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Newcomers CARNIVAL CLUB plan to make waves across the UK this Spring. The youthful rock ‘n’ rockers have just signed to new imprint Demolition Diner Records and the band will release their new mini-album ‘Magdalena Cape’ on 12th May – we had a chat with the guys about their history …

Saturday night saw the second heat of Metal 2 The Masses Ireland take place at Fibber Magees and with 4 new bands  to the competition (of the 5) taking part, it was a night of new discoveries and crunching rock and metal. With the straws drawn, Dublin metal troop Outbreak …

It doesn’t matter how many times you attend, there’s something special about watching a gig in the belly of a boat. Bristol’s Thekla is one of the city’s most renowned venues and anticipation is high; it’s the last night of the headliner’s tour and sold out to boot. As the …

So goes the age-old joke: “I wonder what it would be like to live in Bath…” “Well, probably rather wet.” Thing is, the city lives up to its name tonight as the South West is caught up in a sharp, heavy shower that leaves everything soggier than your favourite digestive when …

I spoke to Mia, singer with Mohawk radio to talk about the band’s new EP and plans for the year.. Mohawk Radio are probably a new name for most music fans in the UK.  Can you tell us a bit about the band? We started when I moved over here …

First up on tonight’s varied bill was Long John and the killer blues collective.  As the name suggests, they’re a Blues act, and I have to say they’re a damn good one.  They’ve got good strong tunes and great vocals, so it’s a really good start to the night. Next …

Metal 2 The Masses Ireland kicked off with aplomb on Saturday night at Fibber Magees in Dublin. The opening night is always one of those, what’s the crowd gonna be like? kind of nights and thankfully, the support was in full force as the throngs gathered to check out the …

High flying post-hardcorers GREYHAVEN return with their new video ‘Brother’, it lands in just a few weeks. We had a talk with the guys about their history and future plans: What is the full band lineup, who plays what? Sam Paterson – Vocals Alex Hills – Guitar Jim White – …

I spoke to Jennifer Haben from Beyond the black ahead of their UK date supporting Epica and Powerwolf. Last summer the entire band quit shortly before the summer festivals.  It must have been a challenge to get a new band together in time for the festivals. We had three days …

Your music has a definite 80s melodic rock feel to it. Was that something you aimed for or is it something that evolved? Alina: Michael and Steve, who founded the band, wanted to make music in these direction. It’s pure AOR/Melodic Rock like Fleetwood Mac or Journey. Michael: Looking back …

Tonight’s gig is somewhat of a local affair.  Glenn Hughes may live in California these days but he was born just a couple of miles up the road in Cannock.  Supporting him tonight (and on the rest of his UK and European dates) is another local act, Stone Broken. I’ve …

As years go 2016 was pretty spectacular for blues rock singer / songwriter Rebecca Downes. The release of a second album Believe has been met with pretty much universal critical acclaim, with a string of pretty impressive gigs following in its wake. Then there was not only being nominated for …

With glowing comparisons to Within Temptation, Epica, and Nightwish, At Dawn’s Edge release their brand new video single for Evil Flamingo this month, right now, we sat down with the band a brief chat….   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Ashavari Joshi – Vocals; Alexandru Oprea – Guitars; Matt …

It’s weird meeting your heroes. How do I conduct a professional interview without becoming a drooling, idiotic sycophant? The fact that I’d previously interviewed Ian and knew him to be completely charming and willing to even put up with rookie interviewers asking him about the origins of “Smoke on the …

Rival Sons’ Belfast debut comes eight years into their career. Playing their own headline shows in between support slots with Black Sabbath, tonight it’s Belfast’s turn. Its an early show with no support, presumably for logistical reasons as they are due in Manchester the following day. The venue is a …

When I knew I had a long sought out interview with Ian Anderson a week before Christmas 2016, I went straight to every interviewer’s first source of research – his website. There’s a part of the site called All too frequently asked questions, designed to get boring questions out of …

Colder than a polar bear’s backside, the threat of snow overnight and more than a little bit damp – it can only be UK gigs in January. It’s the first concert of the year for Bristol’s O2 Academy, the first date of the headliner’s UK tour and whilst it’s not …

Emerging energetic heavy alt-rockers Outta Peak are set to stake their claim as one of the new breed of bands to break through in 2017. The ascending foursome are set to release their new video for Anything, which is lifted from the band’s acclaimed current album, Loveproof, out now. We sat down with the …

I spoke to Jimmy DeGrasso late last year to talk about Black Star Riders with a new album, Heavy Fire, due out on 3rd February followed by a UK tour. We finished recording, I think it was the third week in September, but there’s so much else that goes on …

This one has been so hard to limit to twenty songs! I’m not even a Punk, per se, I’m a Rock Chick although my taste in music leans more towards the harder, sleazier element than the soft! Every time I think I’ve got the list finalised I think of another …