News as it happens…
As the December chilly rainy night drew in a lucky few including our own Dawn Osborne were invited to see some of Lemmy’s ashes installed behind the bar of Stringfellows night club, a place that he loved to frequent when in London. The ashes have been preserved in an urn […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani Tonight the 02 Arena in London is something of an 80s disco night. With Heaven 17, Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and Culture Club on the bill, it’s hard to imagine a more upbeat and danceable soundtrack to the holidays. Heaven 17 Heaven 17 are on first, at […]
“Surfing with the Hydra Tour” is set to launch in the UK on June 13, 2025, running across Europe until August 1, 2025 For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form The SATCHVAI Band. The iconic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Most Thrilling Band of 2024! Amyl & The Sniffers Deliver a Savage Performance at The Roundhouse! If you imagine Farah Fawcett at the height of her Charlie’s Angels fame, yet with balls the size of Brazil, a mouth that could make a trucker blush and the raw unadulterated punk […]
