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The Manics prove that they are just as relevant and explosive as ever as they deliver a no holds barred blistering performance at the first of their two sell-out shows at The Shepherds Bush Empire! The Manics have built their illustrious career of more than three decades on being a […]
The day began earlier for me than usual as I met Rocky Shades of Wrathchild at around 5pm at the Dublin Castle pub for an interview. (Hilarious as usual see my interview with him on You Tube or in the next issue of Fireworks Magazine). It was a great privilege […]
GHOST – ‘SKELETÁ’, SIXTH ALBUM OPENS A MASSIVE NEW CHANGE IN DIRECTION. It’s no secret I’m a massive Ghost fan – I do after-all have a whole convention dedicated to them (Ghost Con UK), and a tribute band; Popestars! But even the biggest fan can be turned off, will ‘Skeletá‘ […]
Members of the Rock Press gathered at the Dolby Atmos theatre in Soho Square last night to have an exclusive pre-listen to the new mix of the Motorhead ‘Ace of Spades’ album. It was a totally stunning experience to feel like Lemmy was actually inside your head like thoughts, more […]
Wembley was shaken to its core as Pantera delivered a night of pure, unrelenting metal. More than just a concert, it was a celebration of the band’s enduring legacy—a testament to their raw power and unbreakable bond with their fans. OVO Arena Wembley, February 2025 Photos & Words: Aggie Anthimidou […]
Jim Jones All-Stars Release Their Hotly Anticipated New Single, ‘Goin’ Higher’ With a Blistering Three Day Launch Party in Brighton! The single which is released today by Silver Arrow Records has been produced by The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson who is producing their new LP which is due for […]
Avantasia Deliver an Epic Show of Biblical Proportions at the Here Be Dragons Tour! Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia blew their fans away with an epic nearly three-hour theatrical masterpiece at the Roundhouse as they delivered a packed set of feel-good melodic power metal with special guests galore! Set against a breathtaking […]
Skunk Anansie Tear The Place Up, Up, Up, Up at The Roundhouse!! Skunk Anansie are undoubtedly one of, if not the hottest and most formidable bands on the UK music scene right now and tonight on the first night of their hotly anticipated two-night stint at the Iconic Roundhouse they […]
16 March 2025, OVO Arena Wembley Review & Photos: Aggie Anthimidou From the first note to the final explosion of sound, Limp Bizkit delivered a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. There is just pure pleasure in partying like it’s 1999. As frontman Fred Durst repeatedly shouted to a […]
The Wildhearts deliver a killer set at Nottingham Rock City as they blow the stage to pieces at the ‘Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ Tour! The atmosphere within the iconic Nottingham Rock City was already at fever pitch before the Wildhearts even took to the stage as the audience waited […]
The Hedonistic Purveyors of Feel-Good Rock Make a Triumphant Return to G Live for Their ‘Dreams on Toast’ Tour! The Darkness are one of those bands synonymous with having a good time! Over their illustrious career of more than 20 years, they have built a reputation as a band that […]
22 February 2025, O2 Forum Kentish Town In a packed Kentish Town Forum, fans gathered to witness the dark majesty of Unto Others and the riff-laden power of Green Lung. As the night unfolded, it became clear that the venue could barely contain the energy radiating from both bands, each […]
