Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

Tyr reveals details for new album, ‘Hel’ and launches first single, “Fire and Flame”

Tyr reveals details for new album, ‘Hel’; launches first single, “Fire and Flame” On March 8th, the Faroe Islands’ Tyr will release their eighth full-length, Hel, via Metal Blade Records. Hel is a collection of ruthlessly melodic and irresistibly compelling progressive folk metal that will immediately resonate with any who have followed the band at any point …

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Prophets of Addiction New Video ‘Babylon Boulevard’

‘Babylon Boulevard’, the new video from Prophets of Addiction and HighVolMusic is out now and is the fourth video from the band’s latest release ‘Nothing But The Truth’ featuring Lesli Sanders and Glenn Gilbert. The video was filmed and produced by JBaca Studios. A video for each track on the album is planned to …

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Kurokuma and Blind Monarch to tour UK

Blind Monarch

KUROKUMA AND BLIND MONARCH ANNOUNCE UK TOUR UK doom bands KUROKUMA and BLIND MONARCH are pleased to announce that they will embark on a short string of UK dates in early 2019. Blind Monarch commented, “As the frosts thaw, the Blind Monarch begins a pilgrimage from beneath the shadow of …

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SACRED REICH Announces the Return of Dave McClain

Phoenix-based thrash icons, SACRED REICH, are thrilled to announce the return of former drummer Dave McClain to their ranks, following his departure from Bay Area Metal outfit Machine Head last month after 23 years on the drum throne. Before joining Machine Head, McClain played drums for SACRED REICH for four …

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Peter118 Release New Single ‘Money and Lies’

Stoke-based punk rockers, Peter118 have just released their new single “Money and Lies” with an accompanying video. Originally the solo project of Peter Field, formerly of punk bands Senseless and Ambassadors of Shalom, Peter118 stormed onto the scene with the release ‘Make It Or Break It’ EP in 2014, when Field …

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Babylon Shakes Announces New Lineup

  Babylon Shakes Announces New Lineup Vintage Sleaze powerhouse trio BABYLON SHAKES adds new member. Bassist Gary Jordan moves over to guitar making room for new bassist and now 4th member David Elmore. Hailing from Virginia, Dave compliments the band perfectly bringing a wealth of musical skill, knowledge and talent …

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Black Sabbath tribute Ninth Star by Emerald Sabbath

☢️ THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW AN IRISH NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY INSPECTOR BROUGHT 10 EX MEMBERS OF BLACK SABBATH The ‘Ninth Star’ album is an ambitious epic rock & classical music tribute to BLACK SABBATH ‘Ninth Star’ by Emerald Sabbath features 10 former members of Black Sabbath and much more, …

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Two New Holiday Songs From The Tossers

THE TOSSERS RELEASE TWO HOLIDAY TRACKS “Merry Christmas” and “Auld Lang Syne”   Famed for their gutsy and resolute blue-collared anthems, THE TOSSERS are stepping in a different direction by releasing two songs for the holiday season – an original, ‘Merry Christmas,’ and the traditional New Year’s poem ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ penned …

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The Crown Announces Vinyl Re-issues and European Tour Dates

The Crown announces vinyl re-issues for ‘Crowned In Terror’, ‘Crowned Unholy’ and ‘Possessed 13’; European tour to kick off in December Unholy Swedish Deathrace Kings The Crown have just announced vinyl re-issues for three of their classic albums: Crowned In Terror, Crowned Unholy, and Possessed 13. Available January 11th, fans can pre-order copies now from Indie …

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