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!

Hate from Poland enter the studio

Polish Death Metal squadron Hate is preparing to head to the studio in December to record the follow-up to 2017’s Tremendum. The new opus, bearing the working title Salve Ignis, is tentatively slated for summer 2019 and will be the band’s debut collaboration with the legendary Metal Blade Records. Details are still surfacing, but the band …

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LAST UNION Release ‘Most Beautiful Day’ Music Video

Italian progressive metal band, LAST UNION have released a new music video and single for ‘Most Beautiful Day‘ featuring Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) on bass and Uli Kusch (ex-HELLOWEEN, ex-MASTERPLAN) on drums. The track is taken from their debut album ‘Twelve‘, which also features DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie on three songs, and will be releaed on December 21, 2018 through ROAR! Rock …

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Jawbreaker announce first UK show in 25 years

FIRST UK SHOW IN 25 YEARS O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON 27THAPRIL 2019 Jawbreaker, the seminal American punk rock band, have announced details of their first UK show in 25 years, taking place at O2 Academy Brixton, London on Saturday 27th April 2019. Widely credited with being a major influence not just …

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A Joker’s Rage release tribute to Freddie Mercury

York unsigned band A Joker’s Rage have released the first single from their forthcoming debut album. ‘Ballet to the masses’ is a tribute to the late Freddie Mercury and is has received over 40,000+ views and 1700+ likes in just 4 days. Impressive figures for an unsigned act. The song …

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Iron Maiden Announce 2019 Legacy Of The Beast Tour Dates

Iron Maiden Legacy Of The Beast Tour 2019 Dates Announced Following on from the triumphant European leg of the Legacy Of The Beast tour, we’re now pleased to announce tour dates for 2019. Tickets go on sale from Friday November 16th, with an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members starting …

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Hard Rock Hell are excited to announce a huge part of next years event!

Twisted Sister’s Front Man Dee Snider, Buckcherry, Michael Monroe & Doro Spearhead Hard Rock Hell’s 13th Crusade  Back by unbelievable fan demand are Twisted Sister’s legendary frontman, Dee Snider who will be backed up by California Rockers Buckcherry, Finland’s Finest, Michael Monroe and German Rock Goddess Doro. Other acts ordered in by the HRH Fans include GUN, Diamond Head and Zodiac Mindwarp. Also …

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BULLETS AND OCTANE Release ‘When We Were Young’

BULLETS AND OCTANE, have released a new single and music video for ‘When We Were Young‘, the track is taken from their new album ‘Waking Up Dead‘, which was released in May via Bad MoFo Records/Cargo Records UK.  BULLETS AND OCTANE have added some new dates to their European tour, …

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Goatwhore ‘A Haunting Curse’ LP reissue

Goatwhore: ‘A Haunting Curse’ LP re-issue now available via Metal Blade Records On December 14th, Goatwhore will release A Haunting Curse LP re-issue via Metal Blade Records! See below for an overview of versions that are available in the USA; pre-order your copy now here: https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/search/?q=GW-Haunting-2018 A Haunting Curse LP …

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Alice in Chains Announce 2019 European Tour

ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCE 2019 EUROPEAN TOUR INCLUDING THREE UK DATES PLAYING WEMBLEY THE SSE ARENA – MAY 25TH SHARE VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE  ‘NEVER FADE’ WATCH HERE NEW ALBUM – RAINIER FOG OUT NOW Alice in Chains have today announced an extensive European tour for May and June 2019, following …

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The Struts – Young & Dangerous

The Struts – Young & Dangerous Album Review by Mark Loraine This is the second outing for The Struts, third if you count the original release of their debut LP, “Everybody Wants”. Since that release they have spent most of their time flogging themselves around the US, mostly as support …

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THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM announce South of Reality

THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM Announce South of Reality Due 22nd February 2019 on ATO Records South of Reality Album Cover South Of Reality, The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s epic second album might be just the antidote this sick world needs. Music so potent it could repel an asteroid impact from space, these seasoned warriors of psychedelia …

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CHRIS CORNELL: AN ARTIST’S LEGACY

On November 16, fans can celebrate the recorded legacy of musical icon and singer/songwriter Chris Cornell, with the 17-track self-titled album, Chris Cornell and a 64-track limited-edition deluxe box set (11 of them unreleased). The first release since his passing in 2017, the album will be released by Cornell’s wife, …

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