Rocker Recordings
by Samh 17-04-2012
Off Yer Rocker Recordings will be aimed at new as well as existing artists and offer a worldwide futuristic digital solution in over 36 languages including Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic and Russian. Our whole backend will be linked to the emc3i marketing machine, which ultimately connects it to ever division of our portfolio. We will also supply physical for touring and European destinations as wellRead More -
Powerquest Steve Williams
by Chris N 13-04-2012
1. WHATS THE BEST BAND YOU’VE EVER SEEN LIVE I'll pick 2 for this.......Scorpions and Dio. 2. IF YOU COULD TAKE JUST ONE THING ONTO A DESSERT ISLAND WITH YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE A piano or keyboard....failing that....an acoustic guitar. 3. IF YOU COULD TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO MEET ONE PERSON FROM HISTORY WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE Either Alexander the GreatRead More -
Nasty Idols Andy Pierce has a word.
by Chris N 13-04-2012
1. WHATS THE BEST BAND YOU’VE EVER SEEN LIVE Kiss. 2. ARE YOU AFRAID OF ANYTHING AND WHATS YOUR FEAR. I'm afraid of a lot of things. I don't wanna end up in the water with a Great White. 3. IF YOU COULD HOST A DINNER PARTY AND INVITE ANY TWO PEOPLE FROM HISTORY ALIVE OR DEAD WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE I wouldRead More -
Obolus: Lament Review
by Jon 9-04-2012
Obolus appeared suddenly at the end of last year, with a short 2 track demo released via Sunyata Recordings and Merz Tapes very quickly spread and quickly gained him recognition and now his second release, Lament released on vinyl through TheRead More
In 2012 RoarRock will have some amazing new projects including our own venue and gigs, but more on that soon.
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The RoarRock Team
