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.
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.
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.
Massive Wagons – Earth To Grace: Album Review
Massive Wagons – not selling their souls for Rock & Roll when everything in life is so free and easy. Way to go.
Big Big Train – Big Big Bits (2): Opinion
Next in our look at some goosebumps ‘bits’ of Big Big Train.
Paul Weller – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
For the second time in six months we’re admiring the legacy of Mr Paul Weller. O2 Apollo hosts the man they named The Modfather.