The Paranoid Squirrel

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 103

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0700

This week’s show has a bit of a Punk theme to it. Well I say a bit; but it’s all Punk starting off with two tracks from The Buzzcocks and then an unreleased version of ‘White Rabbit’ by The Damned and a live Dead Boys track featuring Cheetah Chrome with The Blackhearts comes blasting in. On the live front I play The UK Subs from their recent UK jaunt. The whole show finishes up with the Anti-Nowhere League doing their….well you’ll just have to listen to find out.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 102

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0700

I start this week’s show off with a live Hellacopters track swiftly followed by Finish rockers Waltari. A track off the new Hardcore Superstar album ‘Beg For It’ is played along with a new Crash Diet track featuring vocalist number 3. After the interest generated from last week’s show Steel Panther have two studio tracks played from their ‘Feel The Steel’ album. I finish off this weeks show with two tracks from The Seeds as Sky Saxon passed away on Thursday. The last song actually played on this weeks show is a tribute to that other icon that passed away this week; Farrah Fawcett. Do you get the feeling that Sky Saxon is going to be the new Darby Crash!

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 101

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:02:00 -0700

I wasn’t originally going to have this weeks show as ‘Live In Concert’ affair but I just couldn’t decide which bits to leave out of Steel Panthers’ London gig. So prepare yourself for 90 minutes of Glam done Tap style.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 100

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0700

A couple of The Methdones tunes start this week’s show off and indeed one ends it. German Krautrockers Neu! Have the track that inspired the freak out part to The Damned’s ‘Dark Asteroid’ played. On the live front we have three Downloaded bands playing warm up shows. Firstly it’s Skin from their 2^nd 100 Club gig. Finally, but by know means least, I finish up with Anvil at the Camden Underworld but before them support came from Lauren Harris.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 99

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:57:53 -0700

Once again this week’s show features live bands. This time recorded at the Dublin Castle on the 30^th May. The Scaramanga Six start the proceedings with Shush next. Headlining are Chris Catalyst’s (currently touring with The Sisters Of Mercy) other band the very excellent Eureka Machines.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 98

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:01:00 -0700

All the bands on this weeks show were recorded live at the Gaff in London on the 21^st May. The first band to kick things off are The Jukebox Junkies followed by Shush (Milena Yum – AntiProduct) then Brijitte West (NY Loose) and The Desperate Hopefuls (Kitty Hudson & Dead Identities) and finishing the whole shebang off were The Black Mollys (Enuff Z’Nuff).

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 97

Sat, 23 May 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Old age kicks this weeks show off and I use tracks by Steadlür and The Parlour Mob to illustrate my rational. Finland’s Hybrid Children ‘Fight As One’ album has two tracks played for your enjoyment. The Riverboat Gamblers have a new album out called ‘Underneath The Owl’. Strange title, I’m sure there’s a good story behind it, but it is really good album. Obviously you get to hear a couple of tunes from it. On the live front I play a couple of tracks from The Doits and finishing up this weeks show are Laika Dog recorded when they supported Ginger at the O² Islington.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 96

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Another live recording this week. Thanks to Andy from the Fear And Loathing fanzine for telling me when the tickets were going on sale. Without that knowledge I wouldn’t have seen and you won’t be about to hear The New York Dolls live at the 100 Club.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 95

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:01:00 -0700

This week’s show is a live recording of Ginger performing his non-Wildhearts material at the O² Academy Islington. ‘Nuff said!

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 94

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:01:00 -0700

I start this week’s show with the armtastic news that The Damned will be joining Motörhead and Girlschool on their November tour. So I play some Damned and Motörhead to celebrate. I have finally, I think, discovered my new favourite band; The Chelsea Smiles. I play a small selection from their new CD for your delectation. On the live front I took Mrs A. up to see Asia. So play some of what we heard.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 93

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Oslo rockers Senit open this week’s show. Two brand new studio tracks are played next. First is the title track from the New York Dolls new album swiftly followed by a track from the New Christs new album ‘Gloria’. On the live front The Answer from their supporting AC/DC role at the O² get an airing. Obviously the headliners, AC/DC, close this week’s show. Also find out which NWOBHM frontman was sitting in front of us and which ex-Darkness member was on our left.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 92

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:01:00 -0700

In a packed programme tonight we have live Rasmus and Backyard Babies taken from their recent UK joint headling tour. A reunited Rachel Stamp were also recorded live for your delectation along with a solo gig from Warrior Soul’s frontman Kory Clarke. Rounding things off is a live Hanoi Rocks track featuring ex member Nasty Suicide from one of their farewell shows at Tavastia. And it’s Goodnight from him.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 91

