It makes sense that Samantha Fish is performing in a venue called Queen’s Hall. When the Queen of the Blues is in town, there is only one place to perform: a regal venue fit for royalty. Tonight, everyone stands (or, sits, depending on the joints) in the presence of Samantha …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher – Due to popular demand, third show added
Presented by Aiken Promotions in association with Donal & Daniel Gallagher, critically acclaimed and globally celebrated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and band will play a third night Live at the Marquee Cork as a special celebration of the legendary Rory Gallagher. The first two dates, 1st & 2nd July 2025 …
Read More »Review: Alice Cooper – OVO Hydro, Glasgow – 2024
Alice Cooper has a long history with Glasgow going back decades. As Barbara Graustark from the legendary US magazine Circus reported in February 1973: “In a matter of moments, Alice’s grin of excitement turned to open-mouthed terror as three thousand of Glasgow’s screaming meanies gave the band its wildest reception …
Read More »Skunk Anansie announce 2025 UK headline tour
British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar back into action next year with a huge UK headline tour in Spring 2025. Promising an entirely brand new production, the tour will usher in an exciting new era in the history of this legendary band, with new music also on the horizon. Formed …
Read More »Review: Blues Pills – G2, Glasgow
Has it honestly only been 10 years since Swedish outfit Blues Pills released their debut album? Part of the fittings for what seems longer than a decade, the quartet led by the mesmerising Elin Larsson have always been bubbling under with one solid album after another. And with the hot …
Read More »Review: The Offspring – Supercharged
For the past 40 years, The Offspring have released classic after classic after classic within the pop-punk community. From 1994’s masterpiece Smash through to 2008’s iconic Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, the band have consistently stayed on top of their peers, creating some of the most catchy and memorable …
Read More »Live Review: Apocalyptica/The Raven Age – Cardiff
Cardiff Great HallSaturday, October 5th 2024Photos and review – Rob and Danni WilkinsI love how varied the role of photographer and reviewer in this genre can be. A couple of weeks ago I was in a tiny pub, just a ten-minute drive away, watching two emerging bands very up close …
Read More »Ricky Warwick announces new solo album ‘Blood Ties’ and releases new single feat. Lita Ford
Ricky Warwick has announced the release of his new solo album Blood Ties, which will be out on 14th March via Earache Records. You can pre-order the album here. To coincide with the announcement, Ricky Warwick has released the new single ‘Don’t Leave Me In The Dark’ which sees legendary The Runaways guitarist & famed …
Read More »GUN unveil video for new single “Falling (Damaged Mix)”
With just two days before the start of their European tour, Scottish riff merchants GUN have unveiled a brand new performance video for their latest earworm single, “Falling (Damaged Mix)”. Discussing the emotive track, frontman Dante Gizzi comments, “Falling is about the feeling you have when you’ve met someone that …
Read More »ARCH ENEMY announce new album Blood Dynasty
After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty, a long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar …
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