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!

VIMIC Unveil ‘She Sees Everything’ Video

VIMIC Unveil New Video ‘She Sees Everything’ Joey Jordison’s new band, VIMIC have unveiled a brand new video for new song, ‘She Sees Everything’, taken from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Open Your Omen’ set for release via Roadrunner Records later this year. Check it out: – VIMIC, who are rounded out …

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Fire Red Empress Album and Single Announcements

FIRE RED EMPRESS Announce debut album  will feature Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler &  Unleash crushing new single ‘HAIL THE FACE’ on Red Vixen Records  On May 27th  Fire Red Empress release their crushing new single ‘Hail The Face’ on Red Vixen Records. The ferocious ‘Hail The Face’ with thickly amplified sheet metal riffs, jackhammer percussion, thundering …

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Dead By Wednesday Premiere “Live Again” Music Video

Dead By Wednesday Premiere “Live Again” Music Video Featuring Brian Fair from Shadoows Fall   US metal act DEAD BY WEDNESDAY released the new song and music video, “Live Again” featuring Brian Fair of Shadows Fall. The track is taken from the forthcoming album ‘The Darkest of Angels‘, out in May/June on David Ellefson‘s (Megadeth) EMP Label Group – (USA) eOne …

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Hatebreed Premiere ‘Seven Enemies’ Lyric Video

HATEBREED have premiered the lyric video for the track, ‘Seven Enemies,’ which can be viewed on YouTube: The song, from HATEBREED’s upcoming album, ‘The Concrete Confessional’ set for release this Friday 13th May via Nuclear Blast, is a take on the Seven Deadly Sins that have a place in most …

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JoanOvArc Brilliant New Single ‘White Trash’ out June 10th

JoanOvArc Brilliant New Single ‘White Trash’ out June 10th JOANovARC release the epic and empowering White Trash on June 10th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC a four piece force of nature explain “White Trash is about “believing in yourself and not letting anyone treat you like you are worthless. Past personal experiences inspired us to write this song.” …

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VIMIC – The Return of Joey Jordison…

Globally recognised as as one of rock & metal’s most respected drummers, Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new band, VIMIC. Rounded out by Kalen Chase [vocals], Jed Simon [guitar/vocals], Kyle Konkiel [bass/vocals] and Matt Tarach [keyboards], VIMIC has debuted ‘Simple Skeletons,’ the first single from their debut album, ‘Open Your Omen’ …

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Dream Theater Debut Official Video for ‘Our New World’

DREAM THEATER DEBUT OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “OUR NEW WORLD” Legendary prog-metal masters Dream Theater have debuted their official music video for “Our New World” taken from their critically acclaimed double concept album, ‘The Astonishing’, released in January by Roadrunner Records. The video, which premiered in the USA with The Wall …

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The Amorettes Announce New Album

THE AMORETTES Announce New Album ‘WHITE HOT HEAT’ Release Date 27th June 2016     Scots Rock Trio, The Amorettes, have announced that their new album, White Hot Heat, will be released worldwide through Off Yer Rocka Recordings on 27 June 2016. White Hot Heat, the follow up to the …

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Rudra – Name and More Details of Eighth Album

RUDRA, Singapore’s unholy kings and the true pioneers of Vedic Metal have announced details of their upcoming eighth album. The extreme metal veterans are on the verge of celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band. Their upcoming eighth album is said to be the band’s most aggressive release so far. RUDRA‘s eighth album …

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Buckcherry Announce UK & Eire Tour Dates 2016

BUCKCHERRY Announce UK & Eire Tour Dates 2016 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary Of Their Album “15” And The Global Single Taken From That Album, “Crazy Bitch” Deluxe Edition of 2015 Album “Rock ‘N’ Roll” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Deluxe” Released On The 14th October 2016 Los Angeles’ notorious, multi-platinum-selling rock band, Buckcherry, …

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KLOGR Reveal New Video ‘Breathing Heart’

Italian Progressive Metal Band KLOGR Reveal New Video ‘Breathing Heart’ . Italian progressive metal band unveil the final music video from Make Your Stand . Muse / Tool / Stone Sour / Rush producer confirmed for next KLOGR studio album KLOGR are thrilled to release their biggest, and most theatrical, …

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Dakesis – Special Guests on Thunderstone’s UK Tour

Dakesis Announced as Special Guests on Thunderstone’s UK Tour   Finnish power metallers Thunderstone are set to embark on their UK mini tour in May 2016 following the release of their upcoming album ‘Apocalypse Again’ which hit the public domain on 1st April 2016.   Thunderstone last graced the UK …

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Warfect – New Song Available – Updated Tour Dates

Warfect – New Song Available – Updated Tour Dates Time to thrash! Swedish WARFECT have unleashed a full song from their upcoming new steamroller “Scavengers”, which will be released on May 13th 2016 via Cyclone Empire.   Bang your heads to “Anatomy Of Evil” The third full-length-assault was self-recorded and singer/guitar-player Fredrik …

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Whitechapel Reveals Details for New Album

WHITECHAPEL Reveals Details for New Album, ‘Mark of the Blade’ Launches lyric video for title track online! On June 24th, WHITECHAPEL will release their sixth full-length, ‘Mark of the Blade‘, worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Pushing their sound forward with each successive release, ‘Mark of the Blade‘ remains true to the band’s …

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