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!

COLORVINE (formerly Tower City) Release ‘Radio Days’ Fan Video

Colorvine - Wake up

US rock band COLORVINE (formerly TOWER CITY) have released a fan video for ‘Radio Days’, the track is taken from their new melodic rock album ‘Wake Up‘, which was released in Europe on July 5th, 2019 via CV Media Group/Cargo Records UK. This isn’t the typical “come-back” story, though. Forget the band previously signed with Warner Brothers, Interscope and Atlantic, and …

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ENDSEEKER launch new video for “Spiritual Euphoria”

ENDSEEKER launch new video for “Spiritual Euphoria” from forthcoming album “The Harvest” Hamburg’s finest death metal act ENDSEEKER have just announced September 13th as the release date for their debut Metal Blade Records full length album, The Harvest. Music and videos can be heard now at www.metalblade.com/endseeker Pre-orders for the album are available in a …

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CRO-MAGS – Don’t Give In

Hardcore Punk legends Cro-Mags have just signed with Victory Records (and Arising Empire Records in Europe) to release a three track EP ‘Don’t Give In’. Their first release since the ‘Revenge’ album’ in 2000! They head out on tour supporting the Misfits on several shows in the USA before heading …

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CRO-MAGS RELEASE NEW EP ON VICTORY RECORDS

CRO-MAGS RELEASE NEW EP ON VICTORY RECORDS First New Music in Nearly 20 Years, Three Song EP Out Today, 7 Inch EP To Be Released Dates with Misfits Start Today!   Victory Records is excited to announce the signing of hardcore icons CRO-MAGS, led by founder Harley Flanagan. The pioneering NYC …

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STORMCHILD to Release “Lightning Never Strikes Twice”

STORMCHILD to release the “Lightning Never Strikes Twice” album, produced by Chris Tsangarides. The Bolton / Lancashire based NWOBHM act STORMCHILD, will release its actual debut album entitled “Lightning Never Strikes Twice” on Skol Records, 40 years after they first formed. The album has been produced by Chris Tsangarides, the …

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SACROSANCT Welcome Back Former Guitarist Gerrit Knol 

SACROSANCT, the German-Dutch progressive metal outfit founded by former Pestilence guitarist Randy Meinhard, have welcomed former guitarist Gerrit Knol back into their ranks. Knol, who played on the band’s second album, ‘Recesses for the Depraved‘ (1991), replaces Chrischi Göwert, who left SACROSANCT in January 2019 to focus on other commitments and musical projects. Drummer Jonas Schütz, who initially performed …

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VARDIS, RYAN ROXIE, KRASHKARMA, SYTERIA and more on RAWKAHOLIC VOLUME 1

RAWKAHOLIC VOLUME 1 is a digital Rock & Metal Sampler with exclusive and unreleased tracks, featuring NWoBMH legends VARDIS, RYAN ROXIE (Alice Cooper guitarist), SYTERIA (feat. Jackie Chambers of Girlschool in their ranks), KRASHKARMA (feat. WIZO bassist Ralf Dietel) , AIRFORCE (feat. Paul Dianno) and 11 more bands from UK, USA, Canada, Denmark… to be released on July 5, 2019 via ROCK’N’GROWL RECORDS. Track listing: 1. Syteria – Reflection (exclusive & unreleased) …

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SKID ROW UK Tour Dates Announced

The MJR Group by Arrangement with IAA Presents SKID ROW Plus Special Guests (The Quireboys + Crashdïet + Hollowstar + Matt Mitchell & The Cold Hearts) Multi-platinum selling band SKID ROW will embark on a full UK tour this year, which will see the New Jersey rockers playing shows across the …

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LAST GREAT DREAMERS CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF RETROSEXUAL!

  Powerpop rockers Last Great Dreamers are to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their classic debut album this autumn with a first-time vinyl edition and a special London show. Originally released in 1994 though Bleeding Hearts Records, Retrosexual picked up rave reviews at the time, being voted album of the year by legendary …

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Eva Bartok’s Next Move, Chess Club

Post punk-metal band Eva Bartok will release their self-titled debut EP on 23rd August. Watch their insane new video ‘Chess Club’ here Recorded in Cardiff at Corner House Studios with Liam Ross (Sylosis, Monuments, Hark) with production by Fudge Wilson (Exit International) and mixed by Kurtis Bagley of Luna Crown …

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Hammerfall – New Video “(We Make) Sweden Rock” Out Now

Hammerfall

HAMMERFALL  REVEAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR (WE MAKE) SWEDEN ROCK NEW ALBUM ‘DOMINION’ DUE OUT 16THAUGUST 2019 THROUGH NAPALM RECORDS PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW HERE Listen to the song HERE Watch HERE PONTUS NORGREN (guitar), DAVID WALLIN (drums), JOACIM CANS (vocals), FREDRIK LARSSON (bass), OSCAR DRONJAK (guitar). Credit: Robert Tüchi – Picwish Fotodesign HAMMERFALL has …

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The STRAY CATS Vault Onto Album Charts With ’40’

  THE STRAY CATS VAULT ONTO THE ALBUM CHARTS WITH ’40,’ THEIR FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 26 YEARS, ON SURFDOG RECORDS EARNS CRITICAL ACCOLADES BAND IS GEARING UP FOR SUMMER CONCERT TOUR OF THE U.S. AND EUROPE      (Album cover) The STRAY CATS—Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, …

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THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock’n’Roll’ Album Details

Canadian dirty hard rockers THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS, have announced the release of their new album ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock’n’Roll‘ on July 26th via Cargo Records UK. How does one go about describing THUNDERFUCK & THE DEADLY ROMANTICS. One Part RAMONES, one part AC/DC, add in a little GUNS’n’ROSES and a dash of STEEL PANTHER! Tracklist: 1. Drink This Party …

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Rivers of Nihil announce headlining dates around Summer Slaughter 2019

Rivers of Nihil announce headlining dates around Summer Slaughter 2019 This summer, Rivers of Nihil will join Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, The Faceless, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice + the Headbang For The Highway Winners for Summer Slaughter 2019! Before and after the tour, Rivers of Nihil will also headline several shows with Lorna Shore and Brand of Sacrifice as support. See …

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CRASHDÏET Announce New Album ‘Rust’

Crashdïet

Sweden’s own sleaze metal pioneers, Crashdïet, are back with a new album, which is set for release on 13th September via Diet Records (Scandinavia) and Frontiers Music srl (World, ex-Scandinavia). ‘Rust’ is Crashdïet’s first studio album in six years and follows their 2013 effort, ‘The Savage Playground’. It is also …

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