Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

Announcing The Masquerade Rock Music Fest

The Masquerade Rock Music Fest in association with 94.3FM The Shark FEATURING Puddle Of Mudd Fuel Sponge with special guests: The Raskins HOSTED BY: Rob Rush from 94.3FM The Shark Long Island’s Home For Everything That Rocks December 1st at The Space at Westbury Theatre, New York All Ages Show Doors at 5:30pm Showtime …

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PHIL CAMPBELL | Releases brand new song ‘Straight Up’

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Michael Monroe releases video for ‘Junk Planet’

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Peaky Blinders Soundtrack album release

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D-A-D play UK shows in November in Manchester & London

D-A-D head to the UK at the start of their European tour in November/December to play a couple of shows in Manchester and London, with special guests Hangarvain supporting. 20th November, Academy, Manchester 21st November, Dingwalls, Camden D-A-D have also recently released their video for ‘A Prayer For The Loud’  D-A-D‘s new album ‘A Prayer For The Loud‘ …

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Michael Monroe – One Man Gang

Michael Monroe, the stage name of Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm founder and frontman of the iconic glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, (formed when he was a teenager back in 1979) has just released his ninth studio album One Man Gang via Silver Lining Music. The talented Mr Monroe not only sings but …

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A Thousand Horses Release New Single ‘Livin’ My Best Life’

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Down ‘n’ Outz – This Is How We Roll

Down ‘n’ Outz, the side project of Def Leppard‘s frontman Joe Elliott was founded back in 2009. Heavily influenced by Mott The Hoople the band also features a somewhat stellar cast with members of The Quireboys, Wayward Sons & Vixen. You can find out the history behind the project from …

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MAMMOTH MAMMOTH Release “Tear It Down” Lyric Video

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New Discharge documentary out soon!

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THE 69 EYES | JYRKI FEATURED ON THE VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF SHOW

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Ricky Warwick to Auction Denim Jacket for Charity!

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EVIL INVADERS Raising Hell With Brand New Video

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KING VOODOO Release ‘TVC’ Music Video

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