The Maid of Stone Music Festival, held in the scenic Moat Park of Maidstone, proved to be an exhilarating event that delivered an unforgettable experience to rock music enthusiasts. Showcasing a diverse lineup of both established acts and rising stars representing various rock subgenres, the festival's program was nothing short of extraordinary. The festivities kicked … Continue reading Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2023 (Bracken)
Tag: Tygers of Pan Tang
Album Review: Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines
If, like me, you are old enough to remember the days of the real NWOBHM movement, then the Tygers of Pan Tang will be a band that sit fondly in the memories of that time. I’d still hold Spellbound as one of my favourite albums from that era, with the vocals of Jon Deverill and … Continue reading Album Review: Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines
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)
Gig review: Tygers of Pan Tang / Pectora – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (22nd November 2019)
Here we are at Edinburgh’s La Belle Angele for the opening night of the Tygers of Pan Tang UK tour to promote their excellent new album just out today Ritual. Up first on the stage, Danish band Pectora from Roskilde kick off events promoting their fabulous new album Untaken which came out in May this year. We get … Continue reading Gig review: Tygers of Pan Tang / Pectora – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (22nd November 2019)
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
Wildfire 2017: Sunday Review
The majority of bands have played. People are still reeling from the sheer excellence of Oliver/Dawson Saxon and much like the day before, people are off to a sluggish start with the exception of a knowing group gathered at the Moshville Times stage to see Monkey Puzzle. For me, the Sunday was a chance to … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Sunday Review