Xandria – Eclipse: Album Review
Wonders no longer await as Xandria hit the highs of Symphonic Metal.
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. A former writer and Reviews Editor on Louder Than War as well as several online music blogs, he also contributes to Fireworks and to Powerplay Rock & Metal magazines.
Gary Numan, The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Gary Numan explodes onto the Piece Hall stage with another mesmerizing show. Ladytron in support.
Hawkwind – Sonic Assassins 1977: Album Review
Hawkwind – Sonic Assassins – what it says on the tin.
The Hu – Hun: Album Review
Straight from Eddfest and with a UK tour incoming, The Hu celebrate with a formidable new album.
Pallas – The Midas Touch, The Recordings 1998-2007: Box Set Review
A Pallas retrospective that sees them embracing the Prog as they move into the twenty first century with confidence.
Charm Of Finches – Bodysuit: New Single
The new single from Charm Of Finches combines their haunting chamber folk with more than a hint of darkness.
The Sex Pistols w/ Frank Carter – Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
The Cook/Jones/Matlock Sex Pistols trio and Frank Carter rouse the spirit of ’76. In Halifax.
Sammy Hagar – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Feeling on top of the world with Sammy Hagar at the O2 Apollo in Manchester? You bet!
Def Leppard, Extreme – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Do ya wanna get rocked? The Def Leppard sparkle lounge comes to the Co-op with Extreme in tow.
Matt Fryers – One Hand To The Gods: New Single
A striking new single and album news from Matt Fryers.
The Beach Boys, 10cc – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
An evening saturated with hits from The Beach Boys and 10cc – and the sun is out!
Lunatic Soul – Transition II: Album Review
Mariusz Duda gets back on the horse with a reminder of the potency of Lunatic Soul.
Foreigner, Jefferson Starship – The AO Arena, Manchester: Live Review
The 2026 incarnations of iconic US AOR outfits Jefferson Starship and Foreigner reach the AO Arena in Manchester.
…And Then There Was Phil…The Musical Box – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Musical Box goes all early Collins-era Genesis with a production to match.
Hawkwind – Psychedelic Selection: Album Review
A Psychedelic selection from Hawkwind? Cherry Red continue to serve Brock & Co well.