Review: Wild Rose – Too Dangerous Lion’s Pride Music (August 29th 2025) Reviewer: Jason Hopper The AOR-based band Wild Rose has recently delved into their back catalog to re-release their first two albums. Their debut, ‘Half Past Midnight‘, was re-recorded, remixed, and remastered. It featured two bonus tracks and was released in 2018. With high […]
Review: First Light – Elemental Pride & Joy Music (July 25th 2025) Reviewer – Chris O’Connor If you love polished AOR, then ‘Elemental’ should be right at the top of your shopping list. At first listen, I was convinced the band had to be Scandinavian – but to my surprise, First Light is built around […]
Girls Night Out – Lita Ford, Vixen & Bobbie Dazzle Indigo At The O2, London (July 24th, 2025) Photographer – Phil Honley Bobbie Dazzle: Vixen: Lita Ford: ©All photographs are copyright of Phil Honley – Gigsnapz. They may not be altered or used without express permission.
Long time former ASIA front man John Payne (1990 to 2006), and from 2006 to present, the lead vocalist of ASIA featuring John Payne, would like to welcome guitarist and singer Francis Dunnery to the band. Francis’ pedigree spans from fronting the mighty It Bites, to recording and touring with Robert Plant. He has collaborated […]
Review: Those Damn Crows, Support James Bruner The Drill, Lincoln (May 19th, 2025) Reviewer / Photographer – Dan Mann This was only my second visit to The Drill in Lincoln, and once again the venue really impressed me. Decent lighting & sound, good layout etc. I was certainly not alone, apart from my fellow togs, […]
For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form The SATCHVAI Band. The iconic guitarists will embark on an electrifying summer tour across the UK and Europe. The UK leg of the tour will kick off at the York Barbican (June 13) […]
Review: Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts (Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2024) Bad Records (November 15th, 2024) Reviewer: Grant Foster Finally, the last album as part of ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2024‘ – ‘So Happy It Hurts‘. I know nothing about this album so bear with me! It starts impressively. […]
Review: Mason – I Can’t Wait Lions Pride Music (October 28th 2024) Reviewer: Chris O’Connor The Canadian Melodic Rock band Mason injects true enthusiasm with their debut album, ‘I Can’t Wait’, set for release on October 28th under Lions Pride Music. Fronted by the multi-talented Marcus Mason – who has written the entire album, and plays […]
Review: Barns Courtney & The Struts, Special Guest: James Bruner The Roundhouse, London (October 6th, 2024) Reviewer / Photographer: Manuela Langotsch Nashville based James Bruner‘s performance during his London gig made a strong impression. As part of a line-up featuring Barns Courtney and The Struts, Bruner’s set brought a refreshing dynamism to the night. Known for […]
Review: NWOCR Livefest 3 KK’s Steel Mill (September 28th – 29th, 2024) Reviewer: Dan Mann Photographers: Dan Mann & Stephen Brophy After unfortunately missing the first two Livefests, I finally got chance to enjoy this year’s one. And enjoy I certainly did. With the exception of a couple of bands, the line-up was right up […]
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