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!

The Vintage Caravan – Interview October 2015

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Clear The Auditorium Unleash New Single ‘Dead Behind The Eyes’

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Vardis – Sign to SPV/Steamhammer

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Exumer Announces More European Tour Dates

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King Diamond: New Video Interview on Vice

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Twitching Tongues Releases New Video “Insincerely Yours”

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Doom Over London VI – Second Band Announcements

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Whitechapel Premieres “The Saw Is the Law” Live Video

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Twitching Tongues Stream New Album ‘Disharmony’

Twitching Tongues Stream New Album, “Disharmony”, via Lambgoat.com This Friday (October 30th), southern California’s rising underground metal/hardcore outfit TWITCHING TONGUES will release their new album, Disharmony, via Metal Blade Records. To listen to Disharmony in its entirety, head over to Lambgoat.com now for the exclusive stream:lambgoat.com. For a behind-the-scenes look at Disharmony, be sure to check out the …

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Damien Thorne “Soul Stealer” CD Out Now

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Reverence – Release ‘Until My Dying Breath’ Music Video

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JOANovARC Release Live Rock’n’Roll on November 27th

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