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Interviews

‘Into the Maze’ with Metalite

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By Justin Smulison Metalite’s fifth LP, Discovery, is the newest chapter in the melodic metal quintet’s sci-fi opus, available worldwide from Perception, an imprint of Reigning Phoenix Records. Across 12 dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and [more…]

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Metal Live Reviews

Fear Factory – O2 Ritz Manchester 1 October 2026

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Live Review Words and Pictures: Phil Ingham The crowds gathered early at the O2 Ritz in Manchester for a packed and varied bill. We were to be treated to some dark melodic rock from The Nocturnal Affair, blackened death metal from HATE, metalcore from Crystal Lake and the main event by industrial [more…]

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News

Iron Maiden announce brand new 2027 tour dates for North America

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MAKE SURPRISE RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA IN 2027 CONTINUING THEIR HIGHLY ACCLAIMEDRUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOURFOR A FINAL RUN OF SPRING DATES FEATURING THEIR MOST SPECTACULAR SHOW EVER WITH A SET LIST DRAWN FROM THEIR CAREER DEFINING EARLY DECADES AND BRINGING THE HUGELY POPULAR EDDIE’S DIVE BARS WITH THEM ONCE MORE! LIVE NATION [more…]

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News

CHAMELEONS – Head Out on Run of UK Dates in Autumn + Winter 2026 – Kicking Off Next Week

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INCLUDING THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ‘HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS’ HOMECOMING SHOW AT NEW CENTURY HALL, MANCHESTER 45 years since their formation, and after a hugely successful 2025 run of shows, CHAMELEONS are thrilled to head out on a new series of dates for 2026. In October and December, CHAMELEONS [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Erja Lyytinen – Queen of Slide Guitar Rocks The Old Brewery Store!

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Review By Jess Bea Headlining at the fantastic Old Brewery Store in Faversham this evening, the phenomenal Erja Lyytinen brought her tour to a close in the wonderful setting accompanied by her fabulous duo. And what a way to round off a tour! The Finnish blues-rock sensation, who celebrates her 50th birthday [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Ross Harding at Faversham Old Brewery: A Dark, Soul-Stirring Blues Experience

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Review by Jess Bea South African dark blues preacher Ross Harding brought the spirit of the crossroads to Faversham Old Brewery for an evening of raw, brooding blues, hosted by Rockin’ Roots Events. This was no ordinary blues performance; it felt like stepping into a world where the music is darker, the [more…]

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Live Reviews

Hannah Wicklund – A Tour de Force

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Live at The Forum, Tunbridge Wells – Thursday 8 October 2026 Review & photos By Alastair and Kirsty Middlemist A small but enthusiastic crowd greeted Hannah Wicklund at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday evening, and it was clear from the off that they genuinely wanted to be there. Some, we [more…]

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Blues & Americana

Joanne Shaw Taylor Finds Heart, Soul and Fire on The Trouble With Love

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Review by Glen Parkes Love has inspired countless songs, but Joanne Shaw Taylor knows that the subject is rarely as simple as a happy chorus and a tidy ending. On The Trouble With Love, the British blues-rock guitarist and singer explores attraction, frustration, heartbreak, acceptance and recovery, giving familiar emotions a tougher [more…]

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Live Reviews Blues & Americana

Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver a Southern Rock Masterclass in Oxford

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O2 Academy Oxford | 8 October 2026 Review &photos By Ali Burman California’s Southern rock powerhouse delivers soaring guitars, soulful vocals and six-string fireworks. Bringing their UK tour to a close at Oxford’s O2 Academy on 8 October, California’s Robert Jon & The Wreck delivered a superb evening of blues-soaked Southern rock, [more…]

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Live Reviews

These Wicked Rivers Bring the Blues-Rock Fire to Oxford | Live Review

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O2 Academy Oxford | 8 October 2026Opening for Robert Jon & The Wreck Review & photos By Ali Burman Opening for an established American rock outfit like Robert Jon & The Wreck is no small undertaking, but Derbyshire’s These Wicked Rivers proved more than capable of rising to the occasion. Taking to [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews Local Music News

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast and The Boneshakers Deliver a Blues-Rock Triumph

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Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast live review Review written by Nigel Foster Photos by Ken Jackson This was a bonafide double header with both bands being given 90 minute sets and as a result those of lucky enough to have procured a ticket were thoroughly spoiled with 3 hours of magnificent magnetic [more…]

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Live Reviews Local Music News

The Boneshakers at the Tuesday Night Music Club ,Coulsdon

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Review by Nigel Foster Photos By Ken Jackson The Boneshakers all looked mighty fine in different shades of red, the colour associated with risk and danger and their set carried both! Randy, Holly and Arthur took their positions and led into a bluesy and funky instrumental that then dropped into a heavy [more…]