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]FIREWORKS ISSUE 53 - PAPER AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OUT NOW:]
The brand new issue of Fireworks Magazine is another classic. First off, we have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Blackmore's Night. Spanning five pages, Ritchie and Candice talk about their new DVD 'A Knight In York',
chat about ghostly encounters, classic practical jokes, how Blackmore's
Night came to be� and they also add a little detail of the real reason
why Rainbow disbanded, a tale never before told.
To keep the Deep Purple connection alive, Ian Gillan takes time out to talk about the 'Who Cares' benefit album with Tony Iommi, and we have a rare interview with Purple's original bass player Nick Simper, who talks about his band Nasty Habits which pays homage to Deep Purple's early tunes.
Not content with that, we have the reformed Ugly Kid Joe, rock wildman Sebastian Bach, guitar hero Steve Vai, Bachman and Turner, Adrenaline Mob and 12 Stones. Michael Des Barres tells us about his return to rock with his new album 'Carnaby Street', Lit talk about tragedy and triumph, Lita Ford returns to the scene and Ginger
from the Wildhearts gives 100% with his new album. That's all bolstered
by an interview with Harem Scarem vocalist Harry Hess, melodic rockers
Eclipse and a look back at Ozzy Obsourne's 'Speak Of The Devil' shows
with Rudy Sarzo.
Combine all that with one of the most in-depth reviews sections in any
magazine you care to name, plus a free CD with 17 trackson, and
Fireworks 53 is 80 glossy pages of must have material.

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Read FREE interviews with Michael Des Barres, Ugly Kid Joe, Eclipse and Blackmore's Night in the Fireworks Magazine section on www.Rocktopia.net!

CD/Digital Audio contents:
Eclipse � Wake Me Up /
Hess � Living In Yesterday / Youngblood � Don't Play With My Head /
Joshua � Divine Intervention / Hydrogyn � Heaven's On Fire / Andy Rock �
Love Is Not A Game / Prayer � Nobody Loves You / The Burning Crows �
Slow Up, Get Down / IOEarth � Cinta Indah / Audio Porn � Breath Away /
David J Caron � Comin' To Get You / Different Strings � 3 O'Clock
Overture / Evil Masquerade � A Silhouette / Full Turnout � Nobody Wins /
Hion Martell � Chains on Fire / Roads To Damascus � That Smile.

Fireworks 53 - Digital Edition - Purchase Now via Paypal link below.
Link to PDF Magazine and MP3 Audio Tracks will be emailed out asap.

FIREWORKS 54 OUT NOW:
Fireworks #54
is one of the most packed issues ever produced,
with 96 glossy full colour pages straining to hold in 37 interviews.
That's right - 37! Count 'em - we had to! And it's not interviews with
just anyone� among that plethora we have Glenn Hughes talking all about Black Country Communion and their latest masterpiece, 'Afterglow'. We have Southern Rock royalty in the form of Lynyrd Skynryd. We have influential Brit rockers Magnum, as well as Journey's very own guitar hero Neal Schon.
We didn't stop there though - how about German's metal queen Doro? We talk to her too - not forgetting the eternally youthful Rick Springfield, or the Jim Peterik led Pride Of Lions. Did we mention Dokken as well? Or ex-Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell?
Rounded out by acts like Tommy Denander, Gun, Ten and Marty Friedman and there's plenty to keep you occupied. But just in case that wasn't enough, we have a stunning feature on the late, great Freddie Mercury
as well as an incredibly in-depth collection of reviews - thirty two
pages covering all the latest albums, reissues, DVD's, books and gigs.
We tell you what's worth buying to save you money in these financially
challenging times - so the best thing to do is invest in Fireworks 54.
We're the very embodiment of value for money!

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Digital Version available here next week.

