NYC's Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond, sets out on a tour of the UK in March, decimating 16 cities in 16 days. They are an over-the-top bombast of Disco, Metal, Glitter and Magic - the #1 Party Band. Born out of the impenetrable divide of Disco and Metal, these six fearsome brothers … Continue reading Tragedy decimating the UK (again) in March
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Classic Covers (and charity single): Tragedy – Dear Santa (Bring Me A Goddam Gentleman)
August 9th, 2013 saw me post Tragedy's cover of The Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men". Still the best video the band have done, and one of their best covers. Now, they're back. Both of them - coverer and coveree - for a Christmas charity single. The premiere Bee Gees (and more) metal covers band from … Continue reading Classic Covers (and charity single): Tragedy – Dear Santa (Bring Me A Goddam Gentleman)
Tragedy – back to decimate the UK in 2016
I missed the initial announcement, but I'm still excited. Superb metal purveyors of disco classics Tragedy are back in the UK next year with their unique brand of live entertainment. Plenty of dates as well! They're definitely a band worth catching live if you have a love of rock, metal, disco, humour or any combination thereof. … Continue reading Tragedy – back to decimate the UK in 2016
Teaching kids to appreciate real music
Many readers may not know that your humble editor is - in real life - a school teacher. Specifically, I teach Computing Science (as its now called up here in Scotland) as well as covering more basic ICT skills with younger year groups. I also do a lot of work with the Duke of Edinburgh … Continue reading Teaching kids to appreciate real music
Mega-Review: Tragedy – all the albums!
Tragedy popped by for a long-awaited revisit to Glasgow in March and I got the chance to interview Lead singer/Lead Guitarist Mo'Royce Peterson. After the interview, Mo (his friends call him that) gifted me the albums I hadn't already bought and I promised I'd review them. So, erm, two months on I'm finally getting round … Continue reading Mega-Review: Tragedy – all the albums!
Interview: Mo’Royce Peterson of Tragedy
I was lucky enough to grab a bit of time with metal/disco legend Mo'Royce after Tragedy's earth-shaking set at Audio recently. It's been a while since the band were in Glasgow, so what have they been up to in the last three years that excuses their absence? Mo'Royce details the history of Tragedy, how the … Continue reading Interview: Mo’Royce Peterson of Tragedy