Massive Wagons recording a live album feels like a long time coming, especially given the non-stop tear they’ve been on the last six or seven years. They’ve also not played their hometown of Lancaster in quite some time so it’s rather appropriate that such an endeavour takes place in front of a hometown crowd, even … Continue reading Gig Review: Massive Wagons / The Virginmarys / Harrison Rimmer – Great Hall, Lancaster (19th September 2025)
Author: Ross
Music is everything. Always at a gig. Probably slagged off your favourite band. Definitely too opinionated for my own good.
Festival Review: Hella Rock Festival 2025
The last time I was in Coventry for a gig was last year at Hella Rock’s inaugural event. And with organiser James daft enough to keep us on as sponsors for a second year (and now a third in 2026!), it was time to return to the HMV Empire for another great day of rock … Continue reading Festival Review: Hella Rock Festival 2025
Massive Wagons announce local acts for Lancaster Great Hall shows
Having now sold over 1700 tickets for their soon-to-be-historical double headline concert at Lancaster University's Great Hall on 19th and 20th September, the Lancastrian rockers Massive Wagons have now shared details of the opening acts, including two lucky local bands. Following in the footsteps of many world famous acts who played at the venue in … Continue reading Massive Wagons announce local acts for Lancaster Great Hall shows
Single Review: Anchor Lane – Six Foot, Six Pack, Sigma
It’s not exactly been an uneventful year or so for Anchor Lane, despite not spending much of it on the road. After their collaboration with Lo Rays on a new version of “Sycophant Disorder”, a run of dates in June which culminated in their triumphant sold-out show at Glasgow’s King Tut’s (all the good venues … Continue reading Single Review: Anchor Lane – Six Foot, Six Pack, Sigma
Bloodstock announces 25 bands for 25th anniversary in 2026 – including all three headliners!
Bloodstock is delighted to return to Catton Park in August 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary - will you be there to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone? With 2025’s event fully underway with headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira melting faces this weekend (alongside 120+ more bands), Bloodstock cordially invites you to get excited … Continue reading Bloodstock announces 25 bands for 25th anniversary in 2026 – including all three headliners!
Album Review: Halestorm – Everest
It’s fair to say Halestorm face insurmountable odds after releasing 2022’s Back From the Dead, their best album since their second, The Strange Case Of... It carried scars and open wounds whilst offering hope and a hand, letting the listener feel seen. The quality of the music was them finding their zenith after the fumble … Continue reading Album Review: Halestorm – Everest