ROCKADROME Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/rockadrome/ Guerssen Records Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:51:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-isotip-32x32.png ROCKADROME Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/rockadrome/ 32 32 Iron Claw (2LP) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/iron-claw-2lp/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/iron-claw-2lp/ Official gatefold double album of early 1970s Scottish underground heavy rock from Iron Claw, a band who were stomping around the UK with the likes of Black Sabbath, Hackensack, Pink Fairies, Juicy Lucy and others, but who never released a proper album. Iron Claw started their career in 1970 as (more or less) the world's first Black Sabbath tribute band -- they incorporated the entire first Black Sabbath LP and single into their live set! And as it happens, it was Iron Claw bassist Alex Wilson who unearthed the oldest known concert recording of Black Sabbath, a 1969 gig recorded by Wilson in Dumfries, Scotland. As time progressed, Iron Claw's live sets started to include many heavy, grinding, proto-doom, heavy rock originals.
This collection of sixteen of original studio tracks documents Iron Claw's existence from 1970 through 1974. It includes extensive liner notes, lyrics and photos inside the gatefold and on a 12" insert.

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]]> Official gatefold double album of early 1970s Scottish underground heavy rock from Iron Claw, a band who were stomping around the UK with the likes of Black Sabbath, Hackensack, Pink Fairies, Juicy Lucy and others, but who never released a proper album. Iron Claw started their career in 1970 as (more or less) the world’s first Black Sabbath tribute band — they incorporated the entire first Black Sabbath LP and single into their live set! And as it happens, it was Iron Claw bassist Alex Wilson who unearthed the oldest known concert recording of Black Sabbath, a 1969 gig recorded by Wilson in Dumfries, Scotland. As time progressed, Iron Claw’s live sets started to include many heavy, grinding, proto-doom, heavy rock originals.
This collection of sixteen of original studio tracks documents Iron Claw’s existence from 1970 through 1974. It includes extensive liner notes, lyrics and photos inside the gatefold and on a 12″ insert.

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]]> All Your Pretty Moves https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/all-your-pretty-moves/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/all-your-pretty-moves/ Vinyl reissue of 1979 Louisiana hard rock meets metal classic and collector item with a sound inspired by Thin Lizzy, UFO, Led Zeppelin, Budgie, and Judas Priest. Features a classic hard rock and metal crossover sound highlighted by the outstanding guitars of Pat O'Hara and Paul Restovich! This group later evolved into the Christian heavy metal group Philadelphia, which also released two highly-rated albums. Originally released in 1979 on the band's own label, this limited original vinyl pressing has become a sought-after item demanding over $400 from collectors when it surfaces. Now available again on the Rockadrome label! Includes insert with liner notes, lyrics, and band photos.

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]]> Vinyl reissue of 1979 Louisiana hard rock meets metal classic and collector item with a sound inspired by Thin Lizzy, UFO, Led Zeppelin, Budgie, and Judas Priest. Features a classic hard rock and metal crossover sound highlighted by the outstanding guitars of Pat O’Hara and Paul Restovich! This group later evolved into the Christian heavy metal group Philadelphia, which also released two highly-rated albums. Originally released in 1979 on the band’s own label, this limited original vinyl pressing has become a sought-after item demanding over $400 from collectors when it surfaces. Now available again on the Rockadrome label! Includes insert with liner notes, lyrics, and band photos.

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]]> No rest for the wicked https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/no-rest-for-the-wicked/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/no-rest-for-the-wicked/ Since the release of No Rest for the Wickeds in 1976, it's statureamong collectors of 60s and 70s hard rock and psychedeliahas grown steadily over the years, with original copies now fetching a large sum in the collectors market.
It has often been lauded as perhaps the best independent U.S. heavy rock release of the entire 1970s. Originally formed as Truth in 1969 in Iowa, USA, this power trio was named after a record by Jeff Beck. Between 1973-75 they played thousands of gigs, many with Leslie West, as well as playing with Blue ?ster Cult at a festival in Davenport, Iowa in front of 20,000 hard rock fans.

 

All the while, Truth & Janey were writing original material, gearing up to record their first full length album. In 1976, they laid down the tracks that would see release on their stunning No Rest for the Wicked album later that same year. The record featured six original tunes and two traditional blues covers revved up in true powerhouse Truth and Janey fashion.

 

Only 1,000 copies of the album were pressed on the local Montross records. Just as the ball started rolling, it all ended, as Denis Bunce left the group and quickly thereafter they completely disbanded. In a last ditch effort, guitarist Billy Janey reformed the group with all new members in 1977 and released the Just a Little Bit of Magic album, but it was a move in a completely different direction and has little to do with the ferocious hard rock Marshall 100-watt Superleadguitar sound that dominates No Rest for the Wicked. A total heavy sonic assault!

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]]> Since the release of No Rest for the Wickeds in 1976, it’s statureamong collectors of 60s and 70s hard rock and psychedeliahas grown steadily over the years, with original copies now fetching a large sum in the collectors market.
It has often been lauded as perhaps the best independent U.S. heavy rock release of the entire 1970s. Originally formed as Truth in 1969 in Iowa, USA, this power trio was named after a record by Jeff Beck. Between 1973-75 they played thousands of gigs, many with Leslie West, as well as playing with Blue ?ster Cult at a festival in Davenport, Iowa in front of 20,000 hard rock fans.

All the while, Truth & Janey were writing original material, gearing up to record their first full length album. In 1976, they laid down the tracks that would see release on their stunning No Rest for the Wicked album later that same year. The record featured six original tunes and two traditional blues covers revved up in true powerhouse Truth and Janey fashion.

Only 1,000 copies of the album were pressed on the local Montross records. Just as the ball started rolling, it all ended, as Denis Bunce left the group and quickly thereafter they completely disbanded. In a last ditch effort, guitarist Billy Janey reformed the group with all new members in 1977 and released the Just a Little Bit of Magic album, but it was a move in a completely different direction and has little to do with the ferocious hard rock Marshall 100-watt Superleadguitar sound that dominates No Rest for the Wicked. A total heavy sonic assault!

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