Pure Rawk News

Pure Rawk Awards 2009 Winners

2009-02-28T10:19:00.000-08:00

The winners of the Pure Rawk Awards 2009 were announced last night at the Purple Turtle in Camden Town to a sell out crowd. Pictures to follow:

Label of the Year: Rocksector Records

EP/Single of the Year: Heaven's Basement - "Heaven's Basement"

Stunt of the Year: AD stripping at Doncaster Pride

Gig/Tour of the Year: Heaven's Basement UK December tour with Wired Desire

Pin-Up of the Year: Mina

Album of the Year: Disarm - "By Any Means Necesessary"

Axe Hero of the Year: Chris "The Lord" Harms - The Pleasures

Frontperson of the Year: Johnny Gunn - Peep Show

Band of the Year: Heaven's Basement

New Breed: Dear Superstar

New Band of the Year: Peep Show

The voting for the 2010 Awards will be open in October 09 - as will the venue for the show!

BREED 77 to tour in May

2009-01-24T04:54:00.000-08:00

Breed 77, Susperia and Illuminatus team up to play Bideford Palladium May 18, Newport TJ's 19, Bristol Academy 20, Birmingham Academy 21, London Islington Academy 22, Sheffield Corporation 23, Liverpool Academy 24, Newcastle Academy 25, Glasgow Cathouse 26, Leeds Rio's 27, Nottingham Rock City 28.

Wednesday 13's BOURBON CROW to release video

2009-01-24T04:37:00.000-08:00

Bourbon Crow will be shooting a video for “These Southern Times”, the first single from the upcoming release, Long Way To The Bottom, this weekend in N. Carolina. The cd is slated for an early summer release.

Bourbon Crow is currently confirming tour dates in support of the release:
May 8 Volume 11 Raleigh, NC
May 9 Talking Head Club At Sonar Baltimore, MD
May 10 The Haunt Yonkers, NY
May 15 Peabody’s Cleveland, OH
May 16 Reggie’s Chicago, IL
May 17 Turner Hall Quincy, IL
May 18 Pop’s Sauget, IL
May 20 Monkey Bar Huntington, WV

More dates to be announced shortly.

Long Way To The Bottom, the sophomore album, was recorded at Hooverama Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the same location Wednesday 13 has used for the past 12 years to record his WEDNESDAY 13 and FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13 releases. A total of 13 songs were recorded for the cd, but only 10 of them will be used for the LP. The recording session was videotaped and the resulting footage may be included with the finished product as a bonus.

For all current information – http://www.myspace.com/bourboncrow

(Junktion) SEVEN opens!

2009-01-15T08:18:00.000-08:00

SEVEN is the newest music venue to hit Nottingham. Its also, the previous home to JUNKTION 7.

Junktion 7. A venue, close to the heart of Pure Rawk announced that is was closing last year. It was a very sad day as the venue had a pretty good wealth of history nationally and some very memorable moments were had by us over the years in PR HQ.

However, SEVEN has been reopened in its place. It looks like it has strong promises to be just as great as J7. The new SEVEN owners comment on their website: "Our aim is to make a contribution to Nottingham's wonderful music scene by showcasing the best bands from around the UK & beyond, along with the very best talent our wild and wonderful city has to offer."

The first gig at the new, shiny SEVEN is on Friday 13th February. Playing live is Martyr Defiled. Nottingham's MD celebrate the launch of their debut EP 'Ecophagy' on Thirty Days of Night Records. The gig is free entry.

Go to http://www.sevenlive.co.uk/ for more details and to keep up-to-date with this new and exciting venue.

In a band and want to get the best start in life?

2009-01-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

Tourdates.co.uk are very excited to announce a brand new initiative for 2009, the Musicians’ Clinic, allowing upcoming Artists access to music industry leaders.

The clinic will be held monthly at Proud galleries in Camden, North London and will allow upcoming artists a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges they are facing in areas such as label negotiations and legal issues, merchandise strategy, effective PR, working with the press and sales.

In addition they will have the opportunity to have their demos critiqued by Andy Ross, former boss of Food Records,120 consecutive top 100 singles and six UK number one albums with three different artists including Blur. Andy Currently manages Bleech.

Andy Ross is joined by Leonard Lowy a solicitor specialising in the music industry, Mel Brown the MD of Impressive PR, Andy Allen CEO of Backstreet Merchandise and Richard Hodkinson Editorial Director of LondonTourdates magazine.

Leonard Lowy commented "With so much doom and gloom out there at the moment, I can't think of a better time to launch a new initiative like this. For those of us who make our living from this industry, it's great to be able to give something back. Hopefully with our combined expertise we'll be able to help steer people in the right direction."

Jarrod Robinson, CEO of Tourdates, added “Tourdates is delighted to have been asked by Leonard to run the event which will provide our artist community with access to over 100 years of collective know-how.”

Andy Allen, CEO of Backstreet Merchandise, praised the event saying "This is an excellent opportunity for artists to receive some professional advice and possibly avoid costly mistakes."

Mel Brown feels there is a wealth of great bands that really don’t know where to start - they don’t know what PR is or when the best time is to start a PR push or campaign. Getting an experienced PR on board early could make a huge difference to the overall strategy of the bands career.

The first event is on Monday 26th January 2009 with bookings being accepted on a 'first come' - 'first served' basis.

Artists can book online at www.tourdates.co.uk/musicians-clinic

Jarrod Robinson, CEO, Tourdates Limited, 0844 561 0777

UNHOLY hits London ... 31.01.09

2009-01-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

KRAK ON / UNHOLY - SCALA Kings Cross
31 - 01-09
www.myspace.com/unholylondon

CONTACT: Mick Wood : 07869 249 706 mick@monstaents.com

MONSTA ENTERTAINMENTS (Synthetic Culture / Bar Monsta) teams up with OTT Promotions for an across the board celebration of all genres of Alternative Music & Nightclub Culture.

Pooling the best DJs from every major club in London, along with the pick of unsigned live talent this eleven hour event will re-define Alternative clubbing in London, set in a stunning, 4 floor , central London venue UNHOLY will encompass Rock, Metal, Gothic, Industrial, Darkwave, EBM, Electro, 80s & Hard Dance along with live Rock & Metal performances.

Starting at 7pm with KRAK ON, a Live set from The SUPERNOVAS , LR ROCKETS (current NME faves), GIRLS CANT DANCE (residents of the ill fated Nambucca) and headlining THE KRAK (ex members of SUFFRAJETS & BABYSHAMBLES) in a run up to their proposed Camden Crawl performances.

At 10pm we open up all four floors for a mass “Alternative” club until 6am. Featured DJs from C4 Radio , Dance You Mug, Kryptorium, Slimelight, Betty Ford Clinic, Sin City, Decadance, Demolition, Total Rock, Intrepid Fox, Rocksound , Godlike, Komodo Rock, Anti Christ, Metal Hammer plus guests such as Belle, Nik Panic Frankie D, Ben Christo (Sisters Of Mercy) Nik Panic and the amazing Dreamweaver Dancers (ft ALEXE WOODS, LAVA & PRINCESS ALICE) will make this event one not to be missed.

As if that was not enough - at 11.45 in the Live room London’s Monsters Of Rock KING LIZARD hit the stage , with support from explosive new outfit GREEN RIVER PROJECT (ft Mick Priestley of Nothin’ To Lose).

With the sad closure of many central London venues - UNHOLY hopes to keep the spirit alive. The venuewill remain open until 6am (bars close 5.30am) with doors closing at 4.30am.

Selected drinks are priced at £2.90, buses & trains are frequent and operate a 24 hour service. Parking & cash points within walking distance.
KRAK ON / UNHOLY.
SCALA Kings Cross 31 - 01 - 09

Doors: 7pm (Krak On)/ 10pm (UNHOLY) until 6am (last admission 4.30am)

ADMISSION £5 with flyer before 11.30 / £5 with stamped flyer all night (stamps available from INTREPID FOX, BIG RED or HOBGOBLIN CAMDEN) . £7 OTHERWISE. STRICT 18+www.myspace.com/unholylondon

Lee Wray on Nix's "Breakfast Bomb" tomorrow

2009-01-07T14:28:00.001-08:00

The very lovely Lee Wray (Zen Motel/CJ and the Satellites) will be joining me from 10.30 til 12 tomorrow on the "Breakfast Bomb". Email your requests, questions, banter and fruitcakes to - studio@totalrock.com.
Remember ... 9am-12pm tomorrow!

Rollin' Thunder on the hunt for a new drummer - are you the one?

