Category: Live Reviews

Review and Photos By Paul McWilliams It had been a long time since I set foot in Nightrain, and I realized how much I missed the place the moment I walked through the doors. The venue, known for its intimate yet electric atmosphere, was buzzing with excitement, and the energy in the [more…]

Review and Photos By Gary Osbourne Support: Street Soldier first onPint Glass second on Party Cannon’s show at The Craufurd Arms was nothing short of chaotic brilliance. This band isn’t just known for their heavy sound but also for their wild antics that make their performances unforgettable. Imagine two stage jesters with [more…]

Album Title: Let Them Eat CakeTracks: Artist: Peter Chisholm (Songwriter, Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards)Drummer: Alex ChisholmBassist: Daniel Billing In Let Them Eat Cake, the latest album from Peter Chisholm, listeners are invited into a vibrant soundscape where themes of heartbreak, resilience, and human connection collide. This collection of tracks reflects a deep emotional [more…]

Review and Photos by Glen Parkes and Dave Martin Thunderdome, the baby brother to the summer’s Rock the Mote festival, focussed on the more metal elements of the tribute genre. This Lucaslive production was smaller scale with a 900+ crowd but as well run as you’d expect from Chris, Alison and the [more…]

Review and Photos By Fraser Allen A piano sits in the centre of the stage at the unassuming Queen’s Hall theatre in Cranbrook in the heart of the Kentish Weald. It’s a nice space, often frequented by tribute acts and comedy shows, stage plays and the occasional Cranbrook School production. It is [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson Kickin Valentina are a hard rock 4 piece from Atlanta, Georgia who formed in 2013 and took their name from a fetish porn star who liked to kick her men in the testicles. The boys have given us Super Atomic in 2015, Imaginery Creatures [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson The Midnight Devils are a high energy rock n roll trio from Omaha, Nebraska & Chicago, Illinois who first came to our attention in 2018 with their debut album Something Bigger. Fast Forward to 2019 and the boys take their infectious brand of music [more…]

Review By Dave Martin Following a week of anticipation that started with a 100 hour count down followed by the clock counting back up and a cryptic message suggesting the date of the 5th September, members of fan group Linkin Park Underground were invited to a secret event in Los Angeles. 7 years [more…]

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…]