If ever there’s been a more appropriately named tour than “About Time” for Shaman’s Harvest and Blacktop Mojo, then I’ve not seen it. Given they each have their own blend of classic and Southern rock alongside their own personal accoutrements, the UK is a prime target for touring. And after what seems like an age, … Continue reading Gig Review: Shaman’s Harvest + Blacktop Mojo / The Virginmarys – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham (8th March 2025)
Classic Cover: Electric Callboy – “Crawling (acoustic)” (original by Linkin Park)
This one popped up randomly on our YouTube feed the other day, and it's a wonderful rendition of a fan favourite. Electric Callboy are far better known for their over-the-top "oomph oomph" dance metal lunacy. To hear them strip back an emotional song to an acoustic level is something I never expected and it works … Continue reading Classic Cover: Electric Callboy – “Crawling (acoustic)” (original by Linkin Park)
Gig Review: Stiff Little Fingers / Ricky Warwick and The Fighting Hearts – Barrowlands, Glasgow (17 March 2025)
On St. Patrick’s Day, a huge crowd packed into the Barrowlands to see Stiff Little Fingers, proving that their music still means just as much to fans today. With Ricky Warwick kicking things off, the energy in the room built up fast, and by the time SLF hit the stage, the place was bouncing. The … Continue reading Gig Review: Stiff Little Fingers / Ricky Warwick and The Fighting Hearts – Barrowlands, Glasgow (17 March 2025)
AI-Powered Search Engines: Will Google Lose Its Dominance?
If one day you want to create a website, whether it’s a clothing brand or a gambling platform like Spin City casino, and you want to be found organically online, then Google is the typical answer. It has been dominant for over two decades. We all have seen the rapid improvement of AI technology. The … Continue reading AI-Powered Search Engines: Will Google Lose Its Dominance?
Metal in Non-Western Cultures: The Rise of Middle Eastern and Asian Metal Scenes
Your mental image of heavy metal might be headbanging teenagers with long hair and leather jackets. Most talks about known bands also revolve around the works of Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Iron Maiden. Yet, the genre has expanded its boundaries beyond Western traditions and stereotypes. Middle Eastern and Asian groups have now barged into the … Continue reading Metal in Non-Western Cultures: The Rise of Middle Eastern and Asian Metal Scenes
Gig Review: The Darkness – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (20th March 2025)
This was a surprise gig. Ross had covered the Wolverhampton date for us recently so I wasn't expecting to be heading to the Royal Concert Hall, and on the one day I'm away at a conference I got home to an email (sent at midday) by a generous PR company offering a pair of tickets. … Continue reading Gig Review: The Darkness – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (20th March 2025)