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The Bards Corner Music News

by The Meddlesome Meeples & Paradise Rock UK

Matt and Heather present melodic rock music news and reviews, in conjunction with Paradise Rock UK. To find out more, please visit http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/ for music news or http://meddlesomemeeples.com/ to find out about other production by The Meddlesome Meeples, including other Podcast Shorts and the Meddlesome Meeples Podcast.

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  1. June 18 – News inc Stryper, plus Issa and James Christian reviews

    Paradise Rock UK: https://goo.gl/uXCnaS Matt and Heather present music news including Stryper and more, along with reviews of the latest albums by Issa and James Christian. This is also available as part of our audio podcast, links below. Thanks for joining us, and stay meddlesome! This episode…

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  2. 2017 Paradise Rock Music Awards

    Matt and Heather present the 2017 Paradise Rock Music Awards, with awards including Best Rock album, Best Metal album, Best Newcomer, Award for Excellence and many more. 0:49 – Best Rock Album 1:51 – Best Metal Album 3:29 – Best Female Fronted Album 5:40 – Best Female Vocalist 6:39 – Best Male...

  3. December 2017 #1 Music News: inc Fabio Lione, Beat In Black, Ammouri

    Show Notes: 0:13 News: Blood Red Saints 0:43 News: Lione Conti 1:23 News: Rick Wakeman 2:00 Review: Ammouri – “Dare To Be Happy” 3:10 Review: Beast In Black – “Berserker” Matt and Heather present rock music news and album reviews, featuring Fabio Lione (Rhapsody) and Alessandro Conti (Trick or...

  4. Nov-2017 #2: Inc reviews of Pretty Boy Floyd and Barbara Black

    In this episode Matt and Heather present album news regarding Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime, Reuben Archer’s Personal Sin, Dave Kerzner, reviews of new releases by Pretty Boy Floyd and Barbara Black, as well as quickly round up some of the notable releases for the month of November.…

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  5. Kee Marcello interview (Europe, Kee Of Hearts, Easy Action)

    Ex-Europe, Easy Action and Kee Of Hearts guitarist Kee Marcello joins us for a chat about his new band Kee Of Hearts, his Europe days, being a member of the first Swedish band to sign a worldwide deal with a major US label, having a role as himself in Rock Of Ages, his autobiography The Rock Star...

  6. Nov-17 #1: News, plus album reviews for Jeff Scott Soto and The Dark Element

    In this episode Matt and Heather present album news regarding Houston, Panorama and Squealer, tour information for Bad Touch, and album reviews for upcoming releases by Jeff Scott Soto and The Dark Element, the new project fronted by former Nightwish and Alyson Avenue singer Anette Olzon. Show...

  7. INTERVIEW: Night Ranger’s Kelly Keagy

    Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger joins Matt on the phone for a chat about Night Ranger’s 12th studio album “Don’t Let Up”, songwriting, having 2 lead vocalists in a band, his solo material, and some excellent questions submitted by fans, including topics such as Brad Gillis and Ozzy Osbourne, Sister...

  8. Oct-17 Music News #1 inc L A Guns & Dante Fox

    In the news: Tom Petty, Emerson, Focus, One-Eyed Doll, Beth Hart, Jessica Wolff, Serenade, and reviews for upcoming releases by L.A. Guns and Dante Fox. You can also watch this on YouTube (links below) 0:15 – Tom Petty 1:49 – Emerson 2:24 – Focus 3:12 – One-Eyed Doll 3:43 – Beth Hart 4:07 –…

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  9. Sept 17 #2 Music News: UK Tour info, Robin Beck & Phantom 5 album reviews

    In the news: Heather and Matt present UK tour info and review upcoming album releases for Robin Beck (“Love Is Coming”) and Phantom 5 (“Play To Win”), a German melodic hard rock act featuring Bonfire singer Claus Lessmann on vocals. You can also watch this on YouTube or read a written review…

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  10. Sept 2017 #1: Epica, Yes, Madam X, Martina Edoff, Not Over Yet, Mavara

    Heather and Matt discuss new tour info for Yes and Martina Edoff, album news from Madam X, Mavara and Not Over Yet, and the new 6 track EP from Epica, “The Solace System”. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! Links available further down. We’ve also started a new series on YouTube, “The...

  11. Interview with Martina Edoff, the Nordic Queen of Rock

    Frequently hailed as the Nordic Queen Of Rock and with her 3rd album “We Will Align” set for release on September 22nd via AOR Heaven, Matt sat down and had a talk with Swedish singer Martina Edoff about her new album, the meaning behind the songs on We Will Align, touring, writing with Billy...