2009-01-07T14:27:00.001-08:00

Rollin' Thunder are looking for a new skin pounder after the departure of their former drummer, Ste. Based near Manchester, they're a favourite on the classic metal and glam circuit.

Rollin Thunder are a five piece stadium rock band that formed 4 years ago. Since then they have found themselves sharing the stage with great acts such as vein, Tigertailz and more recently finishing there first UK tour with the band that influenced Metallica, Diamond Head! These guys have been described by many as one of the best bands to come out of the UK since the likes of Black Sabbath and Def lep. With the stage set for them in the future there shows just get bigger everytime as do the crowds. High energy, fist raising, stadium rock anthems that you just cant help but to sing along to.

A statement released by the band is as follows ...

"We would firstly like to say a big sorry to all our fans due to recent issues surrounding the band, and a bigger thanks to all thats kept in contact and for all your concerns. due to issues, we havent been around on myspace much but that will change from now on.

As you may be aware last year we lost our drummer due to personal reasons, and as we head into a new year we're on the prowl for the next great drummer to join us for a journey of rock n roll ... so if you're willing to give blood, sweat and tears and have a high level of commitment then drop us a line via myspace."

You heard them - go to www.myspace.com/rollinthunder22

DISARM strip down for the Pure Rawk Awards

2008-11-24T14:58:00.000-08:00

Mexborough dirt-dealers, Disarm will be stripping it down for the Pure Rawk Awards 09 by playing an acoustic set.

Last years 'New Breed Award' winners have really shown the critics their worth by grabbing top notch reviews across the board for their debut album, "By Any Means Necessary".

This won't be the first time that their raw, rampant music has had a lighter treatment. Prior to last years awards, the band had not done any live acoustic material - and an 'impromptu' live performance on "The HellDrive" with Twang on Total Rock Radio showed a different side to the band. Earlier this year, along with some special guests they performed an acoustic set at The Civic in their home town for their album release party.

Pure Rawk has been told to expect possibly some special guests and some familiar tunes not in the Disarm collection.

Disarm join Evil:Scarecrow as two of the four live acts for the awards night at the Purple Turtle in Camden on the 27th February 2009. You can vote online at www.purerawk.co.uk/awards and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at www.wegottickets.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk .

EVIL: SCARECROW to play the 09 Pure Rawk Awards

2008-10-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

Evil: Scarecrow are the first band confirmed to play the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. Described lovingly as "the scariest thing to come out of Nottingham since Torvill and Dean", Evil: Scarecrow have been creating some waves this year.

Taking influence from Cradle Of Filth, Slayer and Europe, their "Blue Peter Metal" may seem a bit different than what Pure Rawk readers and gig goers are used to. However, we feel they firmly fit the criteria for a Pure Rawk band. They're far from carbon copies of anything around at the moment and if you don't fall in love with their "Iron Maiden meets Black Metal meets stickyback plastic performances" then there is certainly some rigamortis setting in.

Evil: Scarecrow opened the main stage of Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2008 after winning an Unsigned competition voted for by fans earlier this year. Their previous two releases "Crowcifiction" and "Hell Dog" have received nothing but brilliant press from the big wigs of rock n' metal journalism.

Whether you're into black metal or rock n' roll, Evil: Scarecrow will grab your attention with their dramatic stage show ... four note solos, robot dances and the 'Hell Dog'. Their trademark track 'Robototron' features on the Pure Rawk "Unleashed and Loaded Vol 3." CD which is available from www.purerawk.co.uk/shop.

Evil: Scarecrow will be one of 4 acts to appear on the night for the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. The awards will be at the Purple Turtle in Camden on Friday 27 February 2009. You can vote online at www.purerawk.co.uk/awards and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at http://www.wegottickets.com/ and http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/.

Pure Rawk 2009 voting open now!

2008-10-26T18:33:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don’t know about the Pure Rawk Awards, they have been described by BND Music Co as “fast becoming the "underground" rock barometer in the UK" – we’re asking you once again to help change history and get great up and coming, new and underground bands the notice they deserve!

What are the categories? These are the following categories: Band of the Year, New Band of the Year, Frontperson of the Year, Axe Hero of the Year, EP/Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Gig/Tour/Event of the Year, Stunt of the Year, Label of the Year and also New Breed Award. If you are interested in sponsoring any of these awards, please email Nix at purerawk@rock.com and you’ll be provided with an info pack.

We’ve included a new one this year as we’ve had some very lovely ladies adorning our posters. “Pin-Up” of the year will be open for voting in the second phase of voting. The New Breed Award is only open to those who have contributed to Pure Rawk over the past 12 months.

So, what about the awards ceremony? They will be held in Camden on Friday 27th February 2009. We’ll have 3 bands and a blinding acoustic set for your pleasure plus prizes and give-aways on the night. Check on the website for more information, but we’ll be offering up the first few tickets for a tiny 50p! This also includes the after show party!

Where can I vote?

GUN will be headlining 2 exclusive one off shows with Classic Rock Magazine

2008-10-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

After a year that has seen legendary Scottish Rock band GUN not only
reform with new vocalist Toby Jepson (ex – Little Angels) but return to
stages around the UK including an appearance on the main stage at this year’s
T In The Park festival alongside the launch event for Rock Radio in Manchester,
it is with great pleasure that GUN announce further shows.

GUN will be headlining 2 exclusive one off shows in December. They will be the first in a prestigious series of shows presented in association with Classic Rock magazine and the Academy Group featuring classic rock acts performing their classic albums.

They will be the only time GUN will play the first album, ‘Taking on the world’ in its entirety, from start to finish.

18th DEC – SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE

20th DEC – GLASGOW ACADEMY

Toby had this to say:

‘’It is with immense pleasure that we have accepted these shows,
the invitation was incredible and how could we resist? It has been a fun year
for the band what with taking the first tentative steps in January at the Rock
Radio birthday bash and T In The Park this summer, so this is a great way to
finish off the start of the beginning if you like! We are all stunned by the
interest the band has gathered along the way and feel blessed with the situation…we
certainly are not taking it for granted and plan to have a great time doing
these very special gigs… we feel like a new band now, having done half
a dozen gigs this year and we believe we can emerge next year with great new
music and hungry for success again…I can’t see any reason why Gun
cannot reach the heights it did before…bring it on…!’’

Hard Rock Riff Lords, Fury UK to play Bloodstock

2008-08-02T05:25:00.000-07:00

Hard rock / metal band Fury UK have been confirmed to play the Bloodstock Open Air Metal festival 2008 on Saturday 16th August, at Catton Hall, Derby, on the Lava Stage. This will be the band's Bloodstock debut & is a thrill not least due to the international artists also playing the event such as Nightwish, Opeth, Iced Earth, Evile & many more.

The festival, which is justifiably right at the top of the gig calendar, takes place over 3 days in-all on 15th, 16th & 17th August.

This year has seen things really take off for Fury UK, following the release of their "Salvation" EP. Clive Leighton, Head of Marketing for Bloodstock Festival says "Bands like Fury UK are exactly what we want at Bloodstock, representing the real future of hard rock & metal for many years to come".

Fury UK join an increasing list of Pure Rawk favourites such as Obsessive Compulsive, Evil Scarecrow and Heaven's Basement.

www.bloodstock.uk.com for full details about the festival.

"Pin-Up" Award added to the Pure Rawk Awards!

2008-07-06T08:35:00.000-07:00

As you will know, the Pure Rawk Awards that now take place every year in February. The 2008 Awards were great. Great bands, good entertainment, suprises and prizes. This next year will be even better than the last one.

And to prove that, we're establishing the "Pure Rawk Pin-Up" of the year award! It will be open to all of the ladies who have been Pin-Ups this year.

Voting will open for the new awards on October 27th 2008 and will close January 12th 2009.

Nearer the time we will release the links to get voting, but in the meantime - we'd love to hear some ideas for the next awards! Whether they are fun and games, prizes or a theme for the next awards - drop us a line at purerawk@rock.com.

The Exposed, "Expose" themselves

2008-07-06T08:23:00.000-07:00

Its a romantic dream. Busking to passers by in the street in the hope someone drops you a few coins or asks you where to get your CD. The Portsmouth punk outfit, "The Exposed" are doing just that outside major venues playing host to large acts. And why the hell not?

