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 …
Read More »Review: Marcus King – SWG3, Glasgow
This is another first for me, my first time at SWG3. Situated on the river Clyde just outside the main hustle and bustle of the city centre, SWG3 was a former galvanisers and TV studio that has been transformed into a hub for live music, clubs, and art exhibitions. First …
Read More »Review: Elles Bailey – The Caves, Edinburgh
After a difficult few years for the live music scene – a scene not quite out of the woods just yet – the sight of a queue of eager punters outside a venue waiting for the doors to open is indeed a glorious one. It must be especially glorious for …
Read More »Review: Empyre – The Black Prince, Northampton
For hotly-tipped rising UK rock outfit Empyre, it made perfect sense to give their loyal fanbase the first chance to hear the forthcoming new album ‘Relentless’ in a cinema. If ever there was a UK band that served up their music in widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio as opposed to shitty …
Read More »Review: Beth Hart – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
When the choice of intro music is ‘Boats ‘N Hoes’ from the (robbed by the Academy Awards panel, robbed I tell you) Step Brothers movie blaring out at full volume, then you know that it’s going to be a special evening. When the third song of the evening is a …
Read More »Review: Avatar/Veil of Maya/ Mastiff – SWX, Bristol
SWX, Bristol23rd Feb 2023Review and photos – Rob WilkinsNight three of three gigs in a row and if there was any chance of exhaustion I can think of no band better than the theatrical and exuberant Avatar to shake the synapses and provide musical Red Bull.This was my first visit …
Read More »Review: Beast in Black/Firewind – The Fleece, Bristol
A few years back I was lucky enough to see and shoot Nightwish at the Birmingham Arena. The support that day, which totally owned the massive stage with a huge sound, were a band called Beast in Black. I loved their cheesy Euro style and stage presence and have been …
Read More »Review: Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – The Tramshed, Cardiff
Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons The Tramshed, Cardiff, 21st Feb 2023 Review and photos Rob Wilkins Changing to self-employed has given me a lot more freedom to move work around to facilitate gigs, so tonight was set up to be the first of three gigs in …
Read More »Review: Bullet for My Valentine/Jinjer/Atreyu – Cambridge Corn Exchange
Opening nights are important to touring bands. They help set the tone for the shows to follow, as well as give bands the knowledge of what works and what they can improve on. With all that said, it’s to the surprise of literally no one that Bullet for My Valentine …
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