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"Review Nicotine Queen"

Dead End Jane is a rock 'n roll band from the United States. Finally i received a classic piece of work from a band that comes from this country. I had been bored to hear again and again the American metalcore.

Not that i hate metalcore, but at least Dead End Jane sent us something different. Through these nine tracks and the half hour of rock 'n roll music, the band gives us freely while the guitarists did their best with the guitar riffs and the solos.

Their compositions, even if they are well written, are simple too in order to get easily in your mind and to remember them too. The band included all the things that we want to hear from a rock 'n roll band and they did their best in order to make this album.

Definitely all the fans of this kind of music will adore Dead End Jane. A very good album which you can easily spend hours listening to again and again.

SCORE out of 8.2/10 Antonis Maglaras
http://www.powerplayrecords.net/reviews/deadendjanerev.htm - Power Play Records


"Review Nicotine Queen"

Wer von den letzten AC/DC-Alben nicht soo sehr begeistert war und daran die Frische ein wenig vermisste, der sollte jetzt seine Lauscher auf Empfang stellen. Denn hier kommen Dead End Jane und böllern uns neun partytaugliche Hard Rock Kracher um die Ohren, die sich nicht zu verstecken brauchen. Gut, sonderlich originell ist die Sache nicht immer, aber wenn man so viel Spielfreude und Unbeschwertheit auf einem Album findet wie hier, kann man getrost darüber hinweg sehen.

Dass AC/DC bei Dead End Jane ihre Spuren hinterlassen haben, spiegelt sich nicht nur in der Musik wieder, sondern auch in den Texten, die oft und gerne von schlüpfrigen Dingen, Frauen und anderen Freuden des Lebens erzählen. Aber auch Kiss, Aerosmith, Rose Tattoo und Konsorten erweist man auf Nicotine Queen Referenz und erhält so einen bunten Strauß an Riffs, Rhythmen und Melodien, die meist sofort ins Ohr gehen.
Dazu passt der Gesang von Frontmann Bourke Armour natürlich wie die Faust auf's Auge, denn der Gute hört sich mit seiner verrauchten und Jack Daniels geschwängerten Stimme wirklich authentisch an und macht einen Gutteil des Charmes von Nicotine Queen aus. Aber auch Gitarrero Freddy Ramberg aus Schweden zieht mit seinen teils ausufernenden Soli immer wieder die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich und bekommt von seinen internationalen Kollegen an Bass (Johan Lindh aus Schweden) und Schlagzeug (Bastian Kirchdörfer aus Deutschland) ein grundsolides Hard Rock Fundament gezimmert, auf dem er sich nach Herzenslust austoben kann.

So lässt sich feststellen, dass Dead End Jane mit dem Titeltrack, dem folgenden "Dirty Mary Sue", dem Kracher "Rodeo", dem kurzen und knackigen "Rose Tattoo" oder dem mit Slide-Gitarren ausgestattenten "The Reptile" mal so eben einige überdurchschnittliche Songs gelungen sind, die definitiv Lust auf mehr machen. Aber auch beim restlichen Material ist kein Ausfall zu verzeichnen, was das selbstproduzierte Debüt zusammen mit dem hervorragenden Sound zu einer echten Perle werden lässt. Freunden bluesigen, erdigen und ehrlichen Hard Rocks werden Dead End Jane mit Nicotine Queen mehr als nur ein Grinsen ins Gesicht meiseln. Zuschlagen!

Lord Obirah
http://www.heavyhardes.de/review-2190.html - Heavyhardes


"Review Nicotine Queen"

Leute, holt den Jacky raus, ab auf'fe Harley und zum nächsten Bikertreffen und DEAD END JANE hören! So wie der Sänger Bourke Armour klingt, hat der sein Leben lang nix anderes zu sich genommen als eben Jack Daniel´s. Seine Stimme passt aber wie die berühmte Faust aufs Auge zu den 9 Songs auf der wunderbar druckvoll produzierten Eigenproduktion. Auch die buntgemischte Posse mit Johan Lindh (Bass) und Freddy Ramberg (Gitarre), die aus Schweden bzw. Norwegen stammen, sowie dem deutschen Drummer Bastian Kirchdörfer, macht ihre Sache verdammt gut. Songs wie „Dirty Mary Sue“ oder „Nicotine Queen“ sind absolute Partykracher. Die Haupteinflüsse der Jungs sind wohl Rose Tattoo und AC/DC. Wer es nicht glaubt muss sich einfach nur mal „Rodeo“ oder „Reptile“ anhören, der weiß was ich meine. Während die Welt seit Jahren auf ein Lebenszeichen von AC/DC wartet, setzen derweil DEAD END JANE mit ihrem Debüt ein Ausrufezeichen. Wer also auf bluesgeschwängerten Hardrock mit leichten Southern-Einflüssen steht, der muss hier zugreifen! Hoffen wir mal das dass die Plattenfirmen genauso sehen. Well done, Boys!

