When I reviewed The Agonists new album Orphans earlier in the year I was totally blown away. The song writing was thoughtful and thought provoking, the vocals ranged from angelic to demonic and the complex musicianship kept me going back to listen to each song over and over again. I …
Read More »Nightlives – Interview
UK electro punks NIGHTLIVES (https://www.facebook.com/NGHTLVS/ )continue their rise with the release of their explosive and all-consuming new single, Ways Of Making You Talk – https://youtu.be/VVCkXnrfNak , out now. We spoke with the band to find out more about them: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who …
Read More »Primes – Interview
PRIMES (https://www.facebook.com/primesbandofficial/ ) showcase a sound that pitches dirty rock groove with contagious melodies and earnest energy. They are now set to plough their way to the upper echelons of the UK music scene armed with their new single, Dreamer And I, – https://youtu.be/hcV4E6VZTjw . With this in mind, we …
Read More »Skid Row at Warehouse 23, Wakefield, 30 November
Skid Row, The Quireboys, Hollowstar and Matt Mitchell ascend to Wakefield’s biggest venue Warehouse 23 for an unforgettable night. 100’s of eager rock fans queued patiently from the door entrance of Warehouse 23, lining up almost around the block for tonight’s ‘Sold Out’ show . Joining Skid Row for their …
Read More »Stonedead Festival Announce Poll Winners: Dead Mans Whiskey
STONEDEAF PRODUCTIONS LTD PROUDLY Presents opening Poll Winners: Dead Mans Whiskey NEWARK SHOWGROUND SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2020 Stonedead 2020 is an outdoor one day, one stage, monster of a Festival, where rock music reigns eternal. Stonedead is now firmly placed on the rock festival map and places the rock fan experience …
Read More »Slash – Living the dream tour
Slash – Living the dream tour or to give it the full title, “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the conspirators – Living the dream tour” is the new live release from Slash and Myles Kennedy. As the name suggests, it was recorded on the tour that followed the release of …
Read More »The Cure – 40 live – Curaetion-25 – Anniversary
This is a two DVD release that could easily have been released as two separate DVDs. The first DVD, CURÆTION-25: From There To Here | From Here To There, was filmed at the Royal Festival Hall on 24th June 2019, the tenth and final night of the 25th Meltdown festival …
Read More »Anneke van Giersbergen & Kamerata zuid – Theaters Tilburg – 6th December 2019
Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen celebrated her 25th anniversary in music with two special shows last month. Most singers would probably have a few weeks off after something like that but Anneke van Giersbergen is already back on tour, this time with an orchestra. Over the years Anneke has released …
Read More »Voluntas – Walk To Hell
A winning performance at the Bristol leg of the M2TM 2019 resulted in Voluntas securing a slot on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival. I’ve been to the last ten and as long as they keep booking bands like Voluntas then I’ll keep on returning! Their debut …
Read More »Pitchshifter Entire Catalogue Available Across All Streaming Platforms
Pitchshifter Entire Catalogue Available Across All Streaming Platforms Since their sold out UK tour in November, UK rocktronica provocateurs Pitchshifter have remained largely silent. Today, they have two important statements: 1) The band’s entire recording catalogue has been simultaneously uploaded to all online streaming platforms as of now, to coincide …
Read More »Sacred Reich – Rebellion, Manchester – 28/11/19
Rebellion in Manchester is a fantastic little venue that catches some great bands and tonight is a prime example. Sacred Reich are touring their new album “awakening”, and have stopped off in rainy Manchester to remind us all how good they really are. I arrived a little late and missed …
Read More »Agnostic Front Release Official Video For ‘Conquer And Divide’
Legendary New York Hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashed their twelfth studio album ‘GET LOUD! ‘ last month via NUCLEAR BLAST. The band are proud to release the official music video for ‘CONQUER AND DIVIDE ‘ which was directed by PUNCHDANCE STUDIOS, who are the same team that created the video for ‘I REMEMBER …
Read More »Cascade – Interview
UK rockers CASCADE continue their climb with the release of their brand new single, Angels Path – https://youtu.be/IVvjCNZzSf8 , out now via all platforms. With this in mind, we asked the emerging rock crew a few probing questions: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays …
Read More »Youth Illusion – Interview
Rising UK melodic punks YOUTH ILLUSION have just dropped their debut EP, Terms Of Submission. We had a chat with the guys to find out more: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Youth Illusion is: Zach Almond – Vocals and Guitar Matt …
Read More »The Wildhearts – The Tivoli, Buckley.
When is a gig not a gig? When it’s an event and I can honestly say that every Wildhearts gig I’ve been to since the early 90’s has been an event as they are a rare breed of band who have never let me down. I’ve always wondered how they …
Read More »Grand Slam – Hit The Ground
Grand Slam, formed as a solo band in 1983 (that included Magnum keyboard player Mark Stanway) by Phil Lynott that took on the name when Thin Lizzy had completed their farewell tour the same year. A revolving line up included ex Stampede guitarist Laurence Archer who joined in 1984 but …
Read More »Born Zero – Quiz
Rising metallers BORN ZERO have just released their captivating new single, Raise The Dead, via all platforms and here – https://youtu.be/gNo-YMu9lQ4 . We put the band to the sword with this A-Z quiz: A song that made you want to make music? Levi – Rolling by Limp Bizkit Charlie – …
Read More »Periphery – O2 Ritz Manchester – 14th November 2019
Periphery are, what I would call, a snowball band. Let me explain, formed in 2005 they have got bigger and bigger until one day they bowled me over (imagine arms and legs flailing as a giant ball of snow rolls down a hill). Joking aside, I first heard Periphery on …
Read More »Tygers Of Pan Tang – Ritual
Currently blazing a trail around Europe promoting their latest studio album Ritual, NWOBHM legends Tygers Of Pan Tang are showing that they are wildcats not to be messed with, point proven by these eleven songs here. Formed in Whitley Bay 1978, band leader Robb Weir still exists from the original …
Read More »D-A-D Review Academy 3, Manchester: 20th November 2019
D-A-D and Hangarvain Review at Academy 3, Manchester, 20th November 2019 There was a chill in the air as I headed into Manchester to see D-A-D, the Great Danes formerly known as Disneyland After Dark, before changing their name to avoid legal action from Mickey Mouse creator Disney. Read a …
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