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WHITE SKIES HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘IF THIS IS IT ( GET READY )’.  

With a well received debut album already in the bag, White Skies are prepping for a follow-up and major tour. Founded by vocalist Mick White ( Samson / First Strike ), guitarist Ray Callcut ( Ya Ya ) and keyboard player Pete Larkin ( Double Cross / Dante Fox), the AOR/Melodic band have rocked it up on this latest offering. 
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May 2024
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ALIA TEMPORA / PUZZLE TREE / ATLAS RISE  – COBBLESTONES  3/5/24 

On my way home from touring Devon and Cornwall, I broke the journey up by staying in Bridgewater overnight. Just so happened there were bands on at The Cobblestones so it was a no brainer to attend and also check this well liked venue out. A small and cosy pub in the heart of town, with the building at the rear, set aside for live music. I found it quite friendly and rather quaint, no wonder Graham Hodgson hasn’t any trouble booking bands, amazingly tonights headliners are all the way from the Czech Republic.  
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May 2024
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IAN HUNTER / DEFIANCE PART 2  FICTION  –  19/4/24 

HOPE  - Draws ‘Defiance 2 Fiction’ to a close. Slow moving waves of sultriness and dual harmonies from Lucinda and Billy Bob Thornton, congeal. This is an impressive piece, it all seems to come together during this final track as a coda for the album. Almost an anthem in part and definitely so well written, that you loose yourself in amongst the chimes of those embracing guitars, synth and piano.
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April 2024
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SMOKE ON TRENT FESTIVAL / THE RIGGER/ NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME – 6/4/24 

King Kraken have come so far over the last year or two, it was their performance at ‘Hammerfest’ in 2020 that probably shook the band into realising they were onto something. Of course the pandemic messed their progress on the road, but this was the start of the band writing for ‘Chaos Engine’ and eventually the debut album.  They are on the road a lot this year, with appearances at the Station 18 Festival, Swansea in May, the Bloodstock Festival M2TM Grand Final London in June and several other festivals, so stay tuned via their socials.
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April 2024
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SLASH FEAT MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS / MAMMOTH WVH – RESORTS WORLD BHAM 30/3/24 

Who wouldn’t want to be here at the Resorts World or NEC ( for those old enough to remember that name )tonight ? The queue of avid Slash and Myles Kennedy fans waiting to go through the tightened security checks, stretched back hundreds of yards and with Wolfgang Van Halen’s ‘Mammoth WVH’ as support, this was going to be an epic show. I found my seat and thankfully it was near the front, after waving to friends, who had bagged a prime position on the barrier, I noticed the atmosphere soon warmed as the arena began to fill. 
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April 2024
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VALHALLA AWAITS / PERDITION EP  – 8/3/24 

Wales, particularly the South of the principality, has become a breeding ground for so many compelling new bands, it defies the laws of nature. Florence Black, King Kraken, Scarlet Rebels, Pearler, Those Damn Crows, Black Lakes, the list  goes on and on, there must be something in the water. Valhalla Awaits are another Welsh outfit that first
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February 2024
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FLORENCE BLACK/JAMES AND THE COLD GUN/MUDDIBROOKE-KK’S 6/2/24 

The rain was lashing down as I made my way to KK’s. Of course the weather didn’t deter an army of rock fans from descending on the venue, as Florence Black were in town. A soaking Tuesday night and it was packed. Three bands on the bill and my first viewing of the supports. After meeting up friends and MMH photographer Dal, it was down to the front to watch the openers.
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February 2024
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NEW SAINTS / RESONATE EP  –  9/2/24  

A four track EP hails the return of this much loved Black Country band. RESONATE sees founder members Connor Emms on vocals and drummer Des Wootton joined by Jon Hayward on bass and Rob Grosvenor on guitar. They are taking it a bit easy for a short while as Des is recovering from an operation, however, the band will be hitting stages soon to promote this new masterpiece. Last year saw the beginning of the restructuring with the EP being recorded and then produced by Andy Mills then a support show with Geoff Tate, where the guys were applauded by the audience who chanted their name out loud, in the full venue. After a hiatus of 12 years, following the sad passing of bassist Andy ‘Spon’ Spencer, the NEW SAINTS are back. 
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February 2024
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Drip Fed Empire/Revolutionist/Release Date 24-01-24

All in all, Drip Fed Empire, Revolutionist is a solid piece of work with lots on offer for everyone to enjoy. And I for one will trying to get some tickets to see “Drip Fed Empire” at a live show as soon as possible.
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February 2024
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