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The original artwork for Saxon’s Crusader album retuned to my studio for some work, the picture shows Paul Quinn with the beast guitar infront of the artwork.

Happy days

Good to see my future son in law Tim, once again picking up the gauntlet by flying the flag for Bloodstock in my wagon on his quest to let all and sundry know about the UK’s best metal fest. BLOODSTOCK.

The storm returned with fresh fury, they heard eerie noises in the darkness  round them. It may have been only a trick of the wind in the cracks and the gullies of the rocky wall, but the sounds were those of shrill cries, and wild howls of laughter. Stones began to fall from the mountain-side, whistling over their heads, or crashing on the path beside them. Every now and again they heard a dull rumble as a great boulder rolled down from hidden heights above.

The latest painting to come from my studio is titled Urk-hai, size 120”x72” I don?t know how
many miles I walked to and from my easel but I’m sure it’s a few. There will be a colour
image of the completed work but for now it?s just me and the canvas.

And yes you’re never to old to rock.

Paul

Molly Hatchet’s new album
 JUSTICE

Molly Hatchet’s latest cover, Justice, my seventh for the band the first being Devil’s Canyon in 1996.

June 1st, 2010 marks the release of MOLLY HATCHET’S latest studio effort Justice. The album has been receiving rave reviews and the new songs are being heralded as instant classics. In celebration of the release of the album MOLLY HATCHET has been named PureSouthernRock.com’s band of the week. With a North American tour lined up for this summer MOLLY HATCHET are ready to unleash their own brand of Justice upon everyone.

To Bobby Ingram, brain, guitarist and main songwriter of American Southern rock act MOLLY HATCHET, the term ‘Justice’ is more than just a word. To him, this basic concept expresses his whole philosophy of life. Justice, fairness, trust between friends, family members, parents and their children: what could be more important? MOLLY HATCHET live this maxim, to them this solemn promise applies not only within the international Southern Rock community, but also to their music and its impact on their fans. Yet Ingram saves himself any kind of self-assessment, leaving the verdict on MOLLY HATCHET’S latest offering, Justice, to his audience. “Have we evolved as a band? Have we become better? Stronger? These are questions that everybody should answer for themselves when they have listened to our new album. I’m sure that the clarification of this matter will turn out in our favor.”

Ingram’s confidence, his joy and his pride in the new material on Justice are well warranted. A dozen rock numbers prove that MOLLY HATCHET are justly considered to be on par with legends such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. Justice is marked by hot Southern Rock that is exceptionally powerful and diverse. Almost every single track signals its musical and thematic direction. As front man Phil McCormack unmistakably sings on ‘American Pride’: “Got that American pride with that southern style, born and bred something deep inside.” And the title track is pretty much representative of the whole album: “We need some Justice to make the wrong into right.”

At the same time, MOLLY HATCHET don’t just broadcast these type of statements, they fill them with altruistic commitment, the most impressive example being ‘Fly On Wings Of Angels (Somer’s Song)’, which is based on a true story. MOLLY HATCHET have dedicated this haunting track to seven-year-old Somer Thompson from Florida, who was abused and brutally murdered. Without a second’s hesitation, Ingram and the band supported Somer’s parents when they needed help, by playing a charity concert to raise money and informing the public about the tragic events. As a listener, you can’t help but be moved when you hear Somer’s sister Abby Thompson sing at the beginning and end of the track. “Coincidentally, a few days ago a prime suspect was arrested,” Ingram says. “The indications are that he killed her, but we will be fair and not prematurely judge him until all questions have been answered. That’s also part of true Justice.”

