Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the beast tour reached Birmingham tonight. It’s fair to say fans were excited and ready to party with the bars nearby all full of Iron Maiden fans for hours before the doors opened with some bars running out of Trooper. The ticketless entry seemed to work …
Read More »Review, Black Star Riders Heavy Fire Tour at Warehouse23, with support from The Howling Tides
Black Star Riders (BSR) turned up the heat, bringing their Heavy Fire tour to the city of Wakefield at venue, Warehouse23. Approximately 900 rock fans sold out the show, as they travelled far and wide to support one of the best British/American rock bands. Black Star Riders feature former members …
Read More »ENGLOMANATIC GLITCH REVEAL FRESH SINGLE PLANS!
ENGLOMANATIC GLITCH are a highly dedicated quintet who create captivating stoner psychedelic rock with alluring drum and bass elements. The band avoid digital sounds and samples, and look to utilise analog equipment of all kinds, from guitar pedals and old mixing desks to cooking pots. The experimental fivesome are now …
Read More »The Magic Lotus – Interview
We had a chat with rising garage rock duo THE MAGIC LOTUS, here’s what happened: How and when did the band form? Tell us anything interesting about your hometown. The band formed in late 2014 in the capital of Greece, Athens. John and George were standing at the same music …
Read More »The Levellers – The Stables, Milton Keynes – 21st July 2018
Tonight’s support act was due to be Ginger Wildheart, but as he’s currently dealing with some health issues he was replaced by Gaz Brookfield. While Ginger is a great performer, this was clearly a popular substitution among Levellers fans. I’d heard plenty of good things about Gaz Brookfield from friends …
Read More »From Inside – Interview
Brit Alt-metallers FROM INSIDE are back with their blistering new EP, When I’m Breathing Without You, which arrives on 14th September. Before then, we grilled the guys about their history and beginnings…… How and when did the band form? The band formed in 2016 but it wasn’t until 2017 …
Read More »Icarus Dive – interview
ICARUS DIVE have been making waves on the scene for the past few years. Ahead of the release of the band’s new EP, Among The Thorns, out 21st September, we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Joe Crook to gain an insight into the band’s background…… What is …
Read More »North West Calling – O2 Ritz, Manchester: 30th June 2018
This year’s North West Calling, an annual event held at O2 Ritz Manchester, took place on the 30th June. I haven’t been to this prestigious event before, as I’ve always had other arrangements in place. I hadn’t actually intended to go but plans change, so the day before the gig …
Read More »Myles Kennedy – Stylus, Leeds University – 8th July 2018.
With an ambient lit stage, Leeds Stylus hosts a sold out show for Myles Kennedy in its 1000 capacity venue. The crowd are packed in and are eager for some entertainment, and whilst the fans endure the heat of the place some chants emerge from the back audience in reference …
Read More »Ramblin Man 2018 – Sunday
Sunday kicked off with more hot sunny weather (quite unusual for Ramblin Man – I think this was the first year where it’s been nice weather the whole weekend). The first band I caught today was The Last Internationale, opening the main stage. They’re a band I didn’t know much …
Read More »Sons of Alpha Centauri Interview – July 2018
For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. Nick Hannon: My name is Nick and I’m the bass player in Sons of Alpha Centauri. We’re an alternative rock instrumental band of sorts. We have electronic, post metal, desert rock elements all in there but not enough …
Read More »The Prids interview – July 2018
Following their short UK run this month, I had a chat with David and Mistina from The Prids to get to know them a little bit more. Here’s how it went… For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. David Frederickson, guitar and vocals Mistina La …
Read More »Snew interview – July 2018
Recently, I had a chat with American rockers Snew, talking about the tour that started with a closed bar and finished with a house party, their upcoming fourth studio album and, er, barbecuing salad… For those who may not know who you are, introduce yourselves quickly. Snew are: Curtis Don …
Read More »Ramblin Man 2018 – Saturday
Just inside the entrance to the arena was the Rising stage, and the first act on were Those Damn Crows. They’d pulled a large crowd and that wasn’t just because they were the only band on, or because being in a tent meant they attracted people seeking shade. No, they …
Read More »The Survival Code – Interview
We caught up with THE SURVIVAL CODE to talk about their background and more. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Gary McGuinness (singer,guitars,writes) Tom Cook (Drums, backing vox) / Darren Gorey (Ireland). Using Tom for the promo and the visuals for the release, that was agreed …
Read More »Toledo Steel and Seven Sisters – Head of Steam, Newcastle – 23rd June 2018
The compass points to the North this weekend and the weather looks glorious for being that far up in the UK. Despite the unbearable heat and the show starting around 8 (and the sun is not even close to setting even so late in the afternoon), the Head of Steam …
Read More »The Kris Barras band – Borderline, London – 20th June 2018
What a difference 3 months can make. Exactly three months before this show, Kris Barras played his album launch at Thousand island (upstairs at the Garage) in front of a fairly small crowd. Since then he’s toured with Beth Hart and gained a load of fans in the process, and …
Read More »Thomas Wynn and the believers – Craufurd arms, Milton Keynes – 27th June 2018
Tonight’s gig suffered attendance-wise with it being mid-week and scorching hot sunny weather, meaning people preferred to stay outside rather than heading to a gig in a hot venue. It’s a real shame as anyone who didnt attend missed a great night. The night kicked off with Pat dam Smyth, …
Read More »Wolves Don’t Sleep – Interview
We reached out to UK Metalcore crew WOLVES DON’T SLEEP, who release their new single, Hope Won’t Set You Free, on 3rd August. ——– What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Steev Bond- Vocals, Chayce Swain – Guitar/ Vocals, Dan Bradley – Guitar, Dan Bingley – Bass, Connor MacLean …
Read More »Hollywood vampires – Arena, Manchester – 17th June 2018
Tonight’s gig was a great lineup. The Damned, The Darkness and the Hollywood Vampires. The Damned opened the night. Lets be honest, a band like the Damned as openers? That seems crazy, but it’s testament to the strength of tonight’s bill. Personally as I prefer them musically to The Darkness …
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