  12. August 2017#3: Music news with reviews for Dirty Thrills and Hell In The Club

    In the news: Jethro Tull, Stan Bush, Secret Rule, Autograph and Every Mother’s Nightmare, with reviews of upcoming releases by Hell In The Club and Dirty Thrills. You can also find this episode on YouTube (links at bottom). If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You…

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  13. Music News August 2017 #2 – Aug/Oct releases, Steelheart, Martina Edoff, Kee Of Hearts

    We present a reminder of the notable releases for August, as well as announce some for October, and present reviews of Martina Edoff’s 4th album “We Will Align”, Kee Of Hearts self titled debut album, and Steelheart’s Through Worlds Of Stardust. You can also find this episode on YouTube (links...

  14. August #1 2017 (a few days early!) – Album Reviews for Accept and Rage, RIP to Kenny Shields of Streethart and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park

    Heather and Matt talk about new albums from German metal legends Accept (The Rise Of Chaos) and Rage (Seasons Of The Black), as well the sad news of the death of Streethart’s Kenny Shields and Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington. You can also find this episode on YouTube. If you enjoyed this…

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  15. July 17 #2 Music News – Edguy, Blind Guardian, Quiet Riot, Empire, Kryptonite, Night Ranger, Tyketto

    Heather and Matt discuss new albums coming out from Blind Guardian, Edguy, Quiet Riot, Kryptonite and Empire, with tour news from Night Ranger, Tyketto, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts on our website. You...

  16. July 2017 #1 Mr. Big, Saxon, DaVinci, Lionheart, Soul Enema, Warner Drive

    Heather and Matt discuss new releases coming out from Mr. Big, Saxon, Warner Drive, Soul Enema, and the long awaited return of DaVinci and Lionheart. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts on our website. You can also...

  17. June 2017 # 2 – TEN “Gothica”, Mr. Big “Defying Gravity”, All 41 “World’s Best Hope”

    Heather and Matt discuss the music news, including UK concert dates for FM, Vega, Graham Bonnet Band and Dirty Thrills, and talk about Gothica the 13th studio album from TEN, as well as new albums from Mr. Big and All 41. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can...

  18. Album news and a review of Angelwings debut The Edge Of Innocence

    Matt and Heather report on upcoming albums and discuss the debut album “The Edge Of Innocence” from Angelwings, out June 23rd through Pride And Joy Music. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts on our website. You can also...

  19. May 2017 #2 – Jorn, TEN, Mr. Big, Blind Guardian

    Matt reviews the new Jorn album “Life On Death Road”, as well as presenting news about TEN, Mr. Big, Blind Guardian, former Angra frontman Edu Falaschi, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts on our website:...

  20. Music News May 2017 #1 – Warrant, Harem Scarem, FM, Snakecharmer

    Paradise Rock UK and The Meddlesome Meeples present music news and reviews. In this episode, new albums from Warrant and Harem Scarem, and UK tour information for FM and Snakecharmer. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts...

  21. April #2 2017 – End Of April News

    Heather and Matt look at the music news from the world of rock. Including updates on new albums from Rhapsody Of Fire, Accept, Axel Rudi Pell, plus many other album announcements, and a review of new albums from Jessie Galante and Six Impossible Things. If you enjoyed this episode, please…

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  22. Music News – April #1

    Heather and Matt look at the music news. Topics include: Kenwyn House and Goldray, Crazy Lixx new album “Ruff Justice” and “Soul Survivor” by Adrenaline Rush. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like 🙂 You can find lots of videos and audio podcasts on our website: Home You...

  23. March 2017 #2 – March releases and a look ahead to April

    In this episode of The Bards Corner, the second from the month of March 2017, Heather and Matt present a roundup of the album releases from the world of melodic rock, and take a sneak peak ahead at April’s releases, discuss new albums from One Desire and Kings Of Broadway, and there’s an update…

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  24. March 2017 #1 Music News

    Heather and Matt discuss the new albums from Night Ranger, House Of Lords, Eclipse, Tokyo Motor Fist, the return of the original Unruly Child line up and Lionville. Also information on upcoming UK tour dates. For more info please visit Paradise Rock UK Intro: The Great Cold “Asteriai” – Credits:...

  25. #1 The Bards Corner – February 2017 Music News

    Matt and Heather present the music news, including new albums by Kansas, Sammy Berell, and TEN.… Read More

About this show

Matt and Heather present melodic rock music news and reviews, in conjunction with Paradise Rock UK. To find out more, please visit http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/ for music news or http://meddlesomemeeples.com/ to find out about other production by The Meddlesome Meeples, including other Podcast Shorts and the Meddlesome Meeples Podcast.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Bards Corner Music News have?

The Bards Corner Music News has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 28, 2018.

What is The Bards Corner Music News about?

Matt and Heather present melodic rock music news and reviews, in conjunction with Paradise Rock UK. To find out more, please visit http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/ for music news or http://meddlesomemeeples.com/ to find out about other production by The Meddlesome Meeples, including other Podcast...

How often does The Bards Corner Music News release new episodes?

The Bards Corner Music News publishes every two weeks, based on its 25 episodes since March 2017.

Who hosts The Bards Corner Music News?

The Bards Corner Music News is created and hosted by The Meddlesome Meeples & Paradise Rock UK.
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