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Review: Dan Byrne – ‘Beginnings’ EP

Liverpool-born vocalist and songwriter Dan Byrne is a great example of how much work is involved in being an independent musician in today’s often troublesome music business. Lots of plates need to be kept spinning at the same time to make a difference and keep one’s profile active (as well …

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Introducing: Sunflower Fox & the Chicken Leg

There are three elements missing in society: Olympia beer, shag carpeting you can’t possibly vacuum, and unpasteurized rock and roll. Minneapolis-based Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg believe this is contributing to the fall of mankind and intend to change this. They have made it their mission to visit as …

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TOOL return to the UK in May and June for arena shows!

TOOL make their highly-anticipated return to Europe this Spring, with a month of dates slated for the 2024 trek, including outings at London’s The O2 Arena, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena, as well as festival outings at Graspop Metal Meeting, Tons of Rock and CopenHell. News of the …

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AMARANTHE: New single/video ‘Outer Dimensions’

Today, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE break through the grey November clouds, ready to cure your seasonal blues with their new uplifting track ‘Outer Dimensions’! Once again, high energy vibes paired with a catchy chorus and garnished with some heavy riffs and impressive growls, this song is determined to live up …

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Review: Corey Taylor – O2 Academy, Glasgow

If anyone wandered in off the rain-soaked streets and wasn’t sure who was packing them in like sardines at the regal old cinema just over the River Clyde in Glasgow, then the rather large letters on the screen behind the band would have served as a clue. Lit up by …

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces February 2024 UK Tour

“One of the true superstars in the British blues scene, Joanne Shaw Taylor possesses a honeyed alto voice and guitar and songwriting skills to match.” – Blues Blast Magazine “One of those killer guitarists with a voice to match her chops, Joanne Shaw Taylor is back with this classy first …

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Review: Sophie Lloyd – ‘Imposter Syndrome’

Guitarists with “chops” working with pop stars is not a new thing. Nuno Bettencourt/Rihanna and Nita Strauss/Demi Lovato are two recent examples. Justin Derrico, a regular with Pink for some time is an incredible player (seek out him and Ms. Moore on their version of Zeppelin’s ‘Babe I’m Gonna Leave …

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Review: Creeper – Clyde Rooms, Glasgow

Having recently delivered arguably their best album to date with ‘Sanguivore’ – a luxurious gothic homage to the work of ‘Bat out Of Hell’ creator Jim Steinman – Creeper are riding high on a wave of acclaim that will no doubt see them end 2023 in many best albums of …

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