Category: Live Reviews

Review By Darren McIntyre Hollow Souls are a new blues-rock super collective from the brainchild of Kris Barras, who was inspired by the US-led collective Supersonic Blues Machine. Hollow Souls was created as a homegrown jam band as a sparring exercise during Kris’s downtime. From his humble beginnings in Torquay, Devon, to [more…]

Review by Alastair and Kirsty Middlemist As the first support act for the evening, James Bruner and his band delivered a surprisingly polished and energetic performance that set the tone for the night. Playing a concise six-song set, they showcased a confident grasp of modern rock with strong melodies, crisp musicianship, and [more…]

Where—Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth When—5th Nov/8th Nov 2025 Awards Night Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Back for its eighteenth year, Hard Rock Hell once again takes over Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, bringing four days packed with live music and rock bands to suit every taste. The festival officially [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Laura Evans is a singer/songwriter/performer from Aberdare, Wales, who is going from strength to strength since the release of her country-inspired EP Remember When. Laura brought us singles Running Back To You & Drag Me Back In and followed that with her stunning debut album State Of Mind, [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson The Vintage Caravan are a retro – fuelled prog – rock trio from Alftanes, Iceland who originally formed in 2006. In this time the 12 year old school friends formed the band and within 2 years they had self published their eponymous first album. [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Roisin McCarney is a rising alternative / pop star based in Glasgow who is deeply rooted in her Scottish & Irish heritage. Roisin draws her inspirations from icon’s like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears & Stevie Nicks and infused her music with an energy that’s [more…]

Support – Copperhead Where – Trillions, Newcastle When – 31st October 2025 Review by Linda McDermott Trillions is one of those great venues that consistently delivers top-notch grassroots talent on its small but perfectly formed stage. Hidden away in the heart of the city, this cellar bar has long been on the [more…]

DATE – 24th October 2025 Words and Images by Graeme Wright Wailing Banshee set the bar high for themselves tonight by inviting two top-quality bands onto the bill of their hometown gig at the Rebellion in Manchester. Both gave us supremely impressive sets in front of a really healthy crowd, despite the [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Hannah Aldridge is a celebrated Dark Country / Americana singer from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA. Hannah is the daughter of American Hall Of Famer Walt Aldridge so she comes from a great pedigree of talent that is for sure. Hannah burst onto the music [more…]

Words by Dave Martin/Photos by Louise Phillips Thrash legends Megadeth, who recently announced their retirement next year. Take to the O2 stage, with London being the penultimate leg of the European tour. Megadeth launch straight in with Dave Mustaine highlighted by a spot before the stage lights explode in a yellow and [more…]