Another band we've been following for fecking years, Ireland's Dead Label never disappoint. They've recently lost a guitarist and gained a vocalist... who's also their guitarist! Original member (they're back to their founding trilogy) Danny Hall has joined regular growly scary frontman / bassist Dan O' Grady on vocal duties. Not just backing, but alongside … Continue reading Single Review: Dead Label – “Embodiment of Agony”
Category: Reviews
Album Review: Seething Akira – Cancel Estate
It's no secret that we love Seething Akira and they're one of the bands we were bouncing about when we managed to snag them for our Rocktoberfest (October 19th, Glasgow - tickets on sale now!). Given they'll almost certainly be playing some songs off Cancel Estate on the night, it better be good... Seething Akira have … Continue reading Album Review: Seething Akira – Cancel Estate
Gig Review: Albert Bouchard – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th September 2024)
Here we are at Bannermans in Edinburgh to witness the legend that is original Blue Öyster Cult drummer, Albert Bouchard. It’s hard to believe he’s 77! If you caught him and his brother Joe last time, you already know you’re in for a treat. Tonight, we have a real bonus—he’s playing Imaginos in its entirety, … Continue reading Gig Review: Albert Bouchard – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th September 2024)
Gig Review: Kara Grainger / Burnside Burners Blues Band – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (19th September 2024)
Here we are at the Voodoo Rooms tonight to catch the wonderful Kara Grainger, whom I've been eager to see live for some time. But first up, local boys The Burnside Burners Blues Band entertain us with some well-crafted old-school blues covers. They open with a groove-laden tribute to Otis Rush, "All Your Love (I … Continue reading Gig Review: Kara Grainger / Burnside Burners Blues Band – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (19th September 2024)
Gig Review: Blaze Bayley / Prymå – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (18th September 2024)
It’s been a couple of years since I last caught up with one of my favourite singers, but here we are again at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow to see the fabulous Blaze Bayley and the Absolva boys on tour with his new album Circle of Stone. We have one support act to enjoy first—Prymå from the … Continue reading Gig Review: Blaze Bayley / Prymå – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (18th September 2024)
Album Review: The Offspring – Supercharged
The Offspring's last album, Let The Bad Times Roll, came out in 2021 and I was pleasantly surprised by it. After some years away from the band, I thought it was more than just a return to form, more a maturing and where the band should be at their (and my) ages. While still being … Continue reading Album Review: The Offspring – Supercharged