Multi-talented, multi-faceted independent UK rock artist and wizard of fuzz Mike Ross has just released his latest opus ‘Third Eye Open’, we chatted with Mike about the recording process and the lyrical content of some of the material featured within the album. Mike also spoke about his role as counsellor …
Read More »Review: The Damned – Darkadelic
When bands get 40+ years into their career, they eventually burn out and break up – it’s just the natural cycle for musicians. But for the legendary punk outfit The Damned, despite the fact they are 47 years old this year, they show no signs of slowing down or giving …
Read More »Review: Sabaton with BABYMETAL & Lordi – Cardiff International Arena
After the regulation postponement due to the C-word, the UK leg of Sabaton’s long-awaited “The Tour To End All Tours” finally got underway with a packed-out opening night in Leeds. To be honest, perhaps “The Tour To Finally Silence The Critics” might have been more of an apt title, but that …
Read More »Review: Massive Wagons/The Virginmarys – The Fleece, Bristol
The Fleece, BristolSaturday 15th April 2023Review and Pics – Rob Wilkins/CeltographyPart one of a two-part weekend sees us heading to Bristol to catch Massive Wagons on their “Triggered” tour alongside The Virginmarys at the compact and bijou Fleece in Bristol. For anyone reading this that hasn’t had the pleasure of …
Read More »Interview: Peej of Punk Rock Factory
As well as just completing their most successful UK headline tour to date, South Wales pop punk powerhouses Punk Rock Factory have just released their latest opus – and homage to musicals – ‘It’s Just A Stage We’re Going Through’. PRF vocalist/guitarist Peej Edwards was on call to talk about …
Read More »Review: Floor Jansen – Paragon
As incredulous as it sounds, ‘Paragon’ is the debut solo release from Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen. 26 years after first coming to notice with Dutch symphonic metal outfit After Forever, Jansen – arguably the best vocalist on the scene today, and with a voice capable of stopping a charging rhino …
Read More »Interview: Henrik Steenholdt of Empyre
Northampton-based Empyre are set to release their stunning new album ‘Relentless’ on March 31st. Their first for highly-acclaimed label Kscope. The quartet launched the album with a listening party in a cinema, followed by a full gig later that night. Frontman Henrik Steenholdt joined us to talk about the listening …
Read More »Review: Blackberry Smoke – O2 Academy, Glasgow
A sold-out 2,500-capacity O2 Academy Glasgow on a Monday night and there is a lot of love in the room. A lot of love that after the ‘You Hear Georgia Tour’ was pushed back due to C***d, Blackberry Smoke stayed true to their word and returned for a lengthy 22-date …
Read More »Review: Papa Roach – Alexandra Palace, London
When it was first announced that Papa Roach were set to support Don Broco on the UK leg of their world tour, the internet went absolutely crazy – to have such a legendary group support Rob Damiani and co. was a massive prospect, with the four Bedford lads now having …
Read More »Review: Sons of Liberty/Preacher Stone – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow
Sons of Liberty/Preacher Stone – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow Friday March 24th For seasoned fans of southern rock in the UK, current times are like Christmas, New Year, the last day of school, and their team scoring an injury-time winner to win the league but also relegate their local rivals …
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