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!

Kilmara announce Daniel Ponce as new singer

Spanish heavy metallers KILMARA have parted ways with singer Christian Wolfgang Kohl and replaced him with North American singer Daniel Ponce. The break with singer Christian Wolfgang Kohl has been done in a friendly manner, the rest of the band members intend on continuing to forge, maintain and increase the status that they have …

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‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ The Movie – Cover Artwork Unveiled

‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ The Movie – Cover Artwork Unveiled etc The Twisted Sister movie ‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ a documentary film by Andrew Horn to be released in Europe on January 29, 2016 via MONODUO FILMS. The film, lenght 137 minutes + over 2 hours bonus material will be available on VOD (iTunes & Vimeo on Demand) and as DVD (Amazon Europe and Monoduo Films …

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Shock ! Hazard

Shock ! Hazard In time for Christmas Shock ! Hazard’s new single ‘Know Your Enemy‘ is available for free Download today. A hard hitting three piece from Norfolk they have been on tour with bands such as Biters, Michael Monroe and The Last Vegas. Watch the video to ‘Know Your …

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Hexx To Release “Under The Spell” Anniversary Boxset

HEXX To Release “Under The Spell” Anniversary Boxset Via Metal Blade Records   Legendary US Bay Area Heavy/Thrash Metallers Hexx will release a 30th anniversary boxset entitled “Under The Spell” on January 15th, 2016 through Metal Blade Records! The boxset includes both the “Under The Spell” and “No Escape” albums, …

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Protector To Release New Album In February

Legendary German Thrashers PROTECTOR To Release New Album In February   After their successful return with “Reanimated Homunculus”, PROTECTOR deliver the second full-length album of the not-so-new millennium. Music-wise, PROTECTOR keep their boat sailing steadily on the seas of Thrash Metal, with some visits to the “Death Metal Island”. Vocalist …

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Iron Maiden & Onkyo Launch ED-PH0N3S

IRON MAIDEN & ONKYO LAUNCH ED-PH0N3S.   PRECISION ENGINEERED ON-EAR HEADPHONES, DESIGNED AND TUNED BY STEVE HARRIS FOR ROCK AND METAL FANS Brand new companion Maiden Audio smartphone App with exclusive IRON MAIDEN custom EQ settings also made available on December 4th IRON MAIDEN and the award-winning Japanese electronics company ONKYO Corporation are delighted to announce the launch of their …

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Shinedown Unveil ‘State of My Head’ Video

Shinedown Unveil ‘State of My Head’ Video SHINEDOWN have unveiled a new video for ‘State of My Head’.  The track is taken from their current album, ‘Threat To Survival’, out now via Atlantic Records. Says frontman, Brent Smith; “‘State of My Head’ is a celebration of originality.  It is a …

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As Lions Announce Signing to Better Noise Records

As Lions Announce Signing to Better Noise Records (Part of Eleven Seven Music Group) London five-piece As Lions are happy to today announce their signing to the ever-growing roster of Better Noise Records, part of Eleven Seven Music Group. Comprised of vocalist Austin Dickinson, guitarists Conor O’Keefe and Will Homer, …

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Enslaved Reveal Exclusive Artwork and more….

Reveal the artwork for their forthcoming 25th anniversary shows under the ENSLAVED 25 band banners   Commissioned by Chioreanu Costin who has worked with Roadburn Festival, as well as Ivar Bjornson and Enslaved on various projects, the pieces perfectly capture the essence and imagery of the periods they represent. What’s …

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Anti-Clone Recording Debut Album with Matt Hyde

Anti-Clone Recording Debut Album with Matt Hyde (Slipknot, Machine Head) Following a highly successful tour supporting Skindred and the release of their EP ‘Hands Sewn Together’ – Lincolnshire, UK nu-metal band ANTI-CLONE have announced they are now back in the studio recording their debut album. Working with acclaimed producer Matt …

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Wilson Announce UK Headline Club Tour

Detroit Rock Animals WILSON Are Set To Headline Their Debut UK Club Tour In February 2016 The five piece released ‘Right To Rise’ earlier this year – their second album, but the debut for new label home Razor & Tie – and are excited to make a return to UK …

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Khynn Unleash New Music Video ‘Tainted Impression’

Khynn Unleash New Music Video ‘Tainted Impression’ A few days after the official release of their brand new full-length album, French metallers Khynn just unleashed an official music video for the single “Tainted Impression” on YouTube. The song is extracted from ‘Supersymmetry’ still available on CD, digital formats through the main legal platforms (iTunes, …

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Silent Jack – Play The Game

Silent Jack a hard rocking four piece from Birmingham released their debut album ‘Play The Game’ on 30th September 2015 following a campaign on Pledgemusic. Their debut album follows a seven track EP Snakebite and was recorded at Arkham Studios, under the guidance of producer Alex Cooper and self-released via their own label …

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Acid Western ‘Rampage EP’ Available for Free Download

Acid Western ‘Rampage EP’ Available for Free Download A few weeks after unveiling the official music video for the song “Kisses in a fire” still available on YouTube, French desert-rock/stoner power trio Acid Western put the digital reissue of its ‘Rampage EP’ for Free (or Pay What You Want) Download on Bandcamp.   Acid Western …

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Kampfar Release Their Seventh Album

KAMPFAR RELEASE THEIR SEVENTH ALBUM! Over 20 years have passed since the men from Fredrikstad embarked on a journey that would change their lives and lead them down a path of black leaded sonus. Over the years this brigade has risen from dark basement gigs to worldwide acclaim. Their selftitled …

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