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!

New Single & Video from Liberty Lies ‘Different Tongues’

Liberty Lies New Single ‘Different Tongues’ New Album Coming Spring 2019 The end of last year saw the highly anticipated release of Liberty Lies new single ‘Different Tongues’. Recorded at Romesh Dodangoda’s Longwave studio in Cardiff, mixed by Dan Lucas at Anchor Baby Recording and mastered by Katie Tavini, it was the second single …

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GREEN LUNG confirmed as main support for PUPPY tour

  South London-based heavy rock quintet GREEN LUNG  have been confirmed as main support for PUPPY on their upcoming UK tour, starting April 17. The tour dates will come shortly after the release of GREEN LUNG‘s debut album, Woodland Rites which will be released via Kozmik Artifactz on heavyweight vinyl, CD, cassette …

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Downfall Of Gaia Releases “Of Withering Violet Leaves”

  Downfall Of Gaia releases third single, “Of Withering Violet Leaves” February 8th sees Downfall Of Gaia release their new album, Ethic Of Radical Finitude! In anticipation of this release, Downfall Of Gaia have now launched the third single, “Of Withering Violet Leaves”. Downfall Of Gaia comments: “Today we’re excited …

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Massive – Rebuild Destroy

Massive have just released their third album Rebuild Destroy via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. According to their story here Massive were  “Assembled from parts lying around Melbourne in 2012” this description made me think of some freakish Frankenstein’s Monster of a band, but good things can be made from a few …

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BLOODY TIMES Release ‘Day of Collapse’ Lyric Video

German heavy metal band, BLOODY TIMES, have released a new lyric video for ‘Day of Collapse‘, in memory of the fallen men and women of the September 11 attacks, the song is taken off their new album ‘On A Mission‘ which was released January 11, 2019, and features ROSS THE BOSS (ex-MANOWAR), JOHN GREELY (ex-ICED …

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STEEL ENGRAVED Release ‘Rebellion’ Music Video and Single

German Heavy/Power Metal machine STEEL ENGRAVED, have released a new single & music video for ‘Rebellion‘, the song is taken of their new self-titled album, out on January 25th, 2019 via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. STEEL ENGRAVED‘s third studio outing will comprise 13 tracks guaranteed to please the fans of majestic, melodic, modern …

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MASSIVE – New Video “Long Time Coming” Out Today!

MASSIVE NEW VIDEO/SINGLE: “LONG TIME COMING” RELEASE DATE: 11THJANUARY 2019 Watch video premiere here – https://bit.ly/2shemjZ NEW ALBUM: “REBUILD DESTROY” RELEASE DATE: 1st FEBRUARY 2019 Aussie rock ‘n’ rollers MASSIVE released their brand new video and single “Long Time Coming” today. The track is the second single taken from the forthcoming record …

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FULL HOUSE BREW CREW Release ‘Cannot Be Judged’ Music Video

Greek Groove Metallers FULL HOUSE BREW CREW featuring a ROTTING CHRIST member in their ranks, have released a new music video for ‘Cannot Be Judged‘, the track is taken from their monstrous second album ‘Me Against You‘. The video was directed by Leonidas Michelopoulos. After many years of absence, because of Vagelis’ duties as the bass …

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Stiff Little Fingers Announce UK Tour In March 2019 With Traditional St.Patrick’s Day Show In Glasgow

Stiff Little Fingers are pleased to announce a 14-date headline tour in March 2019, including the traditional date in Glasgow’s iconic venue Barrowland Ballroom on 17th March. With a career spanning over more than 40th years, Stiff Little Fingers‘ live shows always become something special, a unique event that never disappoints and the annual …

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