Justin Hawkins: Rides Again . . . Again!! 2026 UK Tour Starts Next Week
Hot from 2024’s acclaimed live version of his highly popular YouTube show Justin Hawkins Rides Again… legendary rock frontman Justin Hawkins returns with an evening of conversation, anecdotes, facts and near-truths based on three decades in music. Justin Hawkins Rides Again, Again … finds The Darkness luminary throwing light and shade on the music industry, its songs and its […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor – January 2026 UK Tour – Tickets On Sale Now
“Every time you see her, you almost forget how good she is. Right now, Joanne Shaw Taylor is better than ever” – Maximum Volume Music Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK this month for five concerts. Tickets are on sale now from Gigantic.com, Planetrocktickets.co.uk, and joanneshawtaylor.com. The tour celebrates the […]
Evil Scarecrow w/ Andrew O’Neill – Thekla, Bristol
What more could you want in the run up to Christmas than Evil Scarecrow bringing their unique blend of heavy metal chaos to a boat in Bristol? Fortunately, Friday the 19th December saw an enthusiastic Bristol crowd get its wish as the four piece comedy metal band descended on Thekla, armed with props and supported […]
CRYPTOPSY release live video ahead of upcoming tours including Euro dates due to start in January 2026.
Once again, CRYPTOPSY are reminding the world why they remain one of death metal’s most vile and vital forces. The Montreal legends have graced the cover of Decibel, earned the title of Metal Injection’s Artist of the Month, and stormed the Billboard charts with their critically acclaimed new album An Insatiable Violence—a ferocious blend of […]
Album Review: Thisisevilpete – Zombiesongs pt. 1
Zombie Songs Part 1 unfolds as a focused, atmospheric journey through a post-apocalyptic landscape, part narrative, part emotional excavation. With its stark production, intense pacing, and vividly symbolic imagery, the album feels like a walk across the ruins of humanity, guided by a singular artistic vision. The music blends elements of trash metal (main), black […]
Album Review – Steve Morse – Triangulation
Released November 14 2025 by Music Theories Recordings Whenever the conversation turns to the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is inevitably part of it. His career has been defined by restless creativity and uncompromising musicianship. Emerging in the mid-1970s with the Dixie Dregs, he helped redefine jazz-rock fusion, earning multiple Grammy nominations […]
Album Review: The Pretty Wild | zero.point.genesis
Las Vegas duo, The Pretty Wild, are an incredibly interesting presence in the contemporary music landscape. Their blend of heavy sound, powerful and vivid lyricism, and constant shifts in mood creates an artistic identity where excess becomes a strength—where more truly is better. Wide dynamic excursions, an expansive sonic palette, vocal transformations, and a continuous […]
Clutch, 1000 Mods, Bokassa at O2 Academy, Birmingham
On Wednesday 17th December, Clutch returned to the O2 Academy in Birmingham with the kind of confidence reserved for bands who know exactly who they are and why they matter. Backed by the fuzz-drenched weight of 1000 Mods and the irreverent sludge swagger of Bokassa. On paper, it was a strong bill; in practice, it […]
Stereophonics with support from Finn Forster – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Arriving early, I managed to secure a great position just a few rows back from the barrier, with plenty of time to catch the support act. I’d already seen Finn Forster earlier in the year when he opened for Stereophonics on their summer stadium tour, so I knew exactly what to expect – and he […]
Nothing More — O2 Ritz, Manchester
Support: Ankor • Solence • Catch Your Breath Ankor — Opening Fire Ankor opened the night with a confident blaze. Their set arrived crisp and commanding, lighting up the venue with aggressive riffs and punchy rhythms. The crowd, still filtering in, quickly found their focus as the Spanish-born group braided theatricality with heftier metal edges […]