They say first impressions count, so when I looked at the art work for ‘Fight Them All’ I saw a layout that didn’t really look like anything from this century,...

It’s hard to believe that these five guys from Bournemouth have been playing under the radar and in various guises for nearly 10 years, supporting The Damned, Iced Earth and...

When a young producer and a talented drummer met up by chance in a studio in 2013, they started discussing their ideal dream of a band. Little did they realise...

Previously known as ‘Black Coffee’, the quartet from Columbus have now added some cream and renamed themselves, ’South Of Eden’, maybe after a township in their home state of Ohio...

Coming out of Rome, Georgia and having listed influences that include Neil Young and Little Feat, it is no wonder that the Georgia Thunderbolts have started a trend, folk are...

The intro strikes up, soothing and mellow guitar with the essence of the Doors’ ‘The End’ and a scene from a Spaghetti Western. However the backdrop isn’t a deserted Mexican...

A Saturday night with current restrictions, means another online streaming event for me, this time one hosted by Planet Rock at Birminghams Asylum Venue. I suppose some of us could...

It’s fair to say Enuff Z’Nuff have a colourful history, numerous line up changes and all the ups and downs befitting a Rock and Roll band. These days Chip Z’Nuff...

Best known for being the touring guitarist with L.A Guns for over 5 years (2013- 2018) and leading the Californian outfit ‘Endeverafter’ (who were signed to Epic and had quite...

These young guns from the Latvian capital Riga, got together back around 2012 and despite releasing an EP ‘Summer Nights’ in 2014 and a debut album in 2017 called ‘Through...

Miea are a band from Prague in the Czech Republic, a four man squad who have just had a change of line up. I’m not sure of the full history,...

Blended Brew is quite an appropriate name for this Danish outfit, their style is a blend of retro blues, gritty riffs and intense keyboards. They list Deep Purple, Rival Sons...

A single bell tolls and thunder rumbles, causing a dog to howl in the wind, something is stirring in the cold night air and approaching fast. Ok, no need to...

Back in 2018 a debut EP from the newly emerged Molly Karloff, called ‘Dancing For Money’, sent shock waves through the media and started a roller coaster ride for the...

This is the first Vandenberg album for 35 years, the last being Alibi in 1985. I did see Adrians ‘Moonkings’ a while back, that was an excellent gig, the guy...

After leaving the band Steeler in 1988, the solo career of Axel Rudi Pell was soon launched with gusto. Since then he has produced an album nearly every year, this...

The sound of your local biker gang getting together and forming a band, conjures up many thoughts and images. But when you live in Milan and the local bikers consist...

Retro Prog, is this what I’m hearing, is this even a genre? Two likeminded brothers, Jonathan (Drums) and Adam Holt (Guitar/Vocals), started out in their youth covering Led Zeppelin and...

Fifteen years is a long time to be away from something you love, but now Florian Reimann has returned with a new project, Command The Machyne. Maybe best known for...

The Black Country Glamsters are back riding high in their sleazy rock and roll saddles. A new album from Wolverhampton’s answer to Mötley Crüe, is just what we need right...

Anyone for tennis, the latest solo album by The Electric Boys frontman is definitely about love and matching up, but also tackles the problems about living with the high expectations...

Back in 1981 two friends, both guitar players, formed a band and joined the ranks of the NWOBHM brigade. The friends were Robin Brancher and Keith Sharp and they called...

My first visit to the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes tonight and this is due to me bottling the journey last Tuesday to Bilston. The floods, sleet and snow just...

Early doors at the Birmingham 02 Institute tonight as there are three bands on. Of course most routes into Digbeth are closed due to roadworks, so I have to rely...

The popularity of Voodoo Sioux hasn’t waned at all over the years and they have been going since 1991, although they did have a hiatus starting in 1997 for twelve...

Arguably one of the best bands coming out of the NWOCR generation, Those Damn Crows have finally put together a follow up to their highly prized debut ‘Murder And The...

A visit up to The Robin 2 in Bilston to watch a rock and roll icon, what better way (No Pun Intended) to spend an otherwise miserable January night. It...

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...

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...