Music News & Reviews from the Rock, Metal, Blues, Prog, Punk & Jazz Genres as well as stage and festival shows
It’s a warm Thursday night in Manchester, and this crowd of metalheads are ready for an insane night of crowd surfing and mosh pits for tonight’s sold out show at Rebellion! First up on the line up to get this crowd warmed up is London […]
Gig reviewsWatch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXaNNROkDQs Cold Irons Bound‘s latest single, “Temper Down” is a poignant exploration of the theme of isolation in a small town, a departure from the bustling city, and the emotional toll it takes on relationships. Available here: https://orcd.co/cib-temper-down This track is a standout […]
NewsBlues Deluxe Vol. 2, out Oct 6th, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Bonamassa’s iconic independent release with revived classics that defined his blues journey. Pre-order Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 from the UK and Europe HEREPre-order Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 & Limited-Edition Box Set from the […]
News‘BAD MUTHAFUCKER’ – NEW VIDEO RELEASED – WATCH HERE TOURING UK IN SEPTEMBER – TICKETS ON SALE HERE The Heavy have released the brand new album AMEN, out now via their own Bad Son Recordings and available to purchase/stream here. Celebrating the release of their sixth […]
NewsDo you ever walk into a show and immediately know you’re in a completely safe place? Not all the time right? I won’t lie, I’ve walked in and within seconds you can tell you’re around people who are from so many walks of life, people […]
Gig reviewsAKA: an incredible evening of crowd-surfing, moshpits, and sweaty shirtless people! When I saw that Don Broco was going to play in London, I was pretty intrigued and curious to go; however, some don’t just go to a gig simply out of curiosity; I had […]
Gig reviewsShows at the Electric Ballroom are often a key step to the ladder of fame for alternative bands, and Rolo Tomassi is no exception, as they played their biggest show to date there, as enthused by the band. While they are yet to be fully […]
Gig reviewsThe first time I saw Elles Bailey was at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival last year and alongside well established performers like Joanne Shaw Taylor Elles stood out as an exceptional talent. So, it goes without question that I was looking forward to a second helping […]
Gig reviewsIt’s a Sunday night of emo classics tonight at O2 Ritz Manchester, with Sleeping With Sirens on their Headline tour with Cemetery Liars and Static Dress supporting. Cemetery Liars kick off this Sunday night with probably the lighter side of rock for the night. All […]
Gig reviewsThe Beat? Now depending on your age those words will throw up a couple of scenarios I’m thinking? If, like me you remember them first time around I suppose then firstly I should remember my manners and I best enquire as to your health, your […]
Gig reviewsManchester Academy 3 plays host tonight to Yours Truly on their headline tour with support from Lizzy Farrell and South Arcade! Lizzy and her band take to the stage and straight away there is a vibe about the group. With regards to group interaction on […]
Gig reviewsIt’s been four long years, but the American hard rock band from Las Vegas, Otherwise have returned with their sixth studio album, their second on Mascot records. With their previous album Defy being released in 2019. I won’t lie, I decided to listen to this […]
Album reviewsIt’s almost 50 years to the day that I last saw Man play live. That was at the Liverpool Stadium venue sometime in 1973 – I suspected the line-up had changed in between! Before Man hit the stage it’s Tri-City Fanfare, a band out of […]
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