Gig Review: Devin Townsend / Klone / Fixation – Rock City, Nottingham (1st April 2023)

A gig on April Fool's day? Well, you would be a fool to miss this one. I last saw Devin Townsend headlining the first post-Covid Bloodstock for a type of set that makes you say “I was there”, so was interested to see what his own tour show was like. This tour and show were … Continue reading Gig Review: Devin Townsend / Klone / Fixation – Rock City, Nottingham (1st April 2023)

Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)

Another tour beset by delays due to... well, you know. Finally H.E.A.T and company managed to get dates locked down after all the delays and postponements, as the live music industry comes back with a vengeance. Tonights lineup is one that makes that resurgence all the more welcome. First up are Collateral fronted by Angelo … Continue reading Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)

Gig Review: Parkway Drive / While She Sleeps / Lorna Shore – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (2nd October 2022)

After sorting issue at box office with passes, it was a rush down to the stage in time for the start of the show. But we made it. Just! Walking into arena, I noticed the it was shortened with a curtain up at the back and also around the top tier of seats, which made … Continue reading Gig Review: Parkway Drive / While She Sleeps / Lorna Shore – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (2nd October 2022)

Gig Review: Lillian Axe / Riot Act / Kaine – The Robin, Bilston (22nd August 2022)

It's been twenty-nine years since Lillian Axe headlined a tour the UK (ten years since they played here in any form) and bringing with them Riot Act and Kaine makes this a great package for all those hard rock/metal lovers. The first night of the tour sees them in Bilston at The Robin. The line-up … Continue reading Gig Review: Lillian Axe / Riot Act / Kaine – The Robin, Bilston (22nd August 2022)

Gig Review: Reckless Love / The Treatment / Collateral – Rock City, Nottingham (2nd September 2022)

Friday nights at Rock city means a mad rush home from work to get there for early doors of 6pm. I made it just in time for the first band, Collateral, who take to the stage at 6.15. It's never easy being first up, especially at that hour, but they made a statement by coming … Continue reading Gig Review: Reckless Love / The Treatment / Collateral – Rock City, Nottingham (2nd September 2022)

Road To Bloodstock 2022 – Syncolima

It’s that time of year where we set out to interview as many of the Sophie, New Blood, and Jager bands as we can in the lead-up to one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, Bloodstock. Answering our questions here are Syncolima who play the Jagermeister stage on the Friday. Simple things first … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2022 – Syncolima