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Kicking off this weeks show we have a live Marc Bolan track that features The Damned. Still on the Punk front I play a Clash song from their ‘Super Black Market’ LP. A new favourite in the Armitage household are Vincent & The Onepotts so I air a couple of tracks by them. On the Scandinavian front a couple of demos by Gin 'n' Juice, the first new material from Hardcore Superstar that feature new guitarist Vic Zeno and a track by 1st Liberation are all played. I finish off the show with Simon Le Bon singing a Damned song with The Neurotic Outsiders.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 90

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:01:00 -0700

The first couple of tracks on this weeks show come from the original all black American Punk Band Death. Sticking with Punk I play some live Discharge from their recent Camden Underworld gig. Then we move onto my account of Metallica's concert at the O² Arena the day after. Lastly I end the show with the classic Sonic's Rendezvous Band track performed by The Hydromatics at Debaser in 2007.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 89

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Another all live show this week from the first of the “Bad, Bad, Boys Tour 2009 [Dead By Grimsby]” gigs. The first band on were Scottish Glam Rockers Peep Show. Followed swiftly by South Yorkshire’s finest Disarm and then headliners Drugdealer Cheerleader.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 88

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0700

A Scandinavian sandwich of a show this week. The first piece of bread comes from The Babysitters from their, I think, one and only LP. Then it’s onto the “Fillings”. First up are The Screaming Dizbusters with two tracks. One from each of their 7”’s. Then The Carburetors make a welcome return with a track off their ‘Loud Enough To Raise The Dead’ CD. The next few bands all seem to have just released new albums or singles; The Backstreet Girls, Hybrid Children, Dee Rangers, and Dollhouse. So I play a track from each. Unfortunately we’re still waiting for the third Chronics album so you’ll have to make do with an oldie but goldie. The final “Filling” comes from The Flaming Sideburns with a couple of live MC5 covers and the last piece of bread comes from Oregon stoners Red Fang.

Episode 87

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:31:18 -0700

We are all live this week as I went up to ULU to see Hardcore Superstar play their one off UK date. Support came from firstly Heaven's Basement who could have the makings of a “Classic” British Rock Band. Second on the bill were Welsh Glamsters TigerTailz who I’ve not seen live for over twenty years! This was the first time Hardcore Superstar have played the UK with new guitarist Vic Zino who seems to have filled Thomas Silver’s shoes quite comfortably. Three new tracks from their up and coming new album ‘Beg For it’ were played, one of which you get to hear on the show.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 86

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0800

I start this week’s show off with, in my opinion, the greatest intro to a song ever. I then play a Hellacopters tune covered by The Hives. As Bloodlights have a new album out early Autumn I thought I’d play a song from it. I also play, as reported on the Rock and Roll Geek Show Forum, a track of one of the strangest supergroups to emerge for a long while. They are called Tinted Windows and feature members of Cheap Trick, The Fountains Of Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins and *ahem* Hanson. One of my favourite, but short lived, bands of the early Eighties was Scarlet Party. I dug out their debut 7” and thought I’d give it a play. I missed, again, seeing The Divine Rights Of Kings farewell gig in Clapham at the end of last month. So I play a song by them that you or I won’t be hearing live anytime soon! Word has reached us that the Wildhearts are going to be releasing a new album this year and to celebrate I play a track by Wildhearts bassist Scott Sorry’s other band Sorry And The Sinatras. The next two bands I play, John Ford [Rich Jones played in them for a while], and Electric Shadows don’t seem to have any websites but I’m sure if you google hard enough you’ll find something! The Thunder Boys, who are up next certainly do even though I think they might be no more. Last but no means least is Larry Wallis [who doesn’t have a website either, not even a myspace] with the addition of Paul Gray (Damned, Eddie & The Hotrods, UFO) and Steve Nichols (Eddie & The Hotrods) on bass and drums.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 85

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0800

A two part show this week. The first part features the whole of the Warrior Soul set from their Hellfire Festival slot that actually doesn’t feature Kory Clarke. In the second part I review The Story Of Anvil film which strangely enough is about the Canadian rock band Anvil. It ranks right up there with ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. You get to listen to some of the great lines from the film. A must see.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 84

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This week’s show features the three bands that played at The Dirty Water Club on the 13^th February. The first band on were The Lysergics who play classic Sixties psychedelic garage. Second are Gorilla who totally blew me away with their Motörhead, Thunders, Pink Fairies style of rock. Headliners are OJM who have Michael Davis bassist of the MC 5 as special guest vocalist for their encore. ‘Nuff said.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 83

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0800

“Bam!” Three songs back to back to back (copyright H.Rollins). First up you get to hear ‘Smash It Up Pts 1, 2, 3 AND 4’ performed by The Damned then a brand new Rogue Male track featuring the guitar skills of Bernie Tormé then finally a new track from the new Chelsea Smiles album which is due for release on the 16^th March, which also happens to be my daughter’s eighth birthday. Guess what she’s getting?! Then as the Backyard Babies have just announced an April UK tour, I play a ‘Total 13’ track. An Anthrax demo from the summer of 1985 finds its way onto the show as does a track from the latest Vaginal Chicken CD ‘Hangover Chicken’. That mystery band, Enuff Z'Nuff, from a few shows ago get the title track off their latest CD played and I round the whole show off with a track by Norwegian Garage Rockers The Cosmic Dropouts from their ‘Sonic Circus’ CD.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 82