FIREWORKS 55 AVAILABLE NOW:
Fireworks #55 continues to bring you the finest from the world of
rock, all wrapped up in glorious glossy Technicolor. This time, we have
a terrific article with Jason Bonham, explaining what it's like playing for supergroup Black Country Communion and steeping into his father's shoes performing with Led Zeppelin, which was captured on the spectacular 'Celebration Day' release. We have guitar heroes galore with the likes of Mr Big's Paul Gilbert and Toto's axeman Steve Lukather talking about their solo releases. 3 Doors Down tell us about their greatest hits, while Chris Jericho is keen to tell us about Fozzy's new album and UK shows.
On top of that, the legendary voice of Survivor, Jimi Jamison, talks about his superb new record while the likes of Halestorm, Anberlin & Daughtry add their considerable firepower to a stellar line up. It's amazing we had room for Dare, an album preview with melodic rock stars W.E.T. and a chat with Lacuna Coil. There's loads of other stuff too, with over 100 new albums reviewed, plus our live review of the sell out Firefest 2012 along with the latest reissues and DVDs. Happy Christmas!
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Fireworks 54 and the new Issue 55 will both be available via digital download here ASAP.

FIREWORKS MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION:
The latest Issue 56 and the recent Issues 55 and 54 of Fireworks Magazine Digital Editions are now online for purchase and download. Previous back issues can be purchased online here.

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FIREWORKS 56 OUT NOW:

Fireworks #56 is packed with quality this issue. 96 glossy pages
span all corners of the rock globe - whether it's a chat to German
guitar maestro Michael Schenker about his live album and DVD, or a look at the new solo album from English Moody Blues legend Justin Hayward. American rockers Buckcherry tell us all about their new album 'Confessions' while we investigate the star studded new release Rage Of Angels, which boasts the talents of Danny Vaughn, Tommy Denander, Robert Hart and many others.
On the subject of collective talents, we have Snakecharmer featuring ex-Whitesnake men Neil Murray and Micky Moody. The German side of things is solidified with interviews with Pink Cream 69 and power metal pioneers Helloween - not to mention a revealing three page interview with controversial German born ex-Queensr�che vocalist Geoff Tate. Finland's Von Hertzen Brothers give their thoughts about their new album, while Japan's very own Loudness are back with a bang. Denmark is covered thanks to the veteran Pretty Maids gracing our pages again, Poland's Riverside impress us with their record 'Shrine Of New Generation Slaves' and we also talk to two of Brazil's emerging stars, Vandroya and Pastore. We even have Heaven covered by talking to Christian rockers Stryper!
Eric Martin, Dan Reed and John Corabi are just some of the
other stars we have features on in our mind blowing selection of 32
interviews. The issue is rounded out with over a hundred new albums
reviewed, as well as live gigs, reissues and all the other stuff you
know and love us for. If you want more than that for the price, you're
just being plain greedy!

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FIREWORKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 57 OUT NOW - DIGITAL ALSO:
Press Release / "The brand new issue of Fireworks may just be our
best to date. The text size has increased, because we listen to our
readers. Don't think you are getting less for your money though, oh no.
We still have more interviews than other magazines which cover the
genre. We have gorgeous layouts filling half of our 96 glossy, full
colour pages. The other half covers a wealth of new releases,DVDs,
reissues and live performances. To top it off, there's a fantastic FREE
CD with the issue, consisting of 18 tracks!
We have interviews with the likes of Journey, Whitesnake, Thunder, Joe Satriani, Bernie Marsden, Saxon, FM, Spock's Beard, Lordi and many, many more.
NOW AVAILABLE AT OVER 400 PARTICIPATING WH SMITH, McCOLLS AND MARTINS SHOPS!

Can't find a copy? For a full list of participating stores check the store finder at Rocktopia. Alternatively, purchase direct from Rocktopia in the Fireworks Magazine Mini Shop. Subscriptions available there also.
Copies/subscriptions can be ordered direct by emailing fireworks.mag@ntlworld.com,
paying via Paypal. Send �6 (Inc P&P) for UK, �8.95 (inc P&P)
for Europe, and �10.95 (inc P&P) for USA/Rest of World."

