Review By Darren McIntyre Robert Jon & The Wreck are a 5 – piece Southern / Blues / Rock n Roll juggernaut from Orange County, Southern California who came to our attention in 2011, they have been steadily building a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with their electrifying shows that [more…]
At a sold-out O2 Academy Oxford, Skindred prove that even in their most stripped-back setting, their genre-defying sound and infectious energy remain utterly unstoppable. Review An Images by Ali Burman The queues outside O2 Academy Oxford on April 17, 2026, told you everything you needed to know before a single note had [more…]
VENUE – The Waterloo, Blackpool DATE – 2nd April 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Another Thursday were the opening act for Ward XVI at The Waterloo in Blackpool and they were a totally new outfit to me. They operate out of Blackpool itself so this was a home town gig, [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre The Karma Effect are a South London rock n roll 5 – piece who are becoming the UK’s Masthead of new young bands bringing irresistable melody, raw soul & huge rock n roll choruses screaming into 2026. The boys brought us their kick – ass self titled album [more…]
Where – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton When – 11th April 2026 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Mayor Fest, Wolverhampton, is now in its tenth year, and this three-day event continues to show why it has become such a favourite on the grassroots rock calendar. Last night at The Giffard Arms was a [more…]
Single – Isn’t It Strange Release Date 17th April 2026 Review by Linda McDermott Matt Jones and The Bobs first came together in Southwest Virginia in 2011 while studying at Radford University. With a shared love of Americana, roots music and classic rock, they built a sound based on honest songwriting and [more…]
Words and Photos by Dave Martin/Faversham Photography Since reviewing From Ashes to New’s Deluxe Blackout album a couple of years ago, I have been hooked on their music so when their first UK gig was announced I jumped at the chance to review the dynamic Pennsylvanian five piece. Supporting the Nu-metallers, were [more…]
After numerous world tours, ten full length albums, and globally recognised acclaim, unstoppable groove metal masters DEVILDRIVER bore full speed ahead. Today, the band announce their explosive eleventh full length, Strike And Kill, out July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records. With the brutal lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo Alex Lee [more…]
Following a widely celebrated appearance during Grammy® weekend that captivated audiences and industry leaders alike, the upcoming An Evening With Art Garfunkel tour will bring one of the most iconic voices in American music back to stages across the country in a series of magical evenings not to be missed. There will be four [more…]
Review by Glen Parkes – Jace Media Music There are bands that write songs, and then there are bands that build worlds. For two decades now, Long Distance Calling has comfortably sat in the latter category, crafting vast, instrumental soundscapes that speak louder than most lyric sheets ever could. With The Phantom [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre Slyder Smith is a singer/songwriter originally from Somerset, England, but now resides in rural Scotland and is best known as the frontman for The Last Great Dreamers. He went on to form Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids and has had successful tours with the likes of The [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre Preacher Stone are a Southern / classic rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina, who originally formed in 2008 and rocketed to fame thanks to FX Networks’ Sons Of Anarchy, which featured 2 tracks within the show. The boys have had the opportunity to share the stage with acts [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre Robert Jon & The Wreck are a 5 – piece Southern / Blues / Rock n Roll juggernaut from Orange County, Southern California who came to our attention in 2011, they have been steadily building a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with their electrifying shows that [more…]
At a sold-out O2 Academy Oxford, Skindred prove that even in their most stripped-back setting, their genre-defying sound and infectious energy remain utterly unstoppable. Review An Images by Ali Burman The queues outside O2 Academy Oxford on April 17, 2026, told you everything you needed to know before a single note had [more…]
VENUE – The Waterloo, Blackpool DATE – 2nd April 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Another Thursday were the opening act for Ward XVI at The Waterloo in Blackpool and they were a totally new outfit to me. They operate out of Blackpool itself so this was a home town gig, [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre The Karma Effect are a South London rock n roll 5 – piece who are becoming the UK’s Masthead of new young bands bringing irresistable melody, raw soul & huge rock n roll choruses screaming into 2026. The boys brought us their kick – ass self titled album [more…]
Where – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton When – 11th April 2026 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Mayor Fest, Wolverhampton, is now in its tenth year, and this three-day event continues to show why it has become such a favourite on the grassroots rock calendar. Last night at The Giffard Arms was a [more…]
Single – Isn’t It Strange Release Date 17th April 2026 Review by Linda McDermott Matt Jones and The Bobs first came together in Southwest Virginia in 2011 while studying at Radford University. With a shared love of Americana, roots music and classic rock, they built a sound based on honest songwriting and [more…]
Words and Photos by Dave Martin/Faversham Photography Since reviewing From Ashes to New’s Deluxe Blackout album a couple of years ago, I have been hooked on their music so when their first UK gig was announced I jumped at the chance to review the dynamic Pennsylvanian five piece. Supporting the Nu-metallers, were [more…]
After numerous world tours, ten full length albums, and globally recognised acclaim, unstoppable groove metal masters DEVILDRIVER bore full speed ahead. Today, the band announce their explosive eleventh full length, Strike And Kill, out July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records. With the brutal lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo Alex Lee [more…]
