The Answer -Their upcoming album 'Everyday Demons' is likely to make these Irish rockers stars.
Ryan McGarvey -Just wait until you hear his second album. If you think his first was good...look out.
Back Door Slam -See above.
Mad Shadow -These young Canucks have channeled the spirit of 70's rock perfectly. Zeppelin meets Soundgarden meets Cream. With a bit more seasoning (expected as none are even 21) they are going to be a monster act, both on record and live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulwixx7ROec
Glyder -Yet another hard rockin' Irish band who have been making serious waves overseas. Their second album, 'Playground For Life' showed them moving a bit further from being heavily Thin Lizzy influenced, and closer towards establishing their own sound. As the album was one of the finest I heard all of 2008, I'm looking forward to the next one with anticipation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h2b5ddjwk8
Jaded Sun - Another astonishing debut. What's in the water in Ireland these days? First The Answer, then Glyder....and now this band, whose 'Gypsy Trip' was hailed by many critics as one of the finest debuts of the decade. If this is the beginning, this is one trip I'm looking forward to. Without those pesky flashbacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb2UBg30JLs
Those are just the ones off the top of my head....
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