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0800

I start this week’s show off with a Beautiful Creatures track. Then we go into ex-Hardcore Superstar guitarist Thomas Silver's first foray into the solo world. Warfare then Deathwish are linked via my Deathwish versus Onslaught story. One song each from the former two, two from the latter are played. I play one of the live Cold Ethyl covers from their debut Debaser gig and I’ve found out that there’s a German rock band called Railway which as a Trainspotter made me smile. No they don’t wear anoraks as stage gear, but you can hear what they sound like as I finish of the show with two of their *ahem* tracks.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 81

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0800

The first band on this week’s episode are The Carburetors from Norway. I talk about missing Virus and Inner Eden due to lack of money but play some Inner Eden anyway. An Audiophile track from the latest G.M.T. album makes it’s debut and talking of debuts I play the opening song from the very first Motörhead gig which was waaaay back in 1975. Four live tracks by Shush from their headlining gig at the Water Rats are aired and I finish up the show by talking about Nicke Andersson’s new band Cold Ethyl and play out with a couple of Steve Jones and The Fantasy 7 demos.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 80

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0800

“Live, Live, Live and indeed Live”. All the music this week’s show is live. First off we have a Gluecifer track taken from their ‘Farewell To The Kings Of Rock’ DVD which was recorded at the Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway on the 14^th October 2005. Then we move on to Beautiful Creatures who cover an AC/DC song, Bang Tango who cover a T-Rex track and headlining the whole shebang Faster Pussycat who cover their back catalogue, recorded on their UK tour at the Camden Underworld on the 19^th January.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 79

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0800

I plough straight into this week’s show with a Stevie Klasson song taken from his ‘Don’t Shoot The Messenger’ album. Then sticking with Stockholm I play the Diamond Dogs covering Sam Cook featuring Nicke Andersson. I have a bit of a moan about the closure of the London Astoria and dig out some of my old Marquee gig guides letting you know who was playing back in the days of yore. As a tribute to all my old, now closed, haunts I play a live Demolition 23 track. My first live gig of 2009 was on the 10^th at the Brief in Croydon. The bands were Ten Foot Nun supported by The Eureka Machines. Obviously I recorded them for your delectation. I end this episode with a Sonic’s Rendezvous track because Rat Scabies and Henry Rollins reminded me about it.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 78

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0800

The first two tracks I play come from the Live Powertrane CD that feature the late but will always be great Ron Ashetson. I reveal who last weeks mystery band was, but not before I play another song that they’ve covered. Next are two tracks by the Norwegian band Molotow. We stay in Scandinavia with two tracks from The Sonic Negroes and Marvel. Leaving Sweden for Brazil I play two tracks by Bastardz. I then finish off the show with two versions of ‘Poison Heart’. The first recorded by Stiv Bator, the second by The Ramones.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 77

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0800

I continue where I left off on last weeks show; after seeing Angel Witch at the Underworld I strolled over the road to see No Direction at the Bar Monsta. Naturally you get to hear choice cuts from their set. Next I play the Wildhearts Christmas give away song ‘Borderline’ followed by a track from the forthcoming Star Star CD ‘The Rock Trash Au Go Go Show’. As The Chelsea Smiles are going to be gracing our shores in March and April I play a song from their last CD ‘Thirty Six Hours Later’. Rounding up the whole show with a cover song by a band I’m not going to tell who they are until next weeks show.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 76

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:24:43 -0800

An all live affair this week with The Quireboys recorded at the Forum in Kentish Town on the 14th December followed by Angel Witch who were recorded at the Camden Underworld on the 20th December.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 75

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0800

Live Warrior Soul from the LA2 12-12-08. Support came from Sacred Mother Tongue and The Almighty's frontman Ricky Warwick. So you get to hear them as well!

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 74

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0800

On this weeks episode I play a track by After The Ice who supported Brijitte West a couple of weeks ago. Man Raze who have just finished a short club tour have a couple of tracks played from their debut album 'Surreal'. I also play a couple Wildhearts' tracks from their debut 12" 'Mondo Akimbo A-Go-Go' who have also just wound up a short UK tour. I Walk The Line from Finland make their debut on the Squirrel Rock Show as do Mob Research, who's debut CD is out in March.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 73

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0800

I play a brand new Nick Royale song, some live UK Subs recorded in Crawley and three Glorious Bankrobbers songs get an airing but I start the whole show off with some Danko Jones and Backyard Babies.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 72

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0800

On this week’s show I catch up with Alex from www.thebathroomwall.co.uk and we chat about a whole range of subjects that may or may not include, Airbourne, the death of Michael Lee, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Hanoi Rocks, Motley Crue, the Quireboys, the Marquee. Basically we ramble on for an hour and twenty minutes about the life the universe and well, everything.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 71

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0800

This weeks live artist is The Damned recorded at their album launch party gig at the Islington Academy on the 19th Nov. Studio material comes from Warrior Soul, Hate Gallery The Peepshows and Dundertaget (that's Thunder Express to you and me).

