John 5 Live at Club Academy, Manchester – 18 October 2026 Guitar wizard John 5 brings jaw-dropping technique, theatrical showmanship and a whole lot of attitude to Manchester, proving that sometimes two musicians are all you need to deliver an unforgettable night. Review and photos by Paul McWillians | Jace Media Music [more…]
IN SUPPORT OF SECOND ALBUM ‘HATE THAT I CARE’ OUT NOW HOT PRESS Irish rock duo – Dea Matrona – will return this November for select UK and Ireland shows. Returning stronger and more assured on the back of their acclaimed second studio album ‘Hate That I Care’, the band will kick [more…]
PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE STARTS 10AM GMTWEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026 AT PLANETROCK.COM TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE AT 10AM GMTFRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026 FROM TICKETMASTER AND JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM “Joanne Shaw Taylor has done anything but play it safe, staying true to her love of the blues her 10 previous solo albums and countless [more…]
SEVEN DEADLY SINS. SEVEN SINGLES. ONE HELL OF A STORY.BANG BANG FIRECRACKER bring their ambitious Seven Deadly Singles series to an explosive conclusion on 30 November 2026, unleashing double-headline tracks Black Heart Tragedy (Envy) and Fat Cash Idolatry (Greed), alongside bonus track P.1.55Packed with aggressive riffs, technical guitar work, pounding rhythms and raw vocal attitude, the [more…]
Single – Lash Back Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Formed in 2022, Paradise Sins have wasted no time making their mark, touring across the UK, and headlining and selling out shows in their hometown of Birmingham. In 2025, Paradise Sins hit the UK festival circuit for the [more…]
Single – Back To The Truth Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Fireheart are set to release “Back to the Truth” on 23 October, the first single from their forthcoming debut album. Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Florence Black at Blackline Studios in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, the [more…]
Single – NDRI Release Date16th Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott In the twilight between romance and ruin, New York’s Some Days Are Darker makes music for the space where longing becomes obsession, intimacy becomes isolation, and beauty begins to reveal its teeth. What began as the solitary songwriting project of former metalcore guitarist Lear Mason has evolved [more…]
Single – No Shadows Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Born from the viral Goths in Ungothly Places video series, which has reached millions of viewers across social media, Canadian metalcore band Ungothly Places is bringing its dark humour and gothic style into the music world. Led by [more…]
Review & photos by Ali Burman There are guitarists who impress with their technical ability, and there are musicians who reach something deeper, connecting with an audience through the sheer honesty and emotion of their performance. Walter Trout has spent decades establishing himself as one of the finest exponents of blues-rock, and [more…]
EP – BIG BAD & BACK REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT Little Angels are one of my all-time favourite bands but it’s been thirty two years since they released any new music. The band are out on tour in November, and the music world has been eagerly waiting for its first taste of [more…]
THE FELL return on 15th October with “The Way I Love You,” a modern anthemic rock single led by pop-inspired vocal melodies and powered by explosive drums and driving bass. THE FELL are a modern rock band, built on big songs and serious playing. The lineup brings together some of the best [more…]
Acclaimed German rock band Blackout Problems have announced their HEAL UK & European headline tour for Spring 2027. The 15-date tour will include three UK headline shows in March including Bristol Exchange (17th), London Oslo (18th) and Manchester Deaf Lodge (19th). Regarding the tour frontman Mario Radetzky says, “We’re finally coming back on [more…]
John 5 Live at Club Academy, Manchester – 18 October 2026 Guitar wizard John 5 brings jaw-dropping technique, theatrical showmanship and a whole lot of attitude to Manchester, proving that sometimes two musicians are all you need to deliver an unforgettable night. Review and photos by Paul McWillians | Jace Media Music [more…]
IN SUPPORT OF SECOND ALBUM ‘HATE THAT I CARE’ OUT NOW HOT PRESS Irish rock duo – Dea Matrona – will return this November for select UK and Ireland shows. Returning stronger and more assured on the back of their acclaimed second studio album ‘Hate That I Care’, the band will kick [more…]
PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE STARTS 10AM GMTWEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026 AT PLANETROCK.COM TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE AT 10AM GMTFRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026 FROM TICKETMASTER AND JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM “Joanne Shaw Taylor has done anything but play it safe, staying true to her love of the blues her 10 previous solo albums and countless [more…]
SEVEN DEADLY SINS. SEVEN SINGLES. ONE HELL OF A STORY.BANG BANG FIRECRACKER bring their ambitious Seven Deadly Singles series to an explosive conclusion on 30 November 2026, unleashing double-headline tracks Black Heart Tragedy (Envy) and Fat Cash Idolatry (Greed), alongside bonus track P.1.55Packed with aggressive riffs, technical guitar work, pounding rhythms and raw vocal attitude, the [more…]
Single – Lash Back Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Formed in 2022, Paradise Sins have wasted no time making their mark, touring across the UK, and headlining and selling out shows in their hometown of Birmingham. In 2025, Paradise Sins hit the UK festival circuit for the [more…]
Single – Back To The Truth Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Fireheart are set to release “Back to the Truth” on 23 October, the first single from their forthcoming debut album. Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Florence Black at Blackline Studios in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, the [more…]
Single – NDRI Release Date16th Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott In the twilight between romance and ruin, New York’s Some Days Are Darker makes music for the space where longing becomes obsession, intimacy becomes isolation, and beauty begins to reveal its teeth. What began as the solitary songwriting project of former metalcore guitarist Lear Mason has evolved [more…]
Single – No Shadows Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Born from the viral Goths in Ungothly Places video series, which has reached millions of viewers across social media, Canadian metalcore band Ungothly Places is bringing its dark humour and gothic style into the music world. Led by [more…]
