Gig Reviews

Barock Project / Criminally Under Appreciated In The UK

Gig Review: Barock Project - A Fabulous Italian Band Unheard of in the UK. Get the Inside Scoop on Their Exclusive Shows at Trading Boundaries in East Sussex Words and Photo: @adrianstonley @barockprojectofficial @tradingbo_live

Winterstorm / Michael Schenker Lets It Roll Down By The Seaside

Review: Winterstorm Festival 2023: A Classic Rock and Metal Celebration in Troon | Thursday highlights include Michael Schenker, The New Roses and much more Words: Ian Sutherland Photography: Scott Anderson @winterstormlive @michaelschenkerrocks

Uli Jon Roth / Timeless Talent Is Stunning In Cardiff

Gig Review: Uli Jon Roth - The Globe, Cardiff - 20 November 2023. The great German's first show in Cardiff since 2002 is a delight from start to finish. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @ulijonroth @theglobecardiff

Pendragon / An Impressive Double Set At Trading Boundaries

Gig Review: Pendragon - Trading Boundaries, Fletching, East Sussex - 4 November 2023. An unforgettable night of prog rock magic can only bode well for the band. Words and Photography: @adrianstonley #Pendragon @tradingbo_live

Man On Man Deliver Rock And Romance With Pride

Gig Review: Man On Man, The Dome, London. Experience the Brilliant Mash-up of Indie, Rock, and Pride with Man On Man at The Dome, London - 18 November 2023. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer Photography: @akiermanrafal @manonmanmusic @thedomelondon

DeVere / London’s Loudest Band Takes The Black Heart By Storm

A Night of Heavy Music Mayhem with DeVere as the hard rock risers cast their powerhouse set over Camden with a lip-snarling delight. @devererocks @montyrockssewell @rdh.photography

The Sisters Of Mercy / A Bristol Gothic Masterpiece

Gig Review: The Sisters Of Mercy - The Virginmarys. A Night of Gothic Nostalgia at The Marble Factory. An experience few will have been disappointed with. Words: @hutchie224 Photo: @photos.bygeoo @sistersofmercy_ @thevirginmarys

Grade 2 / A Blistering Punk Performance In London

Gig Review: Grade 2 - Slobheads - Boston Music Room, London. Grade 2 deliver a thrilling punk performance in London, unleashing gritty energy and playfulness. Words and Photography: @aggieanthimidou @grade2iow @slobheadsband @bostonmusicroom

Zac And The New Men and Dan Byrne / A Night Of Bristol Rock

Gig Review: Dan Byrne - Zac And The New Men - Louisiana, Bristol - 16 November 2023. A Night of Up-and-Coming Stars in a cold night in Bristol. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @danbyrne__ @zacandthenewmen @louisiana.bristol

Suzi Quatro / Enough Charisma To Light Up A City

Gig Review: The Queen Of Rock. Suzi Quatro - The London Palladium. Raw energy, timeless hits, and a lifetime of passion. Enough charisma to light up a city. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @robert_sutton_photography @suziquatroreal @thelondonpalladium

Corey Taylor Dominates The Eventim Apollo With New Album CMF2

Unleashing Ferocity and Surprise at the Eventim Apollo, Corey Taylor blasted audiences with his new album and intensely captivating onstage execution. @coreytaylor @montyrockssewell @aggieanthimidou

Greta Van Fleet / Astonishing Dublin Classic Rock Fairytale

Gig Review: The electrifying energy of Greta Van Fleet live at the 3Arena in Dublin. With a captivating performance, this Michigan-based band are here to stay. Words: @brian_boyle_72 Photography: @carlforanphotography @gretavanfleet @3arenadublin

Massive Wagons / High Decibel Mayhem In Norwich

Gig Review: Massive Wagons and The New Roses: Epic Studios, Norwich. A Night of High-Octane Rock in Norwich. A wonderful few hours of high-decibel mayhem. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @rock_pixs @massivewagons @thenewroses @epicnorwich

Sepultura Close The Heavy Metal Festival In Indonesia

Relive the Epic Moments of Jogjarockarta 2023: Sepultura, Overkill, and More Thrill Indonesian Metalheads. Plus Iron Voltage, BIP, Delusive Purity, Slank.Words and Photography: @umar_rachman @jogjarockartafestival @sepultura @overkillofficial @ironvoltage #BIP @delusivepurity @sfcpusat Cover Photo: Reza Kodok.

Deathstars / London, one of the best shows

Gig Review: Deathstars European Tour Hits London with Devil Horns and High Energy Performances. This is one of the best shows I have been to in some time. Words and Photography: @razorrhead_productions @deathstarsofficial @livsinofficial @priestofficial @scalaldn

Skindred / Cardiff, A High Energy Show On Home Soil

Gig Review: Skindred Live at The Great Hall, Cardiff - On Home Soil, A Night of High Energy and Memorable Moments. Plus Graphic Nature and BLACKGOLD. Words and Photo: @photos.bygeoo @skindredmusic @blackgoldhg @graphicnature404

Nothing But Thieves / A Triumphant OVO Arena Wembley Return

Gig Review: Nothing But Thieves - OVO Arena Wembley: A Triumphant Night of Rock. They’ll continue to evolve, always unchanging. Plus Everything Everything. Words: @laceywaitwrites Photo: @_tony.visual_ @nothingbutthieves @e_e_ @ovoarena

Creeper / Vampires Have More Fun In Bristol

Gig Review: Creeper - O2 Academy, Bristol - 5 November 2023. A masterclass in musical escapism, Creeper kicked off their Sacred Blasphemy tour in style. Words: @gjbosticco Photo: @phoebesinclair @creepercult @savefacenj @thenightmares666
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