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!

THOSE DAMN CROWS share official video for Set In Stone

THOSE DAMN CROWS RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE ‘SET IN STONE’ ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS FOR FEBRUARY 2020 UPGRADED NEW ALBUM ‘POINT OF NO RETURN’ SET FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 7, 2020  PRE-ORDER NOW Hotly-tipped Welsh rock act THOSE DAMN CROWS are pleased to share a new, official video for latest single ‘Set In …

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Apocalyptica Release New Video ‘En Route To Mayhem’

NEW VIDEO ‘EN ROUTE TO MAYHEM’ WATCH THE VIDEO HERE PLUS COMPETITION TO WIN INTIMATE PERFORMANCE STUNNING NEW ALBUM CELL-0 RELEASED JANUARY 10th 2020 PRE ORDER HERE Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rock band Apocalyptica have released the video for ‘En Route To Mayhem’, which will transport the viewer to a fantastical post-humanity future. This imaginary …

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Wille Edwards Releases single ‘Houses on the Sand’

Wille and the Bandits’ Frontman Releases single and reveals video ‘Houses on the Sand’ to Help the Homeless:  Video, Single and EP Now Out! In the cold, grey, rainy lead-up to Christmas, Wille Edwards – Cornwall-based musician, eclectic songwriter, and frontman of internationally-acclaimed band Wille and the Bandits – has been working to raise much-needed awareness of the …

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British Lion share ‘The Burning’ from the upcoming album out Jan 17th

BRITISH LION SHARE THE TITLE TRACK FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM THE BURNING – OUT JANUARY 17TH LISTEN TO ‘THE BURNING’ HERE PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE ON TOUR IN THE UK THIS DECEMBER PLAYING THE O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER British Lion have shared the title-track from their upcoming second album The Burning, which will be released January 17th 2020 in …

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Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN releases new single & video

Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single and Official Video, “Run With The Devil” Featuring Jørgen Munkeby of Shining Watch the Cinematic New Video HERE [Photo Credit: Grzegorz-Gołębiowski] Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN return in a new guise. Immerse yourself in the obscure world of ME AND THAT MAN and enter the black …

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SYLOSIS Return With New Album ‘Cycle Of Suffering’

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Return With New Album ‘Cycle Of Suffering’ + First Single ‘I Sever’ + Headline London Show Josh Middleton has announced the long-anticipated return of Sylosis with the coming record, ‘Cycle Of Suffering’, set for release on the 7th February. The announcement also delivers a first look at the band, since their 3-year hiatus, with …

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Tequila Mockingbyrd Release Brand New Track

Tequila Mockingbyrd release brand new track ‘Drunk When I Told Ya’, a sea-shanty-esque festive banger all about the perils of drunk-dialling ‘Drunk When I Told Ya’ Video by Unit 15 Productions Tequila Mockingbyrd have had a whirlwind of a year joining forces with Gill Montgomery (The Amorettes) and Laurie Buchanan (Aaron Buchanan and the …

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Pitchshifter Entire Catalogue Available Across All Streaming Platforms

Pitchshifter Entire Catalogue Available Across All Streaming Platforms Since their sold out UK tour in November, UK rocktronica provocateurs Pitchshifter have remained largely silent.  Today, they have two important statements: 1) The band’s entire recording catalogue has been simultaneously uploaded to all online streaming platforms as of now, to coincide …

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Ronnie Wood – New London Pop-Up Exhibition

THE RONNIE WOOD COLLECTION Private View – Thursday 12 December 5 -10pm Invite only Exhibition Continues 13-15 December 2019, 10am – Late 71 Blandford Street Marylebone, London, W1U 8AB Critically acclaimed artist, producer, song writer, and esteemed Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will unveil a new London pop-up exhibition this December. The …

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THE QUIREBOYS Announce ’35 & Live’ Digital Only Album

The Quireboys have today announced the digital-only audio release of their momentous 35th Anniversary performance at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on September 14th this year. The gold and platinum disc recipients sold out their 35th Anniversary gig, and played a stunning set of 17 classic Quireboys tracks in front of over 2000 adoring fans, including major hits such as …

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2019 Orange Amplification $10,000+ #wishgranted

2019 Orange Amplification $10,000+ #wishgranted Orange Amplification’s famous Wish Granted is back for 2019, and it is bigger and better than ever! For added Christmas cheer, Orange are also making their Rock Guitar Foundation Course  completely FREE for the whole of December. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a global presence with a …

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Five Finger Death Punch – Announce 8th Album: “F8”

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH  ANNOUNCE LONG AWAITED EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM, “F8″ OUT GLOBALLY FEBRUARY 28TH. PRE – ORDER THE ALBUM NOW!  UK/EURO BUNDLES AVAILABLE HERE! “INSIDE OUT” – FIRST SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM OUT NOW.  LISTENTO THE SONG OR WATCH THE OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO MASSIVE UK/EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR IN WINTER 2020  WITH SPECIAL …

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WEDNESDAY 13 releases haunting cover of Gary Numan song ‘Films’

WEDNESDAY 13 RELEASES HAUNTING COVER OF GARY NUMAN SONG “FILMS” The Duke of Spook and his devilish ghouls, WEDNESDAY 13, has debuted an unreleased cover of Gary Numan’s song “Films” from his debut solo album “The Pleasure Principle,” which just turned 40 this past September. The track is taken from Wednesday 13’s recent “Necrophaze” sessions and features guest vocals from Calico …

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