Statement from Nicko McBrain: After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much […]
Words and Pictures: Kahmel Farahani Seeing Finish rock icon Michael Monroe live in London was always going to be a pleasure. Monroe is one of the most consistently exciting acts still touring today, but tonight there is an added treat. He and his band are playing the Hanoi Rocks’ seminal […]
10 albums and 20 years on the road for Gimp Fist Gimp Fist, originally from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, has been together for 20 years with 10 albums, 4 singles, and 3 EPs. They face challenges in gaining recognition from the London-centric music press but have found a strong following […]
Monsters of Rock Revisited, an indoor festival that recreates the line-ups of the most iconic UK Monsters Of Rock and Reading Rock line-ups has teamed up with legendary media outlet TotalRock for a brand-new partnership. MOR Revisited Events started in 2024 to bring fans tributes to the acts, in order […]
Our evening begins with EXTC , the group put together by Terry Chambers who was the original drummer in XTC who are a band in so many ways are far too quickly forgotten when people think of that golden era of post punk British music. The guitarist starts by remarking […]
Maid of Stone 2025 is set to raise the bar for rock festivals in the UK, with an exciting line-up that includes Kentucky rock icons Black Stone Cherry, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, and a host of other major international and homegrown acts. The bands announced today are: Black Stone Cherry, […]
Within Temptation Bring a Spectacular Night of Symphonic Metal to Wembley Arena!! Within Temptation delivered an unforgettable night of symphonic metal that can only be described as absolutely mind-blowing, to a packed Wembley Arena on Saturday night as part of their long anticipated ‘Bleed Out’ tour!! With support from German […]
As a man in his early 50’s the idea of standing in all weathers watching bands play from a distance with the wind often blowing the sound all over the place doesn’t quite have the appeal that it used to. One of the benefits of Tomorrow’s Ghosts (like the Rebellion […]
Last week saw the release of Orianthi’s new blues rock guitar single “Some Kind of Feeling.” “Some Kind of Feeling” is the third single and title track taken from Orianthi’s album of the same name. The album will be released by Woodward Avenue Records in April/May 2025. The single is produced […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani Photos: Ryan Hildrew With the explosion of country music in the UK over the last several years still picking up steam, it’s always a pleasure to see a genuine band that not only walks the walk but talks the proverbial talk. If tonight’s performance is anything to […]