Catch them outside the following places for a special acoustic show:

7 Jul 2008
19:00
Electric Ballroom "Unplugged outside BFS"
London
8 Jul 2008
19:00
Carling Academy "Unplugged Outside BFS"
Oxford
9 Jul 2008
19:00
Engine Shed "Unplugged outside BFS"
Lincoln
10 Jul 2008
19:00
Carling Academy "Unplugged Outside BFS"
Bristol
20 Jul 2008
19:00
The Forum "Unplugged outside Lagwagon"
London
7 Aug 2008
18:00
Wintergardens Blackpool - 2008 Rebellion Festival
Blackpool UK
23 Aug 2008
15:00
Gosport w/ UK Subs
Gosport UK
23 Sep 2008
17:00
Academy "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Birmingham
24 Sep 2008
19:00
Academy "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Bristol
25 Sep 2008
19:00
LA 2 (meanfiddler) Unplugged outside Millencolin
London
26 Sep 2008
19:00
Wedgewood Rooms "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Portsmouth
27 Sep 2008
19:00
Rockcity "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Nottingham
28 Sep 2008
19:00
Academy 3 "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Manchester
29 Sep 2008
19:00
Garage "Unplugged outside Millencolin"
Glasgow

For more information, go to www.myspace.com/theexposed

Win tickets to SIGN's London show plus goodies!

2008-05-26T10:19:00.000-07:00

WIN SIGN TICKETS plus goodies!

Sign are rocking into London in less than a weeks time and PURE
RAWK is giving you the chance to win TWO TICKETS to Sign's London Bar Monsta
show on the 1st June.

All you have to do is answer the simple question below to be
in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

1st Prize - TWO tickets to the London Bar Monsta show in Camden,
a copy of "Thank Good for Silence" and "The Hope", a Sign
T-shirt and a Pure Rawk II CD.

4 runners up will win a Pure Rawk "Unleashed and Loaded
II" CD.

Closing date for entries is Friday 30th May! Buy tickets for
Sign + Patchwork Grace + Honeykill on 1st June from http://www.wegottickets.com/

ENTER
HERE!

Note: The Bar Monsta show is an 18+ show and ID will be required
to claim the ticket side of the prize.

Be in THE PLEASURES brand new video

2008-05-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

Do YOU wanna be in the next THE PLEASURES video?

After "Freedom" we have picked the metal disco stomper "Voyeur" to be the next video, and we need YOUR help! Lyrically "Voyeur" is about sex and passion in its purest form. It's not just about getting rid of ones clothes, it's about getting rid of all inhibitions and letting go. And obviously it's about watching it!So the perfect way to capture the essence of the song is to use the most voyeuristic medium, the internet, and it's most voyeuristic accessory, the webcam.

Thus presenting you as the viewer AND the star at the same time. How does it work? Download "Voyeur" from our MySpace profile. Use your webcam or any other video cam (just position it like a webcam near your PC monitor), turn up the stereo and record yourself in front of your PC with YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION of "Voyeur"! It doesn't matter if you do it alone, with a friend, in a group, as a simple mini playback show, dressed like THE PLEASURES, with an imaginary guitar, in a tranny costume, with grandpa's sausage dog or in grandma's undies... Fantasy has no limits, so give your imagination full scope!

We can always censor anything too illicit afterwards!We ourselves and many other musicians and friends will be in the video too. We are not afraid to play good roles in this dirty story!Some things you need to be aware of:

-The cam must have a fixed position, like on a tripod, it must not move! That's the only way of getting the desired static webcam view!

-If you are under 18 years old, please act appropriately. Nothing too erotic or we might get in trouble!

-Video clips that you upload on Youtube.com or the like, will not be used in the video!-Please send the finished videos by post to the adress below or tell us via MySpace

-Mail where we can download it. For example, a good public server for uploads is MegaUpload.com.

-To protect us from being sued by you for millions, because you are part of our video, please sign this STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT, otherwise we cannot use your material!

Send the signed document to:Fax:+49-40-664209

Post:THE PLEASURES c/o Krogmann Zikadenweg 21 F22043 Hamburg Germany

You can also scan the signed document and send it totp(at)studio777(dot)de-

And now: TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE A PART OF IT TOO! THE MORE THE MERRIER! Need some inspiration? Here are the lyrics:

THE PLEASURES -

"Voyeur"

Get ready to take off your dress

Get ready to get soaked and wet

Get ready to take off your skirt

Get ready to do it girl on girl

Get ready to take off your belt

Get ready to please yourself

Get ready to take off your pants

Get ready to use your hands

Get ready to take off

If you don't go fuck off

Get ready to take off now

Get ready to take off

If you don't go fuck off

Get ready to take off your dress

And leave me back in a mess

Get ready to take off your heels

And let me feel what you feel

Get ready to show some pink

Before you catch a wink

Get ready to take off your stockings

While the stereo is rocking

Get ready to take off your bra

And let's go to far

Trash-Stock 2008 line up announced!

2008-05-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

RIOT PROMOTIONS proudly presents ...

*** TRASH-STOCK 2008 ***

Raw / Wired / Feral / Electric / Rock'n'Roll

Trash-Stock 2008 is a 14 + show

JUNKTION7 - NOTTINGHAM

SATURDAY 9th AUGUST

Robin Black ... The legendary Canadian rock'n'roll heroes return to the UK for the first time in over two years for a full tour culminating in a headline show at Trash-Stock 2008

The Glitterati ... Kerrang! calls them "a stadium rock band done garage style." NME proclaimed them "brash and brilliant." The Sunday Times said they carry the swagger of Thin Lizzy and the glamour of Ziggy-era Bowie.

Patchwork Grace ... sleazy trashy quirky fucked up stage show peepshow freakshow porno suicide hotline teenage sex wannabe pink fucking liars

The Pleasures ... The Rebirth of Glamrock - The Pleasures are a five-piece glamrock band from Hamburg, Germany, born of a love for all things outrageous and gender-transcending.

The Erotics ... All the way from Albany, New York The Erotics address the burning issues of the rock life: loose women, addiction, dirty underage sluts, teenage drag queens, and other matters far too unseemly for the mind to ponder

Zen Motel ... Sleazy, unstoppable, low slung garage rock anthems

Disarm ... Foul, deviant tramps playing loud & heavy sleazy rock ‘n’ roll

Plastic Toys ... NIN fuzzy guitars and synths mixed with the glam of T-Rex and the catchy hooks of Garbage

Honeykill ... Heavy, noisy, groove laden rock n' roll

diP ... Fat Boy Rock'n'Roll - OYAH!

DOORS

DJs in Bar7 from 12pm
Junktion7 will open doors at 4pm

First band onstage 4.15pm
Both Bar7 and Junktion7 will be open until 2am

TICKETS
This year's tickets cost just £10 advance or £12 on the door.

Tickets are available in advance from :
ONLINE : http://www.wegottickets.com/
IN CASH : Junktion7

Press & Industry are asked to contact info@theriot.org.uk for all enquiries.

Robin Black UK tour dates announced

2008-05-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

After two years, Robin Black and his band of reprobates will be back in the UK. The Canadian has been working on new material as well as making appearances on Canadian TV and even being the star of reality TV show, Cage Fighter.

The full tour dates shape up as follows:

July 31 - Rockers, Glasgow
August 1 - Yardbirds, Grimsby

August 2 - Gasworks Bar, Bradford

August 3 - Little Civic, Wolverhampton

August 4 - The Vic Inn, Derby

August 5 - Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff

August 6 - The Dome, London (PURE RAWK GIG)

August 7 - The Brief, Croydon (PURE RAWK GIG)

August 8 - Civic Hall, Mexborough

August 9 - Junktion 7, Nottingham *Trash Stock 2008* with The Glitterati, The Erotics, Zen Motel, Disarm, Plastic Toys, Honeykill and DIP

For more information go to www.myspace.com/robinblackrocks or check for tickets on http://www.wegottickets.com/

Glitter*Tripp brings more glam and sleaze rock to Croydon

2008-04-02T13:19:00.000-07:00

Pure Rawk's good friends, Glitter*Tripp will be rocking Croydon for their next night at the Brief on the 19th of April.

They've managed to grab acts from all over the country as well as Sweden in support band 'Danger'. Other bands on the bill are Disarm, Pistol Kixx and Wild Youth. Go to www.myspace.com/glittertripp for more information.

Paradise City kicks into the next gear with Gypsy Pistoleros and Jack Viper April 9th

2008-04-02T07:04:00.001-07:00

'Take me down to the Paradise City' may be a line heard a fair few times but 'Paradise City' does indeed exist in the heart of Soho at Madame Jo Jo's.

