The Rock Out Festivals at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne have been postponed until later in the year...Sept / Oct 2009

Apologies to all our fans who were hoping to see Girlschool in Australia In April...

2nd May - Neu Wulmstorf, Metal Bash (Germany)

21st May - Ulmer-zelt, Ulm (Germany)

28th May - Buxton Opera House (with HAWKWIND)

29th May - York Opera House (UK with HAWKWIND)

30th May - Liverpool O2 Academy ( UK with HAWKWIND)

13th June - Ternhill, The Shires Show (UK)

19th June - Clisson, Hellfest (France)

18th July - Jüterbog, Motorcycle Jamboree (Germany)

15th August - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire  (UK)

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 Motorhead Tour...

11th November - Plymouth Pavilion (UK with Motörhead)

12th November - Bristol Colston Hall (UK with Motörhead)

13th November - Newport Centre (UK with Motörhead)

15th November - Swindon Oasis (UK with Motörhead)

16th November - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (UK with Motörhead)

17th November - Newcastle City Hall (UK with Motörhead)

19th November - Glasgow Academy (UK with Motörhead)

20th November - Leeds Academy (UK with Motörhead)

21st November - Manchester Apollo (UK with Motörhead)

23rd November - Cambridge Corn Exchange (UK with Motörhead)

24th November - Southend Cliffs Pavilion (UK with Motörhead)

25th November - Portsmouth Guildhall (UK with Motörhead)

27th November - Bournemouth Solent Hall (UK with Motörhead)

28th November - London Hammersmith Apollo (UK with Motörhead)

29th November - Wolverhampton Civic Hall (UK with Motörhead)

Girlschool: Legacy

Hard to believe Girlschool have been around for 30 years already. Let's see… that would make me… well, never mind that, let's just focus on Girlschool's newest release, Legacy! ....

Yes, this band has been around for 30 years, and they are celebrating in style with their newest album of fresh material called Legacy. All and all, this is a great disc. It bosts special appearances by the likes of Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy of Motorhead fame and Mr. J.J. French of Twisted Sister, plus a few more names of the who's who of  the Metal world. All coming onboard to help this, the longest running female Hard Rock act in the history of Rock, celebrate 30 years of melting your face off.

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Now, most would think that with the Star Power these girls have brought to the table to help out with some of  these tunes that they obviously must not be that good of a band in doing so. Um… wrong. There's a reason these girls have been around as long as they have, and it's not because they suck, that's for sure. These girls really know how to tear it up.  They do Motorhead, better than Motorhead themselves! Now that's saying something, and I'm not the biggest Motorhead fan in the world. From the opening cut, Everything's The Same, to the last, London, this is 15 songs worth of pure rip your face off Metal. It doesn't get any better than this people! Trust me, this one is worth your hard earned money and time. Girlschool just plain ROCK!

Review by JT
http://www.myspace.com/loudreviews
 

Click on links below, Cheers you lot!!!

http://mrstu616.blogspot.com/2008/10/girlschool-legacy-cd-review.html

http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2008/girlschool3.htm

http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=6892

01. Everything's The Same (feat. a GHOST appearence by Kelly Johnson

02. From The Other Side

03. I Spy (Girlschool Mix)

 04. Spend Spend Spend (feat. J.J. French guitar solo)

05. Whole New World (feat. Neil Murray - bass, Phil Campbell - lead guitar)

06. Just Another Day (feat. Phil Campbell - guitar solo)

07. Legend (feat. Neil Murray - bass)

08. Still Waters

09. Metropolis (MOTÖRHEAD cover) (feat. Fast Eddie Clarke - guitar solo)

10. Don't Mess Around (feat. Eddie Ojeda - guitar solo)

 11. Zeitgeist

12. Don't Talk To Me (feat. Lemmy on bass, vocals and triangle)

Bonus Tracks:

13. I Spy (Dio/Iommi Mix)

(feat. Ronnie James Dio on vocals &Tony Iommi on lead guitar)

14. Emergency (New Version)

15. London (New Version)

On the 15th of July 2007 at 10:28 pm (GMT) we lost one of our most dearest friends & original band member Kelly Johnson to cancer of the spine. One year to this date at exactly 10:28 pm (GMT) on the 15th of July we will be lighting a candle and giving 5 minutes of silence in fondest memories of her. If any of you out there would like to join in by lighting a candle then go ahead and do it...

