It was the first Dementia Aware Fest of the year at the Giffard Arms on Saturday. Seven bands playing from the late afternoon to the late hours. All in a...

Gorilla riot are one of those groups that falls into the NWOCR bracket, but they can also fit perfectly alongside established blues, grunge and Southern rock bands, such is their...

After over 40 years in the music business and with at least 30 albums to his name, George Lynch is still keeping himself occupied. The Dokken guitar god still plays...

A trip up to The ROBIN 2 on a Thursday night, to see three bands, well why not ! Ok the room wasn’t heaving, but a fair crowd joined me...

It isn’t just anyone that I will brave the rush hour traffic on the M42, in the pouring rain for. But the promise of seeing the ex Motley Crue vocalist,...

After being stuck in rush hour traffic and those heading for the Wolves match at Molyneux, for an hour, I finally get to KK’s Steelmill . Nearly 45 minutes late...

It is always a pleasure to watch bands in their home town and in front of family and friends. You just can’t beat the atmosphere and tonight is no exception....

Making quite an impact on the music front at the moment, these four Black Country guys are about to unleash their latest offering. Impressive at the Steelhouse festival this year...

Due to unavoidable circumstances which happen when you least expect them, I must offer a big apology for the delay in publishing this review. Well, better late than never, let’s...

Only my third visit to KK’s, I’m getting to like it, but it’s cold in here tonight. Even KK himself, standing near the back of the room, has his sheepskin...

I normally listen to an album a few times initially, before making notes for a review. However, I went off on a tangent with ‘The Truth Ain’t What It Used...

Another Saturday night in the SLADE ROOMS Wolverhampton, there’s 4 bands on the bill that have a mixture of styles, which makes it interesting. With a few more gigs in...

The time will soon be upon us when VOODOO VEGAS release their third album. Suffering at the hands of the Pledge Music catastrophe, when ‘Feeling So Good’ was being recorded...

It’s an early start for this gig, first band are on at 7.30pm. A least the O2 is easy to get to and there’s plenty of parking spaces tonight. The...

From the age of 15 the young PAUL GILBERT was turning heads in the music industry, with his intricate playing style. After several years in Racer x and Mr Big,...

Day 2 of the festival and I head down to the Academy early as I have Interviews to do. After a meeting with fellow guests, held by Jonni Davis CEO...

Time to head up to Sheffield again for the annual get together of all that is sleaze. Having arrived on Friday, I watched the 8 bands compete in the ‘Highway...

Previously called Scout Killers, the Bath based alternative rockers have now taken an infamous address as their new title. Number 10050 of that road, being the former home of the...

    It’s Day 3 already and my last drive up the mountain, my concentration, while trying to avoid the rocks, is broken with the speed limit signs, quoting lines...

Day 2 of the festival and it’s a lovely day again. The site is filling up early and anticipation is running high, there are 8 bands on today and some...

In its 9th year, this well organised and friendly festival, is one that’s always a pleasure to attend. After a steady climb up the mountain and the rock strewn farm...

If you mix the Aussie’s with the Irish you are living dangerously, if you mix it in a rock band, you are asking for a hell of a ride. Residing...

The second album from the Nebraska four piece, ‘All Animal’ has been long awaited. They created quite an impression in 2016 with the debut LP ‘Breathe’, the singles ‘Stronger’ and...

Three bands on tonight, at the ever popular STATION and surprisingly it’s three new bands for me. So full of anticipation I wander in as the first band start, not...

My instinct told me it would be better for a non mosher to take to the balcony tonight. The Mill has a decent amount of floor space but I didn’t...

On the hottest day of the year Midlands Metalheads headed down to Scuffy Murphys celebrating the end of what has been an awesome week, crammed with Black Sabbath festivities. On...

Straight after playing a few shows with his mates Troy Redfern and Mike Ross, under the RHR guise. Mr Hutchinson has announced the release of the single ‘Justified’, which will...

Sunday lunchtime and I return to the Breaking Bands festival site, chat and catch up with friends and people watch for a while, as you do. Stoke Prior is still...

Not only is this a convenient little festival that’s only a 20 minute drive for me, it’s also one of the best organised events of the year, always a storming...

This brace of bands and its exceptional musicians, are for anyone who likes to listen to a tinge of Southern ‘Black Crowes’ Harmony, or Bluesy ‘Allman Brothers’ Rock. The British...

