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10th Dec. 2009 : POPKILLER NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!
 

10th Dec. 2009 : POPKILLER REVIEW FROM LAZYROCKER.COM
 
27th Nov. 2009 : POPKILLER REVIEW FROM ROCKUNITED.COM

The big worry for some (me included) was that, with Toby Jepson aboard and contributing, the new Gun material would sound like Little Angels. This may seem like an odd thing to fret about, as Little Angels were a bloody awesome band, but if this happened it would sort of make calling the band Gun pretty pointless.

Personally, my own fears were assuaged when I heard the free to download song "Let Your Hair Down", which leads off this 5 track offering. It's everything that Gun used to be: quirky, catchy and blessed with a chorus that goes round your head for days. Whilst Jepson sings very well (as always), he doesn't utilize the same register as he did in his Angels days, so there's no "Do You Wanna Riot " type screaming, just studied vocals doing their best to fit the song. "Popkiller" is a tight EP, giving the listener five tracks that compliment each other perfectly. Four are upbeat, whilst the melancholy "Ripping Up The Letters" is quite a grower, perhaps the closest to Jepson's Little Angels days stylistically. Each of the other four tracks carries a hook big enough to catch Moby Dick, boding extremely well for the future. As a way to get some well missed British rock talent back in the game, the marriage of Guiliano Gizzi, Dante Gizzi,
Gordon McNeil and Toby Jepson is a welcome one, so watch this space because Gun are firing on all six.

Alan Holloway
www.rockunited.com



3rd Nov. 2009 : GUN AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
 
As previously reported GUN were today at Abbey Road Studios mixing their new Mini-Album 'Popkiller'.

All reports are that the results sound amazing!! I know the guys can't wait for you all to hear the new tracks!!

Check out the below picture of Jools outside the legendary studios!

Pre-order 'Popkiller' here!!
 

The Thin Getting Back One...



 

1st Nov. 2009 : CHARITY CYMBAL AUCTION
 
GUN drummer Gordon McNeil has asked us to host an auction for his Meinl Mb20 Series cymbal that he used throughout last week's tour of Spain.

The cymbal was brand new at the start of the tour, but Gordon cracked it at the final show in Barcelona. He promptly got the whole band to sign the cymbal (see pics below) and passed it on to me, asking if I could make sure that ALL PROCEEDS for this auction could go to The Beatson Oncology Centre Fund (The lead centre for the delivery of non-surgical cancer care in the west of Scotland).

For more information on the centre or to make a donation please visit:
http://www.beatson.scot.nhs.uk/

The cymbal itself if worth over £300 and all the money is going to a great cause, so please bid generously. To place your bid now please CLICK HERE!!

The auction will be open for one week and will close at 8pm next Sunday evening (8th).
 
Good Luck - let's hope we make loads of money for them! It's nice to give something back sometimes...
 
The Thin Getting His Bid In One...


Click on the below images for larger versions!

 

 


 


 



1st Nov. 2009 : TOTAL ROCK INTERVIEW
 
Check out this recent interview with Toby and Jools courtesy of Total Rock Radio. To download now for free click here!

In other GUN news...

Watch out for Jools and Dante in the media as they will both be attending the Classic Rock Awards on Monday.

The band will also be heading in to Abbey Road studios on Tuesday to mix the new Mini-Album 'Popkiller'. Pre-order here!!

Then on Thursday we are all off to Portugal for the show with D.A.D., before heading to Belfast on the 8th November and then kicking it on the U.K. tour!

It's all very busy and very exciting in the GUN camp at the moment
 
The Thin Totally Rocking One...
 
29th Oct. 2009 : GUN LIVE IN SPAIN VIDEO CLIPS

Inside Out / So Lonely (Live in Bilbao)
 


Taking On The World (Live in Barcelona)

27th Oct. 2009 : DOWNLOAD THE NEW GUN SINGLE FOR FREE!!!

 
GUN's brand new single 'Let Your Hair Down' is released today exclusively as a free download
through Rock Radio....

