_{US / Italian “Thrash & Rollers” Kill Ritual would come in at the heavier end of the spectrum of my musical tastes. However, there is a lot to like about the band’s second album “The Eyes of Medusa” which is released through GoldenCore Records / ZYX Music on 4th April. Promotion of the album is being handled by Rock N Growl.}

_{Daughtry played their first ever show in Northern Ireland in Limelight 1, Belfast on Friday 28th March 2014. Cynics will always look for grounds to criticise and malign but the success of the band can’t be disputed. And neither can the strength of the band’s performance nor the extent to which the crowd enjoyed the show in Belfast. I don’t write gig reviews simply because those who were there to see the band will know what they thought about it, but I’m sure the reviews and thoughts of others will appear. Videos can never capture the full impact of a performance but here are a few of Daughtry and of supporting band Charming Liars.}

_{When I posted a recommendation for Magnum’s previous album “On The 13th Day” back in August 2012 I was a new convert to the band, having not really taken much time to check them out properly over the preceding 30 years!  This time around I was quite keen to get listening to “Escape From The Shadow Garden” when it came into Rock Radio NI ahead of its release through Steamhammer / SPV on 24th March. And, in my humble opinion, the latest album is even better than the previous one.}