Category: Live Reviews

Review By Paul Taggart Smash Into Pieces returned for their first visit since late 2023, stepping up to a larger stage following the release of ArmaHeaven and bringing a noticeably expanded production with them. A sizeable queue stretched along Sauchiehall Street ahead of doors, but entry was efficient, allowing Dark Divine to open to [more…]

2nd May 2026 Gloucester Guildhall Review and Photography by Brian Cherrison A golden opportunity to catch up with the Wagons on their latest UK tour and almost on my doorstep at Gloucester Guildhall could not be missed. After navigating the streets to make our way to the Guildhall, with the sounds of [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos by Scott Anderson Swedish hard rockers Bonafide rolled into Glasgow’s Audio venue on a mission to celebrate twenty years of sweat-soaked riffs, whiskey-fuelled grooves and pure rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and from the opening note it was clear that this was going to be one of those [more…]

Review & photos by Ali Burman From explosive glam-rock chaos to emotionally charged modern metal, Roxoff Festival 2026 proved once again why the UK grassroots rock scene is thriving. Epic Studios shook under towering performances from HEKZ, This House we Built, The Midnight Devils, Juliet’s not Dead, and a truly unforgettable Marisa [more…]

Laura Cox – Live at The Voodoo Rooms, EdinburghReview By Darren McIntyre There are some artists who simply play music… and then there are artists like Laura Cox, who live it through every note, every riff, and every ounce of energy they pour into the stage. Returning to Edinburgh’s intimate yet atmospheric [more…]

Live Review – Oli Brown and The Dead CollectiveReview and Photos by Paul McWilliams From the moment the lights dropped, there was a shift in the room—something darker, heavier, and undeniably magnetic. Oli Brown and The Dead Collective didn’t so much take to the stage as they consumed it, wrapping the venue [more…]

Solence – Live at The Cathouse, GlasgowReview By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson There are gigs… and then there are experiences. Tonight at Glasgow’s iconic Cathouse, Swedish electro-metal outfit Solence didn’t just play a set—they unleashed a full-throttle, high-octane spectacle that had every inch of the venue bouncing, sweating, and screaming [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson There are gigs, and then there are moments where a band walks on stage and reminds you exactly why rock music still matters. Tonight at The Garage, Warrior Soul delivered exactly that—raw, unapologetic, and dripping in attitude. Formed in New York City back in [more…]

Review By Ken Jackson Tonight was the first time I have seen Laurence Jones in full acoustic mode, which, considering I’ve seen him performing electric sets all over the country a dozen time or more seems well overdue. Over the years I’ve seen him with various band members , all excellent, and [more…]

Review written by Nigel Poster Images By Ken Jackson With the quality on tonight’s bill it was no surprise when Richard announced this had become a sell out. Musically the artists may have almost been at the complete opposite ends of the musical spectrum but that in itself created an additional level [more…]

Live at The Garage, Glasgow Review By Darren McIntyre | Images By Scott Anderson There are some bands that simply age like fine wine, and then there are those rare few who seem to defy time altogether. Tyketto fall firmly into that latter category. Rolling into Glasgow’s iconic Garage on the back [more…]

Live at Oran Mor, Glasgow Review By Darren McIntyre There are gigs that live off nostalgia, and then there are nights like this—where legacy, passion, and sheer performance collide to remind you exactly why an artist has stood the test of time. Tonight at Glasgow’s stunning Oran Mor, Carol Decker and T’Pau [more…]