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Live Review: Revocation / Goatwhore / Alluvial / Creeping Death – Rebellion, Manchester 13.02.2023
After a relatively stress free jaunt across the Pennines, I was met with a winding queue which hugged the perimeter of the Rebellion and even though the doors were advertised as a more traditional 19.00hrs opening, there still seemed to be a lot of back clad warriors piling in as the sounds of crunching death …
Live Review / Gallery: Katatonia & Sólstafir – The Garage, Glasgow 13/02/23
Formed as a death metal duo back in 1991, Swedish veterans Katatonia have long-since moved on from their abrasive beginnings, and in 2023, hit the road in support of their twelfth full-length record, Sky Void of Stars, another lush and grandiose mix of prog-metal and gothic rock. Officially a co-headline with Icelandic post-metal group Sólstafir, …
Gallery & Set-lists: Dry Cleaning / Dehd / Thus Love – Vicar Street, Dublin 14.02.2023
Dry Cleaning played to a sold-out Vicar Street Dublin to kick off the UK & European tour in support of their latest album ‘Stumpwork’ bringing with them from Vermont ‘Thus Love’ and from Chicago ‘Dehd’ all bands playing some fantastic sets. Thus Love Photos: Dehd Photos & Set-list: Bad LoveNobodyLonerStarsClearLuckyNo DifferenceEmpty In My MindEggshellsFloodWindow Dry …
Live Review: Black Star Riders 10th Anniversary Tour – Limelight 1, Belfast 11.02.2023
Words & Photos David McEneaney. Anyone who has any interest in hard rock should and probably does know the name Ricky Warwick. If you don’t, it’s time you go take a listen to some of his stuff. It doesn’t really matter where you start with his extensive back catalogue, because as far as I’m concerned …
Live Review: Palaye Royale – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton 12.02.2023 Plus Gallery
A speedy 30 minutes after the doors open, the queue that once snaked around the building has made it’s way into the venue; the lights dim and a dance track fills the room as we wait for our first act on the night to enter the stage. Starbenders are a high energy glam rock band …
Live Review: Gojira / Alien Weaponry / Employed To Serve – The National Stadium, Dublin 11.02.2023
Words: Letty Sharp // Photos: Ian Mc Donnell On the 11th of February, the French death metal band Gojira brought their Fortitude tour to The National Stadium. This was the first night of their European tour and the venue was sold out. Gojira brought the British heavy metal band Employed To Serve and New Zealand’s …
Live review: Girl In Red w/ Betty Taylor, The Metro Sydney 060223
Finally back in Australia for the first time since 2019, Girl In Red (Norway) headlined shows in Melbourne and Sydney as well as an appearance at Laneway Festival. Fresh releases ‘We Fell In Love In October’ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend’ and ‘October Passed Me By’ were clearly appreciated by the young crowd, who …
Live Review: You Me At Six, Waterparks, The Maine and Bears In Trees – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester 06/02/23
Tonight, at O2 Victoria Warehouse, sees You Me At Six on their Truth Decay tour with support from Waterparks, The Maine and Bears In Trees. Opening the night was self-proclaimed ‘dirtbag boyband’ Bears In Trees, hailing from South London with the band playing a 7 song set. Starting the set with 2021 track ‘Cut Corners …
Gallery & Set-list: The Brian Jonestown Massacre / Magic Mod – The Academy, Dublin 09.02.2023
The Brian Jonestown Massacre played a sold-out show at Dublin’s The Academy, in support and first for me was Magic Mod a magician. First time I’ve seen a magician opening a rock show. Magic Mod Photos: The Brian Jonestown Massacre Photos & Set-list: Number One Lucky KittyThe RealFudgeDo Rainbows Have Ends?Wait A Minute (2.30 to …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Keep The Circle Unbroken at Altar, Hobart, 03.02.2023
Keep The Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts being presented across many of Australia’s iconic towns featuring an incredible line-up of Australian musicians, spanning two generations and performing songs inspired by one of the most influential albums in the history of music, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album ‘Will the Circle be Unbroken’. …