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!

Sanguine

Sanguine – Featured Band March 2016 Sanguine a four piece metal/rock band from Exeter are going to head out on tour later this month with Mushroomhead and American Head Charge (see here for further information and tour dates). PlanetMosh’s Louise took the opportunity to ask Sanguine’s Tarin and Nick a few questions …

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Reckless Love – InVader

                        Reckless Love are a Finnish Glam Rock band who, these days, perform their own music and songs, after initially starting out as Reckless Life, a Guns N’ Roses tribute. They release their fouth album InVader via Spinefarm records on …

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POEM – Album Details, Videoclip and Tour Dates Revealed

POEM – Album Details, Videoclip and Tour Dates Revealed Greek progressive-rock/metal-band POEM will release their new album “Skein Syndrome“ on March 18th, 2016 via ViciSolum Productions. With a wide range of influences, their love for experimentation and a wonderful amalgam of progressive metal, hard hitting riffs and intricate atmospheres, POEM will …

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Allegiance Of Rock To Play Stockholm Rocks Festival

Allegiance Of Rock To Play Stockholm Rocks Festival The new Swedish supergroup ‘Allegiance Of Rock‘ is a collaboration consisting of Gus G (Ozzy, Firewind) – guitars, John Leven (Europe) – bass, Anders Johansson (Hammerfall, Yngwie Malmsteen) – drums and Mats Leven (Candlemass, Gus G) on vocals. This all star alliance will be united for the very first time …

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Darkyra Announces European Headline Tour Dates

Darkyra Announces European Headline Tour Dates Australian symphonic metallers DARKYRA will play for the first time live in Europe, announcing a headline tour in April 2016 through the Netherlands and Germany. The following dates have been confirmed: 07. April – Jack’s Music Bar, Zwolle (NL) 08. April – De Engel, Den Helder (NL) 09. April – De Driesprong, Aalten (NL) 10. April – …

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Rimfrost Reveal New Video ‘Witches Hammer’

RIMFROST – New Video Available – Album Details Revealed Swedish black-deathers RIMFROST have unleashed a new video and therefore another new track from for their third and self-titled album which will be released on March 25th 2016 via Non Serviam Records. Check out the clip for “Witches Hammer” Formed back in 2002, the three-piece band explores …

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Wendy James – The Price Of The Ticket

If I mention the name Wendy James to any hot blooded male of a certain age the reaction ranges from Cor to Phwoar!!! Usually with a reference to the iconic video for I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp. Wendy did indeed have the good looks to rival Marilyn Monroe …

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Tax The Heat – Official New Video “Animals”

TAX THE HEAT | BAND RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘ANIMALS’ Bristol’s original blues rockers Tax The Heat recently announced the release of their full length Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut, Fed To       The Lions. The band are today premiering an official video for the track ‘Animals’, which features on the …

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Vardis Announce New Bass Player Martin Connolly

After the death of Terry Horbury in December VARDIS unveil new bass player: MARTIN CONNOLLY. Martin has been in the business for 40 years, playing bass for Rick Wakeman and Paul Fox, releasing two albums with hard rockers Scarlet, performing on Nicko McBrain’s ‘Rhythms of the Beast’ and as The …

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Scorpions “Return To Forever (Tour Edition)” Released with Seven Additional Bonus Tracks and Two DVDs March 11th 2016‏

SCORPIONS “Return To Forever (Tour Edition)” The current studio album released with seven additional bonus tracks and two DVDs March 11th 2016      The Scorpions are on the move! After last year’s massive sold-out world tour, the band is back to rock stages even harder. On their gigantic 50th Anniversary World Tour that kicked …

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Biters Release Video for ‘1975’ and Begin UK Tour

Biters Release Video for ‘1975’ and Begin UK Tour Atlanta’s rock n’ roll punks, BITERS have unleashed their tongue-in-cheek new video for the track ‘1975’, taken from their ‘Electric Blood’ album to coincide with their UK tour.  Check out the clip over at Vevo: http://vevo.ly/Rzovqs.  ‘Electric Blood’ was rated by Classic …

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DISCHARGE Announce New Album ‘End Of Days’

Announce new album ‘End Of Days’     UK based crust legends Discharge announced their signing to Nuclear Blast late last year. After the release of their ‘New World Order’ EP, the time has come to unleash their new studio album (their Nuclear Blast debut) on an unsuspecting world. It …

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The Ginger Wildheart Show Announces Stellar Supporting Cast

THE GINGER WILDHEART SHOW Announces Stellar Supporting Cast for April 1st O2 Forum , London   On April 1st ‘The Ginger Wildheart Show’ debuts at the O2 Forum in London, with an impressive supporting cast.  Along with The Ginger Wildheart Band, four special guests have just been confirmed for this planned annual event. As Ginger …

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Orca To Release New single Aquarium in March 2016

Orca continue to explore the space of prog rock with new single ‘Aquarium’ Described as a “cracking band” and praised for their “excellent production values” by music blog Progrockmusictalk, UK-based alt-rockers Orca have proven to be on top of their game. As pioneers and creators of the mysterious domain of …

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