It’s been a long haul for The Sisters of Mercy over the last two months. A tour which has taken in pretty much all of the EU with the final week seeing their return to the UK in some of the country’s best venues, climaxing tonight in Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom. It’s been an eventful one … Continue reading Gig Review: The Sisters of Mercy / The Virginmarys – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (23rd November 2023)
Author: Ross
Described as a gig junkie, can be seen at anything from the Quireboys to Black Label Society and everything in between.
Takedown Festival announces second wave of bands for 2024
Award nominated independent rock and metal festival, Takedown Festival has today unveiled the second wave of artists that will be appearing at the 2024 edition. Joining the previously announced headliners Creeper and Dinosaur Pile-Up will be Hastings beat-punk reprobates Kid Kapichi, Nu-gen star Cassyette, heavy metal champions Employed To Serve, UK chart topping hellions Terrorvision … Continue reading Takedown Festival announces second wave of bands for 2024
Kris Barras Band announce new album and first single, new album partner
One of modern hard rock's most exciting breakouts in recent years, Kris Barras Band are bringing all-new, arena-sized grit to 2024 with their new album Halo Effect, set for release on April 12, 2024. Newly signed to legendary independent label Earache Records, Kris Barras Band harness the twilight-lit melodies and stampeding force beloved by fans … Continue reading Kris Barras Band announce new album and first single, new album partner
Gig Review: Empire State Bastard / Benefits – O2 Academy 2, Birmingham (10th November 2023)
Every so often, you need a bit of filth in your life. So leave it to Simon Neil and Mike Vennart in the form of Empire State Bastard to deliver that needed filth. But listening to their recent debut album, it sounds like they need the filth, too. It’s a blast of pent-up aggression and … Continue reading Gig Review: Empire State Bastard / Benefits – O2 Academy 2, Birmingham (10th November 2023)
Classic Cover: Jared James Nichols – Man in the Box (original by Alice in Chains)
Jared James Nichols today released a video for his cover of "Man In The Box" by Alice in Chains. Watch the video below and stream it on your service of choice here. Nichols comments on the cover: "Man in the Box" is one of my favourite songs ever. I remember this being one of the … Continue reading Classic Cover: Jared James Nichols – Man in the Box (original by Alice in Chains)
Gig Review: Corey Taylor / Oxymorrons – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (9th November 2023)
Corey Taylor’s hardly been sitting on his hands the last few years, between the release of his debut solo album and a new album and constant touring with his main squeeze, Slipknot. And somehow, he’s managed to squeeze in time to record a second solo album and make a return to his self-confessed beloved UK … Continue reading Gig Review: Corey Taylor / Oxymorrons – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (9th November 2023)