Ward XVI – The Boulevard, Wigan: Live Review
At last, it’s the Ward XVI Metamorphosis tour. The inmates gather in Wigan…
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.
Bird In The Belly – After The City: Album Review
Third album from Folk-Noir-ists, Bird In The Belly, continues to break new ground.
Beth Hart – A Tribute To Led Zeppelin: Album review
Wanna whole lotta love? Beth Hart does Led Zeppelin – gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.
Corey Taylor – CMFB-Sides: Album Review
More stuff from Corey Taylor that he doesn’t get to indulge in with Slipknot.
Dom Prag – Needle & Thread: Album Review
Dom Prag takes his classical sound into the folk realm with an intense set.
Van Der Graaf Generator – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’ve finally made it to the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester for an emotional perfromance by Van Der Graaf Generator.
Lesoir – Babel: EP Review
Lesoir go epic on a twenty-minute journey entitled Babel.
Once Human – Scar Weaver: Album Review
A mighty blast of good old Metaldeath from Once Human on their Scar Weaver album.
Rosalie Cunningham – Two Piece Puzzle: Album Review
Join us on a carousel of kaleidoscopic glee as Rosalie Cunningham as she trips down the rabbit hole.
Cult Of Luna – The Long Road North: Album Review
Sweden’s Cult Of Luna return with another typically ambitious and grand statement.
Naked Gypsy Queens – Georgiana: EP Review
Don’t get overexcited by the name, we’re family friendly – it’s just the debut EP from Tennessee quartet Naked Gypsy Queens.
Dave Bainbridge – To The Far Away: Album Review
Dave Bainbridge tackles pandemic thoughts with a brave and optimistic approach to create a typically beautiful collection of music.
Slash – 4: Album Review
Slash and his cronies get all spontaneous on album #4
Peter Knight & John Spiers – Both In A Tune: Album review
Peter Knight and John Spiers join forces once more. Casting off any shackles, they roam freely and with abandon in the folk music field.
Amorphis – Halo: Album Review
Amorphis continue to blaze a trail on the road marked ‘heavy and melodic’. Halo is another exceptional album.