Posts Tagged ‘Genesis’

Marillion: Then & Now

mdome / Features, News / 02/08/2010 10:14am

The latest Then & Now looks at prog rockers Marillion. Xavier Russell was there right at the beginning, but has not clapped eyes on the band since March 1983. So, we sent him along to check out Marillion at the High High Voltage Festival. First off, his review from The Marquee Club, London in 1981 has been reprinted as it originally appeared in Sounds magazine, under the heading: A Return To Kaftans And Loonpants! (more…)

High Voltage: The Rest Of Day One Reviewed

mdome / Blog, Features, News / 24/07/2010 23:24pm

OK, time for the second part of the first day of High Voltage. Time to find out about Bigelf, Zappa Plays Zappa, Cathedral, Saxon, Foreigner, Heaven & Hell, Black Label Society, Asia, Transatlantic and ZZ Top. (more…)

Cult Heroes No. 23: Rococo

mdome / News / 21/07/2010 09:55am

Rococo were all things to all fans. But not enough of one thing to appeal to the music industry. So while this 70s Brit crew had the ability to be megastars, in the end they were visited by their hairy godfather, who said: “You shall go to the Cult Heroes section.” Almost punk pioneers, as well as being uniquely progressive, Rococo nearly worked with David Bowie, and had one cunning plan scuppered by Elton John. Read on for this tale of mystery and imagination. Check out all of our Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Gig Of The Week: Mostly Autumn

mdome / News / 01/06/2010 06:20am

WHO: Mostly Autumn

WHERE: Frome Cheese And Grain Market Yard

WHEN: Saturday, June 5 (more…)

Former Journey Man Plays Jazz Rock In London

mdome / Features, News / 26/05/2010 17:02pm

One-time Journey drummer Steve Smith played at Ronnie Scott’s in London last night (May 25) with current band Steve Smith & Vital Information, showcasing the jazzier end of his repertoire. Xavier Russell gets all syncopated to check it out. N-i-i-i-i-c-e! (more…)

10 Songs Inspired By The Icelandic Volcano Eruption

mdome / News / 17/04/2010 08:55am

As the fall-out from the volcanic eruption in Iceland continues, with hardly any planes flying around Britain, Classic Rock thought it would put together a suitable playlist to ‘help’ those stuck at airports. So, this is what we recommend as appropriate listening: (more…)

Peter Gabriel Sells Artwork

mdome / News / 14/04/2010 10:41am

Peter Gabriel has launched a series of limited-edition prints of his album artwork. (more…)

Genesis Understand Gabriel’s Absence From Hall Of Fame

mdome / News / 28/02/2010 14:10pm

Genesis are not taking Peter Gabriel’s absence from the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a snub. (more…)

Knebworth Charity Album To Be Reissued

mdome / News / 19/02/2010 12:30pm

Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Genesis, Eric Clapton and Status Quo are all featured on the double CD reissue of Live At Knebworth, due on March 23. (more…)

Peter Gabriel Blows Out Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

mdome / News / 12/02/2010 16:42pm

Peter Gabriel will not be attending the Rock And Roll Hall Fame induction of Genesis. (more…)