There seem to be quite a few musically-based releases coming out at the moment, some documentary and some concerts. Add to that list a very special, one-off performance by the legendary Billy Idol. Picking up on my rekindled interest in Billy courtesy of his superb performance in Glasgow last year, I jumped on the chance … Continue reading DVD Review: Billy Idol: State Line – Live At Hoover Dam
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Classic Cover: Lord of the Lost – “Shock To The System” (original by Billy Idol)
I swear we've had an oddly large number of Billy Idol covers this year, but here's another one - and a song we've definitely not featured before! One year after the release of their game changing #1 charting album (Germany), Blood & Glitter, Lord Of The Lost are back with their first ever covers album, … Continue reading Classic Cover: Lord of the Lost – “Shock To The System” (original by Billy Idol)
Classic Cover: Scheitan – “White Wedding” (original by Billy Idol)
"White Wedding", a cover of Billy Idol’s classic song, is the third single from Swedish gothic rock act Scheitan this year. The lyric video premiers today ahead of the single’s release on 27 October. Scheitan have recently returned following a 24-year hiatus, and will release a new album “Songs for the Gothic People” in Spring … Continue reading Classic Cover: Scheitan – “White Wedding” (original by Billy Idol)
Classic Cover: Cathedral In Flames – “Rebel Yell” (original by Billy Idol)
The Czech gothic rock band, Cathedral In Flames unleashed their version of Billy Idol's legendary song, "Rebel Yell" on Friday, October 13th. In their version of the iconic song, Cathedral In Flames toyed with tempos, added strings and flirted with blast-beats for the first time in their history. Produced by the legendary John Freyer, the … Continue reading Classic Cover: Cathedral In Flames – “Rebel Yell” (original by Billy Idol)
Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 1
Day 1 - Hellfest 2023 - The Odyssey Begins To metalheads in mainland Europe, Hellfest is the pinnacle of festivals. Yes, you have the more well known Wacken and its smaller cousin in Belgium, Graspop, but Hellfest is always the one that people talk about and want to go to. Even at customs at Ijmuiden … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 1
Gig Review: Billy Idol / Killing Joke / Toyah – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow (21st October 2022)
This was one tour I'd really been looking forward to, even more so after the cancellation of the 2022 dates. The lineup also seemed to be quite fluid, with The Go-Gos having to step down due to the change in dates, and then Television also having to cry off because of illness. We were left … Continue reading Gig Review: Billy Idol / Killing Joke / Toyah – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow (21st October 2022)