Bewertung: 8,0 von 10 Punkten

(by: Thorsten "Steini" Steinebach - 04.04.06)
http://www.unitedpixel.com/ge/rezi/deadendjane-index.htm - Unitedpixel


"Live Review"

Dead End Jane gave an outstanding performance at the Whisky a Go Go on Friday, June 10 in the presence of strong company that included Hollywood Allstarz, Revlon Red, and Neverwonder. Dead End Jane is all originals, not a cover band with influences that include AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Ray Vaughn, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, and the Pornos. Their roots are about getting back to making great music. Dead End Jane’s leading the way with hard rock in your face matched with attitude that’s accompanied by great instrumental, vocals, and material. Dead End Jane performed songs from their debut album Nicotine Queen which flows well and is commercially successful with airplay in the United States, Germany, Australia, Greece, and Argentina. There is airplay of the title track on Southern California’s 97.1 along with several songs from Nicotine Queen being played on college radio.

With Bourke Armour, (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) from Malibu, and a trio of European musicians that include Bastian Kirchdoerfer (Germany), drums, Freddy Ramberg (Norway), guitar and Johan Lindh (Sweden), bass; this band with an international flavor met at the Los Angeles Music Academy where they all graduated from in 2004. This meeting resulted in Dead End Jane’s birth slightly over a year and a half ago. Currently Dead End Jane is preparing for their next show which is 7-29 at the Knitting Factory, and their European tour which starts with traveling around Germany in August for both the Breaker Festival and the Rockharz Open Air Festival. Meanwhile, Dead End Jane is auditioning for a new guitar player since Freddy Ramberg is departing the band because of scheduling problems due to his membership in another band that is negotiating a major label deal. Speaking of getting signed, Dead End Jane is ready. For a young hard rock guitar player looking for a serious band with chops and great attitude; this is a great opportunity.

Dead End Jane have already played the major Hollywood Clubs including the Viper Room, the Roxy Theatre, the Cat Club, Knitting Factory, The Joint, The Gig, and Molly Malone’s along with B. B. Kings and Hard Rock Café at Universal City Walk and Zen Sushi. Select colleges and playing in Arizona has kept Dead End Jane busy with an impressive resume being only the beginning for this band. They recently had to turn down a gig with Body Count (Ice-T’s band) due to scheduling conflicts and have also opened up for the Atomic Punks, Chris Slade (AC/DC), The Allstar Big Ball, Teddy Zig-Zag (Guns N’ Roses), Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney’s guitarist), and have been in Club Vodka shows. Dead End Jane was recently nominated for Best Rock Act, Best Rock CD, Best Live Performance, and Best Lead Singer in the South Bay Music Awards. With Dead End Jane’s goal being world domination in a good way; this will be a band to keep your eye on. With songs like “The Reptile,” “Rodeo,” and their title track “Nicotine Queen,” it’s just a matter of time before Dead End Jane gets signed being an outstanding band with talent well beyond their years.
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epkedit_media.asp?epk_id=89526 - All Access Magazine


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Album "Nicotine Queen"

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Dead End Jane: For those who want to rock........
this band if for you!!

Dead End Jane's original hard riff music is bringing Rock n' Roll back to its days of glory. They are influenced by AC/DC, Guns n'Roses, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, etc. Their direct rock riffs and...feel good lyrics bring to the audience what Rock n' Roll is all about.

Bourke Armour (the only USA native in this bunch) leads Dead End Jane with his rough and raspy, whiskey throat vocal style, chunky rhythm guitar and gutsy stage presence.

German drummer Bastian Kirchdoerfer has toured throughout Europe with "Barock," Europe's number one AC/DC tribute band, and drives his monstrous sound with severe conviction.

Swedish bassist Johan Lindh's timing, but most importantly his groove, are the perfect match for the band's rock style.

In July 2006 J. Douglas Barber joined the band on lead guitar

Together, the four have come to form Dead End Jane-a powerful, raw, and authentic rock band dedicated to hit every stage like a solid punch, keeping their audiences riveted for the entire night of music.

In April 2006, Rock City News awarded Dead End Jane "Best Rock Act" of 2006. DEJ was on the cover of the April 14th issue and given an extremely positive record review, and also featured with photots in the following April 29th issue.

This forceful music band has been selling out gigs since early 2004 at many legendary Los Angeles culbs such as the Whisky a Go-Go, Roxy Theatre, and the Knitting Factory. They have opened for renowned musicians such as Chris Slade of AC/DC, Teddy Zig-Zag of Guns n' Roses, Nashville Pussy, Home Grown, Rusty Anderson of the Paul McCartney Band, members of Alice Cooper, Quiet Riot and other international acts.

Dead End Jane has been reigning over the radio stations in Germany on Radio Galaxy and Rockin' Radio, and also hitting the waves down under in Australia on FBi 94.5 FM Whiplash. Streaming on the internet, Dead End Jane performed live on March 21st of 2006 on www.flashrock.com where the live act can be accessed 24/7.

In March of 2006, Dead End Jane's highly anticipated debut album "Nicotine Queen," was successfully released. CD's are availabe at www.cdbaby.com , their homepage: www.dead-end-jane.com or at Amoeba Records on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

Helping them to push their sound in full strength, Dead End Jane has been asked to play BREAKER FESTIVAL and ROCKHARZ OPEN AIR fesival in Gemany, summer 2006, with other respected bands such as Leave's Eyes, Atrocity, Jon Olivia's Pain, Paul DeAnno, and other well known bands in the German Rock and Metal Scene.

With Dead End Jane at the helm, Rock n' Roll is coming back with a full force; reviving the music the world truly wants to hear: PURE ROCK N' ROLL!!! Dead End Jane will be touring in the USA and Europe territoriew throughout 2006...so catch them when you can!