Madame Jo Jo’s in the dark heart of Soho was the new location for the billed ‘Ultimate Hedonistic Rock Event’. This is no dark and dingy venue, far from it. Inside Jo Jo’s it is a throwback to a bygone era of glamour, with crimson velvet banquette seating and gilded art-deco balustrades. Madame Jo Jo’s stylishly retro interiors lend itself to the set of a Mötley Crüe Video or a LA Sunset Strip club of the decadent 80’s exactly what the organisers set out to achieve.

A message from the man at the helm of Paradise City, Perry Stevens:

PARADISE CITY Present: GRINDHOUSE DOUBLE BILL
GYPSY PISTOLEROS/JACK VIPER + INSANE MODEL POSSE + ROCK DJ’S @ MADAME JOJO’S 8.00PM – 3.00AM

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2008 MADAME JOJO’S 8-10 BREWER ST. LONDON W1F.

Hola! April’s Paradise City sees a Grind-House double bill we’re really stoked about promoting. We’re talking Dusk ‘til Dawn with fewer vampires and more guitars pitted against Long Good Friday with less dodgy fackin’ accents… or maybe not! When I say I like these two bands I mean I fucking love these two bands. This is the real deal! Dirty, sleazy rock n roll just as it should be… and then some!

If you live and die London, Jack Viper write the soundtrack to your life. You can smell the filth through their lyrics, feel the pounding of its dark heart in their rhythm section and the cut and thrust of the night in their insane riffs.

I’ve spent a lot of time in South America and when I first heard Gypsy Pistoleros it took me right back to those hot, sweaty back street rock bars and crazy chicas of Mexico, Venezuela, Bolivia and Peru. Then I found out they are from the UK. Fuckin’ A!

Crazy chicas! Speak of the devil! Our resident Insane Model Posse will as always, deliver their exclusive stage show packed with in-your-face kick-ass attitude.

So get ready to get loco in Soho on Wednesday 9 April @ Madame Jojo’s. Paradise City – Second Wednesday on the month, every month.

Ex Tigertailz Hero joins Gypsy Pistoleros

2008-03-25T16:56:00.000-07:00

U.S born, Ace Finchum (ex Tigertailz) has joined the Gypsy Pistoleros.

Finchum was a member of the Welsh glam legends Tigertailz, both with original singer Steevi Jaimz and continuing with the band following Jaimz's departure and the recruiting of Kim Hooker, playing on both Young and Crazy and the classic Berzerk albums.

Finchum was also part of Jaimz's reuninted incarnation of the band which last year lost the rights to tour under the Tigertailz name. Shortly afterwards it was announced that he had left the now renamed Steevi Jaimz Band.

The Pistoleros have also just signed to Blastzone Entertainment who will handle all things Gypsy Pistoleros in the US.

Releasing "Para Siempre" the new CD (Out now in Europe & Scandinavia through Bad Reputation) in the U.S in July, through Nightmare Records & Distribution, KOCH USA and Canada. A limited edition 500 Albums will be pressed & released on Red Vinyl !

Gypsy Pistoleros will also be doing a US tour from late June till Aug 9th 2008. Including Rocklahoma 2008 on July 11th headlining the Tri-label stage to promote their album. Further bookings will be handled through Ugly But Proud out of Detroit, MI.

They also begin servicing radio with the first single from Gypsy Pistoleros "Para Siempre" album, which is "Livin La Vida Loca".

Blastzone Entertainment Group and Gypsy Pistoleros will have list of stations serviced with "Livin La Vida Loca" very soon. Gypsy Pistoleros will also be doing a video of "Livin La Vida Loca" at Rocklahoma 2008 to service to video channels all over the world. If you want to be part of the video make sure you are at Rocklahoma 2008 to see Gypsy Pistoleros live.

Blastzone Entertainment Group and Gypsy Pistoleros have more major news to come so keep checking both Myspaces at www.myspace.com/gypsypistoleros and www.myspace.com/blastzoneentgroup.

THE PLEASURES - Skull Hammer - filmed live @ Junktion 7!

2008-03-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

We snapped the very glorious Pleasures on Saturday! Subscribe to the channel on YouTube today for more music vids and maybe even a slice of ... Pure Rawk TV soon!

Wanted: Bands for Pure Rawk's 3rd CD!

2008-03-13T05:49:00.000-07:00

What is it? - Its a CD featuring some of the best rock, glam and punk talent around at the moment.

Pure Rawk did one before? - Correct. Actually, Pure Rawk did TWO. The first one was a freebie to a lot of festival go-ers (Download and Monsters of Rock) in the summer of 2006 and featured bands like Teenage Casket Company, Jack Viper and New Generation Superstars. The second one, "Unleashed and Loaded II", was in association with the Royal Marsden Cancer Trust ...

Pure Rawk Unleashed and Loaded Vol II out now! Buy from here (£3 inc p&p)

Featuring: Zen Motel, Red Light Rippers, Robin Black, Killola, Plastic Toys, New Generation Superstars, Crystal Kicks, Kitty Hudson, Drugdealer Cheerleader, Jack Viper, Disarm, Teenage Casket Company, Vytl Syne, Rollin Thunder, Nothin To Lose, Silverjet, Sweet Seduction, Patchwork Grace, Puredecay, Vamps and Gypsies.

"A most welcome release from the good people over at the 'Pure Rawk' website. This 20-track compilation is a good showcase of many of the movers and shakers in the burgeoning Brit glam scene (plus a couple of overseas inclusions) ... happy to say there's plenty to recommend ... All in all there's hardly a bad tune on here and it serves as a good overview of a scene that's growing nicely. Here's hoping for a Volume 3 some time soon" - Bubblegum Slut (Issue 26)

"Rock is kept alive by organisations such as Pure Rawk gathering music like this and letting us have it, so hats off to them. This is a great mix of tunes." - Komodo Rock

Corr! - indeed, we were incredibly flattered by what the critics said. It also reached NUMBER ONE in the Fading Ways Compilation chart! The 'Unleashed and Loaded' brand has helped so many bands over the past couple of years, Pure Rawk is doing it again.

I'm in a band, I'd like to go on it ... what do I do? - Ideally, we're looking for unsigned/independent bands that hasn't been on the previous ones, but if this particularly grabs your interest and you're neither of those three - lets sort something out! Send a message to the Pure Rawk MySpace or email purerawk@rock.com with links to your work and we'll see what we can sort out. Poor quality recordings or live recordings will be 'filed' in the correct manner.

What are you not looking for? - Progressive epics, your version of 'November Rain' (come on, its a 18-20 track CD!), screamo, emo, out-and-out metal ... use your brain, what would we cover on Pure Rawk?

When will it be available? - a little while off yet, we're having a CD release party in August featuring some of the bands on the CD! A right old knees up in London, UK! It'll be available on hard copy and from Pure Rawk as a digital download itself.

Does this band look familiar? Heaven's Basement

2008-02-26T14:14:00.000-08:00

A certain band has risen from the ashes to turn up in the form of Heaven's Basement.

Fans of Roadstar (previously Hurricane Party) will be very familiar with the musical talents of Heaven's Basement.

Their MySpace comments; 'Born from the five corners of the UK with one soul ambition between them; to reach the summit of their potential and to be regarded alongside the bands that inspired them. Heaven's Basement are about evolution, growth and reaching new heights. Defiance, risk taking, and self-challenge are their hallmarks.

"We're all about big, energetic, statements of intent", says frontman Richie. "We're the band that will make you fall in love with Rock n' Roll all over again".'

Check out www.myspace.com/heavensbasementofficial or www.heavensbasement.com for more information, music and tour date announcements.

'Sweet Seduction' call it a day

2008-02-26T13:58:00.001-08:00

As previously reported, Sweet Seduction were going to be rebranding themselves to reflect the change in their sound over the past few months but they've decided to call it a day.

Drummer Randii comments "it's been good, bad and ugly and commitment differences won in the end. We were to repackage the band as new under a different name, but to start all over again it seemed stupid for the same band members with different priorities to do that together. We will all be back in different bands eventually no doubt."

Check www.myspace.com/sweetseductionmusic in the future to check what individual band members are up to.

Warrior Soul Live album release plus Dudley and London show

2008-02-19T06:28:00.000-08:00

Warrior Soul are to release a live album after their short UK tour last October. The live album takes in most of the Junktion 7 in Nottingham set and the Purple Turtle in London set.

The Warrior Soul line up seems to have become very continental over the past year but still fronted by Kory Clarke. Janne Jarvis from Hate Gallery now joins the band on bass duties as well as Johnny H (guitar), Rille Lundell (guitar), and Rob 'Stevo' Stephenson (Drums).

