Winter Storm 2017 Review: Saturday

“Who’s hungover?” Tom Russell asks Saturday’s assembled audience as he raises his own hand. Glasgow’s Beard of Doom is in fine spirits as always and despite the earlier start to proceedings, a sizeable crowd has already invaded Troon Concert Hall. Talk consists of how Heavy Pettin split the vote – pretty equally. Some thought they … Continue reading Winter Storm 2017 Review: Saturday

Review: Rock Goddess – It’s More Than Rock and Roll

You can't keep a good rock goddess down... even if they wait thirty years to release new material after putting out their third album in 1987. Formed in 1977 by sisters and permanent fixtures Jody and Julie Turner, the third cog in the machine these days is third original member and bassist Tracy Lamb. Together … Continue reading Review: Rock Goddess – It’s More Than Rock and Roll

HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016 [DAY 1]

Here we are in Sheffield for an old rocker's dream - HRH NWOBHM. That’s New Wave of British Heavy Metal to you younger rock fans. This was the golden era of metal from 1975 to 1985 for myself and others who grew up in the metal world that was taking shape in clubs up and … Continue reading HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016 [DAY 1]