Articles by Allyson B. Crawford

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Allyson B. Crawford

Allyson was a reviewer here at Metal Express Radio, based out of Kettering, Ohio, USA. She works as a journalist at a local television station, and has a Graduate Degree in Rhetoric and an Undergraduate Degree in English with an emphasis on British Literature. She also owns and operates BringBackGlam.com, a website dedicated to the Glam Metal movement. Her first Glam tape was Poison’s Open Up and Say … Ahh! She got the cassette for Christmas when she was in fourth grade. Her passion lies somewhere between the bars and notes that created the soundtrack to the never ending Rock 'n' Roll party that was the '80s. She considers Aerosmith's Rocks and Mötley Crüe's Shout At The Devil her all-time favorite albums.
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UNDERRIDE – One Of Us

October 1, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Underride are a Seattle-based rock band. Sure, there’s just a *hint* of grunge in their tone, but really the band just plain rocks. Their CD, One of US, is actually quite extraordinary. For a group …READ MORE

POISON – Seven Days Live

August 26, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

For many, Poison will always be Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Rikki Rockett and Bobby Dall. There was a time, however, when the band went through some public turmoil and C.C. left the band. He was …READ MORE

DANGER – First Touch

July 27, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Sweden is all about Glam Metal these days. In fact, many have compared the Scandinavian nation to Los Angeles and the Sunset Strip in the 1980s. Danger is another Sweden-based quartet ready to turn the …READ MORE

BLACKMORE’S NIGHT – Secret Voyage

June 15, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Ritchie Blackmore is most famous for his work with Deep Purple and Rainbow. A few years ago, Ritchie took a leap and formed Blackmore’s Night, a Renaissance-themed band of merry musicians. Since its inception, Blackmore’s …READ MORE

WHITE LION – Return Of The Pride

April 15, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

It’s been well over a decade since the last White Lion album was released. Now, Mike Tramp is back with a new band and new songs. Return Of The Pride features these songs: Sangre de …READ MORE

SHANNON – Angel In Disguise

March 28, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

There are not many French Rock bands burning up the charts these days. Come to think of it, there are not many famous French Rock musicians, period. Turns out Melodic Rock band SHANNON could change …READ MORE

Interview with EndeverafteR

February 7, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Kiss or Kill is the debut effort by California-based EndeverafteR. It features a fresh mix of Sleaze Rock and Classic Glam swagger. Lead singer Michael Grant spoke with Metal Express Radio about the band and …READ MORE

WINGER – Live

January 15, 2008 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Kip Winger and crew recently released a new live double disc set showcasing their most famous tunes. Live (recorded during a 2007 tour stop in California) is on Shrapnel Records and features these songs: Disc …READ MORE

Interview with Micke Dahlqvist (Dogpound)

November 16, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Sweden-based Dogpound is back with III. An interesting work of melodic Metal with great guitar solos, III is becoming a popular release from the Lion Music label. Guitarist Micke Dahlqvist spoke with Metal Express Radio …READ MORE

Interview with Twinspirits

November 3, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Metal Express Radio recently spoke with the members of Italian progressive band Twinspirits. Lead by pianist Daniele Liverani, the band hopes to conquer the world and make us all stop and listen to Nature’s music. …READ MORE