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!

Toseland UK Tour with Guests illustr8ors (formerly BlackWolf)

ACCLAIMED BRITISH ROCKERS SHED SKIN…INTRODUCING iLLUSTR8ORS Following their swagger oozing live debut at Ramblin’ Man Festival 2016, illustr8ors has been confirmed as guests on Toseland’s UK tour this autumn. The former World Superbikes Champion’s band has just completed a European tour with Deep Purple. Formally classic rock award nominees BlackWolf, …

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Into The Fire to Release Debut EP in September 2016

Into The Fire Featuring Soil Evanescence Union Underground Members Debut EP American hard rock band INTO THE FIRE was conceived in 2013 by vocalist Bryan Scott (The Union Underground, Cult To Follow), bassist Tim King (SOiL) and guitarist Adam Zadel (SOiL). Long time friend Will Hunt (Evanescence) was brought in …

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Patria Announce New Album “Magna Adversia”

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Hunter & The Bear Present New Single ‘Renegade’

 Hunter & The Bear Present The Colossal New Single ‘Renegade’  Released: 5th August 2016  Dog Monday Records An Exceptional Offering From One Of The UK’s Best New Bands ‘Renegade’ is the brand new single from Hunter & The Bear, one of the UK’s most exciting new bands and pioneers of …

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Suicide By Tigers New Album Details etc….

Swedish rockers SUICIDE BY TIGERS to release their self-titled debut album as CD, Vinyl and digital on September 2, 2016 via Smilodon Records/Sound Pollution. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Berno Paulsson (The Haunted, Amon Amarth, Spiritual Beggars) at Berno Studio, Malmö. The video for the song ‘Vicious Malicious‘ can be viewed here:   Tracklisting: 1. Death on your trail 2. Beautiful nights 3. Pack of …

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The SoapGirls Unveil Debut UK Video Bad Bitch & UK Tour

The SoapGirls Unveil Debut UK Video Bad Bitch & UK Tour    Armed with a venomous swagger and catchy, riff-oriented guitar grind The SoapGirls unveil their debut UK video for Bad Bitch, a caustic slice of vitriolic rock’n’roll. This is a record from a band that has found their sound and is ready …

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Idlewar Announce Impulse Debut Album

Immense Idlewar Announce Impulse Debut Album Californian’s bring the rock with debut album release this September Appearing live at Planet Rockstock 2016 “They shoot riffs like crazed, bazooka-wielding freedom fighters, rocking their hard rock groove like a tractor teetering atop a cliff. IMMENSE.” – Classic Rock Magazine Following the well received …

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NEW Model Army – Winter Video Single & Album News

NEW MODEL ARMY RETURN WITH ‘WINTER’ VIDEO SINGLE & ALBUM NEWS British rock outfit ‘New Model Army’ unveil their official video single for ‘Winter‘ and deliver news of their forthcoming album release of the same name. Returning with “Winter,” their first full studio album since their acclaimed “Between Dog and Wolf” kick-started …

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Blackberry Smoke Announce New Album, ‘Like An Arrow’

Blackberry Smoke Announce New Album, ‘Like An Arrow’ Atlanta’s southern rock sons, BLACKBERRY SMOKE have announced their brand new studio album, ‘Like an Arrow’.  Set for release on 14th October via Earache Records, ‘Like an Arrow’ follows the band’s hugely successful 2015 album, ‘Holding All the Roses’, which landed in the …

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Korn Reveal New Album Details & New Video

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Opeth Reveal New Album Artwork for ‘Sorceress’

Opeth Reveal New Album Artwork for ‘Sorceress’ 2016 marks the monumental return of OPETH, one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades.  Over the years, the experimental prog icons have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike. …

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HRH AOR 5 Announcement

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DevilDriver Drops Video For “My Night Sky”

DevilDriver Drops Video For “My Night Sky” via HighTimes.com and Wacken.com! New Album Trust No One Out Now! Southern California’s revered groove metal band DevilDriver released their long awaited, 7th studio album, Trust No One this May via Napalm Records. Fans can purchase the record now at iTunes,Amazon, the Napalm …

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