This was set to be a huge gig, and perhaps a surprise given the history of the headliners. I always felt that Tenacious D were a little side project, a joke that grew legs and ended up being a major, arena-headlining monstrosity. Strange how things like that can happen. Anyway, doors were a very early … Continue reading Gig Review: Tenacious D / Dave Hill – The Hydro, Glasgow (9th May 2024)
Album Review: Pain – I Am
A few months on from a brilliant headlining tour, and a few month prior to a supporting role in another, Peter Tägtgren's Pain are back for another foray into the world of heavy metal mashed with a bit of techno-y dance-y stuff, and the usual splurge of anti-authoritarian lyrical themes. Fans will already be very … Continue reading Album Review: Pain – I Am
Album Review: Slash – Orgy of the Damned
A blues album from Slash isn’t much of a surprise. His approach to guitar has always been rooted in rock’s precursor whether it’s on Guns N’ Roses or much more recent offerings with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. And that’s before you even mention It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere; that first Slash’s Snakepit album is some … Continue reading Album Review: Slash – Orgy of the Damned
Mosh Interviews… Matt Sweeney of Heavy Metal Therapy (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)
Our thanks to Matt who helps with the wonderful Heavy Metal Therapy CIC. We had a nice chat about music and how it can help with your mental health, and he tells us a bit about HMT and what they do. There is also some advice for people who may be struggling, or for those … Continue reading Mosh Interviews… Matt Sweeney of Heavy Metal Therapy (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)
Album Review: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise
This is a tough review to write as I just know I'm going to constantly compare it to a Slayer release, but isn't this justified? Kerry King wasn't/isn't (damn those live gigs they recently announced) just a major part of Slayer's sound, writing many of the songs as well as playing guitar and, if rumour … Continue reading Album Review: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise
Mosh Interviews… Max Satow of Noshows (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)
Max is the main man behind Noshows, who have a fair smattering of mental health topics scattered amongst their song lyrics. We took the time to have a natter with him about this, and his music in general prior to two shows that Noshows are playing in the UK this week: 14th May - The … Continue reading Mosh Interviews… Max Satow of Noshows (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)