Alternative Metal band Helmet from New York City have hit Manchester on their Look Left World Tour. Helmet had had numerous lineup changes with Hamilton as the only constant member; since 2010, the band has consisted of Hamilton, Drummer Kyle Stevenson, Guitarist Dan Beeman and Bassist Dave Chase. This gig is a slightly odd one […]
Rowsie – I (Ivy RecRods), an album review by Lauren Allard.
ROWSIE, in their own words, are a unique blend of noise, rock, alternative, and Americana. They formed in 2021 making them insanely fresh onto the scene from a studio on London’s Kings Road. Rowsie, despite being American born, captured the attention of people around the UK and beyond with their powerful, energetic performances. The band’s […]
Atreyu s/b North Atlas at the Academy 2, Manchester.
California based metalcore legends Atreyu are back in the UK for their own headline tour! Originally booked for Club Academy, they take the stage at the upgraded Academy 2 for an insane Sold Out show! The entire room is packed and there is barely room to move. With only one support, Scottish band North Atlas […]
Xandria with Phantom Elite and Skarlett Riot – Club Academy, Manchester
Xandria, the incredible symphonic metal band from Bielefeld, Germany are back in Manchester on their own headline tour. Last year the band toured on a joint tour with Visions of Atlantis but they’re back again with support from Phantom Elite and Skarlett Riot. Tonight is the night of female fronted bands, showing you just how […]
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD – DIRT ON MY DIAMONDS vol. 1 – ProVogue
Released November 17 2023 I have a theory about the evolution of our musical taste, we grow up listening to the music our parents love, it’s what we emulate; as teenagers we find our tribes and are influenced by our contemporaries, but there also the more subtle influences of radio and TV providing favourite songs […]
Bryan Adams Live from the Royal Albert Hall – Triple Box Set released by BMG (Dec 8th).
Bryan Adams is an artist that you can easily put into the legends category; he’s a man who has tracks that everyone has listened to even if they think that they haven’t. I’ve personally had this man’s music in my life since as long as I can remember, and I’ve loved his music ever since. […]
Europe at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
This is the Time Capsule, 40th Anniversary Tour or An Evening with Europe to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the band’s self-titled, first album. The current line-up of Joey Tempest, John Norum, Mic Michaeli, John Levin and Ian Haugland has remained unchanged sine the band reformed in late 2003, and existed for a short time […]
DeWolff Take On First Ever UK Headline Tour – March 2024.
Tickets are available HERE New Album Love, Death & In Between out now Via Mascot Records “Super retro mesh of guitars, organ, brass blasts and gospelly harmonies. Tasty.” Classic Rock“An outstanding release, something for any music lover.” Blues Matters“They take you on musical adventures that is majestic and magical.” Fireworks“Great band, great songs, great musicianship.” Guitar Techniques, […]