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 Quireboys – Announce UK Tour In March

The ‘Boys Are Back In Town! Rock n Roll Royalty are Kings of The Road Hard gigging, hard living, hard rocking: homegrown heroes The Quireboys have reinforced their reputation as kings of the road after announcing a slew of new dates for 2016. The band will spring back into action …

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Millie Manders – Obsession Transgression

London based singer songwriter Millie Manders released her third EP Obsession Transgression via JTV Digital on 20th November 2015. Millie has a wide and varied musical background ranging from classical to jazz, punk to soul and, as well as singing, she also learnt to play the clarinet, saxophone and ukulele. …

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Hidden – True Mercian Metal

Formed in Tamworth, Staffordshire in 2013. Heavy Metal band Hidden released their debut EP True Mercian Metal last year. Containing a short intro track  False Ones Must Die and three tracks packed with the classic NWOBHM sound of bands like Saxon and Judas Priest. Lots of screaming guitars and vocals …

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Exorcism Recruit Ex Jorn Bass Player Nic Angileri

EXORCISM Recruit Ex JORN Bass Player NIC ANGILERI Heavy Doom metallers EXORCISM featuring RAVEN LORD and METAL MACHINE’s CSABAZVEKAN (vocals) as well as featuring HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR‘s JOE ‘SHREDLORD’STUMP(guitars) have recruited ex JORN, IAN PACE, KHAOS, TORE ST. MOREN bassist NIC ANGILERI to their ranks. The band is currently …

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Steven Tyler Announces New Single ‘Red, White & You’

STEVEN TYLER  ‘RED, WHITE & YOU’ BRAND NEW SINGLE – out now!! LISTEN HERE January 22nd, 2016: Aerosmith frontman – and globally-renowned rock icon – Steven Tyler has today announced the details of his forthcoming solo single ‘Red, White & You’, which is available at all digital partners and streaming …

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Thunder Announce Intimate Show at London’s 100 Club

INTIMATE & EXCLUSIVE SHOW 100 CLUB, LONDON – JANUARY 27th in aid of Childline and the NSPCC WATCH THE ENTERTAINING VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT HERE UK arena dates – February 2016 including London Wembley Arena ‘ALL YOU CAN EAT’ DVD – out Jan 29th 3-disc set documenting the story of ‘Wonder Days’ …

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Darrell Bath – Roll Up

Darrell Bath released his latest album Roll Up via Livewire/Cargo Records last month. Darrell is an accomplished guitarist, singer and songwriter having played with many well known Punk/Rock bands including stints in UK Subs, and The Dogs D’Amour contributing to their 1993 release “More Unchartered Heights of Disgrace“. He appeared on …

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Rivers of Nihil Announce New Drummer Dylan Potts and…..

Rivers of Nihil Announce New Drummer; Launch Drum Play-Through for “Perpetual Growth Machine” Online photo credit: Simon Girard Progressive death metal outfit Rivers of Nihil have amicably parted ways with drummer Alan Balamut. Regarding the split, Alan comments: “Hey everyone. I’m sure many of you already know and some may not but …

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Gehennah Releases 2nd single ‘Life Metal Must Die’

Swedish street metallers GEHENNAH releases 2nd single ‘Life Metal Must Die’ via website of Rock Hard Germany! GEHENNAH is back to stink up the scene once again, with their fourth full length album “Too Loud To Live, Too Drunk To Die“, set for release February 12th 2016. This marks the bands …

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Ketzer Premieres New Track ‘When Milk Runs Dry’ via Zero Tolerance

Ketzer Premieres New Track ‘When Milk Runs Dry’ via Zero Tolerance Set to release their new full-length, ‘Starless‘, on January 29th via Metal Blade Records, Germany’s KETZER has just launched a new track, ‘When Milk Runs Dry‘, via Zero Tolerance. To hear the latest from the five-piece, head over here: http://www.ztmag.com/blog/news/zt-premiere-new-ketzer-track-now-streaming/ For another preview of …

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Act of Defiance Announces North American Headlining Tour

Act of Defiance Announces North American Headlining Tour, Plus Select Dates with Hatebreed After recently completing a North American tour with label-mates Allegaeon, plus some shows with Killswitch Engage right before the new year, Act of Defiance is ready to get back on the road again, for another headlining trek! Shawn Drover (drums) comments: “After just …

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Exumer Launch New Single and Announce New Album

 German Thrash Metallers EXUMER launch new single ‘Sinster Souls‘ via website of Rock Hard Germany and announce “The Raging Tides” as their fourth album to be released 29th January 2016 via Metal Blade Records! You can now listen to the 2nd single ‘Sinister Souls‘ via Rock Hard Germany at THIS location! Comments singer Mem von Stein: “As …

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Mechanical Man Set to Release Their Powerful Debut Album

Russia’s Answer to Metallica? Mechanical Man Set to Release Their Powerful Debut Album Quoted by webzine Prog Sphere as an album that “is comprised of everything an album must include, and that is energy, powerful performance, melody, [and] well-thought songwriting” Mechanical Man’s eight track release moves between the spheres of …

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