27 December 2021

Get the stories behind the music in the latest episode of On The Rocks With Jim Long! Tune in as Rob discusses each track on Ferocious, followed by a live Q&A with listeners and fans. Hit the link below now to check it out!

20 December 2021

Back in May, during an interview on The Chuck Shute Podcast, Rob revealed that he once approached Guns N' Roses alumni Slash and Matt Sorum about working with The Compulsions. The big news quickly made waves, with antiMusic ranking it as one of their "Top 21" stories of 2021. Read all about it now at the link below!

16 December 2021

Get ready for a special year-end interview with Rob Carlyle! Tune in as Rob takes you behind the music, sharing stories about creating Ferocious, the latest star-studded, critically acclaimed Compulsions album. Plus, get exclusive insights as Rob answers YOUR questions live on the air!

Send your questions to compulsionsnewsletter@gmail.com today, then join us this Wednesday night, December 22, at 6:30 pm (EST) on On The Rocks With Jim Long at totally70s.com or the link below! Don’t miss it!

1 October 2021

Earlier this week, on September 28, in Brighton, England, Rob’s friend and tourmate, Darrell Bath, passed away. Rob shared this tribute on his personal Facebook page: "Like many of you, I heard the sad news about our dear pal, Darrell Bath – a songwriter, guitar player, and vocalist with awesome style and grit. Darrell was a true rock 'n' roller, and his presence in the music world will be missed by many. I had the honor of meeting Darrell's loyal fans and friends on tour, and of course, my heart goes out to each and every one of you. But I'm especially heartbroken for Darrell's longtime lady and business partner, Svenja Hiltrop. Rest In Peace, bruv – we're gonna miss you."

Darrell Bath was a cherished and respected musician with an impressive resume, having played with Ian Hunter, UK Subs, and The Vibrators, in addition to his own widely beloved band, The Crybabys. Darrell and Rob toured England, Germany, and Sweden together in 2018 and 2019. The tours were enthusiastically covered by the press, and Rob shared fond memories of the second tour with The Rockpit, which you can read at the link below. Rest in Peace to the great Darrell Bath.

8 September 2021

In a new podcast interview, Rob talks about the absence of rock 'n' roll in the mainstream, along with his thoughts on Foo Fighters, Metallica, and Lady Gaga. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Ferocious, the much-buzzed-about new album by The Compulsions, including details on covering Guns N' Roses and The Rolling Stones.

Read the full story on RPM Online now at the link below!

3 September 2021

Rob recently discussed covering "Dead Flowers" by The Rolling Stones and "Dust N' Bones" by Guns N' Roses with Bob Huhn on Podcast Chit Chat. "You just did your own take on them," Huhn remarked. "They're completely different from what you'd expect for a cover. And it shows some balls to do that."

Read more about the conversation now in Screamer Magazine at the link below! 

19 August 2021

In a recent interview with Bob Huhn on Podcast Chit Chat, Rob discussed the importance of staying unpredictable as an artist. He was asked about The Compulsions' bold reworkings of "Dead Flowers" by The Rolling Stones and "Dust N' Bones" by Guns N' Roses, sharing the challenges of covering both iconic bands.

Listen to the full conversation now at the link below!

1 July 2021

Don’t miss Rob’s live interview next week on Diary Of A Dominatrix with host and fetish superstar, Aiden Starr! Tune in to SiriusXM this Thursday, July 8, at 1 pm (PDT) at the link below. Call (855) 998-4843 to ask a question or make a comment live on air! Get ready for some raunch 'n' roll!

17 June 2021

For the latest in heavy music, check out The Compulsions alongside new tracks from some of the hardest, heaviest bands around! Get ready to bang your skull to Flotsam & Jetsam, Machine Head, Sun Crow, and more when you crank up the new Spotify playlist by UK rock and metal webzine, Ever Metal! Check it out now at the link below!

16 June 2021

Check out this excerpt from a new article where Rob Carlyle talks about The Compulsions' brand-new video for 'Band of Thieves':

"The track, 'Band Of Thieves,' and the video were both influenced by the Road Warrior films, as Rob explained to Australia's The Rockpit in his track-by-track breakdown of Ferocious:

'For "Band Of Thieves," I deliberately kept the lyrics kind of vague, so you can't tell if I'm singing about a marauding motorcycle gang or a rock 'n' roll band. "Band Of Thieves" is inspired by the soundtrack to Mad Max: Fury Road by Junkie XL. It's funny because there's the monster double-neck guitar player in Fury Road, and this song features Bumblefoot on monster double-neck guitar!'"

Read the full article now on RPM Online at the link below!

12 June 2021

Rob Carlyle and The Compulsions are back with an exciting new video for "Band Of Thieves," and it's making waves! Featuring a star-studded lineup with Bumblefoot, Earl Slick, and others, the video is inspired by the iconic Mad Max films.

Get the full story behind the video, Rob’s creative process, and how he brought together such legendary musicians for this epic track. Don't miss out—read all about it now at the link below!