Warrior Soul will be playing two shows. One being at JBs in Dudley on 13th April and the other being a London show on the 14th April at the Camden Underworld in support of the live album and will be exclusively playing the whole of their 'Last Decade, Dead Century' album on the night.

The band are joined by special guest support "The Stoned" from New York.

For more information on tickets go to www.myspace.com/warriorsoulinfo or http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/

"Check This" - Imperial Vipers unleash new single choice

2008-02-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Hard rock outfit, Imperial Vipers have released the name of their brand new single. The track "Check This" was chosen by Imperial Vipers fans on the bands official MySpace.

The band comment "thanks to everyone who got involved and voted for their favourite. We were overwhelmed by your response and hope you're happy with the single choice. We'll be rewarding you all over the next few weeks so keep an eye on our (MySpace) profile."

They've been working on brand new tracks since last summer and new material seems to be sparking the attention of the national press as well extremely welcome news for their hardcore fan base.

A video will be following this single announcement shortly. Check out www.myspace.com/imperialvipers for more information.

Logan release a track for free download

2008-02-18T12:09:00.000-08:00

Scottish rockers, Logan have released their track "When I Get Down" for free Download.

"Because of the popularity of "When I Get Down" we have decided that to give something back to all of you we would make it available for download from the myspace page for a limited period of time" said the band in a statement on their official MySpace.

Logan have previously shared the stage with Diamond head, Hinder and Alter Bridge are using the download to help promote their new single "Somewhere" which is out on 25th February.

Logan are on tour in July and also at the Cardiff Barfly this weekend. Catch them at the following venues.

23 Feb 2008
Cardiff Barfly

12 Jul 2008
Oxford Academy 2

13 Jul 2008
Birmingham Bar Academy

14 Jul 2008
Bristol Academy 2

15 Jul 2008
Islington Bar Academy
London

17 Jul 2008

Sheffield Boardwalk

18 Jul 2008
Glasgow Cathouse

19 Jul 2008
Liverpool Academy 2

20 Jul 2008
Newcastle Academy 2

Go to www.myspace.com/loganmusic for more information.

Radio Dead Ones to release debut album

2008-02-17T06:19:00.000-08:00

German punkers, the Radio Dead Ones are to release their self titled album via via BAD DOG Records on March 28th.

Radio Dead Ones toured with The Loyalties in November of 2007 to coincide with a split single release with the London trash-punkers.

They will be touring their album starting from next week so wherever you are - Germany or UK, catch them on the road.

w/ THE FORGOTTEN
24.02. Berlin – Punk & Disorderly
25.02. CZ-Prague – Klub 007 Strahov
26.02. Stuttgart – Keller Club
27.02. B-Aarschot – JC De Klinker
28.02. L-Luxembourg - Youz Club
29.02. B-Messancy - Rider's Park
01.03. B-Mons - Cafe Le Bailly
02.03. NL-Hengelo – Innocent
04.03. A-Wien – Arena
05.03. Adorf – The Rock
06.03. Weinheim – Café Central
07.03. CH-Solothurn – Kopfmehl
08.03. Bochum – Zwischenfall

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE TOUR 2008
20.03. Frankfurt – Batschkapp
21.03. Berlin – SO 36
22.03. Chemnitz – Tahlshok
23.03. CZ-Praha – Futurum
24.03. München – Backstage
25.03. A-Wien – Arena
26.03. Lindau – Club Vauderville
27.03. Hannover – TBA
28.03. NL-Rotterdam - Waterfront
29.03. Bochum – Matrix
30.03. B-Antwerpen – Hof ter Lo
31.03. L-Esch Sur Alzette – Kulturfabrik
01.04. Stuttgart – Wagenhalle
02.04. CH-Luzern - Schüür
03.04. I-Milano - Music Drome
04.04. F-Tulle - Des Lendemains qui Chantent
05.04. E-Barcelona – Sala Salmandra
06.04. E-Madrid – Sala Live
07.04. P-Lisboa – Cine Teatro Du Corroios
08.04. E-Durango – Plateruena
09.04. F-Nantes – t.b.a.
11.04. NL-Amersfoort - De Kelder
12.04. UK-Sheffield – City Invasion @ Plug
13.04. UK-London – City Invasion @ Islington Academy

Gypsy Pistoleros to rock the next Wildside

2008-02-17T06:11:00.000-08:00

Flamenco Sleaze rockers, the Gypsy Pistoleros are to headline the next Wildside club night in Nottingham.

Gyspy Pisoleros have recorded their debut album 'Para Siempre' that the band claim is"the greatest Flamenco Glam Sleaze Rock n Roll Punk album ever" produced by the legend that is Joe Gibb (Catatonia, Jaynes Addiction, Madonna, The Cure, Robbie Williams, Funeral for a Friend).

Also on the bill are Kerrang! unsigned live winners, Knock Out Kaine and the Skeleton Crew from Nottingham.

Wildside it at Junktion 7 on Saturday 1st March and is £6 bands and clubnight or £3 for the club night from 11PM. Check out www.wildside-net.com for more information.

Rock of Ages Festival Line up announced

2008-02-17T05:55:00.000-08:00

The Rock of Ages Festival line up for 2008 has been announced. Click posters below for more details and go to www.myspace.com/rockofagesfest for more details.

Sweet Seduction no more?

2008-02-17T05:38:00.001-08:00

Birmingham rockers Sweet Seduction are to change their name.

It seems this change has been come about through the evolution of their sound. A statement on their official MySpace comments "We are naturally going heavier which will require a name change ... see ya on the other side of the wave ... maybe. All venues we're playing for feel free to list is as Sweet Seduction."

The band were previously called The Wild Roses but changed a few years ago. Drummer, Randii spoke to us in 2006 regarding their first name and said that "too many G’n’R comparisons, some people saw the name and thought we were a tribute to them and back then the comparisons were negative."

Sweet Seduction have in the past had support slots with Wednesday 13, Dogs d’Amour, The Sweet, Vain, Tigertailz, Viking Skull, Electric Eel Shock, Shameless (Pretty Boy Floyd /Tuff), Faster Pussycat, Roadstar (Hurricane Party), Winnebago Deal, Tokyo Dragons, the*Ga*Ga*s among others. As well as playing major festivals with the Scorpions, Michael Schenker Group, Terrorvision, the Almighty, Therapy?, the Levellers, GMT, the Datsuns, Skindred, Pitchshifter, The Glitterati and the Answer.

Keep a check on www.myspace.com/sweetsedution music for developments.

The first ever Pure Rawk tour announced - "Dirty Weekend"

2008-02-09T07:08:00.000-08:00

We're hitting the road with two of our favourite bands. The first ever Pure Rawk mini tour will be between the 15-18th May and take in the North, Midlands and the South.

The two rockers to embark on what is being called the "Dirty Weekend" tour will be Zen Motel and Dead IDentities. Both incredibly hard working, very kick arse bands and its an absolute pleasure to be kidnapping them for a few days.

More information plus dates in the next few days.

Pure Rawk Awards winners!

2008-02-09T06:49:00.001-08:00

Last night was insane. What a good turnout at the Marquee. The winners of this years 'coveted' Pure Rawk Awards are ...

Band of the Year
Kitty Hudson

New Band of the Year
Sign

New Breed Award
Disarm

EP/Single of the Year
Patchwork Grace - "Soap"

Album of the Year
Patchwork Grace - "Milk Teeth"

Stunt of the Year
Disarm going through 13 drummers before a major tour

Frontperson of the Year
Riche Hudson - Kitty Hudson

Label of the Year
Trashpit

Gig/Tour of the year
Trashstock Tour (Riot Promotions)

Axe Hero of the Year
Crip -Patchwork Grace

Check back later for pictures. Talk about it in the forum! http://purerawk.myforum.me.uk/

Pure Rawk Awards - get a glimpse of the trophies!

2008-01-13T12:27:00.000-08:00

Corr, behold - this is what the Pure Rawk Awards look like!

Fancy giving one to your favourite band?

VOTE NOW!

Who do you want to pick up this years awards? Only you can decide!
Enter now to stand a chance of winning some Pure Rawk goodies plus tickets to the show!

New pictures up - Patchwork Grace, Kitty Hudson, New Generation Superstars, Zen Motel - Mexborough Civic (Fri 11/01)

2008-01-13T08:16:00.000-08:00

Theres some new pictures up in the gallery from the Patchwork Grace, Kitty Hudson, New Generation Superstars and Zen Motel gig on Friday - check them out now!

