In 1993 music changed. A new sound appeared on the scene. One that changed it for me. A moment Nu metal came to the forefront. A live gig at London Astoria in 1995 or 1996 happened. Performing live was a 5 piece from Bakersfield who go by the name of Korn. That was over 10 … Continue reading Review: Korn – The Serenity of Suffering
Category: Reviews
Sonata Arctica / Twilight Force / Power Quest – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (15th October 2016)
There will be times where you will think you have experienced the best possible and still, after years you will be surprised as if it was your first experience. Since my first live show back in 2013, Sonata Arctica has been my favourite band of all. And just when I thought after their incredible show … Continue reading Sonata Arctica / Twilight Force / Power Quest – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (15th October 2016)
Stream of Passion / Awake By Design / Splintered Halo – The Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow (15th October 2016)
Tonight Stream of Passion are back in Glasgow for the first time since 2012 when they supported Epica. Unfortunately it'll also be their last time as the band has decided to call it a day. I interviewed vocalist Marcela Bovio before the gig and she explained why the band felt now was the time to … Continue reading Stream of Passion / Awake By Design / Splintered Halo – The Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow (15th October 2016)
AlteredSky / Miami Monroe / Magic Trik / Beyond Recall / Take Today – The Garage, Glasgow 15th October 2016
Well, this one was one for the calendar. AlteredSky performing on a Saturday night to their home crowd. The young rock quintet have had an especially busy year and the best way to cap it off is a show like this. With a staggering five bands on the bill and for the princely sum of … Continue reading AlteredSky / Miami Monroe / Magic Trik / Beyond Recall / Take Today – The Garage, Glasgow 15th October 2016
Review: Witchmaster/Voidhanger – Razing the Shrines of Optimism (split)
I will start off by saying I do like both bands - I like Witchmaster for their Satanic Black Metal. I like Voidhanger as their influences go beyond into the Thrash and Death Metal boundaries. So by combining the two we are left with a truck load of Black Metal mixed with more heavier genres … Continue reading Review: Witchmaster/Voidhanger – Razing the Shrines of Optimism (split)
The Lounge Kittens – The Talking Heads, Southampton (11th October 2016)
Arriving at The Talking Heads this evening, I am immediately struck by the atmosphere – friendly, welcoming, excited – as it should be, this is after all The Lounge Kittens’ home town gig and the first stop on their first headlining tour celebrating their amazing new album Sequins and C-Bombs. The place is heaving at … Continue reading The Lounge Kittens – The Talking Heads, Southampton (11th October 2016)