| Slogan | 24/7 Rock & Metal |
|---|---|
| First air date | 2000 |
| Format | Classic and modern rock and metal |
| Owner | Independent |
| Website | TotalRock - Home |
TotalRock is a radio station based in London, England. The station first started in 1997 as Rock Radio Network (RRN), changing name to TotalRock in 2000. The station broadcasts rock and metal music internationally across the internet.[1]
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Set up by radio and rock luminaries Tommy Vance, Tony Wilson, Boyd Steemson, Andy King, David Clouter and Nigel Roberts, TotalRock began broadcasting with a London AM license in 2000. The station also produced a series of shows for Sanctuary Music's "Metal-Is" website. In early 2001 TotalRock launched free to air digital satellite service. Commercial pressures led to TotalRock losing its satellite license in 2002; however the station was already streaming all shows worldwide through totalrock.com and such was the online success - it not only survived but flourished. Indeed, the station was voted the World's best online metal station in the Online metal awards 2002.
RRN was actually broadcast from the front living room of rock fanatic and DJ, Skull, lovingly nicknamed 'The Skullery'.
A pub in South West London, with purpose built studios in the function room upstairs. This venue enabled the TotalFest gigs to be held and BBQ's in the garden. The first floor area which was the offices of Total Rock, was once where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page used to rehearse.
Initially the studio, library and office were located in one practice room on the first floor of Enterprise Studios, using a section of the studio wall from The Kings Head to sound proof the studio. In early 2005, the office relocated to attic space of 1 Denmark Place.
With the development of the London Crossrail Link, along with the London Astoria, Astoria 2, The Metro, The Ghetto and Sin nightclub, a section of Denmark Place also needed to be demolished. This included both the office and studios, though largely, Enterprise Studios were able to remain. Studio Sonic practice and recording studios in the basement were also evicted. TotalRock now resides on the world famous music street, Denmark Place, also known as Tin Pan Alley.
In mid 2011, TotalRock once again relocated their entire premises to Rhoda Street just off the bohemian area of Brick Lane in East London.
In 2001 TotalRock was became available on Sky Digital Radio Channel. This ceased in 2002.
In 2006 TotalRock and Rockworld TV teamed up to bring a show, TotalRock Presents...Licensed To Rock. This was broadcast on the station channel on Sky Digital 368, IPTV at Rockworld's website.[2]
TotalRock now have a YouTube Channel to host video interviews.
"Nothling Else Matters" Lindsay Nothling, Charlie Andrews, Angelina, Anne Maria, Samantha Bee, Emma Bellamy, Chris Dale, Dante Bonutto, Diamond Dave, Jo Fahy, Adey Gibbs, Robin Guy Hairball John, Adam Harrold, DJ Hammer, Irreverend Reverend, Killah Kally, Kuzin Kletus, DJ Krusher, Lita Lawless, Kirsty Leahy, DJ Lizard, Milady Marian, "Mighty" Matt Mason, Sarah Miles, Sarah Neve, Derek Oliver, Carmen Pie, DJ Pitbull, Thekla Polaris, Nikki Reid, Munsey Ricci, Darren Saddler, Mik Scarlet, Jenn Selby, Schehzad Shah, DJ Skull, Bob Slayer, Slave Suey, DJ Twang, Tommy Vance, Betty Vo, Andii Wax, Doogie White, Ruth Wilkinson, Cameron, Gill, Texas Dan, Jame, Karol, Kirsty, Laura, Lisa, Noel, Greenz, Jessie Vance, Alli-Cat, Joel Hajiof, Xander. [3][4]
Garry Bushell, Diamond Dave, Iain Frisk, Matt "MattCryFire" Hayday, Micah Johnson, Neal Kay, Andy King, Mark, Götz Kühnemund, Anna Phoebe.