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!

DEVILDRIVER reveal ‘Country Heroes’ video

Devildriver

DEVILDRIVER recently announced their highly-anticipated full-length album of outlaw country-gone-metal anthems, Outlaws ‘Til The End.  The collection of savage metal interpretations will be released via Napalm Records on 6th July and can be pre-ordered at http://smarturl.it/OutlawsTilTheEnd-NPR.  Now the wait is over for new music as the band just dropped their haunting rendition of Hank3‘s Country Heroes featuring …

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SPEAKER FIRST Announce Debut UK Single Break My Soul

Indonesian phenomena SPEAKER FIRST announce debut UK single ‘Break My Soul’ & 3 shows in May. On 1st June Speaker First release their debut UK single Break My Soul, an explosion of raw, raucous and ballsy rock’n’roll. Watch now the video for Break My Soul, shot in Berlin, after they played at the Woodstock Festival …

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MONUMENT Release ‘William Kidd’ Music Video

Monument

British Heavy Metal Band MONUMENT have released a new music video for ‘William Kid‘. It’s the second single off their upcoming album “Hellhound“, including the Rainbow cover song ‘Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll‘. The song tells the tale of the infamous privateer of the same name and finds the band in incredible form giving some of their …

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JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR & NEW ALBUM IN MAY

Jizzy Pearl All You Need is Soul

Stevie R Pearce rejoins Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate for a 21 date UK  ‘Sticks N Stones’ Tour, Including 4 special acoustic shows to mark the release of the new Jizzy Pearl Album ‘All You Need Is Soul‘, which will be released May 11th, 2018. The Number One HOOLIGAN says “Playing for Jizzy is an honour, and to go and play all his amazing music, new …

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Bulletboys – From Out of the Skies

Bulletboys a Rock n Roll band from Hollywood, California were founded in 1988 by former members of King Kobra and Ratt. Thirty years later with more former members (see here) than years service, including some famous names such as DJ Ashba, Steven Adler, Jason Hook and Chris Holmes, the band released their …

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HEAVY PETTIN’ Announce UK Tour With Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of ANGEL

Heavy Pettin' Poster

Glasgow rockers HEAVY PETTIN‘ have announced UK tour dates in October 2018 with Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of ANGEL – on their first ever UK tour. Heavy Pettin‘ will also be doing extra Headline Shows in Glasgow and Milton Keynes. UK Tour dates: 12th OCT – Eleven, Stoke w/ Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of Angel 13th OCT – The Underworld Camden, London …

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BULLETS AND OCTANE Release ‘Waking Up Dead’ Single

Bullets and Octane - Waking Up Dead

US hard rock band, BULLETS AND OCTANE, have released a new single for ‘Waking Up Dead‘, the title track of their new album ‘Waking Up Dead‘, due out on May 25th worldwide via Bad MoFo Records/Cargo Records UK. The new single is available on all digital platforms: Spotify, iTunes and more. A promo video teaser can be …

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SYTERIA Premier ‘Revolution’ Music Video From Their Debut Album Rant 0 Bot

SYTERIA - Revolution

UK rockers SYTERIA, featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool and previously Blitzkrieg, have released a brand new music video for the track ‘Revolution‘, the song is taken from the debut album ‘Rant-O-Bot‘. The video can be viewed here: The video was directed by Andrew Staley, and produced by Syteria‘s vocalist Julia Calvo. Also on board are Drop D Films, and Restless Focus, to …

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Satellite Citi – Stunning Stop Motion Animation Video

SatelliteCiti are an alt hard rock two piece band hailing from Los Angeles, California. Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) and Shaunt Sulahian (guitars/backing vocals) are successful in pushing forth elements of multiple genres to create a truly unique and dynamic realm of sound. Combining Gevorkian’s melodic vocals and funk rock drumming style with …

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Ryders Creed – Announce Self-titled Debut Album and Single “Headspace” – Out Via Off Yer Rocka

British five piece Ryders Creed are thrilled to announce the release of their self-titled debut album on 1st June 2018, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. Hailing from The Midlands, Ryders Creed formed in May 2017 and immediately caught the industry’s attention, winning the Hard Rock Hell’s Highway To Hell Competition and being nominated for …

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