The Digital Download version of Fireworks 57 (complete with audio download of the free CD tracks) can be purchased right now via the Paypal link below.

FIREWORKS MAGAZINE #58 IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE YET:
Issue 58 of Fireworks Magazine is another milestone - we continue to defy the odds when offering value for money. For example, for one issue only, we had so much good stuff we've added an extra SIXTEEN pages to the magazine, making it our biggest issue EVER. We've also stuck a FREE CD on the front containing no less than SIXTEEN tracks. So that's SIXTEEN FREE SONGS to go with our SIXTEEN FREE EXTRA PAGES. We do it because we care.
The 112 page full colour glossy monster issue isn't filled up with just any old junk either. We have British rock legends Status Quo talking about their brand new double album and film 'Bula Quo', recently named 'Album Of The Week' on Radio 2 and currently riding high in the UK album charts. Another stalwart of the British scene, Deep Purple, tell all about their awesome new record 'Now What ?!' Former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar hero Ritchie Blackmore is in talkative form about his work both past and present as he and his lovely wife Candice Night discuss the new Blackmore's Night record. Black Star Riders step out of Thin Lizzy's shadow with their debut album and they tell us all about it, while Rush explain what it's like to finally be inducted into the rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
With able support from Cinderella's Tom Keifer, Skid Row, Hinder, Queensrÿche, Masterplan, Airbourne, UDO and Nils Lofgren just to mention a few of our thirty six interviews in total, we also have a huge section detailing all the album releases, reissues, DVDs, and books out at the moment. If you tell us there is better value for just under a fiver, we'll call you a liar.
While we're in a giving mood, you can check out interviews with House Of Lords frontman James Christian and former Alice Cooper axeman Kane Roberts, taken from the new issue, right here. Plus there's three bonus interviews there to boot!
Out now, Fireworks 58 is a must have. Use the Rocktopia Store Finder to find the nearest participating stockist, or simply order online from our shop on Rocktopia.

Fireworks Digital Edition will be available from MelodicRockDirect on Monday.

FIREWORKS #60 OUT NOW:
The latest Fireworks Magazine (Issue 60) is out now:
It get's harder and harder to find a way to raise the bar from the last issue of Fireworks… that said, we've managed it with Fireworks Issue 60! If the fact that the 96 glossy colour pages are absolutely packed with quality artists, interviews and reviews isn't enough to justify the price tag, how about the fact that the FREE CD contains Sixty Eight Free Songs in mp3 format for you to check out - an increase of Sixteen Tracks from last issue! The CD also contains a FREE PDF telling you all about each artist on the disk so you know who to look for if you hear something you like.
The magazine itself continues the fine tradition of bringing you interviews with the great and the good. Def Leppard talk 'Viva Hysteria', guitar hero Joe Bonamassa speaks about his 'Tour De Force', Alter Bridge chat about their new album 'Fortress' and Dream Theater are back with us too. We've not even mentioned Ted Nugent, John Waite, Devin Townsend, Chris Norman, Adler, Terry Reid, Gov't Mule, Fergie Frederiksen, Lars Eric Mattsson… 32 interviews in total!

Fireworks #60 also hosts the most in depth reviews section on the market, as we review over one hundred new albums, alongside live reviews, reissues, DVDs, books and EPs. If you want to stay in the loop, Fireworks #60 is the way to do it!
Copies/subscriptions can be ordered direct by emailing www.fireworks.mag@ntlworld.com, paying via Paypal. Send £6 (Inc P&P) for UK, £8.95 (inc P&P) for Europe, and £10.95 (inc P&P) for USA/Rest of World.
Digital copies available via www.rocktopia.co.uk for £3. Read FREE interviews with Alter Bridge, Amanda Palmer, Devin Townsend, Reuben Archer and Wolfpakk in the Fireworks Magazine section on Rocktopia!

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