It's a bitterly cold night here in Belfast but by 7:00 PM the queue is already forming outside The Empire as Brian Downey’s Alive and Dangerous rock into town.

As the year comes to an end, there’s one last gig on my 2023 roster and it’s set out to be an absolute belter. While She Sleeps brings chaos to their hometown for a good old Christmas do with a lineup to die for.

It’s almost a year to the day since their 30th Anniversary show, and Ash are back to a thronged Ulster Hall. The Downpatrick lads have toured aplenty in 2023 and also released their 8th studio album Race The Night in September.

You have to make a choice: honesty or loyalty". It was a striking and emotional moment, as the Rush singer and bass player spoke about the request by his ailing friend Neil Peart to keep the drummer's diagnosis of cancer secret from the rest of the world.

Once more the mighty Unearthed Music joins forces with Route One Bookings to bring another monumental night to Derbys much loved home of metal, The Hairy Dog.

Hold on to your hats, rock fans, because U.S. rock band, ‘THE BITES’ are about to unleash a sonic storm that'll have you headbanging in ecstasy!

With Christmas creeping around the corner, what better present could you ask for than Wargasm at the Ritz? Yep, that’s right, our lovely duo have retired from the smaller venues and are back and better than ever, taking over venues that are quite rightfully, theirs.

You might’ve heard of the saying “miserable Mondays”… well this one is quite the opposite. The Hell We Create tour has made its way to the city of Manchester, luring out the metal heads to join together in this cold, foggy evening.

Tonight, it’s another jolly back to Nottingham and the East Midlands best Music venue, ROCK CITY. Just look through their history, at the names of the greats who have trodden the hallowed boards of this historic venue.

Nottingham is very quickly becoming my second home. Tonight’s venture sees me at the Rescue Rooms, Rock City’s baby sister, adjacently positioned, next door.

It may be a bitterly cold, wet and stormy night but in the confines of The Sanctuary theatre it couldn’t be cosier. One of the oldest buildings in East Belfast, the 19th century former shipyard workers church is a magnificent building steeped in history with so many original features such as the stained-glass windows, vaulted roof, and wooden pews.

Surveying the glorious scene of a sold-out arena Halestorm’s effervescent front-person Lzzy Hale broadly smiles and, with both hands, forms the shape of a heart. It’s endearingly sincere, of that there’s no doubt, and directly from her very heart.

Ah, where do I even begin with the absolute powerhouse that is Don Broco? These lads from Bedford, UK, have not only carved their name into the rock scene but have done so with a style and swagger that is uniquely their own. From the first riff to the last note, Don Broco is a rollercoaster of energy, emotion, and undeniable talent.

Well, if ever there was a death metal bill of the year in Belfast, this is without doubt it, I have only seen Obscura before in Dublin so first time seeing the rest of these bands, and I have listened to Decapitated ever since the first album, so I am really excited about this one tonight! Up first.

The British rock band Bush brought their high-energy tour to The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, much to the delight of a sold-out and enthusiastic crowd.

Good evening metal heads, I have a question… Does anybody know what tonight is? Because if you don’t, get out from under that rock; the Pain Remains tour is here.