Within Temptation – From powerful lyrics to epic anthems
When Within Temptation announced the European leg of their ‘Bleed Out’ tour I didn't expect to be travelling to Nottingham to watch them, but...
Frozen Crown take the throne as War Hearts
It’s only been 18 months since Frozen Crown last brought out an album but these guys just seem to hate staying out of the...
Deep Purple paints the town purple in Manchester
The number of rock bands from the 60s and 70s that can still fill arenas is gradually getting smaller but hard rock legends like...
Beardfish – Songs For Beating Hearts
Following a break that lasted from 2015 to 2023, attributed by the band to what they refer to as "various issues," Beardfish has come...
Mary Coughlan – Repeat Rewind
Possibly the most famous female vocalist to have emerged from the Emerald Isle in recent years, and considered to be ‘Irish vocal royalty.’ Mary...
Manchester say their goodbyes to Sepultura
Opening incredibly early and boasting a preposterous lineup, Sepultura have finally arrived in Manchester for what could be their final UK shows. Sepultura have...
Lacuna Coil get ‘Reckless’ in Manchester
As days get shorter with people wanting to gather indoors, the 2024/25 gig season is back in full swing and Lacuna Coil couldn’t be...
Frost* – Life In The Wires
As each member of this band is highly sought after in other projects—John Mitchell currently performing with Asia and Craig Blundell on tour drumming...
Cats In Space step into their Time Machine
There are plenty of good rock bands out there, quite a few of whom deserve to be better known, but not too many are...
Utflod annihilated The Apollon Record Store in Bergen
The exceptionally aggressive and all-out riveting musical force of nature known as Utflod recently released their face-melting yet perfectly atmospheric debut album titled Efterdønn via the wonderful Apollon Records....
