Monty Sewell

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Rock 'N’ Roll is dead? You’re having a laugh. For the last few years, Monty has spent her time researching, reviewing, writing and retorting on some of the industry’s finest.

From local gems to arena-sized extravaganzas, Monty has chatted with both big names and small. With a highlight year coming from her work at Download Festival 2023 and 2024 and a continuous influx of raveningly good rock, metal, blues music and beyond beckoning to be indulged into, her passion for the scene and writing emerges through MetalTalk.
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Hillbilly Vegas / London is properly entertained by a band who really knows what they’re doing

Gig Reviews
Following their brilliantly textured acoustic set earlier, Hillbilly Vegas hit the stage again with what can only be described as an evening sworn for the best. Photography: @_tony.visual_ Words: @monty_sewell @hillbillyvegas @troubadourlondon @conquest_music_ltd Hillbilly Vegas - The Troubadour - 24 November 2022

Hillbilly Vegas Showcase brings iconic times to The Troubadour

Interviews
At London's infamous, historically decorated The Troubadour - It feels like common knowledge that Hillbilly Vegas will bring nothing but iconic times to the evening. Words: @monty_sewell Photography: @rock_pixs @hillbillyvegas @troubadourlondon @conquest_music_ltd

Brixton / The Pretty Reckless, spearheads of this new age in the everlasting era of rock ‘n’ roll

Gig Reviews
The Pretty Reckless, Brixton. Ten out of ten musical performances, vocals and showmanship. On the scale of 'rock-out-ability' they mark a fine distinction. @theprettyreckless @o2academybrix Words: @monty_sewell Photo: @mopixrocks

The Hunna / Album launch party excites as UK Tour is all sold out

News
Album launch party. The Hunna release their self-titled album on 28 October, and the excitement is building. Their fourteen-date UK tour is entirely sold out. @thehunnaband @monty_sewell

Monster Truck / Rock n’ roll is dead? Don’t even get me started

Gig Reviews
Gig review - Monster Truck - Those Damn Crows - Islington Assembly Hall. A great show but also a phenomenal lineup. Rock n' roll is dead? Don't get me started. @ilovemonstertruck @thosedamncrows Words: @monty_sewell Photo: @robert_sutton_photography

Marillion / Hogarth cheered with the supportive tenderness of a close friend at the pub

Gig Reviews
Marillion - Hammersmith Apollo - 30 September 2022. This was not like any show I'd seen before and one I'm not likely to have the pleasure of seeing again. @marillionofficial @stevehogarthonline Photo: @robert_sutton_photography Words: @monty_sewell

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown / A new era of self-endowed excellence

Metal Reviews
Shake The Roots pairs a grassroots band's raw aspirations together with a world-class artist's unflawed dedication. @thetylerbryant @tbshakedown Review: @monty_sewell

Reckless Love – The Treatment – Collateral – Electric Ballroom, Camden

Gig Reviews
An abundance of Reckless Love charisma finely lines their well-versed musicianship coming together to form quite the show. @recklesslove.official Words: @monty_sewell Photo: @robert_sutton_photography @thetreatmentofficial @collateralrocks

Hillbilly Vegas show an irresistibly good time charm

Metal Reviews
To promote the release of their upcoming full LP this October, Hillbilly Vegas dropped a teaser EP earlier this month. @hillbillyvegas @monty_sewell

Download 2022 / Massive Wagons, “You always build this kind of gig up in your head”

Interviews
Download 2022. Massive Wagons interview with Adam Thistlethwaite. @massivewagons @adam__mw @montysewellmusic You have to congratulate Massive Wagons on an amazing show, just brilliant as always. #Download
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Monty Sewell

SUB-EDITOR
Rock 'N’ Roll is dead? You’re having a laugh. For the last few years, Monty has spent her time researching, reviewing, writing and retorting on some of the industry’s finest.

From local gems to arena-sized extravaganzas, Monty has chatted with both big names and small. With a highlight year coming from her work at Download Festival 2023 and 2024 and a continuous influx of raveningly good rock, metal, blues music and beyond beckoning to be indulged into, her passion for the scene and writing emerges through MetalTalk.
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