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!

2019 Orange Amplification $10,000+ #wishgranted

2019 Orange Amplification $10,000+ #wishgranted Orange Amplification’s famous Wish Granted is back for 2019, and it is bigger and better than ever! For added Christmas cheer, Orange are also making their Rock Guitar Foundation Course  completely FREE for the whole of December. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a global presence with a …

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Five Finger Death Punch – Announce 8th Album: “F8”

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH  ANNOUNCE LONG AWAITED EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM, “F8″ OUT GLOBALLY FEBRUARY 28TH. PRE – ORDER THE ALBUM NOW!  UK/EURO BUNDLES AVAILABLE HERE! “INSIDE OUT” – FIRST SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM OUT NOW.  LISTENTO THE SONG OR WATCH THE OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO MASSIVE UK/EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR IN WINTER 2020  WITH SPECIAL …

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WEDNESDAY 13 releases haunting cover of Gary Numan song ‘Films’

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Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood turns 30

MÖTLEY CRÜE Dr. Feelgood turns 30   30th Anniversary Edition Featuring New CD And Vinyl Packaging And Deluxe Edition Including Colored Vinyl, Three 7” Picture Discs and much more   CD, Vinyl & More Available Now Box Set Available for Pre-Order, Out 12/20                 …

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VANDALLUS Release ‘OUTBREAK’ Music Video

US Hard Rock / Metal band, VANDALLUS, feat. members of Midnight & Eternal Legacy have released a new music video for ‘OUTBREAK‘, the song is taken from their new album ‘Outbreak‘, which will be out on December 12th, 2019 – digital, CD and vinyl via Mercinary Records. The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/_Sgh_QKzWew It’s all about classic …

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OZZY OSBOURNE Goes “Straight To Hell” On New Track

OZZY OSBOURNE GOES “STRAIGHT TO HELL” ON NEW TRACK   SECOND RELEASE FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM, ‘ORDINARY MAN’    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today has released his next track “Straight To Hell.” It marks the second song to be released from his first album …

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THE VICE Release ‘White Teeth Rebellion’ Music Video

Swedish black metal/rock ‘n’ roll trio THE VICE have released a new music video for the song “White teeth rebellion“. The song is taken off the new album “White teeth rebellion“, which is scheduled for a 2020 release. THE VICE once again teamed up with Jimmy Johansson (Crashdiet, Martyrdöd, Iron Lamb, Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz) of Superlinopuro Productions for another …

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CRO-MAGS Release official video for ‘No One’s Victim’

BAND RELEASE OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FOR ‘NO ONE’S VICTIM’ New York’s hardcore punk legends CRO-MAGS have released an official live video for the track ‘No One’s Victim’, which is taken from the 7″ single they released this summer called, Don’t Give In. Order the limited 7″ EP Don’t Give In here: Cro-Mags.lnk.to/DontGiveIn CRO-MAGS recently released their new single ‘From …

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Black Metal Icons, BEHEMOTH, Confirmed For VAGOS METAL FEST 2020!

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MÖTLEY CRÜE IS BACK!

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InTechnicolour sign with Big Scary Monsters and release video

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Italy’s OVERLAPS Sign With TIME TO KILL RECORDS

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Joined By Marilyn Manson For Rescheduled North American Dates

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Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses

Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses Accredited by UK Government Education Authority OFQUAL Orange Amplification is proud to launch its Rock Guitar Courses which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8. The courses are split into three stages, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced which …

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