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'Ambush' Reviews

MP News
Review by Alessandro Staiti. ".. Tygers continue to have their say with a heavy metal fresh, honest and vibrant .."
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Streetclip.tv:
Review by Ju Tschamler of the vinyl release version of Ambush. "... An absolutely recommendable album ..."
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Impatto Sonoro:
Reviewer Christian De Martino of Italy's popular music web-zine is obviously pleased 'Ambush' hasn't let him down...
".. The product that comes out does not betray the expectations .."
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Angelfire.com:
West Side Dave gets straight to the point... "Ambush is Tygers of Pan Tang at their very best… a "must-have"!
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Music Waves:
"
.. A great success ..."
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Hard Music Base:
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Metal Mark Blogspot:
Andy of 'Metal Mark Blogspot' thinks we've got it right..
"
.. they can step out of the crowd and back into the spotlight saying "This is how it's supposed to be done".."
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Artists & Bands:
"
.. Ambush is a beautiful album of direct and genuine rock where the alchemy of the 'new' line-up is at its highest .."
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Musical News:
"
.. Eleven tracks of true British heavy rock! .."
Quote from an internal email: "I listened to 'Ambush' and found all the elements that made Tygers iconic back in the eighties".
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Rock Hard Magazine:
DISC OF THE MONTH BY BENJI (France/Issue 125)
Quoting Benji from an email… "It is my pleasure to support the band, simply because the album is brilliant ! No nostalgia thing here (even if YES, I’m an old Tygers fan), just a really solid album that deserves to be supported".
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Break Out
:
'Ambush' featured in 'Break Out', one of Germany's oldest and biggest rock magazines. (Reviewer: Marco Magin)
"
.. the guys have mastered their craft, the songwriting on the eleven tracks is totally convincing, we get to hear no weak songs .."
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My Global Mind:
".. call this classic rock, or melodic hard rock .. I like to think it’s much closer to what actual HEAVY METAL itself sounded like in the early to mid-eighties .."
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Metal Zone
:
".. Recommended to all fans of Heavy Metal or any living being with blood running in his veins. Excellent!!! .."
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Metal Kaoz
:
Thank you 'Metal Kaoz' Webzine for posting the great review of 'Ambush' by Mr Grigoris Chronis.
".. the guitars are blazing, the rhythm section is pounding hard, the vocals are tantalising.."
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Metallus
:
".. this next step in the career of the Tygers, have scored here another hit, both in their personal career and in the history of classic European heavy metal.."
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Aristocrazia:
".. I was fascinated by the way each track is as strong as the next, it is an album which masterly blends hard rock and heavy metal.."
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Rock In Athens:
".. this album shows us eleven well-processed, classic hard rock compositions .."
Νίκος Παπανικολάου of the fantastic rock Greek webzine Rock in Athens gives us Greece's second seal of approval.

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Rock Overdose:
".. a great album .. a flawless specimen of hard rock ..
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DarkScene Metal Essence:
".. The Wildcats show their claws to strike in 2012 just as effectively as in 1981..
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I Review Rock:

".. this could well be their best album in years. Great vocals, great production and some thunderous songs.."
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Rock Metal Essence:
".. Ambush is a thrilling and uplifting album, incredibly fresh yet loyal to the old style metal standards.."
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Sea of Tranquility
:
".. in Italian born vocalist Jacopo Meille the Tygers have the perfect man for the job and his performance here is truly exceptional.."
".. this truly is a first class effort from all concerned and proves that the Tygers of Pan Tang still have plenty to roar about .."
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Holy Metal:

After a thorough listen to the album Marco Manzi of 'Holy Metal' gives you his in depth review of Ambush.
".. captivating guitar riffs and the charismatic vocals keep you hooked to the album one song after another .. it actually leaves you wanting for more when you realise the record just ended.."
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RockFusion:

Eddie Laing of Rockfusion has without doubt 'listened' carefully to Ambush! Here's the link to his very honest and thorough revue of the album...
".. the songwriting is tight, it's clean and as great as ever, perhaps better.."
".. whatever you do listen to this album. It will not disappoint."
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Firebrand Rock Radio:
".. 'Ambush' continues the legacy of the Tygers proving they are still a force to be reckoned with.."
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Destructive Music
:
“.. Ambush is right up there with the best of them.. an eleven track opus.."
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Get Ready to Rock:

A quick-fire review of the prior-to-release-promo of Ambush from the formidable Get Ready to Rock's 'Quick View' section of their website.
"..good songs and great solos, it’s a solid and consistent album.. it’s well worth investing in."
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Planetmosh:
".. all 11 songs are balls to the wall hard rock songs... at least 8 of Ambush's songs have rock radio appeal.."
".. One of a Kind, given the right push could be single material, commercial rock at its best but with plenty of bite... Speed does exactly what it says and could easily have been lifted from the Wild Cats album.."