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/nixmusicimages/Sophies%20Birthday%20Bonanza/

Nix on Total Rock Radio!

2008-01-09T13:59:00.000-08:00

Pure Rawk Editor/owner of Pure Rawk Promotions, Nix is going to be going on Total Rock's "Wreckfast with Chloe" show on Thursday 31st Jan at 11AM.

She'll be picking some tunes and talking about the very exciting goings on with the Pure Rawk 08 Awards! Including all the nominations and who could be winning what - so tune in and rock out.

WANTED - Singer for North London hard rock band!

2007-12-30T13:24:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY 13-STYLE SINGER NEEDED!

For North-London based band with endless contacts and PR in place. Album recorded, tours already done and more waiting! Band have appeared in many major magazines/radio stations and on TV. Great opportunity for the right applicant, hopefully aged 20-24, with great attitude, great style and great voice!

Call 07971198901 for more details. No timewasters - must be prepared to do anything to make it!

Awards Nominations Announced!

2007-12-28T12:09:00.000-08:00

Here are the nominations:

Band of the year
Dead IDentities
Disarm
King Lizard
Kitty Hudson
Patchwork Grace
Teenage Casket Company

Best New Band
Dead IDentities
Disarm
Patchwork Grace
The Pleasures
Sign
Zico Chain

Axe Hero of the year
Crip (Patchwork Grace)
Jamie Beatson (Disarm)
Niro Knox (King Lizard)
Steve Paris (LiVid)
Rachel Toxic (The Erotics)
Toby Retallick (Dead IDentities)

Frontman/woman of the year
Brad (Disarm)
Dancette Pleasure (The Pleasures)
Flash (King Lizard)
Richie Hudson (Kitty Hudson)
Tori Trash (Patchwork Grace)
Lee Wray (Zen Motel)

Album of the year
Dead IDentities - "Music for the Waiting Room"
The Erotics - "30 Seconds Over You"
New Generation Superstars - "Crash Course ... In Rock n' Roll"
Patchwork Grace - "Milk Teeth"
Zen Motel - "Stations of the Dead"

EP/single of the year
Godsized - "Fight and Survive" (sing)
Jack Viper - "Devil May Care" (sing)
Patchwork Grace - "Soap" (sing)
Plastic Toys - "Let Me Feel The Love" (sing)
The Pleasures - "Some Like It Rock" (EP)

Gig/event/tour of the year
Disarm/Kitty Hudson tour - whole UK, Sept/Oct 07
King Lizard - Underworld, Camden 18/08/07
Skid Row/Sign tour, whole UK - Nov 07
Trash-Stock tour (w/Patchwork Grace, Zen Motel & Disarm: March/April 07, whole of UK)
Warrior Soul - Purple Turtle, Camden 22/10/07

Stunt of the year
Disarm going through 13 drummers before a major tour
Pooball
Sign's headline tour (for leaked stories and adventures)
LiViD 'bus up a mountain' at the Aeon Festival
Teenage Casket Company having 3 line-ups on one tour and still surviving

Label of the year
BUT! Records
Roadrunner
Round Records
Rocksector Records
Consistently Great Records
Trashpit

Vote here!

Peppermint Creeps and Glitter*Tripp joins forces with Pure Rawk for a one-off!

2007-12-26T10:37:00.000-08:00

The first two gig posters of 2008 are now up for your eye-candy pleasure!

More to follow!

Our excellent friends at Glitter*Tripp have joined up with us to bring you this sugar coated, glamtastic rock night in Croydon in February! Keep your eyes peeled for the PURE RAWK AWARDS gig coming at you in the next few hours!

Happy Christmas and have a rockin' New Year!

2007-12-25T05:05:00.000-08:00

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all my lovely friends and everyone who's supported Pure Rawk in someway shape or form this last year.

Hope you've got everything you wish for and I hope that you have a nice boozy New Year - 2008 is gonna rock!

Nix

ps. I've got some new posters to splatter you with this week too so keep your eyes peeled for those!

Torn Asunder rock out for Christmas Number One in aid of Great Ormond Street

2007-12-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

Unsigned rockers Torn Asunder are gearing up to set the charts alight with a Christmas number one in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.

Simon Cowell will be face down in his Christmas dinner gravy this year if Essex rockers Torn Asunder get their way. Instead of the latest X Factor winner or the latest teen band, the Christmas charts could be topped by Torn Asunder who are a rock band more used to playing to crowds of sweaty rock fans rather than teeny boppers on the Top of the Pops Christmas special.

A year or two ago this would have seemed like an impossible feat, but the music business is changing. MySpace, YouTube, and the download charts are having more and more of an impact on popular music with bands such as Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys becoming an instant success through these medias. Thirty years ago who would have backed the Sex Pistols to be number one during the Queen's jubilee celebrations? Torn Asunder's bid for Christmas number one also has a serious note. Every penny raised will be donated to the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital Charity.

Great Ormond Street Hospital welcomes around 150,000 patients every year, treating patients with the most complex, life threatening or life debilitating conditions. They need to raise £50 million each year. Torn Asunder aim to raise at least £50,000 with their charity single.

"This is a great song, by a great band and its going to a great cause... It's not often that an unsigned band will try and take on an entire industry and do it all in the name of charity. Even if people are not into rock music, it's still worth downloading from 16th Dec, because in the end you've given just 99p to help a needy child this Christmas... If 50,000 people download it... that's a lot of money raised... 100,000 is even better, the charity mission has my support, good luck Torn Asunder" - Gary Lineker OBE

"Best of luck to Torn Asunder in their very worthy quest. Here's a band not looking merely to push towards egomaniacal rock star status, but genuinely want to help people through their music. Let's hope they pull this off. They deserve everyone's support. And there are those who claim rock bands only care about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll." - Malcolm Dome, TotalRock Radio.

Matt Forrest, Head of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity - “how encouraging it is to see that Torn Asunder are releasing this single, as they know how important it is that we raise the necessary £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish the hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research".

Torn Asunder's manager, Mo Clark, a former GOSH patient, has said "Christmas is not a time to be selfish, it is a time for giving and there are hundreds of really needy, unwell children out there, I know I was one of them many years ago, this is my way of saying thank you to the hospital".

"Love to Look at You" is from the forthcoming album "15 Minutes to Tell the World" and will be available to download from December 16th. It costs 99p to download and every single downloaded will go towards making chart history as well as raising much needed funds for GOSH. The single will be available for download from December 16th to the 22nd (the official Chart Week) and it costs just 99p to download from both iTunes and Indie Store.

Torn Asunder Official Website
Torn Asunder MySpace

Pure Rawk invades Facebook

2007-11-28T04:02:00.000-08:00

Thats right, Pure Rawk now has its own Facebook group!

Stop doing those pointless quiz things and selling your friends on and go here. Much more fun and totally legal! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6021244037

Pure Rawk goes tour in 2008!

2007-11-26T17:04:00.000-08:00

Pure Rawk will be going on tour with 3 awesome bands in the UK in May. Want us to come to your city? We've got some dates already ... but you aren't finding those out just yet! Demand it!

The Loyalties and Radio Dead Ones tour kicks off this weekend!

2007-11-23T07:43:00.000-08:00

Hold on to your hats ... this is the last Pure Rawk gig of 2007 ... and also Nix's birthday!

The Loyalties - Hard punky rock n'roll featuring ex members of the Yo-Yo's, Black Halos & Dogs D'Amour. www.myspace.com/theloyalties

Radio Dead Ones - On tour with The Loyalties from Germany - fast, punk n'rollers. www.myspace.com/radiodeadones

Zen Motel - Low slung guitar trash punk n'rollers. Top notch album "Stations Of The Dead" out now. www.myspace.com/zenmotel

Dead IDentities - Hook laden, fast, burly punk rock bastards. www.myspace.com/deadidentities

The Brief, George Street, Croydon - Surrey
7PM
18+ (but they're pretty relaxed on this - lads grow beard, birds throw on more make-up!)
http://www.purerawk.co.uk/

THE LOYALTIES

[Featuring ex & current members of the Yo-Yos, Amen, Black Halos, Deadline & the CherryKicks]
myspace.com/theloyalties

& RADIO DEAD ONES

[Berlins premier punk rock'n'roll machine]
myspace.com/radiodeadones

UK TOUR 2007!!
do NOT miss out!!

SPLIT SINGLE AVAILABLE TOO!!:

Tequila Rockin' Bird release debut album for free!

