Def Leppard – Drastic Symphonies: Album Review
Def Leppard and the Royal Philharmonic merge on the hits and the hidden gems.
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.
Marillion – Seasons End Deluxe Reissue: Album Review
From black clouds to Cloud nine as Marillion’s Seasons End gets the full deluxe treatment.
Yes – Mirror To The Sky: Album Review
Seminal Prog Rockers Yes deliver Mirror To The Sky – album #22 in a discography spanning over fifty years.
Kate Rusby – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re back at a Kate Rusby (Est. 1973) show – her first in Manchester’s Stoller Hall.
The Church – The Hypnogogue: Album Review
The Church go all Prog Rock on album #26, gliding around a Sci Fi Psych Rock universe.
Merry Hell – Let The Music Speak For Itself: Album Review
Raise your teacups and glasses! A comprehensive Merry Hell retrospective that sends out a glut of their trademark messages of positivity.
Loud As Giants – Empty Homes: Album Review
Music we grew up with. Loud As Giants powerful debut album is no Eighties tribute.
Sam Sweeney & Louis Campbell – Shapes: EP Review
Next in a series, Sam Sweeney switches from solo to duo with an inspired partnership.
Hawkwind w/Arthur Brown – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Hawkwind and Arthur Brown – more than a few years of experience and a tremendous double bill at Manchester Academy.
Megan Dixon Hood – East Of The Sun: Album Review
Promise fulfilled on the subtle and soaring debut album from Megan Dixon Hood.
Hawkwind – The Future Never Waits: Album Review
The 35th studio album from Hawkwind – there’s no let up as The Future Never Waits.
O’Hooley & Tidow – Cloudheads: Album Review
O’Hooley & Tidow make up for lost time with a marvellous return.
Riverside – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Prog or not, Riverside live is an exceptional event. We’re at Manchester Academy to confirm.
Delain / Xandria – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
A Symphonic Metal tsunami from Delain and Xandria as Manchester gets blown away.
Massive Wagons, The Virginmarys – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy as Massive Wagons bring Triggered to town.