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!

Hellectrokuters Stream New Album ‘Round Two’

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Gogol Bordello Announce New Album ‘Seekers and Finders’

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Tequila Mockingbyrd – Fight and Flight

Tequila Mockingbyrd, an Australian three piece hard rock band released their debut album; ‘Fight And Flight’ via Off Yer Rocka on 24th March 2017 in the UK, alongside lead track ‘I Smell Rock N Roll’.  If you’ve got their debut EP T Byrds Are Go then you’ll already be familiar …

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Win Merchandise from Scunge Rockers ‘They Uncultured’

Win ‘They Uncultured’ Merchandise Scunge rock dystopian superheroes They Uncultured recently released debut single Bark Like a Dog and will be appearing at Camden Rocks Festival next Saturday – June 3rd where you can see them at Belushi’s at 10pm. To celebrate the band have offered some prizes for our latest competiton. …

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Kiss – Kissworld Manchester Arena Concert Cancelled

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Lord Of The Lost Sign To Napalm Records

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Wednesday 13 Unveils ‘Cruel To You’ Video

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Biters – The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be

  Biters a Punk/Rock ‘n’ Roll band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009 release their second album ‘The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be‘ via Earache Records today (19th May 2017). This follows their critically acclaimed 2015 début album ‘Electric Blood’ and several EPs. Energetic live performances with tales of …

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Wo Fat Announce June US Tour

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Iron Bastards Unveil New Music Video for “Rock O’Clock”

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Vardis Sign Management Contract with Rock’N’Growl Promotion

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Black Star Riders Welcome New Drummer – Chad Szeliga

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Overkill Announces New Drummer Jason Bittner

Announce New Drummer JASON BITTNER! Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, have kept the machine running strong in 2017 with the release of their highly-acclaimed eighteenth album, ‘The Grinding Wheel’,  as well as adding another US tour under their belts. Today, the band welcomes another addition to OVERKILL’s history with their new drummer, Jason ‘Sticks’ Bittner (Shadows …

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SYTERIA feat. Jackie Chambers (Girlschool) Release “I’m All Women” Video

UK rockers SYTERIA, featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool and previously Blitzkrieg, released a brand new music video for the track ‘I’m All Women‘, the song is taken from the debut album ‘Rant-O-Bot Album‘, out on May 30th 2017. The new album is available on all digital platforms and can be ordered on CD directly from the SYTERIA‘s official website: www.syteria.co.uk. The …

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Perfect Blue Sky Premier ‘Give You My Love’ Music Video

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Rock Goddess Release Music Video for “It’s more than Rock and Roll”

Legendary London trio ROCK GODDESS have released a music video for “It’s more than Rock and Roll“, the song is the title track of the forthcoming EP, which is set to be released on May 19th, 2017. Digital distribution via Cargo Records and physical EP CDs, with a 4 page booklet in a jewel case by ROCK GODDESS directly. The first 500 copies will be signed and numbered. …

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