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Rock Impressions (Italian Webzine):
".. roaring guitars and a riff as powerful and anthemic as ever.."
".. confirmation that its the perfect album for all lovers of heavy rock.. "

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The Mayfair Mallzine:

'..wraps up what is without a doubt, the best Tygers album of all time.'
'..well and truly firing on all cylinders with great tunes... never before has there been such a complete Tygers album..'
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Interviews

Metal Assault's in-depth (audio) interview with Robb Weir (by Andrew Bansal) :
A chat about all things Tygers, ranging from the new album to the early days and everything in between, including a couple of cool stories that Robb was kind to share.

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Robb Weir/ Panos Bougalis of Rock Overdose (Greece) Interview.
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Robb Weir interview with freelance journalist Pedro Alonso

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Metal to Infinity' (Belgium): Patrick De Sloover Interviews Robb Weir.
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Musicalnews.com Interview with Jacopo Meille

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Robb & Jack Interview with Aristocrazia Webzine (Italy):

After the fantastic review of Ambush by Aristocrazia Webzine they follow it up with their interview with Robb & Jack…
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Robb interviewed for Rock Radio N.I. :

Tygers of Pan Tang release their new album "Ambush" on 24th September. As a long time fan of the Tygers that was good enough reason to arrange an interview with founder member and lead guitarist Robb Weir.

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Robb interviewed for All Things Norfolk:

Simon Alcock caught up with Tygers guitarist Rob Weir prior to a gig at The Brickmakers in Norwich, the final night of a string of British Dates.
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Jack Gets Metallized
:
Below are comments taken from a recent interview Jack had with journalist Saverio Comellini of the webzine: 'Metallized'
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Rocket Queen Promotions:
Check out the interview Robb did with Susi at 'Rocket Queen Promotions'. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with Susi to produce the interview.
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Rockpages:

Rockpages Web Magazine in Greece talked exclusively to Robb Weir from Tygers of Pan Tang before their band's appearance in Greece this summer.
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Gig Reviews:

SOS Festival 21st July 2012
Get Ready To Rock (Aaron Emerson):

'
.. truly are the real deal..'
'Their high tempo metal is simply divine..'
'.. know the game and play it to perfection..'
'.. heavy riffs mixed with sexy high vocals create a vibrant sound to whet the appetite.'

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Hard Rock Hell 5, Pontins, Prestatyn 2nd December 2011
Metal Talk (Mark Taylor):
' The Tygers earned themselves five stars to go with those stripes'  
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Great comments from a great gig at a great event. Well done the HRH Team.

Planet Rock, Ravenna, Italy, 18th February 2011:
Metallus:
' The nasty surprise that is waiting for the layman is that Robb Weir was forced to stay in England having gone into hospital the day before. What to do?'  
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Viper, Florence, Italy, 20th February 2011:
Metallized:
' The Tygers do not surrender to playing only excerpts from its bestseller (Spellbound), but also plays songs from all their footage including the old gems from the debut Wild Cat. In this capacity.. the group reveals its full potential.'  
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From Burn to Now: ' We witness a band with attitude and determination to go on stage and give all of itself.'  
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Camden Underworld, London, England, 17th September 2010 by Andy Nathan / Get Ready To Rock:
"...other than Saxon, there is probably no-one better around at maintaining the spirit of the NWOBHM." 
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Headbangers Open Air, Germany, July 2010
by Metal Temple:
' There are a few bands out there who still manage to capture the naivety that needs to be in music to create magic. This band sure as hell has found that these days!'  Read the full review

