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!

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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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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Monte Pittman Streams New Track, “Be Very Afraid”, Online

Monte Pittman streams new track, “Be Very Afraid”, online There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles. With his fourth full-length, Inverted Grasp Of Balance, he has once again raised the stakes, delivering a …

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Good Tiger Premieres New Video for “Aspirations” via AltPress.com

Good Tiger premieres new video for “Aspirations” via AltPress.com – alongside exclusive interview with Derya “Dez” Nagle; kicks off North American tour with Dance Gavin Dance, The Contortionist, Hail The Sun, and The White Noise next week After completing a North American tour with Between the Buried and Me and August Burns Red earlier …

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Allegaeon Launches Mini Documentary for New Album

ALLEGAEON launches mini studio documentary for new album, ‘Proponent for Sentience’, online! On September 23rd, melodic death metal outfit ALLEGAEON will be releasing their fourth full-length, ‘Proponent for Sentience‘, via Metal Blade Records. Today, the band has launched a mini documentary for ‘Proponent for Sentience‘ online, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look …

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JOANovARC debut album Ride Of Your Life released November 11th

JOANovARC debut album Ride Of Your Life released  November 11th On November 11th JOANovARC release their raw, raunchy and powerful debut album ‘Ride Of Your Life’, through Red Vixen Records. Ride Of Your Life  finds JOANovARC at their full creative tilt delivering hard-hitting, retooled classic rock with a modern twist. Describing themselves as “Puss …

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Idlewar Release ‘On Our Knees’ New Music Video

Idlewar Release ‘On Our Knees’ New Music Video “We are passionate about rock music, pure and simple. ‘On Our Knees’  is our take on what we love, and a firm nod to what makes this band tick” – Idlewar Watch ‘On Our Knees’ (music video) – In just over two …

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Sister Announces German Shows for November

Sister Announces German Shows for November They are back! The Swedish sleaze/punk influenced metal outfit known as SISTER, who hail from Stockholm, Sweden have been working hard during the last ten years earning the reputation of being one of the best live acts out there. After writing songs and being in …

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