Delain confirm UK & Ireland tour for November 2024

It's already been more than a year since Dutch metal maestros Delain dazzled British audiences onstage. But fans can now get excited again, for the rejuvenated five-piece will return to the UK and Ireland in November 2024, showcasing stellar tracks from their latest album release, Dark Waters, amongst other fan favourite classic tracks. Delain enthuse, … Continue reading Delain confirm UK & Ireland tour for November 2024

Gig Review: Stonedead Festival (26th – 27th August 2022)

My first visit to Stonedead festival and my final festival of the summer. It’s been a month of extremes weatherwise with Steelhouse and Arctangent experiencing warmth and rain whilst Bloodstock was more of a test of endurance. So, it was good to finish the season with a smaller new one that I’d heard so much … Continue reading Gig Review: Stonedead Festival (26th – 27th August 2022)

Steelhouse Festival 2021 gets go-ahead with a couple of lineup changes

Steelhouse Festival was delighted to get the greenlight to go ahead for this year’s event. This news was truly something positive for the summer and a reward for the Steelhouse family for their patience, understanding, sticking with us and wanting the festival to move forward. Covid will, of course, still have an affect and the … Continue reading Steelhouse Festival 2021 gets go-ahead with a couple of lineup changes

Live Stream Review: Stone Broken (27th March 2020)

These are uncertain times for everyone, my original plans for Friday 27th March were to complete my last days in the job I’ve had for the past three years, going out for leaving drinks with friends and then have a relatively early night before flying off to Fuerteventura for a week on the Saturday morning. … Continue reading Live Stream Review: Stone Broken (27th March 2020)

Gig Review: Stone Broken / Anchor Lane / Those Damn Crows – The Garage, Glasgow (9th February 2019)

If you’re a fan of modern hard rock, this is a tour you won’t want to miss. Stone Broken supported by Those Damn Crows, on a Saturday night. And to sweeten the deal for the Scottish and Newcastle dates (yes, plural!), Glasgow’s very own Anchor Lane. As a trio of bands go, this is the … Continue reading Gig Review: Stone Broken / Anchor Lane / Those Damn Crows – The Garage, Glasgow (9th February 2019)

2018 Crew Review: Jack Barker – Photographer

While 2018 has been a challenging year for many reasons, it has however been a brilliant year for gigs/festivals and ticking off a lot of bands on my photo bucket list. From a quick tally there were 27 gigs and 5 festivals, and I even had the chance to photograph my first major festival. Best … Continue reading 2018 Crew Review: Jack Barker – Photographer