When a band like Skindred come to town, and when I say ‘town’, I mean literally a five minute drive from my house, it’s an opportunity that would be criminal to miss. I had been looking forward to this one for a long time and had the pleasure of chatting …
Read More »I Saw The World Burn – Buckley Tivoli – 15/11/18
Once in a while a band comes along that just picks you up by the scruff of your neck and carries you away with them on their journey. ‘I Saw The World Burn’ did just that on Thursday night at Buckley’s historic ‘Tivoli’ venue. My primary objectives that night was to …
Read More »Within temptation – Brixton academy, London – 13th November 2018
First up was a support act that was simply the wrong band for the bill – the infinitely forgettable Ego kill talent. They’re one of those generic sounding bands where you can’t remember anything they played once they go off stage, but more importantly they’re just not the right band …
Read More »Creedence clearwater revival – The complete studio albums (Half speed master vinyl)
It’s hard to beleive that Creedence Clearwater Revival only existed for a few short years – in the period from 1968 to 1972 they managed to record and release seven studio albums. These weren’t low quality albums just rushed out – they include plenty of fantastic songs that have stood …
Read More »Nightwish – Accor hotels arena, Paris – 10th November 2018
Tonight’s gig was Nightwish with support from Beast in Black, at the Accor hotels arena in Paris – just next door to Bercy station. The first thing I noticed is that the French fans were very keen – they were queuing outside in the rain long before the doors opened, …
Read More »Tax The Heat – Announce UK Date As Special Guest To Mott The Hoople ’74 Tour
Announce UK Shows in April 2019 As Special Guest To Mott The Hoople ’74 Tour Album “Change Your Position” Out Now Praise for latest album “Change Your Position” “You can’t put a price on self-belief, and Tax The Heat sound so utterly self-assured on this follow-up to their well-received debut …
Read More »Def Leppard – The Story So Far – The Best Of Def Leppard
Ahead of their UK tour, Def Leppard are releasing a greatest hits album – “The Story So Far – The Best Of Def Leppard”, due for release on 30th November It will be available in multiple configurations: a 2-CD set comprised of 35 tracks, 1-CD comprised of 17 tracks, 2LP …
Read More »Def Leppard – Hysteria – The Singles
Def Leppard are really ending the year with a bang. Not only are they touring the UK playing the Hysteria album in full, but they’re also releasing a “best of” compilation album with tracks spanning most of their career. That’s not all though – they’re also releasing “Hysteria – The …
Read More »Gang – All For One
Once again it’s time to bang our heads with the five French lunatics Gang and their latest studio release All For One, recently released via Underground Investigation. The press release statement of “Old school heavy metal” is reinforced by the CD inlay of “The flame of heavy metal is still …
Read More »Anneke van Giersbergen – Symphonized
In May 2018, Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen performed two very special shows with an orchestra – Residentie Orkest The Hague. Since making her mark as the singer in The Gathering, Anneke van Gierbergen has been a very influential singer and is cited by singers suchas Nightwish’s Floor Jansen as …
Read More »Little Red Kings – Callous
Norwich band Little red kings are a Norwich based band, who have recorded this, their new album, at their own studio (Goat pen studios). Little red kings play music that’s primarily roots rock with alternative rock and blues influences. If that seems like it’s not a particularly helpful description then …
Read More »Pearl Jam UK – Buckley Tivoli – 10/11/18
I’ve never been one for tribute bands. They’ve never interested me. I used to detest even playing a cover song in one of the many bands I’ve been in over the years. It’s not for me. But I go through waves. I’ll get a crush on a band for a …
Read More »The Last Band – Hisingen
There’s something unreserved about post-hardcore rock outfit The Last Band, who hail from Gothenburg Sweden. Hisingen their third album is accomplished but there’s a rawness to the 11 tracks which are brutally honest about the world as they see it, and they want to share that with you, ‘animals of …
Read More »The Black Bullets – When The Devil Comes Knocking.
On November 16th, The Black Bullets assault the airwaves with their brand spanking new single ‘When The Devil Comes Knocking’. I heard it first live at one of their gigs a few weeks ago at Percys in Whitchurch and the power it created there has been captured in the studio! …
Read More »Iron Maiden Announce 2019 Legacy Of The Beast Tour Dates
Iron Maiden Legacy Of The Beast Tour 2019 Dates Announced Following on from the triumphant European leg of the Legacy Of The Beast tour, we’re now pleased to announce tour dates for 2019. Tickets go on sale from Friday November 16th, with an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members starting …
Read More »Bad Touch – Eleven, Stoke-on-Trent – 8th November 2018
Another fantastic night at Eleven in Stoke as Bad Touch played their finest set I’ve seen from them over the last five years, supported by Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics and Daxx & Roxane making it the best gig I’ve attended so far in 2018. Touring on the back …
Read More »Hard Rock Hell are excited to announce a huge part of next years event!
Twisted Sister’s Front Man Dee Snider, Buckcherry, Michael Monroe & Doro Spearhead Hard Rock Hell’s 13th Crusade Back by unbelievable fan demand are Twisted Sister’s legendary frontman, Dee Snider who will be backed up by California Rockers Buckcherry, Finland’s Finest, Michael Monroe and German Rock Goddess Doro. Other acts ordered in by the HRH Fans include GUN, Diamond Head and Zodiac Mindwarp. Also …
Read More »Vanishing Kids – Heavy Dreamer
Vanishing Kids has been an ever evolving artistic and musical journey since the early 2000’s with core members and founder’s Jason Hartman (Jex Thoth), and Nikki Drohomyreky on vocals. As kids of the 70s and 80s who grew up on metal, prog rock, krautrock, psych, punk and goth, they have …
Read More »Frozen Land – Frozen Land
Finland do it yet again by unleashing Frozen Land upon the world with their self titled full length debut album released via Massacre Records Sometimes an album drops in your lap that has you bouncing around the room like a teenager once again, which after tripping …
Read More »BULLETS AND OCTANE Release ‘When We Were Young’
BULLETS AND OCTANE, have released a new single and music video for ‘When We Were Young‘, the track is taken from their new album ‘Waking Up Dead‘, which was released in May via Bad MoFo Records/Cargo Records UK. BULLETS AND OCTANE have added some new dates to their European tour, …
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