Review: Sha-Boom – Another Nail in the Coffin Silver Lining Music – August 28th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper After an over two-decade hibernation, Swedish hard rockers Sha-Boom have roared back to life with ‘Another Nail In The Coffin‘. While not familiar with key band members, it’s not a full reunion as guitars, bass, backing […]
Review: Maid Of Stone 2026 – Day 3 Mote Park, Maidstone – July 19th, 2026 Reviewer – Phil Honley Photographers – Phil Honley & Dan Mann Sunday was always going to be a ‘what if’ day because kicking off at 8pm we had the 2026 World Cup Final and what if the England team had reached those […]
Review: Bywater Call – Broken Souvenirs Bywater Call Records – July 29th, 2026 Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the fifth Album from the 7-piece Canadian band, who describe themselves as a Roots, Rock and Soul band. The album opener ‘Hold Me Down‘ is one of several singles taken from the album, and starts with […]
Review: Eric Johnson ‘Texaphonic Tour’ Islington Assembly Hall – July 25th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley This is Eric Johnson‘s first UK tour in over a decade and the venue is packed tonight. I have always been aware of the talent that is Eric Johnson but never really investigated under the surface with ‘Cliffs Of Dover‘ being […]
Review: Maid Of Stone 2026 – Day 2 Mote Park, Maidstone – July 18th, 2026 Reviewer – Phil Honley Photographers – Phil Honley & Dan Mann Häxan opened proceedings on day two and it was yet another baking but pleasant day. Always enjoy seeing this South-Wales powerhouse rock trio featuring Sam Bolderson (vocals/guitar), Harriet Wadeson (bass), and Jess […]
Review: ILSY – ILSY Lion’s Pride Music – July 31st, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper The band ILSY was born from the ashes of the band Sheela, a band who re-released their debut album ‘Burned Down‘ two years ago on Lions Pride Music (review here). After finalizing the re-release, lead singer and main songwriter Wolfgang Terne […]
Review: Maid Of Stone 2026 – Day 1 Mote Park, Maidstone – July 17th, 2026 Reviewer – Phil Honley Photographers – Phil Honley & Dan Mann Maid Of Stone returned for it’s fourth year. Chris Wright had been very busy these last twelve months building, happily considering recommendations put forward and compiling a worthy line up of artists falling […]
Review: The Western Front – Eureka! Artone Label Group – July 10th 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor The Western Front’s ‘Eureka!‘ is one of those long-lost treasures that makes you wonder just how many other masterpieces have slipped through the cracks of music history. Recorded during the early 1980s but shelved in 1984 due to so-called […]
Review: Rockett Love – Wired For Sound Pride & Joy Music – June 26th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Rockett Love’s 2023 album ‘Galactic Circus’ (review here) left me convinced that the band had a stronger record in them. With ‘Wired For Sound‘, due June 26th on Pride & Joy Music, they have taken a […]
Review: Savatage – Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990) earMUSIC – June 26th, 2026 Reviewer – Dan Mann Okay I’ll admit it, I was chomping at the bit to listen to this album. I’m a self-confessed Savatage nut! However, I will endeavour to remain constructive and not at all gushing… I was a tad nervous […]
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