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 70

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0800

On this episode of The Paranoid Squirrel I play some live cuts from The Motörhead, Saxon, Danko Jones gig, Brighton Dome 6^th November 2008. It’s loud and it’s long. Go to www.theparanoidsquirrel.com for more details.

The Paranoid Squirre Ep 69

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0800

On this week’s show I play a couple of Hanoi Rocks songs followed by a track from Robban Eriksson’s new outfit Tramp. Live music this week comes from Bleech, The Berettas, Brijitte West, Shush and The Brothers Of Brazil. Next up are two Gluecifer tracks from their Sub Pop split 7” and a couple of new tracks from the “Demons” current album ‘Ace In The Hole’ then I finish off the show with the first single off Crucified Barbara’s next album which is going to be called ‘Til Death Do Us Party‘.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 68

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0700

"No Sleep Before The Fall" staring The Hellacopters, Dregen, The Nomads, The Peepshows, Royal Cream, The Robots, The "Demons", The Turpintines and my goodself.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 67

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Adam Bomb, Dear Superstar, Disarm and Zen Motel were all at the Paradise City Rock Night at Madam Jo Jo's in Soho on Thursday. I was there to record the whole proceedings and then let you in on it.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 66

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:13:46 -0700

I play a couple of new tracks from the Damned's latest album "So, Who's Paranoid?" along with a track off their 2nd album "Music For Pleasure". Swedish glamsters Vains Of Jenna get a track played followed by a new Warrior Soul song from their forthcoming album "Chinese Democracy". Two versions of 'Criminal' by Smack are played back to back. One old, one new. I wind the whole show up with some classic Motorhead.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 65

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this episode I play a snippet of an ill advised Gary Glitter cover by Pretty Boy Floyd. The Loaded, Loyalties split single, 'Saved By The Bell' by the Backyard Babies. This version has Dizzy Reed form Guns 'n' Roses on the piano. Danish band Volbeat get a couple of tracks from their new CD played as do Girlschool. The whole show finishes up with some live Status Quo.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 64

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this episode I play the Pirates Of The Baltic Sea single. The band is made up of Michael Monroe, Dregen, Adam Bomb and Jussi 69. The Hellacopters played their one and only UK date on their "Before The Fall" farewell tour on the 29th September. I played selected highlights from their set along with opening act Bloodlights featuring ex Gluecifer guitarist Captain Poon.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 63

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Live Wildhearts from their 'Earth Vs' London gig. Also live we have LA Guns, Love/Hate and New Generation Superstars recorded at their Islington date. Plus a new track by AC/DC from their new album 'Black Ice'.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 62

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show you get to hear the b-side to the new Hellacopters single, some live Skintight Jaguars and Trouble featuring Warrior Soul vocalist Kory Clarke, a brand new AntiProduct track and live cuts from The Loyalties and Duff McKagan’s Loaded.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 61

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Live songs from The Tokyo Dragons last gig and live Girlschool from their album launch party are played along with live Crucified Barbara and live Backyard Babies from their Brighton gig.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 60

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:22:34 -0700

I couldn't get it together this week as I was still jet lagged. So instead of giving this week a miss I decided to play the whole of Robin Black's gig at the Brief in Croydon.

Enjoy.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 59

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0700

The last of the pre-recorded Paranoid Squirrel Rockshows. First up we have Julian Cope and Captain Sensible. Then I talk about how they nearly formed a band. I get a bit heavy and play some Discharge and Slayer. After reading a review in Classic Rock I play a Stone Gods track, then The Wild Hearts (yes spelt like that because that’s how it was when this demo was recorded) finishing off with a couple of Suicidal Tendencies songs.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 58

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0700

A ‘Live’ show this week which come courtesy of Wildhearts guitarist C.J. This gig was recorded in July last year at the Water Rats in London. C.J. did have some technical problems towards the end of his and the Satellites set but it doesn’t detract too much from what was a really enjoyable gig. I interviewed C.J. after the gig which you can hear in full on Episode 3 of The Paranoid Squirrel Rockshow.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 57

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0700

My iTunes ‘party Shuffle’ dictate most of this weeks show. Enjoy.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 56

