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!

THE AMITY AFFLICTION Share New Single & Announce Next Album

THE AMITY AFFLICTION

RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM MISERY LEAD SINGLE “IVY (DOOMSDAY)” STREAMING NOW WITH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO AT WWW.THEAMITYAFFLICTION.NET PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE TODAY PERFORMING AT VANS WARPED TOUR 2018 EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR THIS AUTUMN MISERY ARRIVES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Roadrunner Records band The Amity Affliction have unveiled details of their widely anticipated new album, MISERY which arrives …

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Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators – Announce New Album “Living The Dream”

Slash

SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS ANNOUNCE ‘LIVING THE DREAM‘ NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED ON THE 21ST SEPTEMBER 2018 THROUGH SNAKEPIT/ROADRUNNER RECORDS GROUP ANNOUNCE U.S. HEADLINING TOUR STARTING THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2018 IN LOS ANGELES ONSALE FRIDAY 22ND JUNE (here) SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS have announced today, 18th June they’ll release …

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The SoapGirls Unveil Brand New Video ‘Johnny Rotten’

The SoapGirls unveil new video ‘Johnny Rotten’ & fight unprecedented censorship and trolling on Social Media. The SoapGirls unveil the video for Johnny Rotten a dark, angst, yet catchy song that is straight from the heart. Johnny Rotten’s vicious lyrics and hooky chorus shines, with their ever-so-edgy vocals, fuzzed guitar and throbbing bass creating …

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The Filaments Release New Track “Rip-Off World”

The Filaments

THE FILAMENTS release new track ’Rip-Off World” New album Look To The Skies out next Friday, June 15, 2018 on Pirates Press Records Dates announced including London release show THE FILAMENTS have released a new track called “Rip-Off World” from their new LP ‘Look To The Skies’ out on Pirates …

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SIEGE OF POWER signs to Metal Blade!

Siege of Power

Allstar Death Metal band SIEGE OF POWER signs to Metal Blade! Debut album out in the fall! No bullshit compromises of any kind whatsoever. That’s what SIEGE OF POWER is all about! SIEGE OF POWER started in 2013 as a project without any expectations. Shortly after releasing a split album it was left for …

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REECE to Release New Single ‘Falling Down’

Following Hold On getting airplay on HARD ROCK HELL Radio, TOTALROCK Radio and Playlisted on PLANETROCK for 4 weeks, REECE return with their new release FALLING DOWN. The single is released on iTunes, Amazon etc… on Friday 22nd June and will coincide with the release of the video as well. …

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Beechwood Release New Album ‘Inside the Flesh Hotel’

Beechwood

NYC psych/pop/glam band, Beechwood, have officially released their new LP, Inside the Flesh Hotel, out now on Alive Naturalsound. “Bigot In My Bedroom” recently premiered at Bandsintown, who called the song “an upbeat masterpiece” with “spirited coos and handclaps.” Beechwood is currently the band of the month at The Deli NYC, who described the …

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The Darkness Release New Live Track ‘Solid Gold’

The Darkness

RELEASE NEW LIVE TRACK ‘SOLID GOLD’ LISTEN HERE  NEW LIVE ALBUM LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH OUT JUNE 15TH VIA COOKING VINYL   ON TOUR WITH THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES JUNE 2018 INCLUDING WEMBLEY ARENA ALSO SUPPORTING QUEEN AT UK FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER Indisputable legends of rock The Darkness have today released a …

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HRH AOR VII ADDS 15 MORE ACTS

HRH AOR Poster

HRH AOR VII ADDS 15 MORE ACTS TO ITS SOLD-OUT CELEBRATION OF AOR.   SOME WEEKEND PASSES CAN STILL BE BOUGHT  www.hrhaor.com – BUT WHEN THEY’RE GONE, THEY’RE GONE!   HRH have announced the final 15 acts who’ll be joining the line-up for their pedal to the metal celebration of Adult-Oriented …

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