Ever since their formation in 2008 Sheffield’s arachnid heavy rockers Black Spiders have been tearing up stages all over Europe and threatening structural damage wherever they’re gigging. After a hiatus lasting a few years the Spiders are back, a force to be reckoned with.
Opening night of the headline tour and Elles is in fine form discussing the challenges of balancing motherhood with a burgeoning music career along with the nerves felt performing her first ever Meet & Greet session earlier that evening.
New charges Mattie Wensor (guitar) and Tom Holland (bass) have slotted in alongside Stevie Stoker (guitar/vocals) and Jack Corbett (drums) just a matter of weeks prior to a tour of Germany supporting The Quireboys.
Having wowed the crowd with a storming set supporting Kris Barras in Bournemouth and a hometown EP release show in their hometown Southampton they’re clearly excited to hit the road for a couple of shows.
Taking stock of the achievements since formation and the back catalogue that is to be expanded with new material currently being worked upon the three Sons look forward to their co-headline tour with stateside rockers Preacher Stone.
An incredibly honest gent Oli candidly chats about his recent struggles with mental health and how this influenced his musical direction.
Make way for big green terror!” for King Kraken have landed and made a massive statement of intent with their debut long-player ‘MCLXXX.’ Highly lauded, deservedly so, this album is going to be high upon my playlist come year end for sure.
Like fine whisky so rock n’ roll gets finer with age. This is very much true for the pairing of Preacher Stone and Sons Of Liberty.
In amongst the banter the Diablo lads take a serious glance at the challenges faced by bands from Northern Ireland.
Vinnie Moore chats to Ritchie Birnie about the release of his new solo record Double Exposure
MPM also grabbed the chance to have a natter with Welsh songstress Laura Evans, the support for these Patriot shows.
Rounding off a phenomenal 2022 Cardinal Black returned to the heartlands of the Welsh Valleys for two sold-out shows at the renowned Patriot venue in the former mining village of Crumlin. Following a year in which they released, to critical acclaim, their debut album ‘January Come Close’ and toured supporting the likes of the legendary Pete Frampton the Cardinal Black …
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Gustaf Jorde of the re-awakened Death/Grind metal Giant - Defleshed!
Taking the first steps since parting ways with Revival Black Dan looks forward, with much hope and expectancy, to 2023.
With 21 years behind the Volbeat kit the co-founder talked about the early days with Michael and the adversities they faced when bringing their fusion of styles to prospective record labels and how Dutch label Mascot took a punt on them.
Having guided her band through a successful 2022 she looks forward to 2023 whilst discussing Stevie Nicks and Lzzy Hale through to the love of the rock and metal crowd.