Release Date: April 14th Record Label: Fron s.r.l The regular reader of these pages can handle the tale of Mr Tracii Guns and Guns 'N' Roses: We all know how that played out. Today, Mr Guns is back with his LA Gun s, particularly Black Diamonds, due out this Friday (April 14th) via Frontiers Music s.r.l. Produced by the man (Tracii Guns) himself , Black Diamonds is the band's fourth album since Guns formed the band in 1988. The band have had their well-documented issues but has rekindled the original energy since Guns and Vocalist Phil Lewis reformed the band in 2017. The album was recorded last year, and the 11 tracks show significant 1970's influences from Led Zeppelin, and, more recently, Guns and Rose s, Alice Cooper. The album opens with the post-grunge vibes of 'Betray You', Lewis croons over distorted, psychedelic riffs. Next is the hook-laden grooves of 'Wr...
Words were written by Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews Allan James is a much-accomplished singer-songwriter, based in Northern Virginia, USA James is a self-taught musician, who began playing guitar and singing songs aged 8 and by the time he reached his early teens, James had started to record and perform his original music for school, dances, and charities. James returned to the US following a successful stint as host of his own guitar TV show in Iceland, whilst living over there. Allan James achieved critical acclaim following the release of his debut single on local radio stations, as well as releasing 6 albums to date. James has always been at the forefront of utilizing technologies and using the internet to build a fanbase. He now returns with " Our Dreams", the latest single off his forthcoming new album. A beautifully structured track that captures the soul with its succinct guitar play and poetic lyrics. The track conjures feelings of serenity...