Who’s better? Ritchie Blackmore or Jimmy Page? There’s a long-running argument over who deserves the greater plaudits. As many of you will already know, I’m firmly in Blackmore’s camp. From Deep Purple and Rainbow to Blackmore’s Night, his constant reinvention, innovation and songwriting output leave Page’s post-Led Zeppelin career looking… less than impressive, despite the fluffing from pretty much everyone. Do you want to know more…?
Festival season may be over, but there’s plenty of new Rock and Metal on the way. This edition, The Wyrd Ways Rock Show helps shake off the post-festival comedown with new music from Night Laser, Wasted Wizards, James Kennedy & The Underdogs, Wolf, Xentrix, Amon Amarth and plenty more.
This came on last night. Or last night was when the depression tipped over from the mental equivalent of “loitering with intent” into “smothering everything”. […]
The festival mud is barely off our boots, but the touring season is getting ready to kick into gear!
In this edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show, we’re bringing you the very best in brand-new Rock and Metal, featuring fresh tracks from Deep Purple, Wargasm, Sanctuary, Anthrax, Nunslaughter, and more. Plus, sit down for an exclusive 30-minute interview with Miss Militia (The Lost Girls / Voodoo Radio) as we chat music, performance and dive into a playlist of her favourite tracks.
Hit play, turn it up, and play it LOUD!
A Redditor with the username “unknownuser383” asked the question “Are new(not nu) metal bands/music as popular nowadays as opposed to back then?” As someone who got into Metal in the late 80’s and never got out of it, I had some wisdom to impart…
It’s been a challenging few weeks as you’ll know if you listened to The Wyrd Ways Rock Show, from emergency retinal surgery and the realities of recovering with limited vision to ongoing battles with depression and ADHD. Alongside the setbacks, there’s also plenty of positivity, including a rediscovered love of Iron Maiden, a look at the impressive HiBy R1 digital audio player, and cautious optimism that long-awaited ADHD medication may finally be within reach.
Emergency eye surgery, another heatwave, former members of King Diamond’s band returning as Lex Legion, giant transforming robots, songs in Welsh and Mongolian, and a chat with Heavy Metal Yoga pioneer Helen Manente. It can only be another edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show, packed with two hours of the very best new Hard Rock and Heavy Metal from around the world. Turn it up and play it loud.
The July edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show features brand new Rock and Heavy Metal from Masterplan, Kai Hansen, Sicksense and more, alongside an in-depth interview with Leeds-based Burlesque performer, alternative model and Heavy music fan Vita Bohem. Turn it up and discover your next favourite band.
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