And so, on to Sunday’s festivities. I made my way to the Firestarter Stage, hair of the dog in hand, and expected to see Big River cranking up but no… the rumour was that they had to pull out for personal reasons (hope all is ok now guys). Medway trio Gianni Scalera and The Jury … Continue reading Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2024 Part 2 – Sunday 21st July
Tag: Mr. Big
Gig Review: Mr Big / Jared James Nichols – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (23rd March 2024)
There's nothing better than thinking you're going to have a dull weekend and then finding out at the last minute that a gig has opened up. I've wanted to see Mr Big for years but hadn't been able to catch them. So you can imagine my enthusiasm when this possibility arose just a few days … Continue reading Gig Review: Mr Big / Jared James Nichols – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (23rd March 2024)
Golden Oldies / Album Review: Mr. Big – Lean Into It (re-issue)
Lean Into It is an undeniable classic of hair rock, and really launched Mr. Big into the big (sorry) time. It's littered with classics, from ballads to balls-out belters and it's about to be reissued with a bunch of extras. Mr. Big are one of those bands I'd love to see live but have never … Continue reading Golden Oldies / Album Review: Mr. Big – Lean Into It (re-issue)
2017 Crew Review: Jack Barker, Photographer
Running in as we approach the final hurdle is Jack Barker, a recent addition to the Crew here at Moshville Times... Best New Album Papa Roach’s latest offering Crooked Teeth was probably my most anticipated album of 2017 and my excitement grew when the title track and "Help" were released at the back end of … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review: Jack Barker, Photographer
Bloodstock 2018 – four more bands announced
Bloodstock is excited to announce another four bands for their August 2018 metal weekender. Joining Friday’s main stage bill are crossover thrash legends Suicidal Tendencies, who play Bloodstock for the first time in their storied 38-year career. The revered band’s twelfth studio album, World Gone Mad landed last year, featuring ex-Slayer drum icon, Dave Lombardo … Continue reading Bloodstock 2018 – four more bands announced
Review: Mr. Big – Defying Gravity
When it came to reviewing the new Mr. Big album I admitted I had a soft spot for their early 90’s output but equally I also know next to nothing about the band itself. To put it into perspective back in the early 90’s, coverage of rock and metal was very, very different to how it … Continue reading Review: Mr. Big – Defying Gravity