2007-11-16T04:37:00.001-08:00

West Country rock metallers Tequila Rockin' Bird release their debut album "Screams of The Wild" for free download.

Taking inspiration from the likes of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Gotthard and Deep Purple (to name a few) they've received some good press for their demo releases.

"With ferocious guitar riffs to blow away even the most experienced guitarist and impressive vocals which clearly rival most, this is classic rock excellance at its best. Really bringing back old time inspiration and piercing through the bursting metal scene which to be honest is starting to look tired." - Rock Industry Magazine

Tequila Rockin' Bird are:

Rich Woods - Vocals

Nick Watson - Guitar

Kez Symes - Guitar

'Johnny' Warriner - Drums

Greg Butler - Bass

Go to http://www.tequilarock.co.uk/ to download the full album for free. Also visit www.myspace.com/tequilarock for gig dates and latest news.

Hotter Than Hell join forces with Pure Rawk next Saturday

2007-11-02T14:02:00.001-07:00

London's hottest rock night, "Hotter Than Hell" join forces with Pure Rawk for a one-off show next weekend at the Purple Turtle in Camden.

Saturday 10th November is the date and bands for the night include low slung guitar trash rockers, Zen Motel. High speed punk n' rollers, Dead IDentities and hard trash punkers Dollar Sent.

Tokyo Dragons "Hot Nuts" get an airing on tour this next month

2007-10-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

Retro rockers Tokyo Dragons are ready to blast back onto UK stages after unleashing their new album, ‘Hot Nuts’. The London based four-piece have toiled long and hard over the making of the new record and they are now about to embark on a batch of highly anticipated UK dates.

Armed with a fresh collection of 70s tinged rock anthems, the Dragons are back and drummer Phil Martini is more than pleased with the new album. He said: “We're pretty smug about it! - We’ve created a killer record, and keep a lookout for the smart artwork too!”

The making of the album saw the Dragons, completed by vocalist Steve Lomax, guitarist Mal Bruk and bassist Mathias Stady, head to the States to link up with producer Kurt Bloch. Bloch, whose credits include Nashville Pussy and the Supersuckers, was at the helm for a month long recording stint in Seattle, during which time, according to Phil, an unshakable rock allegiance was founded.“We were lucky enough to spend four weeks in Seattle, working up an unbreakable bond with Kurt.

“With our rock credentials & his endless cool, we couldn’t fail!” And they certainly haven’t failed. ‘Hot Nuts’ delivers ten salacious slabs of foot stomping classic rock fused with enough dueling guitars to put Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham to shame.The band made a potential rod for their own backs by releasing a debut album (Give Me the Fear) back in 2005 which included infectious rockers such as ‘Teenage Screamers’ and ‘What the Hell’.

The album resulted in lavish praise from all over the rock press, but this meant that the follow up had to be something special, and the boys haven’t disappointed with ‘Hot Nuts’.Tracks like ‘On Your Marks’, ‘Keeping the Wolf from the Door’ and ‘On Fuel’ provide just want you want from a Tokyo Dragons song, good time ballsy rock that begs to blasted out on the road.

It’s a good job then that a UK headline tour is just around the corner! The Dragons have spread their net far and wide with tours all over Europe in the past 18 months, something which is a key part of the bands ethic.Phil added: “We kind of expect the limitations of rock ‘n’ roll in the UK now, in terms of the media coverage, live circuit and a lack of good bands. “So, getting out there and playing live is the key, and it’s a rock bands bread and butter.

“It’s not easy getting gigs and keeping a band on the road is expensive, but where there’s a will there’s a way to kick out the jams!”It’s a busy time for Phil and the rest of the band, with more than just a new album and tour on the horizon.London’s finest classic rockers are also featured in the forthcoming Rock Legends at Rockfield book, as well as having a track in the new Jackass game.On these developments Phil enthused: “The author (of Rock Legends…) knew that we made our first album at Rockfield and told us of his great idea of making a book all about our three week stay there, and then tying on some stuff about ‘Sabbath and Queen – just to pad it out a bit!“As for Jackass, well everyone knows Knoxville’s our number one fan … don’t they?!”

With that Phil headed back to Dragons HQ for another day of ‘scheming, plotting, creating and rockin’, and presumably to dig out the denim jacket and cowbell to bring Hot Nuts to the masses.

The Dragons UK tour kicks off in Minehead on November 9th and runs through to November 17th.Check out http://www.tokyodragons.com/ for more details.

Words - Rich. Image courtesy of Tokyo Dragons' MySpace

Glasswerk 2007 New Music Awards winners!

2007-10-22T05:47:00.000-07:00

The Glasswerk 2007 New Music Awards took place at the AKA London last Wednesday (Oct 17). A 300+ music industry audience were there to watch Pete Brame and Tony Wright host and present awards to 27 categories ranging from Folk to Rock music.

Smith 6079, Marsha Swanson, Exile Parade, Logan and Rob McCulloch all scooped two awards each on the night with Stillman picking up the prestigious Industry Award for Best Album and Koopa running away with the 2007 Achievement Award in recognition of their soon to be completed hat-trick of Top 40 hits.

AWARD WINNERS

ELECTRONICA
SPONSORED BY BASE.ad MAGAZINE

Scarlet Blonde
(www.myspace.com/scarletblonde)

USE OF INSTRUMENTS
SPONSORED BY BASE.ad MAGAZINE

Dweeb
(www.dweebmusic.co.uk )

JAZZ ARTIST
SPONSORED BY BASE.ad MAGAZINE

Zoo
(www.zoo-music.co.uk)

MYSPACE
SPONSORED BY BASE.ad MAGAZINE

Koopa
(www.myspace.com/koopa)

DANCE
SPONSORED BY BASE.ad MAGAZINE

Mom Timo
(www.momotimo.co.uk )

FOLK
SPONSORED BY FATEA RECORDS

Marsha Swanson
(www.myspace.com/marshaswanson)

GUITAR RIFF
SPONSORED BY PURE RAWK

Irritant
(www.myspace.com/irritantband)

THREE PIECE BAND
SPONSORED BY MUSICFINITY

The Crucible
(www.myspace.com/thecrucible )

SINGER/SONGWRITER
SPONSORED BY RECORD COLLECTOR MAG.COM

Karim Fanous
(www.myspace.com/karimfanous)

ALBUM
SPONSORED BY INSIDERS GUIDES

Marsha Swanson
(www.myspace.com/marshaswanson)

ROCK BAND
SPONSORED BY ROOM THIRTEEN

Logan
(www.logan-net.com )

METAL
SPONSORED BY ROCK MIDGETS

RSJ
(www.myspace.com/rsj)

SONGWRITING
SPONSORED BY UseYourEars.com

Rob McCulloch
(www.robmcculloch.com)

FEMALE FRONTED
SPONSORED BY ROCKSECTOR RECORDS

Tribal Infinity

FEMALE
SPONSORED BY MUSIC FINITY

Beth Tysall

MALE
SPONSORED BY JOHN JAMES FOX FILMS

Nicolai Prowse

WEBSITE
SPONSORED BY HYPE

Sharp Practise

NEW BAND
SPONSORED BY SOLUS

Exile Parade
(www.myspace.com/exileparade)

LIVE ARTIST
SPONSORED BY GLASSWERK

Jack Viper
(www.myspace.com/jackviper05)

INDIE BAND
SPONSORED BY RECORD COLLECTOR MAG.COM

The Cutters
(www.myspace.com/thecutters)

VIDEO
SPONSORED BY PRACTICAL DIGITAL VIDEO

Smith 6079
(www.myspace.com/smith6079)

SINGLE
SPONSORED BY UseYourEars.com

Rob McCulloch
(www.robmcculloch.com)

LIVE ARTIST (INDUSTRY PANEL VOTE)
SPONSORED BY SKIDDLE

Exile Parade
(www.myspace.com/exileparade)

ROCK BAND (INDUSTRY PANEL VOTE)
SPONSORED BY BROEKNRULE

Logan
( www.logan-net.com )

NEW BAND (INDUSTRY PANEL VOTE)
SPONSORED BY ENABLE MUSIC LTD

Smith 6079
(www.myspace.com/smith6079)

ALBUM (INDUSTRY PANEL VOTE)
SPONSORED BY AVENUE 11

Stillman
(www.stillman.mu)

ACHIEVEMENT (INDUSTRY PANEL VOTE)
SPONSORED BY UK MUSIC SEARCH

Koopa
(www.myspace.com/koopa)

Warrior Soul tickets will be onsale today

2007-10-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

Tickets for the Warrior Soul concert at the Purple Turtle will be onsale at £15 on the doors when they open at 7PM but do turn up for doors because they could go pretty quickly.

