DISARM strip down for the Pure Rawk Awards

Mexborough dirt-dealers, Disarm will be stripping it down for the Pure Rawk Awards 09 by playing an acoustic set.

Last years 'New Breed Award' winners have really shown the critics their worth by grabbing top notch reviews across the board for their debut album, "By Any Means Necessary".

This won't be the first time that their raw, rampant music has had a lighter treatment. Prior to last years awards, the band had not done any live acoustic material - and an 'impromptu' live performance on "The HellDrive" with Twang on Total Rock Radio showed a different side to the band. Earlier this year, along with some special guests they performed an acoustic set at The Civic in their home town for their album release party.

Pure Rawk has been told to expect possibly some special guests and some familiar tunes not in the Disarm collection.

Disarm join Evil:Scarecrow as two of the four live acts for the awards night at the Purple Turtle in Camden on the 27th February 2009. You can vote online at http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnB1cmVyYXdrLmNvLnVrL2F3YXJkcw== and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LndlZ290dGlja2V0cy5jb20v and http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRpY2tldHdlYi5jby51ay8= .

EVIL: SCARECROW to play the 09 Pure Rawk Awards

Evil: Scarecrow are the first band confirmed to play the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. Described lovingly as "the scariest thing to come out of Nottingham since Torvill and Dean", Evil: Scarecrow have been creating some waves this year.

Taking influence from Cradle Of Filth, Slayer and Europe, their "Blue Peter Metal" may seem a bit different than what Pure Rawk readers and gig goers are used to. However, we feel they firmly fit the criteria for a Pure Rawk band. They're far from carbon copies of anything around at the moment and if you don't fall in love with their "Iron Maiden meets Black Metal meets stickyback plastic performances" then there is certainly some rigamortis setting in.

Evil: Scarecrow opened the main stage of Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2008 after winning an Unsigned competition voted for by fans earlier this year. Their previous two releases "Crowcifiction" and "Hell Dog" have received nothing but brilliant press from the big wigs of rock n' metal journalism.

Whether you're into black metal or rock n' roll, Evil: Scarecrow will grab your attention with their dramatic stage show ... four note solos, robot dances and the 'Hell Dog'. Their trademark track 'Robototron' features on the Pure Rawk "Unleashed and Loaded Vol 3." CD which is available from www.purerawk.co.uk/shop.

Evil: Scarecrow will be one of 4 acts to appear on the night for the Pure Rawk Awards 2009. The awards will be at the Purple Turtle in Camden on Friday 27 February 2009. You can vote online at www.purerawk.co.uk/awards and buy tickets for the awards ceremony and the aftershow for a steal at http://www.wegottickets.com/ and http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/.

Rollin' Thunder on the hunt for a new drummer - are you the one?

Rollin' Thunder are looking for a new skin pounder after the departure of their former drummer, Ste. Based near Manchester, they're a favourite on the classic metal and glam circuit.

Rollin Thunder are a five piece stadium rock band that formed 4 years ago. Since then they have found themselves sharing the stage with great acts such as vein, Tigertailz and more recently finishing there first UK tour with the band that influenced Metallica, Diamond Head! These guys have been described by many as one of the best bands to come out of the UK since the likes of Black Sabbath and Def lep. With the stage set for them in the future there shows just get bigger everytime as do the crowds. High energy, fist raising, stadium rock anthems that you just cant help but to sing along to.

A statement released by the band is as follows ...

"We would firstly like to say a big sorry to all our fans due to recent issues surrounding the band, and a bigger thanks to all thats kept in contact and for all your concerns. due to issues, we havent been around on myspace much but that will change from now on.

As you may be aware last year we lost our drummer due to personal reasons, and as we head into a new year we're on the prowl for the next great drummer to join us for a journey of rock n roll ... so if you're willing to give blood, sweat and tears and have a high level of commitment then drop us a line via myspace."

You heard them - go to www.myspace.com/rollinthunder22

Lee Wray on Nix's "Breakfast Bomb" tomorrow

The very lovely Lee Wray (Zen Motel/CJ and the Satellites) will be joining me from 10.30 til 12 tomorrow on the "Breakfast Bomb". Email your requests, questions, banter and fruitcakes to - studio@totalrock.com.

Remember ... 9am-12pm tomorrow!

"Pin-Up" Award added to the Pure Rawk Awards!

As you will know, the Pure Rawk Awards that now take place every year in February. The 2008 Awards were great. Great bands, good entertainment, suprises and prizes. This next year will be even better than the last one.

And to prove that, we're establishing the "Pure Rawk Pin-Up" of the year award! It will be open to all of the ladies who have been Pin-Ups this year.

Voting will open for the new awards on October 27th 2008 and will close January 12th 2009.

Nearer the time we will release the links to get voting, but in the meantime - we'd love to hear some ideas for the next awards! Whether they are fun and games, prizes or a theme for the next awards - drop us a line at purerawk@rock.com.