Category: Rock

Review By Darren McIntyre The Gems are a killer 3 – piece rock n roll outfit from Sweden who came to our attention in 2023, the characteristic of the band is the entire female line up which is not common place in the rock metal world. The band take it’s name from [more…]

Review by Alastair and Kirsty Middlemist After nearly two decades together, Black Stone Cherry have proven time and time again that they are more than just another Southern-tinged hard rock band. Their latest release, the EP Celebrate, shows a group that is still evolving while holding firmly onto the raw, emotional core [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm aka Michael Monroe is a rock n roll singer / songwriter / musician from Helsinki, Finland who is probably best known as vocalist & saxophonist for glam rock. punk band Hanoi Rocks, he also served as frontman for all – star side projects Demolition [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Susan Kay Quatro aka Suzi Quatro is a singer / songwriter / musician / actress from Detroit, Michigan who has influenced many musicians in her time. Suzi was first drawn to music after seeing Elvis perform when she was 6 yrs old, Suzi released her self – titled [more…]

Heavy Rock Independent Release Release Date – March 13th 2026 Review By Smudge Smith racket,Raucous Yorkshire rockers Sour Tusk have returned with a mighty hunk of masculine Motorhead infused metal/boogie that’s as rough as a badger’s bum and louder than the one o’clock gun. The music is fed on a diet of [more…]

Review By Josh Jones After releasing four previous albums, the Finnish band Temple Balls say that they feel they have found a “preferred sound” which carries their “divisive band’s name”, of which I strongly agree! This album is bold, especially bold as it harnesses a nostalgic 80s sound whilst also being able [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes When Massive Wagons rolled into Lancaster University’s Great Hall on 19th and 20th September 2025, it wasn’t just another stop on a relentless touring schedule—it was history in the making. Live At The Great Hall, which will be released via Earache Records on 27 March 2026, is a [more…]

Review By Halina Wegner There’s something fitting about AUSTEN STARR naming her debut I Am The Enemy. It feels less like a battle cry aimed outward and more like an admission of the wars waged within. Released via Frontiers Music Srl on February 13, 2026, this long-awaited first full-length is a defiant, [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes There are bands who thrive in the studio, and then there are bands who truly come alive when placed in front of an audience. Live captures Thunder in their natural habitat, delivering a sprawling, career-spanning set that celebrates the power, passion, and connection that have defined their reputation [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes There’s no mistaking what Toys That Bïte is about. On their debut album, You Have Been Warned, the band delivers a shot of straight-ahead heavy rock that wears its influences proudly while refusing to get stuck in the past. For fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, and [more…]