Over the years I have, indeed, seen a lot of sights as well as having journeyed more than a considerable total of miles but since being introduced, about a decade or so ago, to those delightful, voracious raggamuffins known as Dropkick Murphys I’ve not managed to catch them live. This evening, however, that is all about to change.
The air in Belfast’s Voodoo crackled with anticipation. A damp February night outside was mirrored by the brewing storm of sound about to be unleashed within.
n the heart of Camden Town, North London, is the Electric Ballroom, which was hosting The Halo Effect. The 1500 capacity venue was packed, which was no surprise, when you think who are The Halo Effect.
Walking up to the Utilita Arena, Birmingham tonight, the scene is wild, a massive line of fans stretching out the door, round the corner and along the canal side, fans are everywhere, all eager to get inside
There was a great atmosphere approaching the Belfast Telegraph building tonight despite the chill in the air. Everyone appeared revved up for the night ahead to see the Chicago Punk band Rise Against at their first gig in Belfast since 2009 at The Spring and Airbrake.
Having supported Halestorm here in the UK back at the tail end of 2019 and with further dates - headlining smaller venues such as Bristol’s Fleece and the Key Club, Leeds - in the following new year Californian outfit New Years Day can be forgiven for taking the dreaded C-word personally.
As the January chill continues to pummel through the country and Nottingham in particular, a brief respite from high winds and driving rain allows a vibrant queue, snake outside the Rescue Rooms side entrance.
On January 28, 2025, thrash metal enthusiasts gathered at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for an electrifying night with the legendary Kerry King. Known for his unparalleled guitar work with Slayer, King did not disappoint, delivering a performance that was both powerful and unforgettable.
This most contemplative of evenings is one of reflections upon over five decades of a hard rocking partnership.
On Friday, January 17, 2025, Lefty's Live Music in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted the "Colder Than Hell Tour," featuring performances by Vampires Everywhere, Priest, and Julien-K, with support by Switchblade Saturdays, a local band renowned for their captivating live shows, dark imagery, and commanding stage presence.
Stepping out and blowing the cobwebs of a quiet festive season, it was time to back into the swing of things and hit the first show of 2025.
First gig of the year and though it’s on a school night, it’s promised to be an absolute immense one! Representing a small corner of Eastern Europe, Moldova’s answer to some truly jawdropping metal kickstarted their Motocultor Across Europe Tour with some special guests in tow on 10th January.
The name Cozy Powell resonates like the thunderous rolls of his own double bass drum across the annals of rock history.
I’ve been very fortunate to have lived through a time when we had music variety at our finger tips. Both the television and the radio provided a veritable smorgasbord of genres to listen to without having to go searching on specialized channels to hear our favourites.
It felt like the end of the world. Sheets of rain lashed down in biblical proportions, drenching everything in sight as fans huddled in queues snaking around the Utilita Arena.
Today is Evergrey mainman Tom Englund's birthday and the mood is celebratory. In truth, the band have a lot to be happy about as their most recent album 'Theories of Emptiness' continues to gather critical and public acclaim and with newly installed drummer Simen Sandnes having brought some Norwegian freshness to the outfit they're full of cocksure energy.