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MIKE MONROE / C J WILDHEART – KK’s STEEL MILL – 28/11/24
Mike Monroe is only playing a couple of headline dates in the UK, (apart from Planet Rockstock ), to celebrate 40yrs since the launch of the ‘Two Steps From The Move’ album. He’s chosen KK’s as one of them and as the other was in London, the venue in Wolverhampton is full. I bump into friends who I haven’t seen in years and after meeting up with my MMH photographer David Rattenbury to discuss tactics, I move down the front to get a decent view.
02
December
2024
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ROB MOSS & SKIN-TIGHT SKIN / RECORDS – 19/9/24
In the early 1980’s, over in Washington DC a young Rob Moss was a fixture on the Punk Scene, playing bass in bands such as ‘Government Issue’ and ‘Artificial Peace’. These were bands with proto-punk attitude, songs lasted under 2 minutes and were thrown out with anti everything, even gravity.
15
November
2024
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OZZY McG / ATOMIC BOOGIE – SINGLE 21/10/24
A year ago Oz McGowan, or Ozzy McG to the music world, faced a challenge by a friend. To compose a ‘Boogie-Woogie’ song that took in modern day techniques. To write an up to date ‘Hybrid’ that spanned nearly 100 years of musical history. For the songwriter, this was something he couldn’t resist and ‘Atomic Boogie’ is the result.
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November
2024
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PHIL STANLEY / BACK TO ZERO – 31/08/24
A few years ago, I was down at the now defunct 'Iron Road' venue in Evesham, for Marco Mendoza or The Quireboys, I can’t recall who. However, the support band came on and I was surprised at how good the singer was, I don’t think they actually fitted the bill, maybe they were a last minute call up, but nonetheless I was taken with that voice. They were called ‘The 3 Sixties’ and that vocalist was Phil Stanley. These days my friend Loz Rabone is in the band and they gig regularly around Birmingham and the Midlands. Loz is such a talented songwriter, I’ve reviewed his solo work in the past, so when he asked me to write about his latest project that featured Phil, I couldn’t resist !
05
November
2024
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STEVE VINCENT / THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN ROCK ’N’ ROLL – 25/10/24
Raised on the likes of Elvis and Glam Rock, Steve grew up in the 70’s and started playing guitar from an early age. The influences were immeasurable back in those days, like Steve I watched Top of The Pops, bought weekly mags like NME and Sounds and visited the local record shop to buy vinyl, sometimes just because the cover looked cool.
04
November
2024
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OVERDRIVE / RESURRECTION – 31/8/24
1977, a year that saw a revolt in the music world, as bands began to deliver the NWOBHM, heavy metal and rock with renewed energy. While the majority have long gone, just remaining as part of musical history, the story isn’t over. Many of the bands continue playing gigs even specially themed festivals and of course, the likes of Saxon, Iron maiden and Judas Priest are still headlining major shows, with sell out audiences.
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October
2024
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KLOGR / FRACTURED REALITIES – 31/10/24
Pronounced ‘Key-log-are’ and named after the law (S=KlogR), (Wiki is useful on occasion !) Klogr return after a seven year break and a new album, that was first created during lockdown. Having now reached completion’, Fractured Realities’ is a concept work from the Italian based quartet, who are led by vocalist/guitarist Gabriele ‘Rusty’ Rustichelli. The ten tracks reflect a journey of emotions, each one following Lila, a girl with a suitcase who battles against her fears and inner self to find an answer but the question is, does she find what she’s seeking in the end ? A tantalising and teasing album, with music that allows the listener to travel alongside the troubled Lila.
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October
2024
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MONSTER MAGNET / MARGARITA WITCH CULT – KK’S WOLVERHAMPTON 24/9/24
What an absolutely absorbing experience, I really took a shine to ‘Margarita Witch Cult’ and being local I’ll look out for them again. But Monster Magnet were off the scale, a spectrum of music that covered their early albums with visual effects and head storming artistry.
26
September
2024
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KICKIN VALENTINA / MIDNIGHT DEVILS / WHITE TYGER – KK’s STEEL MILL 30/8/24
The new album ‘So Hard It Hurts’ only came out in July and they rep it with the post punk offering ‘Get Laid’ and ‘Left Leanin’ which delves into a barrage of glamtastic chanting. Sam remains on his chair, getting punters to join in with the performance and sing along whenever they can, what an original and fun packed show. Also off ‘Something Bigger’ from 2018, is ‘Memphis Mile’ a stunning intro by Chris leads into a full blown piece of solid rock and roll. This causes more chaos on the floor and it’s been a while since I’ve seen an audience getting involved and enjoying themselves so much. Full credit to The Midnight Devils, that was something else.
03
September
2024
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THE DEAD LIST / SELF TITLED EP – 16/8/24
e streaming launch on August 16TH will be accompanied by a run of limited numbered CD’s.
To preorder from Bandcamp or presave on Spotify, head over to thedeadlist.co.uk
The band are actively booking further shows for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025 with several appearances due to be confirmed shortly.
08
August
2024
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SOS FESTIVAL / WHITTLES@TOKYO OLDHAM – Sunday 7/7/24
Sunday already and it’s time to head down to Whittles for the last instalment of SOS. It’s been incredible so far, friendly crowd and decent food stalls. There’s a couple of Jewellery sellers as well, couldn’t help buying some new earrings ! The bar’s are quick too, no hanging about in a long queue for a drink and the coffee is so addictive. Not long after I arrive it’s time for the first band, who are outside and there’s already a hoard of folk mingling about in the Oldham sunshine.
22
July
2024
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SOS FESTIVAL / WHITTLES@TOKYO OLDHAM – Saturday 6/7/24
I survived the night in Oldham and I must thank Simon, who I’d spotted earlier in his ‘Wicked Rivers’ bucket hat, for sharing a taxi back to the hotel. It’s a biggie today, 13 bands are playing and again there’s a decent mix of genres to keep us all happy. After saying hi to the ‘Kinstrife’ lads, who were already set up indoors, I went outside to watch the first band of the day.
18
July
2024
