Review: Philip Sayce, Support Tom Moriarty Rescue Rooms, May 20th, 2026 Reviewer – Photographer – Dan Mann I wasn’t going to miss the oppotunity to see Philip Sayce and chums again. The last time was at Nottingham’s Metronome. This time it was back on familiar ground, the Rescue Rooms. The evening’s support slot was filled […]
Review: Mayhem Rock Festival 2026 The Nest, Nottingham – May 16th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Dan Mann Mayhem retuned in 2026, this time to a much bigger venue, The Nest, part of Notts County football club. I have to say that on the whole it ‘s a pretty decent venue. With a 1000+ eager […]
Review: Beggars Bliss -Beggars Bliss Self-Release – May 20th, 2026 Reviewer – Grant Foster Bouncy, catchy, bluesy, a large hint of Southern. They were the first words that I typed on listening to this album by Derby based outfit, Beggars Bliss. Formed in 2024, this their debut offering and deals in all of the above. Opener ‘I Am […]
Review: Vision Divine – A Clockwork Reverie Scarlet Records – May 22nd, 2026 Reviewer – David Pearce Italian Power Metal band Vision Divine were formed in 1998 by guitarist Olaf Thorsen who has been their one ever present member over the past 27 years. They have released nine albums and two EPs over the years. Their […]
Review: Karnivool With Intervals The Roundhouse – May 14th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley Intervals is a really heavy four piece prog instrumental metal outfit from Toronto. Aaron Marshall – guitars, Nathan Bulla – drums, percussion, Jacob Umansky – bass and Travis LeVrier – guitars. They are as tight a unit as I have seen […]
Review: Blue Tears – Live In The UK Pride & Joy Music – May 15th 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Few melodic hard rock aficionados will have forgotten the impact of Blue Tears’ self-titled 1990 debut album. Blending the hook-laden energy of Bon Jovi with the polished melodic power of Def Leppard and the joyous […]
Review: The Karma Effect – Cruel Intentions Earache Records – May 15th , 2026 Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the 3rd Album from the fast-rising South London ‘Modern Vintage’ Rockers bringing their updated high energy 70’s sound to the masses. With opening track and latest single ‘Ride Or Die‘, Henry Gottelier immediately gets your […]
Review: 11 Theory – All In Our Minds WLA Productions – June 19th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper 11 Theory are set to release their debut album ‘All In Our Minds‘. That’s all I know about the band (I’ll get to that later). Listening to the album, their sound is blues based hard rock performed with […]
Review: The Milk Men – The Milky Way Self Release – May 16th, 2026 Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the 7th Album from the UK Blues Award multi-nominated band. It’s their first studio album since 2024 and features 11 new original songs. The album cover was designed by legendary illustrator Mark Wilkinson. The album […]
Review: Joe Bonamassa – Live In Concert The Royal Albert Hall, May 7th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley I was first introduced to New Yorker Joe Bonamassa in February 2006 when the 28 year old was brought to The Boom Boom Club by Pete Feenstra. I believe, at the time, this was his […]
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