Keep It True Festival, Germany, April 2010:
Metal Temple:
' One of the most impressive performances in this year’s 'KIT' festivities: a classic British hardrockin’ Metal typhoon out of nowhere.'  
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Den Of Iniquity: ' I’m not really a fan of reunions that include only one single original member, but I’ll be glad to make an exception for this version of TYGERS OF PAN TANG. This version is killer!'  Read the full review
Heavy-Metal.it: ' To date, the concert of the year. It is clear, after a performance like the Tygers to do better would have been impossible for anyone.'' 
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Dremufuestias.de: '... sensational and the best band of the whole festival! Alertness level: fucking 150%!' 
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Defenders Of The Faith: '… (The bands ) intensity and pleasure is felt by the audience in response to the music! Very classy gentlemen!' 
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Keep It True Festival, Germany, April 2010 Photo Galleries:  
Lucabernasconi.com
/ Metal-Integral.com

Rock & Blues Festival
, Butlins, Skegness, January 2010 by Mark Taylor / Get Ready To Rock:
"...'Slave To Freedom' from the debut got my head banging for the first time today." 
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Bridgehouse II, London 22 October 2009 by Mark Taylor /
Get Ready To Rock:

'I was knocked for six by this performance... They certainly got my roar of approval.' 
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Animal Instinct x 2 Reviews:

ODY Metal:

'Tygers of Pan Tang can only meet her fans interested and many others with this dual CD / DVD that deserves careful listening as the foundation of great Heavy / Hard Rock are real and brilliantly performed on fluid and exciting titles.'  Read the original review (French) / Read the Translated review (English)

RockWind:

'The Tygers sound really fresh and that’s to a great extent due to the incredible Italian singer Iacopo Meille who doesn’t sound Italian at all, but instead possesses a fantastic voice in the vein of Steelheart’s Matijevic.'  Read the full review

Festival Photo:

'The whole package feels like you really get your money's worth, and the TYGERS seem hotter than they have been in many a year!'  Read the full review

Classic Rock Revisited:

'The twin guitar attack of Weir and Dean Robertson is absolutely lethal'
'The original material contained on Animal Instinct sees the band retaining all the classic elements of their sound yet these songs also come across as remarkably fresh and current as well'
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The Mayfair Mall Zine:

'Over the past few years the band have become one hell of an act'
'If this hints at the quality of what the new material from the band is going to be like, then roll on the next album!' 'Take my word for it the band really are this good live'
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Blog Critics:

'A rejuvenated band paying homage to their past whilst still sounding fresh and relevant.’
'A genuine energy and reinvigorated belief surrounding the band and this is perfectly captured during the hour long film'
 Read the full review

Hard Rock And Heavy:

'This is a must-cd, the real return of Tygers'  Read the full review

Baby Sue Online:

'This, the 300th release from Angel Air...is a direct HIT'  Read the full review

Metalist Magazine:
'You might not be able to teach this old dog new tricks, but who needs new tricks when this one can fu**ing bite so hard?' 
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Archive

The Asylum, Birmingham, 6th September 2008:
'This is the third time I've seen the Tygers this year, and they just keep getting better. They've stayed true to their classic roots, and yet sound new and fresh. With the astonishing vocal talents of Jacopo Meille coupled with the sheer quality of the musicianship in the band, they are back on top again where they belong. 
Dawn Irwin: Journalist/photographer

Hard Rock House:
“Animal Instinct” is a fine album that hopefully will help push the band another step or three up the ladder of the rock world once more.'
Al Hey

Get Ready To Rock Magazine:
'Animal Instinct' does not disappoint. This album is underpinned by a wealth of NWOBHM magic.'  Read the full review

Komodo Rock:
'Animal Instinct' which shows a band not just comfortable with itself, not just comfortable with their direction, but drooling at the mouth with a blues fuelled classic rock album that the world has been crying out for. Fire this album up, and listen to modern rock n roll done the old fashioned way. You won't regret it.'
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Classic Rock Review Animal Instinct.

Interview with Jack & Robb
Interview with Jack & Robb, and review of the gig at Riffs in Blackpool.

Interview with Robb Weir
"Burn To Now" interviewed Robb and reviewed Back and Beyond.

Mayfair Mall Zine
The great reviews just keep on comin' Back & Beyond receives the thumbs up over at Mall Zine.

Back & Beyond Review
Back and Beyond gets an 8 out of 10 rating over at Komodo Rock.
 

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