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!

Darrell Bath to Release Solo Album ‘Roll Up’ on 11th December

Darrell Bath to Release Solo Album ‘Roll Up’ on 11th December 2016 via Livewire/Cargo Records UK punk rock blues guitarist and songwriter DARRELL BATH (Vibrators, Crybabys, ex-UK Subs, Ian Hunter, Nikki Sudden, Dogs D’Amour) to release his new solo album “Roll Up” on December 11 via Livewire/Cargo Records. A snippet of the song “It’s In The Music” can be streamed here: https://youtu.be/FlRK0jVEyiM On …

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Reckless Love Announce Headline UK Tour For March 2016

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PRIMUS Share Claymation Video for ‘Candyman’

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The Kluster-Fux – Kill The President

The Kluster-Fux, a hardcore punk bank based in Co. Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland formed in June 2015, by former members of Corrosive Machine and Strichnine, released their debut E.P. Kill The President earlier this year and have played extensively in their home country with bands including GBH and DOA. With …

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Winter Rocks Festival 2015

WINTER ROCKS FESTIVAL 2015 Saturday 5th December 2015 – Corporation Sheffield. UK After the huge success of Winter Rocks festival 2014, the rock all day event returns on Saturday the 5th December with an even bigger line up of international and rising artists. Keeping to its Sheffield roots, the event …

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Liv Kristine Announces Special One-Off London Show

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Mirror Launch New Single “Mirror” Exclusively via Deaf Forever Germany!

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Armored Saint Debut New Video

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ALUNAH to Play Doom Over London VI

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Saint Diablo Release New Album ‘Devil Horns and Halos’

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MYTHRA – Two Songs Available For Streaming

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STONE SOUR Set to Release ‘Straight Outta Burbank’ EP

STONE SOUR are set to celebrate Black Friday’s Record Store Day with an all-new EP gathering together five cover versions. ‘Straight Outta Burbank’ will be available at selected record stores as a coloured vinyl-only exclusive on Friday 27th November. ‘Straight Outta Burbank’ sees STONE SOUR take on five immortal tracks …

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Coldspell Confirmed For Sweden’s ‘Norrlandsvrål’ Festival 2016

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The Other – Tiger Lounge, Manchester: 9th November 2015

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Hey! Hello! Announce Headline December UK Tour

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BlackWolf 2nd Album Live Show Previews

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