For full details please visit www.rockradio.co.uk.
 
The track is taken from the band's forthcoming
mini-album 'Popkiller' which will be released on November 16th.

The full track listing is:
Let Your Hair Down / Popkiller / Seraphina / Ripping Up The Letters / The Only

Pre-order your copy now by clicking here!!

The Thin Rocking With Rock Radio One...

 
24th Oct. 2009 : MORE FROM SPAIN...

Gijon was a great show once again, the crowd may not have been the biggest on the tour but they certainly made up for the lack of numbers with sheer enthusiasm. The band reciprocated by playing another blinder. Slight change to the set list tonight as Pop Killer moved up to an earlier slot.

GIJON SET LIST: Welcome To The Real World / Don't Say It's Over / Money To Burn / Pop Killer / Can't Get Any Lower / Better Days / Taking On The World / Money (Everybody Loves Her) / Let Your Hair Down / Inside Out - So Lonely / Word Up / Steal Your Fire / Shame On You
 
To view a selection of photographs from the show and the following chaotic meet and greet, please click on the picture on the left. Once again, if you spot yourself, please let us know!

We are now sat backstage in Bilbao, after a nice drive along the coast, awaiting the opening of doors. Hopefully we will see some of you tonight....

The Thin Killing Pop One...

22nd Oct. 2009 : HELLO FROM SPAIN

Just a quick hello from sunny (ish) Spain. I've lost track of dates, days, time and pretty much everything else, but I believe that we've been here for 4 days now.

The first show in Valencia went very well, despite Dante feeling a little under the weather. Some new merchandise was available tonight for the first time including a new 'Pop Killer' T-shirt, a GUN bag and a GUN beanie hat! All will be available online soon!

VALENCIA SET LIST:
Welcome To The Real World / Don't Say It's Over / Money To Burn / Can't Get Any Lower / Better Days / Taking On The World / Money (Everybody Loves Her) / Let Your Hair Down / Inside Out - So Lonely / Word Up / Steal Your Fire / Shame On You

After a rest on the following day off, Dante was back firing from all cylinders for last nights awesome show in Madrid and in fact that whole band was on fire. Last night also saw the live debut of new track 'Pop Killer'. The words 'Best Show Ever' were heard being said by both fans and band members! It was THAT good!!

MADRID SET LIST:
Welcome To The Real World / Don't Say It's Over / Money To Burn / Can't Get Any Lower / Better Days / Taking On The World / Money (Everybody Loves Her) / Let Your Hair Down / Pop Killer / Inside Out - So Lonely / Word Up / Steal Your Fire / Shame On You
 
Check out the photos of just some of the fans that helped to make the Madrid show so special by clicking on the picture below...

Can you spot yourself? Let us know if you can...

We are now in Gijon (after a very tiring 5 hour ride in the GUN van). The band are currently sound checking and we are all looking forward to another fantastic show tonight!

We've also heard some rough mixes of the forthcoming mini album 'Pop Killer' (pre-order details soon - we are working hard to make sure the CD is available for the beginning of the U.K. Tour). All I can say is that this is definitely one to look forward to...it's sounding amazing!! GUN are well and truly back folks!!!

See you later, if you're coming...more soon and hopefully a video update from the band to follow....

Stay tuned!!

The Thin Letting His Hair Down One...



11th Oct. 2009 : GUN AT THE EMBASSY THIS MONDAY

Gun will be appearing at The Krusher Klub at The Embassy tomorrow (Monday 12th October) for their new EP and tour launch party.

Toby and Jools will be meeting and greeting the fans, playing an acoustic set and will be available for a signing and photo session.

The Embassy is close to Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus tubes. Click here for a map.

It's only £5.00 entrance which has to make it the cheapest Rock Night in London, possibly the UK. You can get a huge Jack and Coke for just £4.00 so what's stopping you coming down on Monday 12th for what will be one hell of a memorable night...

