Microwave Massacre

The Eruptors latest album is entitled 'Microwave Massacre'. Released by Japanese label 'Fixing A Hole Records' the CD has been picking up some great reviews in the Classic Rock, Powerplay, Big Cheese, Bubblegum Slut, and more.

More info from: fixingahole.jpn.org/releases.html

Rock!!!

Thunderstick Interview on Sleazegrinder.com

For all you headbangers and horror-rock fans: Following the NWOBHM dvd review I had published back in Febuary, I have written an article/interview with the legend that is 'Thunderstick', the mad masked former Samson and Iron Maiden drummer who, along with Iron Maiden mascot "Eddie The 'Ead", remains one of the best-known icons of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

The article, published on Sleazegrinder.com, includes a detailed overview of Thunderstick's career, including some of his memories from working with the Iron Maiden and Samson guys. It also pays particular attention to Mr Stick's own band (cunningly named 'Thunderstick') and what he has been upto since, right up to the present day.

Because there was so much interesting stuff to write about, it is quite a long article. So, those of you with ADHD may wish to bookmark it and read it in installments. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy it. If you read it please drop me a line and let me know what you think:

www.sleazegrinder.com/int_Thunderstick.htm

NWOBHM DVD REVIEW

I've written a review of the DVD 'Iron Maiden and the new Wave of British Heavy Metal' which is published on Sleazegrinder.com as of today.

Check it out now at http://sleazegrinder.blogspot.com/

On December 20th 2008 I married my lovely Fiancee (now wife), Suzie, at Danby Castle in North Yorkshire, England.

We had a great day and were blessed with dry and bright weather. It really is a day I will remember for the rest of my life.

Rock n' Roll Writings

For those who asked, here is a run-down of all my published rock n' roll writings to date (as of January 18th 20009). From now on, anytime I have something new published I'll write a new blog update about it. Okay here goes:

Sleazegrinder.com
· Steven James (ex-Dogs D'Amour) Interview
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/int_StevenJames.htm

· Thunderstick retrospective review
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/teensleazethunderstickBeast.htm

· Thee Hypnotics retrospective review:
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_3-7TheeHypnotics.htm

· Swampwalk retrospective review:
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_5-2Swampwalk.htm

· Dixie Tramps retrospective review:
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_3-27dixietramps.htm

· Sonic Boom Boys
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_8-29sonicboomboys.htm

· The Hangmen
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_9-12Hangmen.htm

· Various single, EP reviews
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/reviewscapsule1-06.htm

http://www.sleazegrinder.com/CDreviewsSept08.htm


Mayfair Mall Zine
· Review of 'trashstock' festival
http://www.themayfairmallzine.com/gigrev/trashstock207.html


Bubblegum Slut Magazine
· Trash Light Vision Live Review, Issue 28 (Sept 2007) - SOLD OUT
· Steven James (ex-Dogs D'Amour) Interview, Issue 26 (March 2007)
· Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) Interview, Issue 23 (July 2006)

Back Issues of 'Slut are available from:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=7367027&blogID=316768336


Okay I hope you enjoy reading that lot. If anyone wants me to write for their publication or a press release for their band, event, etc then please contact me via this blog. Cheers :-D

Unleashed & Loaded

NEW COMPILATION ALBUM FEATURING THE ERUPTORS

'Pure Rawk: Unleashed & Loaded Volume 3' will feature The Eruptors track 'Skate Fast! Die Hard!' taken from our debut album 'Bad Time To Be Having A Good Time'.

Our song will only be available as a bonus track on the CD version of the compilation, not on the internet download version. This is because of distributors/record company stuff......basically it was already on itunes and most good MP3 vendors since we released our album, so if you really want it on download just search for it and you should be able to buy it no problem.

Ok here is the full message from those good folks at Pure Rawk:

Pure Rawk is celebrating the release of its 3rd compilation CD featuring the bands that'll whip the carpet from underneath your feet in the next year.<
This CD is a bit different from the last one ... we've crambed it with rock goodness of all sorts ... check it:
SIGN, EVIL SCARECROW, DEAD IDENTITIES, ZEN MOTEL, CHOP SUICIDE, HONEYKILL, SHUSH, MAEVEN, NOISE, THE EROTICS, THE PLEASURES, SKINTIGHT JAGUARS, THE ERUPTORS, SILVERJET, GYPSY PISTOLEROS and many more
PREORDER YOUR COPY FROM

http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnB1cmVyYXdrLmNvLnVrL1NIT1A="
http://WWW.PURERAWK.CO.UK/SHOP

On this very night, NOISE from Iceland, SHUSH, ZEN MOTEL, DEAD IDENTITIES and SILVERJET will be blasting your ears with shit-hot rock n' roll.
Free shots, giveaways, special guest DJ's and a whole lot of rock ... for a fiver.

http://www. wegottickets.com
http://www. seetickets.com

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Not sure if any of The Eruptors guys can make it along to the show as we are busy putting the final touches to our second album (which will rock your socks off!!!!!) but we recommend that you go and check it out because it promises to be one heck of a night!!!

California

I recently got home from California after spending a week there with my lovely fiancee, Suzie. Above is a photo of us hanging out in Eruptors band merch. We spent our time around the Bay Area, including a night at the Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco (the local rock n rollers hotel, where the band Panic At The Disco were also staying). Another highlight was a trip to Monteray Bay Aquarium.