Category: Live Reviews

Newark Showground, Newark, Nottingham Saturday 24th August Review By Smudge Smith Photos By Paul McWilliams Well, we tried the early start, but we were hampered by an accident on the A17 which meant a thirty-minute diversion. We ended up in a farm thanks to my poor local knowledge, so we missed the [more…]

Review and Photos By Fraser Allen  More, a band that first popped onto the scene back in the early 80s, was a key player in the vibrant and influential New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). They quickly garnered attention and enjoyed a solid run in those early days, earning spots at [more…]

Where – Witton Albion Social Club, Wincham, Northwich 24th/25th August 24 Review by Linda McDermott Photographs by Linda McDermott and Matthew Pitfield. Rockwich is a festival that is a truly hidden gem, cherished by rock enthusiasts that help sell it out every year. The event begins in a laid-back, intimate manner with [more…]

31 August 2024 – The Booking Hall, Dover Review By Fraser Allen When I first heard of The Chris Slade Timeline, I was a little confused, they aren’t really a cover-band featuring AC/DC’s drummer, they aren’t an AC/DC tribute act with one of the slickest guitarists on the circuit in James Cornford [more…]

REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIEN HARVEY MAN WITH A MISSION, the enigmatic wolf-headed rock band from Japan, kicked off their European “Kizuna no Kiseki” tour with an electrifying performance at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. The concert marked the first of their five-date European tour, which will see them travel [more…]

Review By Smudge smith and photos By Paul McWilliams Friday 23rd. Has it been a year already? Crikey time flies. As I pulled into the site entrance it was all familiar faces with huge smiles that greeted me and welcomed me back. The press accreditation was nice and easy, and I was [more…]

Where – Witton Albion Social Club, Wincham, Northwich 24th/25th August 24 Review and photographs by Linda McDermott The annual Rockwich Festival is held at Witton Albion football social club and is always a highly anticipated event that sells out every year, thanks to its ability to attract a fantastic lineup of up-and-coming [more…]

All the Above along with Iron Maiden and Bullet for My Valentine are the bands that I have seen the most live and the groups unique blend of music is firmly entrenched in 90s grunge. The bands intro on social media describes them as what would happen if Nirvana and Rage Against [more…]

Review By Paul McWilliams Photos By Linda McDermott As the sun rose on Day Three of Firevolt Fest, the excitement in the air was palpable. With two incredible days behind us, the final day promised to be just as electrifying, and it certainly did not disappoint. From hard-hitting riffs to soulful solos, [more…]

Review and Photos by Ken Jackson “After spending a long weekend immersed in the electrifying atmosphere of The Old Bush Blues Festival in Worcester, where I managed to catch around twenty out of the thirty bands on offer, one might think I’d had my fill of live music. Yet, my anticipation for [more…]

Review and Photos By Paul McWilliams JaylerKicking off Day 2 with an explosive burst of youthful energy, Jayler leaped onto the stage and immediately captivated the crowd. Despite their tender years, these teenage rockers demonstrated a maturity in their sound that belied their age. Channeling the spirit of Led Zeppelin, Jayler delivered [more…]

L1nkn P4rk Dover Booking Hall Review and Photos By Dave Martin The Booking Hall in Dover is becoming familiar territory for me and this is due to friendliness of the staff and the quality of the bands that are being booked to perform in the 280-capacity venue. Located in a former train station [more…]