Need more details? Call Steve on 0207 237 3148 or mail here...

The Thin Krushed He Can't Make It One...



 

24th Aug. 2009 : U.K. SUPPORT BANDS CONFIRMED

We have had numerous offers, interest, requests, and even people offering us silly amounts of money in order to get the support slot on the U.K. leg of the current GUN tour.

However, after reviewing all the choices it came down to 2 bands, but no one could choose between them - so I am happy to announce that we have decided to offer both bands the main support slot.

New Device will take the first dates on the tour, as follows:

12 Nov – Newcastle Academy2
13 Nov – Manchester Academy3
14 Nov – Nottingham Rock City
15 Nov – Sheffield Corporation
17 Nov – Bradford Gasworks
18 Nov – Leamington Spa Assembly
19 Nov – Cambridge Junction
21 Nov – Gloucester Guildhall

Riot:Noise will take the second half of the tour, dates as listed below:

22 Nov – Wrexham Central Station
23 Nov – Bristol Academy2
24 Nov – Southampton Brook
26 Nov – London Islington Academy
27 Nov – Milton Keynes Pitz Club
28 Nov – Brighton Concorde2
29 Nov – Swansea Sin City
1 Dec – Carlisle Brickyard
2 Dec – Glasgow ABC1

New Device will also rejoin the tour for London and Glasgow.

Both bands have new records out around the time of the tour and are generating huge interest around them....get there early to check them out...you might just catch something very special. We can't wait to see them rock the socks off all the GUN fans out there!!

They will also be joining in the celebrations at Hard Rock Hell this year as well (of which there are very few tickets left......if you haven't got yours yet head over to the Gigs page NOW!!!!)

The Thin Getting Ready To Have His Socks Rocked Off One...




 


20th Aug. 2009 : GUN ARE OFF TO PORTUGAL!!

GUN are to make a welcome return to Portugal, another of their spiritual homes in Europe, for a special one-off show.

The band will the perform at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon on Friday 6 November, with the fantastically awesome band D.A.D. It Seems as though our very own Toby is a massive fan, so he's really looking forward to it...as are we all...

Tickets available from www.ticketline.sapo.pt or by phoning 707 234 234.

This is a line up you don't want to miss...so don't hang about...book your ticket's now!!

Download and print the flyer here...tell all you friends that they NEED to be here...

The Thin E.X.C.I.T.E.D. One...


 


12th Aug. 2009 : TOBY TO BE SPECIAL GUEST ON SKIN SHOWS

Gun management have just confirmed that vocalist Toby Jepson will be the special guest on SKIN’s UK tour in December. These solo acoustic performances will consist of mainly material from Toby's solo releases, and will complete Toby’s solo EP release commitments.

For dates please visit the official SKIN website here.

The Thin Refreshing Himself One...









 
11th August 2009 : GUN RETURN TO SPAIN!!

Following the band's triumphant appearance at the 2009 Festival Derrame Rock, GUN return in to Spain in October with a selection of live dates...seems like the Spanish can’t get enough....

TUE 20 OCTOBER 2009 Durango Club, VALENCIA, SPAIN durangoclub

THUR 22 OCTOBER 2009 La Sala Live, MADRID, SPAIN
www.lasala.biz

FRI 23
OCTOBER 2009 Albéniz, GIJON, SPAIN

SAT 24
OCTOBER 2009 Santana 27, BILBAO,SPAIN www.santana27.com

SUN 25
OCTOBER 2009 Salamandra 2, BARCELONA, SPAIN www.salamandra.cat

Support comes from Spanish Rockers Estirpe www.estirpe.net 

Get your tickets now before it's too late via www.ticketmaster.es - If you miss this one you will regret it forever. You know it makes sense. See you there...

The Thin Brushing Up On His Spanish One...


27th July 2009 : HARD ROCK HELL UPDATE!!


A quick update from those devilish folks over at Hard Rock Hell...

There are now less than 90 rooms left, so if you want to go for the weekend don't waste any time booking your place...you might be disappointed otherwise!