Cheers you lot!!!

20-6-58 - 15-7-07 - R.I.P.

http://myspace.com/kellyjohnsontributepage

DIO/GIRLSCHOOL
London, Astoria 28 May 2008

A great evening of classic rock at a great venue, with both acts bang on form. Mixing a youthful passion and energy for what they do with maturity and experience in performance, both bands really entertained. And I mean REALLY.

Keen to show off their new guitars, and fresh from the appalling sound at Shepherd's Bush, Britain's longest running all girl rock band (entering their 30th year, would you believe it), Girlschool hit the ground running and, to be honest, have never sounded better.

Between tightness, energy and sound quality at least. Not bad considering that guitarist Jackie Chambers' jet lag was the least of the worries.

Denise Dufort's pounding drums as always opened "C'mon Let's Go", and many a classic followed. For what started as NWoBHM 30 years ago, they still make their brand of rock'n'roll fun, enjoying it as much as the crowd.

"Hit And Run" is always a favourite, catchy too. Guitarist Kim McAuliffe and bassist Enid Williams shared vocals; how you can sing so well grinning so much at the same time I don't know but they manage it. And it's good to have some banter, interaction with the audience during and between songs too.

"Screaming Blue Murder" featured some fantastic guitar work from Chambers, a definite crowd pleaser.

The 11 song 45 minute set concentrated largely on the early 80s; the Play Dirty and Take A Bite albums could be utilised more, as could the equally good more recent material. The crowd did enjoy, however, the new track "I Spy" from the new album due later this year. A little darker it's a damn good song that, on CD, features Ronnie James Dio himself.

The cover of "Race With The Devil" is always popular and "Emergency" finishes the set to a rousing ovation.

Later in the evening the customary hug and peck on the cheek from Jackie Chambers, and she told me more about the new guitars, new album (including recording with Dio and Neil Murray) and her trip to LA.

Joe Geeson

Girlschool Celebrated their 30^{th Anniversary at a packed Astoria in the capital supporting the legendary Dio and I'll go so far as to say it was a night worth remembering. Given the fickle nature of the music business it's remarkable they're still here to celebrate their lengthy career; the rock world is all better for it. Highlights of their energetic set included: "Emergency" and "Race With The Devil." They even played a new track from their forthcoming album, due out in the autumn. Congratulations to Jackie Chambers (lead guitar,) Enid Williams (bass/vocals,) Denise Dufort (drums) and Kim McAuliffe vocals/guitar.) Here's to the next 30 years, ladies!}

Despite looking a little tired Dio's voice was in terrific shape. He is without a shadow of a doubt one of the hardest working men in rock and easily one of rock's best ever singers. Where as the likes of Meat Loaf, Dave Coverdale and even Rob Halford sound a little weary and can't compare to their younger selves, Dio sounds like Dio of 30 years ago. Remarkable, really. Aside from "The Eyes," a below average song from "Master Of The Moon," the set list was outstanding. Given the fact that he's just come off the lengthy Heaven & Hell tour there was no Sabbath stuff, just some classic Rainbow and Dio. Opening with "Holy Diver" and blasting through gems like "Sacred Heart," "Rainbow In The Dark," "Rock 'N' Roll Children" and "Stand Up And Shout" was pure heavy metal heaven. A medley of "Man On The Silver Mountain"/"Catch The Rainbow"/"Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" was superbly played. Simon Wright gave a brilliant drum solo even though it was too early in the night; on the other hand Craig Coldy gave probably one of the most dull and uninspiring guitar solos I've ever heard. Bassist Rudy Sarzo was outstanding as usual and you could hardly complain about keyboardist Scott Warren. An encore of "We Rock" was a great way to end a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Dio is a legend and tonight proved why.

..TR>

IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THERE ARE HOAX PROMOTERS BOOKING GIGS ON
BEHALF OF GIRLSCHOOL. THE ONLY WAY TO BOOK GIRLSCHOOL FOR ANY GIG IS THROUGH
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WE APOLOGISE TO EVERYONE WHO  BOUGHT TICKETS FOR ANY OF THESE HOAX GIGS,

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PLEASE CONTACT  THE VENUE AND  SEEK A REFUND A.S.A.P.