 It hit BIGFOOT fans hard when it was announced that after 5 years, they were calling it quits. Nevertheless they are honouring all shows and will embark on a farewell...

It was a 5 o’clock kick off on Saturday at The Station in Cannock, for the Magnificent 7 festival, in association with WDFD Records. When I arrive the first band...

It’s Sunday and day 2 of the ROCKFORCE festival. There are probably a few sore heads this morning, but the Waterloo Music Bar already has a small crowd gathering for...

What could be more inviting than a trip to Blackpool on a Bank Holiday weekend, to witness the inaugural ROCKFORCE Festival. Held at the fabulous WATERLOO MUSIC BAR, this 2...

Having seen Degreed recently at HRH AOR in Prestatyn, (They were Ted Poley’s backing band), I knew they were an excellent choice as support for this tour. The Swedes go...

2007 saw the formation of StOp sToP in their native Barcelona, it wasn’t a straightforward task for Frontman and Bass player Jacob Mofo who spent a lot of time searching...

Manowar’s ’The Final Battle World Tour’ finally descended on Birmingham’s 02 Academy for 2 nights of unleashed war-crying mayhem. The second night on Saturday 20th April, saw me join the...

Having recently toured with NWOCR favourites Gin Annie, STATEMENT have now gained many new friends and fans, here in the UK.The loveable Danes released their 3rd album FORCE OF LIFE...

There was quite a storm last night, the fierce wind kept a lot of people awake in their caravans. So its good to see so many gathered at 1pm for...

The second day of AOR is more full on, there are acoustic sets from 12.30 and both stage 1 and the smaller stage 2 are competing for attention.Thankfully the HRH...

Day one of Hard Rock Hell AOR in Prestatyn and I arrive in the main room, Stage 1, to hear the final 2 songs from THE NEW BREED. Not easy...

Pantera- Cowboys From Hell     When the Glam Metal version of Pantera decided to ditch the hairspray and turn to full time shredding, the metal world had an enormous...

Hailing from Finland and starting out in 2012, LAZY BONEZ have been described as Nordic Metal. KISS OF THE NIGHT is the third album from these Scandinavians. I think one...

This is the 11th Solo album from the Danish heartthrob. Mike Tramp has matured, his hair god status with White Lion is a thing of the past. The grunge/funk beating...

Together for about 9 years, these rockers from Leicester have been described as the bastard child of a 3 way from Skid Row, AC/DC and GNR. I get what that...

The space at ELEVEN is fairly covered and those who have ventured out on this Monday night, to this pretty cool new venue in Stoke, are in fine form. THE...

  On first impressions and judging by the album cover, you would be fooled into thinking this was some Ben Stiller type parody. John Diva adorned in peacock feathers with...

  Just over two years ago I discovered INGLORIOUS, when they were support to The Winery Dogs. I was blown away, this band was going to be huge, I kept...

Things are happening in the Gin Annie camp, actually things have been happening nonstop these past 12 months or so. The West Midlands based rockers have become firm favourites on...

South Wales is fast becoming a mecca for talent and my gig diary is heaving with shows and festivals in the Valleys and surrounding area this year.  Mainly thanks to...

Put together four young men from Chelmsford, infuse some attitude with plenty of energy and you have ‘Bearfist’. Pulverising metal that pulls no punches. ‘Bearfist’ have been on the circuit...

Steelheart go back to 1990. They were typical of the day, big hair, anthems, cock rock and loads of attitude. Much in the same vein as Warrant, Cinderella and Winger....

After forming in 2017, adding a second guitarist and relentlessly playing up and down the country, ‘Tomorrow Is lost’ are now regulars on the ‘New Wave Of Classic Rock’ gig...

Derby based stompers ‘Doomsday Outlaw’ formed about six years ago and lie in the vein of Aerosmith, Pride & Glory, Clutch and Black Stone Cherry, now that should tell you...

BLUE NATION are a trio of Birmingham guys led by talented Guitarist and vocalist Neil Murdoch, with Luke Weston on Bass/ Backing vocals and Drummer Chris Bloor. They have already...

  ‘RIVAL BONES’ rolling in from the North West , consist of James Whitehouse on Guitar/Vocals with Chris Thomason on Skins. Yes thats it, just the two of them, very...

  Conny Bloom and his band of Swedish metal funksters descended on the Uk music scene in 1989 and won the hearts of many of those, who saw them promoting...