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!

SISTER SHOTGUN announce dates in July with Gama Bomb

SISTER SHOTGUN announce dates in July with Gama Bomb English rock band Sister Shotgun have announced dates in July with Gamma Bomb and a Midlands show with friends Iconic Eye in Cannock on June 1, 2019. Vocalist Chloe Ozwell says: “We’re very much looking forward to returning to the Midlands …

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Stiff Little Fingers – Announce UK/EIRE Dates

ANNOUNCE UK/EIRE SUMMER 2019 TOUR “Far from predictable” – Evening Chronicle “There is poetry in motion … a sharp eye for the real … a genuine meaning and depth”  – Louder Than War “The band remains tight and energetic throughout” – Buzz Magazine Stiff Little Fingers are pleased to announce additional UK/EIRE tour …

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VOLBEAT announce new album & tour, debut new single & video

VOLBEAT RETURN WITH SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘REWIND, REPLAY, REBOUND’ VIA VERTIGO RECORDS ON AUGUST 2ND SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE NEIL FALLON (CLUTCH) & GARY HOLT (EXODUS/SLAYER) BAND DEBUT VIDEO FOR NEW SONG “LEVIATHAN” EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR ANNOUNCED WITH SUPPORT FROM BARONESS & DANKO JONES Multi-platinum, Danish rock band VOLBEAT confirm their return with their …

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ROCK’N’GROWL RECORDS Announce RAWKAHOLIC Volume 1 Rock/Metal Sampler

ROCK’N’GROWL RECORDS, a division of ROCK’N’GROWL PROMOTION have announced the release of a digital Rock/Metal Sampler ‘RAWKAHOLIC Volume 1‘ with 15 exclusive – unreleased studio and live tracks for June 2019. The first three bands to be announce are SYTERIA, AIRFORCE and DESOLATION ANGELS. There are still free slots available and bands can send their songs to: promo@rockngrowl.com #1 SYTERIA featuring Jax …

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Charlie Sheen Gives A Big Shout Out To Hookers & Blow!

HOOKERS & BLOW Led By Guns ‘N’ Roses Keyboardist, Dizzy Reed Gets A Big Shout Out From Charlie Sheen! Announces More Tour Dates Hookers & Blow, the now legendary project formed by long time Guns ’n’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, recently announced a global merchandise and recording deal with the world’s …

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UK’s SYTERIA Get Equipment Robbed, Jackie Chambers Reaches Out!

UK rockers SYTERIA, featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool and previously Blitzkrieg in their ranks, have new songs ready for their 2nd album Reflection, gigs booked to test them out, the Kickstarter campaign up to 200% in just 3 days …couldn’t be better, then SYTERIA play the Lounge in London. The next morning they wake up and go down to the Archway Premier Inn hotel car …

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MAN WITH A MISSION release ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’ video

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced the release of their brand new single ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’. The band have released an amazing video for the song, filmed at their recent 50,000 capacity headline show at the Hanshin Koshien Stadium, capturing the huge scale of the Japanese rock phenomenon …

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ENFORCER | Band premiere the official video for ‘Regrets’ in celebration of new album

BAND PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘REGRETS’ NEW ALBUM ZENITH IS IN STORES NOW! It’s been more than 4 years but today Swedish metallers ENFORCER finally unleash their fifth studio album Zenith via Nuclear Blast. To mark the occasion, the quartet is premiering the official music video for ‘Regrets’, an English adaption of TERMINAL’s song ‘Zadnji Izlet’. Check out the video, which …

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LoveSick Radio Release New Blues Tinged Single, “Bloodshot Eyes”

LoveSick Radio Release New Blues Tinged Single, “Bloodshot Eyes” “Bloodshot Eyes” Voted Track of the Week on Classic Rock Magazine Alternative Rock Band LoveSick Radio has released their newest single, “Bloodshot Eyes,” which was voted Track of the Week on Classic Rock Magazine. “Good times now with part Ohio, part Vegas-based rockers Lovesick Radio. …

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Cornwall Rocks – Breaking the Sound Barrier!

Brand new three day festival to be launched later this year….. Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that Cornwall Rocks will be held at Tencreek Holiday Park in Looe on 15th, 16th and 17th November 2019  The line-up for our first rock festival in Cornwall had to tick all the right boxes.  With The Quireboys, Diamond Head and Massive Wagons headlining plus fifteen other very different, but …

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