Given I run this thing I suppose I should rattle off some words as the clock ticks down (up?) to midnight and for some reason we decide that a fresh sheet of life-paper is plopped in front of us as January 1st suddenly appears. 2022 has been a roller coaster for me. For personal reasons … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Mosh
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Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Splintered Halo – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (7th May 2022)
My first gig in ages and I confess it takes a bit to get me out of the house at the moment. "A bit" equates to the lunatics of Ward XVI and two support bands, and a venue which I know and like. And it was definitely worth the trip (and very late night)! Openers … Continue reading Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Splintered Halo – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (7th May 2022)
Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Aliceissleeping – Electrowerkz, London (15th April 2022)
This was my first time visiting Electrowerkz, a small nightclub venue hidden in the depths of central London, however, I couldn’t think of anywhere better to spend my Friday night. First up onto the stage is Aliceissleeping, a London-based “Band that played a blend of 90s grunge and 70s hard rock.” A unique and unusual … Continue reading Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Aliceissleeping – Electrowerkz, London (15th April 2022)
Ward XVI reboot as Ward Sixteen
UK shock rockers and in-house favourites Ward XVI have announced a dramatic change to their look and style. Now called Ward Sixteen, their new image will have them dropping the face paint and theatrics to focus on a more conventional style of rock music. Guitarist David Stott: We’ve been leaning to a more straightforward style … Continue reading Ward XVI reboot as Ward Sixteen
Ward XVI announce support acts for upcoming tour
Ready those strait jackets, and stock up on tranqs - Ward XVI are heading your way for a bumper UK tour! They have just announced most of the acts who will be supporting them at each of the dates, and those details follow. Death Ingloria are touring support, with locals opening each show. Tickets are … Continue reading Ward XVI announce support acts for upcoming tour
Gig Review: Ward XVI Album Release (feat. South of Salem / Pulverise) – Manchester Academy, 18th Dec 2021
Nineteen months after hearing Metamorphosis for the first time, I finally got to experience Ward XVI live on stage bringing their album to life. Manchester Academy 3 is a small but perfectly formed venue, intimate and loud and Ward XVI brought some friends to help celebrate the album (re)launch. Leeds based Pulverise bounced onto the … Continue reading Gig Review: Ward XVI Album Release (feat. South of Salem / Pulverise) – Manchester Academy, 18th Dec 2021