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 Slytones Announce Tour With Moulettes

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Elderoth Posts New Lyric Video ‘Falling Star’

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Steve Hackett to Re-issue Box Set Collection of ‘Premonitions’

Steve Hackett to Re-issue Box Set Collection of Early Recordings ‘Premonitions’  ‘Premonitions – The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983’ Prog rock pioneer Steve Hackett has announced the release ‘Premonitions – The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983’, a comprehensive reissue project that includes his first 6 albums on the Charisma label, together with a wealth of …

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Screaming Eagles – Stand Up and be Counted

Screaming Eagles, sometimes abbreviated to Screagles, a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Northern Ireland release their second album Stand Up and be Counted via Off Yer Rocka Recordings on 13th July 2015. A phoenix arising from the ashes of Soundstone the Screaming Eagles formed in 2010. (Read more about their history …

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Stoned Jesus – European Tour Dates

Stoned Jesus: European Tour to kick off this week at Stoned From The Underground Festival Ukrainian stoner rock frontrunners STONED JESUS are all set to hit the European highways this Thursday, for an extensive summer tour in support of their rocking third album “The Harvest”. STONED JESUS SUMMER TOUR: 09.07 …

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AC/DC – Glasgow, Dublin and London 2015 Review

AC/DC – Glasgow, Dublin and London 2015 Review AC/DC must surely rank as one of the greatest bands of all time! Formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young with Dave Evans initially on vocals, followed by Bon Scott from 1974 until his untimely death in 1980, and for the …

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AHAB – Unveil Video Teaser of Upcoming Music Video

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Dragony Reveal Cover Artwork Of The ‘Shadowplay’

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Methane Release New Single ‘Spit On Your Grave’

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Project Pain signs to Dead Inside Records‏

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Popes of Chillitown – To The Moon

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Ten Release New Lyric Video For ‘This Love’

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Hicks – Vibration of Sound

When I was asked to review ‘Vibration of Sound’ by The Hicks I was intrigued by the description of an alternative/hard rock with a hint of reggae from Wigan, a town famous for it’s Pier and for being home of the annual World Pie Eating Championship.  These Hicks are not to …

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Mother Engine – Exclusive Vinyl Edition of ‘Absturz’

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