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!

Rock Icons Rush To Release ‘Rush | Time Stand Still’

Rock Icons Rush To Release Documentary ‘Rush | Time Stand Still’ November 18, 2016 Highly Anticipated Film Chronicles 40th Anniversary Tour; Narration Provided by Paul Rudd On November 18, 2016, Zoë Vision, a division of the Concord Music Group, in partnership with ole, will release Rush | Time Stand Still, …

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Thirsty – Interview with Guy Bailey and Chris Johnstone

Thirsty release their second album Albatross on 7th November. Thirsty features founding member of The Quireboys Guy Bailey and former Quireboy Chris Johnstone, along with Russian Poet Irina D and Simon Hanson (from Squeeze). PlanetMosh asked the band a few questions ahead of the album release. How long have you …

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Thirsty – Albatross

Albatross is the second album from UK based rockers Thirsty featuring one of the founding members of The Quireboys, Guy Bailey, and Russian poet Irina D, who collaborated to write lyrics covering diverse subjects such as a botched lobotomy and the trials of space travel. Guy takes lead vocals on nearly …

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A Thousand Horses Reveal ‘Travelin’ Man’ Video

 “A Thousand Horses are your new favourite Nashville band …their sound is a lively, swaggering party recalling Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones.” – The Independent Southern rockers A Thousand Horses have released the video for their new single ‘Travelin’ Man’, taken from their debut album Southernality. This thumping country rock anthem …

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Methane Signs with Dark Star / Sony Records

Methane Signs with Dark Star / Sony Records Swedish Southern metal band Methane has signed a record deal with Sony affiliated Dark Star Records and is now in planning for the release of the band’s first full length studio album entitled “The Devil’s Own”. Methane have released 2 EP singles …

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Vader Announce Second UK Show for November

  Announce second UK show for November Polish death metal legends Vader are very pleased to announce they will be playing another UK show this November at The Rainbow Courtyard, Birmingham. This new addition will follow a show at The Dome, London the day beforehand. Both shows will be part …

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The Mission Unveil New Video ‘Tyranny Of Secrets’

The Mission Unveil New Video  ‘Tyranny Of Secrets’    “Following on from the very positive response that we have received, and enjoyed, to the video for ‘Met-Amor-Phosis’, the 1st single release from the Mission’s soon to be released album ‘Another Fall From Grace’, it is with huge pleasure we now release …

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Last Great Dreamers Unveil Brand New Video ‘Oblivion Kids’

Last Great Dreamers Unveil Brand New Video ‘Oblivion Kids’   Last Great Dreamers unveil the brand new video for Oblivion Kids, three minutes of sonic power-pop mayhem. The anthemic Oblivion Kids opens their new album Transmissions From Oblivion released on September 30th through the bands independent label Ray Records. Last Great Dreamers wrote Oblivion Kids from the “perspective of a loner, …

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Apophys Confirms European Tour with Vader and Hate Eternal

APOPHYS Confirms European Tour with VADER and HATE ETERNAL and Launches Brand New Video for ‘Ego’   Dutch Death Metallers APOPHYS have secured a support slot on the upcoming European co-headlining tour of VADER and HATE ETERNAL! The tour kicks off November, 4th and will last for 17 days until the final …

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Ravencult Reveals Details for New Album ‘Force of Profanation’

RAVENCULT Reveals Details for New Album, ‘Force of Profanation’ Launches First Single ‘Beneath The Relics Of Old’ and Starts Pre-order On November, 11th RAVENCULT will release their new album, ‘Force Of Profanation‘, via Metal Blade Records. ‘Force Of Profanation‘ is RAVENCULT’s debut album for Metal Blade (third in total) and for a first …

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Oni to Release New Album ‘Ironshore’ in November 2016

Progressive metal band Oni signs with Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records; New album, ‘Ironshore’, out November 25th Art by Brent Elliot White (Megadeth, Trivium, Job For A Cowboy) As heavy metal devotees may have noticed of late, rising progressive metal band Oni has been gearing up for something big. Today, the band is …

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Gojira Debut New Video for The Shooting Star

GOJIRA DEBUT NEW VIDEO FOR ‘THE SHOOTING STAR’ Roadrunner Records’ group Gojira have debuted their official music video for ‘The Shooting Star.’ Taken from their acclaimed chart topping new album MAGMA, ‘The Shooting Star’ video is streaming now on Gojira’s official YouTube channel. The mind-bending video was directed and animated …

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Amon Amarth Premiere New Video With Many Special Guests!

AMON AMARTH PREMIERE “RAISE YOUR HORNS” VIDEO FEATURING MANY SPECIAL GUESTS; LAUNCH GRIMFROST COMPETITION &  EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF IN OCTOBER   After headlining a North American tour earlier this year, and appearing at premier festivals across Europe all summer, Amon Amarth is ready to launch their new video.  “Raise …

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