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this hastily put together show, as you’re listening to this I’m I’ve just started a three week holiday in the States, I play a couple of tracks from the shelved Duff McKagan solo CD, the other two Midlife Crisis tracks, two new Backyard Babies tracks, two StoneWall Noise Orchestra tunes and a few Robin Black songs recorded live at the Croydon Brief.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 55

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0700

This week I talk about how the Common Cold prevented me from seeing Muscle Car and how the Royal Mail finally delivered the new Motörhead CD to me. So I play a couple of tracks by them both. (New) iconic T-shirts part 2 gets a mention. Two new Negative songs from their ‘Killer Karma’ CD and two new Midlife Crisis’ tracks off their new 7” are aired. Midlife Crisis are Urkke T (ex MarySlim), Dregen (Backyard Babies), Måns Maggot (The Maggots) and Robert Eriksson (soon to be ex Hellacopters). Icelandic rockers Sign have done a cover of Maidens ‘Run To The Hills’ which I also play. As I started the show with an Australian band I decide to end this weeks proceedings with another Australian band; Radio Birdman.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 54

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:02:00 -0700

I play a new Enuff Z’Nuff tune and a Beatle cover they did at Rocklohoma with Steven Adler on drums. New(ish) Croydon band Inner Eden get two of their demos played. As the Damned are recording their first new studio album since the beginning of the century I play a Radio 1 session track along with a song from ‘Grave Disorder’. Motorhead have a new studio album out late Summer and to celebrate I play a couple of live tracks by them. Last but by no means least The Ramones finish of this weeks show with two songs that’ll have your feet tapping.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 53

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:03:00 -0700

A couple of punk classics from GBH followed by Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls featuring Wayne Kramer. The Yams and Undercover Slut also have a couple of tracks aired along with the brand new Backyard Babies track 'F.O.A.D.' Rounding things off are Crash Diet with mk i and ii line ups and finally a couple of Hawkwind tracks finish things off.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 52

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:43:54 -0700

G.M.T. that’s Robin Guy, John McCoy and Bernie Tormé have three songs played from their recent Southend gig. Day 21, that’s Jimmy Pursey, Matt Sergeant, The Rev and Snell have two live songs taken from their Nambucca gig last Thursday. More live tracks from No Direction recorded at the Intrepid Fox a day later. Studio tracks from The Scaramanga Six and The Imperial Vipers.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 51

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I play a couple of tracks from Dear Superstar who are out on tour this month, a couple of songs from the Diamond Dog’s new album ‘Most Likely’, two cover versions by Stockholm based band the “Demons”, some unreleased and rarely heard demos by The Damned, rounding things off with a live ‘Born Broke’ by The Hellacopters.armitagerocks@hotmail.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 50

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Live music this week comes from Queensryche at the indigO2, The MC 5 at the Royal Festival Hall, who were joined by Primal Scream for their encore and Whitesnake and Def Leppard recorded at Wembley.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 49

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:01:00 -0700

A whole show dedicated our trip to the IndigO2 for the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award 2008 Ceremony. Live music comes from Testament, Apocalyptica, The Children Of Bodom, In Flames and Disturbed. Hosted by Oderus Urungus from GWAR.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 48

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Live music from The Foo Fighters featuring Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, The Night Marchers and The Kits from The 100 Club and two studio tracks each from The SurfaholicS and The Cowboy Prostitutes.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 47

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:48:55 -0700

Against all the odds I manage to get a show out this week. No live recordings even though I wanted them. I start the show off by telling of my Adam Bomb jape. Then rapidly move onto the Sound City Swedish Show Case night from the Borderline. Featuring Crumbland, I know they’re Finnish, Hell ‘n’ Diesel, Babylon Bombs and Mustasch and I generally moan about my Computer crash ‘n’ burning throughout the whole show.www.myspace.com/crumblandwww.myspace.com/hellndieselwww.myspace.com/babylonbombswww.myspace.com/mustasch

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 46

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:01:00 -0700

What can I say about this weeks show? Well if you go www.theparanoidsquirrel.com you’ll find all the information you’ll need.

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The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 45

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I go to The Loyalties album launch party and catch the last date of the Dirty Weekend Tour. So I play a couple of tracks from all those involved.www.theparanoidsquirrel.com for the show notes and links.armiatge@theparanoidsquirrel.com to e-mail me.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 44

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I play a Smack song and a song by new Smack vocalist Anzi Destruction, a couple of new No Direction songs, a couple of tracks by The Portugals formally known as They Went To Portugal, two songs by Bristol based five piece Riot:Noise and a live Camp Freddy tune featuring Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Duff McKagan.www.theparanoidsquirrel.com for links and show notes. The Paranoid Squirrel is a member of www.assofrock.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 43

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:01:00 -0700

In this weeks show I play some live Nipple Erectors and Johnny Moped from the 100 Club on 6^th May and some live songs from The Blow Ups and Shush recorded at The Brief in Croydon on the 8^th May. Studio tracks come from The Cute Lepers and Patchwork Grace.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 42

