Category: Live Reviews

Written by Flynn Herondale Photography by Bobbie Cornelius Slide guitar master Troy Redfern wowed the crowd In The Forum Basement Thursday (27th) evening. It didn’t matter if you were a seasoned fan or discovering Redfern’s unique sound for the first time; the eye-catching performer had one hell of an experience in store [more…]

Review By Paul Taggart Photos By Barry Douglas Slay is a small, intimate venue, nestled just off one of Glasgow’s main shopping streets. Beyond the Marks and Spencer’s and the dubious tartan tourist  trap shops black metal’s cold cadaverous heartbeats for a packed crowd. Tonight the only shopping being done here is for pints [more…]

Review: Crowded House Live at Halifax Piece Hall – 19/6/24 Review and Photos By Paul McWilliams As the sun set over Halifax Piece Hall on the 19th of June, the anticipation in the air was palpable. I had been looking forward to this concert for months, and the glorious weather only added [more…]

Review by Tim Marcus with photos from Sam Conquest Photography We’re back at the St Leonards campsite just outside Ferndown in Dorset, for the third consecutive year, to cover the ever growing Loverocks festival. Now in its seventh edition, this festival, which started out initially as a festival of top tribute bands [more…]

Support – Wild Fire & Eld Varg Venue – MacArts, Galashiels When – Saturday 22nd June 24 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott MacArts, Galashiels in the Scottish Borders is a fantastic live music venue catering for all musical tastes. It is an old church just off the main street and has [more…]

Venue: Camden Underworld, LondonBand: DenderaAlbum: The Mask Of Lies Review By Mark Pitfield Photos By Mathew Pitfield London’s Camden Underworld buzzed with excitement as metal enthusiasts gathered for the launch of Dendera’s second full-length album, “The Mask Of Lies.” The heart of London was alive with energy on this lovely evening, and [more…]

Review and Photos By Ken Jackson Nominated for best Band ,Best Album,and Best Vocalist in 2024 in the UK Blues awards and finalists in the 2023 UK Blues challenge is a strong indication of how talented a band The Milk Men are. One of the finest Rocking Rhythm and Blues band on [more…]

Review & Photography by Damien Harvey Last night at the O2 Academy Islington, I experienced a nostalgic journey that took me straight back to 2003-04, when Hoobastank’s second album, The Reason, first captured our hearts. This one-off show, less than 24 hours after their performance at Download Festival, was a celebration of [more…]

Review and photos from Tim Marcus I was back at The Cavern in Raynes Park on Thursday of last week to see one of my favourite blues rock bands, Born Healer. It’s been around seven months since I last saw them here so tonight was both overdue and welcome. If ever the [more…]

Review and Images By Dave Martin Morello is best known as the guitarist for multiple high profile bands including Rage against the Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage. Hailing from Libertyville, Illinois, Morello came to prominence upon meeting Zack de la Rocha in 1991, five years after graduating from Harvard University. He [more…]

Written by Flynn Herondale June 2024 “Welcome to the wettest gig in the world!” Adams shouted to the hyped crowds. They’d been waiting in the drizzle for hours but were no less excited to party with the rock icon. And what a show it was; featuring an incredible supporting band, a set [more…]

Review By Paul Taggart Photos By Barry Douglas There is something elemental about small venue shows. You’re face to face with the performers, there is nowhere to escape! Nowhere to go, there I was in the fucking Cavalera crosshairs and it went bang. Such a place is an intimate gift handed to [more…]