They have also just released a very limited amount of day tickets...to grab yours now click on the flyer below to visit the fab Hard Rock Hell website, or ring the provided numbers ASAP...

GUN will perform at Hard Rock Hell on Friday 4th December.

The Thin Wondering If There's A Hard Rock Heaven One...









 
24th July 2009 : SPANISH SHOW REVIEW

Spain is still going crazy over our GUN boys, following their show in Asturias. The performance has been receiving rave reviews in publications and web sites all over the country. Below is a short review by María Gómez from www.insonoro.com, a rock-zine based in Santander. Thanks once again to Isabel for the translation:

"...Then the Scots GUN arrived. Having reformed after splitting more than 12 years ago, the rock band visited Asturias for their first show in Spain and the only one they are expected to give this year. They introduced themselves with "Hola Asturias!" and constantly encouraged the crowd, asking them to clap along. They had also learnt the local customs and shouted "Puxa Asturies". To be honest, I think it was a good show, I didn't know them before and I enjoyed it. They finished their set with their rock classic 'Word up!'. Above all I remember their statement in the interview they gave to La voz de Asturias in which they were asked if rock was a fashion, to which they answered: “Rock is not a fashion, is a state, a way of life”."

The original review as well as some pics of the band are here:
http://www.insonoro.com/cronica/626/derramerock-2-009
http://www.insonoro.com/fotos.php?codcronica=626&grupo=Gun


The Thin Thinking He Missed Out On A Great Show One...
 


17th July 2009 : SPANISH INTERVIEW TRANSLATION

As promised, here is a translation of the Spanish interview that we posted yesterday.

With thanks to Isabel


Interview:  La Voz de Asturias - 12/07/2009.

Gun ROCK BAND: “Rock is not a fashion, it's a state, a way of life”.

Origin: Scotland.

Background:
Supported the Rolling Stones in their Urban Jungle Tour and also Bon Jovi.   Reformed after splitting in 1997.

Formed by brothers Jools and Dante Gizzi and vocalist Mark Rankin. Gun was one of the most successful Scottish bands in the 90s. The band split in 1997 and apart from some occasional concerts in 1998 and 1999, they disappeared from the music scene. Last year they reformed with Toby Jepson as vocalist, replacing Rankin. Gun came back to Asturias yesterday to perform in Derrame Rock , 13 years after their last visit to the region supporting Bon Jovi in El Molinón, in what will be their only concert in Spain, at least for now and the first time they will be together again in our country.

You have been separated for some time and this concert is included in your new tour together, what do you expect of this comeback?

 
We want to enjoy it. We´ve got loads of new plans and we´re very excited about being together again. It´s great to be back in Spain and offer our Spanish fans concerts like the ones we did ten years ago.

What do you think about festivals like Derrame Rock?
We like festivals very much, because it´s a special kind of show. There´s a good atmosphere among all the people coming to enjoy rock and roll. Playing with other bands is a lot of fun.

The economical situation is not very good at the moment, does this affect the number of concerts?
When people are in a bad economic situation, rock is good because people go back to music as a way of expression. When people have a lot of money, they don´t care about distractions and even less about cultural events. Traditionally, when people are in a difficult social situation, they look into music. With rock and roll people get distracted and forget about their problems. So we are in the best moment we could be.

Do you think rock is an undervalued music style?
 
No, we don´t agree. There are many bands, like AC/DC, that have been on the top for more than 20 years. In the 70 s rock was considered as the lower or marginal classes´ music. But that´s not true. Something in our favour is that rock fans are loyal, they are always there.

So, rock is not a fashion?
No. It´s a state, an emotion, a way of life.

What do you think about the present situation of music?
Things are quite bad, specially because of piracy. We buy all the music we want to listen to. Although probably, if we were not in this, we would do the same. The way of consuming music has changed a lot. If people don´t buy our music, we don´t get anything and that way we wouldn´t be able to continue in this world.