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this show I finally get around to playing a couple of studio Day 21 tracks. Day 21 are 50% Sham 69 and 50% The Towers Of London. They seem to have a few myspaces pages. Here’s one of them www.myspace.com/hershamboys Next up are new London based band Kismetik with a couple of their demos. Influences; Damned, Motorhead, Ramones. Sounds good to me. They can be reached at www.myspace.com/kismetikmv A band I’d never heard of were Soggy, from France, until a chance newsgroup message pointed me in their direction. I play a couple of tracks by them recorded in 1981 which have just been re-released on vinyl. To buy the record http://www.memoireneuve.fr/ventesENG.html and if your French is up to scratch their bio can be found here http://soggy.over-blog.fr/ We now move swiftly along to South African band The Mochines who’s 2^nd CD ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ has just come out. If you like Radio Birdman, The Hellacopters and Social Distortion you should enjoy The Mochines. Their myspace page is www.myspace.com/themochines Time to Glam it up firstly with Peep Show with two tracks from their debut CD ‘Out For Blood’ www.myspace.com/peepshowroxx to hear and see more. Secondly we cross the pond to Canada for two Robin Black songs as they’re coming over to The UK in August. www.myspace.com/robinblackrocks Finally but by no means least I play a live Hanoi Rocks track from the Marguee at the end of 1984 featuring guest vocals from Stiv Bators.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 41

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I play a couple of tracks from Brighton based band The Hotlines, a track from the new Loyalties CD, the current Gemini Five single, a new Thunder Express track, an Eureka Machines song and one of the new Wildhearts cover songs.www.theparanoidsquirrel.com armitage@theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 40

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I play two new tracks from the new Hellacopters CD ‘Head Off’. Four live Warrior Soul tracks recorded at the Camden Underworld. Two Supragod tracks. One live Day 21 track and a Backyard Babies tune.Show notes can be found at www.theparanoidsquirrel.comarmitage@theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 39

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0700

A short, but very sweet, show this week. I’m saving myself until next week, you’ve been warned! The first song I play is ‘Destroy’ by Mary’s Kids from their, so far, only release on Bootleg Booze. To find out more details go to www.myspace.com/maryskidsmusic Next up is a live track by WashingtonDC’s finest Adam West. Recorded Debaser, Stockholm in the Autumn of 2005. Look out for a new Adam West album and European Tour this year. Jake and the boys can be found at www.fandangorecs.com and whilst you’re there marvel at the records Jake has released on his Fandango Record label. I then play three songs that can be found on those marvellous ‘Top Of The Pops’ ‘70’s ‘not original artist’ compilation LPs. I then talk about the internet rumour that Hellacopters drummer Robban could be joining Hanoi Rocks. Remember; RUMOUR. So I play The Wild Kings track ‘Down At The Wild Kingdom’ from their one and only 7” on Wild Kingdom Records (Natch). I finish of the show with The Briefs track ‘She’s Just A Girl On The Block’. Next week, hopefully will contain some Warrior Soul, some Day 21, maybe some Loyalties and if the postman delivers in time some new Hellacopters. Remember next weeks show might be a day or two late. armitage@theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 38

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0700

A mixture of vinyl, CD and a couple of live tracks this week. The CDs come in the form of MarySlim and two new Whitesnake recordings. Vinyl; it’s Midlife Crisis, The Hellacopters and The Flaming Sideburns. Live we hear Richard Bacchus from the Bar Monsta and Adam Ant from 1978. For links and show notes go to www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 37

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0700

All the music from this weeks show comes from that warm sounding medium; vinyl.The Hellacopters with ‘I’m Eighteen’, a Kill City Dragon Demo, alternative Damned mixes, Tomahawk and Marty Robbins with ‘Five Brothers’. I kid you not!!Show notes and links www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 36

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:53:01 -0700

On this weeks show you hear the new Hellacopters single, The Ramones with Glem Burke on drums, a Richard Bacchus acoustic track, some Turbonegro and to finish things off some live Hellacopters.

www.theparanoidsquirrel.com for links and show notes.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 35

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0700

On this weeks show I play a couple of acoustic Loyalties tracks from the Water Rats along with three Eureka Machines songs, one of which was also recorded at the Water Rats. An interview with Chris Catalyst that I did nearly a year ago, I was waiting for him to get a bit more famous, but I couldn’t wait any longer. www.theparanoidsquirrel.com for all the links.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 34

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0800

Another ‘Live’ show. This week it’s Hanoi Rocks. The main gig is from the Concorde 2, Brighton on the 6^th March whilst the encore comes from the Astoria 2, London, a day later which was Lacu’s last gig as Hanoi’s drummer.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 33

