German electronicore sextet Electric Callboy never fails to get you dancing and moshing at the same time. And on their sixth effort ‘Tekkno’, it’s no different – as they once again blend brutal metalcore riffs with bouncy EDM synths and rhythms. At times, it takes you right back to the …
Read More »Interview: Jack J Hutchinson
Jack J Hutchinson is unleashing a special new four-track EP ‘What Doesn’t Kill You’ on September 2nd, Mixed by legendary producer, Kevin Shirley, the collection follows his critically acclaimed album ‘The Hammer Falls’ which was released earlier this year. It includes new versions of three of the tracks from its …
Read More »Review: Steelhouse Festival 2022 – Sunday
Having drifted off to sleep to the sound of rain, knowing the Sunday forecast was for worse weather than on Saturday, it was typical of the swiftly changing weather at this altitude that Sunday dawned bright and sunny and continued in that vein all day! Arriving in the arena ready …
Read More »Review: Steelhouse Festival 2022- Saturday
When I wake on Saturday morning I am quite surprised not to hear the patter of raindrops on the motorhome roof as the forecast for the rest of the weekend was for morning rain. There was an eerie quiet though, which only made sense when I opened the curtains …
Read More »Review: Cats in Space – ‘Kickstart The Sun’
With plaudits for 2020’s ‘Atlantis’ still ringing in their ears, UK rockers Cats in Space have built on what they achieved with their first album with Damien Edwards handling lead vocal duties and raised the stakes considerably. ‘Atlantis’ is an incredible album and many Cats fans would be forgiven for …
Read More »Interview: Greg Hart of Cats in Space
Cats in Space return with their new studio album – the expansive and immersive double album ‘Kickstart The Sun’ – on 29 July 2022. A real labour of love for Cats producer/guitarist and principal songwriter Greg Hart, and Greg was on hand to talk to us about the lengthy creative …
Read More »Review: Alice Cooper – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
For some artists, the reality of an enforced period of time off the road didn’t really make much difference due to the fact that they might only perform every few years. But for a perennial road warrior like Alice Cooper, the worldwide shutdown of live entertainment was a tough pill …
Read More »Review: Thunder – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
After the tour was pushed back twice in two years – thanks to C***d – could Thunder fans finally uncross those appendages that had been tangled up in hope since the new dates were announced? Dare they dream? Would lightning strike yet again? Open up Facebook on Saturday lunchtime and …
Read More »Review: Robert Jon & The Wreck – Oran Mor, Glasgow
Making good on their promise to come back “real soon”, Californian purveyors of rock & soul Robert Jon & The Wreck are well into their extensive three-month-long tour of the UK & Europe, seven months after their last visit to these shores. Reflecting the buzz surrounding this band, the venues …
Read More »Review: Whitesnake – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Tuesday, 14th December 1982, Newcastle City Hall, a 14-year-old started a musical obsession that would last a lifetime. I remember the sense of excitement as the lights dimmed, knowing my favourite band was about to hit the stage, I remember that feeling because it never changed over the last 40 …
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