Reviews
The Wonder Stuff are a very special band for me, seeing them play live in 1987 shifted my musical tastes that had previously been in a very classic rock vein with the likes of Quo, AC/DC or KISS to something new. Whereas I had previously seen bands in the likes […]
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 […]
Having caught on to Troy Redfern as a crossover artist at Hard Rock festivals like ‘Call Of The Wild’ a few years ago I take every chance I can to see him play. I am not so familiar with Philip Sayce billed as a Blues artist, but I am intrigued […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 November 2024, Wembley Arena Words & Photos by: Aggie Anthimidou Photography “From a kid putting on my mum’s make-up, all the way to Wembley Arena. I am nothing without you guys. Thank you so much… You guys made our dreams come true.” Remington Leith’s words echoed across the vast […]
The Roundhouse, 25 October 2024 Words & Photos: Aggie Anthimidou Photography Italian legends Lacuna Coil and Finnish band Blind Channel delivered an unforgettable double feature at the Roundhouse; each bringing their unique strengths to an iconic London stage. Blind Channel Blind Channel’s London show was nothing short of electrifying! Fresh […]
Public Service Broadcasting really are a concert experience unlike most others. Trying to pigeon hole them to a certain genre is a useless exercise. Is it Prog? Possibly. Are there elements of dance music in there? Again, very possibly but to try and fit this band into a box is […]