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:28:05 -0800

This is a live recording of Ginger from the Wildhearts at the Water Rats in King’s Cross, London on 3^rd March 2008. He is aided and abetted by Chris Catalyst and Scott Metzger.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 32

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:08:32 -0800

On today’s show I play music from Deptford’s finest The Phobics. I play some new Sleeze/Glam from Sweden in the form of Damaged Dolls and play some ‘old’ Sleeze/Glam courtesy of Adam Bomb. The Divine Rights Of Kings get an airing as they’ve re-formed for a one off gig and this weeks band “That I thought would be MEGA, but weren’t” is China Drum.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 31

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:38:13 -0800

This episode features live music from the two Nomads shows at the Dirty Water Club in London and The Engine Room in Brighton on the 15^th and 16^th February. Support came from The Sweet Zeros, The Fugitives and The Loyalties.For more details and links please go to www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 30

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:12:24 -0800

Back to our regular format! In this episode I talk about sseing Kill Cartel at the Dublin Castle a couple of weeks ago, play a Roolettes tune. I also talk about seeing Disarm, Kitty Hudson and Drugdealer Cheerleeder in Croydon and play three live songs from Disarm form said gig. I give a very quick review of Gingers new solo CD 'Market Harbour' and play two songs from it and this weeks bands that I thought were going to be mega but weren't is The Claytown Troupe. For more info and links, when I get round to it, go to www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 29

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0800

In this weeks show I play four of the bands that played live at the Ruts Film Première at the Shepherds Bush Empire on the 25^th January. First up are six songs by Jimmy Pursey’s new band Day 21, followed by two tracks from ViceSchool, obviously a collaboration between Vice Squad and Girlschool. Next I play the two songs TV Smith gave us. Lastly three songs performed by Captain Sensible, Stu West and Dave Berk with the third song featuring vocals from Henry Rollins.For links and more information:- www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 28

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:36:57 -0800

I talk about my trip down to Brighton to see Hardcore Superstar and play 4 live tracks from the gig. I found out after I recorded this show that guitarist Thomas Silver had quit the band on Friday! I bump into Richie Hundson from Kitty Hudson who asks me to ask you to vote for them at the PureRawk Awards. And Robin Black are this weeks band that I thought were going to be mega but weren’t!For more details and links go to www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 27

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:58:58 -0800

On this episode the first two tracks I play are from bands that I thought were going to be MEGA but weren’t. I play a Semi Precious Weapons track, a demo from Scott Sorry bassist with the Wildhearts’ other band. Enlighten a couple of you who asked “What band did you play in with Kill Cartel’s drummer?” A Rollins Band track as Henry is doing the Ruts film première at the Shepherds Bush Empire on the 25^th and a classic Ruts tune. For more information and links I’ve finally got round to updating the www.theparanoidsquirrel.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 26

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:34:17 -0800

On this episode I get excited about the Nomads playing England, I interview Kill Cartel's drummer Simon Edwards, I tell how I spent New Years Eve in the same pub as Angel Witch's guitarist/singer Kevin Heybourne but didn't talk to him, play some Endeverafter after reading about them in Classic Rock and get excited about seeing the Nomads live!!!

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 25

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:03:24 -0800

The Wildhearts Live at the Astoria, London. 21-12-2007

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 24

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:32:45 -0800

Not a year round up but what's coming up next year, so far. I play the two new Ginger tracks from his 'Holiday' CD, say "Sorry." for thinking 'Unbroken' came from 'Endless, Nameless'. I talk about the uncoming Hardcore Super$tar tour along with the Hanoi Rocks tour and Turbonegro tour. Plus I play three tracks from Danish band Boat Man Love and as it's my show I throw in a Yes-Men track at the end.

Have a good New Year.

Arm

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 23

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:50:23 -0800

On this the Squirrel Christmas show I play a couple of live tracks from Kitty Hudson when they supported Adam Bomb on the 19th, three Demolition 23 tracks live in Japan 1994 and and four Wildhearts tracks from their Christmas show at the Astoria on the 21st December.

Happy Christamas (War is Over)

Arm

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 22

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:58:39 -0800

On this episode I talk about seeing Lacrimas Profundere and Apoclyptica at the Astoria last Tuesday. Not seeing Led Zeppelin or Bernie Torme but getting thown out of the Torme gig anyway (True!!) and the state of my mental health which you lot seem to be talking about!

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 21

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0800

The music featured in this weeks show all have one thing in common, apart from being good. They all have something to do with the weekend apart from the Damned which is about trainspotting!

