"Likewise the Malone penned ‘Taste Of Your Love’, which adds Massimiliano Guidi on acoustic guitar as Innes switches briefly to mandolin, pales a little in comparison with the trio of Sibun compositions which follow it. The first of those three songs, ‘Jodie’, is in a Country Rock vein, although the Rolling Stones are the stated vibe, while the slow minor Blues ‘I’m So Tired Of Living’ features some trademark Sibun guitarwork and is, for me, the best song on the album. ‘Lovelight’, which Innes wrote several years ago in Mostar, Bosnia, has a more radio friendly hook, perhaps a little like some of Whitesnake’s later work." Today read our very first CD review of the decade here, Gary Smith's take on Malone Sibun's debut album 'Come Together' that is due to be released at the end of this month, plus check out our Video Of The Day of the title track.

The winners of our 8th musical category in our 2019 WRC Awards sees the Rock On The Ridge show winning 'Best Radio Show' for an amazing 6th time! In order to celebrate this achievement, today's Track Of The Day is the first Rock On The Ridge show of this decade including Diamond Head (pictured), Phil Campbell, Electric Mary, Michael Schenker, Leslie West, Wild Planes, Goodbye June, Scarlet Rebels, Whitesnake/David Coverdale, Sunday Brave, Black Whiskey, Black Rose Reception, Weapon UK, Alter Bridge, Ryders Creed, Laura Cox, Airbourne, Far Suns Fall, Last In Line, The Jailbirds, The End Machine, Slash, Gun, Blacktop Mojo and Myles Kennedy.

After its success last year, the Call of the Wild Festival returns this year over the weekend of Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. Headlining on the Friday is 2019 WRC 'Best Support' Award winner'sMassive Wagons, whilst on Saturday, it's the new Godfather of Rock ‘n’ Roll: the one and only Michael Monroe! Motörhead Beer is also a main sponsor of Call of the Wild Festival – fitting as their Road Crew Beer will be served at the event; as the festival features the special Kilmister Stage honouring Lemmy; and as Lemmy’s long-standing oppo Phil Campbell will headline Sunday night with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons!

"We're sure a lot of old timers still hanker for some of the older material - and let's face it, there is some great stuff there - but to as much as even think it out loud would feel inappropriate and disrespectful, as it would be to utter the F-word. You know; the one that ends in 'ish'. And some context.. F-bloke recorded four albums during eight years with the band ... Hogarth has spent 30 years contributing to and performing 14 albums. Whilst there is an argument that there are perhaps two Marillions, the one you can still see doesn't really need the other... its got everything it needs - the same great musicians, a rich back catalogue, and in Hogarth the blessed combination of a great (and under-rated, to be honest) singer and front-man." With just four remaining winners to be announced in our 2019 WRC Awards, that was part of our take on Marillion at The Royal Albert Hall last November, and the band, who are today's Video Of The Day, have deservedly been voted 'Best Prog' performance.

Eric Gales will embark on a 9-date UK tour this May and June following the release of his album ‘The Bookends’ via Provogue/Mascot Label Group last year, which features collaborations with B. Slade, Doyle Bramhall II and Beth Hart. Critically acclaimed British Blues Rock guitarist Danny Bryant will support the American Blues-Rock guitarist on 7 of the 9 dates, who, last year, also released his 11th studio album ‘Means of Escape’ via Jazzhaus Records. British singer-songwriter Ben Poole, who will release 'Ben Poole Trio Live ‘19', at the end of this month, will be Eric's special guest on the Leeds and Glasgow legs of Gales' tour.

Today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day is not only the first of 2020 but it's also podcast number 250! Music this week includes The Voodoo Sheiks, Tom JJ, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket, Pete Orr, The Andy Taylor Group and more.

