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!

Motionless In White Unveil 570 Video

Roadrunner Records’ latest signings, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have unveiled a new video for brand new track, ‘570’.  You can check it out here: The band signed to Roadrunner last month, commenting; “We are very honoured to finally announce that we have signed with Roadrunner Records. Over the past few months, …

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Gillan Vinyl Boxset to be Released

GILLAN VINYL BOXSET TO BE RELEASED Demon Records has announced the release of a new must-have Gillan vinyl boxset on 7th October. ‘The Vinyl Collection 1979-1982’ will feature 5 chart albums – 7 LPs in total – including Mr Universe (1979), Glory Road (1980, 2 LPs, with bonus disc ‘For …

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The Quireboys Announce New Album ‘Twisted Love’

ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “TWISTED LOVE” RELEASE DATE: 2ND SEPTEMBER 2016   FOUR TRACK EP “TWISTED LOVE EP” OUT ON 19TH AUGUST 2016 The summer of 2016 is the time to fall in love all over again as The Quireboys rediscover their passion for quintessential British rock and roll. Produced by The Quireboys and Martin Ekelund, the …

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White Crosses Launch ‘Dead Souls’ Video Single

Polish Punks White Crosses Launch ‘Dead Souls’ Video Single Having recently joined forces with UK indie label Engineer Records, the infectiously heartfelt post-hardcore/alt-punk outfit‘White Crosses’ unleash their ‘Dead Souls’ video single. Hailing from Warsaw (Poland) the quartet, featuring the creative partnership of Konrad Sloka (Vox/Guitar), Sebastian Prokop (Guitar), Stefan Banaszynski (Bass) …

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Gojira Debut New Video for ‘Low Lands’

Gojira Debut New Video for ‘Low Lands’ Roadrunner Records’ group Gojira have debuted their official music video for ‘Low Lands.’ Taken from their acclaimed chart topping new album MAGMA, ‘Low Lands’ and its music video are streaming now on the Gojira’s official YouTube channel. The captivating video – directed by …

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SOiL Announce UK / European Tour Dates 2016

SOiL Announce October / November 2016 UK and European Tour   Chicago Heavy Rockers SOiL will embark upon an extensive UK and European tour in October /November 2016. The tour will kick off on 27th October in Utrecht, Netherlands and end on 26th November in Milton Keynes, England. The tour …

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The SoapGirls Debut UK Single BAD BITCH & UK tour

The SoapGirls Debut UK Single BAD BITCH & UK tour     The SoapGirls have just finished making the video for their debut UK release – Bad Bitch, a caustic slice of vitriolic Rock’n’Roll & you can order the download now from https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thesoapgirls   The SoapGirls hailing from South Africa were given …

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Ancient – New Song Available for Streaming

Ancient – New Song Available for Streaming Renowned extreme metal titans ANCIENT have released a first song of their comeback album “Back To The Land Of The Dead“ which will be unleashed on September 16th, 2016 via Soulseller Records. Check out “Land Of The Dead” at this location: https://ancient2.bandcamp.com/track/land-of-the-dead The album will be available on …

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Blackfoot – Announce New Album “Southern Native”

BLACKFOOT RELEASES SOUTHERN NATIVE AUGUST 5, 2016 ORIGINALLY FORMED IN THE ’70S BY RICKEY MEDLOCKE OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD, THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACKFOOT CONTINUES ITS STRONG SOUTHERN ROCK TRADITION Blackfoot, the Southern American rock band who were originally formed in 1970’s by current lead guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rickey Medlocke, …

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Deepshade Issue New EP Track – Stream ‘GANZUA’

DEEPSHADE ISSUE NEW EP TRACK – STREAM ‘GANZUA’ Broadcasting that work is firmly underway for their new EP release later in 2016, Wigan’s (UK) maestros of Alternative Rock – DEEPSHADE entice music lovers into their world with the arrival of a free track stream of ‘Ganzua’. Wearing their influences proudly on their sleeves, …

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Downfall Of Gaia Enters Studio to Record New Album

Downfall Of Gaia Enters Studio to Record New Album German extreme metallers Downfall Of Gaia have just entered the studio to record their fourth full-length album and follow-up to 2014’s acclaimed Aeon Unveils The Thrones Of Decay. Downfall Of Gaia comments: “We are happy to announce that we hit Hidden Planet Studio Berlin to record …

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The Watchers, Sign to Ripple Music for Worldwide Releases

Psychedelic Heavyweights, The Watchers, Sign to Ripple Music for Worldwide Releases and Debut New Video ‘Today’ on The Obelisk Ripple Music is thrilled to announce the addition of Bay Area, Stoner/Doom Heavyweights, The Watchers, to their growing family!  Hailing from the great San Francisco Bay Area. The Watchers are a …

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Armored Saint Announces USA Tour Dates with Queensryche, Midnight Eternal

Armored Saint Announces USA Tour Dates with Queensryche, Midnight Eternal Following their upcoming summer/fall tour dates, the mighty Armored Saint will head back out on the road this November/December as direct support to Queensryche! Midnight Eternal will also join this USA trek, making this one bill not to be missed! Vocalist John Bush comments: “Armored Saint is …

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Domadora Stream New Full-Length Album

70’s Heavy-Psych Rockers Domadora Stream New Full-Length Album 3 years after their very well-received ‘Tibetan Monk’, French 70’s Heavy-Psych Rockers Domadora released a few week ago a brand new full-length album called ‘The Violent Mystical Sukuma’ for CD and Digital formats on Bandcamp and the main legal platforms (iTunes, Deezer, Amazon…). In addition …

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Hell’s Addiction – Broken

  Hell’s Addiction a Hard Rock band from the Dirty Old Town of Leicester release their second album Broken today (2nd July 2016) via TBFM Records. This hard rocking five piece formed in 2010 and released their debut album Raise Your Glass to rave reviews in 2012. I haven’t actually heard that …

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