ROCK and ROLE: The Visionary Songs of Peter Hammill and Van der Graaf Generator
Many younger fans, asked to name a Peter Hammill / Van der Graaf Generator (VdGG) song, probably couldn't do so if their mothers' lives...
Spock’s Beard Return with Epic Prog Journey The Archaeoptimist
Spock's Beard are now a firmly established presence in the prog firmament, being one of the most consistent and exciting bands, with a whole...
Hanabie bring the Sweet and Sour to Manchester
Hanabie's Download set from 2023 is a legendary set considering how short it was. The band have slowly garnered a cult following in the...
The Plot In You, Saosin, Cane Hill and Currents bring Metal to Manchester
The Plot In You brought a lineup to Manchester Academy that perfectly captures heavy music in 2025. Saosin's legendary post-hardcore, Cane Hill's vulnerable "sad...
Arch Enemy: A Blood Dynasty returns to Manchester
Yet another gigantic bill has hit Manchester, but this time it's spooky because it's Halloween. Swedish melodic death metal legends Arch Enemy close out...
Steve Morse Band – Triangulation Album Review
Known to rock fans as Deep Purple's longest-serving guitarist, Steve Morse (no relation to Neal Morse) stepped away from the band in 2022 to...
Sklitakling Explodes At The Apollon Platebar In The Heart Of Bergen
The ferociously efficient and ever so cool punk rock quartet known as Sklitakling stopped by the Apollon Platebar early Thursday evening (November 6) to...
Mott the Hoople Icon Ian Hunter Career Captured in Rare Ross Halfin Photo Book
First off, let's get one thing straight: Ian Hunter is a rock 'n' roll legend. His work in making Mott the Hoople the band...
Duff McKagan Lighthouse Live Review: Intimate Islington Show
Lighthouse is a recording of a sold-out gig Duff McKagan and his band played at the Islington Assembly Hall, October 5th 2024, a venue...
Carl Miller’s Backstage Chronicles: Rock Stars Behaving Badly
Carl Miller has put together Backstage Chronicles, a series of stories and anecdotes about life on the road in the music business, spanning several...