"Duly lubricated, another cover, the Stones 'Jumpin Jack Flash' was another slam dunk for those present, Pfister subsequently enquiring "Are we having a good time?" as he counted in eins, zwai, drei, into 'Good Vibes', the penultimate track of the set and from the debut album, his question duly answered by those boppin' away down the front, with Golaz joining in the fun playing his guitar behind his back. Pfister's offer of "One more song?" was immediately snatched from his grasp as the inevitable mosh pit formed for 'Wrong Side' - the boys from Montreaux finishing off their outstanding set sounding more like Montrose!" That was part of our review of Daxx & Roxane's Camden Black Heart gig in London last October, and the guys have subsequently walked away with our 2019 WRC 'One's To Watch' award. Also check out their Video Of The Day!

DeWolff are back, returning to your stereo this winter, but this time they strip down and go compact! No drum kit, no Hammond and no guitar amps, as they present to you, their 7th 'studio' album, the 'Tascam Tapes' (Track Of The Day). Written, performed and recorded on the road for less than 50 euros, but sounding like a million bucks, it's out this coming Friday 10th January via Mascot Records. Pablo van de Poel (guitar, vocals), Luka van de Poel (drums) and Robin Piso (keys) bring you this gnarly 12 slices of deliciousness, recorded on a Tascam Porta Two, a four track cassette recorder from the 1980’s. The only equipment they used was a sampler with some rare Soul and Funk sampled drum beats loaded in by Luka, a battery powered synthesizer and a guitar, all plugged directly into the recorder!

Multi-faceted veteran German Heavy Metal trio Rage have signed to Steamhammer/SPV to release their riveting/captivating 24th new studio album, ‘Wings Of Rage’, unleashed this Friday 10th January. Formed in Spring 1983 in Herne in the industrial Ruhr region, Rage have integrated a wide range of stylistic nuances into their sound over the years, including Hard Thrash, Anthemnic Power Metal and a Symphonic Orientation incorporating orchestral elements. Following the release of ‘Wings Of Rage’ this consummate powerhouse trio will set off on a headline tour of Europe on Saturday 25th January, dropping in to the UK to bring the house down when they headline London’s Camden Underworld on Saturday 8th February.

Former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force) are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boom with Sons Of Apollo's second studio album (Track Of The Day), appropriately titled, ‘'MMXX’' (pronounced: 20/20) due to be released on Friday17th January via InsideOutMusic. It says much that the huge talent involved immediately combined with a cohesive and recognizable individual stance on their 2017 #1 debut album, 'Psychotic Symphony', and consequently the band’s headlining “MMXX World Tour” will launch on Thursday 24th January in Sacramento, and will then take them around the world, including European tour dates such as London's Islington Asembly Hall on Thursday 19th March, as well as South American dates in April.

US Progressive Metal pioneers and innovators Psychotic Waltz return with their original line-up for their highly anticipated 5th studio album and first new music in 23 years. Featuring Dan Rock – guitars and keys, Devon Graves – vocals, Ward Evans – bass, Norman Leggio – drums and Brian McAlpin – guitars, 'The God-Shaped Void', will be released on Friday 14th February. The basic tracks for their InsideOutMusic debut were recorded with engineer Ulrich Wild in the band’s hometown of San Diego, then the rest of the recordings at Studio D in Austria and finally the material was mixed/mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Fates Warning) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.

"So a bit of a different kind of reunion caps off a great night with ‘Tiger in Dress’, ‘Under My Skin’, ‘Forgot to Make Her Mine’ - to mention just a few. Melvin Brannon never ceases to amaze with the sounds he manages to produce from his bass as he funks it up! Brion James with his distinctive braids crunches out the riffs, with Dan Pred on drums keeping the beat going. Rob Daiker on keyboards insists afterwards that he really is a guitarist, but we think he does a pretty good job tickling the ivories too. Reed as ever, bounces around the stage with boundless energy and ends the night and keeps it non-binary with his girl/boy quip on ‘Come Back Baby’!" That was part of our take on Dan Reed Network's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire gig last month (Video Of The Day), and Dan and his boys have consequently carried off our 'Best Rock Performance' award in our 2019 WRC Awards.