The night was thick with a cold, cloying mizzle, the kind that seeps into the bones and turns breath to mist. Low clouds hung heavy over Birmingham, pressing down upon the city like a mourner’s veil, their underbellies aglow with the blood-red shimmer of high-rise cranes.
Rock in whatever shape or form it takes is meant to be epic. The ultimate indefatigable rock n’ roll road-warrior Lemmy once said “People don't want to see the guy next door on the stage, they want to see a being from another planet. Y
The House of Blues in Chicago was set ablaze Tuesday evening with the infectious energy and legendary funk of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham was one of those gigs that reminds you why live music still means so much.
There’s a chill in the air as we arrive in Belfast for the Tremonti gig. There is a quiet buzz outside the limelight.
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.