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House Of Lords are a superb band, and they are very well aware of that fact. From Harlequin’s soaring arena-friendliness to the Whitesnakeesque Concussion, just about each track on this 10th album carries a cocksure flounce. But a pomp-rock band without a keyboard player? Hmm… such are the wonders of technology, it seems.

Dave Ling was a co-founder of Classic Rock magazine. His words have appeared in a variety of music publications, including RAW, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Prog, Rock Candy, Fireworks and Sounds. Dave’s life was shaped in 1974 through the purchase of a copy of Sweet’s album ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’, along with early gig experiences from Status Quo, Rush, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Yes and Queen. As a lifelong season ticket holder of Crystal Palace FC, he is completely incapable of uttering the word ‘Br***ton’.

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