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 20

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:18:38 -0800

I play three tracks from the self titled debut CD Bloodlights. Bloodlights is Captain Poon's post Gluecifer band. The new Hydromatics CD also gets a spin and a track from the 'Powerglide' and 'Parts Unknown' albums also get an airing. Finishing up with a couple of Waltari tracks from the 'So Fine' CD.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 19

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:54:26 -0800

A bit of a cop out show this week as I've been away for a few days. This show features Helsinki Vampires The 69 Eyes on their support slot with Within Temptation at the Brixton Academy on the 27th November.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 18

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:12:15 -0800

On this episode I review the Alice Cooper, Motorhead, Joan Jett concert from Brighton on the 13th. I play a couple of Joan Jett songs from the gig along with a couple of Motorhead. One of which is a Thin Lizzy cover! I play a studio Alice track and I review Quo in Croydon on the 15th.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 17

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0800

Back a regular show this week. I play a couple of Sator tracks from their new(ish) CD 'Basement Noise', a classic Nomads track, I compare Union Carbine with Sonic Redzevous via The Hellacopters. Then do the same with American Heart Break and The Wildhearts. Finishing off the whole show with a live Radio 1 session track by the Datsuns.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 16

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:17:49 -0700

I went to the 100 Club on 31st October to see an evening of Lords Of The New Church music by Brian James, Dave Tregunna, Mark Taylor with vocals from Lustkillers vocalist/guitarist Adam Becvare, who also sang on the 'Hang On' CD. I took my digital recorder and taped the show. A good night was had by all! Enjoy.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 15

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:46:51 -0700

On this episode I talk about Radio Birdman's non gig. I play a couple of tracks from the new Hardcore Super$tar CD, a new Kill Cartel track, an old Warrior Soul song and burble on in my usually manor.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 14

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:51:35 -0700

A live in Concert show from Warrior Soul. Sorry about my bad audio comments as my microphone has gone to the great mic stand in the sky. The whole of the Warrior Soul back catalogue has been reissued. For more details go to www.myspace.com/warriorsoulinfo

An official and obviously much better sounding live CD of this gig is going to be released through Cargo Records along with a new studio CD.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 13

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:57:31 -0700

Thirteens all round this week. Episode 13 on the 13th October and after 13 years the Hellacopters are calling it a day. I also had seat 13 at the Rush gig last Wednesday. I play 3 tracks from the new CrashDiet CD and one from their debut. I play a Brides Of Destruction track that was co-written by Ginger and a live version of 'Love Song' by the Damned performed by Demolition 23.

The Paranoid Squirrel ep 12

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:03:00 -0700

There is no ryhme or reason to this episode. Just a bunch of good songs you may or may not have heard before. I talk about the lack of internet and iTunes and ramble on about the songs/artists I play. I've not updated the Paranoid Squirrel website with last weeks show notes or indeed this one due t limited internet access at the moment.

Enjoy.

Paranoid Squirrel ep 11

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:04:20 -0700

Blimely. I finally get this episode out no thanks to Orange Broadband and me saving the show in the wrong format! On this show I talk about Man Raze, The Sex Pistols, Adam Bomb's mega tour. Juilette Lewis at the Indigo 2 and play some live Smack just for the hell of it.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 10

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0700

This weekI start off with the sad news of Tigertailz bassist Pepsi Tate death, complain about TV, play some Hellacopters Radio 1 session tracks, MarySlims new CD and a Kitty Hudson song. If you wish to donate money towards Cancer Research please visit www.cancerresearchuk.org

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 9

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:30:19 -0700

This week I talk about UFO, the non Hanoi Rocks Tour, the Led Zeppelin reunion (who isn't!), Frithjof Jacobsen's book '101', Bloodlights, my guitar skills (or lack of). The Radio Birdman Flattery Volume 3 CD and the new Hardcore Superstar CD.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 8

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:49:00 -0700

The first part of the show features gigs that I can't go to but you can. In part two I play three tracks off the new Hanoi Rocks CD 'Street Poetry'.

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 7

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:24:18 -0700

Backyard Babies:-http://www.backyardbabies.com/http://www.myspace.com/backyardbabies AdamWest:-http://www.fandangorecs.com/adamwest/index.cfmhttp://www.myspace.com/adamwestrocks Bloodpit:-http://www.bloodpitband.com/index_eng.htmhttp://www.myspace.com/bloodpithttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5QTmvkmTjM Hanoi Rocks:-http://www.hanoirocks.info/http://www.myspace.com/hanoirocksofficial

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 6

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:37:59 -0700

A short show this week as I mentioned on the show I'm knackered, still in Holiday mode. Also the 1st band I play is United Enemies not Artist as say. Told you I was tired.

www.unitedenemies.com

www.scottmorganmusic.com

www.hoodoogurus.net

www.hellacopters.com

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 5

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0700

To buy AntiProduct CDs and t-shirts please visit www.antiproduct.com or www.myspace.com/antiproduct

The Paranoid Squirrel Ep 4

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0700

To buy G.M.T. and Bernie Torme CDs please visit www.gmtrocks.com www.myspace.com/gmtrocks or www.retrowreck.com