Rock Goddess
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United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Rock Goddess News
Below is our complete Rock Goddess news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
OpEd
Hear Her Roar: Women In Metal
Today marks International Women's Day, in which we remember the contributions of many great women throughout history as well as in the world today. The day was first celebrated by the Socialist Party Of America on February 28th 1909. The tradition of celebrating women on March 8th was first done in the then newly formed Soviet Union, who declared the day a national holiday. It was adopted by other Communist and Socialist countries as a holiday before the United Nations recognised the event in 1975. Today the significance of the day varies, still being a public holiday in some countries, a day of protest in others and officially ignored in a number of other nations. So, what does all this have to do with heavy metal? Marie Curie, Rosa Luxemburg, Angela Davis and Joan Of Arc may not be common names in the metal world, but we have plenty of our own heroines and ladies to rival the lords.
For a long time, the role of women in heavy metal was seen by outsiders as miniscule or worse, nothing more than objects. Perhaps women have more of a role in metal music than previously thought however. Let's take for example what's considered the first heavy metal album, "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath. The cover art depicts a mysterious woman, cloaked in black, stood right in the middle of an illustration of Mapledurham Watermill in Oxfordshire. This is only a tiny example of course, but as heavy metal grew, so did the presence of women. Bands would often sing about women, be it in the context of relationships ("Victim Of Changes" by Judas Priest for example, was comprised of two earlier songs "Whisky Woman" and "Red Light Lady,") sex "Charlotte The Harlot" by Iron Maiden or as inspirations ("Jet City Woman" by Queensryche.) More...
Rock Goddess Parts Company With Bassist
New Wave of British Heavy Metal veterans Rock Goddess, led by sisters Jody and Julie Turner (vocals/guitar and drums respectively,) has announced that they have parted company Tracey Lamb and have had to pull out of an appearance at the Metal Magic festival.
Says the band: "Owing to unforeseen personal circumstances, Tracey is unable to perform at Metal Magic Festival this weekend and unfortunately the band will not be appearing. It is also with regret, she will no longer be able to commit to Rock Goddess and leaves with immediate effect. We wish her all the very best for the future.
"The band will be announcing a new bassist in due course. Thank you so much for the continued support and we can't wait for you to hear the new album. See you on the road soon."
Rock Goddess To Release New Album
London, UK-based trio Rock Goddess - sisters Jody Turner (vocals, guitar) and Julie Turner (drums, backing vocals) along with bassist Tracey Lamb - have launched a pre-order for This Time, their first album in over 30 years.
Says the band: "Hello Angel Army!! It’s been over 30 years since our last album, but we hope you liked the EP taster last year and thank you to everyone who bought it. More...
Rock Goddess Posts New Video
London trio Rock Goddess just released a music video for "It's More Than Rock and Roll," the title track off a forthcoming EP set to be released on May 19th, 2017. Pre-orders are online here and the track listing will be as follows:
1. It's More Than Rock And Roll
2. Back Off
3. We're All Metal
Rock Goddess Releasing New EP
London trio Rock Goddess returns with a brand new three song EP entitled "It's More Than Rock And Roll," which is set to be released on May 19th, 2017. Digital distribution will be handled via Cargo Records and physical CDs, with a 4 page booklet in a jewel case, by Rock Goddessdirectly. The first 500 copies will be signed and numbered.
It's only taken 30 years, but finally the original, classic Rock Goddess trio returns, except that we should not see this three-track EP as a follow-up to the self-titled, debut album put out in 1983. Oh no, this is a complete affirmation that Jody Turner (guitar/vocals), Tracey Lamb (bass) and Julie Turner (drums) are fully relevant to the hard rock scene in 2017. So, if you are nestling down for a comfortable trip into the borough of nostalgia, then you had better be prepared to have this notion scrambled, and then served up with music that has a huge taste for contemporary aptitude and attitude.
In the early 1980s, Rock Goddess made a reputation for delivering songs with full frontal riffs, snapping rhythms, and snappy melodies. That hasn't altered. Since the three reunited in 2013, they've proven to be an energized, committed live band not reliant on past glories, but hell bent on the pursuit of an even more electrifying future. More...