In June 2021, Rock’n’Roll band Rival Sons delivered two live performances from Catalina Island, California. They were originally streamed via VEEPS to fans at home across the world, many of whom were still in lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time the band stated: “We’ve all been through …
Read More »Review: Royal Republic/Dea Matrona – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton
Every time a band announces a tour the internet socials are awash with “Why not my town?”, “Nothing near me” and “That’s hardly a UK tour if you don’t play…”. Bands can’t play everywhere, the maths simply don’t add up, so when one of my favourite bands announced a tour …
Read More »Lord Of The Lost & Feuerschwanz join forces for ‘Lords of Fyre’
Lord Of The Lost and Feuerschwanz, two of Germany’s most energetic and successful bands in recent years, have joined forces to deliver the outstanding metal anthem ‘Lords of Fyre’, together with an enthralling official music video that combines the best of both worlds. Stream here: https://lnk.to/LOF-LordsOfFyre The powerful anthem ‘Lords of …
Read More »Visions of Atlantis start live video series; ‘To Those Who Choose to Fight’ & ‘The Land of the Free’ out now
Pirates never rest, nor do the raging seas. Immediately after touring all over Europe and the UK, Visions Of Atlantis surprise their devotees with another stunner and announce their upcoming digital live series Armada Live Over Europe. By releasing songs and respective live videos over the upcoming weeks, the international …
Read More »Review: Deep Purple – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Not many people would have had Deep Purple producing one of the best Rock albums of the year on their 2024 bingo card. But, with ‘=1’ that’s exactly what the British veterans have done. To be fair though, given the hot streak that the band has been on since releasing …
Read More »SABATON ANNOUNCE THE LEGENDARY TOUR 2025
Heavy metallers SABATON are set to conquer 20 European cities in 2025 with a groundbreaking tour that promises to be bigger and better than anything they’ve ever done before. Get ready for The Legendary Tour 2025! Known for their spectacular live shows, SABATON are famous for their huge production — …
Read More »Swedish power metallers Majestica announce new album
Symphonic power metal quartet MAJESTICA have announced their brand new studio album Power Train, which will see the light of day on 7th February 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. After more than four years since their last album, the Swedes are ready to set the bar high once again with …
Read More »Review: Cradle Of Filth – SWG3, Glasgow
With their 14th studio album (featuring Ed Sheeran?!) due out in March next year, Cradle of Filth are showing no signs of slowing down. After thirty years in the game, they have perfected their show. With elaborate set pieces, lighting, and of course, frontman Dani Filth’s signature face paint, these …
Read More »Review: Kamelot/Ad Infinitum/Blackbriar/Frozen Crown – O2 Ritz, Manchester
Somewhere out there a composer works late into the night on a Broadway/West End musical where the leads are Kamelot’s Tommy Karevik and Ad Infinitum’s Melissa Bonny (also Kamelot’s touring guest vocalist). Or, musical theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber is chugging Absinthe straight from the bottle and watching YouTube footage …
Read More »Introducing: The Haptics
Cam (Guitar), Jin (Vocals), Mike (Bass), and Alexis (Drums) are The Haptics. Based in Vancouver, B.C., the band plays dark, melodic post-punk music. What are the origins of The Haptics, how long have you been playing together? The Haptics formed in early 2022 over a mutual love of post-punk music. …
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