It’s rather fitting that on November 5th, the most explosive fireworks on display in Glasgow were provided by Michael Monroe and his incredible band. After a quick change in halls at The Garage (the main room was being readied for a night of pissed up debauchery on a bouncy castle …
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Having just recently released their 13th studio album, “In Cauda Venenum”, Opeth make a welcome return to Glasgow to support their latest critically acclaimed prog opus. I have to admit that I’m one of those fans that prefers the earlier growlier and more death metal sounding albums. The high point …
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It takes something a bit special after the year I have had, to come out of a gig thinking “That was the best gig I have seen all year”, but that was exactly how I felt leaving Trinity Arts in Bristol after Royal Republic left me smiling, soaked in sweat …
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My third gig in five days and thankfully this one just needed a quick blast down the A38 as it was on home ground at the Exeter Phoenix Theatre. This is now a “home game” for Nathan James and Inglorious since his relocation, so it was no surprise to see …
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These are busy times for Phil Campbell. His acclaimed debut solo album ‘Old Lions Still Roar’ has just been released, and it’s great watching the man sitting back soaking up the plaudits. Then there is the small matter of a decent sized tour up and down the country with Phil …
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As much as I enjoy the Scottish summer (it’s marginally less dark and cold than usual) I always welcome the incoming colder months. There’s always a bit of a gig drought during the warmer season as bands are off playing festivals etc… The last gig I attended was Kiss (on …
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Fighting a rather nasty chest infection (one that caused an earlier gig in Southampton to be cancelled), Kris Barras arrived in a damp and dreary Glasgow for a packed gig at one of the many churches that has been turned into a venue. Ex-church means great acoustics, so when Kris …
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After attending his first ever gig, The Cult in Birmingham no less, and being blown away by Billy Duffy’s guitar sound, eleven year old Jack Edwards was handed a couple of Duffy’s guitar picks by one of the crew who added – “Billy wants you to have these”. A touching …
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You don’t open for Tremonti, Eagles Of Death Metal, and Cheap Trick without gaining an extra spring in your step. Three very different bands, three very different genres, but one common denominator – Anchor Lane. Watching vocalist/guitarist Conor Gaffney hold his guitar up tonight in true Excalibur rock-star pose, soaking …
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My long weekend of music ended with another trip up to Bristol and the O2. This time it was to catch Killswitch Engage on the second date of their tour in support of new album “Atonement”. Definitely a contrast in style to the previous gigs I had attended! Opening the …
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