Magnum – Great Adventure, The Jet Years 1978-1983: Album Review
Early days – the formative years of Magnum yield results that last a lifetime!
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.
Bad News – Every Mistake Imaginable, The Frilly Pink Years 1987-1988: Album Review
Bad News – for you and you and you and you….you CAN be funny about Metal.
Nuclear Power Trio – W.A.P. (Wet Ass Plutonium): Album Review
Nuclear Power Trio – bit weird, great fun and tons of slapping tha’ bass…
Neal Morse – The Dreamer, Joseph Part One: Album Review
Never one to be constricted by any kind of boundary, Neal Morse sets off on another huge Prog/spiritual undertaking. Release Date: 11th August 2023 Label: Frontiers Music s.r.l Format: digital / CD / LP One often wonders what goes on in the musical brain of Neal Morse. The […]
Lee Spreadbury – SANE/INSANE: New Single
Lee Spreadbury Lee dons his keyboard players cloak and wizarding hat for his first dip in the murky waters as a solo artist.
Underneath The Stars festival 2023 – Gallery
“Stargazers ready!!” A handful of images from a couple of days spent Underneath The Stars (in a tent) in South Yorkshire.
Joshua Burnell – Glass Knight: Album Review
Glass Knight sees Joshua Burnell head on an apocalyptic astral adventure.
Red Spektor – 3: Album Review
Expert merchants of all things Doom, Red Spektor juggle their signature style with blues, psych and metal on 3.
Alex Hart – Strangers And Lovers: New Single
“The sound of Summer.” Out on 11th August is the new single from Alex Hart., Strangers And Lovers.
Underneath The Stars Festival 2023: Live Review
We head across to Yorkshire for a couple of days at the Underneath The Stars festival.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals – First And Last Stop: Album Review
Jimmy Regal & The Royals stick to their roots while embroidering with an influence or several.
McHale’s Permanent Brew – Lessons From The Darkest Storms…: Album Review
McHale’s Permanent Brew channel classic influences on their second album.
Beatrix Players – Living & Alive: Album Review
The return of The Beatrix Players . Living & Alive is s delicacy to be savoured.
The Fierce & The Dead – News From The Invisible World: Album Review
A thoroughly wild and wonderful set from the quirky crew at The Fierce & The Dead.
Karnataka – Requiem For A Dream: Album Review
Karnataka return with a stunner. Is Requiem From A Dream worth the wait? You bet!