And how do you manage to stay in it for so long?
Being constantly good. Keeping the standard of the songs high and making good music.  whatever the genre is, from rock to pop or jazz, and it´s very difficult, because music is in constant evolution.

The Thin In An Unfashionable State One...


 


16th July 2009 : GUN IN SPANISH PRESS

Spain went GUN crazy this weekend, as the guys were over there to play at Derrame Rocks. He's just a sample of the band on TV and in Spanish press:



Interview in "La Voz de Asturias":
http://www.lavozdeasturias.es/
 
Photo and comment in "La Nueva España":
http://www.lne.es
 
GUN, latest addition to Derrame Rock (previous to the festival):
http://www.lne.es

We will hopefully have English translations of the above articles soon...

While you are at it, check out some photos from the trip here!

The Thin Brushing Up On His Spanish One...


 


17th June 2009 : UPDATE ON NEW T-SHIRT ORDERS

The response to the new GUN logo T-shirts as been so phenomenal that we have sold out of the first run already!

But fear not, a new batch will be with us by Thursday, in time for the next few dates. For those of you that have placed your orders but are still waiting for your shirts, we can only apologise, but they will be sent out early next week.

If you haven't yet ordered your new GUN logo shirt please visit the link below:

The official GUN online store

You can, of course, also pick one up at this weekends York and Wolverhampton shows!

See you there!

The Thin Looking Cool In His New GUN Shirt One...
 

12th June 2009 : MORE HARD ROCK HELL DETAILS!!

Hard Rock Hell have confirmed that GUN will be playing the Main Stage on Friday, December 4th!

It’s all the more exciting because the fantastic Monster Magnet have just been confirmed as the headliner. Also sharing the stage on the Friday will be Logan, Terrorvision and Voodoo Johnson, amongst others. The Saturday sees GUN buddy Lauren Harris play
ing alongside Queensryche and WASP...now that sounds like one Hard Rocking weekend in Hell to us!!

For more info check out www.hardrockhell.com - where you'll find that they are so happy to have GUN on the bill that they have added Money (Live In Glasgow) as the site audio! Nice!

They also have a forum over there - I think you'll agree that it's time for all you GUN fans to head over there, bombard the forum and talk GUN up in a big way. You know it makes sense....

The Thin Rocking Hard As Hell One...
 


11th June 2009 : GUN TO RETURN TO SPAIN!!

It gives me great the pleasure to confirm that GUN have been asked to return to Spain this summer. The band will play the Main stage of the Open air Derrame Rock Festival in Asturias, Northern Spain on Saturday 11 July 2009. For more info please visit www.festivalderramerock.com.

The festival promoter was so keen to secure GUN for a return to Spain that he added the band to an already full bill, just so he could get them first! Now that's the kinda promoter we like!! This is one of Spain’s biggest promoters, by the way – currently working with AC/DC, among other huge artists.

GUN will not only be performing on the 11th, but they have been invited to attend the whole weekend, so they will be on hand to meet up, say hi, sign autographs and hang out with as many people as possible. Please make sure you say "Hi Guys" if you see the GUN lads hanging around!

The Thin Thinking Things Are About To Get Interesting One...

 



11th June 2009 : YORK AND WOLVERHAMPTON SUPPORTS

Wolverhampton rockers, Voodoo Johnson have been added to the bill for Wolverhampton gig. The boys were really excited about playing with GUN, one of their main influences, on the Castle Park Rock Festival, and were gutted when it was cancelled. So, GUN are keen to ensure the boys get their day in the sun and asked for them to be added to the Wolverhampton gig personally. Check out www.myspace.com/voodoojohnson 

And, in our continued quest to encourage new bands in much the same way as GUN received encouragement in the early days, we have added Slash Vegas to the York gig www.myspace.com/slashvegas

Both bands are being heavily supported by Classic Rock Magazine as the rock superstars of the future.....

The Thin Wondering Who's Supporting Him As The Web Superstar Of The Future One...

 

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