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!

Michael Monroe – One Man Gang

Michael Monroe, the stage name of Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm founder and frontman of the iconic glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, (formed when he was a teenager back in 1979) has just released his ninth studio album One Man Gang via Silver Lining Music. The talented Mr Monroe not only sings but …

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A Thousand Horses Release New Single ‘Livin’ My Best Life’

A THOUSAND HORSES NEW SINGLE ‘LIVIN’ MY BEST LIFE’ WATCH HEREFIRST RELEASE ON DAVE COBB’S LOW COUNTRY SOUND/ELEKTRA RECORDS Acclaimed country rock band A Thousand Horses have just released the brand new single, ‘Livin’ My Best Life‘. Watch/share the official music video HERE. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and …

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Down ‘n’ Outz – This Is How We Roll

Down ‘n’ Outz, the side project of Def Leppard‘s frontman Joe Elliott was founded back in 2009. Heavily influenced by Mott The Hoople the band also features a somewhat stellar cast with members of The Quireboys, Wayward Sons & Vixen. You can find out the history behind the project from …

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MAMMOTH MAMMOTH Release “Tear It Down” Lyric Video

MAMMOTH MAMMOTH Unleashes Brand New, High Voltage Single! Kreuzung due out November 8th on Napalm Records November 8th will see Australia’s finest, high-energy rock juggernaut, MAMMOTH MAMMOTH, return with their fifth studio album, titled Kreuzung, on Napalm Records. Recorded and produced by Richard Behrens in the winter of 2018/19 at …

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New Discharge documentary out soon!

Lost Data Productions, an independent, DIY collective that promote underground / alternative bands through filming, documenting, live streaming bands on the UK underground circuit are to release a documentary on the iconic punk band DISCHARGE! One of the original UK hardcore / UK82 punk bands, Discharge exploded onto the UK …

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THE 69 EYES | JYRKI FEATURED ON THE VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF SHOW

THE 69 EYES | JYRKI FEATURED ON THE VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF SHOW On September 13th, THE 69 EYES released their 30-year-anniversary album ‘West End‘ and just recently announced new US tour dates (See below). After hitting number 1 of the Finnish album charts, the band now presents something amazingly different. While recently visiting the US, …

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Ricky Warwick to Auction Denim Jacket for Charity!

BLACK STAR RIDERS/ THIN LIZZY’S RICKY WARWICK ANNOUNCES AUCTION TO SUPPORT CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TO START ON 1STOCTOBER 2019 Guitarist and front-man of iconic rock bands Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy is set to auction his denim cut off jacket to the highest bidder to support the excellent …

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EVIL INVADERS Raising Hell With Brand New Video

EVIL INVADERS Raising Hell With Brand New Video From Upcoming Live Album + DVD Surge Of Insanity – Live in Antwerp 2018 due out October 4th on Napalm Records! When you unleash the Belgian Evil Invaders onstage, metal gains a complete new, heady and exciting dimension that is second to …

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KING VOODOO Release ‘TVC’ Music Video

UK rockers KING VOODOO have released a new music video for ‘TVC‘, the track is taken from their debut EP ‘4‘, which will be released on November 8th, 2019. This foot stomping, head banging tune is all about a group of 5 people who created “The Vegas Club“. The Vegas Club is all about their …

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CRYSTAL VIPER Release New Video And Single

Crystal Viper release new single and video, new album out in November. Polish heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER released new video and single, “Still Alive”. “It’s an opening track on our new album, “Tales Of Fire And Ice”, right after the intro. It’s basically a song about the Bermuda Triangle, but the …

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BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS Announce New album

BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS to release ‘I Just Cannot Believe It’s Incredible’ album through The Sign Records New album to come in 2020 We welcome Beat City Tubeworks to The Sign Records. Beat City Tubeworks will release their debut album ‘I Just Cannot Believe It’s the Incredible…’ on the 6th of …

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THE OUTFIT releases new single “Viking”

THE OUTFIT releases new single “Viking”   The Outfit, from Chicago, have been creating a buzz since coming on to the rock scene. Their first single “Soldier Boy,” released in 2018, secured the #34 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart. The band isn’t re-inventing the wheel, and it never tries …

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BLAKE RED’s Debut EP Arrives Oct 25, 2019

BLAKE RED Is Audible Proof That Music Truly Matters – Her Debut EP Arrives Oct. 25th, 2019! With a spectacularly explosive sound and something truly genuine to say – BLAKE RED is set to detonate and break the internet with a gripping debut EP.  Shining a bright light on the …

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DAVEY SUICIDE Reveals New Single/Music Video “Medicate Me”

   DAVEY SUICIDE REVEALS DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO “MEDICATE ME” FEAT. TELLE SMITH (THE WORD ALIVE) ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘ROCK AINT DEAD’ OUT JANUARY 2020 VIA OUT OF LINE MUSIC/INGROOVES   Hailing from ‘Unholywood, Killafornia’, DAVEY SUICIDE is cultivating the underground by fusing arena rock, sleaze, and industrial music with a theatrical edge. …

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MAMMOTH MAMMOTH Announce New Album

MAMMOTH MAMMOTH Reveal Album Details + Release Brand New Music Video! Kreuzung coming November 8th on Napalm Records! Watch a brand new video for the album title track HERE Australia’s high voltage outfit, MAMMOTH MAMMOTH, are proud to announce their, highly anticipated 5th studio album titled, Kreuzung, which is set for …

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