Monthly Archives: July 2013

ARENA – Rapture

July 31, 2013

MetalMind 2013 Back into the glorious fray: a more than welcome return of old gladiators. It’s that rare occasion where you can absolutely enjoy the show without actually knowing the material – or having forgotten most of it. This British … Continue reading →

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MOUNTAIN’s Corky Laing goes operatic

July 30, 2013

Mostly known as Leslie West’s cohort in MOUNTAIN and Jack Bruce’s rhythm section partner, drummer Corky Laing might have missed the Woodstock performance yet he played on many a band’s classic songs and co-wrote many of them including the immortal “Mississippi Queen.” … Continue reading →

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Twink and Tim Blake remember Mick Farren

July 28, 2013

As reported , Mick Farren, a counterculture mover, auteur and musician passed away yesterday. DME didn’t get to interview the great man, so it seemed logical to ask people who knew him, fellow members of London’s Ladbroke Grove community, to share some memories. … Continue reading →

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JJ Cale and Mick Farren: the music’s over

July 28, 2013

Looks like death is on the loose, and in the last two days the music world has lost not one but two prime movers. One of these was JJ Cale, a hugely talented songwriter and guitarist whose economic style inspired the … Continue reading →

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URIAH HEEP’s axeman cuts through THE DOORS

July 26, 2013

Hot on the heels of THE STEVE MILLER BAND’s , Billy Sherwood, has been working on the similar project focusing on THE DOORS. Involved are the usual prog suspects such as Jordan Rudess as well as less expected veterans, including two great guitarists: … Continue reading →

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