3 June 2021

You'll soon hear "House Of Rock" by The Compulsions, along with voiceover by Rob, in the upcoming promos for the Nothing Shocking Podcast! As the promo says, "all your favorite rockstars from the mainstream to the underground" have been interviewed on The Nothing Shocking Podcast, including Bumblefoot, Damon Johnson, Miles Kennedy, Bruce Kulick, George Lynch, Steve Stevens, Mark Tremonti, Ricky Warwick, Sami Yaffa, Dweezil Zappa, and, of course, Rob Carlyle!

The full promo can be heard on the Night Demon Podcast as well as the Nothing Shocking Podcast at the link below. Check it out now!

21 May 2021

After some intense grilling on The Chuck Shute Podcast, Rob finally revealed that he once asked Guns N' Roses icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Slash and Matt Sorum, to play in The Compulsions!

Read all about it now on antiMusic.com or visit the link below to get the full, eyebrow-raising story in Screamer Magazine!

15 May 2021

Discover the secrets behind Rob's songwriting process, plus much more, in his brand-new interview on The Chuck Shute Podcast! Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or watch at the link below!

12 May 2021

In a recent interview on Kool Radio, Rob was asked, "If you could choose the best lineup for The Compulsions, what would it be?" Rob politely declined to answer but instead shared, "There's a dream lineup in my head that would just f*ckin' blow the planet apart. I just haven't really made it happen... but maybe it will one day." Rob then turned the question back to the host, who immediately replied, "First of all, Izzy Stradlin would be amazing with you!"

Hit the link below now to check out Rob's full reply in Screamer Magazine!

8 May 2021

You're going to love Rob's brand-new interview on Kool Radio's Thorn Of Rock! Host and music journalist Laurent Lépine asked, "I don't think I'm mistaken if I say one of your biggest musical influences is The Rolling Stones. When was the first time you heard their music?" Hear the entire uncut and uncensored conversation, along with a retrospective of The Compulsions' music, when you visit the link below!

22 April 2021

Rob was hilariously punked during his recent video interview on Rocking With Jam Man! Watch what happens when Jam Man jokingly says he was expecting to interview actor Robert Carlyle from Trainspotting and 28 Weeks Later! Does Rob blow his top? Or does he stay cool as a cucumber? Find out now by watching the latest episode of Rocking With Jam Man at the link below!

9 April 2021

Rob recently sat down for a track-by-track breakdown of Ferocious in an exclusive interview with Australia's Hard Rock, Metal & Blues magazine, The Rockpit! From the bluesy opening riff of "Born On A Landfill" to the ragged glory of album closer "Man With No Name," get the stories behind the music now at the link below!

19 March 2021

Check out Rob's latest freewheeling interview on The Bay Ragni Show! Topics include Rob's new blues band and The New York Dolls' recent nomination to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Watch it now in Screamer Magazine at the link below!

28 February 2021

"If you're expecting a straight-up group of Guns N' Roses soundalikes here then you might just have another think coming. With an impressive pedigree backing band (including former Bowie guitarist, Earl Slick, on a few numbers), Ferocious is certainly an interesting proposition.

Opener 'Born On A Landfill' is a Cinderella-style slice of grubby blues-rock but just when you've got The Compulsions pegged, they promptly smack you upside the head with the sinister electro-sleaze of 'Band Of Thieves' (which reminds me of short-lived early noughties types, The Beautiful Creatures) before 'Addicted' takes things back into more familiar territory with some seasick slide guitar from former Gunners man, Bumblefoot.

Covers of The Rolling Stones' 'Dead Flowers' and GN'R's 'Dust N' Bones' are handled well, the former given a liberal dose of rocket fuel and the latter given an almost trip-hop style makeover which works better than it really should. Elsewhere the content varies from the scuzzy Dead Boys-assault of 'Dirtbag Blues' through the enjoyably sloppy honky-tonk of 'Killer In The Woodshed' to the twisting 'Funk #666' – which is the sort of song Buckcherry wish they could still write – while the closing countrified lament of 'Man With No Name' adds a bit of vulnerability to the more macho stylings elsewhere.

With the necessary bad-ass swagger and unexpected variety… sleaze-rockers looking for something good to get their teeth into could do a lot worse than give this a spin."

Read more of this Ferocious review by Andy J. in Nite Songs at the link below!

23 February 2021

Watch Rob's interview from earlier today on The Bay Ragni Show! Topics include Rob's new blues band and The New York Dolls' recent nomination to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Check it out now at the link below!

8  February 2021

The new Compulsions album, Ferocious, earns a rare "10 out of 10" in a recent review from England's Powerplay rock and metal magazine! Here's an excerpt: "Carlyle had the likes of Richard Fortus, Sami Yaffa and Frank Ferrer in The Compulsions, but this time around he has enlisted Earl Slick and Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal. In addition, we get Alec Morton on bass from the legendary Raging Slab and former New York Dolls drummer, Brian Delaney. But, I have to say that The Compulsions are all about the genius of Carlyle."

Read Tony Pijar's full review of Ferocious in Issue #237 of Powerplay! Available at magazine shops now – or order it through the link below!

30 January 2021

The Compulsions' latest album, Ferocious, has been named a Top 5 Album of 2020 by John "Stoney" Cannon at Sleaze Roxx! Read more about it now at the link below!