There are so many exciting aspects to discover on an album which presents MOLLY HATCHET (Ingram, McCormick, Dave Hlubek (guitar), Tim Lindsey (bass), Shawn Beamer (drums), John Galvin (keyboards)) at the pinnacle of their creativity. MOLLY HATCHET have recorded a true masterpiece; not only in terms of their compositions, but also in terms of its production, Justice leaves nothing to be desired. Producer Ingram is responsible for the awesome sound, supported by sound engineer Tommy Newton, who mixed the album. “I wanted a warm, natural sound, which you only get with an analog mixing desk,” Ingram explains his decision of working with Newton and his Area 51 studio. And so Justice has turned into an album which impresses at all levels: earthy, dynamic, with a lot of love for detail and loads of energy. You could say it’s MOLLY HATCHET at their best!

TRACKLISTING

01. Been To Heaven Been To Hell
02. Safe In My Skin
03. Deep Water
04. American Pride
05. I´m Gonna Live `Til I Die
06. Fly On Wings Of Angels (Somers Song)
07. As Heaven Is Forever
08. Tomorrows And Forevers
09. Vengeance
10. In The Darkness Of The Night

After many years of the arena bar being just called The arena Bar it was decided to give it an identity, hence The Bloodstock Arms. Being a great believer in developing the festival year on year it has been decided to create a bespoke sign for the The VIP BAR this will now be called The Serpents Lair. So for those of you who want a different experience of the festival with your VIP package you now have your own bar.

Ok gentle folk, this is part news and part me trying out my all new all dancing all singing  admin panel. As you may know I’ve been producing the artwork for my festival from day one, this year Bloodstock  reached a mile stone in it’s evolution,10 years with 11 festivals, 6 indoor and 5 open air. I understand the argument re the 10th anniversary so I’ll not go there. I will be putting up all the images under Bloodstock in the navigation bar once the web guy has altered that area. Mean time here it is.

Bloodstock is delighted to announce the addition of something very special this year. Members of the Bloodstock Team have gathered forces to create the mighty BLOODSTOCK ALL STAR BAND!

Fronted by the bearded wander – Lee Heydon, this promises to be the most energetic and interactive show that Bloodstock has witnessed in its ten year history. Covering bands such as KISS, MANOWAR, MEATLOAF & VIXEN, Lee is determined to make this a special show…

“Kiss has obviously played a major role in my life and I want to do it as much justice as possible, so if it means wearing Spandex and Face Paint – then so be it. But as importantly Manowar have also been a huge inspiration and the Spandex maybe substituted with Crotch-Less Leather Trousers! As for Vixen’s influence on the show – I’d rather not comment.”

Lee will be joined on stage by an array of hidden musical talent who will unleash this Metal Extravaganza to the Bloodstock masses…….

Lee Heydon (The Bearded Wander) – Lead Vocals
Rob Bannister (The Silent Assasin) – Bass Guitar and Backing Growls
Lisa McNally – (Mistress Rock Soc) – Keyboards and Symphonic Screams
Adam Gregory – (The Dodgy Death Dealer) – Lead Guitar and Camp Facial Expressions.
Fatboy – (Fatboy) – Tambourine and Kazoo.

The band will also be joined on stage by backing dancers and legends in the making –

THE ALL NEW PLEASURE SLAVES!

Vicky & Rachael Gregory are joining forces with former Pineapple Studio’s regular Simon Hall in delighting the crowd with a full on routine. Simon explains…

“Obviously I’m trained in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance, but for this performance we intend to recreate the drama of the songs and add a touch of spice!

The attention to detail is essential and we are discussing costumes as we speak, but needless to say Leg Warmers, Leotards and Sweatbands will be a definite– and all in Pink (Vicky’s Choice)”

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!

We promised an interactive performance and that’s exactly what is being offered ….

For one show only, Paul Gregory (Bloodstock Founder and Chief Whip Cracker) will be painting a unique backdrop in real time and sacrificing his paint pots to the Gods of Metal! The likes of Rolf Harris (Paul’s inspiration for much of his former creations), has never attempted such an undertaking and it promises to be an eye watering spectacle.

Bloodstock Open Air

By The Crew – For The Fans !