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!

POWERWOLF Unleash Brand New Video! On Tour This Fall!

POWERWOLF Unleash New Music Video For “Killers With The Cross”! ON TOUR THIS FALL! POWERWOLF, the most successful band in Germany and probably hottest act in terms of Metal nowadays, have been mixing up the international charts for weeks. In Germany they rigorously topped the charts again with their latest …

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HEALTHY JUNKIES Unveil ‘Delirious Dream’ Album Details

. UK punk/grunge rock band, HEALTHY JUNKIES, have announced the release of their fourth album ‘Delirious Dream‘, in stores on October 12th via Banana Castle Records/Cargo Records UK. The album was recorded at Bark Studios by Brian O’Shaughnessy who recorded Primal Scream and My Blood Valentine at the very same studio in the 90s. It was mastered by Pete Maher whose recent projects have …

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Deathcrush: European Tour Dates Announced!

. Sardinian deathsters Deathcrush are ready to set on fire Europe with some live dates in order to support their latest full-length album released in 2017 via The Spwe Records, “Hell”. Mainly, Deathcrush will touch Eastern Europe territories, but you will see them live also in Italy (Two dates) and …

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MADAM X Release ‘Monstrocity’ Music Video

Legendary Detroit Hard Rockers MADAM X have released a video for the title track of their studio album Monstrocity released back in October 2017. Madam X  featuring Bret Kaiser on vocals, Maxine Petrucci on guitar, Roxy Petrucci on drums and Chris ‘Godzilla’ Doliber on bass. The video can be viewed here: Formed in 1981 by sisters Roxy and Maxine Petrucci, Madam X recruited bassist Chris “Godzilla” Doliber and vocalist Bret Kaiser, …

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AMULET Introduce New Singer Mace

. AMULET Introduce New Singer Mace LONDON METAL BRUISERS AMULET ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF TALENTED NEW PERMANENT SINGER FEDERICO “MACE” MAZZA AND FINISH WRITING SECOND ALBUM. Mace joined in early Summer following a successful show supporting Cirith Ungol and Angel Witch at The Underworld in Camden in May 2018. Since that …

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Realm Of The Damned Signing Session

REALM OF THE DAMNED – SIGNUM DRACONIS UNLEASHED Meet Alec Worley, Pye Parr and The Sons of Baluar at Forbidden Planet in London on September 15, 2018 This is an event like you‘ve never seen! Join Alec Worley and Pye Parr signing THE REALM OF THE DAMNED at the London …

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THE LAZYS Release New Video For Little Miss Crazy

. Canadian based Aussie rockers, The Lazys recently released their banger of a new record, Tropical Hazards back in May via Golden Robot Records! Today the band drop the killer new video for Little Miss Crazy – a raucous, romping rock song of the highest order and sees the boys try their luck and fail with the …

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BURNT OUT WRECK Release Their Own Branded Whisky

. BURNT OUT WRECK have just released their own branded Whisky. It’s available from WVA Whisky Auctions and will soon be available from Amazon and on the shelves at all good Whisky sales outlets. This is a Moat And Norrie venture and they will also be releasing their new Burnt …

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BIGFOOT : New Lead Singer Announced Ahead of UK Tour

BIGFOOT announce new lead singer announced ahead of UK tour and release lyric video for ‘Uninvited’ from their self-titled debut album [Frontiers] Wigan based hard rock band Bigfoot have replaced their lead singer after holding auditions over the summer. An official statement from the band reads: After careful consideration and deliberation, …

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CITY OF THIEVES : New Single and Video ‘Reality Bites’

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SLAYER Extend Final World Tour into 2019

“We always knew this tour would take us into 2019,” said SLAYER’s Kerry King, “and we’ve been blown away by the response we’ve been getting here in North America. We’ve heard about fans who have driven five, six hours or flown in from other cities or countries to see us, …

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LAST GREAT DREAMERS ANNOUNCE SINGLE & SHOWS

  Powerpop rockers LAST GREAT DREAMERS are back on the road, with a new single. ‘Primitive Man’ is the third single to be lifted from their acclaimed album 13th Floor Renegades which was released in April. The track’s available now from iTunes,Amazon and Spotify. The band have spent the spring and summer gigging, including a …

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WHEEL IN THE SKY release “The Only Dead Girl In The City”

Swedish rockers WHEEL IN THE SKY have revealed their infectious new track “The Only Dead Girl In The City” at Doomed & Stoned. The song is from the band’s upcoming release “Beyond the Pale” which will be out on August 31st via The Sign Records. Listen to the song here: https://doomedandstoned.com/post/177099900798/wheelinthesky …

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GLANVILLE & GALACTIC SUPERLORDS ON TOUR!

GLANVILLE AND GALACTIC SUPERLORDS TEAM UP FOR TOUR THIS FALL! A bit of Thin Lizzy, a bit of Iron Maiden, with hints of Dio. GLANVILLE sounds like Rob Halford wearing Dennis Hopper’s leather jacket in Easy Rider. An introduction of exciting things to come: After the critically acclaimed debut EP …

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EVIL SCARECROW Release Video for New Single ‘Polterghost’

EVIL SCARECROW release their supernaturally spectacular video for new single ‘Polterghost‘, the second track taken from their upcoming album ‘Chapter IV: Antartarctica’ due out on the 28th September. The first single to be aired was the blustery  ‘Hurricanado’. You can check out the video here: A few words from Dr Hell on …

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