The Bardo - The Bardo (2009)

Let me introduce you to a new stunning British trio, called 'The Bardo' (not to be confused with a nu-metal band with the same name). Throw the nastiest rock'n'roll and blues in a blender, stir well with some brutal industrial and the result is: a damn catchy and explosive cocktail, that will bring you in a rockin', shakin' and headbangin' temper. You're not convinced ? Let me give you some hints: 80's Matchbox B-line..., Grinderm..., Billy I... what the heck, just click the Myspace-logo !!!

And remember, you lazy bastards, support the artist, buy their records or some other stuff, go to their shows, spent some €'s, £'s or $'s !

Sweethead - Sweethead (2009)

Named after a Bowie-song, Sweethead is the new brainchild of QOTSA's guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen, joined by Norm Block and Eddie Nappi ( both from Mark Lanegan Band) and Serrina Sims. Of course there are some similarities with QOTSA, but Sims' vocals gives it a more sultry smoky touch, while I hear some echoes of NIN also (Turned Our Backs). File this between QOTSA and The Spores, to stay in the family.

The Hellbusters - Guilty (2007)

Dropped in my mailbox yesterday, and man, how could I miss this! Thx Pascal Thunder.

You want your Delta-blues raw and energetic ? Well, get this duo from Reno, Nevada. Todd Mauldin (guitar, vocals) and Jack D. Doyle (harp, stomp box) show how Mississippi blues should sound like: thirteen pure, hard-driven, raw & dirty songs, boy, this stuff is reduced to its essential. Once again, a huge thanks goes to 'the Gasoline Man' ( check his blog, you find some great stuff you might like) and the original uploader.

Two Russian Cowboys - Unplugged Lowbat - The Early Days (2003)

Two Russian Cowboys were founded near Kortrijk (Belgium) in the late 80's. "Unplugged Lowbat - The Early Days" is the first (double) album of Luc Dufourmont & co. Their style is very diverse: rock, pop, country, a capella, folk, musical you name it, you find it here. The album starts with an 'a cappella' version of The Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the UK", followed by "Gegingegeugengi", a 'word' used as rhythm (means, don't you have a memory) sung in West-Flemish. Lee Marvin shows up in "666", and "Paint it Black" (Haunting Things Away). "Guerre Allah Tele" is Gainsbourg mixed with the ( in Belgium well-known) Keno-tune. Further you'll recognise Ozark Henry's "Sweet Instigator", Stooges' " I Wanna Be Your Dog", Smiths .... Keyword is here: HUMOR. This is amusing, well-dosed musical entertainment. Thanks to Pazzyryck.

Joe Buck - Joe Buck Yourself Motherfucker (2004)

The once anti-Nashville Joe Buck gained notoriety as the guitarist of Th' Legenday Shack Shakers. As Hank III's villianous sideman, the snarling upright bass player became infamously recognizable. Joe Buck Yourself is now a bonefide evil motherfucking, one man band. This unique blend of hellbilly punkrock ain't your grandma's hillbilly music. Joe Buck Yourself, mother fuckers! (taken from his website).

This is a pure 'motherfucking' Western hellbilly garage punkrock album, or imagine the mighty Cramps fronted by Hank Williams, it blow your head off immediately. Requested.

Chili Cold Blood - Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker Redux (2005)

Texas-based Chili Cold Blood are three rockin' blues cowboys: 'Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker' was originally released in 2004, recorded with two different drummers. No much copies were pressed, so all copies were selled on their gigs. All those tracks plus a couple of new songs have been re-recorded by a new driven line-up. So here we go, welcome to the killer sound of Chili Cold Blood! CCB plays raw, howlin', and boozy southern electric honky tonk rhythm'n'blues dirtyin' it into some darkly post-punk sceneries, or think of R.L. Burnside & J.L. Hooker meeting some gloomy Black Sabbath-sound. Real bad-man-blues thing with hypnotic and circular riffs that reminds as of Mississippi Delta/North Hills and Texas style licks as dark Tommy Iommi's visionary musical intuitions. Thanks to Le Garage Abandonné and Captain Poon for bringing this under the spotlights.

Ricochets - Isolation (2005)

So, as requested, here's Ricochets' final release. Apparently, Alex Kloster-Jensenrom (Ricochets and MMC) and Frode Jacobsen and Bez Farazollahi (respectively Madrugada and MMC) started a new band. They are assisted by Anders Møller (Gluecifer, e.o...) and Dag Stigberg. Their new project is entitled Kitchie Kitchie Ki-Me-O, named after a My Midnight Creeps-song (appeared on Histamin). I read there’s been given hints about grooves, mystique, 'afro-blues and euro-soul'... I'm very excited to hear this. Thanks for the info, Joop.

Ricochets - The Ghost of Our Love (2003)

Second release from this Fredrikstad-based quartet. They were first heard in the Oslo club circuit in 1997, but they had several problems, and after they've released their debut album, they broke up. Suprisingly, in early 2003, they came back with this great album, "The ghost of our love", which got very good reviews. "The ghost of our love" continues where "Slo-mo Suicide" stopped. Deep, dark (garage)rock, but with more elements of rythm&blues. It has elements from the sexties to the early seventies, (swinging hard guitars, the organ, the desperatly high pitched vocals). Keywords are: Nick Cave, The Doors, Yardbirds... Robert Burås (Madrugada) features on the title track.

Ricochets - Slo-mo Suicide (2001)

Here's, in my opinion, another underestimated band from Norway. Ricochets formed in Fredrikstad in 1999, and have quickly risen to the top of the Norwegian rock stratosphere. Slo-mo Suicide was their debut album followed by "The Ghost of Our Love" in 2003. They released their last album in 2005, titled “Isolation”. They gained local recognition as a solid live-band next to Madrugada and My Midnight Creeps (MMC= Alex Kloster-Jensen from Ricochets and Robert Burås from Madrugada). If you like Madrugada and MMC you'll definately love this as well. Enjoy.

The Suede Brothers - Ill New You (2008)

Just landed on my doormat, here's The Suede Brothers' second release, which already was released in 2008! Influenced by bands as Led Zep, Wolfmother and Year Long Disaster, you'll discover nine groovy, heavy & vintage 70's (stoner)rock tracks. Highly recommended stuff!

"Suede Brothers’ sound involves no gimmicks and the overall vibe and feeling of throwback power blues is honest and sincere. Francis shreds on his Les Paul and his high-pitched vocals are pulsing with raw energy. Blues crunch, pounding percussion, and unforgettably staunch riffs leap from the speakers." (source: all.that.is.heavy)