By the time Girlschool come on it's officially Saturday morning, so as that makes it my birthday I have another drink. My friend John "Swimming Trunks" Kardasz is making fun of Vixen being soccer moms so I tell him that Girlschool must be well old and manky by now, which makes him hiss and spit like a schoolgirl because he loves them and wants to have all of their babies. It's odd that I've never encountered the band over the years, and as such have no basis for my jibes. All joking goes out of the window, however, when they hit the stage with the power of, appropriately, an iron fist. Not only do Girlschool manage to musically set the place on fire at one in the morning, they also look bloody good whilst doing it. 'New girl' Jackie Chambers especially impresses in a leather thing that has my loins tingling, sexist old bastard that I am. Watching them, I can see why they've been tied in with Motorhead for all these years. The music is fast, very metal and catchy, although to be honest I prefer Girlschool because they put that bit more melody into it. Kim McAuliffe is a great frontwoman, with a good voice and a nice self depreciating sense of humour. They storm through "Race With The Devil" (the only song I actually know) "Blue Murder", "Hit & Run" and "Never Say Never" amongst others, delivering an hour of solid entertainment. It all gets a bit surreal when they are joined onstage by our old friends the scantily clad girl dancers, along with the fire jugglers and spark throwers (probably not the bands idea, this) but they soldier on regardless. Much as I liked Vixen, Girlschool get my vote for band of the night.

Unfortunately, a bad cold and some good beer has taken it's toll by now, and instead of seeing Crucified Barbara and Tokyo Dragons (who apparently were brilliant), we decide to turn in and get a good nights sleep instead. Aside from the volume, it's been a very promising first day, and the general opinion is that Hard Rock Hell is a very good thing indeed, regardless of what Billy Bear might think.

http://www.rockunited.com/hrh2007.htm

     Official website

www.girlschool.co.uk

     Official Band Myspace Pages

http://myspace.com/kellyjohnsontributepage  

http://myspace.com/girlschoolrock

http://myspace.com/kimmcauliffe

http://myspace.com/enidwilliams

http://myspace.com/jackiechambersuk

http://myspace.com/denisedufort

it is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson, original member of Girlschool and our best friend has passed away on Sunday the 15th of July 2007 after fighting a 6 year battle
with cancer of the spine.

20 - 6 - 58 - 15 - 7 - 07

R.I.P.

WE LOVE YOU.

http://myspace.com/kellyjohnsontributepage

GIRLSCHOOL

Camden Underworld

10 May 2007

View – stage left.

Four metal bands all trying their hardest, only one worth turning out to see.

Scavenger's Daughter opened proceedings in extreme metal fashion; the odd Maiden or Priest riff, lots of screaming and growling and widdly solos. Obviously trying hard, but that turned out to be the problem.  Trying too hard. The extremeness of the vocals, the posturing, all forced and over stated, while the music was just ordinary.

Pretty much the same could be said of Dead Eye, a rough 4-piece that had me scurrying for the bar.

Dirty Rig were worth a mention, featuring Warrior Soul's singer Kory. The music is a throwback with an added touch of alcohol and sleazy rock'n'roll. OK, a LOT of alcohol, the band seemed unable to coherently finish the first few songs.

The highlight of the evening, the very reason for my being there, was Girlschool. Quite aside from falling in love with the absolutely stunning guitarist Jackie Chambers before the show, the band were as usual an absolute delight. Girlschool are completely incapable of disappointing. The talent is channelled intelligently, and they don't appear to work too hard on stage, because everything they do is done with a smile. They did what they do best, rocking and rolling and clearly enjoying themselves and that rubs off on the crowd. The inter track banter natural and fun too.

And if you're new to the band, it's not until you see them live that you realise just how many standards and anthems they have.

The set opened with "C'Mon Let's Go", with (the equally gorgeous) guitarist Kim McAuliffe on vocals and Denise Dufort's drums pounding away. Lead guitarist Chambers produced some damn fine solos too.

Throughout the set Kim and bassist Enid Williams shared lead vocals, and classics included "Hit & Run", "Screaming Blue Murder" and the ever favourite "Screaming Blue Murder". These mixed well with more recent songs from Not That Innocent and Believe.

For a former NWoBHM band Girlschool have survived well, and in a male dominated genre they must be one of the most successful all female rock bands around.

In a set dedicated to former guitarist Kelly Johnson, the band closed with "Take It All Away" and "London", a great show.

Joe Geesin