They WILL NOT be available from anywhere before this time. See you at the bar!

Pure Rawk awards 08 - voting soon open!

2007-10-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

Its that time of year again, voting for the Pure Rawk awards 08 will be open shortly. Unlike the past two years, we'll be having an awards party in the heart of the rock capital in the beginning/middle of February to celebrate the fantastic year of quality music. The Pure Rawk awards celebrates the achievements of unsigned/upcoming rock/metal/punk acts - previous winners have gone on to quite big successes

Feast your eyes on the categories:

Band of the year
Axe Hero of the year
Frontman of the year
EP/single of the year
Album of the year
Gig of the year
Stunt of the year
Underground Label of the year

Also, a special award "New Breed" award which will be chosen by the editor/contibutors of Pure Rawk. The "New Breed" award will be awarded to a band who Pure Rawk tip to be the next breaking band from their efforts over the past year.

Voting will be open for the rest of the categories on Monday 5th November 2007 and will close to a shortlist of nominations on 31st December 2007. We'll then throw the shortlist up for a month on 1st January until 1st February 2008!

To see who won the first ever Pure Rawk awards click here to see last years winners, click here.

The Erotics + Teenage Casket Company - BRAWL FOR IT ALL 08 TOUR!

2007-10-20T17:54:00.000-07:00

A message from our good buddies in Teenage Casket Company ...

Yes, once again we'll be touring the UK with our good friends and partners in grime from Albany, New York The Erotics - described in this month's Classic Rock Magazine as "The filthiest, meanest sleaze metal this side of a hungover Motley Crue!"

We're purposely doing a smaller tour this year to make the gigs as big and exciting as possible so make sure you try and catch one of the following BIG, BIG ROCK SHOWS.....

October 29th - The Purple Turtle, London
November 1st - Mexborough Civic, Mexborough
November 2nd - Tom's Venue, Pontypridd, Wales
November 3rd - Junktion7, Nottingham
November 4th - Ilkeston Town FC, Ilkeston (End of Tour Party)

Anyone who came out to the shows on last year's Brawl For It All Tour will know what great shows they were and this year we plan to make it even bigger and better! The Erotics will be over supporting their kick ass brand new album '30 Seconds Over You' which has been met with nothing but awesome reviews.

TCC will be continuing to rip out more new material which was debuted on the recent UK Tour with SIGN

The Chase/Thoughts Collide + Mordecai /iNsoFar this weekend in Croydon - Witchfest Rockz gigs

2007-10-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY!

THE CHASE
www.myspace.com/thechaseuk
NEW E.P. PRODUCED BY JASON WILCOCK (FIGHTSTAR/GHOST OF A THOUSAND) AND NEW MERCHANDISE WILL BE ON SALE AT SATURDAYS SHOW!!

THOUGHTS COLLIDE
www.myspace.com/thoughtscollide
METAL HAMMER'S DEMO OF THE MONTH
JULY 2007

The Brief
48 George St,
Croydon,
CR0 1PD
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP!

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SUNDAY!

WITH DJ RICHIE HUDSON

PLEASE BRING I.D. TO THIS.
NO I.D. NO ENTRY!!

Pure Rawk sponsors "TEAZER"

2007-10-18T11:07:00.000-07:00

Pure Rawk is proud to be associated with a new glam DJ night in Oxford called "Teazer".

A "decadent night of glam, sleaze and trashy rock n' roll" hosted by DJ Foxy Roze is at The Gloucester Arms, Friars Entry.

Playing loads of the stuff you've heard and rocked out to before (maybe even air guitared to or pole danced to) to the cream of breakthrough sleazy glam and hard rock n'roll. "We (Pure Rawk & FR)
both love plugging new and unsigned bands. I want to help promote them at Teazer by playing their tracks and giving them much deserved exposure" says Foxy Roze. On the night you can expect "The well known, spandex clad hairsprayed bands of the 80's Motley, Poison and Ratt to newer punkier, sleazier bands like Vains of Jenna, Trashlight Vision and Crank County Daredevils. I try to mix the commercial hits with more obscure bands to keep it unpredictable and hopefully introduce people to some new music. Also there's the new bands. Patchwork Grace, Disarm and The Pleasures are my current faves to play!" Roze enthuses.

Teazer is 8PM-1AM on Friday 19th Oct, Fri 9th Nov, Sat 8th Dec (a pirate night) and every first Friday from the new year. Go to www.myspace.com/teazer_glam for more information!

Fangs for the support - The Authentics say farewell to their drummer at Halloween show

2007-10-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

Who knew? After several years toiling (and troubling) around the UK, The Authentics have emerged into the limelight again with a brand new outstanding live show with big drums and heavy guitars topped off with a cauldron of smooth melodies - the band their drummer at Halloween Spook-tacular show sure have all the ingredients for their killer pop-rock songs.

With 40+ gigs already played in 2007 all over the UK, The Authentics finish their current tour of live shows in their hometown of Leicester on Wednesday 31st October. This creepy Halloween special will be the band’s last show of the year and their drummer’s (David New) farewell gig before a New Year break for recording a new single. The screamingly good event takes place at the Level One Club of DeMontfort University Student Union, Mill Lane, Leicester.
Following up their stormy hi-volume debut album “Blondes Make the Best Victims?” in which the band was described in the UK press as “forever producing soundtracks to late night binge-ups, drug-addled shindigs and crotch-grabbing soirees” (Rock Something, March 2007) the band have seen themselves being part of the digital community with the CD being available for download at Apple's iTunes store and other online outlets.

Their LP was also described as having “Easily accessible lyrics, anthemic choruses and toe tapping beats (which) make this album addictive from the opening riffs. The band has plenty to say and the music to back it up”. (Glenn Butler, Powerplay Magazine Issue, 84 Feb 2007).

The band will be playing their big pop hooks which anchor catchy and commercial-sounding songs spearheaded by new hit “Ton of Bricks” and “The Witching Hour” which compliment the classic rock influenced and fan favourites “Supercharged” and “Burn What Remains”, the latter of which was turned into a video on their Myspace page.

Giving the Leicester scene a much needed jolt of that old punk energy, the band have brought their in-your-face stage show to 2007 summer audiences at the Trashstock and Hard Drive Festivals as well as high profile supports with Winnebago Deal and a recent opening for The Glitterati in Nottingham.

After the success of the “Going Down South” Tour in September which coincided with their appearance on a DVD giveaway for Fast Car Magazine, the best selling motor publication in the UK, the band have high hopes for their forthcoming final show in front of their home crowd.

Other highlights of 2007 include the band’s Guest Quest competitions which gave attendees of gigs the chance to win band merchandise using Facebook and Myspace to spot themselves at the bands’ shows, supporting the Red Cross Charity at Leicester’s Music Café in March and interviews on Takeover Radio allowing their younger fans to get involved with the band’s music.
Using their newly formed Street Team the band also created their own brand of condoms and have now chalked up over 26000 web hits to their official site after extensive gigging at packed venues in Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Brighton and London’s famous 12 Bar Club.

All the classic Authentics elements are in place: crisp and loud guitars, propulsive pop drums, bottom end bass and smooth vocals that inevitably lead into a catchy chorus payoff so don’t be scared, witches and vampires gather and come see the band in their “authentic” line-up as the full moon rises.

www.theauthentics.co.uk

Last night for buying Warrior Soul tickets!

2007-10-12T08:57:00.000-07:00

Due to recent UK postal strikes, the last day for Warrior Soul Camden tickets is today. They will be available online until 12am tonight. Click the Pure Rawk Shop to buy tickets.

SIGN to tour with Skid Row

2007-10-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

Fast rising Icelandic rockers, Sign to tour with Skid Row in September. Both bands will be doing the following dates:

13 Nov 2007 Mean fiddler - London
14 Nov 2007 Sin City - Swansea
15 Nov 2007 Bierkeller - Bristol
16 Nov 2007 Corner House - Middlesbrough
17 Nov 2007 Rios - Leeds
18 Nov 2007 Garage - Glasgow
20 Nov 2007 The Park - Peterborough
21 Nov 2007 Woughton Centre - Milton Keynes
22 Nov 2007 Academy - Liverpool
23 Nov 2007 Corporation - Sheffield
24 Nov 2007 Rock City - Nottingham
25 Nov 2007 JBS - Dudley