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!

‘Rocking For The Children’ Festival 2016

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Unleash The Archers Premiere New Video etc

  Unleash The Archers Premiere New Video & Announce North American Tour Canadian shooting stars UNLEASH THE ARCHERS have been on the road since their inception in 2007.  Since then they have created an immensely loyal North American fan base. With a fresh sound, precise songwriting and the incredible feeling …

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Grave Digger Unveil Details of Upcoming Album

  Grave Digger Unveil Details of Upcoming Album After three decades of making heavy metal history, GRAVE DIGGER is still one of the very best German metal bands enjoying a leading role, when it comes to classic Heavy Metal! The band has unveiled heavy details of their upcoming studio album: …

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Kamelot Announce European Tour Dates

  Kamelot Announce European Tour Dates After a hugely successful run of North American shows earlier this year in support of their new blockbuster release Haven, KAMELOT have announced another leg in support of the Haven album that kicks off September 17th in Paris, France. The European trek will span …

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Between the Buried and Me Release New Album ‘Coma Ecliptic’

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Nubian Rose – Stream ‘You Will Never Walk Alone’ Video

Nubian Rose – Stream ‘You Will Never Walk Alone’ Video ‘You Will Never Walk Alone’ is the second single to be released from Nubian Rose’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, ‘Mental Revolution’. The first single was the heavy metal tasting ‘Break out’, but with ‘You Will Never Walk Alone’ Nubian Rose …

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W.A.S.P. To Release Golgotha on 2nd October 2015

 W.A.S.P. To Release Golgotha on October 2nd on Napalm Records Almost six years have passed since the world saw a new studio album from Metal Icons W.A.S.P. This October 2nd, the wait ends, as Blackie Lawless and the legendary rockers W.A.S.P. will release their long awaited new album and Napalm Records …

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Dirty Thrills – New EP ‘Sweetheart Of The Slums’

Dirty Thrills Announce New EP ‘Sweetheart Of The Slums’ Release date – 18th August 2015   The Dirty Thrills, an ambitious, explosion of anthemic goodness, release their new EP ‘Sweetheart Of The Slums’ on August 18th. The ‘Sweetheart of the Slums’ EP features classy and original rock ‘n’ roll that will grip the …

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The Damned – To Headline Undercover Festival

The Damned Looking Forward To Undercover Festival Festival Organiser Mick Moriarty made the following announcement: “Here at Undercover we are so pleased to be able to finally welcome THE DAMNED to Undercover as the headline act for SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER making this one we are sure many will remember.  The Damned …

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Fuck The Facts Premiere New Video ‘Solitude’

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Devil City Angels Premiere Début Music Video ‘Boneyard’

Devil City Angels Premiere Début Music Video ‘Boneyard’ Album Available Today for Pre-Order DEVIL CITY ANGELS today première the début video for the track ‘Boneyard’ from their self-titled album, scheduled for release September 18th through Century Media. The video was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by Marco De Molina. You …

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Coal Chamber Début Video For ‘Rivals’

Coal Chamber Début Video For ‘Rivals’ Prepare to Kick Off North American Tour With Fear Factory COAL CHAMBER have just undertaken a European tour that saw them playing to sold out rooms across the continent. At their London tour stop, the band filmed live footage performing the title track of their new …

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Revocation launch ‘Scorched Earth Policy’ lyric video

Revocation launch ‘Scorched Earth Policy’ lyric video Headline tour begins in September Revocation continue their series of lyric videos with fellow guitarist and director/animator Nick Hipa. The latest, “Scorched Earth Policy“, is live now at metalblade.com/revocation. The previously released lyric videos, “Madness Opus” and “Labyrinth of Eyes” can also be seen in …

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Noctum Announces Extra UK headline Date and more….

Noctum announce extra UK headline date “Until Then…Until The End” 7″ single out on August 7, 2015 Summer tour with Steelwing in August/September! Noctum have added another headline show before their tour with Steelwing kicks off. The Swedish heavy/doom metal outfit will play The Lab in Northampton on August 27, …

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MAC Coventry 2016 Announces Four More Bands

MAC Coventry 2016 Announces Four More Bands Lifer, Obzidian, Pandemik & Firenado are the next four bands to be announced as playing the Coventry leg of Mosh Against Cancer FATangel and Fargo Events are proud to announce four more bands to be added to the line up  for the inaugural …

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