Devin Townsend – Overexposed + Underdeveloped: Book Review
Devin Townsend – “a crash course in emotional intensity.” And it’s not an album.
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.
Luke Jackson – Bloom: Album Review
Five years on from his last album, Luke Jackson faces life’s challenges with a striking set.
Massive Wagons – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Massive Wagons sell out Manchester’s O2 Ritz. We’re on hand to witness the carnage.
Myles Kennedy, Devin Townsend – O2 Academy, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy for a double bill to die for – Myles Kennedy with Devin Townsend as the warm up.
Bellowhead – 20th Anniversary Tour: Live Review
We spend a few evenings around the North West with Bellowhead and return exhausted but inspired. Phew!
Delain – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Delain return to a wintery Manchester for a gathering as the dark waters continue to flow.
Within Temptation – First Direct Arena, Leeds: Live Review
We’re at the FD Arena in Leeds for the Bleed Out 2024 tour and Within Temptation.
Opeth – The Last Will And Testament: Album Review
Opeth balance the Prog and the Death Metal and throw in a dark tale to boot.
Hawkwind – Doremi Fasol Latido: Album Review
More classic Hawkwind from nineteen seventy two. Studio work gets a polish along with a live show from the era.
Bonfire Radicals – Flywheel: EP Review
Living up to their name, Bonfire Radicals get seasonally musical.
Neal Morse & The Resonance – No Hill For A Climber: Album Review
Neal Morse and his latest bunch of recruits fill a God-shape hole.
Jerron Paxton – Things Done Changed: Album Review
Jerron Paxton heads way deep into old time blues roots as he notes how Things Done Changed.
Delain – Dance With The Devil: EP Review
The latest EP (new – live – instrumental) from Delain confirms their status as a formidable Symphonic Metal force.
Jakko Jakszyk – Who’s The Boy With The Lovely Hair?: Book Review
We cast an eye over the unlikely memoir of musician Jakko Jakszyk.
Rick Wakeman – Yessonata: Album Review
Rick Wakeman on solo piano – arguably his best format.