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!

Dirt Box Disco – Polish Club Barnsley, 11th July 2014

.@LouellaDeville_ .@PlanetMosh review of .@dirtboxdisco and .@systemofhateuk at Polish Club, Barnsley When I saw that Dirt Box Disco were playing my home-town for the first time it was an opportunity not to be missed. Although, never having been there before, despite being born in the hospital virtually across the road, I missed the Polish Club’s car …

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Sebastian Bach – Manchester Academy, 7th July 2014

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of .@sebastianbach supported by .@JamesMToseland at .@MancAcademy Probably most well known for his time as vocalist in Skid Row Sebastian Bach has pursued a solo career since leaving the band including a stint on Broadway where he has played Jesus Christ and the lead role in Jekyll and …

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Reckless Love announce UK Tour Dates in December 2014

Reckless LoveAnnounce UK Tour in December 2014 Having just performed at the UK’s Sonisphere festival earlier this month, flamboyant Finnish rockers RECKLESS LOVE have announced a headline run of UK dates for December 2014 Reckless Love frontman, Olli Herman, says;- “Our recent visit to the UK was very much a …

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System of Hate – Insanity EP

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of .@systemofhateuk self titled EP System of Hate were formed in 2012 from the remnants of Barnsley Punk band Total Confusion, with former members Pat, Paddy and Sutty joined by drummer Carl and former Danse Society drummer Martin on keyboards to give the Hard-core Punk sound we hear …

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Chris Appleton, Absolva – Interview July 2014

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh interview with Absolva frontman .@ChrisAppleton88 I didn’t get chance to do a live interview with Chris Appleton at the Absolva gig on 31st May 2014 so Chris kindly took the time to answer our questions by e-mail. Find out what Absolva have got in store, the pranks they …

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Absolva – Anthems to the Dead

@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Anthems to the Dead by Absolva released via .@Rocksector Absolva, British metal three piece released their third album Anthems To The Dead via Rocksector Records on the 5th May 2014. Although this is their third album it’s their second studio album. Debut studio album Flames of …

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Massive Wagons – Red Dress (Single & Bonus Tracks)

.@louelladeville_  @PlanetMosh reviews .@MassiveWagons new single Red Dress and bonus tracks released via .@OffYerRocka on 23rd June 2014. Carnforth rockers Massive Wagons released Red Dress, their first single from new album Fight the System on 23rd June 2014. Red Dress starts as it finishes with the words Red Dress hence, …

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Skid Row announce UK Tour for October 2014

.@officialskidrow announce UK tour with support from .@THELASTVEGAS and .@SISTER_official by .@louelladeville_ for @planetmosh ‘RISE OF THE DAMNATION ARMY – UNITED WORLD REBELLION: CHAPTER TWO’ EP TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 6th Hot on the heels of their triumphant appearance at this year’s Download Festival, SKID ROW will return to the …

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Psychobabylon – Embrace The Strange

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of Embrace The Strange by .@Psychobabylon1 released via Plague Dog Records. Psychobabylon released second album Embrace The Strange via Plague Dog Records on 1st May 2014. Formed in 2009 in Selby, West Yorkshire the band have supported the likes of Girlschool and (one of my faves – …

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Vanity BLVD – Wicked Temptation

Swedish Rock band Vanity BLVD released second album Wicked Temptation via Noiseheadrecords earlier this year. Fronted by Anna Savage, with a powerful voice similar to Sally Cato from Smashed Gladys. A fantastic second album, worth a listen for fans of Eighties Glam Rock. The opening track Dirty Rat reminded me …

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Absolva – Sound Control, Manchester, 31st May 2014

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Absolva .@soundcontrolmcr .@babylonfireuk .@asylumcityzoo .@ChrisAppleton88 .@AbsolvaDanBate .@Rocksector What better way to end a fifteen date UK tour than by coming home! Local lads Chris Appleton and Martin McNee along with bandmate Dan Bate from Absolva did just that at Sound Control Manchester. With new album Anthems To …

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Bulletproof Rose – Featured Band

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh features Bulletproof Rose .@B_P_R_Band who have just signed a management deal with Roar Power Management a part of Roarrock Music Ltd. History of Bulletproof Rose The idea to set up a band came from drummer Dan Wallace and singer/guitarist Jacob Siddle in November 2012, the two met through …

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The Last Vegas – The Snooty Fox, Wakefield, 20th May 2014

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of .@THELASTVEGAS and .@HeartbreakRmdy at .@snootyfoxlive Wakefield. Chicago Rock Band The Last Vegas have just completed an eight date tour of the UK starting in Southampton taking in various places from Workington to Edinburgh and finishing off at The Asylum in Chelmsford.  I managed to catch their …

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Heartbreak Remedy Interview: May 2014

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with . @HeartbreakRmdy after they played .@noizelevelcriti .@RAPCAUK Festival 2014 on 4th May 2014. Matty Penn and Stephen Jackson from Cumbrian Groove led Rock band Heartbreak Remedy, talk to PlanetMosh after their gig at NLC/RAPCA Festival 2014, to give us an introduction to the band, tell us …

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Eva Plays Dead, Interview: May 2014

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@evaplaysdead after they played .@noizelevelcriti .@RAPCAUK Festival 2014 on 4th May 2014. Female fronted Rock band Eva Plays Dead from the Derby, talk to PlanetMosh after opening NLC/RAPCA Festival 2014 to give us an introduction to the band, tell us who’s who, influences etc. They’re currently …

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